Turkey delivers Korkut anti-drone defence systems to Ukraine, sources say

Sources close to the matter confirm that Ukraine has taken delivery of a modest quantity of Korkut air-defence systems from Turkey, each set including three weapon vehicles and a command-and-control vehicle. Built by Aselsan, Korkut employs 25 mm smart ammunition to engage first-person-view and tethered drones as well as cruise missiles, threats that have become commonplace in the war. A Ukrainian official, speaking anonymously, described the system as largely successful against Russian attacks, noting only minor problems that were corrected with simple adjustments, and expressed interest in buying more units if the cost is right.

The Turkish army and nine other countries already operate Korkut, and its exporter, Aselsan, plans to announce additional contracts soon. This delivery follows a broader Turkish effort that has supplied Bayraktar TB2 drones, laser-guided missiles, artillery shells and machine guns to Kyiv since the invasion began. Recent reports also indicate Saudi Arabia, Qatar and possibly Iraq are pursuing the system for their own forces.