Turkish defense company Sekizaltmış Teknoloji ve Savunma Sanayi has announced the successful completion of field tests for its next-generation electronic warfare system, MS23, at the Turkish Armed Forces' test site in Karapınar, Konya.
Designed to counter a wide range of threats across land and air domains, the MS23 system demonstrated effective GNSS jamming at a range of up to 105 kilometers and the ability to disrupt ground-based systems from 17 kilometers. It also delivered strong results against various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), further proving its operational flexibility.
MS23 operates across eight GNSS frequency bands, including GPS (L1, L2, L5), GLONASS (G1, G2), BEIDOU (B1, B2, B3), and GALILEO (E1, E5). In addition, it is capable of disrupting communications across seven bands: three UHF, two S-band, and two C-band frequencies.
With a fixed installation configuration, the MS23 is designed for integration on military and civilian vehicles, trailers, and infrastructure. It is operated via a wired control unit or tablet interface, allowing real-time configuration and power adjustment for each RF output channel. The system delivers between 1.5 and 100 watts per frequency, with automatic RF protection in emergency scenarios.
Weighing approximately 610 kilograms and measuring 1500 x 2100 x 600 mm, the MS23 operates in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +50°C. It features a directional patch antenna with a 60-degree beam width and a gain of 9–10 dBi. In real-world conditions, its jamming range has been tested at up to 60 kilometers against commercial drones.
According to Sekizaltmış Teknoloji, the MS23 includes emergency fast setup and exit modes, as well as customizable default settings for pan-tilt configurations. The system can be powered by 220V/110V AC or an external 5 kW generator.
The company emphasized that the MS23 system represents a significant step forward in Turkey’s electronic warfare capabilities and enhances deterrence by providing effective countermeasures against both GNSS-based navigation and communication systems.