ASELSAN offered the ŞAHİN 130/40GL C-UAS system using the ATOM 40 airburst grenades to Poland alongside a proposal of local production by ZM Tarnów at MSPO2025.
TurDef learned from its inquiries to Polish sources that ASELSAN offered the ŞAHİN 130/40GL with the inclusion of licensed production by ZM Tarnów during the MSPO2025 defence exhibition.
ZM Tarnów is mainly responsible for the production of small arms and heavy weaponry like anti-aircraft guns. A well-known product of the state-owned firm is the PSR-A Pilica low-altitude air defence system, combining the ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun with a pair of Grom/Piorun MANPADS.
Poland has started investing in C-UAS systems following the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War and has shown that the door is open for joint development. A known example is the palletised Paladin system using 30x173 mm airburst ammunition and fixed radars, developed by ZM Tarnów and MSI Defence (UK). Thus, it would not be a surprise to see ŞAHİN 130/40GL adapted and produced for Poland’s requirements in the near future.
ŞAHİN 130/40GL
ŞAHİN 130/40GL was developed to counter mini and micro UAVs through the ATOM 40 high-velocity airburst grenades using a preformed fragmentation warhead.
The system uses a modified Mk19 Mod 3 automatic grenade launcher with a programmer to program the ATOM 40 rounds upon barrel exit. The fire control system automatically programs the rounds to detonate at a predefined time. ATOM 40 allows engagements at ranges up to 700 m.
ŞAHİN 130/40GL’s onboard sensor is an independently moving EO/IR system on the remote-controlled turret. Additionally, the system can receive target data from nearby radars such as AURA 100-G or others in Steel Dome’s low altitude layer.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor:Özgür Ekşi
