Erdogan unveils Turkey’s new 'steel dome' air defense system

[Almost Heaven]

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday announced the delivery of the country’s first “Steel Dome” air defense system to the military.

At a ceremony held at the headquarters of defense contractor Aselsan, Erdogan said the deployment of the system represented a “turning point” for Turkey’s security, citing heightened regional conflicts as a driver for strengthening defense capabilities.

“Today we are providing our army with the Steel Dome system, consisting of 47 vehicles worth $460 million, which will inspire confidence in friends and fear in enemies,” Erdogan declared.

The Steel Dome project was launched in August 2024 as part of Ankara’s plan to build a multi-layered air defense shield, modeled in part on Israel’s Iron Dome. Designed to detect and intercept incoming aerial threats, the system is intended to protect Turkish airspace amid what Erdogan described as “current security challenges in our region.”

Erdogan unveils Turkey’s new 'steel dome' air defense system - i24NEWS

“This investment will make Turkey not just a regional player but a global player in defense systems,” Erdogan said

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[Margery]

well that won't help them in future when God deals with their systems on the Gog Magog date.

Turkey is in for a shock!

 

[Armor of Light]

well that won't help them in future when God deals with their systems on the Gog Magog date.

Turkey is in for a shock!

I thought they purchased the vaunted AS300 or 400 from their friend Putin??

 

[Margery]

I thought they purchased the vaunted AS300 or 400 from their friend Putin??

yup and for that they got kicked off the F-35 wait list. Those systems aren't doing so well against Israeli aircraft in Syria or protecting Russia from Ukrainian attacks so I guess Turkey is upgrading.

 

[Almost Heaven]

Turkey is not paying attention. Just like Iran. The defense system will be the first thing taken away before the real fight starts!

 

[Tall Timbers]

yup and for that they got kicked off the F-35 wait list. Those systems aren't doing so well against Israeli aircraft in Syria or protecting Russia from Ukrainian attacks so I guess Turkey is upgrading.

Turkey probably tried to reverse engineer whatever they got from Russia... if it was ever delivered. Does Turkey have an in-house ability to create a complex multi-layered air defense system that will protect Turkey against modern aircraft and missiles? Probably not.