Turkish Roketsan successfully tests "drone killer" PUSU air defence system VIDEO

Turkish defence firm Roketsan has successfully conducted the first live-fire test of its new-generation PUSU air defence system, striking an aerial target with high precision using a CİRİT laser-guided missile.

The test marks a significant milestone for Türkiye’s domestically developed air defence capabilities, as the PUSU system demonstrated its operational readiness and combat effectiveness in real-world conditions, Caliber.Az reports, citing Turkish Defence Industry.

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Equipped with four laser-guided CİRİT missiles, the PUSU system is designed to intercept low-altitude aerial threats, particularly in asymmetric warfare environments where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions, and other small aircraft pose an increasing threat. The CİRİT missile, with a range of up to 8 kilometres, is guided via an electro-optical targeting system, delivering pinpoint accuracy.

At the core of PUSU’s targeting capability is the KARAKURT electro-optical suite, mounted at the front of the system, which facilitates precise tracking and missile launch coordination. The system is also integrated with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, further enhancing target detection and engagement reliability.

One of PUSU’s key operational advantages is its adaptability in the field. The laser designator used to guide the missile can be operated remotely—either from another platform or by forward-deployed special forces—offering flexibility in both static and mobile defence scenarios.

Engineered for rapid deployment, high mobility, and minimal logistical burden, PUSU is seen as a response to the evolving threat landscape, particularly the widespread use of drones and lightweight aerial platforms in modern conflicts.

By Vafa Guliyeva