Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Turkey Launches Indigenous Air Defense System: Steel Dome
Turkey has built its own air defense system called Steel Dome, like a giant umbrella to protect its skies.
The system uses different weapons to shoot down threats like drones and missiles.
The project, backed by billions of dollars, is led by President Erdoğan and involves many Turkish companies.
This system is designed to replace relying on other countries for air defense and give Turkey more control over its security.
Turkey aims to have it covering the whole country by 2028.
Turkey launched the indigenous Steel Dome air defense program.
The system was finalized in August 2024 under President Erdoğan.
It uses multiple layers, including Korkut guns and Hisar missiles.
The project is backed by over $2 billion and is AI-enabled.
Turkey aims for nationwide coverage by 2028, reducing NATO reliance.
- Who
- Turkey, led by President Erdoğan
- What
- Launched the Steel Dome air defense system
- When
- Finalized in August 2024, with target completion by 2028
- Where
- Turkish airspace
- Why
- To secure Turkish airspace and assert control, breaking from NATO dependence
- System Name
- Steel Dome (Çelik Kubbe)
- Launch Date
- August 2024
- Leader
- President Erdoğan
- Funding
- Over $2 billion
- Manufacturer
- ASELSAN, Roketsan, MKE
- Coverage Target
- Nationwide by 2028