Ankara, August 15, 2025 – Turkey’s defense industry has achieved another technological milestone with the successful live-fire test conducted aboard the national frigate TCG İstanbul (F-515).
During the exercise, the vessel launched a HİSAR-D RF air defense missile, fired from the national vertical launch system MİDLAS, against an unmanned aerial target, which was successfully destroyed.
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The launch marked the second time that the HİSAR-D RF was fired from the TCG İstanbul with the MİDLAS system, but unlike the first test, this time the missile effectively destroyed the target drone.
The exercise demonstrated the integration of Turkey’s defense industry: STM was the main contractor for the frigate, Roketsan developed the HİSAR-D RF missile and the MİDLAS system, while ASELSAN provided the CENK and AKREP radars as well as the fire control system.
Combat management was handled by the ADVENT system, developed by HAVELSAN.
According to officials from the Defense Industries Agency (SSB), the test campaign validates Turkey’s capability to develop complete naval solutions, integrating national missiles, sensors, and command systems.
In the future, integration of ATMACA cruise missiles, long-range SİPER Block I missiles, and torpedo munitions into the MİDLAS system is planned, significantly expanding the Turkish Navy’s combat capabilities.
Source and images: X @aselsan. This content was produced with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
