Greece is terrified by Türkiye's 100% domestically produced military technology.
A fleeting, one-second glimpse of Türkiye’s new Hava SOJ (Stand-Off Jammer) electronic warfare aircraft in a Turkish Ministry of National Defence video has sparked unease in Greece, with a prominent Greek newspaper warning that the system will hand Ankara a significant strategic edge.
The footage appeared in a commemorative video prepared for the 115th anniversary of the Turkish Air Force. Alongside the Hava SOJ, the video showcased platforms not yet in operational inventory, including the Hürjet advanced trainer and light combat aircraft, and the unmanned combat aerial vehicles KIZILELMA and ANKA 3.
In an analysis published by the Athens-based daily Kathimerini, the platform’s appearance drew sharp attention. “The introduction of this system will provide Türkiye with a very important strategic advantage in early warning, intelligence gathering, and the execution of complex air operations,” the analysis stated, adding, “Türkiye’s superior capabilities, when combined with the development of kamikaze UAVs and ballistic missiles, are seriously worrying not only Athens but also Israel.”
The report notes that a contract signed with the Turkish defence company ASELSAN foresees the procurement of four Hava SOJ aircraft. It also highlights that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have already shown interest in the Turkish electronic warfare platform. The Kathimerini analysis places a special emphasis on Türkiye’s progress in electronic warfare, underlining that the fusion of these capabilities with Ankara’s unmanned systems and missile technologies is being closely watched in terms of regional power balances.
The Hava SOJ project, run by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), is scheduled to begin deliveries this year. Launched in August 2018 to meet the Turkish Armed Forces' requirement for a dedicated electronic warfare mission aircraft, the programme involves the acquisition of four Bombardier Global 6000 airframes. These aircraft are being fitted with electronic warfare systems developed by ASELSAN, and all four are planned to start entering the Turkish Air Force Command’s inventory this year. The project’s core objectives are to detect, locate, and subsequently jam or deceive hostile communication systems and radars, denying their use against friendly combat aircraft, particularly during cross-border operations.