TOLUN-L: ASELSAN’s Laser-Guided 250 lb Glide Munition — Specs, Platforms and Exports Explained
TOLUN-L is the laser-guided member of ASELSAN’s TOLUN family of small-diameter precision glide munitions. Unveiled at SAHA 2026 on 7 May 2026, the 250 lb-class weapon adds a semi-active laser seeker to INS/GNSS guidance so that it can strike moving targets, and ASELSAN markets it for Türkiye’s armed drones: the AKINCI, KIZILELMA, ANKA-III and Bayraktar TB3.
| Manufacturer | ASELSAN |
| Operators | TOLUN family in Turkish service; no TOLUN-L deliveries announced |
| Program | TOLUN developed under SSB contracts; TOLUN-L is a new variant |
| Status | Unveiled May 2026 |
| Range | Up to 27 nm (50 km) from an armed UAV |
| Family history | Development from 2020; first shown at IDEF 2021 |
What Is TOLUN-L?
The TOLUN family comprises pop-out-wing, all-up-round munitions carried on ASELSAN’s SADAK smart racks. The baseline weapon uses jam-resistant INS/GNSS guidance; variants include the imaging-infrared TOLUN IIR, the penetrating TOLUN P, the programmable-fragmentation TOLUN F, the surface-launched TOLUN S and the electronic-warfare TOLUN EW. TOLUN-L flies to the target area on INS/GNSS and then locks onto coded laser energy reflected from the target, allowing it to hit vehicles and boats whose coordinates change during flight, with a fragmentation warhead intended to limit collateral damage.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | 250 lb all-up round |
| Guidance | INS/GNSS + semi-active laser seeker |
| Range | Up to 27 nm (50 km) from an armed UAV |
| Release altitude | 0-40,000 ft |
| Accuracy (CEP) | Less than 3 m |
| Warhead | Fragmentation |
| Weight | 121 kg |
| Dimensions | 1,790 x 191 x 274 mm; 185 mm diameter |
| Carriage | SADAK-4T, SADAK-2T or single; under-wing or internal bay |
| Listed platforms | AKINCI, KIZILELMA, ANKA-III, Bayraktar TB3 |
Figures are from ASELSAN’s April 2026 data sheet. The 50 km figure applies to release from a UAV; the baseline TOLUN has flown beyond 100 km when launched from an F-16, but ASELSAN has not published a fast-jet figure for TOLUN-L. GPS-spoofing-resistant software, an optional CRPA anti-jam antenna and waypoint navigation are also listed.
Who Builds It and Program History
ASELSAN began developing TOLUN in 2020 and showed the first prototype with the SADAK-4T rack at IDEF 2021. After firing trials from F-16s and the AKINCI, the company signed development and production contracts with SSB and opened a lean production line. TOLUN-L was launched at SAHA 2026 alongside TOLUN F, TOLUN EW and the FULMAR 500-A airborne radar; no dedicated TOLUN-L contract or schedule has been published.
Turkish Service and Deliveries
The baseline TOLUN is in Turkish service; ASELSAN chief executive Ahmet Akyol announced the first delivery. With SADAK-4T an F-16 can carry eight TOLUNs, four per wing station, and the AKINCI carries four under its fuselage. As of September 2026, no TOLUN-L deliveries or orders have been announced.
Exports
In August 2023 ASELSAN signed a contract worth about 35.6 million dollars to supply TOLUN and SADAK-4T racks for AKINCI drones to an undisclosed customer, the family’s first export. Deliveries to several countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia were reported in 2025. No TOLUN-L export contract has been disclosed, but its fit with widely exported Turkish drones gives it a ready market.
Trade Show Appearances
The TOLUN family debuted at IDEF 2021 and has since appeared at DSA 2024, IDEF 2025 and DSEI 2025. TOLUN-L was unveiled at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul and displayed with TOLUN P and TOLUN F at AAD 2026 in South Africa.
Local Content and Key Subsystems
No official local content share has been released. The guidance and control unit, navigation integration, laser seeker and SADAK racks fall within ASELSAN’s product portfolio, giving Turkish UAV operators a precision weapon free of foreign export licensing constraints.
Global Counterparts
TOLUN-L is closest to the U.S. GBU-39B/B Laser Small Diameter Bomb and, in role, the tri-mode GBU-53/B StormBreaker, with Rafael’s SPICE-250 as an Israeli peer. Its advantage is native integration with Turkish unmanned platforms and multi-carriage on SADAK racks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TOLUN-L cleared for the F-16?
The baseline TOLUN is integrated on the F-16, but ASELSAN lists only the AKINCI, KIZILELMA, ANKA-III and TB3 for TOLUN-L.
What is TOLUN-L’s range?
Up to 27 nautical miles (about 50 km) when released from an armed UAV.
Has TOLUN been exported?
Yes. The family’s first export contract was signed in 2023 and deliveries to several countries followed in 2025.
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Featured photo: ASELSAN
Sources
- ASELSAN – TOLUN L ürün sayfası
- SavunmaTR – ASELSAN, FULMAR 500A ile TOLUN’un üç varyasyonunu SAHA’ya çıkardı
- TURDEF – SAHA EXPO 2026: TOLUN için lazer güdümlü ve EH varyantları
- Türkiye Today – ASELSAN FULMAR 500A ve 3 TOLUN varyantını tanıttı
- Anadolu Ajansı – ASELSAN’ın GÖZDE’si envantere girdi, sıra TOLUN’da
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- Military Africa – ASELSAN AAD 2026’da
