ASELPOD: PRECISION IN SIGHT, PERFECTION IN STRIKE

ASELSAN’s ASELPOD Advanced Targeting System continues to redefine precision strike and reconnaissance capabilities, offering superior situational awareness and target acquisition for modern fighter aircraft. Designed for day and night operations in all weather conditions, ASELPOD enhances air-to-ground and air-to-air mission effectiveness with its high-performance infrared (IR) and TV cameras, advanced image processing, and laser designation capabilities. The system provides pilots with superior range performance and multi-target tracking, ensuring optimal engagement in dynamic operational environments. This high-tech system positions Türkiye among the elite nations producing domestically developed targeting technology.

ASELPOD is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging and targeting capabilities, making it a vital asset for fighter aircraft. Its high-performance IR and TV sensors provide exceptional clarity, allowing pilots to detect and identify targets with precision, regardless of lighting or weather conditions. The built-in laser designator and rangefinder ensure accurate guidance for laser-guided munitions, enhancing strike efficiency while minimizing collateral damage. Additionally, its automatic target tracking system enables real-time engagement of moving objects, reducing pilot workload and improving combat effectiveness.

Key features of ASELPOD system include:

• High-performance IR and TV cameras for long-range target acquisition

• Dual-wavelength laser range finder and target designator for precision strikes

• Multi-target tracking with up to four simultaneous target locks

• Advanced image processing algorithms enhancing situational awareness

• Inertial measurement unit (IMU) and sensor-in-sensor technology for accurate stabilization

• Air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting modes

• Navigation capability at night for enhanced pilot vision

• Laser spot tracker and laser pointer unit for joint operations

At the same time, ASELSAN is advancing the next-generation ASELPOD-2, designed to push the boundaries of targeting technology with enhanced imaging quality, extended laser designation range, and integrated AI-driven capabilities. The newly developed ASELPOD-2 aims to set a new global standard in both image quality and laser range, making it one of the most advanced targeting systems in the world. With superior resolution and extended laser designation capabilities, ASELPOD-2 provides unmatched precision for long-range targeting and surveillance. The integration of a datalink capability enables real-time data sharing between aircraft and ground units, enhancing situational awareness, improving mission coordination, and ensuring seamless target engagement.

Furthermore, the incorporation of AI-based image processing technologies gives ASELPOD-2 a significant edge over its competitors. By enabling faster and more accurate target identification, automated threat analysis, and enhanced tracking capabilities, AI integration reduces pilot workload while increasing operational efficiency. This technological advancement positions ASELPOD-2 as a leading targeting solution in the global defense market, offering superior performance compared to its international counterparts.

With its indigenous development, ASELPOD eliminates Türkiye’s reliance on foreign targeting pods and has been actively deployed by the Turkish Air Force while also being widely adopted by allied air forces. Its combat-proven performance and rugged mechanical design, built to withstand the extreme conditions of modern fighter jets, solidify ASELSAN’s position as a global leader in airborne electro-optical systems. By integrating ASELPOD into next-generation fighter platforms, ASELSAN continues to enhance operational effectiveness, delivering cutting-edge targeting solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern aerial warfare. So far, ASELPOD has been successfully integrated into multiple fighter platforms, including the Turkish Air Force’s F-4E 2020 and F-16C/D Block 40M/50M/50+ aircraft. Additionally, it has been deployed on the Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 fighter jets and Iraqi Air Force’s L-159 Alca light attack jets, expanding its global operational footprint.