The brigade has been operating the ASLAN UGV for the past three years. During the exercise, the vehicle was used in field scenarios to underline its operational role and capabilities.
The ASLAN is an armed unmanned ground vehicle developed by Aselsan for reconnaissance and surveillance missions. Built with a modular architecture, it can be fitted with electro-optical sensors, thermal cameras and remote-controlled stabilised weapon systems, and it supports both remote control and semi-autonomous operation.
Its primary strength lies in enhancing personnel safety while providing reconnaissance, surveillance and fire support in urban and high-threat environments. The vehicle’s quiet mobility, low profile and adaptable payload options allow it to adjust to different mission requirements.
With these features, ASLAN represents a modern unmanned ground system designed to deliver flexibility, operational endurance and reduced risk on the battlefield. It reflects the continued development and use of new technologies by the Turkish Armed Forces.
Unmanned ground vehicles are not new to military forces and have evolved significantly over time. Early experiments date back to the First World War, when primitive radio-controlled vehicles were explored for tactical purposes.
Today, advances in technology have expanded their use to delivering supplies, evacuating wounded personnel and launching attacks with heavy machine guns or anti-tank weapons. Above all, UGVs are increasingly saving lives by carrying out dangerous, high-risk tasks during military operations.
