Zitat:F-16 ÖZGÜR with MURAD Radar Completes GÖKDOĞAN Firing Test
31 Mar 2026, 16:33
Turkiye
Air Weapon / Missile Sensors
F-16 ÖZGÜR with MURAD Radar Completes GÖKDOĞAN Firing Test TurDef
TÜBİTAK’s 2025 activity report included that F-16 with ÖZGÜR modernisation package and MURAD 100-A AESA radar fired GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM with radar feed.

TÜBİTAK’s activity report has made the test of GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM with F-16 ÖZGÜR using the MURAD 100-A AESA radar official. With this test, MURAD 100-A has been demonstrated on two platforms with the capability to support engagements with GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM: F-16 ÖZGÜR and KIZILELMA unmanned fighter.

Zitat:F-16 ÖZGÜR Modernisation to be Completed by 2026’s End
05 Apr 2026, 16:35
Turkiye
Air Modernisation
F-16 ÖZGÜR Modernisation to be Completed by 2026’s End TurDef
The Turkish MoD activity report included that the serial modernisation of F-16 fighters in the Turkish Air Force inventory will be done by the end of 2026.

The 2025 activity report from the MoD, without disclosing the number of F-16 fighters undergoing ÖZGÜR modernisation, stated that the modernisation and structural refurbishment will be completed by the end of 2026.

It is understood that the ÖZGÜR modernisation in the report refers to the first stage that involves the overhaul of electronics, software, and structural components to allow the use of existing or future Turkish munitions and extend the service life.

On the other hand, MURAD 100-A AESA radar, tests of which are ongoing onboard three different platforms (F-16 ÖZGÜR itself, KIZILELMA unmanned fighter, and AKINCI UCAV), is expected to be introduced later as a significant capability upgrade.

Future Turkish munitions such as GÖKHAN ramjet-powered BVRAAM, AKBABA anti-radiation missile, and GEZGİN cruise missile will be available to F-16 ÖZGÜR fighters. Additionally, ROKETSAN’s GÖKBORA BVRAAM will be qualified for F-16s in 2031.