Msi Tdr 41 July 2017.Pdf

CONTENTS

MSI TDR ISSN: 2149 - 2514

ISSUE: 41

July 2017 / 08 Cover Photo: Leonardo Photo: Cover EDITORIAL Publisher & Executive Editor Ümit BAYRAKTAR [email protected] News Editor & General Coordinator Naile BAYRAKTAR [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Dr. K. Burak CODUR [email protected] Coordinator, Business Development Şebnem ASİL [email protected] Coordinator, Editorial Board & International Relations Birol TEKİNCE EDITORIAL COMMENT [email protected] 05 Progress in the Logistics Aspect of Sustainability News Desk [email protected] DEFENCE NEWS Reporter Vehbi TUNCA 06 n Turkey Expands Cooperation with NATO Members v.tunca milscint.com @ n B-SYS Takes the GENESİS to Barbaros Class Frigates Technical Writer n Alper ÇALIK Work on Indigenous Submarine Continues with [email protected] MİLDEN Workshop Art Director n FNSS Plastic Battle Armour Modelling Show Turns 10 Şebnem AKGÖL KARA n SSM Organises Design Contest for Unmanned and [email protected] Autonomous Land Vehicles Managing Editor Ferda BAYRAKTAR n Katmerciler at NATO Panel [email protected] n Tender to be Opened for Serial Production Phase ADVISORY BOARD of ALTAY Project Prof. Dr. Süleyman TOLUN n Mustafa Ertürk Appointed Corporate Relations Director at Otokar Prof. Dr. Adil YÜKSELEN Prof. Dr. Okan ADDEMİR n ASELSAN Announced Seven New Contracts in June Prof. Dr. Zahit MECİTOĞLU n SSM Publishes Request for Information Documents Prof. Dr. Mikdat KADIOĞLU Prof. Dr. Gonca COŞKUN for Two More Projects Prof. Dr. Yıldırım SALDIRANER n TAI Celebrates 44th Anniversary as Industry’s Top Exporter Asst. Prof. Burak ÇINAR Asst. Prof. Dr. Ş. Hakan ATAPEK INTERVIEW Military Advisor Brigadier General (R) Hüsamettin ESEN 14 Grabski Bartłomiej, Undersecretary of State International Relations Advisor in the Polish Ministry of National Defence Dr. Savaş BİÇER Turkey and Poland: Partners with High Potential for Cooperation Military Science & Intelligence (MSI) Turkish Defence Review (TDR) SPECIAL COVERAGE Yerel Süreli Yayın 18 SSM Discusses Life Cycle Management for the Third Time: UMSA Ltd. Şti. Adına Sahibi Public-Private Sector Cooperation to Increase ÜMİT BAYRAKTAR Mutlukent Mah. Angora Cad. No: 184/27 INTERVIEW Beysukent Çankaya Ankara TURKEY Phone: +90 312 225 41 73 - Fax: +90 312 225 41 74 30 Ömer KORKUT, Deputy General Manager for Technology at STM: Translation Services “Our goal is to create an international brand in cyber security.” Nova Translation Ltd. Tepe Prime A Blok A 26 Eskişehir Yolu 9. km Çankaya Ankara TURKEY SPECIAL COVERAGE Phone: +90 312 428 04 84 40 SSM, OSSA and SAHA Istanbul Poised to Increase SMEs’ Printing Contribution to Land Platforms Mavi Ofset Basım Yayın Tic. San. Ltd. Şti. İ.O.S.B. Süleyman Demirel Bul. Sinpaş Modern İş Merkezi B Blok No: 22-23 Başakşehir İstanbul TURKEY ADVERTORIAL / Leonardo Phone: +90 212 549 25 30 - Web: www.maviofset.com 42 Best Transport Aircraft for Demanding Users Military Science & Intelligence (MSI) Turkish Defence Review is published by UMSA Co. Ltd. in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Turkey. SPECIAL COVERAGE The name and publishing rights of MSI Turkish Defence Review are the 46 SSM and SASAD Holds Brainstorming Meeting sole property of UMSA Co. Ltd. All rights are reserved related to photographs, maps, illustrations and images. References and citations for International Postgraduate Scholarship Programme may be made on the condition that the original source is appropriately cited. Responsibility for the published articles belongs to their authors, INTERVIEW while responsibility for the advertisements belongs to the owners. The opinions or claims made in the articles and 48 Travis CLEMENT, CEO of Profense advertisements do not necessarily represent the views of Profense is Ready to Explore New Horizons with Unidef UMSA Co. Ltd. or MSI Turkish Defence Review. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADVERTISERS 52 Martyr Second Lieutenant Caner Gönyeli-2017 Exercise Shows Turkey’s and TRNC’s Resolve FNSS Back Cover OTOKAR Inside Front Cover SPECIAL COVERAGE 54 RAST 2017 Discusses Space Economy SSI Inside Back Cover MSI TDR First Page IDEF 2017 SPECIAL / Chapter II

56 At IDEF 2017, Industry Shows Resolve to Move Forward with Indigenous Products AMAC Magazine 39 n Alp Aviation Deepens Cooperation with AYESAŞ 27 Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky n ASELSAN Leaves its Mark at IDEF BMC 7 n Vestel Defence and AYESAŞ Show that They FNSS 51 Hold the Right Solutions Fotoniks 29 n BMC Renews Vehicle Family in Line with User Requirements IC Terra 47 n BNA: The Address for Active Sidesticks Naval Systems Seminar 2017 109 n The Best Fighter in the World Needs the Best Engine Netvizyon 91 n New Products by FİGES Nurol Makina 4 n FNSS Shows It Is Ready for the New Generation AFV Öztiryakiler 17 and SPTWAV Projects n HAVELSAN Attracts Attention with ATAK Simulator ROKETSAN 11 n İŞBİR Highlights Tactical Silent Generators Samsun Yurt Savunma 73 n With UKAP, Katmerciler Prepares to Enter Sarsılmaz 61 Unmanned Land Vehicles Market n Meteksan Defence Turns Technological Gains SASAD 81 into Products Yaltes 67 n ICterra Achieves Goals in First IDEF Appearance Yonca Onuk JV 77 n With NMS 4x4, Nurol Makina Continues Tradition of Creating New Markets n Otokar Readies ALTAY to Present-Day Threats Anova 50 With the AHT Version n ROKETSAN Adds KAAN and MAM-C to Product Family Ayyazılım 89 n STM Sets Example with IDEF 2017 Campaign BİTES 69 n Impressions from the Exhibition DEICO 45 AMAC EVENTS ESNAD Defense 41 n 110 Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces INDES 57 n The 60th Anniversary of Korean-Turkish Diplomatic Relations and the 67th Anniversary of the Onuk-BG 107 Korean War OSSA 65 n Iftar Dinner of Military Attaché Office Sempro Danışmanlık 37 of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus n Plenary Meeting of AMAC 2017 Convened in Ankara TSS News 112 n Farewell Party for AMAC Members TTAF Savunma 74

EDITORIAL COMMENT JULY 2017

Progress in the Logistics Aspect of Sustainability here are three prominent issues concerning the develop- Meanwhile, Katmerciler continues to expand its portfolio of ment and sustainability of the Turkish defence and ae- vehicles, while TÜMOSAN is also asserting its position in the Trospace industry, which are exports, the ability to meet market. Furthermore, the role of certain newly-established the needs of non-defence public institutions, and, last but not partnerships, such as the RBSS joint venture founded by Rhe- least, the necessity to increate logistics activities. The organi- inmetall and BMC, will become more apparent over time. zaitonal changes the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries Time will tell whether Turkey’s domestic market will allow the (SSM) underwent has ensured that the topic of logistics is now continued existence of such a diversity of land vehicle manu- addressed by a separate SSM department on its own, and also facturers. However, future projects, and especially the serial accelerated the work being done in this particular field. With production programme for the ALTAY tanks, indicate that we the formation of the SSM Department of Logistics, there is now should be ready for new developments in the industry. greater emphasis being laid to activities in this area. Before continuing, we should also point out that, in addition to Bringing together the relevant parties in conferences it held in Turkey’s new projects, there is the possibility of new develop- 2009 and 2012, SSM is leading efforts to increase the overall ments concerning the domestic development/construction of a level of awareness on this issue, while also working to ensure power pack – a major component comprising the engine and that work in this area proceeds on a common ground. The 3rd transmission systems that is often the cause of problems and Life Cycle Management Conference, organised by the SSM and roadblocks in export projects. held on May 30, was an event which clearly showed that the fruits of these efforts addressing the industry are maturing. National Submarine to Enter Service in the 2030s It was important that this event – during which all stakeholders Having broadly covered the developments with land vehicles, involved in the life cycle process of a main battle system, from we should also mention an important milestone on the path le- the procurement authority to the end user, were represented – ading to the national submarine, which is expected to have a concluded with the joint decision that cooperation between the significant role in the future of the Turkish defence industry: public and private sectors should be enhanced. The National Submarine (MİLDEN) Workshop. We observed that many of the discussion points raised in previ- At this workshop held in June with significant level of partici- ous conferences had been resolved, and that all parties were in pation by the end user, procurement authority, and industry full agreement on the need for improving cooperation with the representatives; Admiral Bülent Bostanoğlu, Commander of private sector. This development is signalling that there will soon the Turkish Naval Forces, delivered a speech in which the fol- be more concrete developments in the field of logistics, both lowing statements were particularly important and relevant from the standpoint of users and the companies in the industry. for the future of the industry: “Having acquired the capability of implementing its own designs in line with operational needs, IDEF Remains on the Agenda our naval forces will, with the support of the Undersecretariat Although nearly two months have passed since the IDEF exhi- for Defence Industries, be able to realise even more ambitious bition, it still maintains its place on the agenda, and will very and larger-scale projects; this is an incontrovertible fact that likely continue to do so. First of all, we believe that mentioning no one can deny. The performance of our indigenous ships in IDEF, which was scene to many important developments, in service is a source of great pride for us.” only a few pages would fail to do justice to an exhibition of its Admiral Bostanoğlu also described the progress made by Tur- size and scale. Secondly, there are no other sources compiling key in the field of submarine construction, and expressed his or reporting developments from the IDEF exhibition, and from expectations concerning the local participation rate: “We can which the industry stakeholders can benefit. The knowledge now easily say that ‘we have sufficient experience in subma- that we are the only publication working on this exhibition, and rine construction’. As in the indigenous ship projects, our goal the responsibility this brings, are what have prompted us to co- is to finalise the indigenous submarine with the cooperation ver this topic so comprehensively. Having prepared the second and contributions of all universities, scientific institutions and section of our special IDEF dossier by bearing these two consi- industries. One of our priority targets will be ensuring a maxi- derations in mind, we are now sharing it with our readers in this mum level of local contribution in the prototype submarine to issue of MSI TDR. But there is one other point we would like to be designed.” briefly highlight. If you believe there are any important develop- Admiral Bostanoğlu also commented on the time frame in whi- ments we might have missed at IDEF, please share them with ch the national submarine will enter into service: “The skilled us, so that we can include them in the third, and probably last, workforce potential of the military and private sectors, as well section of our IDEF coverage, to be published on August issue as the scientists of our country, are leading the way, giving us of MSI TDR. Now returning back to the second section of our confidence and courage in developing surface and underwater IDEF dossier... platforms with advanced technology combat weapons and sys- This part of our special IDEF dossier prominently features tems. With this confidence and courage, I am certain that our news on land systems. The variety of the land vehicles at IDEF, indigenous submarine will be commissioned in the 2030s.” especially the ones that were displayed for the first time, was We hope to see you again in our August issue, where we will remarkable. share with our readers the main and noteworthy developments In this respect, the growth and development of Turkish compa- from the month of July, as well as the third part of our special nies in both the domestic and export markets is quite notewort- dossier on the IDEF exhibition. hy, especially for BMC, FNSS and Otokar, and also for Nurol Makina, which, in recent times, has solidified its position along Ümit Bayraktar the ranks of these three leading companies in the industry. Executive Editor MSI DEFENCE NEWS NATO ©

Turkey Expands Cooperation with NATO Members efence ministers Dof NATO member countries convened in Brussels on June 29. NATO

During the event, a number © of agreements were signed between the member of a solution that will consisted of a letter According to this letter of countries, two of which replace existing maritime of intent for expanded intent, these countries will involved Turkey. patrol aircraft. The said cooperation within the cooperate for the cost- The first of these covered solution is expected to frame of NATO, signed by effective procurement of the cooperation between six carry out antisubmarine 11 NATO member countries land based munitions, and NATO members – including warfare missions as that include Belgium, also work on developing Germany, France, Spain, well as reconnaissance, Denmark, France, Spain, common storage solutions Italy, Turkey and Greece surveillance and Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, for the future by increasing – for the development intelligence operations. Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, compatibility between their and commissioning The second agreement Greece and Finland. ammunition stocks.

B-SYS Takes the GENESİS to Barbaros Class Frigates he combat management system used in the Barbaros Tclass frigates is being modernised with the Barbaros Combat Management System (B-SYS), a variant of GENESİS. Set to replace the currently used TACTICOS Combat Management System, B-SYS will be supplied by HAVELSAN-ASELSAN joint venture, which is the prime contractor of the project. The signing ceremony of the TNFC relevant project was held on June 20 at the Istanbul Navy © Supply Group Command. n Carrying out maintenance and repair work with domestic The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries is resources throughout the warranty period. also conducting a separate project for the Mid-Life The project also comprises the design, production, testing/ Modernisation of Barbaros class frigates. The project on the verification and integration with B-SYS of an indigenous fire B-SYS comprises the following tasks: control system for the Barbaros class frigates’ 5/54 guns. n Development of the hardware and software needed for The work in this project will be carried out based on the integrating with the B-SYS the weapons and sensors experiences gained through the Gun Fire-Control System to be installed on the platform under the Mid-Life (GFCS), which was developed by the Turkish Naval Research Modernisation project, as well as all the existing systems Centre Command for the 76 mm gun installed on Gabya on the platform, class frigates and MİLGEM class corvettes. n Verifying the system through tests conducted on land The first ship of the project is planned to be delivered in and at sea, and November 2020.

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Work on Indigenous Submarine Continues with MİLDEN Workshop ork on the domestic and indigenous design and Wmanufacture of the next generation submarine for the Turkish Naval Forces continued with the National Submarine (MİLDEN) Workshop, held at the Design Project Office of the

Istanbul Shipyard Command on June 15-16. The meeting TNFC was attended by Admiral Bülent Bostanoğlu, Commander © of the Turkish Naval Forces; Admiral Veysel Kösele, Fleet The workshop poster featured a stylised drawing representing the submarine. Commander; Vice Admiral Hasan Şükrü Korlu, Commander problems. Prior to the procurement of these submarines, of the Northern Sea Area; and guests from the Turkish Naval there was important progress made towards resolving Forces Command (TNFC) and the defence industry. the [submarine’s] five major design problems. With this In his speech at the event, Admiral Bostanoğlu said: “Having achievement, the Turkish Naval Forces Command has shown acquired the capability of implementing its own designs in that its engineering infrastructure has reached the level line with operational needs, our naval forces will, with the where it can compete with German engineers, who have support of the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries, be n Designed and built a total of over 150 submarines since able to realise even more ambitious and larger-scale projects; World War II, and this is an incontrovertible fact that no one can deny. The n Is the world leader on conventional submarines. performance of our indigenous ships in service is a source We can now easily say that ‘We have sufficient experience in of great pride for us. As we enter the 51st year of the Turkish submarine construction’. As in the indigenous ship projects, defence industry’s journey in the construction of warships, our goal is to finalise the indigenous submarine with the which started back in 1966 with the building of the KOÇHİSAR, cooperation and contributions of all universities, scientific we see an industry that is now capable of exporting warships. institutions and industries. One of our priority targets will The interest of friendly and allied nations in adding our be ensuring a maximum level of local contribution in the indigenous ships to their inventories is the biggest sign of prototype submarine to be designed. I think that with our how big an accomplishment [the industry has made]... Now, indigenous submarines, we’ll need to work and come up with we would like to repeat with submarines the success we had new innovations in these areas: in surface warship design and construction. At the Gölcük n Integrated sonar fire control system, Shipyard Command, we have been carrying out overhauls for n High resolution optronic systems, submarines for 53 years, and have also been constructing n Periscope using state-of-the-art technology and them for 35 years. At Gölcük, we built all of the Preveze and capabilities, Gür class submarines, and half of the Ay class submarines – in other words, 11 submarines in total. Likewise, we are still working on the construction of the German-designed 214 class submarines, which will be equipped with state-of-the art technology, including an air independent propulsion system. As you know, the 214 class submarines have been sold to various countries,

Greece in particular, although TNFC they suffered some design ©

8 - July 2017 n Low probability of intercept radar (LPI/bistatic), n Electronic Support (ES) systems that are also capable of intercepting LPI radars, n Communication-ES capability (COMINT-SIGINT), n Precision inertial navigation system, n Capabilities for releasing and retrieving manned or unmanned underwater vehicles and aircraft, n Systems for the joint operations of submarine-underwater offence teams, n EHF/ SHF band satellite communication system with high bandwidth, n Automatic underwater recognition and identification (underwater IFF), n Floating antenna systems, n Communication buoys, n Advanced link systems, n Battery with high power and capacity, n Efficient power transfer system with air independent propulsion system, n Long range indigenous guided munition, capable of striking land targets, n Indigenous torpedo, FNSS n Indigenous naval mine, © n Torpedo and mine countermeasure systems. Considering that countries which design and build submarines FNSS Plastic Battle Armour need 15 years before they can deliver these vessels to their navies, and taking into account our ongoing project for the Modelling Show Turns 10 procurement of next generation submarines, I can like to tell n June 16, FNSS shared the details of this year’s Plastic you, dear stakeholders from the industry, that we have plenty OBattle Armour Modelling Show . Held for the 10th time of time to get started. That’s why for the coming period, our this year, this annually-held contest has, over the past 10 biggest expectation from the private sector is that they make years, evolved from a local event organised with a small effective use of the time ahead, by taking concept, design and group to an international event with broad participation. The construction processes into consideration, and that they work statement released by FNSS underlined that, on the occasion to achieve the necessary level in terms of meeting system and of the 10th anniversary, the competition committee has capacity development-related requirements. prepared important surprises for the participants. Thus, our priority target is to finalise the design and The competition, which will be held at FNSS’ facilities construction of our indigenous submarine, which will be between September 16 and 17, will include the following commissioned in the seas surrounding our country in the categories, along with the new categories added this year: 2030s, with a maximum domestic contribution rate. In line n Military Tracked Land Vehicles 1914-1945 World Wars with this target, the submarine will be built: n Military Wheeled and Semi-Tracked Land Vehicles n In the configuration required to meet the needs of 1914-1945 World Wars our naval forces, n Modern Military Land Vehicles from 1945 and Onwards n By using the skilled personnel and infrastructure of the n Military Figures Turkish Naval Forces Command, and l Historical and/or Military Figures n With the cooperation and contributions of all stakeholders l Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Post-Apocalyptic Figures in the defence industry. l Busts The skilled workforce potential of the military and private n Diorama (Scaled Replica) sector, as well as the scientists of our country, are leading the n 1:48 Scale way, giving us confidence and courage in developing surface n 1:72 Scale and underwater platforms with advanced technology combat n “What-if” Land Vehicles weapons and systems. With this confidence and courage, I am In the context of the event, a seminar and a colloquium, certain that our indigenous submarine will be commissioned moderated by the evaluation committee (the competition jury), in the 2030s.” will also be organised with the aim of offering an opportunity Following the opening remarks, the workshop proceeded for the modellers to improve themselves. The award according to its preset objectives, which included sharing ceremony of the contest will be held on September 17. information to domestic companies; promoting the skills As in the previous years, the event on September 17 and capabilities of domestic companies, in terms of will be open for public. As such, the competition, which supporting design and production activities; and identifying distinguishes itself from other similar competitions around areas of potential risk during the design and construction the world in that it is organised at a facility which designs and phases, as well as areas of weakness in indigenous produces military vehicles, will also serve as an opportunity production efforts. to promote the facilities and vehicles of FNSS.

July 2017 - 9 MSI DEFENCE NEWS

he Undersecretariat for TDefence Industries (SSM) issued a press release on June 14 to share information about the Unmanned and Autonomous Land Vehicles Design Contest, held for the first time. The contest, called ROBOİK, is organised for the design of unmanned systems that will increase the operational SSM

capabilities in the field © of internal security or military, reduce the margin SSM Organises Design Contest for of error, and minimise the possibility of casualties Unmanned and Autonomous Land Vehicles among personnel. Covering down to the subsystem rules, and the conditions for influence. This contest the conceptual design level, by using 3D participation. The contest will serve as an interface of unmanned, remote modelling software, and also has its own Facebook, that aims to create an controlled or autonomous requires the contestants Twitter and Instagram industry with a wide military land vehicles with to present in a digital accounts as well as YouTube level of participation and ballistic protection, the format the detailed plans channel. involvement. competition is organised and scenarios concerning In its statement, SSM n The plan is for the in the following categories, the technology and highlighted two other points contest to take place which are both open to local implementation of these about the contest: within the scope of the and foreign contestants: vehicles. The winner of n “The defence industry collaboration between n Free Drawing Category: this category, which is is no longer a field that the triad of researchers, In this category, which open for individuals as involves companies industrialist, and end is open for participation well as groups, will be operating only in a users, so as to increase at an individual level, the awarded with a prize of certain line of business; universities’ and R&D contestants are expected ¨100,000. it is transforming into centres’ interest in the to freely put forth their Further information on this a branch of industry defence industry. We unique design ideas. The contest can be found at where we see [companies will also determine required criteria include http://roboik.ssm.gov.tr/. contribute at a faster and announce this technological suitability, The website of the contest pace from a broader year the format for the and the applicability includes all relevant range of areas], and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, of these designs and information about the types which enjoys a growing Underwater and Surface drawings in terms of of vehicles, the contest impact and area of Vehicle parts of the production. The designs competition, which will be and drawings need to performed in 2018.” be submitted in digital Those wishing to participate format. The winner of this in the ROBOİK contest need category will be awarded to register by September 30. with a prize of ¨30,000. The results of the contest n 3D Model Design will be announced on Category: This category October 30, while the award

covers the detailed SSM ceremony is scheduled for

design of vehicle models, © November 15.

Katmerciler at NATO Panel atmerciler took part in the 14th NATO International Airport Accidents and KFire Fighting Panel held in Belek, Antalya, between June 13-16. Personnel providing firefighting and rescue services at military airports of NATO member countries were represented at the highest level at this panel, which mainly focused on the updating of the relevant regulations. The event was attended by a total of 41 participants, consisting of military authorities in this field, as well as industry representatives from 15 countries. The statement released by Katmerciler described that the meeting involved a high-level of Katmerciler exchange of information and experience, and that it was very fruitful. ©

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Tender to be Opened for Serial Production Phase of ALTAY Project Otokar © tokar sent a Material with Indigenous Capabilities OEvent Disclosure to Project (ALTAY Project) of comprehensively in through a tender. We the Public Disclosure the Undersecretariat for terms of administrative, will be following further Platform on June 9 to Defence Industries (SSM), financial and technical statements to be made by provide information had announced to the public aspects, the terms the SSM concerning this about the latest status of our submission of the BAFO of the contract, particularly process, and in the event the ALTAY Project. The (Best and Final Offer) for those relating to price, our company decides to statement reads as follows: this project to the SSM. could not be agreed take part in this tender, the “Our latest Material Event However, the letter notified upon. The offer was necessary statements will Disclosure dated August by the SSM to our company therefore rejected, and be released by our company 29, 2016, concerning the today stated that while the decision was taken as per the relevant Modern Tank Production the offer was evaluated to meet the existing need regulations.”

ASELSAN Announced Seven

MSI TDR New Contracts in June

© n June, ASELSAN announced to Borsa Istanbul a Inumber of newly-signed contracts: n On June 2, the company reported that it signed two contracts with a total value of €29,676,883 within the context of the project for the Supply of Mobile Surveillance Units for Increasing Border Surveillance Capacity of Borders between Turkey and EU. The said contracts were signed between ASELSAN Mustafa Ertürk Appointed and the Prime Ministry Undersecretary of Treasury’s Corporate Relations Director Central Finance and Contracts Unit. Within the scope of these contracts, deliveries will be performed at Otokar in 2018. aking into account its growing business volume and n On June 6, ASELSAN reported that it signed two Tits increasing range of projects, Otokar decided to contracts regarding the supply of SARP Remote establish an Ankara-based Corporate Relations Directorate, Controlled Weapon System. The contract signed with appointing Mustafa Ertürk, a well-known figure in the Nurol Makina on April 27, 2016, was amended on industry, as its head. Ertürk’s tenure will commence in July. June 5, with ASELSAN receiving an additional order Born in Ankara in 1965, Mustafa Ertürk started his valued at €15,500,000. Similarly, the contract signed professional career in 1990 as a sales representative with Otokar on July 20, 2016 was also amended at Çukurova İthalat ve İhracat A.Ş. Afterwards, he held on May 29, with ASELSAN receiving an additional various positions at ASELSAN, including as Administrative order valued at €15,500,000. In accordance with Personnel between 1991 and 1997, Chief of Business the amendments performed on these contracts, Development between 1997 and 2000, Market Development deliveries will be completed over the course of this Manager between 2000 and 2003, Market Development year. Director between 2003 and 2010, and International n ASELSAN announced on June 15 that it signed an Marketing Director between 2010 and 2014. In addition agreement with STM regarding the procurement of to the different roles he assumed within his organisation the Commando Modernization Electro Optic Systems, between 2006 and 2014, he also served as a member of valued at total of $40,388,921and ¨128,123,688. ASELSAN’s Executive Board. Mustafa Ertürk is married Within the context of the said agreement, deliveries and is the father of two children. will be made in 2018. Within the context of Otokar’s business development n ASELSAN also reported two contracts signed on activities aiming to expand its existing customer and June 22 and 23 with the Undersecretariat for Defence project portfolio, the Corporate Relations Directorate will Industries regarding domestic helicopter platform also conduct customer satisfaction-oriented activities in needs. While the first agreement is valued at a coordination with the company’s relevant project units. The total of ¨11,500,000and $12,300,000, the second directorate office will be based in Koç Towers, located in agreement is valued at a total of ¨38,190,169and Söğütözü, Ankara. $10,763,615. Within the context of both contracts, As MSI TDR, we wish Mustafa Ertürk every success in his deliveries will be performed between new assignment. 2017 and 2021.

12 - July 2017 SSM Publishes Request for Information Documents for Two More Projects he Undersecretariat for Defence Industries published two Request for Information (RFI) Documents in June. The first Tone, posted on June 6, was concerning research for a Ship-Based Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System. The other RFI, posted on June 29, was concerning a Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System for Aerial Photography. TİM ©

TAI Celebrates 44th Anniversary as Industry’s Top Exporter AI celebrated the 44th gains capabilities in the anniversary as the export has become the export Tanniversary of its field of aviation. champion of the defence champion of the defence establishment on June 30. Today, TAI deservedly and aerospace industry. and aerospace industry Assoc. Prof. Dr. Temel takes pride in showcasing The 24th Ordinary General for six consecutive years Kotil, President & CEO at international platforms Assembly and Champions since 2011, was presented of TAI, commented on its products manufactured of Exports Award Ceremony by Deputy Prime Minister the anniversary with the with 100 percent indigenous of the Turkish Exporters’ Nurettin Canikli and Nihat following words: “In line capital, and in contributing Assembly (TİM) was held in Zeybekci, Minister of with the new approach that to our country’s exports Istanbul on June 9. Economy, to Prof. Dr. Oğuz emerged in Turkey in the through collaborations In addition to being the top Borat, the Chairman of the 1970s – based on the slogan with the world’s leading exporter of the Turkish Board of Directors at the that can be summarised aviation companies. By defence and aerospace company. The statement as ‘Build your own aircraft’ contributing to the rise of industry according to the released by TAI stated that – TAI was established in Turkish aviation, TAI will 2016 assessment of the company’s exports 1974 as the embodiment continue to play its part TİM, TAI also ranked were valued at $500 million of the hope that our nation in many more projects for 20th in the TİM Top in 2016, and that the export would reach the skies, and many years to come.” 1000 Exporters list. The target for 2023 is to make sure our country TAI celebrated its 44th award of TAI, which $2-3 billion.

Defence and Aerospace Industry Companies Listed in TİM’s Top 1000 Exporter Companies 2016 2016 2016 Sectorial Industry General Company Exports Exports Ranking Ranking (dollars) (dollars) 1 20 TAI 477,593,581.46 456,786,497.30 2 41 TEI 237,097,766.20 235,398,619.89 3 118 MKEK 112,911,263.28 109,311,785.57 4 101 FNSS 132,590,535.11 99,267,168.13 5 108 ASELSAN 125,131,607.63 95,374,819.12 6 228 Did Not Want to Disclose Its Name 63,835,210.40 63,659,210.40 7 167 Alp Aviation 77,086,368.44 58,605,316.86 8 221 ROKETSAN 65,321,400.57 57,902,207.95 9 329 BMC 48,219,569.62 47,936,034.26 10 432 HEPER Metal A.Ş. 38,874,491.11 32,354,107.34 11 589 HAVELSAN 28,778,510.98 26,675,221.00 12 735 Did Not Want to Disclose Its Name 24,084,951.91 22,885,495.44

July 2017 - 13 MSI INTERVIEW

MSI TDR: Could you share your Turkey and Poland: thoughts concerning our defence relations, both at a bilateral level and under the framework of NATO? Partners with High In this context, could you also share your general assessment about our Potential for Cooperation countries’ defence industry relations? Bartłomiej GRABSKI: Turkey is a very ©

MSI TDR important partner for Poland, both in the security and industrial dimensions. In terms of security, I want to point out our regular high-level military staff consultations and our reciprocal engagement in the military exercises, which are regularly conducted either in Turkey or in Poland. When looking at the level of NATO, we should definitely highlight our cooperation within the Air- borne Electronic Attack initiative that both our countries are leading. In terms of the defence industry, there are some interesting prospective areas; however, they require further investigation. I believe that having such broad potential, both our countries will be able to define areas of mutual interest.

MSI TDR: During the MSPO 2014, a memorandum of understanding was signed between ASELSAN and ZM Tarnow. With this memorandum, the two companies expressed their intent Just as Turkey, Poland emphasises armament to jointly seek and pursue production, development and marketing projects due to the threats in its region, while also opportunities, in areas where working to develop its national defence and aerospace ASELSAN’s capabilities in stabilisation, industry. In recent times, several Turkish companies servo drives, electro-optics, target tracking and fire control could be used have held meetings with Poland concerning a number in a complementary role. As a sign of joint projects. We have had the opportunity to meet of the agreement reached by the two companies, ZM Tarnow showcased with Grabski Bartłomiej, Undersecretary of State its 12.7 mm anti-material sniper rifle in the Polish Ministry of National Defence, who was during the exhibition together with an integrated ASELSAN Python Thermal among the visitors of IDEF 2017, and discussed with Weapon Sight. What developments have him the defence industry cooperation between the two taken place since this memorandum of understanding was signed? countries from Poland’s point of view. Bartłomiej GRABSKI: Based on the Birol TEKİNCE / [email protected] signed memorandum, discussions were held on the following subjects, during the 2014 period: n Anti-aircraft system cooperation: ASELSAN The Shilka modernization, © n Naval Remote-Controlled Weapon System: Integration of ZMT’s weapons – the 23 mm anti-aircraft cannon, 12.7 mm WLKM machine gun, 12.7x108 mm NSV machine gun, and 7.62x51 mm UKM 2000 machine gun – on ASELSAN’s remote controlled weapon stations,

14 - July 2017 n ASELSAN’s Radar System for the CİRİT is also among the weapons of the T129 ATAK helicopters. ZMT Anti-Aircraft System. After the exchange of information and offers, the subjects were no longer continued due to changes in modernization and procurement programs and a re-evaluation of priorities and needs. In 2015, ZMT sent to ASELSAN the RFI for LEOPARD tank modernization kits; however this contact did not progress since ZMT will finally participate only in the drivetrain modernization package, not involving ASELSAN capabilities. ROKETSAN © However, I need to mention that ASELSAN MSI TDR: Prior to MSPO 2015, the has been successfully cooperating T129 ATAK with the Polish industry for the last T129 ATAK helicopter – one of the few years. The most important proj- candidates competing in Poland’s ects are: ASELSAN’s ISTAR package for KRUK programme – had performed a ROSOMAK 8x8 APC, developed in co- successful promotional tour in Poland. operation with Polish the companies, How was Turkey’s participation in WB Electronics and Rosomak S.A. A simi- the KRUK programme, with the T129 lar project is being developed in coopera- ATAK, received in Poland? What tion with WB Electronics and AMZ Kutno. were the impressions of the Polish ASELSAN is also one of the contend- procurement authorities concerning ers for the Polish Short/Mid-Range Air this helicopter? defence and Counter-Ballistic Missile Bartłomiej GRABSKI: Poland appreci- Program Narew. ates Turkish participation in the KRUK programme and TAI’s efforts at promot- MSI TDR: Following its cooperation ing the product during the 2015 tour, as talks with WCBKT at MSPO 2014 on land well as technical discussions strictly platform simulators and cryptology, concerning the acquisition process. ASELSAN had signed a memorandum of Turkish openness and flexibility have TAI

understanding with this company. Under been positively evaluated by our pro- © this agreement, both companies are curement staff. Poland congratulates expected to evaluate new opportunities Turkey on its ability to build an indige- for expanding business in Turkey, nous attack helicopter, possessing such TAI

Poland and third country markets. What broad flight and combat capabilities. © developments have taken place since Nonetheless, I must stress that our ad- the signing of this memorandum of ministrative process regarding KRUK understanding? program is currently on going. We also Bartłomiej GRABSKI: This MoU did not need to take into consideration the fact turn into a project because of final eval- that the recently published Strategic uation stating that Polish MoD will de- Defence Review may impose on the velop indigenous encryption protocols Polish Ministry of National Defence an based on national know-how, includ- obligation to reformulate our acquisi- ing the programming and engineering tion plans. Therefore, we need to wait resources of the National Centre for for our final decisions concerning the Cryptology (NCK) and other resources. KRUK programme. Polish Air Force personnel being briefed about the T129 at Bydgoszcz Airport, together with pilots from the TLF and TAI. © TAI

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Left to right: Birol Tekince, Coordinator, Editorial Board & International Relations at MSI TDR, Grabski Bartłomiej, Undersecretary of State in the Polish Ministry of National Defence and TAI Colonel Michal Piasecki, Defense Attaché of Poland ©

MSI TDR: During MSPO 2015, lowing works were performed: MSI TDR: During MSPO 2015, ROKETSAN and WZL-1 signed a n Verification of mounting points ROKETSAN also signed an agreement contract regarding the integration of and missiles configuration for with MESKO concerning the production the 2.75” laser-guided CİRİT and the Mi-24, with regards to mass, of the CİRİT, UMTAS, the laser Long Range Anti-Tank UMTAS missiles dimensions and placement, guidance kit TEBER, air defence to the platforms in the inventory of n Analysis of components missile, and other precision-guided the Polish Armed Forces. What kinds needed for modernisation – number systems. Could you please tell us of developments have taken place and placement of control panels, about the latest situation concerning subsequently with this contract? displays, electronic modules, this subject? Bartłomiej GRABSKI: WZL-1 estab- observtion and targeting systems, Bartłomiej GRABSKI: Mesko has on- lished contacts with Turkish compa- and crew workload, going discussions and close coopera- nies during the Polish-Turkish industry n Verification of required helicopter tion with ROKETSAN on the common meetings in 2014. Cooperation and dis- and weapon system I/O signals, development of precision-guided am- cussions with such companies as TAI, also with regards to cost-reduction munition and systems as well as the air ROKETSAN and ASELSAN were focused possibilities, defence missile system. on the KRUK attack helicopter program n Analysis of workshare and company – up to D-level maintenance and manu- responsibilities, and On behalf of our readers, we would facturing opportunities for the helicop- n ROKETSAN’s initial offer for like to thank Grabski Bartłomiej, ter and its systems and installations – integration and tests. Undersecretary of State in the Polish and the possibility of modernisation for WZL-1 is ready for further cooperation Ministry of National Defence, for taking Polish and foreign Mi-family helicopters. with Turkish companies on the projects the time to answer our questions and Regarding the ROKETSAN CİRİT and mentioned above and possible future for providing us with such valuable UMTAS missiles’ integration, the fol- solutions. information. MSI TDR ©

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Ahmet Mithat Ertuğ Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir

he objectives of the conference, the first and SSM Discusses second of which were held in 2009 and 2012, were as Life Cycle Management Tfollows: n To procure through life cycle management approach for the Third Time: the main battle systems that will enter the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), n To carry out the maintenance and management of Public-Private systems that are already in the inventory of the TAF, or which will enter the inventory in the future, so as to ensure a high level of combat readiness in a Sector cost-effective manner. n To facilitate exchange of information among all Cooperation stakeholders, and take concrete steps toward the future concerning the combined use of the TAF’s organic capabilities and the competencies of the to Increase defence and aerospace industry. The 3rd Life Cycle Management The conference started with the opening speeches, and continued with four panels. Following these panels, a clos- Conference, organised by the ing panel was held with the attendance of some of the mod- Undersecretariat for Defence Industries erators from the first four panels, a general assessment (SSM), was held in Ankara on May 30, was made of the conference. based on the theme of “Designing the Essential to Use An Approach Based on Support, and Supporting the Design”. Planned Logistic Support Delivering the opening speech of the conference, Ahmet Represented at this conference were all Mithat Ertuğ, Acting Chairman of the Board of Directors the stakeholders involved in the life cycle of the Defence and Aerospace Industry Manufacturers Association (SASAD), said: “Considering that the existing process of a main battle system, ranging product support systems being applied to the products on from the procurement authority to the the field are failing to provide the required level of performance, it is apparent that an update with a planned logistic end user. During the event, attendees support approach has become indispensable... Starting all representing the Ministry of National the way from the design phase, the life cycle management process should focus on making no sacrifices from the bal- Defence (MND), SSM, service commands, ance between cost-effectiveness, performance, and prod- and the defence and aerospace industry uct support. In addition, by using the resources of both private and public sectors for the current products in the field, shared their views and approaches on life we should adopt an integrated logistic support approach in cycle management. The topic that was the order to acquire an applicable, non-duplicating and inte-

MSI TDR grated support infrastructure.”

© most addressed during the conference was cooperation between the public and We Need to Follow Up the Topics We Discuss private sector. Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir, the Undersecretary for Defence Industries, was the next to take the floor after Ertuğ, and

All photographs: Alper ÇALIK / [email protected] shared his views about life cycle management: “Once a

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product is procured, life cycle management becomes as established a platform where all stakeholders working on important as, or perhaps even more important than, the this issue can share their opinions. It is indispensable for all procurement process itself. We learned very well from our of the stakeholders to contribute in a way that ensures the last meetings that the maintenance and management of continuity of these environments and discussion, and helps foreign-origin products becomes very tedious after their these concepts mature. Likewise, while putting into prac- procurement. This is why our colleagues, who have experi- tice the relevant practices, all stakeholders should work in enced the consequences of both foreseen and unforeseen coordination and establish a systematic approach for this. costs, and seen how these costs affect the level of oper- This is an absolute precondition for success. If we come ational readiness, are present here today with us in this together in this conference to talk about these issues, but meeting hall... Considering that the work on this subject fail to follow up, it wouldn’t make sense to gather at an- first began six or seven years ago, it is clear that we need to other conference to discuss the same topics again... For speed things up a little. The reason I am pointing this out is the service commands, the primary objective is being com- that we have a significant gap when it comes to discussing bat ready at all times... The more we can help them in the the issue multilaterally, bringing different parties together phases prior to [combat operations], and support them, the in a common environment to let them share their ideas, greater [our country’s] combat readiness and operational and developing a common strategy. I am pleased to have skills will be... One of the most important outcomes we expect from this conference is setting a schedule to address this issue. How will we proceed from now on? How will we follow up the issues we discussed here? How will we share these tasks? How will we ensure that the end-user can use products without any problems or worries? These are the points we need to ponder; and of course, we also have to figure out the most cost-effective way of doing these.”

SSM’s Life Cycle Management Approach Following the opening speeches, the first panel moderated by Serdar Demirel, Deputy Undersecretary for Defence Industries was held. During the panel, SSM and TÜBİTAK executives from different levels gave presentations about their respective organisations’ approaches on life cycle management. Speaking at the opening of the panel, Demirel referred to the maintenance units within the TAF, saying: “It is true that the TAF has an organic structure, which has been very successful. We hope it continues like this. On the other hand, we also have the Turkish defence and aerospace industry, for which it is essential that we receive support.” Speakers at the panel provided the following information:

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Demir Çiğdemoğlu Özgür Özdemir

n Abdullah Erol Aydın, Head of the of SSM Department of has been completed and the success rate achieved Logistics, shared information about the purpose of was much higher than targeted. He noted that this the conference, the studies previously conducted in was perceived as an exemplary success on Logistic this area, the Five Stakeholders (5S) Model shown in Support Service Contracts, both by the user and by the Figure 1, and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Undersecretariat. He then mentioned the Concept of concept shown in Figure 2. Aydın stated that the PPP Talent Matrix, the ongoing logistic support projects, approach used in the maintenance and management and the support success rate as well as penalty system of the C-130 aircraft of the Royal Air Force resulted being applied in these projects. The Concept of Talent in a total cost-saving of $321 million, adding that the Matrix is based on the principle of planning the required maintenance and management of nearly 300 utility investments, and avoiding duplicate investments, helicopters, either already in TAF’s inventory or by identifying the organisations capable of providing soon to enter the inventory, could also be carried out depot-level maintenance and the capabilities of using a similar approach. Aydın revealed that there contractor companies. Meanwhile, the support success is a plan to establish a platform called “The Turkish rate used within the context of logistic support projects Defence Industry Life Cycle Management Platform” refers to the portion of prime contractor’s liabilities that under the umbrella of SSM, with the aim of enabling have been met. If the prime contractor fails to achieve the stakeholders to work together on issues such as the expected performance rate, certain penalties are alternative life cycle management models, processes, applied. In the coming period, SSM is also planning to methods, analyses, standards, costs, and public-private reward companies that exceed expectations. partnerships. He also pointed out that the support to n Özgür Özdemir, Naval and Simulator Logistics Project be provided by the stakeholders to this platform would Manager at SSM, shared information about the projects also yield more effective results in terms of life cycle for which Request for Proposal (RfP) documents management. are being prepared, and also about logistic support n Demir Çiğdemoğlu, Air and Land Logistics Director projects. Both the Air and Land Logistics Directorate at SSM, gave information about the contracted Logistic and the Naval and Simulator Logistics Directorate Support Projects and the projects in preparation under the SSM Department of Logistics are planning phase. He stated that the periodic evaluation of the the life cycle in an integrated manner in the Indigenous project, whose prime contractor is Turkish Technic, Helicopter, ALTAY Tank, HÜRKUŞ B and C, KARAOK

Bilal Aktaş Bilkutay Yılmaz

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Weapon System, Anti-Tank Vehicles, AKYA and SGRS also focus on supporting such activities through the (Coast Surveillance Radar Systems Development / mechanisms of offset, credit, and EYDEP (Industrial Serial Production) projects. Moreover, there is also Competence Evaluation Project).” ongoing work in numerous projects for logistic support n By providing figures, Bilkutay Yılmaz, Director contracts and contract preparation; these projects of Project Monitoring and Assessment at the SSM include the ones for the Command Control Aircraft, the Department of Corporate Quality and Subsidiaries 2nd Tactical UAV Gözcü, JAİKU-İKU, HÜRKUŞ-B Basic Administration, touched upon the importance of Trainer Aircraft, STAMP, Early Warning and Control the analysis methods used for calculating life cycle Aircraft, PT-6 Engines, BORA Missile System, Kornet-E management costs. He then listed as follows the Anti-Tank Weapon System, EHTES (Electronic Warfare share of some of the costs that make up a main battle Testing and Training Range), Long Horizon, Simulation system’s total cost: design and development cost, 7 Systems, Electronic Warfare Support Centre, and percent; production and investment cost, 23 percent; DEHTES (Naval Electronic Warfare Testing and Training maintenance and sustainment cost, 68 percent; and Range). break-up cost, 2 percent. n Bilal Aktaş, Head of the SSM Department of n Cemil Sağıroğlu, Director of TÜBİTAK BİLGEM Industrialisation, said: “Promoting industrialists so Software Technologies Research Institute (YTE), that they can provide logistic support is very important. mentioned TÜBİTAK BİLGEM YTE’s possible The SSM drafts plans on the allocation of resources. contributions to the development of a sustainable Whenever there is a large-scale logistic support life cycle management model. project, we also seek to include a credit mechanism that aims to support the relevant field in the related Maintenance and Management Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) decision. Capabilities of the Industry Another issue that will be important for us in the During the second panel of the conference, the representa- coming period will be the indigenisation of subsystems tives of various companies from the defence and aerospace and components that have an impact on logistic industry gave presentations. The common issues discussed supportability. The certification and qualification of included the public-private sector cooperation, suggested subsystems and components to be indigenised is one models for product support strategies, proposed solutions of the most critical points. In the days to come, we will for problems that may arise, and companies’ expectations

Behçet Karataş Muammer Akpınar

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Savaş Yanık Dr. Mehmet Yavuz Aka

as well as their short, medium and long-term targets. Hü- l to issue ILS contracts in line with a life cycle seyin Baysak, General Secretary of SASAD, who moderated management approach starting from the very the panel, delivered a speech at the beginning of the pan- beginning in procurement contracts, by taking into el: “We, as industrialists, express our sincere thanks to account product sustainability for products at every SSM for issuing such a regulation. Because we think that level, and to follow up and monitor the execution of integrated logistic support, or performance based logistic such ILS contracts; support, will have a significant effect in terms of the sus- l to facilitate the performance package in integrated tainability of the industry. We, as industrialists, have started activities and product support processes through to gain experience through the pilot projects described in long-term support agreements.” the previous panel. In the presentations that will shortly be n Savaş Yanık, Vice President of HAVELSAN, given by our industrialists, we will see that they have reor- stated that the separate logistic information systems ganised themselves very effectively in this regard, and now used by the General Staff, service commands and have a very high level of readiness.” MND could be combined under an Integrated Logistic The speakers of the second panel and the highlights of their Information System (ILIS), a platform which HAVELSAN presentations were as follows: may develop. If the ILIS can be put into practice, n Behçet Karataş, Surface Systems Programme Director the benefits it will bring to the users will include at ASELSAN, emphasised the following: “Establishing effective stock management, effective performance a logistic informatics infrastructure between the TAF management, and procurements that are rapid and and the industry is also among our plans. If you ask economic. The system’s advantages for companies are what this infrastructure is all about, we can say that listed as follows: it is relates to warehouse management, malfunction l A predictable and sustainable market structure will warnings, etc. Our intention is to carry out all these be formed, electronically and through a common interface. As l The procurement and delivery times will be shorter, ASELSAN, we adopt a Customer Relations Management l Inventory costs will be reduced, and approach; and currently, we are using this mechanism l Competitive advantage will be gained. in our work with the Turkish Naval Forces Command n Dr. Mehmet Yavuz Aka, Vice President of ROKETSAN, (TNFC). Malfunction warnings are received through stated logistic support for a main battle system can this mechanism, and we can respond in rapidly by involve well over 10 types of different contracts, precluding any interruption of the relevant activities. including the main supply contract. He noted that this is We think there should be a common informatics a very complicated process, adding that it will be much infrastructure that would allow us and the TAF to easier to manage the process through a single Supply access, at the same time, the information concerning and Life Cycle Management Contract that covers all spare parts in the warehouse, and to use these parts in relevant services. Reminding that subcontractors are case of a malfunction that may occur at any location.” also important participants in the ILS, Dr. Aka stressed n Muammer Akpınar, President of Logistics Services that existing documentation on ILS, such as standards, Department of TAI, said: “In sum, we think it’s manuals and guides, are originally from the United necessary: States, noting that such document should be localised l For the SSM to issue a common Integrated Logistic and indigenised. Support (ILS) Directive that covers and addresses n Haldun Olgun, Business Development Manager the capabilities of domestic defence industry at FNSS, talked about their direct expertise regarding companies and the TAF, which will ensure that the product support. In this context, FNSS conducts objectives of all procurement processes – especially various logistic support activities for armoured vehicles those relating to indigenisation processes – are well- belonging to the armed forces of the United Arab understood by all stakeholders, allowing objectives to Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Belgium. Likewise, be met in full and in a timely manner; it is also discussing the provision of logistic support

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for the armoured vehicles recently exported to Oman. support strategy includes ensuring greater reliability; In the model FNSS applies in the UAE, first the spare preparing the lists for the minimum required parts are sold, after which FNSS staff carries out equipment under operating conditions; and establishing maintenance and repair activities. On the other hand, an operations-based supply chain. He then provided as in the example of Saudi Arabia, FNSS operates a detailed explanations about these steps. military factory owned by this country’s own army, n M. Selim Buğdanoğlu, Defence Industry Projects from which it carries out half-life modernisation of the Manager at TAİS, listed the factors affecting the life armoured vehicles. Furthermore, FNSS also supplies cycle costs of ships as initial construction, personnel, spare parts for the armoured vehicles of the Belgian fuel, maintenance, sustainment, fast consumables, and army. The model planned for Oman is similar to the decommissioning expenses. He reminded that during one applied in the UAE. However, Oman also wishes the ship’s design phase, the number of personnel is to include its own personnel into the maintenance considered as an input, and that a reduction in the need processes. In Turkey, FNSS provides logistic support for living quarters allows for smaller-sized vessels, for SAMUR and KUNDUZ vehicles, in line with various which in turn reduces the engine power required by performance criteria. the ship as well as its personnel costs. Buğdanoğlu n Oğuz Korkut Kibaroğlu, Armoured Vehicles System also added the following: “We consider that, in the ship Engineering Director at OTOKAR, stated that the building contracts to be signed in the coming period, development phase of the ALTAY tank involved 4,000 the principles and methods concerning planned repair man hours of engineering, the design of over 100 and maintenance works, as well as the methods for the maintenance support equipment, the conduct of 250 repair of malfunctions, should also be included in the analyses, and 150 design modifications/changes. procurement specifications.” Kibaroğlu also summarised the cooperative efforts that will be conducted, in this context, between the Life Cycle from the Perspective of End Users public and private sectors: “We think that, to the extent The third panel of the conference, in which the representa- allowed by the work force and experience of the private tives of Land, Air and Naval Forces Commands as well as sector, the relevant workshops at the military factories the representatives of the Turkish National Police talked can be used or operated either by a public-private about life cycle management from the perspective of end partnership or only by the private sector, with the users, was moderated by Major General Veli Tarakçı, who aim of providing maintenance for the private sector’s was serving as the Deputy Undersecretary of MND at the products that enter the inventory.” time of the event. “As you know, especially after the ex- n Deniz Şişlioğlu, ILS Manager at BMC, listed that treme incidents in our southeastern region and the certain the main steps for developing an indigenous product threats against the continuity of our state, a need for re-

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Deniz Şişlioğlu M. Selim Buğdanoğlu

viewing and reassessing from the beginning some of the means and capabilities I currently hold. And to do that, logistic systems, as in the case of all operations and intelli- I need to be sure that the private sector’s support gence systems, has occurred. One of those logistic systems will be sustainable, wherever and whenever I need it – is the life cycle management we are discussing here now. in other words, especially during military operations. But the most important point we take into account in this In other words, I need to see professionalism regard is that logistic systems designed with former setups [from them].” need, structures that are able to address hybrid warfare Following Major General Tarakçı, who summarised the conditions under the light of asymmetrical threat in the TAF’s approach to cycle management, the following speak- 21st century. MND has already commenced works in this ers also shared their views concerning the topic: direction”, Major General Veli Tarakçı said. n On behalf of the Turkish Land Forces Command, Colonel Zafer Kardan took the floor and stated that Logistics Needed Both during the average time between the failures of system War and in Peace subcomponents cannot be estimated in supply projects, Major General Tarakçı continued his speech as follows: which leads to difficulties in the stock management “The Logistics system of the TAF begins in peacetime, of systems. He noted that the systems procured and continues during mobilization and war. Rather than from abroad lack data packages, and that, due to the a system that works perfectly only during times of peace, problems associated with the coding of inventory items, we also need a system that works perfectly during times the same material can end up by being recorded with of war. At first glance, everything seems relatively calm more than one stock number/code in the inventory. and simple during times of peace. However, what is im- n On behalf of the Turkish Naval Forces Command, portant is for us to being able to ensure sustainability Commander Ufuk Canöz pointed out that since most of during conditions of war, under the same rules and condi- the time the companies are ‘prime contractors’ rather tions. Therefore, to be clear, what I need are reliable pro- than material producers or suppliers, they sometimes cesses and systems that won’t let me down during times of need to refer to the relevant subcontractor or supplier war”. He then added: “Before handing over to the private to get information about certain requests. He noted that sector [for maintenance and repair purposes] any main the contracts and commitments are lacking detailed materials and equipment whose life cycle I am currently statements or explanations about the spare part managing, I would have to discard an equal amount of support to be provided.

The moderator and speakers of the third panel of the conference (left to right): Lieutenant Colonel Cenk Yaman, Colonel Zafer Kardan, Major General Veli Tarakçı, Commander Ufuk Canöz and 3rd Class Police Chief Erdal Kılınç.

24 - July 2017 Major General Veli Tarakçı Dündar Talazan

n On behalf of the Turkish Air Force Command, the legislation on life cycle, and the associated Lieutenant Colonel Cenk Yaman listed the following technical infrastructure. He also listed his requests for logistic-related problems: improvement. l The larger storage areas are required to prevent negative effects on operating ratios in the General Directorates of MND, and MKEK conventional follow-on model, In the last of the four panels held during the conference, l The fact that the production lines of outdated a number of institutions from the MND were represented. materials have long been shutdown, with the The panel was moderated by Dündar Talazan, General Di- manufacturer companies demanding exorbitant rector of Shipyards at MND, prices to produce them once again, while the speakers of the panel discussed the following is- l The need for suppliers to make large investments, sues: l No follow-up management/operation model n Colonel Mehmet Tahtabiçen from MND’s envisaged for the post-warranty period, General Directorate of Logistics emphasised the need l The fact that there are either no contractual to develop training plans to train the prime contractor, obligations concerning the management of outdated user, and maintenance personnel, during the main materials, or that the existing mandatory provisions supply contract phase of the existing logistic cannot be implemented, support system. l The fact that logistic-related areas are the first areas n Colonel Faruk Bidev from MND’s General Directorate to be sacrificed whenever there are budget of Procurement Services said: “In addition to meeting constraints during the project process, which results quality management system requirements, during in the reduction of the logistic budget, the validation of special processes, each of our prime l The reduction in system operation rates due to the contractors has to separately approve the competency long times it takes to develop a material procurement of their own subcontractors, which leads to a waste method and of time, money and human resources. As long as the l The insufficient number of spare parts at hand. Ministry continues to inspect and certify the special n Erdal Kılınç, Branch Manager at the Turkish National processes in the defence industry, requirements will be Police, provided information about the Maintenance strictly met in compliance with the relevant standards. and Repair Work Flow of the Turkish National Police; Moreover, inspection and approval procedures will be

Colonel Mehmet Tahtabiçen Colonel Faruk Bidev

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Lieutenant Colonel Numan Yöner Commander Burak Gökalp

standardised; the inspection and approval of special n Commander Burak Gökalp from MND’s General processes will be improved; contractors will be subject Directorate of Shipyards highlighted that military to tighter control; and there will be considerable time- shipyards assume highly critical roles, and that they and resource-savings.” definitely should not be closed down. He stressed that n Lieutenant Colonel Numan Yöner from MND’s Gölcük Shipyard Command is Turkey’s only facility General Directorate of Military Factories explained capable of building submarines, and that the project for that military factories are essential for Turkey, and gave ADA class corvettes (MİLGEMs) built by Istanbul Shipyard examples from the United States showing how there Command is the only project in the world within the last are legal regulations aiming to safeguard the continued 10 to 15 years to have been completed as scheduled and existence of military factories operating under the on budget. He also noted that this success is cited as a US Armed Forces. Pursuant to these regulations, the remarkable example across the world. following are obligatory: n Chief Engineer Alper Tol from the Mechanical and l Retaining some strategic depot-level Chemical Industry Company (MKEK) mentioned about maintenance (DLM) competencies at military the ATIŞSAYAR project that has been submitted for the factories; approval of the SSM. This project, which can make the l Ensuring that at least 50 percent of the total annual life cycle management of the MPT-76 Modern Infantry budget allocated for DLM is spent by the military Rifle quite easier, aims to record and analyse valuable factories; and data such as the number of shootings made by the rifle, l Ensuring that a certain portion of the annual budget and also information about what part of it has been allocated for maintenance activities conducted at replaced and on which date, through a device to be military factories is allocated for the infrastructure, placed in the rifle’s grip. equipment and process improvements to be performed at these factories. General Overview of the Conference Finally, Lieutenant Colonel Yöner reminded that military The closing panel of the event was held to make a gener- factories and companies are not the substitutes for one al assessment of the conference, and was moderated by another, the rather complementary actors within the Undersecretary Prof. Dr. Demir. The panel’s first speaker whole, and that their joint and coordinated work will lead was Dr. Orkun Hasekioğlu, Vice President of TÜBİTAK, who to synergy. shared his views as follows: “In my opinion, TÜBİTAK can

Alper Tol Dr. Orkun Hasekioğlu

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The 12 sponsors of the conference opened stands during the event. AYESAŞ, the stand and name badge sponsor of On the other hand, Dündar the event, hosted at its stand industry representatives such as Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir, Undersecretary for Defence Talazan, General Director Industries; Serdar Demirel and Dr. Celal Sami Tüfekçi, Deputy Undersecretaries for Defence Industries; and Abdullah of Shipyards at MND, said: Erol Aydın, Head of SSM Department of Logistics. “The importance of life cycle management to be conducted by the TAF and MND – in other words, the end users – has been well understood. Accordingly, the work regarding what can be done about life cycle management and cost reduction needs to be reviewed collectively.”

Military Factories Need Private Sector Support Serdar Demirel, Deputy Undersecretary for De- fence Industries, said: contribute to the SSM’s life cycle management programme “In fact, we have a strength that hasn’t been used at all in three ways. First is that TÜBİTAK can develop a reference until today. There are very large companies [in Tur- architecture for products and companies. In this framework, key]... Typically, the enterprise with the best knowl- the existing process can be continued. With the aim to obtain edge of a weapon system is its manufacturer. In this the optimum processes, a road map can be drawn by put- context, we are working collectively to ensure Turkey’s ting forth the differences with the modern architecture that independence and survival. In fact, I have seen this should be in place... Secondly, TÜBİTAK can develop training message in the presentations given both by the military and certificate programmes regarding life cycle manage- factories and our service commands. The phrases they ment. We can provide training to the end users and other often shared were: “We need to act together. We need to stakeholders. Our TÜSSİDE (Turkish Management Sciences have the industry’s support behind us. We need to find the Institute) is a very ideal location for such training activities. formula to achieve this.” I take great pleasure in seeing And thirdly, the designs that are in compliance with life cycle that all the cooperation messages we heard and the syn- management can be encouraged through TÜBİTAK’s support ergy we have been seeking for many years is finally here in programmes. Such designs may be transformed into obliga- the flesh. However, what we need to do now is to define the tory work packages, or one of the evaluation criteria may be working methodology, which will evolve and mature over about suitability for life cycle management method.” time.”

Private Sector is Open to Cooperation The Role of Private Sector Is Important in Hüseyin Baysak, General Secretary of SASAD, shared his Restructuring the Industry general views about the conference as follows: “Looking at Undersecretary Prof. Dr. Demir, the moderator of the the big picture, we need to assess three alternative models panel, shared the following closing remarks: “In general, regarding the already existing systems in the inventory, as we see an increase in the level of satisfaction when we adopt well as the ones to be soon purchased. One of these mod- a performance-based service philosophy. Recently, during els is about supporting the systems to be procured through a trip to the Middle East, the representative of a country new contracts. The second is about the need for supporting that uses one of our products said that they are highly sat- the already existing systems in the inventory of TAF, which isfied with the product, and that, beyond the product itself, have been produced by local producers or the players of they were very pleased with the services offered by the the industry. And the third is a model that defines how we’ll manufacturer company... Receiving such level of service is support systems which have been procured from foreign important both for our service commands and end users. sources, and with which we are having maintenance and That is why service providers need to feel committed to management issues... In this regard, we think that the best guaranteeing a certain level of performance, and should method will be to develop a new approach that meets the well understand that their existence depends on this. At this relevant needs by means of contracts drawn up by SSM, point, there is need for very close cooperation between the and through the procurement of services from local com- private sector and the public sector. In the new organisa- panies. We think that for service procurement, there is a tional structure, the possible roles which the private sector need to draw up a specific, simple, up-to-date and stan- might assume in the reorganisation of military factories and dardised contract, and to have the SSM further improve shipyards need to be thoroughly analysed. Military factories and work on it... We also think that the TAF has an organic and shipyards will have much to gain from cooperating with infrastructure in place, and that we can, through synergy, the private sector. I believe that our significant capabilities achieve many more successes by making use of this or- will reach a level where they can create even more added ganic structure.” value.”

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MSI TDR: Mr. Korkut, could you first tell us about the CFC’s organisational Ömer KORKUT, Deputy General structure? Ömer KORKUT: Certainly. The word Manager for Technology at STM: fusion itself means bringing together, combining, and using different parts to create a new whole. And that’s precisely “Our goal is to create what the CFC intended to do. The CFC’s consists of three cornerstones: The Cy- ber Intelligence Centre (CIC), the Cyber an international brand Operations Centre (COC), and the Mal- ware Analysis Laboratory. The CIC constantly follows new sourc- in cyber security.” es to find information and reach conclusions. There are always certain in- dications before a cyber attack takes place. Those mounting a cyber attack might be self-motivated hackers, who we call hacktivists, just as they might be state-supported groups or genuine cyber criminals. These different players can communicate with each other through a network. They have their own websites. There is also the Deep Web, the parts of the Web which ordinary In- ternet users like you or me cannot reach; and going deeper, there is also the Dark Web, which is the part Internet com- monly used for illicit activities. These areas are highly dynamic and constantly changing parts of the internet, to ensure that users cannot be tracked. The ability to follow and monitor these part of the internet is a feat in itself. Therefore, what the CIC does is to use STM-developed software to scan not just ordinary websites, but also the Deep Web and Dark Web, and in particular the kinds of sources cyber attackers use, without ever getting noticed in the process. It is essential that you aren’t noticed while scanning; because as soon as some- one identifies you, you can be shut out from those areas. Using the software we refer to as crawlers, we can monitor MSI TDR these areas without raising attention. © Right now, we have about 100 crawlers we use for tracking nearly 40,000 web- Inaugurating its Cyber Fusion Centre (CFC), one of sites, including those on the Dark Web. its strongest cards in the field of cyber security, on This software performs instantaneous scans, without any human intervention May 17, 2016, STM strongly asserted itself in this being required. Of course, we only and area as well. We had the opportunity to discuss exclusively collect intelligence on cyber security. What we actually do is to gath- the CFC, which can be considered as STM’s cyber er all the cues that indicate an abnormal headquarters, as well as the company’s work on situation, compile them into meaningful information, and thereby convert them cyber security with Ömer Korkut, Deputy General into cyber intelligence. We share this Manager for Technology at STM. both with our customers and the COC. The CIC and COC are in constant com- Şebnem ASİL / [email protected] munication with each other. The CIC Ümit BAYRAKTAR / [email protected]

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CFC carries out its operations on 24/7 basis transfers its conclusions to the COC. might actually be a file used for taking nology. Actually, the DCIM personnel act The COC monitors, in real-time, the over your computer, or for executing a as our own incident intervention team. networks of STM and of its customers. planned cyber attack. One example of For example, if we receive intelligence Whenever there is an abnormal situ- these files is ransomware, which is also about an impending attack against our ation, the COC assesses it, and begins very common. These are all different network that will also encompass our to intervene if necessary. In the event types of malware. The Malware Analysis units in Istanbul and Gölcük, we imme- certain threshold values are, accord- Laboratory was established to analyse diately inform the COC, to put them on ing to certain rules, exceeded, this sit- offline all malware, as well as software guard. As soon as a second level ana- uation will be assessed as abnormal by presumed to be harmful, that are found lyst says, “Yes, this is a cyber incident!”, first level analysts. The situation is then in both STM’s and its customers’ net- we notify the DCIM Information Security further evaluated over the first 15 min- works. We take these kinds of software Unit in line with our own procedures. utes, after which it is transferred to the and run them in an environment called Depending on the notification made by second level analysts. The second level a sandbox. If the malware is analysed the COC, the DCIM will take measures, analysts are actually the ones who de- while it is functioning, we call this a dy- such as increasing the capacity of the cide whether or not the situation real- namic analysis. But interestingly, this device under attack, if it’s a DDoS at- ly represents a problem. If we believe type of software sometimes refuses to tack underway; putting e-mails under there is a real problem, and the problem function, or even if it does, you are not quarantine, if it is a phishing attack; or is malware-related, we will isolate the able to glean much information about blocking the Internet addresses that are malware and transfer it to the Malware their behaviour. So you might have to the source of harmful traffic. Analysis Laboratory. Plus, when we see carry out even deeper analyses. In that an attack developing, we immediately case, we resort to examining the code MSI TDR: Does STM need to protect send our own personnel to our custom- of the malware through a method a we itself more rigorously than any other er’s premises, so that they can take the call static analysis. But of course, it is institution or organisation? necessary measures. In line with our no easy task to enter and examine ev- Ömer KORKUT: It certainly does. As agreement with the customer, the cus- ery single line of a code that may have you are also closely following, we or- tomer’s own intervention team is also thousands of lines. So we have special ganise Capture the Flag (CTF) events immediately notified about the incident. instruments we use for this purpose. at STM. This year, only a few days after Unlike other divisions, the Malware Using them, we’re able to identify the we announced our next CTF, we were Analysis Laboratory doesn’t operate codes that may exhibit certain kinds of subject to an intense DDoS attack. At online. There are many different sorts behaviours at specific points. this point, we once again saw how im- of attack. The majority of attacks oth- portant the CFC and CIC are. In fact, er than Distributed Denial of Service MSI TDR: How does STM defend itself we were able to identify the attack be- (DDoS) are conducted through harmful against cyber attacks? forehand through the CIC, and took the computer codes. For example, there Ömer KORKUT: We have a specific unit necessary measures in advance. There are those known as Advanced Persist- in our organisation dealing with this are different groups operating in the cy- ing Threat (APT), which spy on informa- task. In public institutions, these units ber environment. With this attack, what tion over a long term by infiltrating into generally have names such as the infor- they were basically saying was: “You’re networks without being noticed, and mation technologies department or in- organising a CTF event, and claim to be staying in there for long periods. And formation technologies centre, while the capable in the field of cyber security. So then there are phishing attacks, which STM counterpart of these units is called let’s see if you’re able to defend your we all run into almost every day. For the Directorate of Corporate Informa- own network.” Cyber attacks are never example, what you supposedly receive tion Management (DCIM). This unit re- motivated by good intentions; however, in your e-mail as your telephone bill ports to the Deputy Directorate of Tech- these types of attacks are beneficial for

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defence; now, people say cyber security. CTF 2015 © MSI TDR Nowadays, people have started to use terms such as cyber attack and cyber ammunition. Noting in the early 2010s the gap in this area within the industry, STM consulted with the Undersecretar- iat for Defence Industries (SSM), and initiated work on the Integrated Cyber Security System R&D Project. The project was designed to first come up with a prototype, and then prepare a feasibility report. Therefore, the process began in 2011 resulted in the inauguration of the CFC in 2017. The CFC is the first and only of its kind in Turkey. Before establishing the CFC, we visited institutions and organisations abroad, which were working in this area keeping our reflexes alert. When STM us and our customers. Nowadays, there and had knowledge we could trust. We organises cyber security events like the is an emphasis on the concept of Hybrid examined the models they have, adapt- CTF and highlights its capabilities, this Warfare; international disputes tend to ing those that were suitable for our is akin to issuing a challenge. It’s a mat- be mirrored in the cyber world. Whenev- country, to establish the CFC. Turkey ter of deterrence. Doing so can some- er tensions rise between two countries, does have a number of organisations we times turn you into a target. We are fully the question “Will there be a cyber at- can classify as Security Operation Cen- aware of this when organising our activ- tack?” comes to mind. So we are work- tres (SOCs), which fulfil tasks similar to ities and measures. ing to turn our brand into a guarantee, our COC. CFC is the first and only cen- not only for the institutions and organi- tre in Turkey, which not only offers cy- MSI TDR: Can we say that STM is on sations with which we work, but also for ber security centre and cyber operation its way to becoming a brand in cyber Turkey in general. centre services, but also provides cyber security services? For institutions threat intelligence gathering services. and organisations working with STM CFC: The First and Only We’re therefore aiming to fill a big gap on cyber security-related matters, MSI TDR: What kind of a gap did the with regards to threat intelligence and are there any cases where potential cyber fusion centre fill? The particular are, to this end, working in coordination attackers say: “This place is working needs in the areas in which you offer with Turkey’s National Cyber Incidents with STM; we shouldn’t mess with services, how were they met before? Intervention Centre (USOM). them!” Ömer KORKUT: We’re seeing an evolu- Ömer KORKUT: Our goal is to create tionary process in which we are moving MSI TDR: It seems that the Cyber an international brand in cyber security. from the concept of cyber defence to Fusion Centre’s capabilities can be Our work focuses on achieving this goal. cyber security, and will soon move to- listed as personnel, the tools its uses, Of course, we will always face challeng- wards the concept of cyber attack. Ten and sources of intelligence. In this es like the ones we’ve discussed, both years ago, people spoke about cyber context, we first would like to ask

32 - July 2017 of engineers. But this only partly true. Why? Because those carrying out cyber attacks aren’t engineers. The fight in cyber space is asymmetric. If you can predict or understand your opponent’s mentality and perspective, you’ll be better able to develop defensive strategies against them. Here is what we noticed in the assessments we made before establishing the CFC: Looking at other cyber security centres, we saw that they not only have people who have studied cyber security, either as part of their basic education or higher education, but also people who have studied fine arts in

MSI TDR have computer engineers and electronic engineers; but they also have lawyers. In other words, to diversify the range of perspectives, there was an attempt at you about your personnel. What’s the curity is an area where it’s difficult to these other cyber security centres to current size of your team? How did this find experts. You have to find the right include people from different perspec- team develop? personnel, keep them constantly up- tives, which I think is the right approach. Ömer KORKUT: It’ll be better if we to-date, train them, invest in them, and That’s why although being a university speak, not just about the CFC team but think long-term. We also address the graduate is a prerequisite for entering the whole cyber security team. Here subject of big data together with cyber the other units of STM, this isn’t the is how we look at, or categorise, cyber security. When conducting intelligence, case for cyber security. We hear about security personnel: First, there is the you gather data from thousands of dif- instances overseas where a high school cyber security personnel who manage ferent sources and this, in turn, requires student hacks the Pentagon. We re- operational tasks, with the CFC also the use of big data. Without data scien- alise that such news stories are partly being part of these operations. Sec- tists, big data analysts and big data en- what you might call tabloid material; ondly, there are the teams who develop gineers, you have no chance of making but there are also fragments of truth in the indigenous products to be used in all this data meaningful by relying solely them. That’s why we see no problem in operations and conduct cyber security on development-related personnel. One including people in our cyber security R&D. This is how we organise our per- of the big differences we make stems team who, despite not being university sonnel, who currently number 40. About from our big data-related capabilities. graduates, have seriously trained and 40 percent of these personnel work on We established a big data infrastructure nurtured themselves in this area with- R&D and product development, while inside the STM, and both the CIC and out receiving any formal education; who 60 percent work on operations. We’re COC operates using this infrastructure. have reached a professional level; and planning to have increased this number So, you might ask, “Who’s working in whom we believe we can invest. But to at least 50 by the end of the year. If all here?” Well, the answer is quite inter- of course, in cyber security, there is no goes as planned, we are, starting from esting, actually. Looking form outside, room for mistakes; we subject anyone next year, aiming for annual growth of you can say that we’re an engineer- we include in our team to rigorous safe- 20 percent in the field of cyber securi- ing-focused company. You could as- ty inspections. ty. But achieving this growth won’t be sume that our Directorate of Cyber Se- that easy. This is because cyber security and Big Data consists primarily MSI TDR: Are there any chances you might consider establishing a separate CTF 2016 company for cyber security? Ömer KORKUT: It’s still too early to comment on this. Time will tell, depending on the course of events. Presently, we don’t have such a goal in mind.

MSI TDR: Has all the software you’ve used been developed by STM? Could you tell us about this software?

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CFC stands out as Turkey’s first and only centre that is also capable of providing cyber threat intelligence service. STM © currently have a globally used product, coming from different users and differ- Targeting Foreign Markets it doesn’t have the chance to collect data ent industries. MSI TDR: What is the approximate size from a very broad range of customers, of the cyber security market in Turkey and to utilise them as a source for intel- MSI TDR: Compared with their foreign and worldwide? ligence assessments. There are inter- competitors or alternative software, Ömer KORKUT: In 2004, cyber security national companies that do this, provid- what are the advantages of the expenses were $3.5 billion globally. In ing data for a certain fee. The products software you use at the CFC? 2017, this number is expected to reach at the Malware Analysis Laboratory are Ömer KORKUT: What’s important here $120 billion. So this corresponds to 35 either open source products or licensed is the element of indigenousness. Two fold increase over a period of 13 years. commercial products. But we are also years ago, no one in Turkey had heard By the year 2021, it is estimated that working to develop products in these ar- of STM’s name in the field of cyber se- the cumulative global expenses in cyber eas as well. curity. Most relied on foreign solutions. security will reach $1 trillion. A 12 to 15 Has this resulted in any external depen- percent annual increase is envisaged. MSI TDR: How, and based on what, do dence? Not really. Looking at Turkey, the situation is a bit you decide which software to develop? If you produce the services of the same different. It’s hard to find such precise Ömer KORKUT: A development process quality, everyone in both the public and numbers for Turkey. Within the past begins with research. Looking from a private sectors will opt for the local pro- two years, I have taken part in various different angle, you can say that STM ducer. Of course, you still have to keep meetings of the institutions that conduct is an IT company with a 26 year histo- the quality of your service high, while research on these subjects. In Turkey, ry. It develops software and has a broad maintaining your price at a competitive we are seriously lacking a systematic customer portfolio. Since it has provid- level. As recognition of STM’s solutions approach. Still, based on the numbers ed consultancy services for 26 years in increase, we will see greater demand that have so far been announced, I’d like the defence industry, it knows very well for STM. In fact, the number of private to draw a comparison: According to the what the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) sector companies expressing interest in figures of the Turkish Informatics In- needs and wants. In recent times, we CFC’s services is increasing with each dustry Association (TÜBİSAD), Turkey’s have also been working very closely with passing day. IT industry expenses were ¨81 billion in the security forces, and have started to 2015. Cyber security expenses should understand their specific demands as MSI TDR: Does STM plan to market the also be considered under this umbrella. well. We’re therefore making a differ- products its develops as stand-alone From 2015 to 2016, this figure increased ence with both our experience and our software? by about 18 percent. Assuming a simi- knowledge concerning our customers. Ömer KORKUT: Of course we do. Actu- lar growth in 2016, this figure will reach We also keep close track of up-to-date ally, this process is to some extent relat- ¨96 billion in 2017, which corresponds technologies. ed with the outputs of our cyber security to about $26 billion. Looking from a We are working to come up with innova- R&D processes. We have a long-term broader perspective, you’ll see that only tive products that will fill skill gaps, and R&D project. Products will first appear three percent of the IT expenses world- to develop special cyber security solu- in the second half of this year, and we wide are on cyber security. If the world tions through turnkey projects. Since will offer these to our customers as average is about three percent, then, we develop our own products, we are, package products. These could also be based on an optimistic estimate, this through minor modifications, able to integrated software-hardware solu- ratio should be two percent in the best create solutions according to demands tions. case scenario. Therefore, of the $26 bil-

34 - July 2017 © STM MSI TDR © lion Turkey spends on IT in 2017, we can in these regions. Such centres can also Defence Centre (SİSAMER) Project. This assume that $500 million, at most, will use STM’s indigenous products. We can is a project for which STM was commis- be spent on cyber security. I think $500 readily tailor our indigenous products to sioned in accordance with the SSM’s di- million spent on cyber security in 2017 meet their specific demands. We might rect procurement procedure. We signed would be quite a good figure. These are even teach them how to develop their the project contract on December 16, forecasts I can make based on my 20 own products and to product their own 2016, while the project schedule official- years of experience in the industry. solutions. ly began on February 23, 2017. By April 23, 2018, we will deliver to the TAF the MSI TDR: Do you have any customers MSI TDR: Can we consider these capabilities envisaged by this project. overseas? services under the scope of In another project requested by the De- Ömer KORKUT: Not right now. But I can consultancy? partment for Combating Cyber Crimes, say with cautious optimism that there is Ömer KORKUT: Of course. Public in- STM was once assigned by the SSM, significant potential, and that we could stitutions that are aware of STM’s re- through a direct procurement method. start implementing projects very soon. lations with the public sector and its All preparations for this project have STM has other business connections connections with the SSM often come to been completed. We expect the project with parties overseas. I believe that us saying: “Check our security, make a schedule to begin in the second half of they can also contribute to our busi- situation assessment. Tell us what we this year. ness development process abroad. In need.” And we do our best to meet their These projects will go on. We believe both the Middle East and other neigh- demands. The process generally begins that our work for the TAF will continue, bouring regions, everyone is seeking with a consultancy project of this kind, by expanding into a broader range that to developed their own solutions, even and once a relationship of mutual trust also includes the Service Commands. if this sometimes requires the support is established, and the institutions to Similarly, we also expect the TNP to of some friends. Our goal is to special- which we provide services realise our bring to the agenda projects that cover ise the cyber security know-how we skills, we start working more closely. In the needs of their relevant departments. have acquired in Turkey in a way that fact, ever since STM was established 26 can meet the needs of our allies in the years ago, consultancy has been one of MSI TDR: For how many institutions region, and to work together with them our main areas of activity. These also in- and organisations are you providing in turning this know-how into services. clude cyber security consultancy. services in Turkey? What is the There are two basic steps for this: One distribution of the public and private is training. The regions I speak of have MSI TDR: How are your relations with sectors in these projects? Also, what is a workforce gap that is far greater than the TAF and the Turkish National the distribution in terms of the areas of Turkey’s. This is why the first and fore- Police (TNP)? At what level are these activity of the private sector? most demand we see from this region is relations? Ömer KORKUT: There are currently two the training of their professional work- Ömer KORKUT: Since 2011, STM has important private sector organisations force. In this respect, we’re aiming to started to develop cyber security skills, with which we have long-term service provide cyber security training under eventually managing to enter the TAF’s and cooperation agreements. Aside the umbrella of the STM Academy, both list of suppliers in this area. The TAF from these, there are three other organ- to the private sector and to public insti- Cyber Defence Command, which was isations with which we are on the verge tutions. We then envisage establishing established in 2013, has for a long time on signing agreements for the provision and delivering CFC-like organisations been working with the SSM on the Cyber of similar services. The fact that these

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TEMSA training requirements. The company that purchases the bus can give meaning to this data as they deem necessary. But since there is a significant amount of communication involved, and the device connects to the internet, there is the possibility the vehicles might be hacked. So we said that we shouldn’t just make the vehicles smart, we should also make them safe. That’s why if we consider this project to partly be a cyber security project, we can say that we signed the first contract with TEMSA.

MSI TDR: Are there any institutions and organisations with which you are cooperating on product and solution development? Ömer KORKUT: For us, collaboration is a must. Why, you might ask. We are a company of 700, but there is so much that needs to be done. Even if we dedicated 700 of our personnel to cyber security, this wouldn’t be enough. That’s why we have to engage in collaborations. We are in need of a cyber security ecosystem. The SİSAMER project requires a high level of indigenousness, or domestic contribution. Under this TEMSA works with STM for cyber security and big data services addressing its products. project, we’re finding domestic partners organisations are from different indus- MSI TDR: What was your first contract who have already developed products, tries is evidence that our versatile ca- signed with the private sector? services or solutions. In the event that pabilities have gained acceptance. The Ömer KORKUT: In 2016, we signed a they prove themselves, we assign these primary industries in which we provide contract with TEMSA on cyber security partners to our potential projects. services – and in which the enterprises and big data. It’s mainly work on big data, As STM, there are products we are de- we’re holding final meetings with op- but there is also a cyber security aspect veloping, and will continue to develop, erate – are defence, communication, to it. By the end of June, we’ll be com- through our R&D projects. In particular, finance and transportation. Further- pleting a work package which covers the there are various applications and ca- more, we also have ongoing business conversion of TEMSA-made buses into pabilities we have developed and turned development activities with regards to smart vehicles and ensuring their cyber into products in the field of threat in- providing services to the energy, insur- security. For now on, every TEMSA bus telligence, an area we have specifically ance, manufacturing and healthcare that will be produced will be a smart plat- chosen for ourselves. But cyber security industries. On the public sector side, form with STM’s solutions. Each one of is a very far-ranging field. It’s simply not we are presently working with 11 insti- these platforms have nearly 250 sensors. possible for us to develop products in ev- tutions through consultancy services, These gather data on practically every- ery part of this field. All companies oper- commitment projects and various other thing, from the differential of the brakes ating in the field of cyber security, which means. These public institutions include to the vehicles oil and fuel. By formatting develop good quality solutions on time, those associated with the TAF, the TNP, this collected data with a telemetry de- are our natural solution partners. the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry vice placed on the platform, we transfer Cyber security is an integral part of na- of Labour and Social Security, as well as and load them onto our big data analytics tional security. Especially for public local administrations. platform on cloud – the OVERA infrastruc- institutions, I believe that indigenous Energy security is a particularly import- ture – by means of 4.5G. By collecting this products should be preferred as far as ant topic. That’s why we’re definitely data, OVERA will produce a multitude of possible for ensuring cyber security. It aiming to take part in the energy indus- information, including whether the driver essential to move according to a plan, by try, both at the level of public and pri- uses regular brakes or instead relies on optimising resources and thinking about vate sectors. We hope that the number the engine brake when driving down an the short- mid- and long-term, as we of public and private sectors to which we incline; how many kilometres are left to do in every area. There is need for co- provide services will increase in 2017, in the vehicle’s next maintenance; the hab- ordination, and even guidance, from the parallel with the growing awareness on its of the driver; the estimated time to the highest administrative levels to deter- cyber security. next maintenance; and numerous outputs mine which products are needed indige-

36 - July 2017 nously, as well as who will develop these STM’S Smart Weapons in intelligence. But with the CYDCSYS, we products, how they will be developed, Cyber Warfare are taking this a step further. Thanks to and the time frame of their development. MSI TDR: Can you tell us about the the CYDCSYS, it will be easier to under- There is so much ground Turkey needs R&D projects you are working on? stand whether a cyber attack has taken to cover in the field of cyber security that Ömer KORKUT: Our most important place or not. This application will assist we shouldn’t have to bother competing R&D project is the Cyber Decision Sys- analysts and recommend alternative with each other. In other words, com- tem, or CYDCSYS. The story behind the solutions. Using machine learning and panies claiming to be actors in cyber CYDCSYS is basically this: We had de- deep learning techniques, it will become security should be cooperating rather veloped OVERA to strengthen our cyber part of the overall concept and vision of than competing. All organisations that security infrastructure, both in terms of fusion. It will combine and evaluate data are developing capabilities in this area cyber threat intelligence and cyber se- coming from highly divergent sources. should, in line with their means and curity operations. After we reached a Within the scope of the project, we have capabilities, focus in the right direc- very good point with the OVERA, we de- developed a module named CYRISK. Un- tion. Competition happens when a re- cided to use it in other industries. One fortunately, there is no such thing a 100 source in demand is limited, and there step with the CYDCSYS was actually the percent safety. Because there just isn’t are numerous contenders working to adaptation of the OVERA and we were enough resources or time to close ev- reach this resource. On the other hand, quite successful in this. ery gap. But there’s the saying that “you there is so much that needs to be done The CYDCSYS is a decision support sys- have to close every gap, because even in our country that the current number tem. In Turkey, people’s understanding a single one is enough for an attacker.” of competent players isn’t even enough about what a decision support system That’s why you also need to perform risk to close the existing gap. Presently, the is, unfortunately, limited to applications management. You need to score individ- number of organisations that develop that first present nice and colourful ual risks correctly, and take measures cyber security solutions would first have charts to the user, and then expects the accordingly. to double before the current demand user to make its own decision – basical- To this end, you need to do things dif- could be met to a satisfactory degree. ly the kind of systems we call business ferently from before, which is what the

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Cooperation between STM and TEMSA started in

TEMSA 2016 © CYRISK does. In this context, we place about 30 percent of the turnover target I weapon systems to command and con- great importance on industry-universi- mentioned earlier. trol systems. When purchasing them, ty cooperation. We work together with you need to know their Cyber Resilience. faculty members by receiving consul- MSI TDR: Is there anything you would At the very minimum, you need to be tancy from different universities. This like to add? sure there are no back doors. Software is a long-term project, and our plan is Ömer KORKUT: There are two addi- and hardware that will be used in critical to convert certain outputs of the project tional points I’d like to mention. One of missions, in particular, need to be exam- into products by the end of 2017. Right them has to do with training. Regard- ined under certain conditions, to make now, this is our biggest and most im- less of how much automation you use, sure they will not create a cyber security portant project. and regardless of how much we bene- gap. The procedures for this are more Furthermore, we also have an internal fit from machines, our work ultimately or less defined. There are international product development project, indepen- centres around humans. In this respect, standards. At STM, we’re establishing dent from the CYDCSYS, that involves there is a significant lack of cyber secu- an evaluation and certification labora- the conversion of cyber threat intelli- rity professionals, not just in Turkey, but tory that meets these standards. What I gence into a compact product. We’re all across the world. The colleagues we am speaking of here is a laboratory that now working on this. We expect this have assigned to cyber security-related will be based on common criteria. There project to result in a product that will be tasks pass through rigorous training. We are already a number of institutions in ready to be presented to customers by see this as an investment, ensuring that Turkey that carry out these activities; the third quarter of 2017. our colleagues receive training from but these are having a hard time meet- really prestigious institutions overseas. ing current demand. We believe that the MSI TDR: What kind of a future do you But it isn’t enough that we, alone, are software and hardware that will be used foresee for CFC, in terms of turnover, the ones who reach a certain skill lev- in critical missions needs to have their number of personnel and business el. Its absolutely essential for both the cyber security level certified according volume? public and private sector to raise cyber to specific standards. Our preparations Ömer KORKUT: For all of cyber securi- security professionals. Because having for this laboratory, which will receive ty, the target we have set for ourselves qualified cyber security professional is certification from TÜRKAK, are to be between the 2017 and 2019 is a turnover an important part of the whole. A cy- completed by the end of this year. Our of $200 million. Of course, if we assume ber security weakness in any part of the plan for this laboratory is to initially have that Turkey will spend $500 million a country can reach and affect the country it work on the qualification of software, year in this field, the target we have set as whole; because today, everyone is in- and to eventually have it serve as a labo- for this three-year period might seem terconnected. To ensure that the neces- ratory for the cyber security testing and rather high. In other words, thinking sary measures can be taken in this area, qualification of all types of software and about how much the Turkish market we provide training under the umbrella hardware units, including weapons and may expand, and what will and won’t of STM Akademi. The range of training command and control systems used in change in this market during the coming we provide is quite diverse, from the cy- the defence industry. This will be one period, this target might appear too high ber security awareness training for se- of the main features that sets us apart for a single enterprise. But setting high nior level managers on one hand, to the from other organisations operating in targets is, in a way, indicative of your vi- practical level training a malware ana- cyber security. sion and motivation in this area. lyst needs to receive on the other. These training programmes are open both to On behalf of our readers, we would like MSI TDR: For the upcoming period, is the public and private sectors. to thank Ömer Korkut, Deputy General there a business volume you aim to The second point I wanted to mention is Manager for Technology at STM, achieve with foreign customers? about Cyber Resilience. There are var- for taking the time to answer our Ömer KORKUT: Yes, we do have export ious software and hardware you might questions and providing us with objectives in cyber security, which are at need to purchase from abroad, from valuable information.

38 - July 2017 July 2017 - 39 MSI SPECIAL COVERAGE SSM, OSSA and SAHA Istanbul Poised to Increase SMEs’ Contribution to Land Platforms MSI TDR ©

elivering the opening The land platforms conferences organised through the speech of the first con- Dference that brought cooperation of the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries’ together OSSA members (SSM’s) Department of Industrialisation and the SSM’s with land platform-manufacturing prime contrac- Department of Land Platforms were held in June at Ankara tors, Ahmet Mithat Ertuğ, and Istanbul. The first of these conferences, the Chairman of the Board the SSM-OSSA Land Platforms Conference, was hosted at OSSA, said: “The industry offers very significant on June 9 in Ankara by OSTİM, while the second conference opportunities for SMEs... At was hosted on June 14 in Istanbul by SAHA Istanbul. the OSSA, our main priority is to bring together key Şebnem ASİL / [email protected] industry companies, SMEs Vehbi TUNCA / [email protected] and subsidiary industry com- ised in relation to the New what is needed so that these ASELSAN, BMC, FNSS, Kat- panies, and to communicate Generation Light Armoured technologies can be applied merciler and Otokar. These common problems as a sin- Vehicles Project, required in our country and used by companies and OSSA mem- gle voice.” The next speak- by the Turkish Land Forces subcontractors. As such, bers then engaged in bilater- er after Ertuğ, Orhan Aydın, Command: “You are all well what we want from subcon- al business meetings. Chairman of the Board at aware of the Undersecretar- tractors is that they focus OSTİM, drew attention to the iat’s strategy on this subject. on special and new technol- It Is Now SAHA fact that the OSSA was estab- What we want is for prime ogies, and carry out innova- Istanbul’s Turn lished to allow industrialists contractors to share and tive and R&D activities for The event held in Istanbul to carry out joint activities, distribute their work with these new technologies. Our was attended by 315 partic- and that it actually serves to subcontractors and SMEs. Undersecretariat is always ipants from 186 companies. create an interface. Nuret- Our main topic here should ready to provide support, In his opening speech, Hasan tin Özdebir, President of the revolve around the question: wherever and whenever it Büyükdede, Chairman of the Ankara Chamber of Industry, ‘How can we use the new may be needed.” Board of Directors at SAHA highlighted the importance generation technologies in Following the opening Istanbul and Vice President of the SSM for the industry. this project?’. Starting to- speeches, the event contin- of the Istanbul Chamber of As the last speaker to take day, that’s what we will fo- ued with a session closed Industry’s (ICI’s) Assembly, the floor, Fatih Yakıcı, Head cus on. We will keep track of to the press. This part of said, “Our aim is to ensure of the SSM Department of new technologies around the the meeting first involved that companies in the area Land Platforms, reminded world. We will try to support presentations made by the stretching from Tekirdağ to that the event was organ- our companies by learning prime contractor companies Düzce can take part in the

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defence industry procure- ratio of indigenousness and tih Yakıcı, Head of SSM De- companies. As the Under- ment programmes, and thus local contribution in prod- partment of Land Platforms, secretariat, we will support become capable to produce ucts”. Adnan Dalgakıran, Vice shared the following infor- companies that develop spe- both domestically and for ex- Chairman of the ICI Board mation with his audience: cial products.” ports… We also expect sub- of Directors, highlighted the “Last year, 900 armoured ve- After the opening speeches, contractor and subsidiary in- following issue regarding de- hicles were delivered in total the event continued with the dustry companies to improve fence industry activities: “Ev- to meet the requirements of presentations by represen- themselves in terms of their ery country is free to decide different procuring authori- tatives from ASELSAN, BMC, competencies and certifica- what they want to do. Howev- ties. This year, plans are for FNSS, Katmerciler and Oto- tion processes. With these ef- er, the effects these decisions the production of 1,300 more kar. In the second part of the forts, we will not only ensure have on competitive strength vehicles, bringing us to total meeting, these same com- that prime contractors can and the economy are also im- of 2.200 vehicles. We want panies held bilateral meet- obtain higher quality prod- portant.” prime contractors to give ing with members of SAHA ucts, but also increase the At the event in Istanbul, Fa- more business to domestic Istanbul.

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Best Transport Aircraft for Demanding Users While dual use technologies that have transitioned to military areas after first proving themselves in civilian use can generate interest in defence policies, nothing can better perform as products developed specifically to meet military needs. When it comes to transport aircraft, the C-27J stands out as the aircraft that defines peak performance for its own class. nly a few select countries across pallets), and delivered to the main base to ground fire. The solution you need in the world possess the capability to located in close proximity to the tempo- this context is a military transport air- Odeliver, whenever necessary, and rary base using a transport aircraft, such craft, capable of landing at a temporary under all conditions, the supplies needed as the A400M or C-130. The distance be- base. In terms of the aircraft models, by their units in combat zones. For other tween the temporary base in the combat there are a couple options that could be countries, the absence of this capability zone and the main base is approximately used. So you review the relevant mission generally stems from a lack of the right 200 km. Transporting this equipment by requirements to determine which one is equipment. Let’s consider the following land would take days due to geographi- best: scenario: Let’s say that you have tempo- cal obstacles. So, one option could be to n The aircraft’s cabin size must be able rary base near a combat zone that has its use a helicopter for transport; however, to accommodate a pallet brought own short, unprepared runway. And let’s since a single helicopter cannot carry an by an A400M or C-130 without any say that there is an urgent need for a entire pallet, this would require separat- re-configuration specific piece of equipment in this coming the cargo into smaller pieces. In ad- n The strength of the cabin, the load bat zone. The equipment will be loaded dition, helicopters would have to follow a it can carry per unit area, must be onto military transport containers (or flight trajectory that is highly vulnerable equally distributed along the entire

42 - July 2017 The Best Product and Widest Cooperation The Liaison and the General Utility Aircraft (GMU) Project, the tender notice for which was issued by the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries on June 21, 2016, covers the procurement of aircraft capable of transporting and airdropping both personnel and materials. The 16 windows in total on In this tender, which aims to the C-27J provide pilots an meet the needs of both the Land AM-Gian Luca Onnis unmatched field of vision. Forces Command and of Turkish © National Police , the initial stage cabin length and suitable for the tages stem from the C-27J’s inherent will involve the procurement of pallet’s transport design, and cannot be provided for other nine aircraft. During IDEF 2017, n The aircraft’s minimum landing and alternative aircraft without making sub- Leonardo found the opportunity take-off distance must be suitable for stantial modifications to their design. to once again explain first-hand the runway in the temporary base Let us now review the advantages, under to Turkish officials that the C-27J n The aircraft must be able to carry separate headings. represents the best answer for the out its mission at the temporary GMU project. The presence of both base without requiring any additional The Best Friend of Heavy the A400M and C-130 aircraft in the ground equipment Transport Aircraft Turkish Armed Forces’ inventory, n To minimise the time its spends The C-27J is the successor of the Aer- the geographical conditions in within the range of anti-aircraft guns italia G.222 that entered in the United Turkey and neighbouring regions, and shoulder-fired missiles, the States Air Force’s inventory under the and the terrorist organisations’ aircraft should be able to descend name C-27A. The aircraft’s current nam- access to shoulder-fired missiles at a steep angle when landing, and ing is based on the C-130J. In fact, the in nearby region, renders the rapidly gain altitude immediately two aircraft have common systems and C-27J’s tactical capabilities even after take-off concepts of use, especially for their en- more important for Turkish These requirements are indeed chal- gines and cockpit. users. Another plus is Leonardo’s lenging, but you are fortunate; you won’t But the features the C-27J has in com- willingness to work closely with have to lose any time in reviewing and mon with heavy transport aircraft are the Turkish defence and aerospace considering different choices, for there not limited to these. Military pallets industry within the scope of the is only one single option that meets all transported in heavy transport aircraft C-27J procurement. In recent these requirements: The C-27J. can also be carried inside the C-27J’s times, Leonardo has worked closely cabin without any reconfiguration. This and coherently with the Turkish A Real Tactical Transport compatibility is made possible by two defence and aerospace industry Aircraft notable features of the C-27J: in programmes such as the T129 Designed from the onset as a military n Its wide cabin with a cross-section of ATAK Helicopter, the GÖKTÜRK-1 aircraft, the C-27J possesses significant 3.33 x 2.6 m, and satellite, and the procurement of advantages compared with competitors n Its cabin floor with a load-bearing the ATR-72 ASW (Anti Submarin originally designed for civilian require- capacity of 4,900 kg per square metre, Warfare) aircraft under the ments and later adapted to military with a constant value, along the entire MELTEM III project. Such previous tasks. The C-27J features the manoeu- cabin length. works are indicative of the potential vrability, load-carrying capability and Thus, a pallet unloaded from a heavy success promised by the industrial subsystems required by military mis- transport aircraft can be directly loaded cooperation for the C-27J. sions. For the most part, these advan- onto a C-27J. On the other hand, com-

The C-27J demonstrating its performance on an unprepared runway Leonardo ©

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Technical Specifications of the C-27J petitor aircraft lack either a cabin with a sufficiently large cross-section or a cab- Maximum Take-off Weight: 31,800 kg in floor with sufficient load-bearing ca- Maximum Landing Weight : 30,500 kg pacity, meaning that the cargo they carry Maximum Payload: 11,100 kg needs to be divided into smaller pieces Fuel Capacity: 12,320 litres for transport. Engine: Two Rolls-Royce AE 2100-D2A Take-off and Landing on Par (3,458 kW, 4,637 shp) with Military Acrobatics Propeller: Six-bladed Dowty R-391 Take-off in combat zones requires air- Take-off Distance (30,500 kg, ISA, S.L.): 580 m craft to reach the safe altitude of 10,000 Landing Distance (27,500 kg, ISA, S.L.): 340 m ft in the shortest time possible. Similar- Maximum Cruising Speed: 312 KTAS ly, during landing, aircraft should stay Service Ceiling: 30,000 ft above 10.000 ft as long as possible. Un- Cruising Altitude: 27,000 ft der this altitude, aircraft are vulnerable to ground fire. Range with 6,000 kg Payload: 4,130 km Climbing at a rate of 2,500 ft per min- Maximum Ferry Range: 5,852 km ute after take-off, the C-27J can reach Infantry Transport: up to 60 10,000 ft within five minutes. Thanks to Paratrooper Transport: up to 45 its powerful engines, the aircraft can Able to transport different types start to gain altitude immediately fol- of payloads – including large-sized lowing take-off, without having to fly horizontally for a certain period of time. payloads, wheeled and tracked vehicles, (Its competitors, on the other hand, need aircraft engines and light helicopters – in more than 10 minutes for gaining the the following configurations: same altitude – a requirement that also Payload Transport: l Three HCU-6E 463L pallets (one with a increases the length of the runway these maximum load of 5,000 kg) + one HCU aircraft require.) Similarly, by descend- 12E on ramp ing at a rate of 4,000 ft per minute, the aircraft can land 2.5 minutes later. l Six HCU-12E 463L pallets (one with a As the aircraft lands and takes-off, or as maximum load of 2,500 kg, and one it performs its mission, the C-27J might held on ramp) also have to perform tactical manoeu- l Two platforms with a total weight of vres. The C-27J can readily execute 3G 9,000 kg (one of the platforms may manoeuvres, which is a high value for an weigh up to 6,000 kg) aircraft of its class.

l Six A22 CDS packages, each weighing The C-27J can also take-off from and Cargo Airdrop: up to 908 kg land on runways covered with snow, sand, or ground with a hardness level l One or two loads with LAPES, one of below CBR4. On unprepared runways, a which can weigh up to 5,000 kg runway length of 580 m is sufficient for l Three HCU-6E 463 L pallets, with a the C-27J, while a runway length of 340 total weight of up to 6,000 kg is enough for landing. Air Ambulance: Up to 36 stretchers and 6 medical staff VIP: 6 VIP, 18 personnel and one service module The C-27J Alone is Sufficient! 6 Guardian system containers Another area in which the C-27J stands Fire Fighting Aircraft: (6,000 litres of water or fire out is its ability to operate independently extinguishing material) on remote airfields, thanks to the powerful APU,. Landing on an unprepared For special missions, the C-27J can be equipped with air refuelling devices, runway at a forward base might be a electro-optic sensors, self-protection systems, and a 30 mm gun at its rear door. challenging task, due to the surrounding topography and geographical obstacles. In the absence of an infrastructure to © assist landing, proper execution of this AM-Gian Luca Onnis task will rest largely on the pilots’ own skill. In such circumstances, the pilots’ skill will also depend on having a good vision of the exterior. In addition to the standard windows found in other aircraft (which number eight in the C-27J), the

44 - July 2017 The C-27J’s cabin is wide enough to accommodate large payloads Leonardo Leonardo © ©

C-27J’s cockpit also features two ex- And There’s More of paratroopers and materials, the tra windows on the upper left and right The features listed until now are some C-27J can also perform search and sides, as well as two other extra windows of the C-27J’s advantages for military rescue, ambulance, VIP, close air sup- on the left and right. These windows pro- missions. More proof of the C-27J’s port (with a 30 mm gun), and recon- vide an unrivalled situational awareness superior performance is the fact that naissance-surveillance-intelligence during landing, as well as in tactical mis- it has been selected for different mis- missions. These different versions of sions that involve low-altitude flight. sions by countries with widely varying the aircraft have not just remained When the C-27J lands on a runway with- geographic conditions. To date, a total on paper or in demonstrations; they out ground support, it does not need of 82 C-27Js have been purchased by a are all either being currently used, or to keep its engines running; because number of different countries: The US will soon enter into use, in different thanks to its auxiliary power unit, the (21), Australia (10), Bulgaria (3), Chad air forces. Having the FAA and EASA aircraft can activate its own engines. (2), Morocco (4), Italy (12), Lithuania certifications, the C-27J can also fly in The C-27J can adjust the height and in- (3), Mexico (4), Peru (4), Romania (7), civilian airspace. clination of its cargo section, which al- Slovakia (2), Greece (8), and an undis- With all these features that place it ahead lows it to carry out loading and unload- closed African country (2). of its competitors, the C-27J is ready to ing without the need for ground support In addition to all types of missions meet the requirements of the Turkish equipment. involving transport and the airdrop Armed Forces and security forces.

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SSM and SASAD Holds Brainstorming Meeting for International Postgraduate Scholarship Programme n her speech during the workshop’s opening session, Engineer Colonel Dilek Özer from the SSM Department of ITechnology Management reminded that the SSM’s 2017-2021 Strategic Plan aims to develop a technology- and design-focused human resources, and to fashion a skilled and experi- enced workforce within the defence and security ecosystem. Özer said that, in line with these objectives, the Department of Technology Management has already started to define mechanisms for supporting the training and raising of experts in the much-needed and prioritised fields of the defence industry, also noting that the workshop being held today constitutes the first step of these efforts. Taking the floor after Colonel Özer, Dr. Celal Sami Tüfekçi, Engineer Colonel Dilek Özer Dr. Celal Sami Tüfekçi Deputy Undersecretary for Defence Industries, described in his speech that they are assuming a flexible approach when it The Human Resources Workshop on the comes to international scholarships: “Maybe we have this hab- International Postgraduate Scholarship it of seeking wisdom abroad... But I want to add that we are Programme, organised by the Department open to all views and suggestions. There are highly talented professors in the audience present here today who keep say- of Technology Management at the ing: ‘Let’s do this [programme] in Turkey, not abroad!’ So if you Undersecretariat for Defence Industries also have any views or suggestions on the subject, please don’t hesitate to share them.” Noting that the Defence Industry Ex- (SSM) and the Defence and Aerospace ecutive Committee (SSİK) meeting held in March has provided Industry Manufacturers Association them the necessary support concerning the SSM International Scholarship Programme, Dr. Tüfekçi continued his speech as (SASAD), was held on June 13 at the SSM follows: “Let’s create an ecosystem where the person who re- Nuri Demirağ Conference Hall in Ankara. ceives a scholarship fully embraces the programme, and rea- The workshop was organised to determine lises there is a higher purpose behind it. When you are taking measures that directly touches and affects people’s lives, you the rules and procedures concerning should also make them feel that you value them. We need to scholarships to be granted to candidate create a sense of ownership. I think that’s one of the most important issues on the docket.” researchers deemed eligible to attend Following these opening speeches, the SSM International masters and doctorate programmes abroad, Graduate Scholarship Programme was discussed in two separate sessions. Engineer Colonel Abdülmuttalip Dürer, Head in the fields where the defence industry has of the SSM Department of Technology Management, was the a particular need. moderator of the first session which shared information on the scholarships programme models currently implement- Vehbi TUNCA / [email protected] ed in Turkey, and addressed the rules and procedures of and on the different views and recommendations concerning the SSM’s scholarship. Attendants of these session included employment after the scholarship. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Çufalı (TUBİTAK), Dr. Esra Şenel (SSM), The workshop ended with the closing speech of Dr. Tüfekçi. Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın (YÖK) and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akşit (University of Twente). Attendants at the second session moderated by Hüseyin Baysak, General Secretary of SASAD, included Dr. Kubilay Pakin (ASELSAN), Dr. Oğuz Menekşe (ROKETSAN), Dr. Er-

MSI TDR han Solakoğlu (TAI) and İsmail Erdoğan

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46 - July 2017 Temmuz 2017 - 47 MSI INTERVIEW Profense is Ready to Explore New Horizons with Unidef Unidef has successfully completed M134 Minigun integration on AS532 Cougar and S60 and S70 BLACK HAWK helicopters of the Turkish Armed Forces. Profense, the manufacturer and exclusive global distributor of M134 Minigun, was Unidef’s partner in these projects. The two companies enjoy a close and awarding cooperation and plans to extent this cooperation with new MSI TDR

© projects. Profense attended MSI TDR: Could you please and land platforms. We provide M134 IDEF 2017 with Unidef and give us an overview about Profense Mission Upgrade Kits for legacy gun during the exhibition, as a company? systems such as GAU-2, GAU-17, MK44 Travis CLEMENT: Profense is wholly or other versions of M134. Finally, we we had a chance to talk owned by the RSW Group, LLC and is have M134 training programs that pro- with Travis Clement, based in Phoenix Arizona. We make vide a variety of skill sets ranging from the M134 Gatling Gun. We also work on initial user operator training, initial ar- CEO of Profense about other projects, such as mounting sys- morer training and can be tailored to Unidef-Profense cooperation tem, upgrade kits and training. We pro- provide advanced programs supporting vide mounting systems for boats, air- multi-platform weapons engagement and future plans. craft and vehicles, so we cover air, sea training that includes tactical syllabi for Birol TEKİNCE / [email protected] © RSW Aviation

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M134 Minigun integration on AS532 Cougar Unidef Unidef

© M134 Minigun integration on S70 BLACK HAWK most air, land or sea platforms. In ad- made advancements, taking new tech- Travis CLEMENT: Working in this area dition to training that is offered on-lo- nologies available today, such as com- gives us a unique opportunity to learn cation, the Profense factory academic puterised gun control units. We have about the market. To be able to work training provides the warfighter an in- patented several different parts of the with Turkey is very rewarding for us. depth practical syllabus to sharpen the gun. The Profense M134 is the most We learned al lot. individual skills necessary to maintain technically advanced M134 Weapon and operate the M134. System available. Our M134 exceeds MSI TDR: Would you like to give some We have a sister company called the performance requirements de- information about your projects in RSW Aviation, which works on Shorts fined in MIL-M-45920 for the US Army. Turkey? Tucano aircraft. They refurbish the These attributes provide us a very Travis CLEMENT: For now, we work Short Tucanos and perform all the up- unique ability to sell the M134 Mini Gun with Unidef as far as there are mount- grades. internationally. We sell all over the ing systems. We utilize that work as a Profense and RSW Aviation employs world. Due to reasons of confidential- partnership and also try to sell around in total, little over 20 people. Profense ity, I cannot give country names. But I the world. has been in M134 business for about 4 can say that we are in Turkey, Asia and years now. the Middle East. MSI TDR: Do you have any plans for industrialization, coproduction or joint MSI TDR: Could you introduce us MSI TDR: What would you like to say design and development in Turkey the M134 Mini Gun and Profense’s about t he cooperation between Unidef for the future? If so, do you consider activities regarding this weapon and Profense? Which markets does that Turkey can be one of your future system? this cooperation cover? production bases for its neighbouring Travis CLEMENT: The Gatling Gun Travis CLEMENT: Our cooperation is countries? has been around for since 1860s. It very strong. Unidef is a great partner to Travis CLEMENT: We discussed was developed during American work in Turkey. They know the system such opportunities with Unidef. Civil War. Ever since then the in Turkey better than anybody. Plus, These are things we would like weapons was somewhat developed honestly, we are friends with Unidef. It to do. We want to be able to have parts but it was remembered during Viet- is not just a working relation. We are of system built here. But we are not nam War, by General Electric. It was very close. We know families. here just yet. We are getting closer; put on front of aircraft and integrated For now we are working for Turkey. It we are learning how to do this. It also to the Cobra helicopters. That is when is certainly in our radar to expand. We makes perfect sense to consider that it came back in use. Since then it be- will figure out what makes good busi- Turkey can be one of our future pro- came popular and started to make ness and go forward. We are a young duction bases for the neighbouring its way back in to arsenal of the US company and we want to break into this countries. Armed Forces. market. With Unidef’s help, we are cer- We use the same technical data pack- tain to enter different markets. MSI TDR: RSW Aviation is modernizing age that US government and General Shorts Tucano aircraft. Should we Electric used. That is how we devel- MSI TDR: What is importance of Turkey expect Unidef to be a part of this oped our weapon. Additionally, we from Profense perspective? project?

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Travis CLEMENT: Working with Unidef, we certainly entertain the idea of modernizing Shorts Tucano with weapon MSI TDR

systems and avionic systems that are © made in Turkey. It is certainly some- thing we talk about. We have to figure out where the market is.

MSI TDR: Which products of your company’s will be offered to the markets in both Turkey and the World in the future? Travis CLEMENT: We are in development of a .50 calibre chain machine gun. We are in the prototype stage right now. We hope to present the weapon to the world. That is the only new weapon system we are currently working on. Travis CLEMENT: This is my first time portunity to speak about Unidef and We are also upgrading M134. We are at IDEF. I do a lot of shows. This show Turkey. We are very excited about our updating the control unit to make is quite large compared to some oth- partnership and very excited about it more versatile and user friendly. er shows. I did a walk around and very working with Turkey. We will give more options management impressed. We will continue to at- of the firing system, for example ability tend IDEF. Anyone in defence industry On behalf of our readers, to determine how many rounds will be should come to Turkey and IDEF. we would like to thank in a burst. Travis Clement, CEO of Profense, MSI TDR: Is there anything you want for taking the time to answer MSI TDR: We would also like to hear to add? our questions and for providing us about your IDEF assessments… Travis CLEMENT: I appreciate the op- with such valuable information.

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Left to right: Narin Ferdi Şefik, Dr. Sibel Siber, Mustafa Akıncı, Hüseyin Özgürgün, and Mehmet Ali Talat

Martyr Second Lieutenant Caner Gönyeli-2017 Exercise Shows Turkey’s and TRNC’s Resolve he exercise was conducted with the aim of improving The annually organised Martyr Second coordination and interoperability between SAR units, Lieutenant Caner Gönyeli Search and Tand testing Turkey’s and TRNC’s capabilities in the area of humanitarian aid operations and collaboration. At- Rescue (SAR) Exercise was held in the tendants at the exercise’s distinguished observer day included TRNC President Mustafa Akıncı; Speaker of the Republi- territorial waters of the Turkish Republic can Assembly of TRNC Dr. Sibel Siber; TRNC Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), and the Hüseyin Özgürgün; Narin Ferdi Şefik, President of the Su- preme Court of TRNC; TRNC’s Second President Mehmet Ali international waters within the Turkish Talat; TRNC’s Third President Dr. Derviş Eroğlu; Lieutenant search and rescue region of on June 13-14. General Ömer Paç, Commander of the Cyprus Turkish Peace Forces; Major General Yılmaz Yıldırım, Security Forces Com- Alper ÇALIK / [email protected] mander of TRNC; Rear Admiral Lower Half Bülent Olcay, ready to conduct SAR operations day and night in any envi- Acting Commander of the Turkish Coast Guard Command; ronment, anywhere and anytime in both territorial waters and TRNC Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu. In and international waters.” During the meeting, a commem- addition, the military attachés of Afghanistan, Bosnia Herze- orative present in memory of the exercise was also given to govina, Gambia, Pakistan, Tunisia, Senegal, and Somalia in Nukhet Gönyeli, spouse of Martyr Second Lieutenant Caner Ankara were also among the observers of the exercise. Gönyeli. Speaking at the briefing held on the first day of the exercise, which was conducted in two phases – sea and land Products of Turkish Maritime Industry – according to three different scenarios, Major Gener- Make an Appearance at the Exercise al Yılmaz Yıldırım, Security Forces Commander of TRNC, The ships which participated in the exercise included: said: “The TRNC is determined to act in unity and solidarity n The TCGS GÜVEN (702) and TCSG YAŞAM (704) search with our motherland, the Republic of Turkey, and is always and rescue ships, built by RMK Marine,

AS532 Cougar SAR helicopter ARES 42 HECTOR type coast guard boat MSI TDR © All photographs:

52 - July 2017 Major General Yılmaz Yıldırım, Rear Admiral Lower Half Bülent Olcay, Security Forces Commander of TRNC Acting Commander of the Turkish Coast Guard

TCSG YAŞAM Saves Lives Executed on the second day of the exercise, the sea phase was performed off the coast of Famagusta, and involved two scenarios in which numerous victims were rescued by ships operating together with SAR helicopters. The survivors rescued with helicopters were then transferred to TCGS YAŞAM (704) n The YONCA-ONUK MRTP 29 and YONCA-ONUK MRTP 19 for first aid and emergency response. type boats, built by Yonca-Onuk Shipyard, and The first scenario simulated the sea collision of a dry car- n The SAR 33 class coast guard boats, recently modernised go vessel with a commercial vessel transporting numerous by the Istanbul Shipyard. irregular migrants. Persons who fell overboard and those In addition, the AS532 Cougar and AB-412 helicopters as well stranded in the dry cargo vessel were first rescued, after as the CN235 aircraft also assumed a role in the exercise as which firefighting efforts were mounted against the fire that air units. Moreover, the TCG GELİBOLU (F-493) frigate also started on the dry cargo vessel. The Combat Search and took part in the exercise, serving as an emergency landing Rescue (abbreviated as MAK in Turkish) teams of the Turkish platform for the helicopters taking part in the exercise. Air Force also took part in this exercise scenario. At first, the The ships which participated in the exercise from the TRNC rescue boat was airdropped from an CN235 aircraft flying at included: an altitude of 1,000 ft. Following this, the aircraft ascended n The 80 class boats built by the Istanbul Shipyard to an altitude of 5,000 ft, and a MAK team of three was par- Command and the Gölcük Shipyard Command, adropped from the aircraft. The MAK team then reached the n The YONCA-ONUK MRTP 19 type boats, and boat, which they used to rescue the survivors. n The ARES 42 HECTOR type coast guard boats built Meanwhile, the second scenario involved the rescue by the ARES Shipyard. of survivors who fell overboard after the collision of a The AS532 Cougar type SAR and ambulance helicopters commercial ship with a fuel tanker. Once the survivors were also involved as air units. In addition, the VATAN, BARIŞ were rescued, floating barriers were placed by the and BAYRAK towboats of the Cypriot Turkish Coastal Securi- BARIŞ and BAYRAK towboats around the tanker, to prevent ty and Ship Rescue Company also joined the exercise. the oil spill from the damaged tanker from polluting the environment. Survivors on an Emergency-landing Aircraft Cooperation between Turkey The scenario performed on the first day during the land and TRNC to Continue phase of the exercise involved a passenger aircraft oper- Speaking at the press conference held at the end of the ex- ated by a private airline, flying from Izmir Adnan Menders ercise, Rear Admiral Lower Half Bülent Olcay, Acting Com- Airport to Nicosia Ercan Airport, and making an emergency mander of the Turkish Coast Guard, provided various in- landing to a mountainous area after issuing a distress sig- formation about the exercise conducted, adding that: “The nal. One CN235 aircraft and two AS532 Cougar helicopters Coast Guard Command of the Republic of Turkey possesses took part in this scenario, conducted in the 101 Evler (St. effective search and rescue capabilities that can promptly Hilarion) area of TRNC. Furthermore, in contrast with pre- respond to any accidents that may occur in our surrounding vious years, this year’s exercise also saw TRNC’s Civil De- seas. We will continue to support the TRNC and to increase fence Organisation make use of the Yuneec-made Typhoon our cooperation, with the aim of efficiently executing search H, an unmanned aerial vehicle produced for commercial and rescue operations, whose main goal is to save people’s purposes. lives.

TCSG YAŞAM (704) YONCA-ONUK MRTP 29 type coast guard boat

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Prof. Dr. Orhan Altan Major General Ali Çetinkaya Gunter Schreier

Gunter Schreier, Vice President of DLR German Remote Sensing Data Centre, received a thank you plaque from General Abidin Ünal. RAST 2017 Discusses Space Economy rganised once every of our crucial goals is resolv- The 8th International Conference on two years since 2003 ing the problems faced by Recent Advances in Space Technologies Oby the National De- society; this is an extremely fence University’s Hezarfen important point we always (RAST 2017) was held between June 19 Institute of Aeronautics and need to bear in mind. Space and 22 in Istanbul. The theme of this year’s Astronautics, the conference [technologies], and especial- is also sponsored by defence ly space economy, can assist conference, of which MSI TDR is the and aerospace industry us in this regard. The hu- official publication and media sponsor, companies. The conference man population in the world started with a training pro- numbers in the billions, and was “Space Economy: Development gramme titled “Design & continues to increase rapid- and Sustainability”. Testing of Nanosatellites”, ly. Space technologies could Alper ÇALIK / [email protected] with the part of the meeting assist us in ensuring a more on presentations and re- balanced level of welfare daily life and the economy. derstanding of space tech- ports being held, as in the between all segments of so- He then stressed the fol- nologies. Space applications previous years, at the Mili- ciety, and reducing conflicts lowing points: “All these ap- create new markets, provid- tary Museum and Cultural between societies and com- plications have made space ing new methods that make Centre Command in Harbiye, munities. To achieve this ul- [technologies] a matter of life easier for people from Istanbul, after the opening timate goal, we are examin- necessity rather than choice. every segment of society. In speeches. ing the economic aspects of Moreover, we are witnessing addition to their contribu- space technologies, working a number of important, even tions to the functioning of a Space Technologies to find out how they can pro- historical, developments in modern society, they also to Solve Social Issues mote economic growth for the realm of space [technol- represent economic gains Delivering the first speech countries around the world.” ogies]. In recent years, there for the countries venturing at the conference’s opening has been increasing talk of a into the field of space tech- session, Prof. Dr. Orhan Al- $300 Billion Annual number of novel and uncon- nologies. The global space tan said: “As in the previous Turnover for Space ventional initiatives relating technologies market has an events, RAST 2017’s main Technologies Market to space, such as space tour- annual turnover of $300 bil- objective is about providing Major General Ali Çetinkaya, ism, asteroid mining, travel lion, which will only contin- an environment where devel- Commander of the Turkish to Mars, and energy transfer ue to increase. To increase opments in space technol- Air Force Academy, took the from space. All these initia- their revenues several fold ogies can be discussed and floor after Prof. Dr. Altan, and tives are indicative of a new in this rapidly-growing mar- presentations [on this topic] gave examples on how space level of maturity and innova- ket, governments and private can be shared. Of course, one technologies offer benefits in tion with regards to our un- companies are intensifying MSI TDR ©

General Hasan Küçükakyüz presented a sponsorship Mustafa İlarslan, Business Development Manager at General Hasan Küçükakyüz presented a sponsorship plaque to Muhammet Erdem, Management Systems Airbus DS Turkey, received the sponsorship plaque plaque to Taha Tetik, Programme Manager for the

All photographs: Manager at Alp Aviation. from General Hasan Küçükakyüz. TÜRKSAT 4A and TÜRKSAT 4B Satellites.

54 - July 2017 General Hasan Küçükakyüz presented a sponsorship Alime Özyıldırım, Director of Satellite Payload General Hasan Küçükakyüz presented a sponsorship plaque to Onur Tarakçıoğlu, Coordinator of Space Programmes, ASELSAN, received the sponsorship plaque to Osman Çelebioğlu, Space Projects Systems Group, TAI. plaque from General Hasan Küçükakyüz. Management Unit Head at ROKETSAN. their investments on new General Çetinkaya’s speech. ceiving information about defence and aerospace in- applications. Investments In his presentation, Schreier their projects. dustry who gave presenta- made in space applications provided information about tions included: provide very large economic the European Earth Obser- The Industry n Eyyüp Demirkutlu, returns, thus becoming the vation Programme, also Transfers Spacecraft Electrical driving force behind techno- known as the Copernicus Experience to the Power Systems Design logical innovations that con- Programme. Field of Space Engineer at TAI, tribute to both developed and Following the opening Technologies n Kağan Ataalp, Attitude developing nations... To draw speeches, General Abidin The session dedicated to and Orbit Control attention to this space econ- Ünal, Commander of the the papers and presenta- Engineer at TAI, omy, which has been grow- Turkish Air Force, and Gen- tions started after the open- n Taha Tetik, Programme ing rapidly thanks to these eral Hasan Küçükakyüz, ing speeches of the confer- Manager for TÜRKSAT 4A factors, the theme for RAST Combatant Air Force and ence. During this session; and TÜRKSAT 4B 2017 was selected as ‘Space Air Missile Defence Com- academics and profession- Satellites, Economy: Development and mander, presented plaques als from the industry, and n Murat Bulut, Senior Sustainability’.” to representatives of spon- representatives of sponsor Expert Engineer at TÜRKSAT, n Alime Özyıldırım, Director of Satellite Payload Programmes at ASELSAN, n Ramazan Uzel, Satellite Payload Design Engineer at ASELSAN, n Ahmet Sezer, Lead System Engineer at STM, n Zeynep Dinçer Vural, Senior Systems Engineer at STM, and n Burak Karaman, Space Contributions of sor companies. After the companies participated as Systems Design Engineer Space Technologies plaque presentation cer- speakers. The presenta- at ROKETSAN. to the Economy emony, General Ünal had tions that continued until In addition, Tanvir Ahmad, Gunter Schreier, Vice Presi- brief conversations with the the last day of the con- Telecom Satellites and Pay- dent of DLR German Remote officials of these companies ference were held as four load Designer at Airbus DS Sensing Data Center, gave that had their own stands parallel sessions. Company Space, also gave a presenta- a presentation after Major at the conference, re- representatives from the tion as a Keynote Speaker.

General Hasan Küçükakyüz presented a Cengiz Aşık, Business Development Manager at General Hasan Küçükakyüz presented a sponsorship sponsorship plaque to Cüneyt Oflaş, Lead Design Thales Alenia Space, received the sponsorship plaque to Başak Hassoy, RF and Simulation Systems Engineer at TEI. plaque from General Hasan Küçükakyüz. Director at STM.

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tAmidst their highly busy schedule at the exhibition, Prof. Dr. Haki Demolli, Minister of the Kosovo Security Forces, and his accompanying delegation took the time to visit MSI TDR’s stand. As a present, Prof. Dr. Demolli gave a set of pens to Birol Tekince, International Relations and Publication Coordinator of MSI TDR, for his contributions to the Defence Attache’s office of the Republic of Kosovo.

At IDEF 2017, Industry Shows Resolve to Move Forward with Indigenous Products Should the Turkish defence and aerospace industry succeed in achieving even faster growth in the coming years, IDEF 2017 will probably be regarded as the point and moment this new period of greater dynamism began. At the exhibition, many companies showcased mock-ups and prototypes of their new and indigenous products, thus sharing clues about what the future is likely to bring. Şebnem ASİL / [email protected] Ümit BAYRAKTAR / [email protected] Alper ÇALIK / [email protected]

MSI TDR Birol TEKİNCE / [email protected] © Vehbi TUNCA / [email protected]

n this issue, we continue our special coverage on the note- t Among the visitors of MSI TDR’s stand were the AMAC member worthy developments of IDEF 2017, which we first started military attachés. Iin the 40th issue of MSI TDR (June 2017/07). CORRECTION AND APOLOGY: In the news titled We will be concluding our news on IDEF 2017 in the 3rd “Monumental Cooperation for Tethered Multi-Rotor and last section of this coverage, to be published in the Unmanned Aerial System” in the 40th issue of MSI TDR 42th issue of the MSI TDR (August 2017/09). This chapter (June 2017/07), the surname of Halim Sertbaş, General will contain news from domestic and foreign compa- Manager of Lapis Aerospace, was erroneously written as nies, such as TAI, TÜMOSAN, CTECH, Ohio Ordnance “Serttaş”. We apologize to Mr. Sertbaş and our readers

Unless otherwise stated, all photographs: and Vericor. for this mistake.

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Alp Aviation Deepens Cooperation with Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky n the first day of the exhibition, Alp Aviation signed two The second contract was signed between Alpteknik Aviation, Ocontracts with Lockheed Martin (LM). The first of these, a subsidiary of Alp Aviation, and Lockheed Martin Rotary & signed with LM Sikorsky Aircraft, effectively assigns Alp Avi- Mission Systems. With this contract, Alpteknik Aviation be- ation as one of the subcontractors that will assemble land- came the sales representative in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Ka- ing gears for the Sikorsky H-60 and S-70i helicopters. Land- zakhstan, Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries ing gear manufactured in Turkey at Alp Aviation’s facilities for the Sikorsky S-76, S-92, S-61 and M28 commercial plat- will thus be exported to the United States. The first stage of forms. Currently, there are nearly 20 Sikorsky commercial the contract covers a period of five years. Within the scope of platforms operating in the region, consisting of S-92 and a contract it previously signed with TAI, Alp Aviation will also S-76 helicopters. Alpteknik Aviation’s operations in these perform the assembly of all landing gears for the Turkish countries will also include parts, repair, overhaul and post- Utility Helicopter Programme. sales services.

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ASELSAN Leaves its Mark at IDEF SELSAN participated to the exhibition with Athe largest stand area ever seen at IDEF events. At its stand with a total area of 4,901 square meters – consisting of 4.161 square meters of closed area and 740 square meters of open area – ASELSAN showcased more than 300 products and systems, tens of which were new products put on display for the first time. In its press release, ASELSAN highlighted the following details concerning this large product family: n Several notable products included the KORKUT Air Defence Gun System and HİSAR Low and Medium Altitude Air Defence Missile Systems, developed against cruise missiles and similar threats; the İHTAR Anti-Drone System, developed against n The VATOZ Sensor Management System, unmanned aerial vehicle threats; and the Public Security Torpedo and Torpedo Countermeasure Systems, Management System, developed to meet security Underwater Electronic Warfare Systems and requirements against terror incidents. Radar Systems were all received with great interest n Among the land systems that were showcased, by visitors. particularly noteworthy were the Tank Fire Control n ASELSAN also demonstrated its capabilities in the field Systems, Stabilised Weapon Systems, Modern Soldier of space technologies. These capabilities included Systems, Wearable Technologies, Unmanned Vehicles satellite payloads, satellite subsystems and equipment, and Electro Optical Systems. and satellite mission equipment. n In the avionic systems, product that stood out included Another novelty at ASELSAN’s stand this year was the Targeting Pod, Multifunctional Cockpit Display the Supplier Corner. Suppliers already working or interest- Unit, Inertial Navigation System, Helicopter and Aircraft ed in working with ASELSAN were hosted at the Supplier Cockpits, and Laser Guidance Kits. Corner.

58 - July 2017 t ASELSAN unveiled an integrated modular avionics system developed for the Turkish Utility Helicopter programme.

t ASELSAN showed its readiness for the TF-X programme with this model through which it showcased its avionics and cockpit solutions.

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On May 10 during the exhibition, a number of cooperation agreements were signed with the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan by ASELSAN CIT Vice Presidency concerning communication systems; by ASELSAN MGEO Vice Presidency concerning electro-optic systems and munitions guidance kits; and by the ASELSAN REWS Vice Presidency concerning electronic warfare systems.

t HİSAR-O Medium Altitude Air Defence Missile System

t HİSAR-A Low Altitude Air Defence Missile System

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t ASELSAN Counter-IED Detection and Examination System (ETİ) consists of an ASELSAN ÇAKI robotic arm; ASELSAN GERGEDAN RF jamming system; ASELSAN ŞAHİNGÖZÜ-OD thermal camera; ASELSAN YANKI acoustic gunshot detection system; ASELSAN SECANS security management software; and a seismic detector that records movements in doorways and openings, all of which are integrated to an EJDER YALÇIN vehicle of Nurol Makina.

tASELSAN also displayed the indigenous systems it developed in the field of healthcare.

t At IDEF, ASELSAN also showcased its modernisation solution for the Leopard 2A4 tanks. Having signed a contract for the modernisation of M60T tanks, the company reports that in the event they are assigned with the modernisation of the Leopard 2A4 tanks, all tanks in the inventory of the Land Forces Command, including the ALTAY tank, will be equipped with the same subsystems.

62 - July 2017 t ASELSAN also showcased the KALKAN II, the revamped configuration of KALKAN whose performance features were increased and certain critical components were replaced with new generation and indigenised products in line with customer requirements.

t ASELSAN showcased as a 1:10 scale mock-up the mast-integrated version of the Multi-Purpose Phased Array Radar (CAFRAD), which will be used in the Air Defence Frigate (TF-2000) project. tASELSAN also offers satellite communication solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles.

t ASELSAN showcased the payloads developed for communication satellites.

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With the HIZIR Torpedo Countermeasure System for Surface Ships and the Low Frequency Towed Active Sonar (left, yel- low), ASELSAN showed that it is ready to meet the different needs of surface platforms.

tIn response to naval forces’ need for target boats, ASELSAN also developed the ALBATROS-T Unmanned Surface Target Boat.

t ZARGANA Submarine Torpedo Countermeasure System

After the TORK Anti-Torpedo Torpedo (front), ASELSAN also developed the ORKA Lightweight Torpedo (back).

64 - July 2017 tASELSAN designed the AHS-120 120 mm Mortar System based on an expectation of growing interest towards automatic mortar systems. The system is integrated to a turret equipped with an Automatic Barrel Laying System, Autoloader System, Recoil Mechanism and Fire Control Systems, which have all been indigenously designed by ASELSAN, their subsystem included. The AHS-120 enables integration of any kind of indigenous and foreign rifled or smoothbore mortar barrel.

tASELSAN’s STAMP system, the first product of the Remote Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) product family that has been exported to 11 countries until now, was showcased at IDEF for the first time with its new design. By taking into account the needs of users as well as their recommendations and feedback, the STAMP-2 was designed as a smaller, lighter and more capable weapon. For instance, the system enjoys a greater range of movement on the elevation axis. The user interface developed for the STAMP-2 system utilises a 19-inch screen. Ammunition can be fed to the weapon from under deck, meaning that whenever the number of munitions loaded in the weapon decreases, the ship personnel can load munitions to the system from inside the ship without exposing themselves to enemy fire.

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t The m-SAR Synthetic Aperture Radar (right), which stands out with its physical characteristics that allows integration into air platforms, in the same way as electro-optical sensors and the Fighter Multifunction Phased Array Radar (left).

Taking into account needs of the Turkish Armed Forces, ASELSAN also designed the CENKER Soldier Command and Control System. t ASELSAN is working on the RF seeker of the beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile BOZDOĞAN, currently being developed under TÜBİTAK SAGE.

t ASELSAN developed the İHTAR Micro/Mini UAV Air Defence System to protect the airspace of public and commercial areas against the illegal activities of micro- and mini-sized unmanned aerial vehicles. For threat detection, tracking and identification, the system relies on the ACAR-İHA radar and the electro-optic system, also developed by ASELSAN. The GERGEDAN Jamming/Neutralization System is then used to prevent and neutralize threats.

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t Farhat Horchani, Tunisian Minister of National Defence, visited Vestel Defence’s stand, where he was briefed on KARAYEL-SU.

Vestel Defence and AYESAŞ Show that They Hold the Right Solutions n recent times, there has been an emphasis by leading fig- KARAYEL-SU Technical Specifications Iures of the industry, in particular by Fikri Işık, Minister of National Defence, on the need to have medium-sized com- Maximum Take-off Weight: 630 kg panies that are just below the prime contractors within the Wing Span: 13 m defence industry’s pyramidal structure. Through the prod- Length: 6.5 m ucts they showcased at IDEF, Vestel Defence and AYESAŞ – Height: 2.11 m both members of the Zorlu Group – demonstrated that they Payload in the Fuselage: 50 kg hold the right solutions to address this issue. Payload at the Wings: 120 kg Max Engine Power: 97 HP (at sea level) Vestel Defence Asserts Itself Cruise Speed: 60-80 knots with the KARAYEL-SU Climb Speed: 800 ft/min Having successfully completed its weapon tests, the Operation Altitude: 18,000 ft KARAYEL unmanned aerial vehicle, which is currently serv- Data Link Radius: >150 km ing commendably in the Turkish Armed Forces under a leas- Take Off and Landing Distance: <750 m (sea level) ing agreement, is on its way to becoming a product family. 20 hours without munitions, 12 hours with Endurance: With the KARAYEL-SU version (SU standing for Silahlı-Uzun 60 kg munitions, 8 hours with 120 kg munitions Kanat in Turkish, meaning Armed-Extended Wing) it unveiled De-icing system, ground control station and on the first day of IDEF, Vestel Defence has increased both ground data terminal hand-over, fully automatic the payload capacity and the endurance of the KARAYEL. Other Features: take-off and landing, lightning protection, KARAYEL-SU has a longer wingspan, as well as end-plates indigenous distributed avionic architecture, on its wing tips and two hardpoints for payload under each triple redundant flight critical subsystems. wing. Each one of these hardpoint can carry 30 kg, meaning that the total payload capacity of the KARAYEL-SU displayed with ROKETSAN MAM-L and MAM-C munitions under its wings is 120 kg. At the exhibition, KARAYEL-SU was under its wings. The hardpoint under the wings can also be

t KARAYEL-SU drew attention with the end-plates at its wing tips, and the MAM-C munitions carried in a dual launcher.

68 - July 2017 t Vestel Defence also used augmented reality applications in the presentation of KARAYEL-SU.

to eighth ships of the MİLGEM project) and the BARBAROS class frigate, the console can also be used on land platforms. Its compact and scalable-structure, modular design, compatibility with the ADVENT combat management system, and easy- to-handle features are among equipped with payloads other than munitions. The KARAYEL- the notable characteristics of SU also retains the ability to carry up to 50 kg payloads at the the New Generation Operator station under its fuselage. Console. The presentation of the console at IDEF was performed AYESAŞ Moving to the using virtual reality applications Next Generation in Operator Consoles to animate a naval surface plat- At IDEF 2017, AYESAŞ’s most prominent product was the form. t

New Generation Operator Console. Designed for use on all t AYESAŞ’s New Generation Operator naval ship projects of the Naval Forces, mainly in the mod- Console (left) also drew the attention of ernisation project of the I class frigates (which are fifth military attachés (top).

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BMC Renews Vehicle Family in ferent range of subsystems, so as to emphasise their usabil- ity in different types of missions. Line with User Requirements aving expanded its product family with new members in KİRPİ Now Featuring Independent Suspension Hrecent years, BMC showcased five vehicles in total, three This version of the KİRPİ equipped with independent suspen- of them in new configurations. These vehicles included the sion was showcased with many subsystems, so as to demon- KİRPİ, AMAZON and VURAN, which are members of BMC’s strate the wide range of subsystems it can be integrated with. Mine Resistant Ambush Protected and Multi-Purpose Ar- These subsystems included the ASELSAN ÇAKI multi-pur- moured Vehicle Family, as well as the armoured Midibus, pose robotic arm system, the ASELSAN SARP stabilised ad- manufactured specifically for security forces. The compa- vanced remote weapon platform, the ASELSAN-made mast ny’s 500 square metre stand thus featured two versions of integrated electro-optic system, and the ASELSAN YANKI the KİRPİ 4x4 (one in the ambulance configuration, and the gunfire locator system, and a jammer. The vehicle also fields other equipped with a special mission payload), the VURAN smoke grenade launchers. 4x4, AMAZON 4x4 and the armoured midibus. BMC continues to work on composite technologies that will It was noteworthy that BMC displayed the vehicles with a dif- help augment the level of protection the vehicle offers.

70 - July 2017 VURAN’s Technical Specifications GENERAL FEATURES Maximum Speed: 110 km/h Gradient: 70 percent Side Slope: 40 percent Fording: 800 mm Range: 600 km Engine: 375 PS Fully automatic, torque convertor, Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse Transfer Case: Two speed levels, lockable type Suspension (Forward and Rear): Independent Brakes: Disk brakes, ABS Electric System: MIL-STD-1275, 24 V Battery: Two 12 V, 220 Ah • Ballistic Protection Protection: • Mine Protection • IED Protection

STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Automatic Fire Suppression System • Air Conditioning System • Cold Weather Kit (-32°C) • Runflat Tyres

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT • Remote-Controlled Weapon System • CBRN VURAN: A Testament of Innovation • Smoke Grenade Launchers The VURAN underwent substantial changes compared to the • RPG Protection version showcased at IDEF 2015. Currently competing in the • Self-Recovery Winch Undersecretariat for Defence Industries’ Wheeled Tactical • Jammer System Armoured Vehicles (TTZA) Project covering the acquisition of • Gunfire Locator Device 406 vehicles, the VURAN was displayed at the exhibition in its version that meets the said tender’s specifications. • Sniper Detection and Tracking System Following tests and analyses performed by BMC, various features of the vehicles – in particular its power group and the positioning of its axles – were changed to improve the vehicle’s performance. The various subsystems listed in the aforementioned tender specifications were also integrated to the vehicle. These include the ASELSAN SARP Dual remote-controlled weapon station, the CBRN protection system, a jammer, smoke grenade launchers, fire suppression system (for personnel section, engine section, exteri- or of vehicle, and wheels), framework for windshield, cable-cutting arms, and hy- VURAN draulic winch.

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AMAZON’s Technical Specifications GENERAL FEATURES Maximum Speed: 110 km/h Gradient: 70 percent Side Slope: 40 percent Fording: 800 mm Range: 600 km Engine: 360PS, compatible with F34 and F54 fuels Transmission: Automatic, torque converter, 6 forwards, 1 reverse Transfer Case: Two speed levels, lockable type 4x4, independent type, coil spring, shock absorbers, Axle, Suspension and Wheels: differential lock in front and rear axle KİRPİ Brakes: Disk brakes, ABS Steering: Hydraulic steering, adjustable Seats: 5-7 persons; blast attenuation seats Electric System: Two 12V, 120Ah, Battery Operational Conditions: -32°C to + 55°C • Ballistic Protection Protection: • Mine Protection • IED Protection

STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Fire Suppression and Blast Mitigation System • Air Conditioning System • Cold Weather Kit (-32°C) • Runflat Tyres • Central Tyre Inflation System • Exhaust Brake • Smoke Grenade Launchers • Self-Recovery Winch • Rear View Camera System • Incline Warning System

MISSION EQUIPMENT • Remote-Controlled Weapon System • On-Mast Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Radar System • External Fire Suppression System • RPG Protection • Navigation AMAZON • 360° Camera Recording System AMAZON’s First Appearance at IDEF • CBRN Decontamination System Showcased at IDEF for the first time, the AMAZON also un- • Signal Jammer derwent a significant makeover compared to its pervious • Infrared Illumination System versions. The vehicle’s chassis structure was changed, and • Intercom its power pack was strengthened. The level of protection of- • Forward and Rear Thermal Camera System Supporting the Driver fered by the vehicle was also enhanced. • Rectifier Based on the concept put forth by BMC, the AMAZON was • Power Distribution Unit displayed with mission systems showing that it can be adapted to different scenarios. The most notable of these systems of the MLADS, which can instantaneously produce a 1 kW was the Mobile Laser Area Defence System (MLADS) devel- laser ray. The AMAZON-MLADS combination is expected to oped by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM. During its qualification tests, the be used for blinding the optics of unmanned aerial vehicles MLADS showed itself fully capable of cutting a 3 mm-thick detected in border regions, or downing/neutralising these sheet metal from a distance of 500 m. BMC officials empha- vehicles when necessary. sized that the AMAZON has become the strongest vehicle In addition to the MLADS, the AMAZON showcased at the ex- of its class thanks to the updates made by BMC, and it can hibition also carried an ASELSAN-designed mast equipped readily supply the power needed to recharge the batteries with a radar and electro-optic system.

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Eray Gökalp, BNA General Manager of BNA ©

BNA: The Address for Since the sidesticks on these platforms are not mechanically connected to the flight control surfaces, they do not receive Active Sidesticks any direct feedback, unlike the case with classical and pneu- ommencing its operations in August 2016, BNA made matic sidesticks. The sidesticks offered by BNA enables the Ca rapid entry at IDEF. In addition to signing with AES the pilot and co-pilot to receive and communicate information contract for the Multi-Purpose Gas Turbine Engine Control about sidestick movements; it also warns them at critical mo- System Development Project – whose details we shared with ments of the flight, and relays to them information about the our readers in MSI TDR’s June issue (Issue 40) – BNA also in- loads the platform experiences while cruising. troduced at the exhibition its active sidestick products. These During its contacts at the exhibition, BNA emphasised its aim sidesticks are particularly important for platforms in which and interest in working in the following areas: the flight control surfaces are digitally controlled (fly-by-wire). n Design and production of critical subsystems, such as digital flight control, engine control, fuel and hydraulic systems (landing gear); n Design and development of rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicles, within the scope of its platform-level engineering

BNA activities; and © n Low visibility, training, simulation and virtual reality.

74 - July 2017 Left to right: Clemens Linden, CEO of EUROJET, Şebnem Asil, Coordinator, Business Development at MSI TDR and Mutalle Ulucay, EUROJET’s Senior Vice President, Turkey

The Best Fighter in the World Needs the Best Engine UROJET used IDEF 2017 as an opportunity to further on the development of these versions. On the manufactur- Epromote its offer for TF-X’s engine. We talked with ing side, up to 100% local content rate is possible. Turkish EUROJET’s CEO, Clemens Linden, and Mutalle Ulucay, Se- industry will also benefit from aftermarket support activi- nior Vice President, Turkey, about EUROJET’s offer. ties including maintenance, repair and overhaul activities. Turkey’s choice of design is for a twin engine aircraft and Among the engines various advantages, Linden empha- the aircraft’s requirements dictate an engine more pow- sized EJ200’s reliability. The average mean time between erful than EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON’s EJ200. Therefore, removals for repair is currently over 1200 engine flying EUROJET prepared an offer based on two packages hours, which means that an EJ200 can remain on an air- for TF-X: craft for periods of five years and even more depending on n There are 5 options in Package A, with various levels of the air force fleet missions. thrust increase up to 25%. In addition, all of these When we asked about Rolls-Royce’s partnership with Kale options have dimensions which would make the Group, Linden said that this partnership is independent engine retrofitable on EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON. This from Rolls-Royce’s participation in EUROJET and inside retrofit can also enable return of investment for the Rolls-Royce, the activities related to EUROJET and Kale development of increased-thrust version with additional Group are firewalled. market. Summarizing n Package B contains a single EUROJET’s offer option, which offers 30% thrust to Turkey, Ulu- increase. Due to physical cay said: “I liked realities, this engine very much what requires a wider diameter Temel Kotil said and therefore would not during the sign- be able to be installed on ing ceremony with

EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON. EUROJET BAE Systems. He said Both SSM and TAI have re- © ‘We will make this the best ceived these packages in an fighter in the world!’ And we say offer. EUROJET is very open to ‘The best fighter in the world needs the partnership with Turkish industry best engine!’”

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Dr. Tarık Öğüt, Chairman of FİGES

MAST New Products by FİGES n top of its identity as an engineering company, FİGES Ohas also become a company offering its own range of products. During IDEF 2017, the company showcased for the first time its Three-Dimensional Metal Sintering Sys- tems (3D printers), Telescopic Elevation Systems (MAST), Bionic Hand and Impedance Tube. For additive manufacturing applications, FİGES is developing a product family that relies on metal sintering techniques; one of the members of the family, the FLS 110, was showcased at FİGES’ stand in IDEF. At its factory in the Ankara Başkent Organised Industrial Zone, which started operations last February, the company initially began to produce three devices belonging to two different categories. Among these, the high-capacity FLS 100 and FLS 200 products were developed specifically for the defence, aerospace, automotive, general machinery and healthcare industries. On the other hand, the more economic and compact FLS 300 was designed by taking into consideration the needs of dentists and jewellers. The FLS 100 and FLS 200 series use 250 W, 500 W and 1,000 W lasers, and can manufacture volumes ranging from 100x100x100 mm to 500x500x500 mm. Meanwhile, the FLS 300 series product group comprises two different machine models capable of manufacturing volumes of 30x30x50 mm and 70x70x50 mm, and operating with 50 W and 100 W lasers. FİGES will continue in 2018 to manufacture five different devices in three categories. FİGES has also started the serial production of its Tele- scopic Elevation System (MAST) product family, consisting of various categories made of carbon fibre, aluminium and different composite materials, and featuring different heights and carrying capacities. These systems, offered as a product family with maximum lengths varying from 3 to 15 m, were designed to operate on inclined terrain as well as under high wind loads, extremely hot and cold climates, and the heaviest and most challenging ambient conditions. One of these MAST systems was showcased at the exhibition together with Meteksan Defence’s Retinar radar, while another was displayed with an electro-optic system by Fo- toniks.

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FNSS Shows It Is Ready for the New Generation AFV and SPTWAV Projects Continuing its tradition of introducing new vehicles at each its ability to operate jointly with main battle tanks, the vehicle IDEF, FNSS showed its readiness for the two major projects can assume a broad variety of missions through the integra- on Turkey’s agenda, namely the New Generation Armoured tion of different subsystems. Owing to its ballistic armour Combat Vehicle (AFV) and Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled and high level of mine protection, the KAPLAN-30 ensures Armoured Vehicle (SPTWAV). For the first of these projects, high level safety for the military personnel on-board. The FNSS is currently developing its New Generation Armoured vehicle’s ground clearance, the floor surface on which the Fighting Vehicle (NG-AFV) family. KAPLAN-15, the first personnel walks, and the personnel’s seating arrangement member of this product family, was launched at IDEF 2013, and height have all been designed to ensure the necessary while the KAPLAN-20 was launched at IDEF 2015. The new- level of protection against mine and improvised explosive est and most advanced model of this family, the KAPLAN-30, device (IED). was showcased for the first time at IDEF 2017. The KAPLAN 30 NG-AFV’s hull is manufactured and assem- Having developed the KAPLAN-30 based on certain potential bled from ballistic materials using a ballistic welding tech- customers’ need for a heavier vehicle, FNSS offers users a nique. The power pack cabin and expanded driver’s compart- larger internal volume and greater payload carrying capacity. ment are situated at the vehicle’s front, while the gunner’s With its average power-to-weight ratio of 20 HP/ton (de- and commander’s stations are situated at the centre. The pending on combat weight), its automatic transmission and troop section at vehicle’s rear can accommodate eight troops

78 - July 2017 in the armoured personnel carrier configuration, and six with main battle tanks. The vehicle can be integrated with troops in the armed turret configuration. With its increased different subsystems, enabling it to carry out all types of internal volume, the KAPLAN 30 NG-AFV also enables us- missions. ers to transport more mission equipment and ammunition. The KAPLAN 20 NG-AFV’s hull is manufactured and as- However, due to its increased size that has reached maxi- sembled from ballistic materials using a ballistic welding mum physical limits, the vehicle has sacrificed its amphibi- technique. The power pack cabin and expanded driver’s ous capabilities. For users who are in absolute need of am- compartment are situated at the vehicle’s front, while the phibious capabilities, FNSS offers the KAPLAN-20. gunner’s and commander’s stations are situated at the The KAPLAN-20 features an average power-to-weight ratio centre. The troop section at vehicle’s rear can accommo- of 23 HP/ton (depending on the vehicle’s combat weight), date eight troops in the armoured personnel carrier con- automatic transmission, and the ability to operate jointly figuration, and six troops in the armed turret configuration.

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PARS Family Expands with Addition of Third Generation Vehicles and SCOUT Version Continuing to hold the record for Turkey single largest defence export, the PARS product family was featured at the exhibition with its third generation vehicles. The latest mem- in less than 60 minutes, allows the user to replace the engine bers of this vehicle family – which is FNSS’ trump card for the in the field as an additional benefit.. SPTWAV project – include the PARS III 8x8 and PARS III 6x6, The PARS SCOUT 6x6 Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled which both possess the highest wheel navigation and lowest Armoured Vehicle (SPTWAV) brings a breath a fresh air for turning radius of their classes. The two-person driver cabin, reconnaissance and internal security missions. The PARS situated at the vehicle’s front, offers a 180° horizontal field SCOUT 6x6 differs from other members of the PARS product of vision, as well as high driving safety and comfort. Owing to family with the transparent armour (ballistic glass) situated at their modular design armour systems, these vehicles’ hulls its front, and the two-person driver cabin offering a 230° hori- can be brought to the required level of protection by the user. zontal field of vision. This cabin offers the mission personnel a The form of the hull, the structure of the underbelly, the base high level of driving safety and situational awareness. plates, and the mine-resistant seats developed specifically for With its power-to-weight ratio of 22 HP/ton, the PARS the vehicles have all been designed to protect the personnel SCOUT 6x6 can reach a maximum speed of 100 km/h; move on-board against the threat of high-level mine threats and on a 60 percent gradient and 30 percent side slope; climb 60 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The PARS III 8x8 and cm-high vertical obstacles; and cross 120 cm-wide trench- PARS III 6x6 offer the protection level of mine-resistant es. The vehicle has 6x6 and 6x4 driving characteristics, and vehicles produced for personnel transport, while also pos- all of its axles can be locked whenever necessary. As a fully sessing the capabilities expected of a modern armoured com- amphibious vehicle, the PARS SCOUT 6x6 can reach a speed bat vehicle. of 8 km/h in water. The modular connection of the vehicle subsystems to the The hull shape, underbelly structure, base plates and spe- mine-resistant hull ensures easy maintenance and replace- cially developed mine-resistant seats are all designed to pro- ment. The easy maintenance and easy replacement of mov- tect personnel against high-level mine threats. The PARS 6x6 ing parts and the power transmission systems, in particular, SCOUT offers the protection level of mine-resistant vehicles make these vehicles superior to their counterparts. The power produced for personnel transport, while also possessing the pack architecture, which allows disassembly and reassembly capabilities expected of a modern armoured combat vehicle.

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HAVELSAN Attracts Attention with ATAK Simulator y means of different demonstra- Btions, such as mock-ups, video displays and simulations, HAVELSAN showcased at IDEF the solutions it has developed in the fields of cyber security and information technologies, command-control and combat systems, and training and simulation technologies, all of which are its major areas of activity. The T129 ATAK simulator shown at the company’s stand was one of the products that drew the most attention. Cyber security was another area in which HAVELSAN was assertive during the exhibition, with the company dis- T129 ATAK Simulator playing to visitors, at a special section within its stand, its capabilities in this area. In this way, some of the indigenous cyber security products developed at the HAVELSAN Cyber Defence Technology Centre (SİSATEM) were showcased at the exhibition. These products included: n Central Trace Collection, Event Correlation and Alarm Generation System (SIEM): The SIEM is a software application that enables centralised collection, correlation and inquiry, as well as alarm generation, for records constituted by institutions’ infrastructure components. The collected raw records are normalised and correlated, after which they are presented on live

82 - July 2017 screens through the user interface. n HAVELSAN Private Cloud Management System (ARMADA): ARMADA is an infrastructure solution for cloud informatics. Through an easy and visual interface, it enables the management of resources from a single centre, independently of brands and technology. n Web Application Firewall and Load Balancing (WAF&LB): A hardware and software solution that identifies threats n Cyber Drill System (STS): The STS is an exercise against web applications and also balances load in platform developed for ensuring cyber attack intense web traffic. and defence techniques can be learned through n Web Page Monitoring System (WSTS): The WSTS practice in a training and simulation environments, tracks and monitors at certain intervals the web sites and for simulating the possible impacts of and sub-links specified by institutions, and generates cyber attacks. alarms in the event of a web page change, page addition, n Data Leak Prevention System (VESKO): VESKO is or access denial (DoS, DDoS). This helps reduce the time software that protects confidential data. It verifies data required to identify attacks and respond against them. access rights across a site and prevents data leaks. The The system can function in integration with the SIEM. system can be integrated with the SIEM

İŞBİR Highlights Tactical Silent Generators roducts showcased by İŞBİR Elektrik PInd. Inc. at the exhibition included: n The 2x15 kVA TASMUS Trailer Generator, used within the scope of the Tactical Area Communication System (TASMUS) project to provide an uninterrupted power supply. n The 2.25 kVA Portable Generator, developed to meet the immediate power requirements. n The low noise level 2000 kVA Alternator, which operates silently thanks to dynamic balancing, and conforms to all standards including military ones. This alternator, which is the product of lengthy research and development efforts, has a compact and short structure that can provide generators are intended to be used in yachts and civil appli- the best solutions in narrow areas. cations such as live broadcast vehicles and mobile service Its connections can easily be reached thanks to its vehicles. ergonomically-shaped thermal box. During the exhibition, İŞBİR and STM held meetings con- n The 5 and 30 kW Tactical Silent Cabin Generators with cerning the procurement of generators to be used in the power with cogeneration features, which can operate Test and Training Ship. As an outcome of these meetings, with different fuels. the two companies signed a contract on May 15 covering the Another product which the company highlighted were its si- supply of four 750 kVA generators. The delivery of the gen- lent generators, for which it obtain patent protection. These erators will take place within this year.

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With UKAP, Katmerciler Prepares to Enter Unmanned Land Vehicles Market n addition to showcasing at this year’s IDEF its 4x4 Ar- Imoured Ambulance, the version of the HIZIR equipped with a hybrid power pack and its Remote-Controlled Multi-Barrel Gas Launcher System, Katmerciler also introduced the Re- mote-Controlled Weapon Platform (UKAP), a system which it had previously not announced on any platform. Katmer- ciler also displayed at its stand the NEFER armour system integrated to a 4x4 Rubicon Jeep. With the UKAP, Katmer- ciler effectively demonstrated at IDEF that it is fully capable of carrying onto new markets the design capabilities it acquired on tactical wheeled armoured vehicles (TWAVs).

UKAP Brings Fire Support Even Closer As Katmerciler’s greatest surprise at the exhibition, the UKAP was, in principle, developed to provide close fire support to friendly units in combat environments with intense enemy fire suppression. Shown at the exhibition with an in- Furkan Katmerci, Executive Vice President at tegrated ASELSAN-made SARP remote controlled stabilised Katmerciler, in front of a weapon system, the UKAP features a tracked chassis, which KHAN 4x4 Armoured grants mobility in difficult terrain and allows the platform to Personnel Carrier integrated negotiate 60 percent gradients. While the version showcased with a Remote-Controlled at the exhibition had a total weight of 1,100 kg, the platform Multi-Barrel Gas Launcher System. is notable for its 2,000 payload capacity. The vehicle’s main propulsion systems consists of hydraulic Ambulance meets the requirements of both of these vehi- motors powered by electric motors. This not only helps bet- cle families. Company officials state that, to accomplish this ter protect the electric motor against elements such as dust feat, they performed an optimisation without sacrificing the and dirt, but also prevents the motor from becoming burned minimum requirements of both vehicle types. and damaged due to compression and locking. The internal For example, the vehicle’s approach angle at the front and batteries of the UKAP enables it the to operate autonomous- departure angle at the rear is relatively high, as required by ly for one hour. However, adding a generator to the platform TWAVs, which allows the vehicle to climb gradients of up to can extend its operation time up to five hours. The vehicle’s 60 percent. In addition to this, without sacrificing an ambu- maximum speed is 25 kilometres per hour. lance’s need for an internal height of 1.8 metres, the vehi- All functions on the UKAP can be controlled via a remote cle allows the treatment of injuries on a standing personnel. control with a 10 inch LCD touchscreen panel, and the platform was designed based on a modular structure that allows it to bear different payloads for different missions. Compa- ny officials state that, whenever needed, the UKAP can be transformed from a weapon platform to a medical evacua- tion or firefighting vehicle.

Armoured Saviour on the Battlefield The 4x4 Armoured Ambulance, another vehicle Katmerciler showcased for the first time, was designed as a combination of a TWAV and medevac. The design of the vehicle brought together the minimum features an ambulance must possess, determined based on meetings held with the Ministry of Health, and Katmerciler’s own experiences with TWAVs. Under normal circumstances, TWAVs and ambulance have requirements that are widely diverging, and even opposite. For example, an ambulance has to be high enough to allow a person to work while standing, whereas a TWAV’s centre of gravity must be close to the ground. The 4x4 Armoured

t The HIZIR 4x4 TWAV designed by Katmerciler was showcased for the first time at the exhibition in its version equipped with an ASELSAN-made hybrid power pack. In addition to the features the standard version of the HIZIR possesses, the vehicle’s fuel efficiency was increased, while its acoustic and thermal signatures were reduced.

84 - July 2017 Beyond the tactical capabilities it possesses, perhaps the most notable feature of the hybrid HIZIR is that it has paved the way for the indigenous developed of these types of vehicles, since it stands as the first example of vehicles with hybrid propulsion systems, which we are likely to see more frequently on the battlefields of the future.

New Generation Gas Launcher System for Crowd Control Another product Katmerciler introduced at the exhibition was the Remote-Controlled Multi-Barrel Gas Launcher Sys- tem. Capable of firing the standard 38 mm and 40 mm diameter gas canisters used widely around the world, the system was showcased integrated to the KHAN 4x4 Armoured Per- sonnel Carrier developed by Katmerciler.

t The 4x4 Armoured Ambulance developed by Katmerciler is essentially the This weapon system can be used for crowd control in urban fusion of an ambulance with a TWAV. The vehicle was designed by optimising areas, and has a total of 52 barrels, each housing a single the features of both vehicles types, without sacrificing an ambulance’s gas canister. This system enables the system to fire sin- indispensable characteristics and a TWAV’s specifications. gle canisters in succession, or multiple canisters at once. With an injured personnel carrying capacity of five, the ve- Reloading is done using four cartridges that each have 13 hicle can transport two medical personnel in addition to the barrels, which allows the reloading process to be executed driver and patients. Furthermore, thanks to its differential quickly with spare cartridges. lock, the vehicle can transition to a four-wheel drive. The ar- The system can rotate horizontally 360 degrees, and turn mour protection of the vehicle can be increased in line with vertically between -10 to +70 degrees. Featuring day and customer requirements. night vision cameras, the system can also perform up to x30 optical magnification and take video records. The weapon HIZIR: The First Hybrid Armoured Vehicle system also includes an internal laser range finder system The hybrid version of the HIZIR TWAV, developed jointly with and ballistic computer. This not only helps prevent poten- ASELSAN, was one of the vehicles Katmerciler unveiled at tially dangerous launches performed at very close distances, the exhibition. Among the other TWAVs on the market, the but also automatically adjusts the elevation of the weapon HIZIR especially stands out as the first indigenously devel- for long-distance shots. The geographic position and target- oped vehicle with a hybrid propulsion system. ing system on the launcher allows the user to fire indirectly In addition to becoming hybrid, the vehicle has also gained at targets behind obstacles. new features without sacrificing existing capabilities. The Another feature of the launcher system is that it can be con- diesel engine found on the standard version of the vehicle trolled both from within and outside the vehicle. Using a dif- was changed with smaller yet more efficient engine, and an ferent software, the same remote control module used for electric engine developed by ASELSAN was added to the vehi- controlling the UKAP can also be employed to command the cle. In contrast to internal combustion engines that produce launcher system and all its functions. different torque values at different engine speeds, electric engines produce a fixed torque value from the lowest to the highest engine speed. As a result of this, the vehicle has gain the ability to both function more efficiently and accelerate more easily at lower speeds. This, in turn, has reduced the vehicle fuel consumption per kilometre. In addition, thanks to its electric drive mode, the vehicle’s thermal and acoustic signatures were reduced, and its ability to move while remaining hidden on the battlefield were significantly enhanced. The batteries which supply power to the electric engine are located underneath the vehicle; this takes vehicle’s centre of weight even lower, ensuring a more balance drive as well as increased manoeuvrability. The hybrid HIZIR can recharge its batteries using its diesel engine, thus being able to operate independently of the electric network and increasing its own range. The vehicle can also store the braking energy released when descending an incline or slowing down, which takes the hybrid HIZIR a step further in terms of fuel-saving. Depending on the driver’s needs, the control systems inside the vehicle can automatically select

the propulsion mode that will allow the greatest efficiency. t Katmerciler’s UKAP showcased with a mounted ASELSAN SARP. Designed The vehicle acquires all these capabilities thanks to the sub- with a modular structure, the vehicle can be modified to execute different systems – including the battery – supplied by ASELSAN. missions.

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Meteksan Defence Turns Technological Gains into Products iming to turn the technological know-how it acquires As a company with its own range of products, Meteksan Athrough successfully-completed projects into new prod- Defence drew considerable attention from foreign players ucts, and taking firm steps to this end, Meteksan Defence present at the exhibition. Conducting a number of meet- showcased at IDEF 2017 the progress it has achieved so far ings with foreign companies concerning the use of the Ret- in this regard. The company displayed the following products inar product family in integrated border security solutions, during the exhibition: Meteksan Defence also held discussions on the possible use n MİLDAR Helicopter Fire Control Radar of its data-link products in different platforms. n Automatic Landing and Take-Off System for Tunç Batum, President of Meteksan Defence, summarised Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (OKİS) the company’s current status and future goals as follows: n Retinar OPUS Area Surveillance System “Meteksan Defence is today a company with an annual turn- n Data Links for Missile Systems over of ¨100 million. About 120 of our 240-strong work force n Radar Altimeters are design engineers, of whom nearly half hold postgradu- n Hull-Mounted Sonar System ate and doctorate degrees. For the coming three-year peri- n Underwater Early Warning Sensors od, we are aiming for a threefold increase in our turnover; n Underwater Communication Systems however, this growth won’t be achieved through an increase n Damage Control Simulator in the number of personnel. We are a company with an al- Furthermore, while the wet-end of the hull-mounted indig- ready defined set of focus areas – in which we have gained enous sonar, industrialised entirely by Meteksan Defence, extensive skills – and we are somewhat unwilling to venture was showcased at the company’s stand, the dry-end of the outside these areas. Our areas of focus may evolve with the same sonar was featured at the stand of the Turkish Naval changing circumstances. We’re planning to achieve this Forces Command. growth together with our subcontractors, which are competent in their own areas, and which we are including in ever increasing numbers into our ecosystem.”

OKİS Enhances Security of Air Vehicles Used for the take-off and landing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the OKİS consists of two main sections, one being the air unit consisting of a transponder and antenna located on the UAV, and the other being a ground unit consisting of a mono- pulse tracking radar deployed near the runway. With its small dimensions and low weight, the OKİS Air Unit was developed for use in UAVs of all segments, without having a significant impact on the vehicle’s payload capacity. Meanwhile, by tracking the OKİS Air Unit, the OKİS Ground Unit relays three-dimensional information (azimuth, elevation, and distance) to the UAV Ground Control Station, enabling the safe and precise landing and take-off of the UAV. The system’s features include Retinar OPUS a portable structure, the need

86 - July 2017 MİLDAR Ready for Final Integration The Helicopter MİLDAR’s basic functions include target detection/tracking and terrain profile forming. The main features of the system are its low probability of intercept (LPI), frequency hopping, track-while-scan ability, multiple target tracking, material-embedded waveguide technology, and low weight and volume. With its Ka-band operating frequency, the Helicopter MİLDAR can accurately distinguish the angle and range of land targets (tanks, ACVs, APCs, field vehicles) up to a range of 8 km, and of air vehicles (helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles) up to a range of 12 km. Under its Terrain Profile Forming (ARPO) mode, the Helicopter MİLDAR displays on its radar screen the for only two personnel for transport, and the ability to be topology of the terrain to be flown over, as well as the assembled and disassembled in a short period of time. The natural and human-made obstacles dotting the terrain, to system allows for take-off and landing in both directions of ensure safe navigation for pilots under conditions of low existing runways. Moreover, since GPS signals are unpro- visibility. tected against jamming, the system also stands out as a safe During qualification process, MİLDAR was integrated below solution for the automatic take-off and landing of UAVs. the right wing of the T129 ATAK, as this position provides The system can be used whenever required, to ensure the easwe of access and does not requires modification on the safe execution of take-off and landing by manned platforms helicopter. Still, MİLDAR can be integrated on alternative lo- under any conditions. cations of the helicopter. © ICterra

ICterra Achieves Goals in First IDEF Appearance hanks to its substantial preliminary preparations, Honeypot in Turkish). During its meetings, the company TICterra concluded the first IDEF it attended with highly took steps to offer these products to the use public insti- positive outcomes. In addition to holding scheduled mee- tutions. tings, the company also found the opportunity to meet pe- Throughout the exhibition, ICterra also had the opportunity ople and companies which did not know about the company to showcase to a larger audience its Workit Core product, prior to the exhibition, thus increasing its level of recogni- a digital workplace and cooperation solution. The company tion. emphasised that, in addition to meeting civilian needs, the To its visitors, ICterra presented engineering capabilities product can also meet the communication requirements of in such fields as cyber security, electronic warfare, avioni- the Turkish Armed Forces thanks to its features tailored cs, telecommunication, embedded systems, and web and for military use. mobile technologies. Standing out among these capabili- Aside from the ICterra stand, other stands at the exhibiti- ties were its cyber security solutions named the Intelligent on also featured various systems run by ICterra-designed Intrusion Detection System (ATES) and Balküpü (meaning software products.

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With NMS 4x4, Nurol Makina Continues Tradition of Creating New Markets ith the EJDER YALÇIN concept it developed in the early W2010s, Nurol Makina effectively designed a vehicle that had hitherto not been manufactured in Turkey, eventually creating a market of its own thanks to the vehicle’s immense success. Nurol Makina now intends to continue this remarkable achievement with the NMS 4x4 vehicle. Just as the EJDER YALÇIN was launched at the IDEF 2013 exhibition, the NMS 4x4 was unveiled at this year’s IDEF. Featuring a monocoque chassis, the NMS 4x4’s most import- for different needs. While this area can be left in its basic form ant distinguishing feature is its modularity. Nearly all 4x4 tac- as a semi-open load-carrying compartment, it can also be tical wheeled vehicles can be produced in different configu- configured according to varying requirements, especially by rations to meet different mission requirements. However, the adding a cabin for personnel transport. Thus, while the differ- NMS 4x4 takes adaptability to a whole new level. The section ent configurations of its competitors emerge from the produc- behind the vehicle’s double cabin can be detached and used tion line as fixed and unmodifiable vehicles, an NMS 4x4 rolled © ©

NMS 4x4 is capable of carrying out different types of missions. Nurol Makina Nurol Makina

88 - July 2017 NMS 4x4 Technical Specifications Personnel Number: Vehicle carries five crew in its double cabin. In its personnel carrier variant, can carry an additional four crew. Weight: 10 tons Speed: 140 km/h Range: 700 km Engine Power: 300 HP Maximum Torque: 813 NM Turning Radius: 6 m • Can be configured according to different protection Survivability: and security needs • Emergency exit hatch • Angles of approach and departure of 54° and 62°, respectively • Operates between -32°C and +55°C Strategic Features: • Suitable for integration with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm remote controlled weapon station, or 40 mm grenade launcher • Fully independent suspension system at the front and rear • Continuous 4x4 drive (differential lock) • Dual circuit disc on every wheel, and ABS brake system • 335/80 R20 run flat tyres Terrain Performance: • Gradient: 70 percent • Side Slope: 40 percent • Trench Crossing: 90 cm • Obstacle Climbing: 50 cm • Fording: Up to 90 cm © Nurol Makina

Seating plan of the NMS 4x4 in personnel carrier configuration

The section behind the double cabin can be detached, allowing the NMS 4x4 to be used for different needs.

EJDER KUNTER cooperation and compatibility between these institutions. ILGAZ II 4x4 Technical Specifications Other notable features of the NMS 4x4 are its low silhouette Personnel Number: 9 (2.1 m height), as well as its high angles of approach and de- Mission Weight: 8.8 tons parture. In a way, the NMS 4x4 shatters the preconception that Vehicle Weight vehicles resistant to mines and improvised explosive devices (without Payload): 7.5 tons cannot have a low silhouette. Speed: 120 km/h Once the qualification process for the NMS 4x4 is completed, Range: 700 km Nurol Makina intends to disclose more details about the vehicle with the public. However, even with the information shared Engine Power: 300 HP at this stage and its physical appearance, the vehicle stood out Acceleration: Climbs from 0 to 40 km/h speed in 9 s and over 79 m as one of the exhibition’s most eye-catching platforms. Turning Radius: 6.2 m Another vehicle which Nurol Makina launched at IDEF the was Fuel Tank: 172 litres ILGAZ II 4x4. Built on a commercial chassis like its precursor • Adaptable suspension systems (the ILGAZ 4x4), the ILGAZ II 4x4 was designed primarily for • Different driving modes; 4x4 and 4x2 use by security forces; to date, the vehicle has already been (4x2 mode can be disabled) sold to an customer overseas. • Central differential locks Nurol Makina’s stand featured the EJDER YALCIN III and • ABS braking system the personnel carrier variant of the EJDER KUNTER. Show- • Assisted power steering cased with an integrated TEPEGÖZ unmanned aerial vehicle Mobility and Terrain • Fully Automatic Transmission; 6 forward, 1 rear system, the EJDER KUNTER also contained hints and cues Performance: • Suitable for use in rural and urban areas about the battlefield of the future. Developed by the ASELSAN, • Gradient: 60 percent Nurol Makina, BİTES, Altınay Aerospace and Lapis Aerospace • Side Slope: 30 percent partnership within the scope of the Tethered Multi-Rotor Un- • Trench Crossing: 90 cm manned Aerial System Project, the TEPEGÖZ system is pow- • Obstacle Climbing: 40 cm ered by the vehicle through a cable connection, and can climb • Fording: Up to 75 cm to an altitude of 100 m. The system collects images of the sur- Protection Features: • Ballistic Protection: STANAG 4569 Level 1 roundings based on the head movements of the augmented or EN1063 BR6 Protection reality glasses-wearing user (in other words, based on the • Underbelly Protection: STANAG 4569 2a/1 direction in which the user is looking), and transfers these images to the user’s glasses. Strategic Features: • Air transportation During the exhibition, Nurol Makina stand hosted highly im- • Integration with light weapon turrets portant visitors, both Turkish and international. Company of- • Operates between -32°C and +55°C ficials found the opportunity to describe their new solutions out from the production line can still be adapted by its user for to potential domestic customers at the highest level. Engin different missions. Aykol, General Manager of Nurol Makina, shared the following Another aspect of this modularity is related to the vehicle’s level comments concerning their international business develop- of protection. In other words, NMS 4x4 can be produced with ment activities: “During the exhibition, we received delega- different levels of protection. As a result of this, the same ve- tions from countries we especially wanted to meet with, and hicle can be delivered to security forces and armed forces with held very productive meetings with them. We will also be mak- different levels of protection, which in turn helps ensure logistic ing a number of visits after the exhibition.”

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Otokar Readies ALTAY to n COBRA 4x4 tactical wheeled armoured vehicle with five doors and KESKİN turret Present-Day Threats With n URAL 4x4 Armoured Single Cabin Pick-Up n URAL 4x4 Personnel Carrier, the AHT Version n KAYA II Mine Resistant Personnel Carrier and ust as in previous years, Otokar took part in this year’s n ISV Armoured Internal Security Vehicle Jevent with a large stand, where it showcased 15 vehicles: In addition, three different COBRA and COBRA II vehicles of n ALTAY prototype, ready for serial production, Otokar were also featured at ASELSAN’s stand, along with n ALTAY Asymmetric Warfare Tank (AHT), their mission systems. Among these vehicles and turrets, n TULPAR-S amphibious tracked armoured anti-tank vehicle, three were unveiled for the first time to visitors at IDEF 2017: n ARMA 8x8 armoured combat vehicle with MIZRAK-S 30 turret The ALTAY AHT, URAL 4x4 Armoured Single Cabin Personnel n ARMA 8x8 armoured combat vehicle with MIZRAK 30 turret Carrier, and MIZRAK-S turret. n ARMA 6x6 command control vehicle with The ALTAY AHT solution was developed by Otokar through a BOZOK 12.7 mm MKT turret modification of the hull and turret of the ALTAY Main Battle n ARMA 6x6 armoured personnel carrier with Tank (ALTAY MBT). As asymmetric warfare is becoming in- KESKİN DUAL turret creasingly common in recent times, especially in urban ar- n COBRA II 4x4 reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle, eas, Otokar has foreseen a growing demand among modern n COBRA II 4x4 tactical wheeled armoured vehicle, armies for suitably-equipped tank, thus designing the ALTAY n COBRA II 4x4 armoured personnel carrier with AHT with a special team of 20 over a period of five months. BAŞOK turret The ALTAY AHT differs from the ALTAY MBT with respect to its

92 - July 2017 armour system, hull equipment, and suspension system with n Using its Telescopic Elevated Observation System (EOS), a torsion bar. The main features of the ALTAY AHT are listed the AHT is capable of observing and detecting targets as follows: across 360 degrees from behind a cover position. After n Hybrid armour technology consisting of composite armour, detecting a target with its EOS while in a waiting position explosive reactive armour (ERA) and bar (or slat) armour – at a location where the tank lies outside enemy range, systems. Together, these system offer the AHT protection or cannot be seen or fired at by the enemy – the tank can against guided and unguided rockets, improvised explosive move outside of cover, and have all its weapons track this devices (IEDs), and highly-penetrating HE and APFSDS target while it is taking a firing position. Even if it moves tank munitions. The standard high mine protection level of to change position, the AHT’s main gun and RCWS will the vehicle was further enhanced with additional mine kits. remain locked on the target, allowing the crew to track n The remote controlled weapon system (RCWS), located its every movement from the moment it is detected to towards the rear of the turret on the ALTAY MBT, has the moment of firing. Once the decision is taken to open been repositioned towards the front on the AHT version. fire, the AHT can use its RCWS and main gun at the same The location of the RCWS was decided by considering time to track and fire at different targets. Thanks to the the position of the multispectral smoke screen (soft AHT’s Hunter-Killer feature, the tank commander can kill) system, signal jammer system, gunshot detection have the gunner fire the main gun, or the loader fire the system, and the other systems and antennas on the RCWS, at a target identified with the EOS. And while the turret. This modified position of the RCWS maximises the gunner and loader open fire, the commander can continue effectiveness of the integrated systems under asymmetric searching for other targets. Based on the decision of the warfare conditions. tank commander, the AHT can relay the coordinates of a © Otokar Showcased at Otokar’s stand during the exhibition, the ALTAY tanks are also shown side-by-side at Otokar’s facilities, so as to highlight their differences. The ALTAY MBT (left) is shown with an integrated camouflage net, while the ALTAY AHT (right) is displayed with camouflage colours.

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identified target to other friendly units via the Tank Command Control Communication and Otokar Information System (TKKMBS), © thus ensuring that other units in position to provide fire support (other AHTs, or fire support units on the ground and in the air) can open fire against the target. n With its Gunshot Detection System, the AHT can detect both the direction and distance of incoming fire from enemy sniper and other units. Using its main gun or RCWS, the vehicle can immediately return fire towards the area of enemy fire. The tank’s hardware also includes a Laser Warning System. The Laser Warning System can detect laser beams which anti-tank missiles, as well as other tanks and weapons, direct towards the vehicle. Once such threats are identified, a n The front of the vehicle also has a dozer blade, whose soft-kill system using multispectral smoke automatically direction under the vehicle can be controlled by the driver. turns towards the threat to ward it off. The smoke screen This dozer blade can be used for a variety of purposes, created by the system prevents laser rays from reaching such as preparing defensive positions, removing obstacles the vehicle, while also obscuring the view of thermal sights on the battlefield, or filling up tank ditches. used by enemy threats. Meanwhile, the crew can open fire n All these new systems on the ALTAY AHT operate in against these sources of threat using the AHT’s weapons, integration with the vehicle’s control computer. This which can automatically turn towards these threats. computer also relays to the crew, in visual or audio n Located behind the ALTAY AHT’s turret is the Signal form, the information received from the subsystems. For Jamming System. The Signal Jamming System example, when sensing a laser threat, the AHT conveys an suppresses remote control signals within the radio audio warning to the crew, while also showing the direction frequency wavelength through jamming, and is thus used of this laser threat on screens in front of the crew. All to prevent the remote detonation of IED traps. information regarding the vehicle can be tracked instantly n The YAMGÖZ system found on the AHT ensures through a number of screens, and the most important 360-degree situational awareness, day and night. In warnings are communicated directly to the crew by audio. addition, the tank is also equipped with thermal and day n With its Life Support Unit, which protects the crew from cameras on its front and rear, which provide better field of the effects of extremely high and low temperatures and vision to the driver. enables operation in NBC environments, as well as many other features such as its Auxiliary Power Group, which supplies electricity to all system when the tank engine is not functioning; the ALTAY AHT stands out as a strong and indigenous solution for executing all types of missions under asymmetric warfare conditions. Serdar Görgüç, President and CEO of Otokar, said the following concerning the ALTAY AHT: “We transfer to our vehicle development efforts the experiences we acquired in different regions and climates of Turkey and the world. As such, we are acting not just according to present-day threats and requirements, but also against the threats and requirements of the future. We identify our users’ needs in advance. The ALTAY Asymmetric Warfare Tank we are showcasing for the first time in this exhibition is the best example of our efforts. Hybrid or asymmetric warfare, in which non-conventional forces and methods are used, are becoming increasingly common. To counter this emerging threat, we designed the ALTAY AHT with our own resources, which will not only meet our own army’s future requirements, but also holds a strong URAL 4x4 Armoured Single Cabin Pick-Up potential for export.”

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URAL Product Family Expands with New Members The ,URAL 4x4 Armoured Single Cabin Pickup was developed to supply essential materials, such as fuel, food and water, to units deployed in dangerous and high-risk areas. With its armoured cabin and engine compartment, the vehicle ensures the safety of personnel during missions. The vehicle’s cabin has a 1+1 seating arrangement, and also features a weapon station, capable of turning 360 degrees. With a stabilising mechanism, the compartments on the rear- side of the vehicle were designed for easy and rapid replacement, allowing the vehicle to be adapted for different missions within a short time. The vehicle showcased at Otokar’s stand had a compartment with pillow tanks – suitable for carrying fuel and water – and lockers. These lockers can be used for transporting meals/rations to personnel in an area. Another compartment the vehicle can carry is a 1500 litre-capacity fuel tank.

The New MIZRAK-S 30 Just as the MIZRAK, the MIZRAK-S Remote Controlled Weap- on Platform fields a 30 mm main weapon, along with a co-axial 7.62 mm secondary weapon. The turret can be remotely con- n During the summer months of last year, the KAYA II trolled by a gunner seated and protected inside the vehicle. successfully passed its desert tests conducted in The weapon turret can use 30 mm armour-piercing and high another country. explosive ammunition, as well as all types of other munitions n The ARMA 6x6 armoured personnel carrier was displayed currently available for autocannons, including programmable with a KESKİN DUAL turret, which allows ammunition to munitions, if required. Owing to its compact structure and low be loaded from inside the vehicle. weight, the turret is suitable for integration to armoured ve- n The ARMA 6x6 command control vehicle was showcased hicles with limited capacity, making effective use of existing with a BOZOK 12.7 mm MKT turret. payload and volume limits. Possessing the latest generation Al Jasoor, a joint venture company Otokar established in the digital fire control system, as well as a stabilised gunner sight United Arab Emirates (UAE), also took part in the exhibition system equipped with a thermal camera, day camera and la- with a separate stand. The company showcased a mock-up ser rangefinder, the turret can, if deemed necessary, also be of the RABDAN 8x8 vehicle it will manufacture for the UAE. provided with a commander sight system and hunter-snip- Görgüç commented on the RABDAN as follows: “As Otokar, er features. Capable of operating in integration with existing Turkey’s only national military vehicle manufacturer, we are command control systems, the MIZRAK-S also allows the exporting the vehicles we produce for the defence industry gunner to automatically track targets. to over 30 countries in five continents. Nearly 30 thousand of Other details concerning Otokar’s showcased vehicles were as our vehicles are actively serving in different high-risk regions follows: around the world. Users with Otokar vehicles in their inven- n The COBRA II 4x4 tactical wheeled armoured vehicle with tories serve as references for new and potential users. This camouflage pattern was displayed in its configuration year, with the contract we signed with Tawazun, one of UAE’s delivered to the Turkish National Police. leading investment companies, we have effectively carried our n The COBRA II 4x4 reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle export-related efforts a step further. From now on, we will be was displayed in the same configuration as the vehicles exporting not only Turkey’s products, but also its innovation currently serving on the Syrian border. and technological capabilities.” n The COBRA II 4x4 Armoured MIZRAK-S 30 Personnel Carrier with BAŞOK turret was showcased in white colour and right-hand drive configuration. n Differently from the previous years, the COBRA 4x4 tactical wheeled armoured vehicle was showcased in this year’s exhibition with an Allison transmission.

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ROKETSAN Adds KAAN and MAM-C to Product Family aking part in IDEF exhibitions with all members of it s product family, ROKETSAN once again appeared be- Tfore visitors with an eye-catching stand. ROKETSAN’s novelties at IDEF included the KAAN Missile System and the MAM-C Munition, both of them showcased for the first time. Furthermore, TRG-300 KAPLAN Missile and TRG-122 Missile, to which ROKETSAN added guidance capabilities, were displayed for the first time in Turkey. The KAAN Missile System was developed within the scope of the “B (BORA) Missile and B (BORA) Weapon System Proj- ect”, signed in 2009, and announced to the public at the beginning of 2017 through the website of the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries. ROKETSAN markets the system abroad under the name of KHAN, whereas in Turkey, the system is referred to by the name KAAN, rather than by its name in the project. The KHAN Missile System was displayed in the open area of the exhibition, while the KHAN Missile was showcased at ROKETSAN’s stand. ROKETSAN’s other highly anticipated product was the MAM-C Munition. Sharing the same design principle as the MAM-L, the MAM-C offers a variety of targeting effectiveness in operative scenarios, mainly with warheads of similar class with the CİRİT Missile. The MAM-C has ailerons which, after

KAAN Missile System Technical Specifications Missile Diameter: 610 mm Missile Weight: 2,500 kg Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Guidance: Aided Inertial Navigation System (INS) Control: Aerodynamic Control with Electromechanical Actuation System Fuel Type: Composite Solid Fuel Warhead Type: High Explosive, Fragmentation Warhead Weight: 470 kg

t ROKETSAN showcased some of its artillery rocket and missile systems Fuse Type: Proximity (with Point Detonating Backup) fitted with RPG Protection System belonging to its ballistic armour systems Range: 280 km product family.

96 - July 2017 launch from the carrying platform, enable steering and balanced flight towards the target. MAM-C was developed specifically for use in unmanned aerial vehicles. Launcu tests are scheduled for the second half of this year, while serial production is planned after the product and line qualifications are completed towards the middle of next year. Three different launchers are being developed for the MAM-C, which include single, double and triple launchers. The BAYRAKTAR TB-2 at Baykar Makina’s stand was showcased carrying the MAM-C in a single launcher on both wings, while at the Vestel Defence stand, KARAYEL-SU was displayed with a launcher carrying two MAM-Cs on its left wing.

MAM-C will also have the same variety of warheads as t ROKETSAN artillery rocket and missile family CİRİT. Thus, with the MAM-L and MAM-C, armed forces using ROKETSAN’s product family will have the ability to choose the most effective type of munition against different targets. t Another ROKETSAN solution on display in the exhibition’s open area was the remote-controlled turret solution carrying the OMTAS missiles, integrated to the Otokar ARMA 6x6 vehicle.

Att its stand, ROKETSAN displayed its remote controlled turret solution, carrying both a CİRİT launcher and a machine gun, and integrated to the EJDER YALÇIN vehicle.

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STM Sets Example with IDEF 2017 Campaign ighlighting four new products at IDEF 2017, STM began Hworking on these products’ launches prior to the exhibition. Inspired by Turkish history in the naming of its products, the company had issued a number cues and hints concerning these products and their names – especially through the social media – that only helped generate further interest in them. This type of campaign, which, to the best of our knowledge, constitutes a first for the industry, turned STM’s stand into one of IDEF 2017’s main centres of attention. n Operation Temperature: Between -10°C and +50°C Kamikaze UAVs Incoming! n Power: LiPo battery During the exhibition, STM introduced three new unmanned n Preparation Time: Maximum 45 seconds aerial vehicles (UAVs), named ALPAGU, KARGU and TOGAN. ALPAGU can be used both against fixed and mobile targets. Meaning “the valiant who charges the enemy alone” in an- The UAV operates autonomously; its sensors can detect and cient Turkish, ALPAGU is a fixed wing kamikaze UAV. Envis- identify objects, which the UAV can then follow. When nec- aged for use in asymmetric warfare scenarios and anti-ter- essary, the ALPAGU can leave the mission area or self-de- ror operations, the ALPAGU can be carried and used by a struct. single soldier. The technical specifications of this fixed wing, KARGU, which means both “an observation post on a moun- tube-launched UAV are listed as follows: taintop” and “sparrowhawk” in ancient Turkish, is a rotary n Range: 5 km wing UAV with similar mission definitions and specifications n Operation Time: 10 minutes as the ALPAGU. The features of the KARGU that differ from n Mission Altitude: 150 m the ALPAGU are listed as follows (with all other specifica- n Maximum Altitude: 400 m tions being similar): n Maximum Speed: 80 km/h n Mission Altitude: 500 m n Cruising Speed: 58 km/h n Maximum Altitude: 1,000 m n Dimensions: 125 cm x 65 cm n Maximum Speed: 72 km/h n Weight: 3,700 g n Dimensions: 780 mm (from rotor to rotor) n Weight: 6,285 g As an autonomous rotary wing reconnaissance UAV, named after the ancient Turkish word for “Falcon”, the TOGAN can autonomously detect, identify, track and classify objects. The TOGAN makes extensive use of artificial intelligence algorithms, and can perform up to 30 times optical magnification. Capable of remaining in flight for 40 minutes, the TOGAN can be prepared for its missions by a single personnel within a very short time. As the first indigenous example of swarm intelligence, the TOGAN is expected to be used in multiple UAV operations together with the KARGU and ALPAGU. The TOGAN’s specifications are list- Design of the 1,700 ton submarine ed as follows:

TF-4500

98 - July 2017 n Range: 5 km we aim to have satellites function as teams, it will be possible n Operation Time: 40 minutes to rapidly obtain high resolution images from them.” n Mission Altitude: 500 m The LAGARİ is expected to have a maximum mass of 65 kg, n Maximum Altitude: 1,000 m and a resolution (PAN) of 1.5 m. It is planned that satellite n Maximum Speed: 72 km/h will commence space missions in 2019. n Dimensions: 780 mm (from rotor to rotor) During IDEF 2017, STM also showcased mock-ups of its new n Weight: 7,500 g ship designs. The TF-4500 Anti-Air Warfare Frigate, the de- n Operation Temperature: Between -10°C and +50°C velopment of which has been ongoing for nearly two years, n Power: LiPo battery demonstrated greater-than-expected performance in tests. n Preparation Time: Maximum 45 seconds This frigate was developed specifically to meet Turkey’s an- Plans are for all three systems to enter into service ti-air warfare requirements and to explore new export poten- within 2017. tials and opportunities in the foreign market. With a length of 150 metres and displacement of 4,500 tons, the frigate LAGARİ Micro-Surveillance Satellite will have a top speed of 32 nautical miles. Meanwhile, under Another new product by STM is the LAGARİ high resolution the guidance of the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries, micro ground surveillance satellite. Unveiled as Turkey’s STM is also carrying out important work on the design of the first satellite in this category, the LAGARİ is named after indigenous submarine. At the exhibition, the company dis- Lagari Hasan Çelebi, considered to be the first person to played to visitors a model of its 1,700-ton design. ever perform a rocket flight. The LAGARİ is expected to carry STM also showcased the update version of its out missions such as meeting in real-time the need for tac- Through-the-Wall Radar (DAR). The technical specifications tical images on the field; general mapping activities; moni- of the DAR’s updated version are listed as follows: toring of forest and flora; and tracking of natural disasters. n Technology: Ultra Wideband (UWB) Sharing his thoughts concerning this satellite, Davut Yılmaz, n Penetrable Walls and Material Types: Brick, plaster, General Manager of STM, emphasised that the LAGARİ’s de- wood, plastic, drywall, concrete, etc. sign and capabilities make it a highly innovative product. “The n Detection Capability: Actions by moving or stationary future of the space industry lies in small, low-cost, easy-to- humans launch satellites that can execute special missions. Looking n Operation Time with Battery: Minimum 2 hours at the leading countries in the field of space technologies, one n Dimensions: 240 x 450 x 130 mm can easily notice this trend. At STM, we have been working on n Weight: 5 kg small satellites for a long time, with the intention of closing n Power Supply: Rechargeable internal battery or our country’s gap in this field... With this new concept in which external power source

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t The General Directorate of Military Factories had a strong participation at the exhibition, where it signed several contracts signalling that it will become a strong player in the defence and aerospace industry ecosystem.

tAt its stand where it showcased both the mock-ups of the boats delivered to Qatar and the mock-ups of boats proposed for the tenders in Turkey, ARES Shipyard also held meetings with current and potential customers.

t BAYRAKTAR TB2 was displayed with MAM-L and MAM-C ammunition mounted under its wings.

tHaluk Bayraktar, General Manager of Baykar Makina, and Selçuk Bayraktar, CTO a the company, briefed Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım on the company’s projects, notably on the BAYRAKTAR TB2.

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t Coşkunöz had the opportunity to describe firsthand to Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir, the Undersecretary for Defence Industries, the new products it showcased at the exhibition. During his visit to the stand of Coşkunöz, Prof. Dr. Demir also had a conversation about offset with Korean officials (left). Prof. Dr. Demir emphasised the need to continue and sustain relations after the completion of the offset contract.

t At its large stand, Digitest showed its tailor-made solutions addressing different needs. The company’s broad variety of military joysticks attracted the attention of visitors.

t Almost as if competing with the official meeting rooms at the exhibition, ESNAD Defence’s stand hosted numerous meetings during the exhibition.

t Böke Şahin, General Manager of ESNAD Defence, presented a gift to Ahmad Saleh Bin Jubair, partner of ESNAD Defence and owner of Al-Esnad company, in memory of their participation to IDEF 2017.

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t Cem Yazıcıoğlu, General Manager of Fotoniks and Norbo, described to visitors their vision systems integrated to different weapons. t The helmets to be produced in Turkey by the GENTEX-Norbo collaboration were showcased at Fotoniks’ stand.

t HAVELSAN Teknoloji Radar (HTR) showcased its GÖRSEN imaging sensor product family and the SEZGİ motion detection sensor.

t Kale R&D exhibited the updated version of the engine it developed within the scope of the Turbojet Engine Development Project.

t iXblue displayed its Advans series inertial navigation systems and its SAMS-DT6000 synthetic aperture towed sonar.

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t Kale Group – which operates in a wide range of areas including defence and aerospace, aircraft parts, aircraft engines, and small arms – briefed Undersecretary Prof. Dr. Demir about their capabilities and products.

t MKEK exhibited the updated version of its BORAN 105 mm towed howitzer.

MAKEL introduced its KORALTAY brand for the first time at IDEF.

t Ahmet Taşkın, General Manager of the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Company (MKEK), personally introduced the organisation’s wide range of products to his high-ranking guests.

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t Nova Power Solutions exhibited its solutions that increase the quality and reliability of electrical power supplied in land and naval applications.

t At its stand, MEGE Teknik physically displayed the tripod platform it developed and produced for ASELSAN, while also using posters to provide information about the other capabilities of the company, especially in the area of cabling.

t Nunatak displayed its equipment used for allowing armed forces and special operations units to execute missions under harsh natural conditions. These equipment included both the products developed by the company itself and the products which the company markets in Turkey as a representative. t Shortly before its participation to the exhibition, Onur Engineering had signed the contract concerning the wider implementation, by all relevant units of the Turkish Air Force, of the indigenous products and skills developed as part of the Air Defence Radio Network (HSTA) Project. The said project, which is conducted for the Turkish Air Force, has already completed the base acceptance phase. Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir, Undersecretary for Defence Industries, also visited the stand of Onur Engineering, where he was briefed about the company’s projects.

t Orhan Aydın, Chairman of the Executive Board of OSTİM, was also among the visitors of the exhibition.

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t As it did in all other exhibitions, the OSTİM Defence and Aviation Cluster (OSSA) participated in IDEF 2017 with a single, common stand shared between its member companies (above). The cluster also helped its members arrange meetings with foreign delegations (right).

t t The government and companies of Pakistan had a strong participation in IDEF 2017. Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım and General Abidin Ünal, Commander of the Turkish Air Force, were also among the visitors of Pakistan’s stand.

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t The stand of Sarsılmaz, which remained busy with the visitors throughout the exhibition, was also visited by Prime Minister Yıldırım and his accompanying delegation. Prime Minister Yıldırım closely examined the company’s indigenous rifle and submachine guns.

t At the stand of REPKON, Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir, Undersecretary for Defence Industries, was informed about the company’s operations. t At IDEF 2017, the Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association (SSI) hosted many officials with whom they had previously meet in foreign exhibitions.

t YALTES showcased its products addressing naval platforms, particularly its solutions used in ADA class corvettes.

t TEI presented to Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım the engine it developed for the Operative UAV Engine Development Project.

106 - July 2017 t At its stand, Target Group introduced both its own products and the products of other companies of which it is the representative. The company showed it is fully capable of meeting the different needs of the armed forces and police forces.

T-Kalıp presented to visitors the seats it developed both for land platforms and helicopters.

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tWith its ascending mast, TTAF’s AKBABA Light Tower offers a 360-degree lighting solution.

t During Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım’s tour at the exhibition, TÜBİTAK SAGE performed the launch of its radar-guided Bozdoğan and infrared-guided Gökdoğan air-to-air missiles.

t Samsun Yurt Savunma presented to Prime Minister Yıldırım and his accompanying delegation the TP9, a weapon that is also preferred by the Turkish National Police.

During the exhibition, Yonca-Onuk Shipyard displayed mock-ups of the latest members of its MRTP product family.

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MSI TDR Defence Forces t © Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces was celebrated in Ankara on June 5, with a reception. H.E. Paivi Kairamo, the Ambassador of Finland to

All photographs: Turkey and Navy Captain Jyrki Litmanen with his spouse, welcomed the guests at the entrance. The reception was attended by members of the Turkish Armed Forces; foreign diplomats and military attachés serving in Ankara, representatives of Turkish defence industry and members of the press.

t H.E. Paivi Kairamo, the Ambassador of Finland to Turkey; Navy CAPT Jyrki Litmanen, Defence Attaché of Finland; CDR Anssi Henrik Hatakka, Deputy Defence Attaché of Finland; and Lieutenant (Sr.Gr) Kari Juhani Keranen, Assistant Defence Attaché of Finland together with AMAC members.

The 60th Anniversary of Korean-Turkish Diplomatic Relations and the 67th Anniversary of the Korean War t On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Korean-Turkish diplomatic relations and the 67th anniversary of the Korean War, His Excellency Yunsoo Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Turkey, hosted a ceremony at the Korean War Memorial in Ankara commemorating the Turkish soldiers who fought in Korea. The ceremony was attended by Turkish Armed Forces personnel, including Korean War veterans, as well as the ambassadors and military attachés of countries which joined the Korean War, members of the press, and many other guests.

t His Excellency Yunsoo Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Turkey; Navy Captain Jaesic Park, Defence, Naval and Air Attaché of the Republic of Korea; and Colonel Yongsik Park, Air Attaché of the Republic of Korea, together with the official guests attending the ceremony.

110 - July 2017 t The Military Attaché Office of the Iftar Dinner of Military Attaché Office Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus hosted an Iftar dinner in Ankara, on June 8. Staff Colonel Ali Koruk, the Military Attaché of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, greeted the guests at the entrance to the dinner, which was attended by AMAC members and personnel of Foreign [Military] Attachés Liaison Office (FALO) of the Turkish General Staff. This dinner also was a farewell for Colonel Koruk and Major Mücahit Sazlık, Army Attaché of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus whom they leave from Turkey in July. As successors of Colonel Koruk and Major Sazlık, Staff Colonel Akın Örsdemir and Major Selçuk Dağaşan are supposed to assume official duties in July.

t Personnel of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Colonel Ali Koruk, Military Attaché; Major Mücahit Sazlık, Army Attaché; Major Servet Kaya, Supply & Liaison Attaché; Staff Sergeant Abdulvahap Tepe, Administrative Attaché, together with AMAC and FALO members.

Brigadier General Jozef Viktorin,

Plenary Meeting of AMAC 2017 Convened in Ankara Dean of t AMAC AMAC members, who gather twice a year to discuss the common problems of military attachés serving in Ankara and to determine possible AMAC activities to be conducted in the upcoming term or year, held their first plenary meeting at the Ankara Merkez Officers’ Club on June 16, during which they evaluated the first half of 2017. Since the terms of some attachés will be ended in following months some executive members of the Board of AMAC were selected. The new members are selected but since the official procedure is not completed such as introduction of the Dean and executive committee to Turkish Armed Forces we keep this information for following issues. This year’s second meeting is planned for November.

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Farewell Party for AMAC Members Brig. Gen. John Gordy presented AMAC’s traditional plate to Brig. Among the members of AMAC, 16 military attachés, who have been serving in Turkey, bid farewell to Gen. Jozef Viktorin their colleagues at a party organized on the night of June 17. Their terms in office will come to an end during July, August and September. Brigadier General Jozef Viktorin, Dean of AMAC, presented AMAC’s traditional plates to the attachés who bid farewell, as follows: Col. Pol Vanden Berghe, Defence Attaché of Belgium, Brig. Gen. Qinli Zheng, Defence Attaché of P.R. Chine, Cdr. Anssi Henrik Hatakka, Deputy Defence Attaché of Finland, Navy Capt. Daniele Civico, Defence Attaché of Italy, Rear Admiral Jorge Antonio Medina, Naval Attaché of Mexico, Staff. Col. Ali Koruk, Military Attaché of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Lt. Col. Slawomir Cecha, Deputy Defence Attaché of Poland, Col. Iulian-Adrian Costea, Defence, Military, Naval & Air Attaché of Romania, Lt. Col. Martin Sovic, Deputy Defence Attaché of Slovak Republic, Navy Capt. Shawn Wright, Defence Attaché of South Africa, Col. Felipe Sanchez Tapia, Defence Attaché of Spain, Col. Staffan Sjöberg, Defence Attaché of Sweden, Col. Sergiy Stoianenko, Army Attaché of Ukraine, Lt. Col. Benjamin T. Pipes, Marine Attaché of the USA and Lt. Col. Keith Derbenwick, Assistant Air Force Attaché of the USA. The term in office of Brig. Gen. Jozef Viktorin, Defence Attaché of the Slovak Republic and Dean of AMAC will also be ended soon and Brig. Gen. John Gordy, Defence Attaché of the USA presented AMAC’s traditional plate to him. The successors of the military attachés who are clear until the time this news has been prepared are as follows (with starting dates for some of them): Col. (GS) Herwig Holsteyns, Defence Attaché of Belgium (October 1), Navy Capt. Othon Berlanga Tellez, Naval Attaché of Mexico (October 1), Col. Cesar Gutierrez de la Camara, Defence Attaché of Spain, Col. Ingemar Adolfsson, Defence Attaché of Sweden (August 1), Lt. Col. Jon C See, Marine Attaché of the USA (August 4) and Maj. Troy Smith, Assistant Air Force Attaché of the USA.

The farewelling attachés

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