Aselsan TAKS

TAKS is a modern Gun Fire Control System (GFCS) family developed by ASELSAN. The system integrates ship motion data, sensor inputs, and ballistic calculations to enable naval guns to achieve the highest possible hit probability against targets. This allows vessels to conduct precise engagements against air, sea, or land targets even while underway.

Thanks to its open software architecture, TAKS can operate compatibly with various combat management systems. It fuses data from onboard radars, electro-optical systems, gyroscopes, and navigation sensors to deliver automatic target tracking, range determination, and fire solutions.

History

ASELSAN began development of the TAKS family for naval platforms in the mid-2010s. Initial prototypes were tested within the modernization programs of the Turkish Navy.

After 2018, the 76 mm Gun Fire Control System (TAKS-76) variant attracted particular attention. This system was developed using indigenous engineering solutions to be compatible with OTO Melara 76/62 mm guns. The TAKS family has also been produced for other calibers such as 40 mm and 127 mm, and integrated into both newly constructed vessels and MEKO-class frigate modernization programs.

Design and Features

TAKS systems incorporate advanced capabilities including target detection, ballistic analysis, automatic target tracking, and restricted zone management.

• Fire control computer: Calculates ship-induced roll and pitch to apply firing corrections.
• Sensor integration: Shares data with radars, thermal cameras, laser rangefinders, and electro-optical systems.
• Automatic target tracking: Provides real-time tracking and correction for moving targets.
• Ballistic analysis: Automatically determines firing parameters based on projectile velocity, atmospheric conditions, and target movement.
• Restricted zone management: Prevents munitions from being directed toward friendly forces or civilian areas.
• Test system: Continuously monitors system performance and functionality through built-in test (BIT) infrastructure.

Variants

• TAKS 100/40GFCS: A lightweight variant developed for 40 mm guns.
• TAKS 100/76GFCS: A medium-caliber fire control system compatible with 76 mm naval guns.
• TAKS 100/127GFCS: A variant integrated with 127 mm gun systems, offering long-range firing capability.
• TAKS-cSRLS: A compact variant developed for short-range, high-response missions.

Applications

TAKS systems are deployed across various ship classes of the Turkish Naval Forces, particularly on frigates and corvettes. They have also been integrated into export programs for allied and friendly navies. The system supports the following missions in naval operations:

• Anti-aircraft defense engagements
• Precise surface fire missions
• Coastal bombardment operations
• Automatic fire management in multi-threat environments

Manufacturer

ASELSAN A.Ş. is Türkiye’s leading defense electronics manufacturer. The company operates in the fields of radar, electro-optics, command and control, communications, and naval defense technologies. The TAKS system holds strategic importance within ASELSAN’s national maritime solutions portfolio.

Current Status and Significance

TAKS is among the first naval gun fire control systems developed entirely with indigenous software and hardware in Türkiye’s defense industry. Thanks to domestic engineering capabilities, ASELSAN has reduced dependence on imported systems and supported the modernization of the existing fleet with national solutions.

Its open architecture, compatibility with multiple calibers, and high integration capacity position TAKS as a central element in ASELSAN’s naval defense product portfolio.