At the ASDA 2025 defense exhibition, Turkish defense technology leader Aselsan unveiled the IHASAVAR, a mobile version of its widely respected Kangal anti-drone system. Already proven in high-security scenariosโincluding deployments to protect the Turkish presidential convoyโIHASAVAR represents a powerful step forward in mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology.
A Scalable, Mobile Shield Against Drone Threats
Part of Aselsanโs expanding portfolio of advanced electronic warfare and surveillance systems, IHASAVAR is a radio frequency (RF)-based jamming system designed to neutralize hostile or unauthorized drone activity in both urban and field environments. Compact, rugged, and modular, the system can be carried as a backpack, mounted on vehicles, or integrated into larger defense networks, offering unmatched flexibility for security forces on the move.
The systemโs core function is to detect, track, and jam small UAVs operating in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency bandsโcommon among commercial drones. By overwhelming communication and navigation signals between the drone and its operator, IHASAVAR can effectively force drones to land or retreat, denying aerial threats access to sensitive areas.
IHASAVAR operates either manually or autonomously, with threat libraries and engagement protocols that can be tailored for specific missions. Its directional antenna array allows for precise jamming over targeted sectors, minimizing interference with friendly systems. Thanks to its low power consumption and robust battery system, it is particularly suited for VIP escort missions, mobile convoys, critical infrastructure protection, and tactical field operations.
Real-World Deployment and Operational Success
By 2019, more than 500 units of the IHASAVAR and Kangal family had already been delivered to Turkish armed and security forces, making it one of the most widely deployed C-UAS systems in Turkey. Its integration into the Turkish Presidential Protection Unit underscores its reliability in safeguarding high-value targets under dynamic conditions.
The system has also been used in joint exercises and urban security operations, where drone incursions pose increasing risks to crowd safety and operational secrecy. Law enforcement and military users report high success rates in non-kinetic drone mitigation, making IHASAVAR a cost-effective and repeatable solution compared to traditional anti-air responses.
Turkish Leadership in Electronic Warfare
Aselsan continues to drive Turkish innovation in the fields of electronic warfare, radar systems, and counter-drone technologies. The development of IHASAVAR reflects broader national investments in asymmetric warfare capabilities, aimed at countering emerging threats from unmanned systems in low-intensity and hybrid warfare scenarios.
The unveiling of IHASAVAR at ASDA 2025 reinforces Turkeyโs growing role as both a producer and exporter of advanced defense solutions, particularly in the domain of electronic and RF-based threat neutralization.
As drone technology becomes more accessible worldwide, systems like IHASAVAR are likely to become indispensable tools in modern defense toolkitsโproviding agile, scalable, and non-lethal countermeasures in an increasingly drone-dense battlespace.
