--- title: TÜBİTAK EDPOD slug: tubitak-edpod-73543 url: /detay/tubitak-edpod-73543 type: article language: English entity: primary: TÜBİTAK EDPOD type: article disambiguation: TÜBİTAK EDPOD: F-16 electronic warfare pod. Enhanced situational awareness & national defense. categories: - name: Electricity and Electronics slug: elektrik-ve-elektronik url: /kategori/elektrik-ve-elektronik - name: Aviation And Space slug: havacilik-ve-uzay url: /kategori/havacilik-ve-uzay - name: Defense Industry Technologies slug: savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri url: /kategori/savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri tags: - TÜBİTAK BİLGEM - EDPOD - National Defense - F-16 - Electronic Warfare author: Mete Düztürk created_at: 2025-08-16T12:21:31.823329+03:00 updated_at: 2025-09-08T12:43:11.597355+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/08/16/c1z0FhP3gyxH3gcY0QI28DDpskfLlQEi.jpg --- # TÜBİTAK EDPOD ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: TÜBİTAK BİLGEM F-16 EDPOD ![EDPOD.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/08/16/flG7yVwCvujGjv8DpLaYHwZhqzvNaTSp.jpg) *EDPOD (Anadolu Agency)* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Category(ies) | Electronic Warfare System | | Developer(s) | TÜBİTAK BİLGEM | | Spesifications | Precise Positioning Threat Identification,Post-Mission Data Analysis,Simultaneous Sharing of Threats with Friendly Elements,Enemy Radar Signal Detection,High-Capacity Raw Data Recording | ## Article Content The [F-16](/en/detay/f-16-fighting-falcon-731e9/llms.txt) [EDPOD](/en/detay/tubitak-edpod-a13ed/llms.txt) (Electronic Support Pod) is nationally developed and tactical [electronic warfare](/en/detay/electronic-warfare-systems-ed217/llms.txt) support pod integrated into F-16 fighter jets, developed by the TÜBİTAK Information and Communication Technologies Research Institute (BİLGEM). The system aims to enhance the situational awareness of air platforms against enemy radar systems and to identify and record threats. Developed as a result of studies conducted under the main contractor [TÜBİTAK BİLGEM](/en/detay/tubitak-edpod-2f6dc/llms.txt), the EDPOD has successfully passed flight tests against real radar systems and has been included in the inventory of the Turkish Air Force Command. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/09/07/Ku3hauQLtLgqbK6o8KQg0ZdgXUpFCTOs.jpg) *TÜBİTAK EDPOD (Anadolu Agency)* The F-16 EDPOD is a critical project developed in line with Türkiye's goal of independence in the defense industry and is an indicator of national capacity in electronic warfare technologies. This work, carried out by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, both increases operational effectiveness and provides an important gain in terms of national security. All critical components of EDPOD have been developed by the Advanced Technologies Research Institute (İLTAREN) within TÜBİTAK BİLGEM using national capabilities. As a result, it eliminates the need for similar foreign-made systems, offers superior features compared to its counterparts, and grants strategic competence in the field of electronic warfare. ### **Technical Specifications** EDPOD is a radar signal detection pod capable of detecting signals emitted by enemy target detection, tracking, missile guidance, and target illumination radars. These signals are defined as environmental threats; the system detects and identifies these threats and is capable of recording them as high-capacity raw data and determining their precise location. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/09/07/9ENhi3r0BdzC3YnuFe2FF13qQ4cD5e1n.webp) *TÜBİTAK EDPOD is in the inventory of Turkish Air Force (TÜBİTAK)* EDPOD, which also plays a critical role in post-mission analysis, can record radar contact information, location data, and signal signals in detail. Thanks to the data sharing infrastructure in the system, the threat information obtained can be shared instantly with other armed forces units through specific data channels. EDPOD enables F-16 aircraft performing missions to act more consciously and effectively against environmental threats by providing electronic support in air operations. Thanks to its pod structure, it can be quickly integrated into aircraft, increasing operational flexibility. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L82e5cnTQmU) *TÜBİTAK EDPOD (TÜBİTAK BİLGEM)* ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Agency. “F-16 EDPOD, Türkiye’ye Elektronik Harp Alanında Stratejik Yetkinlik Kazandıracak.” Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/savunma-sanayisi/f-16-edpod-turkiyeye-elektronik-harp-alaninda-stratejik-yetkinlik-kazandiracak/3535972.Anadolu Agency. “F-16 EDPOD, Gerçek Radar Sistemlerine Karşı Gerçekleştirilen Testleri Başarıyla Tamamladı.” Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/savunma-sanayisi/f-16-edpod-gercek-radar-sistemlerine-karsi-gerceklestirilen-testleri-basariyla-tamamladi/3535831.Anadolu Agency. “F‑16 EDPOD Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı envanterine girdi.” Anadolu Agency, 22 Haziran 2025. Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/savunma-sanayisi/f-16-edpod-hava-kuvvetleri-komutanligi-envanterine-girdi/3607835.Anadolu Agency. "Fotoğraf, 22 Haziran 2025." Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://cdnuploads.aa.com.tr/uploads/Contents/2025/06/22/thumbs\_b\_c\_cbbd75ee47f742342d192ced1bc9b7c8.jpg.Anadolu Agency. "Fotoğraf, 12 Nisan 2025." Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://cdnuploads.aa.com.tr/uploads/Contents/2025/04/12/thumbs\_b\_c\_f042fb4b351cb43bc39e50a77c62a398.jpg.TÜBİTAK BİLGEM. “TÜBİTAK BİLGEM’den Elektronik Harpte Yerli ve Milli Adım: F-16 EDPOD.” Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/haber/tubitak-bilgemden-elektronik-harpte-yerli-ve-milli-adim-f-16-edpod.TÜBİTAK BİLGEM. “TÜBİTAK’ın F-16 Elektronik Destek Podu Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı Envanterinde.” Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/haber/tubitakin-f-16-elektronik-destek-podu-hava-kuvvetleri-komutanligi-envanterinde.TÜBİTAK BİLGEM. "Elektronik Harpte Yerli ve Milli Adım: F-16 EDPOD." 2025. Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://tubitak.gov.tr/sites/default/files/styles/original/public/2025-04/TUBITAK\_BILGEM\_den\_Elektronik\_Harpte\_Yerli\_ve\_Milli\_Adim\_F-16\_EDPOD.jpg.webp?itok=5ojke9uN.TÜBİTAK BİLGEM. "TÜBİTAK BİLGEM'den Elektronik Harpte Yerli ve Milli Adım: F-16 EDPOD." YouTube video, 1:54. Publication 14 Nisan 2025. Accesed 3 Temmuz 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L82e5cnTQmU.