According to the Yenisafak news agency based on information spread by Ukrainian media, Turkish company Aselsan is slated to showcase its Korkut air defense system to the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the 17th edition of the Arms and Security 2021 exhibition to be held in Kiev between June 15-18.
Ukraine is said to be eyeing purchasing Turkey’s Korkut air defense system, according to a report published on the Ukraine-centric news website Defense Express, which coordinates with more than 100 companies and organizations. According to reports, a purchase order from Kiev is expected following the Arms and Security 2021 exhibition.
The Korkut is a short-range self-propelled air defense 35mm gun system developed and manufactured in Turkey by the Companies Aselsan and FNSS. It was unveiled during IDEF, Defense Exhibition in Istanbul in May 2013. The Korkut is designed to offer an effective ground-based short-range air defense system able to destroy modern air threats at a maximum range of 4 km.