Türkiye successfully tests long-range SİPER Blok 2 air defence system in Black Sea VIDEO

The Turkish Armed Forces have successfully conducted trials of the domestically developed long-range air and missile defense system, SİPER Blok 2, in the Black Sea region.

According to Caliber.Az, the report was shared by SavunmaSanayiST.com via its official account on social platform X.

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Sistemi Adı: SİPER Uzun Menzilli Bölge Hava ve Füze Savunma Sistemi

Menzil: 100+ / 150 kilometre

İrtifa: 30+ kilometre

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Son Durum: SİPER Blok I tamamlandı, kabul aşamasında. Diğerlerinin geliştirmesi devam ediyor. https://t.co/BXI3UXDuQ9 pic.twitter.com/olHhOi7YGZ

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) July 12, 2025

SİPER is a fully indigenous long-range air defense system designed to counter aerial and missile threats at extended ranges. The system will be capable of engaging targets at distances exceeding 180 km with a 360-degree field of view.

Notably, trials for SİPER Blok 1 have been completed and the system is already in service with the Turkish Armed Forces. Development of the subsequent versions is ongoing.

Specifications of SİPER systems:

• SİPER Blok 1: Range over 100 km; altitude over 20 km; slant launch.

• SİPER Blok 2: Range 150 km; altitude 30 km; vertical/slant launch.

• SİPER Blok 3 (in development): Range over 180 km; full 360° coverage.

Key capabilities:

• Simultaneous detection and engagement of multiple targets

• Network-centric command using Link-16/JREAP

• Resistance to electronic warfare

• Day-and-night operability in all weather conditions

• High mobility via tactical wheeled platforms