ASELSAN Integrates Airborne Electronic Warfare Pods on Bayraktar TB2 Drones

In a live demonstration held in Konya, Türkiye, on September 18, 2026, defense giant ASELSAN successfully integrated a sophisticated suite of electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) pods onto the combat-proven Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle. This development signals a major shift in how medium-altitude, long-endurance drones can be utilized for Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) and electronic attack missions. By pairing the ANTIDOT 2ES 100 electronic support pod with the ANTIDOT 2EA 200 electronic attack pod, ASELSAN has effectively turned a standard reconnaissance platform into a potent node for drone-mounted electronic warfare.

The trial utilized two TB2 airframes working in tandem: one carrying the ANTIDOT electronic warfare suite and the other equipped with the FULMAR 200 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) pod. This collaborative architecture allows for high-resolution imaging while simultaneously conducting active jamming. Such integration is critical for modern electromagnetic spectrum warfare, where the ability to detect, classify, and suppress radar emitters in contested environments is the difference between mission success and loss of assets. While these pods provide a surgical approach to electronic attack, they complement the broader capabilities of systems like our Discombobulator HPM weapon, which offers a more robust, non-kinetic solution for neutralizing incoming swarms.

As battlefield threats evolve, the reliance on integrated, software-defined systems has become the industry standard. Whether it is the U.S. Army's recent push for $2.9 billion in counter-drone funding or the deployment of counter-drone HPM systems to protect forward operating bases, the focus is clearly on agility. ASELSAN’s demonstration proves that even smaller, legacy drone platforms can be retrofitted with advanced EW capabilities to remain relevant. For operators managing these complex environments, maintaining a clear command and control picture is essential to ensure that electronic attack assets do not interfere with friendly communications while effectively conducting threat assessment on adversarial signals.

The success of these trials in front of 18 international delegations underscores the global demand for affordable, airborne electronic attack solutions. As we continue to push the boundaries of non-kinetic defense, Silent Pulse Labs remains committed to providing the most advanced tools for the modern warfighter. If you are interested in learning more about how our HPM technology or other EW solutions can integrate into your existing defense architecture, please contact Silent Pulse Labs.