Turkey’s Hisar A air defense missile scored a direct hit on a high-speed aerial target during a recent acceptance test, demonstrating the system’s operational readiness and its role in the country’s layered air defense network.
Turkey’s defense officials reported that the Hisar A air defense missile successfully intercepted a high-speed target during a serial production acceptance firing, underscoring progress in the development of the country’s layered air defense architecture.
The test used an imaging infrared seeker variant of the Hisar A missile and was conducted with production-standard hardware. According to Haluk Görgün, head of Turkey’s Presidency of Defense Industries, the target was detected and tracked by the fire control unit before the missile was launched and neutralized.
Officials stated the results confirm that Hisar A meets all operational requirements and is ready for service. Görgün said the system remains a core element of Turkey’s “Steel Dome” layered defense network, with advanced sensors, guidance, and engagement systems.
Aselsan and Roketsan, key defense contractors for the program, were acknowledged for their roles in development and delivery. Aselsan’s chief executive noted that serial deliveries are accelerating, while Roketsan’s leadership described the system as a firm component of Turkey’s air defense.
The Hisar A system is designed for low-altitude air defense, intended to protect forces and critical sites from aircraft, unmanned systems, and other aerial threats. Hisar A is part of a broader family of domestically developed air defense missiles that includes medium-range and naval variants.
Turkey’s multilayered approach, often referred to as Steel Dome, incorporates short, medium, and longer-range interceptors plus radar and fire control systems to cover a spectrum of aerial threats.
