Bertuğ, a software that tackles the complexity of hybrid warfare with artificial intelligence, took on operational responsibility for the first time during the Simulation‑Supported Command Post Phase of the EFES‑2026 Exercise. Developed with domestic and national resources, this technology brings Turkish defence industry power into the digital world, redefining strategic superiority on the ground by offering decision‑makers real‑time, actionable insights.
The digital infrastructure of the Turkish defence industry, strengthened by indigenous solutions, has achieved yet another success at the EFES‑2026 Combined Joint Live‑Fire Field Exercise. Bertuğ, developed by ETE Technology with contributions from HAVELSAN, was used operationally for the first time during the exercise’s Simulation‑Supported Command Post Phase.
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Strategic Decision support Across Multiple Domains
Designed to meet the demands of modern warfare, Bertuğ stands out as a hybrid Multi‑Domain Operations Tactical Strategy Simulation System. Covering the physical and cognitive dimensions of land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains, the system provides strategic foresight for today’s complex crisis and combat situations. Thanks to its built‑in artificial intelligence and data analytics technologies, it processes large datasets in real time and generates actionable insights for military decision‑makers. As a result, Bertuğ maximises operational efficiency.
A Strong Performance at EFES‑2026
Held at the Multinational Joint Warfare Centre Command in Istanbul, the EFES‑2026 Exercise served as a critical platform to test Bertuğ’s field capabilities. During the command post phase, the system successfully handled exercise management, operational simulation, and analysis functions. In doing so, Bertuğ proved how effective it is in NATO‑standard computer‑assisted war games.
A growing Stakeholder Network with Kutup Yıldızı and Bertuğ
Bertuğ is positioned as part of the Kutup Yıldızı‑Bertuğ product family, which goes beyond purely military needs. The system serves a broad range of users, including defence ministries, armed forces, civilian emergency management agencies, disaster response organisations, critical infrastructure operators, and financial institutions.
This structural simulation platform acts as a strategic tool in many areas, from geostrategic foresight and crisis response planning to capability management and doctrine development. Thanks to its micro‑agent‑based architecture, the platform successfully translates real‑world dynamics into a virtual environment, reshaping stakeholder decision‑making processes through digital transformation. Ultimately, Bertuğ represents the point Turkey has reached in defence technologies and took its place at EFES‑2026 as the most up‑to‑date technological reflection of national power in the digital domain.
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Source: C4Defence-HAVELSAN
