Turkey Activates Its Long-Range Shield | SİPER-1 Combat-Tested

Описание: Turkey has taken a decisive step toward operational independence in air and missile defense with the successful battery-level acceptance test firing of its indigenous SİPER-1 long-range air defense system. Conducted at the Sinop Test Center, the test confirmed that SİPER-1 is technically ready for operational deployment in its current configuration.

The acceptance firing was carried out under a complex and realistic combat scenario, with friendly and hostile aircraft maneuvering simultaneously in the same airspace. This demanding test environment validated the system’s detection, tracking, command-and-control, and long-range interception capabilities at the battery level.

Developed under Turkey’s ambitious “Steel Dome” air defense concept, SİPER-1 is designed to serve as the upper tier of the country’s layered air and missile defense architecture. The system integrates advanced radar, fire-control, and command systems developed by ASELSAN and other domestic defense industry partners.

Although the test was conducted without the fleet-level control center and long-range search radar, Turkish officials confirmed that the firing successfully demonstrated the operational maturity of the SİPER-1 battery. Exact engagement ranges and production timelines remain undisclosed for security reasons.

In this video on Mighty Military, we break down what the successful SİPER-1 acceptance test means for Turkey’s air defense posture, how it fits into the Steel Dome concept, and why indigenous long-range air defense systems are becoming critical in modern warfare.

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