MURAD AESA radar was connected to HERİKKS for the first time

In the Free Fire-2026 Exercise, the data of the MURAD AESA nose radar was integrated into the HERİKKS system for the first time. Therefore, the exercise brought a first to the field. The activity was held in the General Nahit Şenoğlu Shooting and Exercise Zone in Ankara's Polatlı district.

Land, Navy, Air Forces and Special Forces elements participated in the activity. The aim was to demonstrate the firepower of the weapons and systems in the inventory and their effect on the target. In addition, joint operations capabilities were developed. Moreover, high-tech products produced with national resources were also exhibited.

Here is the video where you can watch the entire drill:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeqAROHDYaY

What Data Did MURAD AESA Add to HERİKKS?

HERİKKS received information from the STR, KALKAN and MAR radars in the exercise. He also used the data of the IHTAR system. Thus, by combining this information, he created the exercise air picture. It also provided the user with situational awareness. MURAD AESA nose radar has now been added to this list.

ARTNET, on the other hand, took over the data flow between the headquarters and the front elements. Because high volume tactical data, live images and radar information were transferred through this network. This transfer happened quickly. ARTSOFT MAESTRO also collected the data of different sensors into a common tactical picture.

ASELSAN Systems were in the field

ASELSAN's air defense, electronic warfare, communication, radar, directed energy and command control systems came to the fore in the exercise. In addition, GÜRZ, GÖKALP, KORKUT, GÖKBERK and EJDERHA, among the ÇELİKKUBBE components, were used effectively in the field. These systems served as elements of a multi-layered and integrated air defense architecture.

KOCATEPE Battlefield Management System: Ensured the coordination of all elements.

IDENTA: Undertook the secure identity and access management of the tactical network.

QCRYPT: Offered advanced cryptographic technologies in communication security.

KOCATEPE is a battlefield management system that works for battalion and higher command posts and strategic headquarters. It also provided a comprehensive picture of the operational area at all levels through joint working practices.

Why is the Joint Weather Picture Important?

The common air picture combines data from different platforms and sensors into a single operational picture. Thus, units have a common situational awareness of the same airspace. In addition, duplicate traces are prevented in detecting and tracking targets.

Therefore, threats are evaluated faster. Therefore, appropriate weapon systems are deployed in a timely manner. Sensor information also supports joint engagement processes, especially when elements of different force commands operate in the same command and control network. One of the areas where ÇELİKKUBBE will be important is the creation of this common air picture.

Free Fire-2026 Exercise was successfully completed.