NATO member Turkey has deployed its newly developed "Steel Dome" air defense system on Wednesday amid heightened regional conflicts involving aerial warfare.

Turkish defense contractor Aselsan began developing the system a year ago in August to support the nation's effort to deploy a multi-layered air defense system that is similar to Israel's Iron Dome, i24 News reported.

"Today, we are providing our army with the Steel Dome system, consisting of 47 vehicles worth $460 million," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

The Steel Dome "will inspire confidence in friends and fear in enemies," Erdogan added.

The mobile air defense system is designed to detect and destroy incoming aerial threats and highlight Turkey's ability to design and produce advanced defensive systems.

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