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SOLOTURK CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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Yayıncı / Publisher Hatice Ayşe EVERS 6 48 Genel Yayın Yönetmeni / Editor in Chief Hatice Ayşe EVERS (AKALIN) a.akalin@defence-.com

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Muhabir / Correspondent Saffet UYANIK Major General Sergei 50 [email protected] SIMONENKO: “We Could Take Çeviri / Translation Certain Steps Towards Building up Tanyel AKMAN Our Contacts and Strengthening, [email protected] Among Other things, Military- Redaksiyon / Proof Reading Technical Cooperation Between Mona Melleberg YÜKSELTÜRK the Defense establishments of Our States.” Grafik & Tasarım / Graphics & Design Gülsemin BOLAT Görkem ELMAS [email protected]

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SoloTurk Celebrates its 10th Anniversary in the Sky! Ayşe AKALIN Publisher & Editor in Chief

SOLOTURK is a about everything that our Demonstration Team, which readers have wanted know presents the capability about them. Of course, we of the modern and high- also had the opportunity performance F-16 aircraft to closely view the special industry. As per the monthly Sector has managed to possessed by Turkish Air paint changes made on export data announced increase its exports by Force and the high level the aircraft for the 10th by the Turkish Exporters 45.5% to US$1.341.848 of skill and knowledge anniversary, and we got Assembly (TIM), Turkish Billion level compared to the necessary for its use to the some great shots. In the past Defence and Aerospace US$922.528 Million realised audience as a show. The 10 years, there have been Industry exports has during the same period in demonstration flights are hundreds of demonstration increased 3.7% in January, 2020. realized with a solo F-16C flights (more than 200 shows 34.1% in February, 74.6% in Block 40 aircraft. in 15 countries and over 60 March, 47.8% in April, 51.6% According to TIM figures the cities), many memories, and list of the top 15 countries Having been formed in May and 32.6% in June changing teammates, but that imported defence to celebrate the 100th compared to the same the only thing that doesn’t and aerospace products anniversary of the Turkish period of the previous year, change is that SOLOTURK from Turkey during January Air Force (TurAF) and despite the negative effects shines bright like a star in 1st – June 30th of 2021 is performed in front of crowds of the COVID-19 pandemic. the sky. 10-year anniversaries composed of; the U.S.A., for the first time on April 15, have always been special. It According to TIM data, , the UAE, 2011 before making their is a significantly important the Turkish Defence and Germany, , international debut at the step towards permanence. Aerospace Industry realized , the UK, , TurAF’s 100th anniversary As Defence Turkey family we US$$166.997 Million in China, , , show at Izmir during June wish happy 10th anniversary defence and aerospace Russian Federation, , 4-5, 2011, TurAF’s world to SOLOTURK. Keep flying equipment exports in Poland and the Netherlands. known solo air display team high and shine in the skies! January, US$233.225 Million SOLOTURK is celebrating its in February, US$$246.973 Providing more efficient, 10th anniversary throughout You can read our exclusive Million in March, US$302.516 low cost, combat proven, 2021 with several events. article about our visit Million in April, US$170.346 and less problematic NATO- to SOLOTURK Team, standard high-tech products With the special permission Million in May and decorated with breathtaking for arms buyers, Turkey obtained from the Turkish US$221.791 Million in June. photographs, in this issue... emerges as a new arms Ministry of National Defense According to TIM’s data, exporter. Export revenues are (MoND), Defence Turkey Meanwhile, despite while the Turkish Defence expected to increase further visited the SOLOTURK COVID-19 Pandemic, Turkish and Aerospace Sector in 2021 and even exceed Team at their home, the Defence & Aerospace Sector achieved some 29% increase 2019 (US$2.740,144 Billion 132nd Weapons and Tactics has managed to increase its in exports in June 2021 according to TIM data), Command of exports by 45.5% during first compared to the previous which closed at record high. the 3rd Main Jet Base 6 months of 2021. Export month, during January 1st – June 30th of 2021, the Command in . We sales have vital importance Enjoy this issue... asked the SOLOTURK Team for the sustainability of the Turkish Defence & Aerospace ©©Belarus MoD 6 Major General Sergei SIMONENKO: “We Could Take Certain Steps Towards Building up Our Contacts and Strengthening, Among Other things, Military-Technical Cooperation Between the Defense establishments of Our States.”

An interview making decisions on the including bringing control bodies and military with Major further development of them to the established units of technical support General Sergei the Armed Forces in terms degree of combat subordinate to the of equipping them with readiness, maintaining service (organizing their SIMONENKO - modern weapons, military the established degree operational and combat Deputy Minister and special equipment, of readiness for their training, solving tasks to of Defense for including organizing the intended use by ensure the training of the Armament, Chief formation of proposals monitoring their technical Armed Forces). from the Ministry of condition, carrying out of Armament of The role of the Chief of the Armed Forces Defense for the State maintenance and routine Armament Program and repairs, organizing their Armament of the Armed of the Republic of the State Defense Order; high-quality storage, Forces is primarily to Belarus organization of supply transportation, training maintain the combat of the Armed Forces of personnel on the readiness of the Armed Defence Turkey: As the with weapons, military operation and repair of Forces when it comes National Armament and special equipment, weapons, military and to serviceable weapons, Director / Chief of missiles, ammunition special equipment; military and special Armament of Belarus how and military-technical organization of restoration equipment in the ranks, would you explain your property; management of faulty weapons, military and the provision of job and official duties? of the technical support and special equipment, missiles and ammunition. How would you sum up of the Armed Forces in support of modernization your role? Defence Turkey: Could the course of their daily and creation of new you please provide activities, training for models; ensuring the Major General Sergei some key facts about the intended purpose safety of weapons, SIMONENKO: In general, the Ministry of Defense and in the event of military and special the Deputy Minister of of the Republic? Could repulsing aggression – in equipment, missiles, Defense for Armament, you elaborate on the wartime; organization ammunition, creating Chief of Armament of the structure, responsibilities of the correct operation safe conditions for their Armed Forces is entrusted and number of personnel of weapons, military containment; supervising with a wide range of working at the Armament and special equipment, the command-and- duties: participation in Directorate?

The panoramic view of preparation for Parade on the Victory Day of Belarus, 8th May, 2020, Belarus, Minsk

7 SU-30SM Multi-Role Fighter

Major General Sergei materiel, issue military- of the Armed Forces, of Belarus is entrusted SIMONENKO: T h e technical equipment to coordinating the technical with the division of the Armament of the Armed the troops to ensure the support of combat alert, development of weapons Forces includes seven operation and repair of organizing work on systems of the Armed structural divisions. They weapons, military and standardization and Forces. are collectives of officers special equipment, issue metrology in the Armed and civilian personnel missiles and ammunition Forces, participating in This structure is quite numbering from 10 to 25 for combat training the development and harmonious, efficient and people. activities, supervise implementation of state allows solving the tasks directly subordinate programs in the field of facing the armament of The Armaments arsenals, bases and ensuring the safe storage the Armed Forces with Headquarters of the depots of weapons and and disposal of weapons, high quality. Ministry of Defense carries ammunition. military and special Defence Turkey: What out general planning of equipment, military- can you tell us about the technical support Tasks for the technical property, the Belarus defense of the Armed Forces in implementation of ammunition, as well as procurement process? peacetime and in wartime, state purchases of control over the timely Does Belarus undertake the development and weapons, military and disposal of ammunition defense procurement coordination of the special equipment and their components through a centralized implementation of the and military-technical is implemented by the defense organization Plan for the construction property, preparation Division of Operation and within the country´s and development of the of proposals from the Repair of Arms and Military Ministry of Defense technical support system Ministry of Defense to Equipment of the Armed or through a separate of the Armed Forces, the State Defense Order, Forces. planning and carrying for the implementation government organization out training activities for of military-technical Analysis of global trends as in Turkey? the purpose of command- cooperation of the Ministry in the development of Major General Sergei and-control bodies and of Defense of the Republic weapons, the formation SIMONENKO: In the military units of technical of Belarus with other of proposals from the Republic of Belarus, the support of the Armed states and international Ministry of Defense for the defense procurement Forces. organizations, as well as State Armament Program, procedure is carried out the implementation of support of research and in strict accordance with The Missile and tasks in the field of export development work on the current legislation: The Armament Division, the control is entrusted the modernization of Civil Code of the Republic Armored Division and to the division of the existing and creation of of Belarus and the Law of the Automobile Division procurement and repair new models of weapons the Republic of Belarus are the supplying bodies of weapons and military and military equipment, “On State Procurements”. of the Armed Forces. equipment of the Armed as well as interaction They provide troops Forces. on the development of In our country, there is with appropriate types modernization and the no separate government of weapons, military Functions of the Ministry creation of new models organization responsible and special equipment, of Defense in organizing with representatives of for the procurement of missiles, ammunition, the operation and republican government military products. The organize the accumulation comprehensive military bodies and enterprises of Ministry of Defense, as well and maintenance of repair of weapons, military the defense sector of the as other law enforcement established stocks of and special equipment economy of the Republic

8 agencies of the state, on the decision making plan for the coming year. procurement. The final has its own body of (bidder and product After its approval by the stage is the conclusion of military administration selection) process that Minister of Defense, the a contract based on the - the department of the applied at defense tenders plan is posted in the public results of the procurement procurement and repair / procurement in Belarus? domain on the electronic procedure. of weapons and military trading platform, except equipment of the Armed Major General Sergei for information constituting Defence Turkey: What Forces, subordinate to SIMONENKO: In the state secrets. can you tell us about the the Deputy Minister of Republic of Belarus, national defense policy of Defense for Armaments the process of public The posted annual public Belarus? - the Chief of Armaments procurement of military procurement plan is the Major General Sergei of the Armed Forces and products is a rather basis for conducting public SIMONENKO: The Republic carry out centralized well functioning and procurement procedures. of Belarus proceeds from purchases of weapons, transparent mechanism, After that, within the the fact that none of the military, and special which is divided established time frame, states is not an enemy. equipment within the into several stages: the Division of Procurement procurement planning, and Repair of Arms and framework of the Armed Our country condemns any procurement procedure Military Equipment of the Forces. This greatly military conflict as a means and conclusion of a Armed Forces summarizes simplifies the procurement of implementing policy and contract based on the proposals from potential process itself and reduces adheres to the principle of results of the procurement suppliers of goods and the time spent on it. the peaceful settlement of procedure. services. disputes. The purchase of military Public procurement To consider the proposals products is carried At the same time, the planning in the Ministry received for compliance out by announcing Belarusian state will of Defense is carried with the established a tender (request for defend its national interests out through the requirements, to evaluate price proposals), or by using all available means, formation, approval, and and compare them, a organizing an open including through the maintenance of an annual commission has been electronic auction. use of military force, and public procurement plan. formed in the Ministry of reserves the right to take a Defence Turkey: Decision So, annually, based on Defense, which, according set of preventive measures making about arms the needs of the Armed to the established criteria, of strategic containment in procurement and Forces, the Ministry determines the winning order to prevent an attack deployment is a political participant, and makes or neutralize an internal process. Can you elaborate of Defense draws up an the decision on the public annual public procurement armed conflict.

T-72B3 MBTs are seen during the military exercises, Minsk, Belarus, 2019 9 Yakovlev Yak-130 Training Aircraft of Belarus Air Force seen at Dyagilevo Airfield during Aviadarts contest

The use of military force Defence Turkey: As the The implementation a planned manner, Yak- is viewed as an extreme Chief of Armament, of the measures of the 130 operational trainer, measure after all the you are responsible state program made it Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters, possibilities for taking for national defense possible to equip the Polonaise multiple political, diplomatic, legal, developments and units of the Armed Forces launch rocket systems, economic, informational, for coordinating force with modern models of T-72B3 tanks, BTR-70MB1 ideological, and other modernization. So, your weapons, military, and armored personnel measures to ensure task is closely related special equipment, to carriers, Tor-M2 anti- military security have been to the implementation increase the combat aircraft missile systems, exhausted. of the 2016-2020 State potential of the Armed Cayman armored Armament Program. Forces, the efficiency and vehicles, Rosa-RB-M, Defence Turkey: Can Can you elaborate on reliability of command and Sopka-2,Protivnik-G you elaborate on the the results of the 2016- control, capabilities for radar systems, radio relay constitutional task of the 2020 State Armament radar, radio-technical and stations and unmanned Armed Forces of Belarus? Program? What has electronic reconnaissance, aerial vehicles of various been achieved under electronic warfare, modifications, a large Major General Sergei the Program? Are you personnel protection, unit number of personal SIMONENKO: The Armed satisfied with the results? mobility. protective equipment Forces of the Republic for military personnel of Belarus is intended to Major General Sergei As part of the and other modern highly ensure military security SIMONENKO: I believe implementation of effective weapons and and armed protection of that the goal of the state the State Armament equipment, weapons, the Republic of Belarus, its armament program for Program, multirole military and special independence, territorial 2016-2020 has been fighters Su-30SM were equipment in service with integrity, sovereignty, and achieved. delivered to the troops in the Armed Forces. constitutional order.

Mi-8MTV-5 Helicopters ©©Belarus MoD 10

Also, at the expense of the funds allocated under the state armament program, the tasks of maintaining serviceability and restoring the resource of the existing fleet of weapons, military and special equipment were solved. Besides the optimal expenditure balance on maintaining the weapons in combat readiness and the cost of their development is provided.

In general, I am satisfied with the results of the implementation of the state armament program ©©Belarus MoD for 2016-2020. Provitnik GE Radar Defence Turkey: When will the State Armament Defence Turkey: What can of reasonable sufficiency. may take separate Program for 2021-2025 be you tell about Belarus´ I think that the defense decisions on financing submitted for approval? 2021 defense budget? budget of the Republic of certain measures in the Belarus is aligned exactly interests of the Armed Major General Sergei Major General Sergei with this category. It allows Forces. Therefore, as SIMONENKO: The State SIMONENKO: The Defense not only maintaining the Deputy Minister of Defense Armament Program for establishment of every existing combat potential for Armament, I think that 2021-2025 has already state would always like of the Armed Forces, the defense budget for been developed, to have a budget larger but also systematically 2021 is sufficient. approved by the Decree than what is actually developing it. In addition, of the President of the allocated by the state. At if such a need arises, the Defence Turkey: Can you Republic of Belarus and, the same time, the military country's leadership list the most important to this date, it has already leadership understands who pays considerable procurement programs begun to be implemented. that the allocated budget attention to ensuring the for Belarus and their must be within the limits state's defense potential, envisaged time frames? To develop this topic I can add, that in the nearest (upcoming) 5-year plan, main attention will be paid to further increasing of the combat effectiveness of the Armed Forces by consistently automating troops and armament process-control systems, increasing the combat capabilities of missile forces and artillery, ground forces and special operations forces, introducing unmanned aerial vehicles, improving communication and navigation support ©©Belarus MoD systems. Sopka-2 Radar Systems

12 Major General Sergei bases, military maintenance I would like to note that, Forces also continues SIMONENKO: For the and repair points with thanks to the political as planned, without any Republic of Belarus, the modern production course and tactic of actions adjustments. most important program in technological equipment. to combat COVID-19 the field of procurement and chosen in the Republic of Defence Turkey: What is the armament modernization, The current State Armament Belarus, the pandemic did domestic defense industry military and special purpose Program for 2021-2025 is not significantly influence like currently? Could you equipment is the State aimed at further improving the implementation of provide some key facts Armaments Program, which and updating the existing planned measures in about the military industry is developed every 5 years fleet of armaments and the field of procurement of the Republic of Belarus and is implemented through equipment, maintaining and modernization of for our readers? Are there the accomplishment of the the forces and means of armaments and military both state-run and private annual State Defense Order. the entire technical support equipment for the Armed companies in the Belarus system at a level that ensures Forces. Defense Industry Sector or Also, in terms of ensuring a quick and high-quality are 100% of all enterprises the safety of storage and accomplishment of tasks We maintain close contacts operating in the Belarus the required conditions for according to the intended with both domestic military defense sector state-run? keeping stocks of arsenal, purpose. manufacturers and our missiles, ammunition Russian colleagues. These Major General Sergei and military-technical Defence Turkey: The contacts actually, did not SIMONENKO: The defense equipment, recycling of COVID-19 pandemic has stop. industry in the Republic non-usable ammunition. caused a huge global of Belarus is supervised Last year we completed disruption to critical In August 2020, a delegation by the State Authority for defense operations and of our Armed Forces and Military Industry, therefore, the implementation of two programs. How did Belarus industrial enterprises of the question of the state programs: The State conduct defense and the defense sector of the functioning of the defense Program for ensuring the security procurements in economy of the Republic sector of the economy safe storage of armament, the context of COVID-19 in of Belarus took an active should be addressed to military and special purpose 2020? part in the international representatives of this equipment and a State military-technical forum department. I can add program for the recycling Major General Sergei "Army-2020", held in the that we are very closely of non-usable armament, SIMONENKO: Of course, as Russian Federation where cooperating with our military and special we can see from the media, a number of contracts State Authority for Military purpose equipment and the COVID-19 pandemic has were signed for the further Industry in all areas, ammunition. led to a certain decline in supply of the Armed especially those that are the economic level in many Forces of the Republic of traditionally strong in our The implementation countries and resulted in Belarus of modern peace’s republic - communications, of measures of these the failure to implement of armament, military and automated process-control state programs made it a number of projects, as special purpose equipment systems, radar ranging, possible to guarantee countries were forced to of Russian production. electromagnetic warfare the safe storage of stocks take appropriate measures and others. of armament, missiles to stabilize the economic This year, the technical and ammunition in the situation. equipment of the Armed Answering on the second arsenals and bases of the part of the question, I will add Armed Forces, significantly that there are no restrictions improve the conditions on the participation of for keeping armaments, private enterprises in military and special purpose tenders for the development equipment, missiles and and supply of armaments, ammunition through the military, and special purpose repair and construction of equipment for the Armed storage depots, optimize the procedure for placing logistic stocks, to improve The 4×4 armoured the quality of maintenance and the efficiency of "Cayman" are in service for the Belarus Ground Forces. repairing of armaments, The vehicle can be used military and special purpose in reconnaissance and equipment by equipping sabotage missions, patrol, escort, peace-keeping arsenals and armaments and police operations, as well as in emergency response missions. 13 ©©Belarus MoD Forces of the Republic of Belarus. In our state, all interested enterprises of any form of ownership, in absolutely equal conditions, have the right to take part in and participate in tenders held by the Ministry of Defense to determine supplies of military goods. The main requirement is that all participants in the procurement procedure meet the requirements of the current legislation of the Republic of Belarus, and they must have all special permits MILEX 2021 exhibition was held on to carry out activities related 22-25 June, Belarus, Minsk. to military goods. of combat units, how the to the most important exchange experience on key Defence Turkey: How do repairing of armaments, principles: ensuring issues in the development you evaluate the current military, and special purpose publicity, transparency, and production of state of Belarusian-Turkish equipment that out of order fair competition and an armaments. We accepted cooperation in the field due to combat damage and impartial attitude towards the invitation, and we are of defense? What do you technical reasons, and many potential suppliers of goods honored to take part in the think could be done to other issues is organized. and services. “IDEF-2021” exhibition. increase the level of this cooperation? What is your We could exchange Military goods of foreign The final format of our forecast for the future? experience in organizing the origin are allowed to participation is still being safe storage of armaments, participate in public determined, but the Major General Sergei military and special purpose procurement procedures delegation of the Belarusian SIMONENKO: From my point equipment, missiles, and on equal terms with goods side from the Armament of view, Belarusian-Turkish ammunition, organizing of domestic origin. In this Headquarters of the Armed cooperation in the field of its repair, using modern regard, we do not exclude Forces will include acting defense is at the beginning diagnostic and production the possibility of considering officials responsible for the of its development. I believe, equipment. I believe, that proposals, including from development of armaments, that in the future we could such cooperation would be the Turkish side, that would military and special purpose take certain steps towards mutually beneficial for our meet our requirements and equipment as well as issues building up our contacts and states. that would be mutually regarding procurement. strengthening, among other beneficial for both states. things, military-technical Defence Turkey: What Defence Turkey: Do you cooperation between the can Belarus do for Turkey Defence Turkey: What want to add anything defense establishments of and what could Turkey do can you share about else as a message for our our states. for Belarus in the defense the participation of the readers? sphere? Do you think that Without limiting ourselves Government and military- Turkish companies are Major General Sergei to mutual participation industry sector of the sufficiently encouraged SIMONENKO: First of all, I in the “MILEX” and “IDEF” Republic of Belarus in the to participate in tenders in would like to thank you for armaments exhibitions, “IDEF-2021” exhibition, Belarus? your interest in developing we could exchange which will be held in August 2021? friendly bilateral relations experience in organizing Major General Sergei in the area of ensuring the the solution to problems SIMONENKO: The Republic Major General Sergei defense capability of our of technical support for of Belarus is always open to SIMONENKO: Of course, states. We are always ready the armed forces. We are constructive dialogue and forums of this scale are to openly cooperate on also interested in how the development of cooperation very important in the mutually beneficial terms technical support system with other states in areas development of bilateral in the field of improving of the of mutual interest. At the relations between states in armaments. I would like functions, how decisions are same time, in the process the field of military-technical to wish your media outlet made on the technical re- of working with our cooperation. Forums allow further creative success and equipment (reengineering) partners, we always adhere us to look for new partners, best wishes

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Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: “We're speaking of a sum of approximately US$140 billion, allocated to the procurement of new armament and equipment for those who protect our security.”

Poland will purchase Defence Turkey: Dear has pledged to allocate 2% our own population in 4 BAYRAKTAR TB2 Minister, first of all thank of its GDP to fund defense its struggle against the Unmanned Combat Air you for this interview. spending, do you see COVID-19 outbreak – but Vehicle (UCAV) Systems What can you tell us Poland's defense spending we passed this exam well. (each contains 6 air about the Polish defense increasing sharply in the vehicles and Ground procurement process? coming years? My policy is based on Control Station as well Does Poland undertake three pillars – efficient as other related ground defense procurement Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: modernization, increasing segment equipment) through a centralized Poland has been a NATO the number of Polish from Baykar Defence of defense organization within member since 1999 and has soldiers, and deepen Turkey under a contract the country's Ministry been steadily increasing its relations with NATO allies. of National Defense, or role on the eastern flank of inked on May 24, 2021, As far as our defense policy a separate government the North Atlantic Alliance. in Ankara, Turkey. is concerned - we are organization as in Turkey, or Currently, we are one of Poland`s purchase of actively engaging our Allies is the defense procurement the leaders of NATO in Turkish UCAVs marks and partners in bilateral administrated by a single terms of defense spending. the first time a NATO and multilateral formats agency like Defense With increased roles come and/or to ensure we are prepared Equipment & Support increased responsibilities, member state acquired for the current and future (DE&S) of the UK? and we have reached the drones from Turkey. eventualities. We are strong During a state visit to threshold of 2% GDP defense Minister Mariusz expenditure already in 2018. in alliances because we give Ankara, the contract to others as much (if not was signed by Poland`s BŁASZCZAK: Currently, In 2020 defense spending we are in the process of reached 2.37% GDP, and more) as we get. Our military President Andrzej is well versed in military and DUDA and Polish establishing an Armament we are on a path towards Agency, which will be spending 2.5% GDP by 2030. peacekeeping operations, Minister of National and we send our troops to Defense (MoND) the primary institution responsible for the Defence Turkey: What various parts of the world Mariusz BŁASZCZAK. can you tell us about the to both share our own Within the scope of this procurement of military equipment and the only national defense policy and gain new experience official visit, Defence of Poland? What is the – all with an expectation Turkey Magazine decision-making center. It will be created as a result of biggest threat to Poland to be better prepared to created an opportunity and the number one cooperate with soldiers to have an exclusive a merger of several already existing institutions. The security risk facing the from other countries should interview with Polish country? the need arise. MoND Mr. Mariusz Armament Agency will make the procurement process BŁASZCZAK to get Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: We Defence Turkey: What in Poland much easier and firsthand information live in an unpredictable projects do you have on the faster. on the Polish MoND, world and must be ready to modernization of military ongoing programs, Defence Turkey: What can address various challenges. equipment? Can you list and Poland`s approach you tell us about Poland's Two years ago, nobody Poland’s most important to Turkey in terms of 2021 defense budget? thought we would have to procurement programs defense industrial Considering the fact that as engage in a fight against an and the envisaged time cooperation. a NATO member Hungary invisible enemy to support frame of realization?

16 Poland Minister of Defense Marius BŁASZCZAK and accompanying delegation visited the Poland troops at Base

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Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: NATO's mission in Turkey. Allies. This is the first and a targets of your official We hope that in the Can you elaborate on very important mission of visit to Turkey? long-term, our region the details and mission the Polish Armed Forces in will remain peaceful. period of the Polish Turkey, during which the Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: Nevertheless, the analysis Military Contingent to main mission of Polish During the official visit, I of changes in our security Turkey? soldiers is to monitor the have met with the Turkish environment forces us seas and to cooperate Minister of National to increase our efforts Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: with NATO's standing Defense (MoND), and to speed up with the Poland joined NATO's naval groups and NATO's together with the Polish modernization process. Tailored Assurance Maritime Command President Andrzej DUDA, We need to modernize Measures mission in (MARCOM) in Northwood, we participated in all types of armed forces, Turkey in April. Polish UK. bilateral talks. We have and we do this, gradually naval aviators have been also visited the newly but consequently. The patrolling the eastern Defence Turkey: What established Polish military new plan envisages part of the Mediterranean can you tell us about the contingent stationing in modernization for several months and agenda of your meetings the Incirlik . The expenditure that would provide reconnaissance to in Turkey? What are the main goal of the visit, match the expectations besides the official signing of the Polish soldiers. of the UAV's contract, was We're speaking of a sum to establish a dialogue on of approximately 520 defense and to find ways billion zł (approx. US$140 to even further enhance billion), allocated to the our mutual cooperation. procurement of new Defence Turkey: How do armament and equipment you evaluate the current for those who protect our state of Poland-Turkey security. cooperation in the defense Defence Turkey: With an field? Is Poland interested official farewell ceremony in bolstering defense held at the airport in industry cooperation Gdynia-Babie Doły on with Turkey? What are April 20, 2021, soldiers the biggest challenges on of the Polish Military the way to full and open Contingent to Turkey ©©MoND cooperation between were sent to Turkey. The the two countries? What Mariusz BLASZCZAK - Polish MoND & Hulusi AKAR Turkish do you forecast for the soldiers of the Polish MoND met together at the Minister of Defense Heaquarter Armed Forces will support on 25th May future?

17 ideal for our needs. I trust this procurement will bring some of the know- how to Poland, and we will be able to expand the cooperation to benefit the Polish economy as well. Polish companies also have expertise in the drone industry.

Defence Turkey: Do you believe that the ©©MoND existing partnership Polish Minister of National Defence (MoND) Mariusz BŁASZCZAK briefed on BAYRAKTAR TB2 and cooperation in the UCAV in field of defense between Turkey and Poland can be Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: Whenever the Turkish 24 BAYRAKTAR TB2 extended (opened-up) to I am very hopeful our industry is willing to offer UCAVs from Turkey. other countries? cooperation will flourish, a product to Poland and What led Polish defense and we will continue support the expansion of procurement decision- Mariusz BŁASZCZAK:We finding new and beneficial our own potential – it will makers to select a Turkish welcome all types of ways of supporting each definitely be taken under company in defense cooperation that expand other's military programs. serious consideration. requirements? on the potential of all Let's remember we are We also encourage our involved parties. Should cooperating on a daily Turkish counterparts Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: any program allow for the basis already in the to look around in our We have just signed the transfer of , NATO format, and this domestic industry document which allows mutual-cooperation and cooperation brings us and see opportunities for the procurement of the equal benefits to all – I will closer to understanding for investments and Turkish BAYRAKTAR TB2 always be in favor of that our needs and mutual cooperation. UAV System by Poland. We solution. There are many benefits of direct will buy a total of 24 UAVs fields in which Poland cooperation. Back in Defence Turkey: You with all the equipment and Turkey can cooperate 2017, we have signed – recently shared a photo necessary for operations. and our daily cooperation and still stand by - the of BAYRAKTAR TB2 UCAVs The drones will be armed within NATO and our Declaration of Intent, on your personal Twitter with GPS and -guided bilateral agreements prove defining the areas for account and wrote, "Good MAM-L and MAM-C smart this point. further cooperation in the news is coming soon ... munitions. When looking Defence Turkey: Dear field of defense between stay tuned." Later, on May for equipment, we take Minister, thank you for Poland and Turkey. 22, the Polish Ministry of numerous factors under Defense announced that consideration, and in this sparing your valuable Defence Turkey: What Poland would purchase case, the product seemed time for our readers can you tell us about Poland's approach to ©©MoD Turkey in terms of defense industrial cooperation? Does the Polish MoND have a set target for activities with Turkey?

Mariusz BŁASZCZAK: We have very positive relations with Turkish defense cooperation, and we would like to build on that in the future. We are comparing similar products across the board and finding Mariusz BŁASZCZAK and Haluk BAYRAKTAR - CEO of Baykar signed a contract to the best solution to our procurement total 24 UAVs from Turkey with the witness of Turkish & Poland Presidents on current and future needs. 24th May

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Defence Turkey talks user portfolio and serving a Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: As you systems, we aim to reach a to Serdar GÖRGÜÇ, wider range of users across mentioned, operating in wider geography in exports, Otokar General the world every year, due to two different areas is a seize expansion and growth Manager, about the its well appreciated user- specially chosen strategy opportunities through current footprint oriented approach. Otokar for Otokar to achieve transfers and of the company is a preferred vendor to sustainable growth. Defense joint production with local in the Turkish both NATO and the United industry projects and orders partners. In 2020, Otokar Defense Industry, Nations. Currently, around sometimes take many years exports amounted to current technology, 33,000 Otokar military and have demonstrated a US$307 Million, accounting manufacturing vehicles are actively used by lot of differences in demand for 75% of our annual capabilities and armed forced and security over years. The commercial revenues. Throughout facilities and Otokar’s forces in more than 35 vehicle field is more the year, we focused on international countries, including Turkey. organized, but it is a field that delivering existing orders presence and market We are really proud of the is affected more quickly by and we also signed new position in the field of point Otokar has reached. economic fluctuations, it is deals. In the first quarter military vehicles/land labor-intensive, and its sales of 2021, Otokar’s revenue systems, in addition Defence Turkey: Otokar volume is lower compared increased by 91% compared to other products. operates in commercial/ to the general automotive to same period of last year civil and military fields, field. These two different and our total export sales Defence Turkey: As which is a strategy sectors balance each other accounted for 57% of the Turkey’s first private adopted by many Defense and ensure the healthy total turnover. Defense Industry Industry companies across and sustainable growth of company and the leading the world. Otokar also Otokar. Although the rates Defence Turkey: Could tactical wheeled vehicle adopted this strategy may vary on a yearly basis you elaborate on Otokar’s manufacturer of the to achieve sustainable depending on the projects, broad portfolio of business? Turkish Defense Industry, growth. Can you elaborate we balance the share of What are the capability Otokar celebrates its 58th on the current balance commercial vehicles and areas that Otokar boasts anniversary in 2021. Can of Otokar’s activities defense industry products today? What can you tell we start our interview between the civil/ in our turnover by half. us about the main technical with your comments on commercial side and the advantages that make Otokar’s current footprint defense industry and Export markets are Otokar’s military vehicles in the Turkish Defense breakdown the domestic/ particularly important for different from other similar Industry today? international side as well? Otokar. Especially in land products on the market?

Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: Through our 58-year history, we brought to life numerous successful projects with our responsibility to our users and our country. Otokar is Turkey's pioneer and most experienced land systems manufacturer. Our combat proven know-how in land systems and related R&D, , and testing capabilities as well as our wide product range puts us at the forefront of the global defense industry. Otokar is ©©Otokar continuously expanding its ARMA 8X8

21 We analyze the different Chamber equipped with needs and expectations a 1,500hp Dynamometer, of our users for land which is the one and systems, simulate these only of its kind in Turkey requirements in house and amongst a handful and develop solutions that in Europe. The Test meet these requirements Center is also home to in the fastest manner Turkey’s largest and the thanks to our excellence world’s best state-of- in R&D, engineering, and the art Electromagnetic testing. Compatibility Test Center (EMC/EMI), which Defence Turkey: As a ©©Otokar serves as an accredited global military land COBRA-II assembly line independent EMI/EMC systems manufacturer test center for all R&D Otokar is well known activities of domestic and for its ability to provide foreign automotive and innovative, effective, and defense industries. tailor-made/customized solutions. Can you Otokar Test Center elaborate on Otokar’s activities support design current technology, activities by simulating manufacturing real life conditions and capabilities and generating invaluable facilities? feedback based on data. That is how we can meet Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: various user expectations Our investments, our ©©Otokar under various ambient engineering capabilities, Otokar EMC Chamber conditions and are able and the flexibility to to have a worldwide produce according to user competitive edge over requirements have made our competitors. us a preferred global land systems manufacturer Defence Turkey: What over the years. can you tell us about your solution partners (local With numerous firsts and international) in the to its name since its field of military vehicles inception, Otokar carries and in which areas do you out R&D activities at cooperate with them? world standards. In the last decade we allocated Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: Otokar

©©Otokar 8% of our revenue for is a global company with COBRA-I is seen here our R&D and testing 4 different subsidiaries at Cylimate Chamber activities. We continue in different locations. with dynometer to introduce innovative The company is in solutions in land systems cooperation with many Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: Otokar development, and system by considering the current business partners all over designs and manufactures integration of all kinds of and future requirements the world. In 2020, Otokar a wide range of defense vehicles and platforms. of modern armies and worked with 981 suppliers, industry products Being a preferred vendor security forces. Otokar including 1,252 local including 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 to both NATO and the R&D capabilities include companies, for direct and tactical wheeled armored , Otokar is CAD software for product indirect procurements. vehicles and tracked continuously expanding design, simulation, and We usually select armored vehicles as well its customer portfolio and analysis, prototyping our solution partners as turret systems. Having serving wider range of workshops, and a unique based on performance a broad product range users over the world every Test Center which houses and on a cost basis, in land systems, Otokar year. This is mainly due Turkey’s highest capacity however, sometimes user also stands apart with its to our well appreciated hydraulic road simulator requirements dictate this expertise in the design, user-oriented approach. and a Climatic Test selection.

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Defence Turkey: What kind of new products do has officially received first you see a demand for in -II 4x4 the coming years in the Armored Vehicles military vehicles sector? What is on the horizon for Otokar, what can the industry expect to see as far as new products/ technologies and services?

Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: With the changing battlefield conditions and user expectations, armies now want to benefit from the operational advantages and logistics efficiency of technology at the highest level. Therefore, the expectations of new and develop solutions that In 2020, we recorded 2.9 Defence Turkey: According generation vehicles and meet these requirements billion TL in revenues with to the data provided by solutions are increasing in the fastest manner 20% growth and exports the Turkish Exporters in modern armies. There due to our excellent amounted to US$307 Assembly (TIM), exports is a desire for the use of engineering and superior Million, accounting for 75% of the Turkish Defense and technological solutions R&D capabilities. We of our annual revenues. Aerospace Industry have that will increase endeavor to continuously Despite the cancellation secured a 47.7% increase survivability, efficiency, improve, and we will of planned exhibitions during January 1 – April 30, and performance. In line continue our investments and the imposed travel 2021 and a 85.16% increase with the expectations one in this context. restrictions, we maintained in April 2021 compared to of the areas that Otokar our communication and the previous year. Could you focused on is alternative Defence Turkey: Can we relations with our target provide a capsule summary fuel technologies. Otokar get an overview of 2020 markets. We continued to of Otokar’s major activities added a new electric from Otokar’s point of consider the requirements carried out during the first military vehicle AKREP view, and could you of our clients to develop quarter of 2021 in terms of IIe to its product range in elaborate on your targets tailored solutions. This turnover and export figures? 2019. for 2021? approach brought new achievements in defense Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: In the first Defence Turkey: How Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: 2020 industry exports last year quarter of 2021 Otokar’s much time, effort and was a difficult year that and we received two new revenue rose to 877 million TL money does Otokar set challenged the entire export orders. Production with a year-on-year increase aside on R&D annually? world. We deeply felt the and deliveries of existing of 91%. We increased our impact of the pandemic export revenues by 44% year- Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: contracts continued on our fields of operation. on-year to $69 million TL in Otokar aims to develop throughout the year. From the early days of the the same period. new equipment and pandemic, as a priority In 2021, we will continue applications to meet the we took all necessary to work without In the first quarter we requirements of the future measures to protect the compromising our goals. continued to produce and and has allocated 8% of health of our employees, While we are delivering deliver on existing contracts its revenues for research to ensure business our existing orders, we as planned. In February we and development (R&D) continuity, and mitigate aim to take advantage participated in the IDEX activities over the last the impact and prevent of opportunities in 2021 defense exhibition in 10 years, bringing R&D infection. With safe technology transfer and Abu Dhabi and introduced spending to 1.3 billion TL production practices and joint production with our electric armored vehicle, during that timeframe. several measures in place, local partners abroad, AKREP IIe for the first time our operations continued to the international markets. We analyze the different as well as following new in the healthiest manner We also displayed the new needs and expectations of export potential in various possible. generation COBRA II MRAP our users for land systems geographies. for the first time.

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Defence Turkey: What worldwide are the most are successful against establishing affiliates and could you tell us about important reference for international competition. subsidiaries. Otokar’s international our potential customers. Technology transfer presence and market for large procurement Defence Turkey: Could position in the field We continue to carry projects of this scale you inform us on the of military vehicles/ out our promotional has become the most ongoing export activities land systems, and the activities across different important competitive and those expected to be international programs/ geographies evaluating condition. Otokar now contracted soon? In April tenders that you are new cooperation stands out in the defense 2020 Otokar announced currently undertaking? opportunities. Almost industry, not only with that they secured an How many countries all countries, especially its products but also export contract from have your products been for big defense with global knowhow, an undisclosed African exported to? What key industry projects, now engineering, R&D and country for the delivery geographical markets require the use of local technology transfer of ARMA 8x8 Wheeled are your next targets in? opportunities and the capabilities. Otokar Armored Vehicles. Can development capabilities continues to strengthen you elaborate on the Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: As in the country. Only the its position in the regions configuration/armament a preferred vendor to manufacturers that adapt where it operates by of these vehicles and their both NATO and the to such requirements delivery schedule? United Nations (UN), Otokar consistently continues to strengthen its international presence. As a company that exports products with fully owned intellectual property rights, currently, around 33,000 Otokar made military vehicles are actively used by armed forced and security forces in Turkey as well as more than 35 friendly and ally countries. The ©©Otokar performance of our ARMA 8x8 Wheeled Armored Combat Vehicle is seen here during the test campaign in vehicles that are serving

25 Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: Otokar armored vehicles continue ©©Defence Turkey to be favored by friendly and allied countries. In 2020, we received two different orders from two different African countries for various armored vehicles, spare parts, and training services. We plan to start deliveries in 2021 and to complete deliveries by the end of 2022. We are particularly proud that one of these orders includes the ARMA 8x8. Our ARMA 8x8 vehicle will begin to serve in missions on the continent of Africa for the first time.

Defence Turkey: Can you provide an update on the current status of the URAL Special Operation Vehicle is here at IDEF'19 AKREP IIe and URAL Special Operation Vehicle Projects that were launched in The new variant of the the vehicle, COBRA stands in Turkey and 3 export 2019? versatile modular URAL out with its superior mobility countries. Otokar has platform, the URAL Special and survivability. delivered more than Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: The Operations Vehicle (SOV), 600 COBRA II vehicles in AKREP II Family will be an made its debut at IDEF ‘19. The COBRA 4x4 armored different configurations outstanding solution for Designed for the needs of vehicle is still in production. including Armored modern Armies with its military units and other We have built over 4,000 Personnel Carrier, Armored superior maneuverability security forces engaged in COBRAs over years. Actively Ambulance, Armored Patrol, and agility as well as special operations, the URAL used in 15 countries across Command and Control the outstanding design Special Operations Vehicle the world, COBRA features and Reconnaissance and allowing the integration of delivers superior mobility as a modular platform that can Surveillance variants. various types of armament, well as high ballistic, mine be configured for different weapon stations and and side ballistic protection missions and it serves as Defence Turkey: Otokar alternative power packs. for its crew, thanks to the one of the most preferred recently unveiled its new armored semi-body, base, vehicles by UN forces for its generation MRAP vehicle The electric powered and fire wall. exceptional features. COBRA II MRAP. What kind armored vehicle AKREP IIe of requirements/demands was introduced in 2019 as Defence Turkey: Is the Defence Turkey: Unveiled and technologies have led the first version of the AKREP COBRA 4x4 Wheeled in May 2013, the COBRA Otokar to introduce COBRA II product range. AKREP IIe Armored Vehicle still in II 4x4 Wheeled Armored II-MRAP into the market? is well suited to meet the production? How many Vehicle has quickly gained Can you elaborate on its challenging requirements COBRA vehicles have been user appreciation with its technical features and of armies across the world produced and delivered so successful performance superiorities that make and to respond to tactical far? How many Armed and in Turkey, as well as in COBRA II-MRAP different performance expectations, Security Forces around the export markets. How many from other 4x4 MRAP offering many benefits, globe COBRA? COBRA II vehicles have vehicles on the market? especially in fuel efficiency, been produced so far and mobility, survivability, and Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: COBRA how many countries have Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: COBRA II integrated logistics support. is one of a kind in the world inducted COBRA II into their MRAP is a next generation in terms of its mobility, services/inventories? Mine Resistant Ambush We are continuously amphibious capability, Protected Vehicle, which working on the protection, and modularity. Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: COBRA combines a high level of development process of the Developed to respond to II 4x4 Tactical Wheeled survivability and mobility vehicle and the new versions internal security forces’ need Armored Vehicles are in in a modular package. The of the AKREP II Family. for easy access in and out of the inventory of 6 services vehicle provides superior

26 protection for the crew against ballistic, mine and IED threats while maintaining high cross-country mobility with its independent suspension system. It is specifically designed to provide high reliability, ease of maintenance and quick removal/installation of power pack.

With its modular design,

COBRA II MRAP provides ©©Otokar high payload and spacious Otokar displayed its new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle “COBRA II MRAP” at internal space for integration IDEX 2021 of weapons systems and mission equipment. The mass production; we follow Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: As a from the very beginning. vehicle can be configured current needs around the company that stands As Turkey's leading land with alternative seating world, including Turkey’ out with its products, systems manufacturer, we layouts for up to 11 needs. engineering and production have announced many firsts personnel with 3 or 5 door capabilities and experience, and innovations at IDEF. In configurations as per specific Our engineering and Otokar is always ready this context, IDEF is a very user requirements. production capabilities, to serve Turkey, first and important event for Otokar. and the flexibility to foremost. In terms of Defence Turkey: Can produce according to international markets, During IDEF this year, you provide an update user requirements have Otokar’s targets include we plan to improve the current status of the always made us a preferred higher exports to a vast our cooperation with TULPAR Light Tank, which global land systems geography and seizing our current users while was tested by two different manufacturer. Since we opportunities for technology promoting our capabilities users. Do you expect any have the intellectual transfer and production with in land systems to interest for the TULPAR property rights of our international partners at potential users. As Turkey's Tracked Armored Vehicle vehicles, we are ready to their locations. leading land systems from Turkish Armed and meet any requirements manufacturer, our goal is to Security Forces? Do you including the integration Defence Turkey: What can continue our contribution have any plans to integrate of indigenous powerpack. you tell us about Otokar’s to the country's exports an indigenous powerpack participation in the IDEF with our products, R&D, (when it becomes available) Defence Turkey: Could ‘21 Exhibition? What are and technology transfer to TULPAR for testing you elaborate on the short you expecting from the capabilities in global purpose? and long-term targets of exhibition? markets. Otokar in the commercial Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: Tests and military vehicle Serdar GÖRGÜÇ: We have Defence Turkey: Mr. of TULPAR under the sectors; and where do you been participating in IDEF, GÖRGÜÇ, thank you toughest climatic and terrain envision Otokar will be 10 one of the biggest defense for sparing time for our conditions were completed years from now? exhibitions in our region, readers today and the vehicle was qualified. Developed to meet the needs of different countries in global markets, TULPAR's performance in tests and feedback from potential users are quite satisfactory.

The need for such vehicles has been increasing in recent years. TULPAR is capable of responding to the needs of different countries both in ©©Otokar terms of technical capability and cost. TULPAR is ready for TULPAR Medium Tank

27 Turkish Defense Industry Capabilities in Underwater Warfare Technology

During the last two management systems), the original configuration decades Turkey has network-enabled only 64 targets can be quietly developed an technologies and tracked simultaneously). indigenous defense sensors. As with other Developed by the industry that is poised modern militaries, Turkey Turkish Navy Research to be a significant views network-enabled Center Command by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ player in international command and control (TNRC-C/ARMERKOM) military procurement. system capabilities as a and implemented by lines of software code, Today, Turkey’s significant force multiplier the Turkish company ADVENT CMS is one of domestic industry for all platforms and Havelsan, GENESIS is the most comprehensive has reached a certain infrastructures in which it a fully integrated CMS combat systems in the level of capability has invested over the last suite that encompasses world. The GENESIS to provide state- two decades. Indigenous all ship functions, Combat Management of-the-art NATO tactical command including navigation, System on-board the standard defense and control systems in communications, sensors, GABYA Class , has 3 systems within a large particular have been and weapons. Its open million lines of code, while range consisting of receiving substantial architecture allows greater the system on-board the both wheeled and investment since the early interoperability and TCG Bayraktar (L-402) LST tracked armored 2000s. integration of upgrades ship has 3.9 million lines of combat vehicles, to individual capabilities. It code. naval (surface & Some successful designs provides for modern sensor such as GENESIS, GENESIS underwater) and air data fusion and automatic Turkish Defense Electronics ADVENT and MUREN platforms, high-tech threat evaluation. GENESIS Sector companies have Combat Management defense electronics, also permits integration also been active in the Systems (CMSs) have been software, weapon of Link-16/22 tactical field of underwater warfare fielded during the last two systems, ammunition data links. The first two of since the early 2010s. In this decades. GENESIS and and logistics required four ADA Class Corvettes context, while TUBITAK GENESIS ADVENT Combat by the Turkish Armed constructed under the BILGEM (Informatics Management Systems are Forces (TAF), the MILGEM Project and and Information designed for naval surface second-largest commissioned during Security Research applications and MUREN standing military in 27 September 2011 – 29 Center) providing the CMS (based on GENESIS NATO. September 2019 were indigenously developed ADVENT) is designed integrated with GENESIS MUREN Integrated Realizing almost ¼ of for naval underwater while the last two Underwater Combat the turnover and 15% of applications. The 3,640- platforms received the Management System for the exports, the Defense ton GABYA Class (ex- network-enabled version the AY and PREVEZE Class Electronics sector is likely US FFG-7 Perry Class) ‘GENESIS ADVENT’. With Submarines in TNF service, one of the strongest and Frigates of the Turkish its integration capability Havelsan delivers both fastest developing sectors Naval Forces (TNF) were with a wide variety of Integrated Underwater of the Turkish Defense modernized locally during sensors and weapons, Combat Management Industry. Thanks to the May 2007 - August 2012 the ship-borne GENESIS System (based on ISUS- capabilities of domestic at Golcuk Naval Shipyard ADVENT CMS is a 90/72 but Turkey unique industry the TAF already with the integration of the powerful and scalable solution. Configuration has fielded advanced indigenously developed C4I System that provides management of all source communications and GENESIS (Ship Integrated planning, tactical picture codes for the Integrated information systems on par Combat Management compilation, decision Underwater Combat with the top technologies System) CMS, which has making and weapons Management System found in modern greatly enhanced their control to meet current takes place under the militaries. Among the top capabilities compared to and emergent threats. leadership of Havelsan), electronics technologies the original design (with With approximately which also contains SEDA under development GENESIS GABYA Class that 550 applications having Combat Management are land, air and naval- can track over 1,000 tactical different tasks within the System software based command and surface and air targets CMS and around 13 million developed by Havelsan, control systems (combat simultaneously, while in

28 and the Submarine indigenous weapon Information Distribution control unit capabilities System (utilizing real were added to two of the time embedded software four AY Class Submarines technology the SMIDS/ in the TNF inventory. The DBDS is integrated with GENESIS ADVENT based 105 different units on- MUREN-AY CMS has board the submarines) been actively utilized on for the Type 214TN the TCG Doğanay (S-351) REIS Class Submarines. and the TCG Dolunay (S- Aselsan on the other hand 352) Submarines since delivers seven different late 2018. According to subsystems including the the information I received, submarine sonar system, 8 HWTs were launched in ESM, SatCom and radar 2018 as part of the test systems within the scope of campaign. As Mk48 Mod the PREVEZE-MLU Project 6AT and AKYA HWTs were and STM is carrying out the not identified within the ©©Defence Turkey Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) scope of this project, only of Navy’s Agosta MUREN CMS Operator Consoles developed by YALTES for DM2A4 SeeHecht modern AY Class Submarines 90B Class Submarines HWT could be launched by with the participation of the MUREN CMS. and half-year schedule. Golcuk Naval Shipyard other Turkish companies Under the contract, one and TUBITAK (an institution including Aselsan and With the MUREN CMS, Ground Station System which has adopted a Havelsan. In this article we not only modern HWT (Land Based Test System, mission to conduct R&D will provide some details launching capability but with hardware and studies in order to fulfil on MUREN-AY, MUREN- also a critical capability software identical to those the existing and near PREVEZE, PREVEZE-MLU called Target Motion installed on submarines) future security and defense Projects of the TNF and Analysis - TMA bearing was also delivered and related requirements of the ’s Agosta vital importance for the activities under the the Defense Industry), 90B MLU Program led by submarines, was acquired. contract were completed modern heavy weight Prime Contractor STM Due to the lack of space during the first quarter of torpedo (HWT) discharging under a contract awarded in the submarines’ 2019. capability, sensor data in 2016. Combat Information such as sonar, periscope Center (CIC) only two Within the scope of the MUREN-AY and electronic support operator consoles, which Project conducted under and indigenous target could replace each other Project the cooperation of the motion analysis, track and feature a water- TNRC-C/ARMERKOM, Under the contracts signed management and cooling system, have on June 2, 2016, between TUBITAK BILGEM and the TNF, the indigenous MUREN Integrated Underwater Combat Management System, which was developed by TUBITAK BILGEM for the AY Class (Type 209/1200) Submarines in TNF service, was integrated and put to service on the TCG Doğanay (S-351) and TCG Dolunay (S-352) One of two modernized AY Class Submarines approaches Golcuk Naval Base while the Submarines under a two SERO 250 attack and surveillance periscopes and ESM antenna mast deployed

29 been installed in the sonar. The Submarine modernized AY Class Intercept Passive Sonar Submarines for the (IPS) manufactured by MUREN CMS. In case Meteksan Defence was there is a breakdown in installed to one of the one of these consoles, four AY Class submarines the software could be in the TNF’s service. The transferred to the other. Intercept Sonar System These consoles are is located at the back manufactured by YALTES. part of the sail in AY In this Project, for the AY Class Submarines, and in Class Submarines, YALTES PREVEZE and GÜR Class designed and delivered Submarines it is located a special console that inside the hatch bulging needed to fit into a very out at the nose section. limited area, and upon the success it achieved in the ©©TUBITAK BILGEM MUREN CMS MUREN-AY Project, the PREVEZE Class A CGI of MUREN-PREVEZE CMS consoles company secured a quite Implementation large work share (covering launched in November 2012 Meanwhile under a Project five different units) in the at Golcuk Naval Shipyard, US$1.78 million contract MUREN-PREVEZE Project. Two separate modernization covered replacement of awarded in 2016, Aselsan The MUREN-AY CMS projects are currently carried the existing DR2000U developed a national can manage 4 different out in parallel for TNF’s ESM with ARES-2SC Radar intercept sonar within HWTs engagements PREVEZE Class (Type ESM, surveillance (BS-19) a 9-month schedule simultaneously. 209/1400) Submarines: and attack periscopes named ASIST (Aselsan MUREN CMS PREVEZE STM previously carried out (ASC-18) with SERO- Intercept Sonar System) Class Implementation the modernization of two 250S and SERO-250A for three of four AY Class Project and Mid-Life AY Class Submarines in periscope sets and the Submarines and carried Upgrade (MLU) Project. service of the TNF. Under a aging INS with Raytheon’s out acceptance tests Launched first under contract awarded on March Inertial Navigation System. in June 2017. Following a contract awarded 30, 2011, the system and Following the completion the integration efforts, on August 1, 2017, the equipment modernization of their modernization the Harbor Acceptance MUREN CMS PREVEZE of two AY Class (Type efforts, TCG Dolunay Tests (HAT) and Sea Class Implementation 209/1200) Diesel-Electric was re-delivered to the Acceptance Tests (SAT) Project is being carried Submarines (TCG Doğanay TNF on April 9, 2014, and of the first ASIST sonar out in cooperation with [S-351] and TCG Dolunay TCG Doğanay on April on-board the TCG Batiray the TNRC-C/ARMERKOM, [S-352]) in the service of 22, 2015. The periscope (S-349) submarine was Golcuk Naval Shipyard the TNF were performed modernization of the AY completed in December and TUBITAK BILGEM. by Prime Contractor Class Submarine is the 2017. Today, three of the The Sea Acceptance STM in cooperation with first project that Hensoldt four AY Class Submarines Tests (SAT) of the first Golcuk Naval Shipyard. Optronics has had with are operating with submarine (TCG Preveze) Modernization efforts, STM. Aselsan’s ASIST intercept equipped with MUREN CMS was supposed to ©©TNFC be completed in June 2021, but this schedule was later extended by at least 6 months. According to current information TCG Preveze’s SAT will be completed by the end of 2021 or early 2022. According to contract, activities under the project should be completed in 72 months A view from an AY Class Submarine CIC fitted with vintage Signaal/Thales’ WM-8/42 following the contract Torpedo Fire Control System effectivity (To).

30 Within the scope of the MUREN CMS PREVEZE Class Implementation Project, the ISUS-83/2 Combat Management Systems (CMS) on-board the submarines will be replaced with GENESIS ADVENT based MUREN- PREVEZE CMS and 20 different sensors and navigation systems on ©©Hensoldt board the submarines will be integrated with A view from the Combat Information Center (CIC) of one of the modernized AY Class the MUREN-PREVEZE Submarine that fitted with Hensoldt's SERO-250A/S Periscopes and YALTES OpCons CMS. With the project, The contract covers the Project, all tests before the Hasan MANDAL confirmed the PREVEZE Class deliveries of 1 Ground integration of systems into that the MUREN-PREVEZE Submarines will also Station System (Land Based submarines are carried out CMS had become gain the capability to Test System, established at in this Laboratory. As the operational. MANDAL use/deploy DM2A4 the MUREN Laboratory and subcontractor of TUBITAK said, “We received great SeeHecht, Mk48 Mod which became operational BILGEM, YALTES develops news today. The MUREN- 6AT/7AT and AKYA in January 2021) and 4 and produces the operator PREVEZE CMS is starting to National Heavyweight Submarine Systems. Within consoles (with a dual cooling be used by the Turkish Naval Torpedoes. On March the scope of the project, the system. In the event of Forces Command. In other 8, 2021, a contract was MUREN Laboratory was water-cooling failure in the words, it passed through signed between TUBITAK officially opened within submarine, the consoles the testing phase and is BILGEM and the Istanbul TNRC-C/ARMERKOM would be able to cool with starting to be used in a real Naval Supply Group premises by the TUBITAK air and continue their duty), environment.” MUREN- Command of the TNF Informatics and Information electronic cabinets, combat PREVEZE had become for the integration of Security Research Center data/video networks, and operational first at the AKYA National HWT into (BILGEM) in early August Local Firing Panels for MUREN Laboratory rather MUREN-PREVEZE CMS. 2020. The Laboratory PREVEZE Class Submarines. than on the TCG Preveze When it is completed and also includes the Land The existing equipment in Submarine. In January 2021 becomes operational, Based Test System (with the CIC (Combat Information acceptance tests of the Roketsan’s Block hardware and software Center) of PREVEZE Class MUREN-PREVEZE CMS in II anwti-ship identical to those to be Submarines will be emptied the Land Based Test System (ASCM) is also expected to installed on submarines) completely, and the ISUS- (a kind of System Integration be integrated on PREVEZE of the MUREN-PREVEZE 83/2 CMS will be replaced Laboratory established in Class Submarines. Under Integrated Submarine with the MUREN CMS. the MUREN Laboratory) the AKYA National Combat Management was completed successfully Heavyweight Torpedo System. Within the scope On January 21, 2021, and the system became (HWT) Project, the first of the MUREN-PREVEZE TUBITAK President Prof. Dr. operational. guided firing test (with an REXTORP Exercise Torpedo that does not carry a live warhead) against a mock target was successfully carried out on January 20, 2021, from a GUR Class (Type 209/1400 Mod) Submarine at the Submarine Training Field of the TNF located in the Gulf of Izmit in the Marmara Sea. The AKYA National HWT is planned to be inducted into TNF ©©TUBITAK BILGEM service in 2021. A view from inside of MUREN Laboratory

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On February 8, 2019, the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and a joint venture formed by STM-Aselsan-Havelsan- ASFAT (also including KBST as a subcontractor) signed a contract on the

Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) ©©Defence Turkey of PREVEZE Class (Type Foreground the PREVEZE MLU model depicting modernized units (in yellow color) and 209/1400) Diesel-Electric background ASELSAN ZARGANA Torpedo Decoy Launcher Submarines that was commissioned between AShM Fire Control System. first submarine fitted with by Meteksan Defence. 1984-1999. According According to the Project MUREN-PREVEZE CMS, Meteksan Defence’s to the contract, which schedule, TCG Sakarya – will be the last submarine MSH-01 hydrophones became effective on the first submarine, will to receive MLU. The and their equivalents are July 17, 2019, following be delivered in 2024 after activities regarding the retained as spare parts for the completion of their the SAT (Sea Acceptance Preliminary Design Phase the AY and PREVEZE Class MLU modernization Tests). Then, the of the PREVEZE Class Submarines’ Cylindrical efforts, PREVEZE Class modernization of the three Submarine MLU Project Hydrophone Arrays, Submarines were remaining submarines were completed in 2020. Passive Ranging Sonars supposed to be re- will be completed by the and Own Noise Measuring delivered to the TNF end of 2028. TCG Preveze The acoustic detection Systems. during 2023-2027. But this is the first submarine sensors and low-noise scheduled was revised. being upgraded with the front-end electronic Under the MUREN According to Alper KOSE, MUREN-PREVEZE CMS units of the Intercept CMS PREVEZE Class Head of the SSB Naval and TCG Sakarya will be Passive Sonar and the Implementation Platforms Department, the first submarine to Intercept Data Ranging Project, on 31 July 2018 a under the PREVEZE receive both MLU and Sonar that will be used contract entitled “Sonar MLU Project the first MUREN-PREVEZE CMS aboard PREVEZE and Subsystem Procurement modernized submarine upgrades at the same GÜR Class Submarines for Integration into will be delivered in 2024, time. TCG Preveze, the are being designed and the MUREN CMS the second one in 2025, produced indigenously aboard PREVEZE Class the third in 2027 and the last in 2028. ©©TNFC

Within the scope of the comprehensive Mid-Life Upgrade the PREVEZE Class Submarines (S- 353 Preveze, S-354 Sakarya, S-355 18 Mart and S-356 Anafartalar) will be equipped with new generation Sonar, Surveillance and Attack Periscopes, Satellite Communication (SatCom) System, Integrated Communication System, Electronic Support System (ESM), Marine Radar, WAIS Within the scope of MUREN-PREVEZE Modernization existing ISU-83/2 CMS is being replaced with indigenous MUREN-PREVEZE CMS System and

32 Submarines” was signed Class submarines will be Meanwhile, the steal from Turkish companies. between TUBITAK BILGEM improved. The Acoustic cutting and first welding The total value of the and Meteksan Defence for Sensors of PREVEZE ceremony for the 3,000 Program is estimated at the local development and Class Submarines will Ton Submarine Floating US$350 Million. manufacture of electronic be provided by Aselsan Dock was held on August and signal processing and Meteksan Defence. 18, 2020, at Hicri Ercili The MLU of the first hardware and software of Aselsan will provide seven Shipyard in Yalova. The submarine, PNS/M the sonar and underwater different subsystems Submarine Floating Dock, HAMZA (S-139), was acoustic systems, which under the PREVEZE MLU with a lifting capacity of started in 2018 and it was constitutes the important Project; Sonar (all wet end 3,000 tons, will have an launched (transferred part of MUREN CMS to be parts of the submarine overall length of 105m, from floating dock to the integrated on PREVEZE sonar system), SatCom width of 25.10m and sea) in December 2019, Class Submarines. The (indigenous design draught of 15.9m. Being following the completion MUREN Submarine and will have 60cm constructed with steel of its outfitting. The Prime CMS for the GÜR Class antenna), Integrated under a contract awarded Contractor STM aimed to Submarines will be Communication System by ASFAT to Yütek Gemi deliver the first submarine designed and will be (for both internal and İnşa in 2020, the new 3,000 of the project to the integrated on the platforms external communications), Ton Submarine Floating Pakistan Navy by the end under a separate contract ESM (Aselsan ARES-2SC), Dock will be utilized both of December 2020, after during the second half of Radar System, WAIS in the PREVEZE MLU the completion of Harbor the 2020s. In addition, System and Harpoon and MILDEN Projects. Acceptance Tests (HAT) Meteksan Defence has also Fire Control System (to According to the project and the Sea Trials (Sea indigenously developed be integrated with the schedule the 3,000 Ton Acceptance Tests/SATs, the sensor elements of MUREN-PREVEZE CMS). Submarine Floating Dock including diving tests) that the Flank Array Sonars of will be delivered to ASFAT started in March 2020 the existing submarines On August 5, 2019, in 18 months following the in the Arabian Sea. The (PREVEZE and GUR HENSOLDT Optronics contract effectivity (To+18 PNS/M KHALID, the second Class), and these sensors GmbH announced that months). submarine being upgraded have reached the Sea it had received contract under the MLU Program, is Acceptance Test (SAT) valued at around €40 Pakistan Navy planned to be delivered in phase. According to Million from Savunma Agosta 90B December 2021. According Meteksan Defence, the 1st Teknolojileri Mühendislik Khalid Class to STM, the Agosta 90B Stage FATs were conducted (STM) under the PREVEZE Submarines MLU Program is progressing in March 2020. Once the Class Submarine MLU MLU Program very successfully despite qualification phase has Project to upgrade the restrictions imposed been completed, they will existing search and On June 22, 2016, STM by France, the producer of become available for use attack periscopes on- signed a contract with the submarines. Regarding as spare parts. board four PREVEZE the Pakistani Ministry this issue, on February 25, Class Submarines. Under of Defence Production, 2020, the then General Within the scope of the this contract, HENSOLDT surpassing French Manager of STM Murat PREVEZE Class Submarine Optronics will provide a Shipyard DCNS (now IKINCI, said “Despite Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) total of four SERO 420 Naval Group), the their restrictions, with the Program, acoustic sensors, Attack Periscopes and submarine manufacturer, support of our national which are the basic and four SERO 430 Search in an international tender industry, we successfully most important sensor Periscopes to replace opened for the Mid- continue the construction group of a submarine, will L3 KEO (formerly known Life Upgrade (MLU) of and modernization be replaced with more as Kollmorgen)’s Model Khalid Class Submarines work by replacing many modern, more effective, 76 Search and Attack ‘Agosta 90B’. The original products with Turkish made and indigenous sensors. In Periscopes ordered in contract covered only one products.” this context, by changing 1987 and integrated on the submarine and includes an The scope of the wet-end units of the submarines during early option for the MLU of the modernization consists Cylindrical Hydrophone 1990s. The MLU is designed other two. Since then, three of the replacement of the Array, Passive Ranging to extend the operational contract amendments Fire Control System, Sonar Sonar, Flank Array Sonar life of the PREVEZE Class were signed in June 2017, Suite, Electronic Support (FAS), Intercept Sonar, Submarines until the February 27, 2018, and Measures (ESM) System, Active Sonar and Own 2040s, when they are March 2019 respectively Radar and Periscope Noise Measurement planned to be replaced for the provision of an System (Under a contract Systems, the acoustic by MILDENs (National additional two submarines awarded by STM in capabilities of PREVEZE Submarines). and important subsystems

33 October 2016 Hensoldt is supplying OMS 200 Optronics Masts [Attack Periscope] and SERO 430 Search Periscopes) Navigation and Attack). As the Prime Contractor, STM provides integration design, preparation of relevant documents, integration activities, tests, and experiences as well as Integrated Logistics Support services. The project is being ©©Defence Turkey realized in Pakistan and all workmanship is provided Within the scope of Pakistan Agosta 90B MLU Program HAVELSAN delivers Submarine by PN Dockyard. In this Combat Management Systems (CMS) context STM will provide the Integrated Underwater periscopes, the RWR/ Display and Information days. They are equipped Command Control System GPS Antenna and Signal System in addition to all with SUBTICS (Submarine and Sonar Suite as well Distribution Unit [SDU], materials for all structural/ Tactical Integrated as Sonar Subsystems for example are mounted technical design, analysis, Combat System) CMS that work in integration on Hensoldt’s OMS-200 documentation and and are capable of firing with it, the Submarine Optronic Mast), the Torpedo installation. We can express SM-39 missile and Information Distribution Counter Measure System with pride that, in addition DM2A4 heavy weight System, Torpedo Fire (ZARGANA TCMS, along to Aselsan and Havelsan, torpedoes. Control System, Attack and with ZOKA Anti-Torpedo there are also dozens of STM is also involved Navigation Periscopes, ESM Acoustic Decoy Family Turkish Defense Industry comprising both stationary companies involved in this in the Pakistani Navy’s System, Navigation Radar, Miniature Submarine Static Converters, Steering and self-propelled ecosystem considering Program. The first project Control System, Ship jammers and target the cables for installation, prepared by STM in line Self-Noise Measurement emulator decoys) and the pipes, valves, flanges, with the needs of the System, Submarine Rescue Navigation Radar System panels, consumables, etc. Pakistan Naval Forces was Buoy and Digital Bridge are supplied by Aselsan and The Agosta 90B submitted in 2017. Within Information Console with the Auxiliary Cooling Water submarines are 76 meters this framework, efforts on 45 bar strength, and in System by Bronswerk, long and weigh around the design of small-sized addition to these systems Turkey. STM provides 2,050 tons. They have submarines capable of the company also provides the Submarine Rescue range of 10,000 nautical addressing a wider market the Auxiliary Cooling Water Buoy, 45 bar resistant miles and can remain at are continuing within the System to cool the ESKKS, Digital Bridge Information sea continuously for 60 scheduled plan Torpedo Counter Measure Console, Electronic Map System and Electronic Map Display and Information System. The Integrated Underwater Command Control Systems (which also contains Sonars, Torpedo Fire Control System, SEDA Combat Management System and Submarine Information Distribution System) are supplied by Havelsan (the company has already completed deliveries), the ESM (ARES- 2SC/P, the antennas for ©©Havelsan the ESM and RWR/GPS HAVELSAN delivered CMS operator consoles and SMIDS consoles for the TNFC’s 4th REIS are mounted on separate Class Submarine TCG AydınReis in July 2021

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Mr. Lorenzo MARIANI: “As member of two partnerships producing Next Generation Future Combat Air Systems (Tempest / FCAS), MBDA will continue to mature capable, affordable, upgradeable, connected, and cooperative effectors for future air dominance.”

Turkey is a member of the three-armed forces Defence Turkey: Can really given excellent of NATO and an (land, sea, and air). It has you describe MBDA's results. It is remarkable important player in the an important presence in current activities and that when MBDA was born, Middle Eastern and five European countries: provide some key facts the volume of production Mediterranean basin. In France, Germany, , about the company for was around €2 billion, our recent interview with United Kingdom and our readers? What are today it has substantially MR. LORENZO MARIANI, Spain and in the US as MBDA's strong points and doubled it with MBDA Group Sales and well. MBDA is jointly how does it differ from growth also in terms of Business Development owned by Airbus (37.5%), its competitors? Could employees. Furthermore, Director and Managing BAE Systems (37.5%), and you elaborate on the despite a very strong Director of MBDA Italy, Leonardo (25%) and with structure, responsibilities, domestic base, over we discuss past, current more than 90 customers and number of personnel half of this turnover has and conceivable future among the Armed Forces working at MBDA? come over the years from strategic programs with worldwide is among exports. MBDA’s model is Turkey. the world champions in Lorenzo MARIANI: MBDA based on an integrated design, development and today represents the organization built MBDA is the only production of missiles and only European defense beyond any nationality. European defense group missile systems. Overall, industrial group conceived Its "governing body" capable of designing the Group offers 45 missile with an integrated is in fact the Executive and producing missiles systems programs and managerial structure: Committee with a CEO, and missile systems that countermeasures already a successful example today Eric BÉRANGER, correspond to the full operational and over of integration and and eight other figures range of current and 15 other projects under cooperation at a European organized by function not future operational needs development. level, which over time has by the nationality of the

36 individuals. Furthermore, four of these figures also hold a statutory role for each single nation, for statutory tasks reserved to each nation, serving as the contact with domestic customers and all the statutory obligations of the civil codes that must be observed. Just to give a more recent number of employees, which were declared during the annual press conference, MBDA nowadays can rely on about 12,000 permanent employees. In 2020 it recruited about 1,100 people. This will continue in 2021 when ©©MBDA the company is planning Dual Mode Brimstone (DMB) Missile to recruit a further 1,200 people: this is further markets, I can mention demonstrator for the among the others, a naval evidence that MBDA has for the UK the upgrade of German Navy. I can also package for Senegal and been resilient and is in a the Brimstone 3 and the mention the participation a contract signed for growth pattern. production of Brimstone in the Beyond-Line-Of- our Albatros NG, and a missiles. We also got, from Sight initiative, which new naval surface-to-air Defence Turkey: Can the UK MOD, a production we are running among 5 defense system based on we get an assessment order for SPEAR mini- nations and 13 partners. the CAMM-ER missiles for of 2020 from MBDA's cruise missiles. Just to Export sales include, an undisclosed customer. perspective? Could you have a glance on France, please summarize the we received a contract for 2020 MBDA highlights? the midlife refurbishment Lorenzo MARIANI: We did of Aster missiles and for very well in 2020 despite the Future Tactical Air-to- the COVID pandemic. We Surface Missile (MAST-F) were impacted, of course, program as the main especially in exports, in French Army air to ground terms of order intake, but arma¬ment for the Tiger all in all the performances combat helicopter. In are quite remarkable: Italy, we were contracted we achieved €3.6 billion for the new generation in terms of revenues. In anti-ship missile TESEO terms of order intake, we MK2/E, while in Germany reached €3.3 billion, and for a high-energy laser we now have a backlog of €16.6 billion. Also, during this specific period, we could see how much solidarity exists inside our defense ecosystem to support each other and make sure that we deliver on our missions.

As far as orders are concerned and starting from our domestic ©©MBDA

METEOR Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) 37 Defence Turkey: The Interceptor with Space- Aster 30 Missile seen from COVID-19 pandemic launching the tactical ground based TheatER surveillance) has caused huge global vehicle during the Tactical program launched under disruption on critical Evaluation Trials, 2017 the EU PESCO framework, defense operations to provide a European and programs. Can you contribution to NATO elaborate on whether you Ballistic-Missile Defence experienced any delay or (BMD). As a member of postponement in your two partnerships producing annual activity plan/ Next Generation Future schedule for 2020 due to Combat Air Systems the COVID-19 pandemic? (Tempest / FCAS), MBDA How and to what extent will continue to mature has the COVID-19 capable, affordable, pandemic impacted upgradeable, connected, your business operations and cooperative effectors including production, for future air dominance. manufacturing, and supply chain as well Defence Turkey: MBDA is as your domestic and taking part in the SAMP-T international programs? Air & Missile Defense System Program. Can you Lorenzo MARIANI: We elaborate on the current underwent some delay status of the SAMPT/T at the beginning of 2020, Program? everybody was taken by surprise. Indeed, we Lorenzo MARIANI: As recovered very quickly mentioned, in March the ministers of the armed thanks to the capability ©©MBDA of guaranteeing business forces FR / IT announced the signature of a contract for continuity. We were realization of these commercial launch of the the development of SAMP very agile and reactive, programs? What are the VL MICA NG, which will / T NG (New Generation innovative also in the most prominent projects be supplied to Egyptian Ground-Air Medium way of working, adapting that you expect to be vessels. Another contract Range / Earth) awarded very quickly to this “new realized in 2021? obtained in these first by OCCAR to EUROSAM, normal” and the results months of 2021 relates to the a joint venture of MBDA are clearly visible. Also, Lorenzo MARIANI: MBDA SEA CEPTOR installation for France, MBDA Italy and considering that in the first believes that 2021 will be an undisclosed customer. Thales. It is a continuation of part of 2021 we successfully a decisive year for several We also intend to continue the Franco-Italian contract recovered about 90% of our defense capabilities in with the future cruise and notified in 2016, which activities, be them contract Europe. I would start by anti-ship weapon, the so- aimed at the development subscriptions or deliveries mentioning the SAMP/T called FC/ASW program and integration of a that were delayed last year NG contract awarded by between the UK and new Aster 30 Block 1 NT because of COVID-19. The OCCAR in March. SAMP/T France. Here the topic is to ammunition. The new pandemic has affected all NG is the air defense system replace the SCALP Storm development guarantees of us, but we have been that handles ballistic Shadow Family, but also the continuation of definitely able to guarantee missiles or very fast cruise EXOCET and HARPOON. cooperation for several business continuity, and in missiles, and within the We are now closing the years and will allow France this process, we included end of this decade it will concept phase and we and Italy to rely on updated support to our suppliers give France and Italy an anticipate that we will start capabilities able to defeat who were themselves enhanced capability to the assessment phase, new emerging threats. facing difficulties. guarantee their airspace which is a risk reduction The contract will also protection and protect phase, this summer. Defence Turkey: Can you finance the navalization their people and territories MBDA will continue to list the most important of the new Aster 30 Block as well as their troops invest in cooperation for defense programs 1 NT Enhanced Capability in operations from new the endo-atmospheric currently carried out by ammunition standard, emerging threats. At the interceptor that could be MBDA and the envisaged in order to benefit the beginning of the year, an the backbone of the wider time frame for the naval systems of the Aster important goal was the TWISTER (Timely Warning

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family. I would like to programs are “shared” with in technology by heavily single countries do not point out that this is the them. An example of this is investing in the national have the critical mass to only European program the new TESEO MK2/E. defense and aerospace support the economic and to have intercepted (on It is the result of a long- industry. This quantum leap technological weight of multiple occasions since standing relationship with took place in a short time "big" defense programs by 2010 in force training the Italian Navy. Moreover, compared to other contexts themselves. In this context, tests and firing) targets for larger innovative and was largely possible Europe in general, and simulating ballistic missiles programs we rely on the thanks to substantial MBDA in particular could and supersonic anti-ship most important European investments in national be an important and less missiles. research programs: from programs, which left less cumbersome partner than PESCO to the EDF which space for cooperative other players on the global Defence Turkey: What is going to help fund the programs. stage. can you share about research on the hypersonic MBDA’s approach technologies. So, funded The experience gained Defence Turkey: On towards R&D efforts to research is fundamental by observing the world January 28, 2017, BAE develop and obtain new to provide innovative scenario is that this Systems and Turkish technologies considering and strategic products to approach is a valid initial Aerospace signed a the very demanding and maintain technological entry point, but when Heads of Agreement to ever-changing threat sovereignty; and I would it comes to developing collaborate on the first environment? What are like to stress how important technological capabilities development phase of your thoughts regarding cooperation is in this field, a and "major projects" in the indigenous MMU/ the financing of R&D? single nation alone would the field of fighter aircraft, TF-X Program. Later, in go far but together we can missiles, and future systems 2019, Turkish Aerospace Lorenzo MARIANI: As evolve and grow. (anti-ballistic, hypersonic, unveiled a full-scale a policy we don’t give etc.), it becomes quite model of TF-X, which was the exact figures of our Defence Turkey: How would natural to converge showcased together with investments in Research you summarize MBDA’s towards international MBDA’s Meteor, ASRAAM, and Development even if involvement in Turkey over cooperation programs. If and SPEAR munitions. it is an important amount. the last decades? Could Turkey wants to become a Considering BAE System’s R&D is for sure also part of you give us a recap of the global player in the Defense involvement in the project, our cooperation with our company’s experience in & Aerospace sector, it can have there been any customers, because, of Turkey over the last three be fundamental to plan its meetings or negotiations course, when we develop decades? inclusion into cooperative between MBDA and Turkish new capabilities, it is programs. It is now largely Aerospace regarding very often at the edge of Lorenzo MARIANI: In the clear that, except for very MBDA's participation in technology and very often last decade, Turkey has few countries in the world, the TF-X Program? research and development made a significant leap

39 Lorenzo MARIANI: MBDA Defence Turkey: What has been in contact with are the aspirations of both Turkish Aerospace MBDA towards a long- (TUSAŞ) and the Turkish term presence in Turkey Air Force for the TF-X through cooperation? Can program and has declared you elaborate on the other its willingness to integrate programs that MBDA its products on this aerial would like to pursue in platform. The perception Turkey and cooperate is that the main interest on with local industry? concerns the Meteor What is the extent of your missile and the added collaborations in Turkey? value that this missile could give to the platform Lorenzo MARIANI: on the global market. The MBDA continues to experience gained by cooperate with Turkey on MBDA on various aerial many tactical initiatives platforms and with a look (Aspide boosters, at the world context, the boosters, on-board consensus is that the systems for third countries). Meteor constitutes a When it comes to strategic real "game changer" for programs, MBDA is in customers who use it. At any case the mirror of MBDA we can perceive the Europe and cooperation Turkish desire to cooperate is possible if supported with the European by an intergovernmental consortium when the approach, which in the platform development future is conceivable, program enters the active considering that Turkey is phase of arms integration. a member of NATO and The priority, at the an important player in moment, is probably to the Middle Eastern and be able to carry out the ©©MBDA Mediterranean basin. first demonstration flight VL MICA Vertical Launch Short Range Air Defense System Defence Turkey: On of the TF-X as soon as February 11, 2020, MBDA possible. about setbacks in the situations involving Turkey. acquired a stake in project due to political French software company Defence Turkey: As MBDA remains interested tensions between Turkey Numalis, which focuses part of Turkey's efforts in participating in an ATBM and France. Can you on the industrialization to develop a national program with Turkey, elaborate on the latest of Artificial Intelligence Long-Range Air and bearing in mind, however, status of activities (AI) research to promote Missile Defense System, that Italy and France have performed under the global AI standardization. EUROSAM, Aselsan, and now entered the active Concept Definition Study For more than ten years, Roketsan signed a Heads phase of the development contract? MBDA has been studying of Agreement (HoA) on of the SAMP/T NG and Artificial Intelligence and July 14, 2017, to launch that in these programs, Lorenzo MARIANI: its potential applications in-depth cooperation in Activities are on-going, it is always important to in missile systems, the field of air and missile but they have certainly seize the opportunity given the nature and defense. Following this lost that energetic push when they come through. the criticality of their agreement, the Turkish, that they had at the very In any case, MBDA is role during operations. Italian, and French beginning a few years ago. involved in several further Having deep expertise defense ministers signed COVID-19 was a factor that development programs in artificial intelligence, a Letter-of-Intent (LoI) slowed it down, but not the in which, if Turkey is what can you tell us about on November 8, 2017, only one. MBDA perceived willing to participate, and MBDA's studies on AI, and to further strengthen a change of priority in with intergovernmental how does the company their relationship the country towards agreement, we would envisage AI’s impact on in defense matters. indigenous products, but be glad to find the way the battlefield, today and Previously, there have also products that could through for Turkey and its in the future? been some statements soon find use in conflict National Industry.

40 Lorenzo MARIANI: As our being, the operator in MBDA signed a contract markets? What can you CEO declared, when the the end, must remain at in Doha to supply coastal share about your future agreement was signed, the heart of the decision- defense systems for the goals in these regions? the investment in Numalis making process, and Qatari Emiri Naval Forces is part of MBDA’s open the only one who can (QENF). In 2019, MBDA Lorenzo MARIANI: innovation policy, aimed take critical decisions. opened its first missile We have an important at leveraging the best The development of engineering facility in the presence in Qatar as you innovative technologies automaticity must help UAE in cooperation with mentioned. We have been and expertise from the increase the reliability Tawazun. This year MBDA providing systems for civilian sector. Numalis of systems and help was awarded a contract the Qatari corvettes and will give MBDA access to with decision-making from the Egyptian Navy missile costal defense essential building blocks of to improve operational for the VL MICA NG (New systems and during 2021 the future validation – and performance, so it is going Generation) air defense significant deliveries will ultimately certification – to be an accelerator. system to equip its take place. In the Asia processes for the Artificial corvettes. You are also Pacific region, we keep Intelligence-based Defence Turkey: As one active in India together supporting our customers applications used in our of the leading companies with Rafale for the with Meteor missiles. missile systems. Moreover, in the world in the field of induction of Rafale fighter Our missile systems are MBDA has been studying missile systems, you are jets into the Indian Air also operational in many Artificial Intelligence doing business in an ever- Force (IAF). What can you maritime platforms with in order to ensure increasing competitive tell us about your current VL Mica, Aster and Mistral, continuous improvement defense market. In activities in the Middle just to mention some of our in the capability of our exports, the Middle East is East and the Asia-Pacific products, which are well products. We will make use one of the most important region? When compared appreciated in the area. of AI, but it will have to be regions, along with Asia- to the market in Europe Defence Turkey: Dear Mr. explainable, secure, and Pacific. In the last years, and the USA, what are MARIANI, thank you very robust against cyberattack MBDA set up several the ratios in your annual much for the interview risks and surely include the local joint ventures to turnover in the Middle and your valuable human factor; the human meet the demands in East and Asian-Pacific these regions. In 2016, contributions PN-MILGEM Corvettes to be Armed with MBDA’s Albatros NG NBAD System! by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ

The Pakistan Navy has As we recall, on March 3, decided to use MBDA’s 2021, MBDA announced new generation product that it signed the first Naval Based Air Defense export contract with an (NBAD) System Albatros undisclosed international NG instead of the HHQ- customer for the Albatros 16 Medium-Range NG NBAD System, which Air Defense Missile uses CAMM-ER (Extended System on PN-MILGEM Range) missiles. In the Within the scope of the taken to Pakistan). The Corvettes, which are press release, it was PN-MILGEM Project, steel cutting ceremony under construction stated that the Albatros which covers the of the 4th was within the scope of the NG System would become construction of 4 corvettes held at KSEW in Pakistan Pakistan Navy MILGEM operational in 2024 within based on the design of on June 15, 2021 with (PN-MILGEM) Project. the scope of the order. ADA Class Corvettes of the participation of The contract of the PN- With this acquisition, the the Turkish Naval Forces Chief of the Naval Staff MILGEM Project was Pakistan Navy became (TNF), two of the ships Admiral Muhammad signed between the the first export customer/ will be constructed at Amjad Khan NIAZI. Main Contractor ASFAT user of Albatros NG, and Istanbul Naval Shipyard The 4th PN-MILGEM (Military Factory and the PN-MILGEM Corvette Command, and the other Corvette is scheduled Shipyard Management became the first surface two at Karachi Shipyard to be commissioned in Inc.) and the Pakistan warship to use this new & Engineering Works February 2025. During the Ministry of Defense generation medium- (KSEW) in Pakistan. The ceremony the renewed Production on July range active radar guided construction of 4 corvettes design of the PN-MILGEM 5, 2018, in Islamabad air defense system. In is currently underway, Corvettes with a pair of and the construction addition, the Albatros and the first ship of the 6-cell Maritime Launching activities (T0) were NG NBAD System will Project is planned to be System (MLS, for a total of started on March 11, be integrated into the launched in July 2021 12 CAMM-ER missile) for 2019. GENESIS ADVENT CMS and is to be delivered in the Albatros NG NBAD (Combat Management Turkey in August 2023 System was also disclosed According to the System) used on the ships. (Pakistan will accept the for the first time. information I received, vessel here, then it will be within the scope of this last-minute change on the ships’ main air defense system a number of modifications have been performed on the PN- MILGEM’s original sensors and weapon systems layout. The renewed design of the PN-MILGEM Corvette was disclosed for the first time on April 30, 2021, during the PN- MILGEM-3 Corvette’s keel laying ceremony held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul. ©©Pakistan Navy

42 PN-MILGEM Class Corvette and JINNAH Class Programs

In 2010 when the Pakistan Navy (PN) was interested in the Turkish Navy’s MILGEM Project there were 2 issues at that time; Pakistan did not have the money and the Turkish construction organizations were busier making ships However, what actually So, even as the name As the entire ship is new, as for themselves, so an occurred was that once remains MILGEM the an offset the JINNAH Class immediate contract for the the contract was awarded, baseline design remains designing came in. PN Pakistan Navy could not the PN added a lot of the ADA/MILGEM design teams, who took be achieved at that time. weapons on to the ships. Class, but in reality, the part in the PN-MILGEM So, when Pakistan finally More weapons and more PN’s MILGEM design is design efforts in Istanbul, got through, it was originally capabilities compared to the completely different from Turkey together with the thought that the PN would TNF’s ADA/MILGEM Class. the TNF’s MILGEM Class Turkish ship designers just take the exact model in capability and capacity. have started to design a It was then realized that the of the TNF’s ADA Class Thus, even within the new ship, which is called original size of the TNF’s (MILGEM) and put it into scope of the contract it the JINNAH Class. So, ADA/MILGEM Class would service. It was thought was initially thought that PN-MILGEM is different, not sustain the volume of that on the 4th ship, certain only the 4th ship of the and JINNAH is absolutely weapons on board so the modifications would take PN-MILGEM Project would different. size and everything had to place by involving Pakistani be different, but now all be changed. So practically All 4 ships, 2 being engineers and technicians 4 are different from the the PN-MILGEM is very constructed in Istanbul who would receive on- TNF’s MILGEM. Thus, with much different from the and 2 being constructed the-job training during the the PN-MILGEM Project, TNF MILGEM, it is bigger, in Karachi, will be different construction of the first ship Pakistan gains the ability its heavier, the weapon from the TNF MILGEM. and the modified design to design and build its systems are different, so And after the construction to be based on the TNF’s indigenous warship with the design teams had to of these 4 PN-MILGEM ADA/MILGEM Class would the support of Turkish conduct completely new Corvettes is completed, be called PN-MILGEM. engineers. work on it. construction of JINNAH

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43 Class would be started. would be a cost estimation Corvettes sit between between 15m and 18km Since it is a joint design effort on how much this the 2,400-ton ADA Class (the extended-range (like the JF-17 of Pakistan design will cost. Based on Corvettes and the 3,000- version of the missile, the Air Force) both Turkey and the concept, engineers ton ISTIF Class Frigates. HHQ-16B, has a range Pakistan will have rights to would then make a cost of 70km). For target sell it and market it if they estimation on how much When we look at the illumination requirement want. is this ship going cost. And previously shared the PN-MILGEM Corvettes then they add weapons, Computer-Generated were supposed to be JINNAH is absolutely a and the cost would Images (CGI) of the vessels, installed with two Type new design. The baseline increase further, and then the PN-MILGEM Corvettes 345 Target Illumination is almost similar to the PN- the Detailed Design Phase had a 16-cell Vertical Radars (NATO code MR- MILGEM, but it also very would be performed. Launching System (VLS) 90 Front Dome), the first different. It is much bigger. Somewhere in 2022 for the HHQ-16 Medium- one would be located The PN-MILGEM will come the initial shipbuilding Range Air Defense Missile just in front of the mast in the Corvette category contract, which would System located just and the other would just whereas JINNAH will be in allow the start of Detailed behind the Leonardo behind the funnel. the Frigate category. The Design Phase, is expected (Oto Melara) 76 mm Super propulsion systems will be to be awarded. Because Rapid main gun. The China However, with recent different, PN-MILGEMs the detailing study is can Aerospace Science and improvements/ have two 4000 Series only be conducted done Technology Corp (CASC)’s modifications on the MTU 20V4000M93L diesel after the contract award. If HHQ-16/LY-80N medium- PN-MILGEM’s original engines (each generate PN Headquarters allows it, range semi-active radar- sensors and weapons 4,300kW/5,766hp) with a conceptual model of the guided air defense missile systems layout the 16- a LM2500 gas turbine, JINNAH Class will probably system is also used in Type cell VLS for the HHQ- whereas in the JINNAH it be on display during the 054A/P Frigates (with 32 16 Medium-Range Air will be all diesel and it will IDEF ‘21 Exhibition in cell VLS) currently under Defense Missile System not have a gas turbine. Istanbul. construction in China for is now replaced with a Also, in the JINNAH Class the Pakistan Navy. pair of six-cell modules of a number of systems PN-MILGEM the Albatros NG Maritime will be indigenized. Corvettes & Measuring 5.2m in length, Launching System (MLS, The Pakistan Navy is 340mm in diameter and a Soft Vertical Launch/ Albatros NG weighing around 650kg, looking for indigenous NBAD SVL system, it uses a systems. As of June the HHQ-16 is said to cold gas generator to have a maximum range 2021, the JINNAH Class With an overall length eject the missile from its of 42km. The HHQ-16 is still in the Preliminary of 108.2 m, a width of canister) that is based has a 70kg warhead and Design Phase. Once the 14.8 m, a draft of 4.05 m on the compact design is claimed to have an Preliminary Design Phase and a displacement of developed by MBDA UK interception altitude of is completed then there 2,926 tons, PN-MILGEM for the Royal Navy’s Type

26 and Type 31 frigates and Type 345 Target Illumination Radars for the HHQ-16 Missiles were removed. The PN-MILGEM Corvettes will be also fitted with the Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT), featuring four small arrays, of around 40cm per side, which can be mounted on the main mast to CAMM-ER Missile offer 360° coverage, or rearranged inside two turrets on the upper deck (developed specifically installation of multiple The PN-MILGEM Class of the ship, each one for the MBDA missile by Firing Units should a Corvettes will also be accommodating three Italian company Avio) in higher number of missiles equipped with a total arrays covering 180°, a larger calibre (190 mm) be required. Thanks to the of 6 Harbah Anti-Ship as already adopted on propulsion section which fire-and-forget capable & Land Attack Cruise Type 23 platforms. The significantly increases CAMM-ER/Albatros NG Missiles (ASCM/LACM PDLT will provide the the engagement range NBAD System, the PN- with an estimated range two-way communication to 45+ km. The CAMM- MILGEM Corvettes will of 450km to 750km) or between the ship and the ER is said to have an be able to engage more another new indigenous CAMM-ER missile; target interception altitude of air targets at the same classified missile positional updates can be between 12km to 15 km. time compared to the system that is still under uplinked from the ship to CAMM-ER weighs 160kg semi-active radar-guided development (claimed the missile in flight, while (350lb), is 4.2 m (14ft) in HHQ-16 Medium-Range to have supersonic missile status information length and 190mm (7.5 in) Air Defense Missile System flight capability), two and diagnostics can be in diameter. Each Albatros and perform missions with ASELSAN 25 mm STOP sent back to the ship. NG Firing Unit manages up higher performance in the Remote Controlled to 12 missiles, requiring the EW threat environment. Stabilized Naval Guns (at The Albatros NG is a new the port and starboard generation NBAD System deckhouses), and a capable of providing MBDA has successfully ASELSAN GÖKDENİZ completed a firing self and local area of the CAMM- Close-in Weapon System defense against evolving ER Air Defence (CIWS). Within the scope airborne threats at Missile against a of recent improvements/ manoeuvring target ranges exceeding 40km. on June, 2021 modifications on the PN- The system uses the ER MILGEM’s original sensors (Extended Range) variant and weapons systems of CAMM (Common Anti- layout the torpedoes have air Modular Missile), which been also changed. features advanced RF digital seeker combined The induction of PN- with two-way RF data MILGEM Corvettes will link (with 360° coverage) significantly enhance the for target updates and maritime defense and utilizes Soft Vertical deterrence capabilities Launch technology. The of the Pakistan Navy. CAMM-ER missile has Featuring state-of-the already been selected art weapons and sensors, by customers around the these corvettes will world for both naval and become a core element of ground-based air defense. the PN's kinetic response The CAMM-ER shares the to traditional and non- same characteristics as traditional challenges the original CAMM except and to maintain balance for an extended booster/ of power in the Indian sustainer rocket motor ©©MBDA Ocean Region

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TEI-PD170-DT Turbodiesel Aviation Engine Through the Eyes of an Engineer @PistonHeadThyme Developed by TUSAŞ to protect the engine and Engine Industries Inc. the turbocharger. The (TEI) with the support turbine blades, which of the Presidency of operate at around 600°C Defense Industries and are under a great load due to centrifugal force, (SSB), Turkey's first reduce their efficiency domestic and national by changing their angle turbodiesel aviation to allow excess exhaust engine, the PD170, pressure to bypass the is considered as one turbine and limit their of the best diesel rotational speed. It is not aviation engines in difficult to estimate the its class, based on its load on turbine blades power/weight ratio. rotating at 200,000 RPM (revolutions per minute) Developed to power due to centrifugal Medium-Altitude Long- force. However, when Endurance (MALE) Class turbochargers without Unmanned Aerial Vehicles a "wastegate" system (UAV), the TEI-PD170 diesel ©©Defence Turkey are used, the engine's aviation engine is very light power output will be thanks to the cylinder and power. Titanium intake amount at high altitudes. much higher. While the block and cylinder head valve springs are 3-4 times If parallel turbocharger turbocharger on the 172hp cover made of aluminum harder than standard configuration were TEI-PD170-DT engine has alloy. Following the valve springs. In this way, preferred, the "headers" a typical boost pressure acquisition of high- the camshaft cams close (exhaust manifolds) of 0.9 – 1.8 bar, the TEI- temperature strength and much faster when the shared by the 4 cylinders PD222 engine, which was wear resistance aluminum pressure on the intake would be divided into increased to 2.0 – 3.0 bar, alloy technology as part of valves is terminated, thus two, and the exhaust gas provides more power and the AYNA Project signed minimizing the leakages. pressure would be shared torque, and the power- between the SSB and İTÜ- halfway between the two to-weight ratio has been İTÜNOVA TTO, and VIG TEI-PD170-DT (Dual turbochargers. In this case, improved further. There Metal, the domesticity rate Turbo), which has very due to the small volume is also a model named of engines has reached efficient fuel consumption, of the engine, the exhaust TEI-PD222-ST that is very high levels. When has 4 cylinders with a gas pressure would not be 10kg lighter with a single we look at the cylinder total volume of 2,100cc. able to rotate the turbine turbocharger. From PD155 head cover of the new Compared to the TEI- blades at sufficient speed, to PD222-ST, all engines generation DCI type PD180-ST (Single and the engine would lose in the expanding diesel engine with Common Turbo) engine, which power. Smaller diameter engine family developed Rail technology and has one large-diameter turbochargers could be by TEI have in-line cylinder completely managed by turbocharger but is 10kg used to prevent this, but block arrangements. a domestic and national lighter and 10hp more in this case, since the Compared to V or VR type Electronic Control Unit powerful at sea level, the diameter of the snail fans engines, in-line engines (ECU), we see that it has a TEI-PD170-DT has 2 serial- would also get smaller, stand out with their ease double overhead camshaft connected turbochargers the compressor output of production and lower (DOHC) mechanism. Since (two-stage turbocharging) would also decrease, and cost advantage. TEI-PD170 is planned to to maintain the power it nothing would change. All members of the TEI-PD power the aircraft, a timing produces at high altitudes. Therefore, only a serial Aviation Engine Family use belt is preferred to drive The reason for choosing turbocharging system can a 180-degree Flat Plane the camshaft instead of a serial turbocharging be used. All turbochargers Crankshaft. Therefore, gear, chain, or shaft to be system is that the air used on the TEI-PD the ignition angles (crank lighter. I believe that the compressed by the first engine family also have angle) of the crankshaft exhaust valves are made of turbocharger is then a "wastegate" system. standard steel alloy, while further compressed by are 180-360-540-720 In short, this is a security degrees, respectively. In the intake valves are made the second turbocharger system that regulates the of titanium for the engine so that the engine is less our 4-stroke engine, the maximum boost pressure piston completes four to provide more torque affected by the low oxygen in turbocharger systems

48 separate strokes (full travel of the piston along the cylinder) during the 720-degree rotation of the crankshaft. These are Intake, Compression, Combustion, and Exhaust, respectively. When we consider the ratio 360(2)/4=180-180=0 (our block angle is 0 degrees since it is an in-line engine) and the crankshaft angle is 180 degrees, we see that our engine has a very balanced structure. Although there is no balance problem in in- If we look at the increases, the advantages curve at lower and middle line engines since the disadvantages of flat- offered by the flat-plane RPMs. Because they are block angle is 0 degrees, plane crankshaft engines, crankshaft decrease. much more balanced, they the straight crankshaft they are very long due have lower vibration and has chronic vibration to the 180-degree angle If we look at the a very pleasant-sounding problems at an acceptable difference between the advantages of the cross- acoustic signature. level at certain rev ranges. sleeve bearings, and they plane crankshaft, the produce less torque as angle difference between The disadvantages are When we look at this their ignition gap is 50% the sleeve bearings is that the crankshaft is type of crankshaft at a more than the cross- only 90 degrees. In a both larger and heavier, 180-degree (horizontal) plane crankshaft engines. 4-cylinder engine with a as more counterweights angle, we see that when The engine can reach its cross-plane crankshaft, will be used. Because the the arm bearings are true potential at very high one piston is fired for crankshaft is heavier, it at the top dead center revs. However, considering every 90-degree rotation has more inertia, so it is or bottom dead center, that it is impossible of the crankshaft, while in reluctant to turn at high they form a straight and unreasonable to a flat-plane crankshaft, revs. Since even 1 kilogram line named "Flat-Plane achieve high RPMs with it is 180 degrees. The is vital in an aviation Crankshaft." Although diesel engines, it is also cross-plane crankshafts engine, extra engineering engines with a 180-degree unnecessary for the TEI- produce higher torque work is required to lighten flat-plane crankshaft PD series engine family. because their firing interval the engine. have both advantages Additionally, since the is shorter. Therefore, they and disadvantages If we use a cross-plane engine needs a significant have a much better throttle compared to engines crankshaft in the TEI- amount of oxygen for high response in the entire rev with a 270-degree cross- PD170 engine, maybe it will RPM, we can see that its range. An example is the plane crankshaft, they produce 160hp instead of speed drops severely due classic V8 American Muscle have more disadvantages. 172hp at full throttle, but to lower oxygen at high cars. Looking at the dyno When we look at the it will be able to go up altitudes. Therefore, as test results, they have a 270-degree cross- to 25,000ft - 30,000ft the altitude of the aircraft smooth torque and power plane crankshaft from a altitudes without loss of 180-degree horizontal power. Moreover, with the angle, the arm bearings development of material form the "+" shape. diversity in Turkey, the engine can be expected The flat-plane crankshafts to become lighter. The may seem more efficient weight and inertia of the because of their cross-plane crankshaft advantages, but this is a can be reduced by using relative concept. titanium with a relative density (specific gravity) They are lighter as there of 4.51gr/cm3 instead will be less counterweight. of forged steel with Therefore, since they will 7.73-7.83gr/cm3 in the be exposed to less inertia connecting rods. This will and centrifugal force, they allow higher RPMs than allow higher rotational before, although not speed and therefore as much as a flat-plane produce more power. ©©Defence Turkey crankshaft

49 ©©Defence Turkey HMS Defender (D36) Hosted DIT’s UK Industry Day Event in Istanbul by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ Having sailed from Following their the distance around the submarine, RFA Fort Victoria, her homeport of visit (Expected to last 20 world at the equator) the RFA Tidespring, U.S.S. The Portsmouth on May 1, days and accompanied by UK led CSG21 will visit more Sullivans of the US Navy 2021, the HMS Defender HNLMS Evertsen the HMS than 40 countries over the and HNLMS Evertsen of the (D36), one of 6 Type 45 Defender [D36] next 7 months from the Royal Netherlands Navy. Daring Class Air Defense departed Black Sea and Mediterranean to the Indo in the Royal transited Bosphorus Pacific; including Singapore, While in Istanbul from Navy (RN), arrived in towards Mediterranean the Republic of Korea, Japan June 9 - 14, 2021, Istanbul on June 9th the HMS Defender for a port visit. She on July 2, 2021), the HMS and India. The CSG21 is made hosted a reception for berthed at Sarayburnu Defender and the HNLMS up of the aircraft carrier HMS representatives of the Port together with Evertsen will re-join the Queen Elizabeth, Type 45/ her Dutch consort De rest of the Carrier Strike Daring Class destroyers Turkish Government, the Zeven Provincien Class Group before they head HMS Diamond and HMS Armed Forces and the Air-Defense Frigate through the Suez Canal. Defender, Type 23 frigates Defense & Aerospace HNLMS Evertsen Travelling over 26,000 HMS Kent and HMS Sector on the evening (F805), both part of the nautical miles (further than Richmond, and Astute Class of June 9th during UK led Carrier Strike Group 2021 (CSG21) deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.

Following a 5-day port visit for vital replenishment conducted prior to entering the Black Sea, the HMS Defender departed Sarayburnu Port on June 14th and sailed through the Bosporus with the Dutch frigate HNLMS Evertsen to conduct maritime operations in the Black Sea demonstrating interoperability with their allies in the region. ©©Defence Turkey

50 which Bridge and by Nurol Holding and Operations Room 49% by BAE Systems), teams demonstrated Inmarsat, Leonardo the Type 45 Destroyer’s UK, Rolls Royce, Shell, response to a small boat Thales UK and Vodafone. threat and air defense The aforementioned capability and her Royal companies are taking Marines Boarding team part in Turkey’s on- demonstrated their close going major aerospace quarter battle skills. The programs including TF- HMS Defender’s chefs X, HURJET, A330 MRTT, also displayed their Liaison & General- expertise with delicious Purpose Aircraft, A400M, canapés inspired by T129 ATAK, Training ©©Defence Turkey classic British dishes. A Helicopter, dinner with prestigious MBT, Various Armored guests including the Wheeled Vehicle Governor of Istanbul Programs and Military was also held onboard. and Commercial Satellite All events were carefully Programs. planned to ensure they were ‘COVID-secure’. High-ranking representatives from Within the scope of her the Turkish Naval Forces port visit to Istanbul, the (Commander of the RN’s cutting-edge air Istanbul Naval Shipyard defense destroyer HMS Rear Admiral [Lower Defender also hosted a Half/LH] Recep Erdinç UK Industry Day event YETKİN and Turkish on the afternoon of Naval Forces Naval ©©Defence Turkey Thursday 10th, June Technical Commander 2021. Organized by Rear Admiral (LH) the Department for İbrahim Rıza ADANIR), International Trade (DIT) Presidency for Defense of the UK Government, Industries (Vice President this event provided an Serdar DEMİREL, Head ideal opportunity to of Naval Platforms discuss trends and to Department Alper KÖSE work together to foster and Head of Fixed Wing further economic growth Platforms Department both in the UK and Abdurrahman Şeref CAN) Turkey, from the seas to and Defense & Aerospace space. Possible areas of Sector attended the cooperation between event to which Defense ©©Defence Turkey the UK and Turkey were Turkey Magazine was defined in areas of also invited. Turkish Technology, Advanced Space Agency President Manufacturing, Clean Serdar Hüseyin YILDIRIM Growth, Defense and was also among the Security Sectors. In this attendees of the event. context an exhibition was held on the flight Providing a short keynote deck and hanger of the speech at the event, the HMS Defender with Commanding Officer the participation of of the HMS Defender, Airbus Defense & Space Commander Vince (ADS), BAE Systems, OWEN said: “It is a great Caterpillar Defense UK privilege to have the opportunity to represent (CAT UK), FNSS (A JV ©©Defence Turkey Company owned 51% Global Britain in Istanbul.

51 Taking the chair after than ever before to our ©©Defence Turkey Commander OWEN, Jane friends and allies, building GRADY, Deputy Trade those critical partnerships Commissioner for Eastern not least in the trade and Europe and Central Asia at investment sphere and Department for International of course, the Free Trade Trade (DIT) stressed that they Agreement (Turkey and the place great importance on UK Tuesday signed a historic Turkey and their cooperation Free Trade Agreement on with the Turkish Defense & December 29, 2020 and Aerospace Industry. “I am it took effect on January 1, acting as Her Majesty’s Trade 2021) that was put into place Commissioner for our region. at the back of last year to Turkey is a critical market for protect £18 Billion of trade the UK in terms of our trade between our countries investment relationships, and that was a key priority The Commanding Officer of the HMS Defender, Commander Vince OWEN but it goes way beyond that for the UK as we formally as many of you know. And departed from the EU. And Turkey is an important hand you over to Jane now from Istanbul we oversee of course, we now look partner and NATO ally. I am for a few words and then our region, which consists forward to developing that proud to have been able afterwards there’s food, of 14 markets into Central even further with a further to showcase the best of drinks and refreshments Asia including Russia as and more comprehensive Britton whilst alongside in available. Thank you for well. Turkey is of course the free trade agreement in Istanbul. I am very grateful coming on board.” jewel really; I think in that sight with negotiations due to Turkey for extending region in terms of potential to start on that at the end such a warm welcome to us Featuring gallium arsenide for developing relationships of 2022. So, there’s a lot to whilst respecting COVID-19 (GaAs) semiconductors, and not least of course in look forward to I think in restrictions. We were built multiple low power modules the defense sector. So, the relationship. But again, in 2009, 152 meters long and air cooling the all- it’s a real privilege that back to those companies and 8,000 tons. I’ve got seeing eye SAMPSON you are here with us today that are with us today: 240 men and women on Multi-Function Radar both on the warship and So we have Rolls-Royce, board, we’re into our first (MFR) is integral to the air also to meet some of our Caterpillar, FNSS, Airbus, month of the 7 ½ month defense capabilities of the outstanding companies Leonardo, Thales, Shell, deployment that will see RN’s Type 45 Destroyers. that are exhibiting today, Vodafone, Inmarsat and us go to the Black Sea next The distinctive SAMPSON and it is an opportunity I BAE Systems, and they’re all and then after that coming antenna is mounted in hope for people to meet in hall today in the hangar back through Suez and out a single carbon-fiber and discuss and potentially so please do reach out to to the Indo Pacific region composite frame, which build partnerships for the them. These companies and to get back to the UK by holds two hexagonal back- future, because that’s what operate in a diverse range Christmas. And the main role to-back planar arrays. The global Britton is about. We’re of innovative technology of this ship is an air defense two arrays have a 120º field about reaching out more sectors, which I think speaks destroyer. You’ll see as you of view but by rotating come in the radar. We got them and using steerable the big ball at almost 40 beams, complete 360º ©©Defence Turkey meters above the sea level coverage is maintained at (this greatly increases the all times. Two semi-circular ship’s radar horizon and radomes cover the arrays to therefore warning of sea- complete the big ball shape, skimming threats), cutting which is about 4.8 meters in edge phased array radar, diameter. Operating in the you can see out at range S-Band between 2 – 4GHz, up to 2,000 contacts at SAMPSON MFR’s antenna is one time linked in with our rotated at 30rpm. Having a Sea Viper System and really maximum detection range capable highly critical air of at least 250nm and track defense platform to deliver about 2,000 separate that capability. I think that’s targets simultaneously all I have to say… If any of my SAMPSON can guide up to Jane GRADY, Deputy Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe crew can help, please ask. I’ll 16 Sea Viper missiles in flight. and Central Asia at Department for International Trade (DIT)

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to the UKs steps of know- Notes on operation units together According to our sources, how in terms of innovation Exhibiting with their equipment and to meet the Turkish Police and partnership. So, we materials in a short time Aviation Department’s cover sectors here today Companies between long distances urgent transport aircraft such as energy, defense Airbus Defense & Space without being affected by requirement, the obviously, aerospace and (ADS) presented its A330 meteorological conditions procurement model was space, engineering and MRTT and A400M airlifter and the project cost would preferred in the Manned communications. It’s quite programs at its stand. be financed through Airborne Intelligence, a wide array there and just You can read detailed the national budget. Surveillance, and looking at those companies articles on the TurAF However, the number of Reconnaissance (MAISR) gives you a taste of the A330 MRTT and A400 GPA to be procured for Aircraft Program of the UK’s ambition in terms of Retrofit Programs in the the Gendarmerie General international partnership. 108th issue of Defense Command has not yet Command. To meet their So just take some of those Turkey Magazine. ADS is been publicized, even the urgent requirement, the companies, they’ve already also one of the bidders 2019 and 2020 Activity SSB had leased five second- got fantastic international of the Liaison & General- Reports did not contain any hand Manned Airborne partnerships. If we look Purpose Aircraft (GPA) information on how many ISR Aircraft based on the at Shell in terms of the Program with the C295 GPAs will be procured to Beechcraft King Air 350ER Netherlands, Thales in terms aircraft and the Turkish meet the Gendarmerie for two years under a US$70 of France and of course Land Forces’ Training General Command’s Million contract (20,000 Leonardo and Italy and of Helicopter Program (covers requirement. According to flight hours in total/4,000 course Turkey with FNSS. the direct procurement our sources, the Liaison and hours per plane). The cost of So today is very much about of 15 [+15 optional] single General-Purpose Aircraft a two-year comprehensive partnership and building engine helicopters) with (GPA) Project is not active as logistics support package that out even further. And its H125 Helicopter. The of June 2021 due to budget to keep all aircraft and indeed, for my department, SSB launched a tender constraints and has been systems ready for duty the Department of in 2016 to procure a total shelved for a while until the 24/7, including the Ground International Trade (DIT), of 9 Liaison and General- budget problem is resolved. Data Terminal, Remote technology is at the heart Purpose Aircraft (GMU/ Meanwhile Turkish Police Display Terminal, and of what we are trying to GPA), 6 for the Turkish Land (Aviation Department) is Image Distribution and do in terms of our global Forces and 3 for the Turkish said to have a plan to lease Storage System was also partnership ambition. So, I Police. The Request for a number of C295 medium included in the US$70 think today is a great event Proposal (RFP) document transport aircraft from its million deal. Soon after the to do that, and so without prepared as part of the own budget to airlift its 20,000-flight hour leasing/ further ado, I’d just like to Project was published by equipment, personnel and service procurement period say a great thanks again, the SSB on June 21, 2016. ammunition in a faster of the King Air 350ER MAISR huge thanks for hosting us In 2019 Gendarmerie and secure manner in one Aircraft expired, a follow on Commander, and crew, last General Command’s go. Currently, they use 36-month or 25,000 Flight night we had a fantastic General Purpose Aircraft civil aircraft to carry out Hour Service Agreement reception it was wonderful requirement also included this need and personnel, was signed for five aircraft and today is our Industry in the GPA project. equipment and ammunition under the US$80 Million Day. So, thank you very According to Gendarmerie are transferred separately contract, and at the end much again and colleagues, General Command’s 2019 due to safety precautions, of the leasing period friends please do make the Activity Report the GPAs and consequently this the MAISR Aircraft were most of the next couple of would be utilized to ensure extends the transfer time donated to the Turkish Land hours, and I hope to say hello the dispatch of large and increases the costs. Forces. to many of you. Thank you.”

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Marconi name) Leonardo ©©Defence Turkey UK (formerly Selex ES) designs, develops and manufactures products for national security and military uses as well as complex civil infrastructure management. Leonardo is one of the bidders of Liaison & General-Purpose Aircraft (GPA) Program with the C-27J aircraft and the Turkish Land Forces’ Training Helicopter Program (covers the direct procurement of 15 [+15 optional] single engine helicopters) with its TH-119/ AW119 Helicopter. However according to our sources, due to budget constraints both the GPA Program Turkey’s next generation FIRTINA-II Self-Propelled Rolls-Royce provides and Training Helicopter National Combat Aircraft (S/P) Howitzers. The LHTEC CTS800-4A Program, which is expected (abbreviated as MMU in officials of the company turboshaft engines for to cost around US$50 to Turkish), also known as informed me at that time T129A/B Phase I/II ATAK US$70 Million, have been TF-X is being developed that the engineers of the Helicopters and for T625 shelved for a while until by Prime Contractor Turkish 1st ABFM would also take GÖKBEY Turkish light Utility the budget problem is Aerospace (TUSAS) with part in the development Helicopters via its joint resolved. Leonardo has technological assistance process of the new engine venture with Honeywell. In undertaken an active role from BAE Systems. 100 that would be based on addition, the company has as a subcontractor in the BAE Systems engineers an existing Caterpillar also shown interest in the TF-X and HURJET Programs are currently working under Defense UK engine’s core Turkish TF-X Program, but and serves as the Prime- the TF-X Program and the and since the engine that according to our sources Subcontractor in the T129 company also provides was planned to be ready Turkey will soon sign a ATAK Program and as the critical subsystems for both for use in 2022 would not contract with Ivchenko Prime Contractor in the TF-X and HURJET aircraft. contain any components or Progress from Ukraine MELTEM-III Program (6 sub-systems subject to ITAR for cooperation in the P-235 MPA and 3 C-72 Caterpillar Defense restrictions, no restrictions development of 35,000lb Maritime Utility Aircraft). supplies diesel engines would be experienced class turbofan engines to and engine subsystems in its exports (ITAR-Free). power TF-X aircraft. Rolls HMS Defender to Turkish armored However according to CAT Royce also wants to supply (D36) Destroyer vehicle manufacturers, UK officials with whom I MT30 marine gas turbines for example its diesel met during the UK Industry under the TF-2000 Air Launched in December engines powers FNSS’ Day event, following the Defense Destroyer Project. 2009 the HMS Defender PARS and Harimau (Black MoU, the formal contract Part of Rolls-Royce Power (D36) is the 5th of the Royal Tiger) Medium Tank being was not signed with CAT Systems MTU on the other Navy’s 6 Type 45 Daring delivered to the Indonesian UK, Turkey rather has hand supplies 4000 Series Class Air Defense Warfare Army. During the IDEF ‘19 selected another company MTU 20V4000M93L diesel Destroyers, which often Fair, a Memorandum of from an undisclosed engines both for ISTIF Class is regarded as one of the Understanding (MoU) was country (I guess this Frigate TCG Istanbul and PN most advanced warships signed between the Turkish unnamed country is MILGEM Corvettes. in the world. Though her MoND and Caterpillar Ukraine) which offered primary role is to provide Defense UK (CAT UK) on better proposals in terms As a global key player the Fleet with air defense the development of a new of budgets. Development in Aerospace, Defense using the ferocious Sea powertrain composed of work on the new engine is and Security based in Viper (ASTER 30 Block I) a 12 cylinder (V12) 1,200hp expected to be completed Italy, Leonardo also has a anti-air missile system, diesel engine coupled in 2021 and it is planned to business in the UK. With she is a truly versatile with an Allison X1100-5A3 be tested on the FIRTINA-II its origins in Basildon platform. The ship has a Transmission for use on S/P Howitzer in 2022. since 1952 (under the 48-cell Sylver A50 VLS, for

56 a mix of up to 48 ASTER back into the RN Fleet ©©Royal Navy 15 missiles (range 1.7–30 during the first half of km) and ASTER 30 Block I 2018. During the refit missiles (range 3–120 km). period the HMS Defender According to open sources was integrated with the during an ‘intensive Shaman Communications attack’, a single Type 45 Electronic Support could simultaneously Measures (CESM) System track, engage, and destroy that was designed to more targets than 5 Type gather signals intelligence 42s, its predecessor could. (SIGINT). The AS-4692 VHF/UHF tapered slotted However, since their array direction finding/ introduction into acquisition array of the service Type 45/Daring Shaman System is fitted on Class Destroyers have the upper part of the pole UK MoD to BAE Systems, of the HMS Defender experienced ongoing mast and the AS-4293A BMT Defense Services and Commander Vince OWEN, problems with the VHF/UHF omnidirectional Cammell Laird Shipyard, who took Command of reliability and resilience acquisition arrays are the Type 45 Power the HMS Defender in of their all-electric power fitted half-way up the Improvement Project May 2020, underlined and propulsion system foremast and on the (PIP) is designed to rectify that the HMS Defender (in time this turned into hangar roof. Shaman is these problems and put would receive the PIP Achilles heel of this class) based on the US Navy’s an end to the reliability upgrade during her dubbed the Integrated AN/SSQ-130(V) Ship issues which continue planned lengthy dry- Electric Propulsion Signal Exploitation to limit the availability docking and refit period (IEP) System operating Equipment (SSEE) and dependability of the in 2023. And following through twin shafts and Increment F cryptologic Type 45 Destroyers. The the PIP, the ship will also comprising a pair of Rolls- exploitation system. 7 PIP implementation work receive an AIP upgrade Royce 21MW-rated WR- sets have been purchased would take around 12 to update its onboard 21 marine gas turbines from the United States at months and is scheduled equipment. Within the and a pair of Wärtsilä a cost of around $90M to be incorporated into scope of this software- 12V200 diesel generator and will eventually equip the planned maintenance based AIP upgrade phase sets rated at 2MW all 6 Type 45s, plus a set for the ships. The HMS under a 10-year schedule, each. Problems with the for shore-based training. Dauntless is the first Type Type 45 Destroyers intercooler-recuperator The Shaman CESM allows 45 Destroyer that will will receive around 30 fitted to the Type 45’s the passive interception of undergo PIP upgrade at software upgrades to WR-21 gas turbine engines adversaries’ transmissions Cammell Laird shipyard update outdated onboard have caused complete across a broad part of to cure the propulsion hardware. Commander propulsion failures. the electromagnetic problems that have OWEN stressed that, However, removing the spectrum. The system plagued this class. The even though there was entire WR-21 marine gas can analyze, geo-locate HMS Defender has not particular problem with turbines would be an and in some cases may be yet received the major the propulsion system, enormous task and the able to decode encrypted Propulsion Improvement the HMS Defender has a PIP is instead focused communications. Fitted Package (PIP), which is very high readiness figure, on the removal and with the Shaman CESM the scheduled to begin in now being consistently replacement of two HMS Defender can loiter 2023. In the meantime, above 80% and that she Wärtsilä 12V200 diesel off a coastline and will the HMS Defender and will spend 7.5 months at generator sets with three be able to record signals the other Type 45/Daring sea in 2021. According more powerful MTU Series from mobile phones and Class Destroyers that to Commander OWEN 4000 diesel generator military and government have not yet received PIP following her refit the sets. The Type 45/Daring radio communications. upgrades are still able HMS Defender was able Class Destroyers will then At sea, intercepts to be deployed globally to reach 33.8 knots at full change their standard may provide critical using various temporary load during sea trials. operating procedure detail and forewarning to cruise on its diesels fixes and operating Following her 18-month about the actions of and only use the GTs for restrictions. major refit in Portsmouth adversary’s naval units. higher speeds. Launched In reply to our questions conducted by BAE It can also monitor the under a contract awarded on the PIP Project, Systems the HMS communications of allied on March 21, 2018 by the Commanding Officer Defender was accepted countries

57 ZW3D CAD/CAM/CAE Solutions in the Defense Industry

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Due to the novel However, we should say transportation-logistics coronavirus (COVID-19) that business developers as well as travel are outbreak, which was and companies have problematic, and many officially declared a started to discuss the international companies pandemic on March efficiency of virtual predictably thought 11, 2020, almost all events - location and time twice about their international fairs in independent – which were participation in a fair at 2020, and those in the highly appreciated initially the beginning of the year. first half of 2021 were and accepted as a way out, Consequently, many giant by Cem Akalın canceled or postponed due to the prolongation international companies to a later date. Virtual fairs of the process together have suspended all their which was planned to take and bilateral meetings with the impact of falling activities in the first half of place at the TÜYAP Fair held virtually, though revenues. 2021 to protect their staff and Congress Center in not taking the place of and reduce risk during Istanbul Büyükçekmece During this period where physical fairs, prevented the continued pandemic. on May 25-28, 2021, the risk of contamination a complete cessation of At the beginning of year, would be held physically continues, some business development Turkey announced that the as usual. But at that country borders are and promotion activities 15th International Defense time, at the beginning of closed, international during this period. and Industry Fair - IDEF'21, May, the number of daily

60 have already attained a mature level of progress in vaccination programs and the transmission of COVID-19 seems to be controlled in particularly Europe and the South American Continent so far. As of 15th June, Turkey ultimately entered the ranks among one of the quickest vaccinated countries list. Up to 1st July, over the 40 million residents have already been vaccinated with at least a single dose and 15 million residents have received both doses. The vaccinated numbers increase daily and Turkey already has now surpassed the capacity to vaccinate 1.5 million per day. It seems that a considerable number of citizens above the age of 18 will be vaccinated with the second dose by 17th August. On the other, all restrictions were lifted as of July 1st all over the countries and normalization progress officially started in Turkey.

TÜYAP Fairs Organization Inc. runs the organization Up to 5th May, 119 out of Commander, Naval Forces of the International IDEF 446 foreign delegations Commander, Gendarmerie Fair and in the interview who were sent official General Commander, below we talked with invitations have already Coast Guard Commander, Hakan MİRGÜN, Deputy cases were still quite confirmed that they would Director General of Police General Manager of high in the country and a participate in the fair (In and Undersecretary as TÜYAP Fair and Exhibition great number of Turkish IDEF 2019, 151 delegations well as a great number Center to gain some insight companies hoped to and 588 delegation of the armament and into the preparations delay the event push members from 71 countries procurement directors of this year and how the the exhibition forward. and 3 international several countries would team handles numerous Eventually, the Turkish organizations were be participated in this complex parameters that Armed Forces Foundation hosted), and among these year's fair in advance of are difficult to control. This announced that the IDEF high-level officials, there the postponement. On year will mark the event’s 2021 15th International would be 25 ministers. the other hand, more than 15th anniversary under the Defense Industry Fair The delegations to 1,000 companies from management of the Turkish was postponed to participate in the fair Turkey and abroad are Armed Forces Foundation, 17-20 August due to include senior officials already booked the place and we’ve asked about precautions in line with at the level of Minister, in the exhibition. expectations, planning the recommendation of Deputy Minister, Chief and the precautions that the Ministry of Health of General Staff, Deputy From the beginning of the are being taken, as well as Scientific Advisory Board Chief of Staff, Air Forces year to July, a vast number the perspective of decision on 5th May. Commander, Land Forces of developed countries makers.

61 sectoral broadcasting organizations. Domestic and foreign sector professionals will gather again at the fair this year to take advantage of our fruitful business networking opportunities.

Five meetings specific to COVID-19 measures have been held so far and have been attended by relevant Ministries and officials. Rules have been updated and have started to be implemented as well. In addition, dozens of meetings have been held with the participation of all relevant institution officials, and all necessary work has been planned and has already started to be implemented for an efficient fair.

Work on our fairground has already begun and our fair center has been reviewed and examined in detail and all necessary arrangements have been initiated. As of August 9, the official booth setup period will start for our exhibitors. To provide an efficient experience for Hakan MİRGÜN: “As of August 9, the all stakeholders, we are continuing all necessary official booth setup period will start for efforts at full speed for our exhibitors” the organization of the fair, which is a sales and marketing platform Defence Turkey: Mr. Hakan MİRGÜN: The relationships every where our participating MİRGÜN, IDEF’21 would countdown has begun year, to be held with companies can deliver have been held between for IDEF' 21 and all the participation of their products and services 25-28 May 2021 but, this preparations are underway hundreds of companies directly to the right buyers. date was postponed to at full speed. All parties, and we anticipate the Within the framework of 17-20 August due to the our exhibition center, visits of many industry the circumstances that pandemic, announced relevant institutions and professionals this year. In our country has been just one week before participating companies this context, we carry on going through, it is more the exhibition. Could are feverishly preparing our effective promotional important than ever you please sum-up the for IDEF, the international activities within the to showcase the point postponement process trade platform of the country and abroad. We at which our defense and new arrangements? defense industry. have access to defense industry has reached with Has booth setup started industry professionals national and domestic and what can you say about We expect the fair, which through the most facilities. We are carrying the latest status in terms of brings together local appropriate channels on preparations with preparations for this year’s and foreign industry thanks to our relations this awareness and upcoming? professionals, and which with national, local, and hosts strong collaborative responsibility.

62 Defence Turkey: Did the Fair and Exhibition Group has option of holding a virtual held fairs where we have fair come up on the agenda implemented precautions due to the COVID-19 that will set an example for pandemic? What kinds of our counterparts across the measures have been taken world, and we continue to this year for the IDEF '21 Fair? do so. Combined with our experience here, all measures Hakan MİRGÜN: The IDEF'21 continue to be developed Fair will be held physically as in coordination with the with previous fairs, the fair relevant authorities. We not being held virtually or having only bring our exhibitors a virtual part was not on our and visitors together at the agenda at any point since we fairground but also bring started the preparations. As them together 365 days a it is known, the fair is being year on our digital platforms prepared under the auspices and prepare an environment of our Presidency, hosted by for the continuance of trade our Ministry and under the throughout the year. management of the TAFF. In the dozens of meetings With our MyTüyap app, we held, there was no mention have become a pioneer that the fair could be held in new generation fair virtually, on the contrary, the organization. In 2020, we necessary measures to be added the Connect platform taken were discussed and to our MyTüyap app so that what should be done in order our participating companies to exhibit, to the entire world, are able to meet potential the level of achievement that buyers. The smart matching our defense industry has system, which is an example reached. of a successful algorithm that we have been using with As the TÜYAP Fair and Connect for years, enables Exhibition Group, we set our participants to meet out with the motto of online with potential buyers. "Health First for Trade" and we have come a long way Hakan MİRGÜN: “450 in implementing increased foreign delegations hygiene measures. We were invited by became the first and only the Ministry of fair organization company National Defense, that obtained the COVID-19 Ministry of Interior Safe Service Certificate and its affiliated of the Turkish Standards organizations, and our Institution and we registered Presidency of Defense all of our practices that we are sensitive to in this regard. Industries.” We consider it our priority Defence Turkey: What can to keep the controls at the you say about the level of highest level for everyone participation from domestic who wants to enter the and foreign companies fairground and to provide a this year compared to safe fair experience to all our previous years? Could you exhibitors and visitors with please share the updated our entrance system and 2 figures? Will there be new large checkpoints that we company and delegation will prepare in accordance participation from abroad with social distancing rules following the improved rate for the IDEF'21 fair. Since of vacation in Turkey? September 2020, the TÜYAP

63 senior officials responsible for the defense procurement of their countries already signals that IDEF'21 will be quite efficient and will achieve its targets.

As in 2019, this year’s meetings are planned on the basis of Participant- Participant, Delegation- Participant, Participant- Turkish Procurement Authority, Delegation- Turkish Procurement Authority and Delegation- Delegation. We have a special team that is focused on organizing the meetings to be held to ensure maximum efficiency during the fair. Hakan MİRGÜN: As requirements, resulting procurement authorities you know, IDEF is a from the intense interest of several countries at our Officials from the growing fair, adding new of our participants, we fair every year and prepare Ministry of National participants to its loyal have moved these offices an environment for Defense, Ministry of ones every year. This year, to the 1st hall where B2B international cooperation. Interior and its affiliated our usual exhibitors will meetings can be held This year, 450 foreign organizations, General take their places in our fair, more efficiently. delegations were invited Staff, Service Commands, and our new exhibitors by the Ministry of National General Directorate of continue to join as well. Defence Turkey: During Defense, Ministry of Security, Gendarmerie There is only a month left the IDEF '19 Fair, over Interior and its affiliated General Command, for the fair and our sales 100 signing ceremonies organizations, and our Coast Guard Command, are about to be finalized. were held which was Presidency of Defense and Presidency of IDEF'21 will be held on a a great success. In Industries. Confirmation Defense Industries will 120,000 m2 exhibition addition, 151 delegations of these invitations hold meetings with area with the use of our from 70 countries were started much earlier than exhibitors and foreign 14 halls. In addition to our hosted at the fair. In this the previous fairs and up delegations throughout indoor areas, the products context, what is your to date, 116 delegations the fair in the offices we and services of our anticipation for high level have confirmed their have set up. Signature participating companies participation compared participation in the fair. ceremonies regarding will also be displayed in to previous years and These include senior collaborations, one of the the outdoor area. your expectation officials at the level of key components of IDEF regarding the export Minister, Deputy Minister, fair, are also planned. This year, we also opened success of this year’s fair? Chief of General Staff, Defence Turkey: Mr. our 4th hall on our Deputy Chief of Staff, Hakan MİRGÜN: As in MİRGÜN, thank you for fairground to participants. Air Forces Commander, previous IDEF fairs, we your time and sharing The participating Land Forces Commander, will host our foreign details with us. Along companies will now Naval Forces Commander, delegations at our with your team, we exhibit their products Gendarmerie General fairground again this look forward to the and services in this hall as Commander, Coast year and we will arrange IDEF Fair this year as well, which we used as the Guard Commander, face-to-face meetings it truly contributes Interview Offices during Director General of Police by taking all precautions to the promotion of previous IDEF fairs. We and Undersecretary. 26 in line with the COVID-19 Turkey and we wish you are also preparing our ministers have confirmed measures. success for a fruitful and Interview Offices as in that they would attend previous years. However, advantageous event this As it is known, we host the fair. This year, the due to and additional hall year the defense industry increasing interest of

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by Cem DOĞUT

©©Özkan ÜNER 66 The SOLOTURK Demo ©©Özkan ÜNER Team is celebrating its 10th anniversary with several events throughout the year. It has been ten years since the first flight was made in the 100th year of the Air Force Command. For ten years, there have been hundreds of flights, many memories, and changing teams, but the only thing that doesn’t change is that SOLOTURK shines bright like a star in the sky. 10- year anniversaries have always been special. It is a significantly important step towards permanence.

We, as the Defence Turkey team, would like to give you some more details about SOLOTURK’s rise over the last 10 years, to better inform our readers.

With the special permission obtained from the Ministry of National Defense, we visited the SOLOTURK team at their home, the 132nd Weapons and Tactics Squadron Command of the 3rd on January 14, 2010. The Main Jet Base Command name SOLOTURK was in Konya. We asked the chosen among more than SOLOTURK team about 300 names suggested by everything that you have Air Force personnel. wanted know about On the 100th anniversary them. Of course, we also aircraft, and an F-16C of the had the opportunity to Block 40 aircraft, tail Command (TurAF), closely view the special number 90-0011 was the SOLOTURK was first paint changes made on backup. introduced on April 15, the aircraft for the 10th 2011, and this date is There is an eagle motif on when necessary. One anniversary, and we got also accepted as the the wing and tail of the of the most important some great shots. But first establishment date of aircraft, representing the features that distinguish let's take a moment to look the SOLOTÜRK team. Turkish Air Force. Under the SOLOTURK pilots from back to the past… How did The team made its body, there is a crescent other demonstration this story begin? first show open to the star motif representing our pilots is that they are still The "Demonstration Flight public in on country. No modifications combat-ready pilots. with a Solo F-16 Aircraft" May 19, 2011, as part of were made on the aircraft, Aside from demonstration program, initiated by the Commemoration of except for the graphic flights, they continue to the Air Force Command Atatürk, Youth and Sports design and the smoke assume combat missions. on November 25, 2009, Day events. Initially, an devices on the edges of Another distinctive feature was put into practice F-16C Block 40 tail number both wings. In this way, is the demonstration flight with the selection of 91-0011 was used as the these aircraft can also training. the constituting team main demonstration join combat missions

67 SOLOTURK Demo Team Of course, to become Turkish Air Force. After describes itself as follows: a SOLOTURK Pilot, 1,000 hours of flight in one needs to endure a the F-16, they are eligible seat F-16D aircraft fulfills "Other solo teams around challenging process. To to become SOLOTURK all the performances in the the world often receive execute a performance Pilot candidates on a SOLOTURK demonstration training from previously that is difficult to describe voluntary basis. Under package in the airfield established teams (the even on paper and to normal conditions, under the leadership U.S.) at the foundation realize the untested in the duty period of the of the instructor phase, and as a result their the sky by blending it with demonstration pilot demonstration pilot. The performances are based experience is tough and and SOLOTURK Wing training of the candidate on typical choreography. challenging. Following the Commander is two years. pilot, who has mastered SOLOTURK Pilots, on the four-year undergraduate In the second year of the all the performances, other hand, prepared a education at the Air Force 1st Demonstration Pilot continues with training unique choreography Academy, they receive duty, the candidate pilots over the sea. In addition by benefiting from the flight training at the 2nd selected by the Air Force to the Demonstration Pilot centuries-old experience Main Jet Base Command Command among the training, the flight safety of the Air Force and its in Çiğli/İzmir. Afterward, F-16 pilots who meet the observer training (every pilots with advanced the pilots who receive above criteria begin to demonstration pilot must training level, without the Combat Readiness receive training from the take this training), which any support from any Training become the 2 and 1st Demonstration Pilot. is the duty of the other country. Each year, new 4 ship formation leaders Following training, the demonstration pilot on choreographies are added in the squadrons they pilot takes part in the team the ground during the to this performance, and a are assigned to. This is, in as the 2nd Demonstration demonstration, is also show specific to that year fact, a standard procedure Pilot. In this training, the received at this stage. is planned." to become a pilot in the candidate pilot in the two-

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part of SOLOTURK. in great teamwork. For the maintenance activities. The maintenance team a 20-minute show, the The maintenance team consists of a total of 9 maintenance team carries always keeps the aircraft personnel, including 1 out a total of 6 hours of flight ready by combining Maintenance Officer maintenance activities, their knowledge and and 3 Jet Mechanical 3 hours pre-flight and 3 experience with devotion Technicians, 1 Jet Engine hours post-flight. During and precision. Technician, 1 Aircraft such maintenance Fuel Systems Technician, activities, 251 different Another part of the pillar 1 Aircraft Weapon points over the aircraft is the press and public Systems Technician, 1 are checked in detail. The relations team. The primary Aircraft Electrical and Air forces that the aircraft task of the team, which Conditioning Technician, is exposed to during a consists of a Press and and 1 Avionics Systems demonstration flight, at Public Relations Officer and a Press and Public ©©Cem DOĞUT Technician. Those who low altitude, high speed, do not know aviation and high G-forces, are Relations Petty Officer, is may only consider it as quite different from those to carry out promotional the plane and pilot, but in during typical mission and coordination activities A Flawless Flight of the show. is Possible with fact, aviation is grounded flights. This directly affects a Distinguished Team ©©Cem DOĞUT

We should also mention the technical maintenance team working seamlessly in the background supporting the show. With great dedication the teams behind the scenes are essential for the demonstration pilots so that they can perform their choreographies flawlessly and the aircraft can be ready at any time. The team that maintains the F-16s and always keeps them ready for duty is an inseparable

69 Well, what can we do Governorships submit the up at the venue. Then the flight safety officer arrive if we want to invite the requests collected from demonstration flight show at the show venue two team and watch the municipalities, schools, is announced to the public days before the show and SOLOTURK show in our and other institutions to both on social media and flight readiness review is city? The best method to the Ministry of Interior. in particular via local conducted on site, and get started is to submit a All such applications media. The maintenance then the demonstration request to the Governor's are collected and then team and the press and aircraft arrives at the Office in the province of forwarded to the Ministry public relations team are airfield for rehearsal." residence. The team pays of National Defense. The transferred together with special attention not to draft show schedule is all the necessary materials The SOLOTURK hold demonstrations in set with the evaluation of by transport aircraft to the Demonstration Team the same place for two the applications by the most convenient airport works for hours on consecutive years and Air Force and SOLOTURK close to the venue where details, ranging from puts on shows according team and the approval of the show will be held. When choreography to be to important days and the Force Command. This choosing the airfield, performed, to weather weeks. The team explains draft is submitted to the primarily military airfields conditions, from flight how the show schedule is Chief of General Staff and are preferred due to safety to the coordination set as follows: the Ministry of National logistical convenience, but of the whole team, in Defense, respectively. civil airports can also be preparation and putting "In order to set the Upon the necessary used. Both demonstration the final checks on all SOLOTURK demonstration changes, the next year's pilots, together with the checklist boxes. schedule, requests show schedule is set. main and backup aircraft, "The shows consist of are collected from all Following the finalization are transferred to the two different packages provincial governorships of the show schedule, relevant airfield after the determined according for the next year's the Governorship of the maintenance team. In the to weather conditions. demonstrations with Province where the show meantime, a surrounding These are the low and the coordination of the will take place is informed. check flight is conducted high packages. The high Ministry of National Then the show venue above the demonstration package consists of 21, Defense (MoND) and is selected as per the venue. Obstacles and the low package the Ministry of Interior. examination of the pilots around the show venue, consists of 19 breathtaking to ensure flight safety. As directions of approach to maneuvers. Some of these the show date gets closer, the airfield, and what to are signature maneuvers plans are made for the do in an emergency are specific to SOLOTURK. necessary infrastructures determined through this Different maneuvers in (stage, tribune, sound flight. The press and public different seasons are system, etc.) that will be set relations officer and the included or removed from

©©Cem DOĞUT 70 these packages within ©©Cem DOĞUT limits allowed by the aircraft. The cloud base determines the package selection. When the Demo Pilot arrives at the show venue, they check the cloud base height before making their first maneuver and decides which package to choose. The pilot informs the flight safety observer about this. The demonstration package is rehearsed by the flight safety officer's direction from the ground. During this rehearsal, the information regarding the surrounding obstacles, the altitude, direction of the with the organization event. One of the most in the static area next to maneuvers, maneuvers that organizes the show. difficult parts of this task the aircraft to observe where flares are fired (Flare On the day of the show, is the narration made how the crowds react to is a high-temperature at least two hours pre- in the language of the the demonstration and heat source ejected from flight, the press and country where the show to communicate more aircraft that mislead heat- public relations officer, is held. It is a challenging closely with the public. sensitive or heat-seeking as well as the flight safety process to rehearse the (Unfortunately, this activity missiles. It is used during officer, initiate the related prepared text for days and has been temporarily shows due to its visual activities at the show to pronounce it correctly, canceled during the effect.) is transferred to venue. After determining but these challenges are pandemic process due to the demonstration pilot that all preparations are appreciated and tolerated social distancing rules.) with the inputs of the completed, and there is with a smile and good This period is reserved flight safety officer. After no obstacle for the flight, reactions received in the for activities such as one- the rehearsal, while the they give authorization related country. The first- to-one chats and photo aircraft leaves the venue, to the demonstration rate promotion of our shoots. The next day, with the press and public pilot. Before and during country and the Turkish the pleasure and pride relations officer and the the demonstration, the Air Force is accomplished of performing the show flight safety officer stay in press and public relations in the best way." successfully, the team is the venue and continue the officer informs the public transferred back to their The entire dedicated preparations for the show about the demonstration home, to the 3rd Main Jet team spends long hours by providing coordination and the purpose of the Base in Konya.

71 While our SOLOTURK pilots, the shining stars of the Turkish Air Force for a decade, exhibit their know-how, experience, and skills to the audience with their choreography, the maintenance and public relations teams also demonstrate the professionalism of our army to the public. The SOLOTURK Demonstration Team instills a passion for aviation in tens of thousands of youngsters, ©©Cem DOĞUT the boys and girls who look skyward and • The "Best corporate identity with the 15 Countries, dream of being in their Demonstration Flight" experience it has gained over 60 Cities, award at Slovak place one day. Through over the last ten years, International Air Fest demonstrations and and more – SIAF held in Slovakia achieved success in having public relations activities than 200 in 2017 become a well-known and on the ground, and by Performances in reputable brand among • The "Best Solo Jet setting an example for Demonstration Flight" solo show teams both in our Ten Years youngsters across the award at the Royal country and in the world. International Air Tattoo globe who are ready to SOLOTURK has performed Watching the SOLOTURK's – RIAT held in England pursue their passion, more than 200 shows in 2018 show is very impressive and the SOLOTURK Team since its establishment. has an unforgettable effect will continue to make us So far, 60 such shows As it can be seen, in the first that lasts a lifetime, even proud, representing our have been held abroad year of its establishment, for those not interested in country at the highest in 15 countries, and the SOLOTURK aviation. The skills of our level in the world. the remaining have Demonstration Team demonstration pilots, the participated in the Royal taken place at over 60 incredible maneuverability Happy 10th Anniversary International Air Tattoo, destinations in Turkey. of the F-16 aircraft, the to the SOLOTURK one of the most important Among these, there tremendous sound of the Performance Team! They air shows in the world and are big international F110 engine, and of course, certainly have come received an award. organizations such as the visual effects of the a long way in a short the Istanbul Air Show, flares during the show The team, which has period of time! Teknofest, Formula-1, come to the fore in this further developed its and IDEF. The SOLOTURK success. Performance Team has received various awards for its international performances. The most prominent of them are as follows: • The "Best Flying Display" award among 29 show teams at the Royal International Air Tattoo – RIAT held in England in 2011 • The "Best Outdoor Design" award given by the Graphic Designers Professional Organization in 2012 for the paint of SOLOTURK aircraft

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74 Both Turkish industry and ITPS instructors. Pandemic instructor knowledge in accordance with their military have been long- restrictions resulted in and skills sharp and up to specific needs." time partners of ITPS in the practical elements date. This is another factor this context. ITPS is proud of the course being that enriches the student Ground, and In- of the fact that every single conducted in Shanghai experience at ITPS. Flight Simulation Experimental Test Pilot and Chengdu with the Advanced simulation, and almost all qualified course completing in Top Gun Tactical including Virtual Reality Flight Test Engineers in October 2021 with a final Training (VR) and Mixed Reality Turkey are ITPS graduates. project on the ARJ-21 ITTC, the thriving tactical (MR), revolutionized flight As early as 2013, ITPS at COMAC in Shanghai. division of ITPS, is equally training and ITPS was an delivered bespoke training ITPS’s responsiveness and responsive and innovative. early adopter of these for the Turkish Aerospace flexibility were highlighted Presented with a request technologies. ITPS has flight test team for the by this challenging for advanced training for invested in a world-class HürKuş turboprop trainer, program for a major tactical transport crews, ITTC facility to implement modern experimental test pilot and aircraft manufacturer brought its expertise to bear training curricula leveraging flight test engineer training while under great pressure to develop a new program the latest technology. The for TÜBITAK-SAGE and to qualify flight test crews for Indonesia within 30 days. Advanced Aircraft Simulation multiple in-country courses for its airliner programs. In July, ITTC will deliver the Centre (AASC) comprises for Turkish Aerospace bespoke Advanced Airlift four F-18 domed simulators, Industries (TUSAŞ), ITPS prides itself in Tactical Training Course four F-35 pilot stations, a Aselsan and Roketsan. not only teaching, but (AATTC) onsite at the Boeing 787 full flight deck In recognition of this actively participating in customer's operating base. FBW simulator and an F-16 special relationship, ITPS flight testing and tactical Providing comprehensive based Variability Stability sponsored the training operations. In 2020-21, tactical training education, System (VSS) engineering of a Turkish Air Force ITPS teams supported including Fighter Lead-In simulator. The AASC also Experimental Test Pilot on the certification flight Training (FLIT) and Fighter contains a mission briefing a one-year course in 2019. tests for the Harbin Aircraft Weapons Instructor room and a large lecture ITPS looks forward to its Industries Group AC352 Training (FWIC), ITTC theatre for unpacking continued collaboration and CHANGHE AC311 employs a team of world- missions in a collaborative with Turkish industry and helicopters in China. ITPS class experts to develop classroom style. Simulators the Turkish Air Force, was also contracted to provide support for the advanced curricula. As a are networked and within The pandemic has had Natural Icing Flight Test commercial organization, a synthetic battlespace, a silver lining in that it Campaign of the COMAC ITTC has the flexibility to complex missions may be has spurred innovation C-919 airliner. At the time deliver the training on- flown with real time ACMI and, in November 2020, of writing, an ITPS team demand, in Canada or (Air Combat Maneuvering ITPS introduced a Part- of instructors was flying the customer’s country. Instrumentation) for Distance Learning in Thailand with the Royal Brendan Pierce, Deputy monitoring the progress of Graduate Test Pilot and Thai Air Force honing the Head of Training, says, "our exercise and post-mission Flight Test Engineer Course skills of the RTAF TOP expert instructors develop debriefing. Live Virtual with launch customer GUNs on the 2021 Fighter a recommended syllabus Constructive Training (LCVT) the Commercial Aircraft Weapons Instructor based on thousands of allows for very realistic and Corporation of China. Course. The synergy hours of tactical experience. effective tactics training©©ITPS in Students in Shanghai between tactical and flight That syllabus is then complex scenario at low cost. attended a ten-week, test training operations tweaked in consultation The simulator training 400 lecture hour ground enhances all ITPS training with the customer to includes virtual reality school, with live support by programs, keeping maximize its training benefit using VR 360˚ headsets

Four F-18 dome simulators in the Advanced Aircraft Simulation Students debrief using ACMI Centre

75 with a resolution synthetic without security restrictions. ©©ITPS image. Thus, students The answer is the Manned learn in a photorealistic Remotely Piloted Aircraft immersive environment (MRPA), an advanced, one- with extraordinary realism. of-a-kind, operational RPA The variety of available able to fly complete Medium technologies allows ITPS Altitude Long Endurance to optimize the training (MALE) missions, carrying to make use of the most a state-of-the-art EO/IR/ advantageous devices. Laser turret sensor. The MRPA Ground Control System trailer For example, on request of The first female ROKAF student (GCS) is fully representative the Republic of Korea Air in an F-35 simulator. of systems in service. In Force, an aerial refueling addition, it can also operate flight test course was Turkish Aircraft Industries TF- Ground missions, Hands-on in simulation mode for developed using the X. Operating costs of these Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) greater operational flexibility simulators. It proved possible new aircraft are extremely controls and a Thales and functionality, such to teach both the drogue high and asset numbers Scorpion Head Mounted as weapons delivery and and boom tanker systems limited, making simulation Display (HMD). This asset Large Force Employment test methods and provide an essential tool in preparing is entering ground testing (LFE) networked into our a program not available at tactical and flight test and once cleared for training Advanced Aircraft Simulation any other institution. The crews. ITPS is leveraging operations in early 2022, will Center (AASC). AASC capabilities have in-flight simulation with its provide students with the only begun to be utilized 5th Generation Surrogate opportunity to learn about The MRPA can legally fly and multiple on-demand Training Aircraft (5STA) operating or testing current beyond the line of sight in courses have already been Project. The key concept and future fighter aircraft civil airspace, providing great developed including an is that if one cannot afford featuring advanced Human flexibility of operations. Advanced Weapons and to train in a 5th generation Machine Interface (HMI) An essential skill for test pilots Tactics (AWT) course, a Joint fighter the next best thing concepts. and flight test engineers is Terminal Attack Controller is to put elements of 5th the evaluation of Handling (JTAC) course and others. generation concepts, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Qualities, particularly in the avionics and simulated Systems (RPAS) are Continuous context of highly augmented systems in an affordable and proliferating in service and aircraft, equipped with Technology maintainable platform. in roles and are increasingly Innovation capable and complex. This Digital Flight Control The resulting 5STA is a novel has led to a demand for Systems (DFCS). Purchasing A major challenge facing air learning tool: A Hawker training in RPAS employment and operating a DFCS forces involves training pilots Hunter T-75 with a Genesys as well as Test and Evaluation. equipped aircraft would for 5th and 6th generation Systems-based cockpit The challenge for ITPS be too costly and would be fighters. ITPS is training such upgrade. The 5STA features was to bring into service extremely restrictive. The candidates right now with an L3 PanthrTM Large Area a representative system school therefore started graduates going on to test Display (LAD), Embedded which provided excellent developing an Adaptive F-35, KAI KF-21, and starting Tactical Simulation System training to customers but Handling Qualities Aircraft next year, candidates for the for both Air to Air and Air to at an affordable cost and (AHQA) Variable Stability System (VSS) aircraft tool in August 2020. This VSS allows for a dynamic environment where the aircraft's handling qualities are modified to enable different aircraft flying qualities to be demonstrated and tested in flight. The system is a valuable tool to validate novel controls laws and aircraft response. The

©©ITPS AHQA is already in ground testing before the first test 5th Gen. Surrogate Training Aircraft (5STA). campaign this summer.

76 A diverse fleet of ©©ITPS aircraft

The diversity of aircraft available for training at ITPS is second to none. The school owns over 22 fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft that occupy the ITPS hangars, including three Hunter T-7/75, five Aero Vodochody L39C, three Aero Vodochody L29 Delfin, a Beechcraft B60 Adaptive Handling Qualities Aircraft – a new challenge for Duke, a Cirrus SR-22 and flight test professionals. an IAR 823 Brasov.

The school uses three relevance to their future Training is available online Looking Ahead helicopters on the rotary- career. Course modules can for distance learning on the Horizon wing side: A Bell 206B Jet be drawn up on demand either as short courses Ranger, a Sikorsky S-76 as was done recently with or in preparation for the ITPS exists to provide the and an MBB Bo 105M. highest level of training, Additional aircraft are best quality on demand leased by the school, Manned Remotely to customer specification. Piloted Aircraft (MRPA). including an Embraer Customer feedback Phenom 100 and 300, indicates that ITPS in this a Pilatus PC-12 and an approach has a winning Agusta Westland AW109SP strategy – Going forward as well as a variety of ex- we shall redouble efforts to military aircraft. provide customers with the best learning experience, A unique asset is the whilst embracing Grumman HU-16 Albatross and introducing new ©©ITPS seaplane. Ever popular technology and investing with students and staff, in world class expertise. this vintage aircraft the Air-to-Air Refueling flying phase in Canada. The future is bright for the provides a challenging Flight Test (AARF) and ITPS prides itself on its International Test Pilots transport aircraft learning the Cybersecurity Test responsiveness, and School experience for students, and Evaluation modules. customer focus. with the added capability of operations off the surrounding Great Lakes! A Flexible Approach to Program Delivery

Uniquely for organizations in this sector, ITPS is singularly focused on meeting the requirements of each customer, rather than requiring customers attend a “one-size-fits-all” program. Whilst addressing all the foundational knowledge, training is optimized by exposing ©©ITPS students to different aircraft Impressive fleet at ITPS or systems of particular

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The Spanish shipyard The S-80 Plus submarines independent propulsion Navantia launched the first have submerged system developed in Spain. S-80 Plus submarine S-81 displacement of 2,965 tons. However, this AIP system Isaac Peral on 23 April 2021. The boats are 81 meters long. based on an ethanol Their pressure hull diameter reformer and PEM fuel cells The boat is named after the is 7.3 meters. Their draught will be ready only for the third Spanish Navy Lieutenant is 6.3 meters. The hull of the boat. by Cem Devrim YAYLALI Isaac Peral y Caballero, submarine is optimized for in honor of the scientist When finished the AIP system very low acoustical signature. This bio reformer ensures and sailor who invented will have two components, They have a single hull with enough hydrogen for a submarine capable of the PEM and the bioethanol several watertight layers/ the submarine to remain launching torpedoes in processor. The 300Kw fuel surfaces. underwater for fifteen days. 1888. cell power module, supplied With a crew of 32 submarines by the American company The first two boats will be The second submarine S-82 the boats have spare UTC Aerospace, will generate delivered without the AIP Narciso Monturiol will be berthing for 8 special forces electricity by a chemical system. This system will be delivered in in June 2024. personnel. The boats have reaction from the mixture Retro fitted to the first pair The deliveries for the third an endurance of 50 days of pure oxygen in a gaseous during their mid-life upgrade. and fourth submarines are operation away from the state and pure hydrogen. The scheduled for April 2026 port. S-80 Plus has a hydrogen The submarine has 2 battery and August 2027. production system on board compartments with each The main propulsion is a as reformed bioethanol. carrying 180 elements. The submarine is currently 3,500kW electric motor. The Spanish Ministry of undergoing factory and There are three 1,200 kW Defense (MoD) decided to The Spanish Navy considers, harbor trials by Navantia. diesel generators that go with bioethanol instead like any other navy, its The sea trials will begin in produce the power needed of ethanol as bioethanol can submarines as capital ships. the first quarter of 2022. The by the electric motor. be produce in country thus The submarine’s ability of Scheduled delivery of the eliminating the dependence discretion and invisibility submarine to the Spanish The S-80 Plus class on international ethanol make them strategic assets. Navy is in 2023. submarines will have an air production. They will fulfill traditional

78 submarine missions such as attacking enemy naval or merchant ships, laying offensive mine fields, gathering information about enemy vessels, sensors or movements. Furthermore, the S-80 Plus submarines will present the Armada with something unprecedented in their current submarines: firing missiles such as the UGM- 84 Harpoon for surface vessels and BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles for land attack when Spain acquires this capability. ©©Navantia Additionally, these submarines will operate The ICSC allows the Thanks to this, the combat links and tactical data links as part of a naval task combat system’s weapons system is able to find and with other naval vessels force and protect it and its and sensors to be highly track multiple targets in through ‘Link-11’ and ‘Link- capital ships against enemy integrated to ensure different scenarios and 22’, and weapons systems submarines and other optimal management of simultaneously manage for operations at sea. underwater threats. both information about several components. operations and the The S-80 Plus boats have The ability, firing missiles Command-and-Control Specifically, it can manage six 533mm torpedo tubes. underwater is not the only center. It enables all the short, medium and long The main offensive weapon novelty these boats present necessary information to range active and passive of the submarine will be to the Armada, S-80 Plus be gathered, assessed and sonars for exploration, the Atlas Electronic made class submarines have an displayed for offensive, attack and navigation tasks; DM2A4 torpedo. This fiber integrated combat system. defensive or intelligence electronic, optronic and cable guided weapon This integrated combat actions that can take electromagnetic detection can be used against both system was developed place at any time. This systems for combat missions surface and submerged by Lockheed Martin and includes using weapons or intelligence operations; targets, and it has a 50km Navantia Sistemas. It and countermeasures and precise navigation aids; range and is capable of compromises seven multi their launching devices. integrated communication traveling at speeds of more function operator consoles, systems, including satellite than 50 knots. one large tactical display, two navigation and network system cabinets, two weapon processor units, six weapon interface units one sonar array suite and one own noise monitoring system.

The CMS has in its core the SCOMBA system developed by Navantia and used in all Spanish Navy ships starting with the F-105 ESPS Cristobal Colon. Thanks to this common architecture the Armada has had a single combat system for all its ships for years, including the S-80 Plus submarines. ©©Navantia

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The combat management Currently the Spanish Daphné class submarines production led by France. system on board can control Armada does not operate for its navy. And later when Therefore, the selection of various stages of the DM2A4 Tomahawk UGM-109E Block these submarines become these, as the next generation heavyweight torpedo (HWT) IV All-Up-Round missiles. obsolete the Agosta class submarines in the Spanish such as pre-launch, launch This is the encapsulated submarines in the late 70’s. Navy seemed to be the most and post-launch. The combat version of the Tomahawk They were constructed in logical and obvious decision. management system also Land Attack Missile (TLAM). Spain with local industrial allows this weapon to be fired However, all systems on input according to The Spanish authorities in different types of launches: board are designed and French designs. This close including the Ministry of deliberate, volley (up to six the vessel’s design includes cooperation between two Defense, the Navy high torpedoes), emergency, enough volume and weight shipyards led to the creation command and the leaders of urgent and ‘jettison’. for TLAM missiles and of the Scorpène Consortium the industry decided not to the TLAM missile launch in 1992. follow the most obvious and As mentioned before, S-80 guidance equipment. technologically safe path Plus class submarines will So, when Spain acquires The Scorpène Consortium and decided to go on with also deploy the UGM-84 these missiles, they will finalized its first order in 1997 a local submarine design, the Harpoon missile. This is an be integrated into these from Chile. Soon two more S-80 as it was known then, encapsulated version of the submarines without any submarines were ordered for their own reasons. successful Harpoon missiles problems or delays. from Malaysia. Several used by surface ships. The Spanish companies were This decision turned out Advance Harpoon Weapon The launching of the first involved in the production of to be a very brave one. Control System is integrated S-80 Plus submarine was these submarines. Navantia Perhaps due to naivety or to the combat management an important milestone for was producing the stern of arrogance or overconfidence system of these boats. This the whole project, which the submarines, the most in their own capabilities or provides missile control and started in 2004 and which complex part. a combination of all of launch guidance, the ‘Block 1’, faced many uncertainties these, the decision makers ‘1B’, ‘1C’, ‘1G’, ‘Block II’ versions and possible cancelations. So, the Spanish Navy did not take the technical and future compatible had the experience of challenges into account. versions of the ‘Harpoon’ The Spanish Navy was a operating French designed This overconfidence missile. The submarine is good customer of French submarines and the Spanish was punished with the expected to use the ‘Block submarines. In the 60’s Spain ship building industry was challenges of long delays II’ version. produced the DCN designed deeply involved in Scorpène and increased costs. The

80 One of the most challenging ©©Navantia technical features of the S-80 Plus submarine, the Spanish designed AIP system, is still not ready and will only be implemented to the vessels in 2026 or later.

While the system creates an independence from foreign ethanol producers and gives a strategic autonomy to Spain, the novel AIP approach proved to be too difficult to complete during project was on the verge budget of 2,14 billion euros the government was forced the projected time plan of of cancelation, and only was established to be to increase the spending the submarine construction through improvisation, paid between 2002 and ceiling to 3,9 billion euros, program. rethinking of each step to These boats acquired a be taken and discarding notorious reputation for immature technologies the being 70 to 100 tons too project was able to move heavy at one stage of the forward. These efforts to design process. The US keep the project afloat submarine constructor cost almost a decade. General Dynamics Electric When ordered in 2004 first Boat was involved in the submarine was scheduled project as consultants for delivery in 2013, the to make the submarines second in 2014, the third in buoyant again. 2015 and the last in 2016. All stakeholders in the S-80 The S-80A construction Plus project persevered project is without any through all problems and doubt one of the greatest finally resulted in the first industrial and technological submarine. The Spanish challenges ever faced by the S-80A project carries Spanish national defense many valuable lessons for industry. Designing a vessel any nation set to design of this kind is a complex and construct its own and highly specialized ©©Navantia submarines. These lessons engineering task that should be examined very spotlights the technological carefully. Smart people learn capabilities of a country’s 2023, the amount being which has so far left the unit from their mistakes, wise naval industry as well as its advanced by the Ministry cost at 976.5 million euros people learn from other’s short comings. According to of Industry. More recently, per ship. mistakes Navantia, it has learned the following lessons from the problems it has encountered during the project: developing a technical doctrine, improving resources, implementing a new, systems engineering model, transforming organization, digitizing, cataloging and validating materials and equipment.

When the S-80 program ©©Navantia was approved, an initial

81 “There Are Many Similarities Between the MILDENMILDEN and SS-80-80 Submarines”

©©Navantia 82 In this issue we direct foreign investment. Focused on innovation, Program? Expected to present you Its presence stands out Navantia invests have an overall length in countries such as increasingly in R&D of between 70m to an exclusive Australia, , Saudi projects, the basis for 80m and submerge interview with Mr. Arabia, Turkey and India, products and more displacement of between Agustín BLANCO, among others. efficient, competitive, 2.500t – 3.000t, MILDEN S-80 Submarine and exportable services. submarines are planned The close relationship Project Manager, Navantia is going through to be powered by an with a crucial customer a digital transformation indigenously developed Navantia on S-80 like the Spanish Navy and that includes not only hybrid propulsion system Plus Submarine the Ministry of Defense products and services, composing 6 PEM Fuel Project and has allowed us to build but also processes and Cell Modules (able to Navantia’s excellent products like people. This is the deepest generate 300kW+ power the F-100 & F-110 frigates, approach to challenge the company in total), a Methanol the Juan Carlos I LHD, has ever gone through. Reformer System and Turkish Navy’s or the S-80 Submarine. Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) MILDEN Program. All of them leading to In addition, Navantia has sets. a great impact into the an important social role, Defence Turkey: international market. generating a great growth Agustín BLANCO: The How would you best and job creation in the Turkish Defense Industry describe the state- Navantia has vast regions where it operates, has greatly increased owned Spanish naval experience as a transfer providing jobs of high its capabilities in the shipbuilder Navantia of technology (ToT) quality and technological last twenty years. The today? Even though partner having proved sophistication. country, through SSB its main line of activity its value in a myriad of Industries, has carried is in the naval field, industrial scenarios. Our Defence Turkey: Focusing out an admirable Navantia also designs and experience as a main on Turkey now, can you effort developing local manufactures systems contractor and systems elaborate on Navantia’s projects that can now be for the Army and the Air integrator provides a approach to Turkish exported and compete Force. Could you please clear advantage to our Navy’s MILDEN (short in a global market. There provide some key facts partners, land forces and for Milli Denizaltı, are similarities between about the company for other defense institutions which translates to Turkey’s defense industry our readers? around the world. ‘National Submarine’) and Navantia’s recent history. Navantia started Agustín BLANCO: building ships and Navantia is a Spanish submarines following state-owned naval foreign designs, then shipbuilding company the company acquired that provides the industrial enough knowledge to and technological design its own surface response to the National ships, and succeeded Defense and Security in developing the F-100 forces, by providing its frigate, that now has a essential naval capability. sister vessel serving in The company has its own three different navies. We technological capacity to now wish to reproduce the deliver solutions end to successful experience we end, in the shipbuilding had with surface vessels and in the Systems with our own submarine, domain, to the Ministry of the S-80. The Program Defense. was born out of our Navantia has an experience in submarine international projection shipbuilding and our offering global solutions strong engineering to clients and partners background. But even around the world, with more than 20 years reinforcing the Spanish ©©Navantia building submarines, we faced challenges Brand and boosting Mr. Agustín BLANCO, S-80 Submarine Project Manager Spanish exports and of Navantia in the early stages of

83 the S-80 Program. We between the MILDEN and Defence Turkey: Would had to introduce some S-80 Submarines. Not you like to add anything as modifications to the original only in the specifications a message to our readers? plan and make a revision of of the vessel (similar size, the schedule. Beginnings capabilities, and propulsion NAVANTIA: After being always require an effort, system) but also in the present in Turkey for almost especially when it comes to Program itself. A very 10 years, and working side by prototypes and even more ambitious and powerful side with Turkish companies, so in the case of submarines, program, with a high level Navantia is in a position to the most sophisticated of risk, being the MILDEN assist the Turkish Navy and vessel. the first submarine design the Turkish Defense Industry and, what is more important, and built in Turkey. Navantia performance and really it can be done locally due Defence Turkey: How would has walked this path before good value for money, in to the to the existence of you assess the current level and, thus, we are in a good line with Navantia objectives. of cooperation between position to offer our expertise Navantia Turkey. the Navantia and Turkish to assist in the MILDEN Finally, I would like to thank On the other hand, Navantia Industry? Do you believe Program, to help and avoid you and your magazine, appreciates the outstanding Navantia and Turkish Naval those difficulties we hit when Defense Turkey, for the products developed by the Industry can establish we began the construction chance to speak on behalf Turkish Defense Industry in cooperation, at least at of the S-80. At the end, a of Navantia. recent years. In the future, Technologic Support delay in a Program means the company wishes to Defence Turkey: Mr. Provider (TSP) level, under cost overruns and delays that increase Turkish equipment BLANCO, thank you for MILDEN Program? will not allow the unit to be in and components in its sparing time for our service for the country in the Agustín BLANCO: There vessels, as they have readers expected schedule. seems to be many similarities proven to be of the highest

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International Anatolian Phoenix 2021 Carried out with the Participation of Qatar - Azerbaijan - Turkish Republic of and Turkey

by Cem DOĞUT The event was hosted increase the level of has been carried out International Anatolian by AKEM (Anatolian experience required by nationally and the other Phoenix 2021 Exercise Eagle Training Centre the current and future’s internationally, since was held during 24 May Command). Since 2009, combat zone and to 2012. - 04 June 2021 with the the Anatolian Phoenix execute the training of The exercise aims to participation of national Military Exercises have the “Personnel Rescue test and develop the and foreign elements at been executed at the 3rd Task Force” elements in command control the 3rd Main Jet Base Main Jet Base Command the real-like operational process as part of the Command in Konya. in Konya periodically, environment. One period twice a every year to of the military exercise Personnel Rescue (PR)

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Operation, test the interoperability of the PR Task Force elements (Helicopter, JTAC (Advanced Joint Terminal pilots) in the combat Joint and/or Combined (TST) by including them Attack Controllers), PR zone, develop the Operations plan and in the military exercise and CSAR teams) with “Survival and Escape execute the tasks such scenarios, develop the the Air Force elements and Evasion” methods as Personnel Rescue (PR), level of interoperability (Fighter jets, Command and increase the training Close Air Support (CAS), with other countries Control Aircraft and UAV level of the pilots and Dynamic Targeting (DT), and identify areas of within the scope of Time-Sensitive Targeting cooperation.

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The Convoy Protection, Close Air Support, Casualty ©©Cem DOĞUT Evacuation, Parachute Jump and CSAR tasks are conducted at the Konya Shooting Range as part of the military exercise. The elements participating in this year’s exercise are as follows. • Air Forces Command: Six F-16C/Ds, one E-7T (AWACS) Aircraft, one ANKA-S, one CN- 235M-100 and two AS-532AL Search and Rescue Helicopters, three PR (Personnel Rescue) Teams, one JTAC (Advanced Joint Terminal Attack Controllers) Team • Land Forces Command: One AS-532UL, two T-129B ATAK Helicopters and one PR Team • Naval Forces Command: One UO (Underwater Offence) Team • Gendarmerie General Command: One S-70i Helicopter and one PR Team • General Staff Special Force Command: One S-70A-28 Helicopter and one Special Forces Team • Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: One AS- 532UL Helicopter and one PR Team • Qatar: Two AW139 Helicopter, one C-130J-30 and one C-17 aircraft • Azerbaijan: Two Mi-17 Helicopter and 3xPR ©©Cem DOĞUT Teams 88 The Press and Distinguished S-70A-28 helicopter equipped Observer Day of the military exercise with ASELSAN’s TCAS (Traffic was on 31 May 2021. The activities Collision Avoidance System) for on the press day started with the the first time. The other one has transfer to the AKEM Main Briefing been the HÜRKUŞ Air-Ground Hall and the brief to the press Integration aircraft (AGIA) with members on the Personnel Rescue, the tail number 17-105 that was CSAR and Dynamic Targeting manufactured by TUSAŞ. The latter scenarios to be conducted at will be soon delivered to 135th Konya Shooting Range. Later, the Fleet Command. TUSAŞ Product air components displayed in the Director Nezaket Güneri ORBAY static area were introduced to the briefly introduced the HÜRKUŞ and participants. Particularly two air added that they will be delivering vehicles attracted the attention training courses on Advanced Air of the press members during this Controller, Advanced Combat introduction. The first vehicle has Controller and Joint Fire Support been the Special Force Commands’ Team with the HÜRKUŞ AGIA.

Previously, the F-16C/D and the static area, the participants F-4E/2020 aircraft were utilized for watched the air shows of Türk such training purposes. HÜRKUŞ Yıldızları (Turkish Stars) and SoloTürk AGIA will be eliminating the need demonstration teams. The highlight for these aircraft. As a result, both of the air show was the selection training expenses will be severely of the 132nd Fleet’s F-16C Block 30 reduced while the requirement for the show instead of SoloTürk’s of using fighter jets for training specially colored aircraft. The purposes will be terminated. participants arrived at Konya Following the photo-shoot at Shooting Range upon the air shows.

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According to the scenario, the Gendarmerie S-70i and Qatar’s AW139 helicopter arrived at the zone and started the exercise with the evacuation of the casualties. During the evacuation, HÜRKUŞ AGIA attended the exercise for the first time provided Close Air Support to the helicopters. Later, the elements representing the enemy at the zone were identified by the JTAC team with ASELSAN’s SCOUT-II, hand-held integrated electro-optical sensor system and the coordinates of the targets were determined. The identified targets were illuminated with ASELSAN’s ENGEREK laser target designator by another JTAC personnel. In this way, the JTAC team directed two F-16Cs on the air towards the targets. The F-16s successfully destroyed all four targets with the 500-pounds’ Mk-82 general- purpose bomb. ©©Cem DOĞUT 90 ©©Cem DOĞUT

Following the destruction of the targets, a Combat Search and Rescue operation was launched to rescue the pilot of the F-16 that crashed due to an engine failure according to the scenario. Support was requested when the ground fire started towards the helicopters arriving at the zone. Two T129B ATAK helicopters reached for help and destroyed the enemy targets with a 20mm M197 cannon. After the security of the zone was maintained, the helicopters landed and PR teams initially ensured the safety of the zone. Then the pilot who has signaled his location with the fog was rescued.

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A Brief Overview on Recently Exhibited Platforms During the International ANATOLIAN PHOENIX-2021 Exercise International ANATOLIAN HÜRKUŞ HYEU area, it performed a fleet, during this exercise PHOENIX-2021 Exercise was Performed demonstration flight for held with the participation performed between May 24 the first time in such an of the commands of and June 4, 2021 at the 3rd its First exercise. various countries. To make Main Jet Base Command / Demonstration it clear, our aim with the Konya with the participation Flight Making a statement HÜRKUŞ HYEU is to train of military elements of during the exercise about air and ground elements. Azerbaijan, Qatar, Turkish While the HÜRKUŞ Air the HÜRKUŞ HYEU, We want to contribute Republic of Northern Ground Integration President and CEO of substantially to our Air Cyprus (TRNC) and Turkey. Aircraft (HYEU) – the new TUSAŞ Temel KOTİL said, Force Command with version of HÜRKUŞ - was “HÜRKUŞ HYEU will be the HÜRKUŞ HYEU’s At the Weapons Exhibition exhibited at the static used for training purposes, advanced systems and held in the static area area within the exercise especially by the 135th features.” during the Press and Distinguished Observer’s Day of the ANATOLIAN PHOENIX-2021 Exercise (May 31, 2021), HÜRKUŞ Air Ground Integration Aircraft (HYEU) which is to be officially delivered to the 135th Squadron Command within the 3rd Main Jet Base Command and the first S-70A BlackHawk Helicopter of the Special Forces Command equipped with ASELSAN product TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) also ©©Cem DOĞUT took place.

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HÜRKUŞ Air Ground (JTAC) duties, will receive Squadron Command will 9681 V/UHF Air Radios Integration Aircraft 2 HÜRKUŞ HYEUs in the use the HÜRKUŞ HYEU that enable voice and (HYEU), with tail number first stage, and while the to be delivered for JTAC data communication, 17-105, exhibited in the concept is identified in the trainings, thus eliminating and digital IDM-501 Data static area and painted light of the experiences to the need to allocate F-16 Modem that enables with the colors of the 135th be gained in the flights and F-4E aircraft for these the transmission of MAK and IHK Squadron to be conducted, a series trainings as before. In the acquired image Command, is actually of modifications can order to perform effective data over software- one of the 15 HÜRKUŞ-B be made on the other 4 JTAC duty, I consider that based radio. Air Forces Basic Trainer Aircraft HÜRKUŞ HYEUs as per the the image transmission Command currently previously produced for feedbacks to be received. capability has been has the capability of Air Force Command but We do not have any added to the aircraft (for transmitting data over the the official acceptance confirmed information instant sharing of both radio; both ANKA-S A-UAV of which yet to be made. regarding whether the the FLIR image and the and Manned ISR aircraft Armed and equipped Star SAFIRE-380 HLD (with coordinate information (GÖREN ISR/IKU is able with the Star SAFIRE-380 laser targeting device on of the marked target with to transmit data/images HLD FLIR payload, the it) FLIR payload on the other friendly elements). to F-16s and F-4Es) can aircraft was classified as first aircraft will be used In this context, I consider transmit the image to HÜRKUŞ-C. According to in the other 5 aircraft that the aircraft has Air very long distances over the information received, (the US Government has Defense Radio Network the radio, and the 1F-6s the 135th Squadron previously restricted its (HSTA) System established with Sniper Targeting Command, which is still export for A-UAVs) or by ONUR ENGINEERING Pod through the data link performing Combat whether it will be replaced for the Air Forces device and relay on the Search and Rescue (CSAR) with a domestic product Command, ASELSAN pod (GÖREN ISR/IKU) and Attack Air Control FLIR payload. The 135th product software-based

93 ©©Cem DOĞUT KILAVUZ Radio Frequency Signal Analysis System

The International and provide detailed • Measures the and Western origin real ANATOLIAN PHOENIX-2021 information for analysis. broadcast parameters air defense systems (such of the target radars Exercise was held at the and reveals the as SA-6 Gainful/Straight 3rd Main Jet Base in Konya The project, signed on jamming technique, Flush Radar, SA-8 Gecko, between May 24 and February 10, 2010, was SA-10B Grumble, SA-11A/B carried out by a partnership • Provides analysis of the June 04, 2021, with the interaction of jamming Gadfly, SA-15 Gaunlet/ participation of Azerbaijan, between Havelsan, techniques with target TOR, SA-19 Tunguska, Qatar, TRNC, and Turkish Havelsan-EHSIM, and SDT. radar signals. D7 Super Fledermaus Air Force elements. During Developed and produced Radar, ZSU-23/4 Gundish, The system has a mobile the exercise, one of the with national capabilities, Skyguard/Sparrow, Rapier design and consists of, domestic design products the KILAVUZ System Mk2B, and I-HAWK) used that was caught in the lense successfully completed • Shelter, in the Electronic Warfare of our writer Cem DOĞUT Field Acceptance Tests Testing and Training between 03-07 February • Mast, power, and air was the KILAVUZ Radio conditioning systems, Range (EWTTR/EHTES) Frequency Signal Analysis 2021, and after successfully during the engagement • Transport truck/trailer, System (RF SAS), which passing all tests in March phase. After analyzing their entered service in 2014. 2014, the system entered • Antenna and receivers, broadcast parameters, the inventory of the TurAF. KILAVUZ later monitors the • Central control unit, In line with the needs of the signals emitted by the self- In order to bring additional Air Force Command (TurAF), • Detection and analysis protection (EW) systems capabilities to the system, the Radio Frequency Signal software, of the TurAF aircraft used the 'KILAVUZ Project Analysis System (RF SAS) against these threats Additional Capabilities • Recording system, Development Project called and the tactics applied. Acquisition Protocol' was • Target tracking 'KILAVUZ' was initiated by Therefore, the system signed, and the upgraded systems (Electro- the Presidency of Defense contributes to creating system was accepted in the optics, Radar direction Industries R&D and finder, etc.) and a national RF database/ Technology Management second half of 2015. • External/internal library against foreign air Department to develop a KILAVUZ RF SAS System: communication defense systems. In short, national system that will systems. thanks to the KILAVUZ • Detects the signals compare the radar and System, necessary data emitted from target According to the jamming signals emitted radars and Electronic can be obtained for the information we received, from hostile Electronic Warfare (EW) jamming development of indigenous platforms in the the KILAVUZ RF SAS Warfare (EW) platforms, EW solutions against threat test and evaluation System detects the radar reveal the parameters of environment, radars. the jamming technique, signals of the Russian

94 ALPAGU Hits Target with Pinpoint Accuracy!

The Fixed Wing Smart Striker algorithms, silent structure, Drone System ALPAGU, capability of delivering developed by STM with explosives to the target ALPAGU kamikaze drone • High performance systems are planned to be navigation, control and national engineering and its loitering munition guidance algorithms capabilities, successfully capabilities. utilized in blocks (Block- I-II-III-IV) in due course. • Can be used by a single carried out test firing with officer ammunition. ALPAGU is Launched by pressure from The ALPAGU also has capable of effective day the launch tube, ALPAGU larger versions with longer • Flight termination and self-destruction modes and night operation by a can operate at an altitude of ranges and higher speeds, capable of engaging single officer and recently 400 meters, at a maximum • Indigenously demonstrated its ability to range of 10 kilometers, with greater targets over 10 developed, advanced electronic ammunition hit the target with pinpoint 10 minutes of endurance kg and carrying more explosives as well. With the safety, setup and accuracy in the test firing and loitering capability. trigger systems carried out at the Aksaray It can dive into enemy capability to develop small targets at 140 km at the sized platforms weighing • Indigenous national Shooting Range. In the embedded hardware footage shared the ALPAGU right moment and destroy less than 2 kg, activities are and software is seen self-destructing the enemy element at a being conducted that will certain distance above the soon render these drones • High angle lateral through the smart plug on viewpoint it at 1-2 meters above the target as it self-destructs. into larger platforms. In target. Its ammunition capacity addition to the version • Image processing- has been preserved even as that could be launched based control applications After the launch, the loitering its weight was successfully through a launch tube by munition ALPAGU, which reduced from 3.9 kg to 1.9 single personnel, various • Embedded and real- made its flight for about kg since its first introduction. configurations are being time detection, tracking and classification 10 minutes, successfully Despite its small size and developed that could be destroyed its target through light weight, ALPAGU launched from armored Technical Features image tracking software. is able to carry enough vehicles or ship-based • Range : < 10 km explosives to neutralize multiple launchers and In conventional warfare its target. Currently, only that are planned to be • Mission Endurance : 10 environments ALPAGU two similar platforms with integrated to unmanned air minutes is able to create pinpoint similar quality under two platforms such as AKINCI • Mission Altitude : 400 ft damage to high-value or kilograms are available in & ANKA. important targets with its the world. Considering that • Cruise Speed : 50 knots light weight, diving speed Capabilities the "Hero-20", the smallest • Maximum Speed : 65 and low radar cross-section. member of the Hero family • Effective Day & Night knots ALPAGU will also play a developed by the American operation critical role in conducting • Weight : 1.9 kg company UVision for anti- • Autonomous precision surprise attacks against personnel missions, weighs hit with minimum • Operating Temperature : -20 / + 50 °C enemy elements in the 1.8 kilograms and has a 0.2 collateral damage operational field, thanks kg warhead, we can say that • Detection & tracking of • Power : LiPo Battery to its artificial intelligence ALPAGU has a warhead of mobile targets and image processing • Deployment Time : Max similar weight. 1 minute

95 July 1st Maritime and Cabotage Day by N. İsmet HERGÜNŞEN- Retired Naval Staff Colonel Veteran Mustafa Kemal The first step towards services, was assumed by In this way, Turkish maritime Atatürk was aware that the economic independence the Turkish flagged vessels with a tradition surviving Ottoman Empire’s naval had been taken in the and Turkish citizens. for centuries and its forces were becoming seas upon the decisions historical past once again outdated in various areas adopted at the İzmir Though it may be regarded embraced its existence in towards the end of the Economic Congress where as the declaration the seas which had been empire’s reign and strived the issues related to the of a basic law from handed over to foreigners to ensure the prominence development of the nation, today’s perspective, through capitulations. of the Turks with the that recently survived the when considering the fortitude of the seas both war, had been discussed. circumstances that The incentives provided in through his statements and prevailed during those recent years resulted in the actions during the Republic The “Cabotage Law” times, the hardship increase of Turkish Maritime Period in order to avoid entered into effect by the experienced in acquiring Power in both quantity and the mistakes made by the young Republic on July 1st, cabotage rights can be quality. Empire. 1926. This legislation was clearly understood. one of the fundamental Situational awareness was In the first years of the elements of the “Montreux This right should not only achieved in our seas that Republic’s foundation, Convention” signed in 1936 be seen as a right to operate became more meaningful despite the internal and it is also the inspiration vessels in our country. It with the “Blue Homeland” and external problems of today’s “Blue Homeland” should be regarded as the concept, which refers to faced, the Turkish Nation doctrine. integration of the network the homeland covering realized that the gateway of maritime-related the maritime interests and to achieving the level Thanks to this law, economic affairs with the jurisdiction areas in the of modern civilizations execution of the modern world and the Black Sea, Mediterranean was through the transportation of development of numerous and Aegean Sea and the accomplishment of political, passengers and goods sectoral areas ranging from public’s positive perception social and economic between ports, port training seamen to the ship of our Maritime Power was structural reforms. management and towage building sector. maintained.

96 be encouraged to be should be directed to organized in the years involved in the maritime the open seas. ending with 0 and 5, in profession and the a way to include the July shipping of exports • Fishing should be 1st, particularly in the that result in high prohibited for the next cities of İstanbul, İzmir, foreign currency inflow 2-3 years to avoid the and Samsun. should be adopted as a negative effects of the country policy. mucilage in the Sea of • To enable the exclusive Marmara and Turkish execution of all • A social security law in Straits and penal maritime activities, line with the current sanctions should be a Maritime Ministry legislation should be increased to prevent should be established put into effect for the pollution caused by and a Maritime Policies shipman working on the passages. Council should take foreign flag vessels or place in the new for foreign companies. • As part of the governmental system. “September 21st World • A determined and Cleanup Day”, the The only path towards resilient stance should underwater cleaning increasing Turkey’s welfare be displayed against of the coastline and impositions and threats the 6 nautical miles of and paving the way to that ignore Turkey’s territorial waters should success in line with the sovereign rights in the be carried out with the importance of the seas seas. broad participation of and maritime activities the citizens to create is through the idea that • The seismic research an awareness of clean and the activities of seas. states the “Blue Homeland drill ships should be requires action rather than conducted in a stable • To boost the domestic a mere discourse.” and determined tourism and increase manner in all three seas. the number of foreign Happy “Maritime and tourists, a Maritime Cabotage Day” to the • Actions and discourses Festival should be that may harm the Turkish Nation! Despite all the issues, spirit of the Montreux the level achieved by our Convention should be maritime is “OK… but is it avoided. sufficient?” • The Black Sea Naval Cooperation Task Group Of course, not... (Blackseafor) built for the maintenance of The to-do-list for peace and stability in accomplishing the “A the Black Sea should Maritime Nation and a be reactivated. Maritime Country” target: • Turkish type new vessel • A Blue Homeland and yacht building Political Document projects should be should be prepared encouraged to control to achieve a common Maritime Trade voice in line with the and Tourism in our government’s maritime surrounding seas. mission and vision. • Considering the fact Following his education in Kabataş High School, • Maritime and Turkish that 75% of our trade, Hergünşen graduated from the Naval Military College Maritime lectures which is valued at US$ and joined the Navy. After his assignments on Warships, should be included in 400 billion, is realized through the sea the Torpedo Boats and Frigate Class Vessels, Hergünşen the curriculum of the acted as a commander on the TCG Fatih Frigate and as 12-year Compulsory execution of shipping Education System activities by Turkish a commodore on Torpedo Boats. He retired voluntarily in every four-year flag ships rather than during his post as a Commander on the Coast Guard period and the young those with the flag of Marmara and Turkish Straits Regional Command. He population, particularly convenience should be encouraged. worked as an academician at Bahçeşehir University, the ones residing in Bildeniz and the Maritime Trade Institute coastal towns should • Accommodation-Based be motivated towards Contact Details: maritime activities. • tourism should include +905325124728 yacht tourism. • Our working age Feneryolu/Kadıköy-İSTANBUL population should • The fishery sector

97 DENİZKURDU-2021 Exercise Conducted with the Participation of Over 25,000 Personnel

by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ and served as Sea Wolf Warfare Center Command Providing information 2021 Director, also took at Gölcük Naval Base about the course, execution, The SEA WOLF part in the management with the participation of and purpose of the exercise, (DENİZKURDU) 2021 and administration of the DENİZKURDU-2021 Exercise DENİZKURDU-2021 Exercise Exercise, which takes place exercise. DENİZKURDU-2021 Director and Commander Director Rear Admiral Yalçın every two years, was held was the largest naval of the TNF Naval Training PAYAL said, “Exercise in the Aegean Sea and the exercise ever organized by & Education Command DENİZKURDU-2021 aims Eastern Mediterranean the Turkish Naval Forces Rear Admiral (LH) Yalçın to test the organizational between May 25 and June (TNF) in terms of both the PAYAL, Mine Warfare Group effectiveness of the 06, 2021. A total of 25,500 number of participating Commander Rear Admiral headquarters and personnel took part in personnel and the number (UH) Ayhan GEDİK, Naval operation centers of the the Exercise, which was of platforms participating. Forces Command Chief Naval Forces Command and conducted in 3 phases of Naval Operations Rear its affiliated commands, A press conference was held under the management Admiral (LH) Hasan ÖZYURT, evaluate the judgment, for the DENİZKURDU-2021 and administration of and Naval Warfare Center foresight, and decision- Exercise on May 24, at the the Turkish Naval Forces Commander Captain Timur making capabilities of Preveze Hall of the Naval Commander Admiral Adnan YILMAZ. Headquarters personnel ÖZBAL and the Naval Warfare Center Command (located at Gölcük Naval Base and hosts a state- of-the art Exercise Control Center) with 132 Ships, 10 Submarines, 43 Aircraft, 28 Helicopters, and 14 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from 10 Public Institutions. Rear Admiral (LH) Yalcın

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their activities with a high Forces Command; Fighter are generally executed at the operational tempo in all Aircraft, Airborne Early strategic level, and trying newly surrounding seas, will have Warning & Control (AEW&C) procured munitions, or weapon ©©TNFC the opportunity to test their and Transport Aircraft from systems is not part of their abilities with this Exercise.” the Air Force Command; primary purpose. Therefore, we and the elements Stating that 12 Frigates, 9 Search and Rescue (SAR) test our new weapon systems participating in the Corvettes, 18 Fast Attack Team and Search and in the other activities that exercise in a high threat Craft, 10 Submarines, 11 Rescue Helicopter from are planned independently environment, and increase Mine Hunters, 16 Patrol the Gendarmerie General from these exercises. This the training levels of the Ships, 33 Auxiliary Ships, Command; Special Forces exercise is carried out to test Navy elements by testing 24 Landing Ships, 11 Teams and helicopters all capabilities, personnel, the cooperation and Fixed-wing Aircraft, 16 from the Special Forces materials, equipment, doctrine, support procedures with Helicopters, 14 Unmanned Command; and lastly and procedures at the strategic other Force Commands and Aerial Vehicles, Naval Special Search and Rescue level. No specific weapon Public Institutions. Having Operations Forces (SAT & Corvette, Coast Guard system was planned to be completed its operational SAS), and Amphibious Naval Boats and Coast Guard tested.” level preparation training Infantry and Amphibious Helicopters from the Coast with the BLUE HOMELAND Assault Teams from the Guard Command. After the Q&A session (MAVİ VATAN, conducted Naval Forces Command we visited the state-of- during February 25th - will participate in the Responding to our magazine's the art Exercise Control March 7th) 2021 Exercise Exercise, Rear Admiral questions during the Center established at Naval within the framework of its PAYAL added that a total Q&A session of the press Warfare Center Command. annual exercise program, of 132 Surface Ships, 10 conference, regarding the The exercise was carried out the Turkish Naval Forces Submarines, 43 Aircraft new munitions and weapon based on a generic scenario (TNF) will carry out its and 28 Helicopters, and systems (referring the ULAQ that was designed within the strategic level training 14 Unmanned Aerial Armed Unmanned Surface framework of the training based on a generic scenario Vehicles from the Turkish Vehicle [AUSV]’s firing tests objectives determined with with the DENİZKURDU-2021 Armed Forces (TAF) will carried out off the cost of the joint participation of all Exercise with much broader take part in the Exercise, ) during the Exercise, TNF headquarters, and this participation. Our Naval including Attack and Utility Rear Admiral PAYAL said: scenario was controlled and Forces, which continue Helicopters from the Land “The DENİZKURDU Exercises managed from the Exercise

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99 Control Center. Thanks to its Rescue Training, Maritime within the framework of auxiliary ship Pınar-6 [Y- technological infrastructure Control Operation, and COVID-19 measures this 116]). and communication Asymmetric Threat year, the ships will not be equipment, the Exercise Training. During this opened for public visits. Within the scope of the Sea Control Center, where Phase, Basic Naval Warfare Wolf 2021 Exercise on May some 150 personnel were and live firing training took Following the completion 26 (with telemetry head) employed, was able to place. In the Free Play of the port visits, on June and May 27 (salvo firing communicate with all of the (Force-on-Force Freestyle 5, 2021 the fleet hosted with live warhead) the participating units in the Training) Phase, crisis a Distinguished/VIP ULAQ Armed Unmanned DENİZKURDU-2021 Exercise management training Observer Day in the Eastern Surface Vehicle (AUSV), in real time and near-real based on a four-day crisis Mediterranean that saw a developed by Turkish time speeds. scenario was prepared gathering of officials from companies Meteksan with the participation of all the Turkish MoND and the Defence and ARES The DENİZKURDU-2021 Forces and was carried out military command echelon Shipyard, successfully Exercise was conducted under the command of the as well as military attachées performed CIRIT Semi in 3 phases; Operational Exercise Control Center of from 25 countries. Active Laser Guided Readiness (on May the Naval Warfare Center Distinguished/VIP Missile firing tests towards 25-27), Free Play (held Command. In the last Observer Day witnessed a fixed target on the between May 28 - June phase of the Exercise, the first ever live firing of Devecitası Island off the 02) and Distinguished/ 83 ships conducted 22 MAM-L smart munition cost of Antalya and all of VIP Observer Day & port visits in the Aegean from a BAYRAKTAR TB2 them successfully hit the Harbour Visits held Sea and the Eastern UCAV against a live surface target. On May 27, 2021, between June 02-05). In Mediterranean and target (decommissioned directed from the Mobile the Operational Readiness Coastal Control Station Phase, participating units (MCCS) and transferred to conducted operational ©©Defence Turkey the firing area, the ULAQ readiness drills including AUSV engaged the target Anti-Surface Unit Warfare via on-board sensors and (ASUW), Anti-Submarine achieved a direct hit with Warfare (ASW), Air two CIRIT Laser Guided Warfare/Air Defense Missiles while navigating (AW/AD), Amphibious at high speed. The Turkish Warfare, Mine Warfare, Naval Forces Command Electronic Warfare (EW), and Coast Guard Live Firing, Joint Training, Command platforms also Coastal Troops Training, Ibrahim SUNNETCI is seen here at the Poyraz Pier in Gölcük accompanied the firing Submarine Personnel Naval Base test

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©©Ares Shipyard The World’s First Laser Guided Missile System Integrated AUSV “ULAQ” Successfully Hits Target

The ULAQ Armed The ULAQ AUSV firing Best Unmanned Surface the firing tests of the ULAQ Unmanned Surface ceremony was attended by Vehicles and become AUSV, which were carried Vehicle (AUSV), developed senior officials from Turkey’s pioneers in the world as out within Sea Wolf 2021, by Turkish companies Presidency of Defense Turkish Engineers in this the most comprehensive Meteksan Defence Industries (SSB), Ministry field. He also underlined naval exercise in the history and ARES Shipyard, of Defense, Turkish Naval that they have targeted of the Turkish Republic. successfully completed Forces Command and bringing Turkey into a missile firing tests during Coast Guard Command, leading position in the After the opening speeches, the Turkish Navy’s Sea and started with speeches world, creating trends in the ULAQ AUSV, which Wolf 2021 Naval Exercise. from ARES Shipyard CEO the field of USVs, just like was positioned in the According to the video Utku ALANÇ and Meteksan the indigenous UAVs. south of Antalya Bay with footage, two CIRIT Laser Defence President Selçuk the Turkish Navy’s other Guided Missiles were ALPARSLAN. Meteksan Defence President combatant manned fired from ULAQ AUSV in Selçuk ALPARSLAN stated platforms, was activated series and the target was ARES Shipyard’s CEO Utku that as Turkey, while and was directed from the successfully hit by the ALANÇ expressed that with pioneering the doctrines Mobile Coastal Control ULAQ with a salvo of shots the completion of the firing rewritten in the world Station (MCCS) and fired on May 27th. tests, they are aiming military conjuncture, they transferred to the firing to develop the World's were immensely proud of area. The Naval Forces Within the scope of the scheduled firing test of the naval exercise, ULAQ launched the Roketsan- made CIRIT missile with telemetry on May 26th and following the first successful launch test, the CIRIT Missile that was fitted with a warhead was successfully launched and hit the target by the ULAQ

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102 Command and Coast Guard Command platforms also accompanied the firing test. After the target was detected by sensors on the ULAQ, CIRIT Laser Guided Missiles were fired and resulted with a direct hit on the target.

President of Defense Industries (SSB) Prof. Dr. İsmail DEMIR made a speech to express his feelings after the successful firing, which was eagerly awaited by ©©Ares Shipyard all the spectators. Prof. Dr. Demir used the following The days have come the execution of missions Moreover the ULAQ AUSV words in his statements: where we began to see such as Reconnaissance, is not only a remotely “Today, it is obvious that similar products to the Surveillance and Intelligence, controlled unmanned we must have a naval force game changer UAVs, now Surface Warfare, Asymmetric vehicle, but a state-of-the- for the protection of the in land vehicles, surface Warfare, Armed Escort and art autonomous vessel Blue Homeland and the vessels and submarine Force Protection, and Critical with superior capabilities protection of our rights in forms. We are aware that Facility Security. thanks to its artificial the Aegean and Eastern combat environments intelligence features. It has Mediterranean. In order with integrated unmanned The ULAQ AUSV is equipped the capability to operate to provide the platforms systems await us and with four CIRIT and two with other AUSVs with equal needed by our Naval therefore we continue our L-UMTAS Missile Systems or different structure, and Forces as the indomitable work accordingly. We are provided by Turkey’s missile conduct joint operations guardians of the Blue supporting the endeavors systems manufacturer with UAVs, AUAVs, TUAVs Homeland, equipped with to be put forward in this ROKETSAN. The ULAQ AUSV and manned aircraft. the latest technologies, regard and we will continue can also be configured we will continue to work to support them''. with different types of Following the AUSV version, as the Presidency of payloads such as extended which is the first phase of Defense Industries in The ULAQ AUSV is Turkey's range surface-to-surface, the project initiated by ARES close cooperation with first armed unmanned surface-to-ground, surface- Shipyard and Meteksan our Ministry of Defense, surface vehicle and can to-air missiles, electronic Defence, production will also General Staff, Naval Forces be operated via mobile warfare, jamming, and begin on unmanned surface Command, our industry and vehicles on land and from different communication vehicles for intelligence and other relevant institutions. a headquarters command and intelligence systems electronic warfare, mine We have reached an center or from floating as well as missile systems to hunting, anti-submarine indigenousness rate of up platforms such as aircraft meet different operational warfare, firefighting to 70 percent in our projects, carriers and frigates in requirements. and humanitarian aid/ and we will increase this evacuation. even more.

©©Ares Shipyard 103 Turkish Defense Industry Demonstrated Capabilities at the 3rd Efficiency and Technology Fair

Organized by Türkiye VARANK, Minister of a strong impact on the Verimlilik Vakfı (Turkey National Defense Hulusi competitive power of Efficiency Foundation) with AKAR, President of countries and companies, the theme of "Advanced Defense Industries Prof. efficiency is indispensable Technologies" the 3rd İsmail DEMİR, and many for sustainable growth. Efficiency & Technology government officials Considering the rapid Fair was held at the ATO attended the 3-day fair digitalization in our world Congresium this year on that hosted a considerable following the novel type June 9-12. The objective of number of industry Coronavirus (Covid-19) the fair was to showcase executives. Defense pandemic, the way to technological products Industry products from maximize efficiency by Saffet UYANIK and studies that contribute companies such as Aselsan, is through Advanced to the improvement of Roketsan, Haveslan, Technologies, which is Underlining that the efficiency in our country TÜBİTAK Sage, TUSAŞ, also our fair's theme. Industry and Technology and the world, while MKEK, Sarsılmaz, and SDT Such transformation Strategy for 2023 was raising awareness about were exhibited during the in progress with the designed in line with the efficiency. High tech fair. launch of programmable National Technology products were exhibited at machines continues to Move, VARANK stressed Taking the floor after the fair which was attended stand out with the 4th that they prioritized Ankara Science University's by prominent Turkish and Industrial Revolution the acceleration of the President Prof. Yavuz global enterprises active presently led by modern industry's technological DEMİR, Minister of Industry particularly in the defense automation systems. transformation, becoming and Technology Mustafa industry and education, From past to present, we the manufacturer of critical VARANK stated that the energy, agriculture, have been observing a technologies and increasing increase in global trade communication, single common aim in the R&D's share in the allowed for the effective transportation. outcomes witnessed upon national income. VARANK utilization of international the Industrial Revolutions. mentioned that they aimed Vice President Fuat OKTAY, economic competition, And this is a remarkable to invest in a qualified Minister of Industry and resources, workforce and increase in efficiency." labor force and launch Technology Mustafa added, "In addition to

104 "TURCORN" which develop and Innovation Support ©©Defence Turkey products and services that Programs to enhance the are used worldwide and production capacity of continued, "We are willing businesses and to render to become a trendsetter them more efficient country in technologies and competitive. With such as digitalization, the help of KOSGEB space, artificial intelligence, (Small and Medium and autonomous systems, Enterprises Development instead of a country that Organization), we raised a follows the world. We fund of TRY 889 million just designed our National in two years for nearly 10 Space Program based on thousand SMEs regarding such a vision. We are about support programs to complete our road maps prioritizing technology under the titles of mobility levels and indigenous Mustafa VARANK- Minister of Industry and Technology tools, smart life and health, production. Also, as part digital transformation, of the Technology-Based VARANK emphasized the whole world will be talking artificial intelligence, Industry Program, which importance of investing about the UAVs developed and 5G. We designed we started to implement in the right technology at by Turkey, leaving the F-35s the National Artificial in this period, we included the right time and added, aside." Intelligence Strategy the 'Mobility' sector in "Ten years ago, we strived covering the 2021-2025 2021 for the indigenous to import UAVs and had Vice President Fuat OKTAY period with the Presidency's production of advanced to wait for their repair delivered a speech after Digital Transformation technologies and products and maintenance in the the Minister of Industry Office, and we will soon in which we face a current aftermath. Thank God, now and Technology Mustafa share the details of this deficit. Moreover, we will Turkish A-UAVs developed VARANK and underlined strategy with the public." be working on 'Structural by Turkish engineers are that they accomplished Transformation in Turkey's 'structural VARANK pointed out looking forward to flying Production,' 'Health and transformation with that they redesigned the over the European skies. Chemical Products,' and high added value' and Ministry's support and Presently, the entire world 'Digital Transformation.' 'sustainable economic incentive mechanisms is speaking about the We will continue to provide growth' targets as part of according to the unmanned air vehicles that support to increase the 'Indigenous Technology, aforementioned titles Turkey has developed. I am efficiency in all areas and Powerful Industry' vision and he noted that they constantly being asked enhance the production of and added, "The secondary are encouraging SMEs to to comment on the F-35 advanced technologies," axis of our vision of industry manufacture technology Program. The F-35 is indeed said VARANK. is an increase in efficiency, and are supporting the a successful aircraft, but digital transformation, and increase of SMEs utilizing Minister VARANK we have been developing regional development. these technologies. underlined that they its equivalent as part of the As soon as we entered "Only in 2020 alone, stepped up gears in National Combat Aircraft this fair venue, we had we contributed to 396 all areas to become project with TUSAŞ. Above the opportunity to once projects, amounting a leading country in all, Turkey is currently more witness together the to TRY 158 million, that advanced technologies amongst the few countries concrete results of the level focused on digital while encouraging the to invest in combat UAV our country has reached transformation. We have industry and technology technology. Hopefully, in these three axes. Our been carrying out R&D, ecosystems throughout when we launch our combat indigenous and national Product Development, this transformation. UAVs to the market, the defense industry projects

105 Attending the 3rd were now listed among ©©Defence Turkey Efficiency & Technology the world's top 100 Fair in the afternoon, leading defense industry Minister of National companies, Minister AKAR Defense Hulusi AKAR continued, "In the past, stated in his remarks that we even imported our the rapid development infantry rifles, however, of technology was presently we achieved the clearly felt in all aspects competency to design, of life. Minister AKAR manufacture and export noted that countries our indigenous infantry that own and effectively rifles, our warships, utilize technology gain frigates, UAVs/A-UAVs, an advantage in the Fırtına howitzers, multiple international arena and rocket launchers, ATAK underlined that the helicopters, smart Vice President Fuat OKTAY and TUSAŞ CEO Temel KOTİL countries that lack in precision-guided technology or fail to adapt munitions. Moreover, are displayed here, and OKTAY mentioned that to the developments our radar and electronic our prominent universities quantum technologies, remained as markets and warfare systems, missiles, that are pioneers in R&D interplanetary internet, were subject to all types and munitions have are present here with automation, advanced of threats and danger. strengthened our army their products. Advanced , Stressing that remarkable further in domestic and technology is not far away picotechnology, and progress was achieved in cross-border operations. from us. Without a doubt, wearable indigenous almost all areas, in defense Besides, our activities we have a long way ahead and national technologies technologies, in particular, regarding the National and many challenges. So could be on display in fairs Minister AKAR added, "We Combat Aircraft, the Siper far, we have established to come and continued: managed to increase Air Defense System, and 1,239 R&D centers and "We cannot waste any of domestic participation the Anadolu Amphibious 79 Technoparks, and we our country’s resources, and the indigenousness Assault Ship are being continue to work more to particularly energy, raw rate in our high-tech carried out intensely and achieve more." material, and capital. defense industry to over successfully." We cannot waste our 70%. We aim to carry Vice President OKTAY time, either. I believe the this rate to the level of Minister AKAR stated that noted that they have been indigenous technology 75-80% in 2023." Stating in addition to covering executing 750 Defense projects, of which we are that local defense industry Turkish Armed Forces' Industry projects valued presently building the companies reached a level needs, they are presently at over US$ 60 billion and infrastructure for, will to be able to compete with able to cover the defense- underlined that they would be our most precious major global companies related requirements of be raising this project inheritance to pass on and that 7 local companies friendly and allied nations volume to higher levels. to future generations. Stating that areas such Encouraging the projects ©©Defence Turkey as artificial intelligence, that would increase the internet of things, efficiency and the Turkey augmented reality, big data, Efficiency Foundation's , cybersecurity, activities for developing and sensor technologies the efficiency culture in have been identified as the society are essential. The primary critical technology activities geared towards areas for development, improving efficiency OKTAY continued, will be extended to the "Providing support to the masses through this initiatives and discoveries fair, just like the past in these areas is our priority. two events. In this way, We will become a much society's awareness in stronger Turkey in the years efficiency will increase, 2053 and 2071 with an as will the strength of economic model reinforced coordination between the with high technology and sectors." increased efficiency." Hulusi Akar- Minister of National Defense

106 and added, "The Turkish seminar titled "Defense ©©Defence Turkey Armed Forces has now and Space Technologies reached the advantages After 2023," held on and operational the second day of the superiority availed by event as part of the 3rd high-technology that Efficiency & Technology can be achieved by only Fair. In his speech, DEMİR a few armies in the world. underlined the importance Indeed, the Turkish Armed of a technology-based Forces (TAF) has been defense industry that intensely, effectively, and will guarantee Turkey's selflessly fighting valiantly security and said, to protect our country and "Competence in the our friends' and brothers' technologies that will rights and to contribute maintain our country's to regional and global and citizens' security is peace and stability in our critical. Our country's country and in and in future and our guarantee the northern part of , in of independence lie within Prof. İsmail DEMİR- President of Defense Industries Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Libya, the saying 'If you want East Mediterranean, in peace, prepare for war,' the ones at peace with has become a prerequisite the Aegean region and in and this can be achieved science and technology, for becoming successful many other locations." through an effective furthermore the ones in other operational indigenous and national leading in technological areas. Collaboration Minister AKAR expressed defense industry. Surely, developments. To that end, of academicians, that they have been the human parameter is we are closely following industrialists, and the endeavoring to develop crucial in the utilization of developments regarding Turkish Armed Forces in their technology to technological equipment artificial intelligence, a coordinated manner in meet the TAF's needs and products. The the internet of things, the development of such and to render it more weapons may fail to be big data, cyber-physical technologies required or to effective and continued: effective if the citizens and robotic systems, and be required for warfare will "The shape that the lack in courage and ethical autonomous systems. hugely benefit the rapid operational environment values." will be taking in the There are many products progress of systems. We future is getting far too and technologies that will carry out our activities DEMİR stressed that complicated to be tackled are currently being used, without slowing down, they aimed to increase with classical approaches ranging from swarm mobilize all our facilities, the resources allocated and traditional thinking drones to quantum radars, and work without giving to R&D and technology methods. Considering from midget submarines up. We will not lag-behind investments, particularly the operation's form and to laser guns, from any country. We have in recent periods, to execution in the future, our directed-energy weapons confidence in our human enhance technical defense industry's path to micro-satellites, and resources, our potential, efficiency and continued, should be identified by all these products and and our defense industry "The products used in the new military requirements. technologies are also that shall transform this field have been increasing We intend to avoid being improved. Such potential to power to our country's security and being late in including products started to take achieve our targets. Good the power of the TAF. I robotic and autonomous part in the operational things happen when one would like to underline systems equipped with area, and their utilization believes in them, better the necessity of launching artificial intelligence, will continue to increase." things happen when one implementations in that are regarded as is patient, and the best various technology areas Minister AKAR pointed technologies of the future. things happen when one as these products play out that along with land, We wish to prepare our never gives up. There is a major role in society's air and sea, space and army in advance for the no doubt we will embrace security and peace. Surely, cyberspace became capability to fight with greater achievements with the countries lacking such critical operational fields the speed of a machine. our belief, patience, will, strengths would fail to in defense technologies of Because the powerful and decisiveness." survive. However, the ones the future and concluded armies of the future, those failing to use such powers his speech: "Having an President of Defense that will achieve major well would not survive, upper hand, especially in Industries Prof. İsmail accomplishments will be either. Nations that do not the cyber systems area, DEMİR attended the

107 have significant national power will have to lag behind in the international competition." DEMİR also added, "When speaking of power, we mentioned technology and workforce. Human resources are the most critical strength of any country. Considering Turkey's most crucial power, the dynamic, young, and highly qualified human resources is the guarantee ©©Defence Turkey of our future. We have a young population, and Haluk GÖRGÜN, Temel KOTİL and Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ this population must be improved. Its future should space and underlined mature our space-related and where we have various be illuminated. To avoid that satellites were the first technologies. Presently modules to conduct space wasting any of its time, its concept on the agenda we can claim that we travel. The capabilities and progress should be kept regarding this area. have rockets that are technologies developed in line with the targets. Stressing that activities able to reach space. The by the defense industry Effective utilization of conducted in space would activities regarding space will constitute the main human resources is of continue to increase, are usually scientific technology areas of this vital essence. If we fail İsmail DEMİR added, "God activities conducted journey." to achieve this, we will willing, we will proceed with peaceful and civilian Following President experience a major waste towards a world where purposes. All these of Defense Industries of human resources. we have our indigenous activities contribute to communication and areas such as observation, İsmail DEMİR's speech, Education sits at the top of Vice President of the main factors regarding observation satellites communication, and other in space, where we areas and unavoidably to Defense Industries and achieving well-versed ULAK Communication staff. Along with obtaining travel to space with our the area of defense. In launching systems and this respect, Roketsan Chairman of the Board the know-how, embracing Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ, staff with ethical values where we have various has reached space with its modules to conduct solid-fuel rocket engines, Aselsan Chairman and to use this know-how in a CEO Haluk GÖRGÜN, humane manner is critical." space travel." President at an altitude of over 150 of Defense Industries kilometers. We can raise and TUSAŞ President DEMİR also stated DEMİR underlined that this altitude. Now we can and CEO Temel KOTİL that if a country lacked the communication and send our systems, conduct took the floor during the a strong Industrial observation satellites gradual missile firing, second session. GÖRGÜN and Technological were built by collaboration and control direction started his remarks by infrastructure, then it with foreign companies. in space. Surely, these informing participants on would not be sound DEMİR added, "Both are not sufficient; we the output of Aselsan's enough to claim a powerful our communication and need to own all missile yearly activities and stance in the defense observation satellites engine technologies. We noted that Aselsan industry and added were manufactured by launched space travel successfully created that a vast Industrial the cooperation built with with hybrid rockets, with remarkable employment and Technological international companies. rockets with solid and opportunities in Turkey. infrastructure is critical to They were launched liquid fuel. Space travel GÖRGÜN stated that they have a sustainable defense to space with an ever- will continue to increase concluded the year by industry and own globally increasing rate of domestic after 2023 as well. We increasing the company's leading technological participation. Facing hope we will proceed previous turnover of products, particularly in ourselves at this point, we into a world where we TRY 13 billion to TRY 16 certain strategic areas. need to own launching have our indigenous billion and underlined systems to access communication and their contribution of DEMİR informed space, manufacture our observation satellites, over 1,200 employment participants about satellites, have products where we can travel to opportunities. GÖRGÜN Turkey's road map for with space history, and space with our launchers, also pointed that they

108 signed international export AKSUNGUR projects, we ©©Defence Turkey contracts that amounted have other UAVs as well, to US$ 500 million during but I will mention them the pandemic process. later. HÜRKUŞ has been put into service; HÜRJET Relaying information will fly in 2023 and will on Aselsan's high-tech enter service in 2025. The defense products, which MMU will start flying in have been either launched 2025 and serve in 2028. As to utilization recently or are part of the MMU project, under the design stage, we exceeded 1,000 GÖRGÜN continued, "We engineers and have been may mention the SİPER heading towards 3,000." Long Range Regional Air and Missile Defense Delivering the final speech System Project, Top Layer of the session, ULAK Ballistic Missile Defense Communication Chairman Haluk GÖRGÜN- Aselsan Chairman & CEO System Development Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ said, Project, National Combat updated products as we staff. God willing, we will "My definition of the Aircraft Project, National proceed and evaluate our reach a staff size of 20 concepts' Indigenous and National' does not GPS Satellite, Artificial accomplishments. We thousand. On the other imply that a country Intelligence Deputy strive to proceed with the hand, our number of Commander to support help of such experiences. engineers is proceeding conducts 100% of stages the military units in Nationalization and towards 10 thousand from and components alone. If the field, autonomous international business 4 thousand." one owns the technology, land, air and naval development are among manufacturing a product vehicles operating in the critical notions for our KOTİL mentioned TUSAŞ's in another location is swarms, communication company." other ongoing projects possible. Indigenous equipment over TURKSAT- and said, "Our second production creates 6A, KARAKULAK High- In his speech, TUSAŞ helicopter is the Heavy employment, and Frequency Shortcut Rest President and CEO Temel Class Attack Helicopter indigenous technology Systems as examples of KOTİL said, "GÖKBEY T929. We name it '25' contributes to the increase our high-tech defense conducted its flight when it is civilian and use in national income. We can products." Stating that smoothly as if it was '29' for military purposes. increase Turkey's current they attended the Fair built by a company in T625 (GÖKBEY) is a 6-ton national income from with 26 sub-contractors, business for 100 years. helicopter; T929 weighs around US$10 thousand GÖRGÜN also spoke of It is presently being 11 tons. It is larger than to US$20 thousand in the Aselsan's activities in prepared to be delivered the model (A129), which short run with companies indigenous products. to the Gendarmerie we nationalized under such as ULAK that produce "In line with our mission General Command. an AgustaWestland technology with added of establishment, we Within this scope, we (Leonardo) license. TUSAŞ value. We will soon have been placing great will be executing three presently develops T129, launch a smart Organized importance on activities helicopter deliveries within T70, T625, T629 (6 tons, Industrial Site capable of regarding indigenous a year. For the time being, slightly larger than the communicating via 5G in projects. In the last three GÖKBEY is the world's best Atak), T925 large civilian the HAB Aerospace Zone years, we have availed helicopter in its category. helicopter, and T929 with by building our lines. over 750 products We are presently a world- its resources. No other Our ecosystem has been for nationalization ranking company, and company has such a high expanding in this sense. and indigenization we wish to become one number of projects. There At the same time, many applications. We have of the top five helicopter is also the HÜRKUŞ. The of our companies will be nationalized over 400 companies. There are over indigenous and national carrying Turkey a step products and achieved 4 thousand engineers in training and fighter jet forward in communication over US$ 150 million our company, and we HÜRJET will hopefully be technologies by of contribution to our are heading towards 5 in the skies on March 18, supporting ULAK. The country's economy. thousand engineers. The 2023. There is also the ecosystem created in this We are aware that we number of employers MMU project (National area is quite valuable. have a long path to reached 10 thousand by Combat Aircraft). Finally, Without an ecosystem cover. We will absolutely adding 1,500 technicians yet importantly, we have and without technology- achieve better and more and 500 experts to our the ongoing ANKA and based efforts, one cannot

109 produce and increase process, we see our of our founding mission, Cluster. I hope that the indigenousness. To that valuable business we want to strengthen protocols we will sign end, we built technology- partners, who play a the bond between our with these institutions, based projects through decisive role in Turkey's suppliers and us to which have an important which we can push the rate competitiveness in various increase the effectiveness part in Turkey's defense of domestic participation sectors, especially in of nationalization efforts exports with their qualified to over 80-90% in the the defense industry, and further reduce capabilities, will benefit defense industry from the as the most important foreign dependency. In our country. Another current level of 70%." part of our production line with this purpose, we priority is to develop our chain. We continue in established the 'National effective supply chain During the 3rd Efficiency our activities by getting and Domestic Product by continuously finding & Technology Fair, Aselsan stronger with the vision Development Committee' domestic suppliers. In also held a presentation of nationalization that three years ago to carry out this direction, we will ceremony about the we have created. With our nationalization efforts present their certificates company's nationalization this understanding, we more systematically. to the newly approved efforts in the Turkish added a milestone this Within this committee, companies today. In defense industry. Aselsan year to our organizational we prepare technical addition, we will increase carries out nationalization transformation process information brochures the number of our activities to reduce that we started in 2018, for the products to be contracted banks to 13 by foreign dependency and bringing our supply nationalized. To date, adding one more to our supply risks in the defense chain management to we have opened more cooperation with 12 banks industry. Within the scope the assistant general than 750 products to facilitate financing for of these activities, Aselsan manager level. With our to nationalization our supplier companies." analyzes the products new organization, we aim applications, and in that have difficulties in to transform our supply the last three years, After the presentations, the procurement from abroad chain management to a we have nationalized Aselsan defense industry and shares its studies with sustainable, simple, and approximately 400 clusters and associations its business partners. agile structure." products with your efforts. cooperation protocols Aselsan Chairman and We have increased our signing ceremony was CEO Haluk GÖRGÜN, Emphasizing that Aselsan domestic procurement held with the participation who took the floor at the places great importance rate above 70%, and we of Aselsan Chairman and ceremony, stated that on nationalization efforts will raise it even higher. CEO Haluk GÖRGÜN, the Covid-19 outbreak within the framework of its We gathered our suppliers KOSGEB President Hasan increased the dependency founding mission, Haluk under an integrated roof Basri KURT, SaSaD Vice on production and GÖRGÜN stated that they and created the 'Gücümüz Chairman of the Board service centers while established the 'National Bir' platform. We consider Uğur COŞKUN, OSTİM reshaping global and Domestic Product that KOSGEB and our Defense & Aviation supply chain rules. "The Development Committee' defense industry clusters Cluster (OSSA) Vice ongoing extraordinary three years ago to play a vital role in the Chairman of The Board conditions have left strengthen the bond nationalization process. İbrahim YARSAN and our country, which has between them and their Today, we will sign ODTÜ Teknokent Defense strong competitive suppliers and to carry out cooperation protocols Industry Cluster (TSSK) advantages, to face new nationalization studies in a with KOSGEB, SaSaD, Chairman of the Board threats and opportunities. more systematic manner. ODTÜ Teknokent, and the Zeynep ÖKTEM In this transformation "Within the framework OSTİM Defense & Aviation

110 Aselsan's New Electro-Optical Solutions for National UAV Platforms by Saffet UYANIK

The 3rd Efficiency & Technology Fair was recently held between June 9-12 this year and Aselsan Engineer Cihan PİRİMOĞLU made a presentation titled "Aselsan Electro- Optical Solutions for our National UCAVs", sharing important information about Aselsan's CATS and ASELFLIR-F500C electro- optical (E/O) systems that were developed for fixed different sensors that do and direct laser-guided volume, creating a "noise" and rotary wing platforms, not normally fit inside a munitions with high that decreases the sensor and the ASELFLIR-600 certain gimbal volume can precision. output. Aselsan managed system, which is still in the be integrated into a single to reduce the internal design process. system, unlike Distributed Following the embargoes temperature to +15°C Aperture E/O systems. on electro-optical systems under certain conditions The Common Aperture used in UAV and UCAV and solve the noise Targeting System CATS has 6-axis image systems in 2020, Aselsan problem by changing (CATS), the first product stabilization, including made some changes to and adjusting the developed by Aselsan 4-axis mechanical optimize the CATS system. electronic components. for national UAV/UCAV stabilization for the gimbal First, the thermal sensor The third change is weight platforms, takes its and 2-axis precise optical of the CATS system has optimization for use in name from its system stabilization for the mirror been improved so that the UAV/UCAV platforms. architecture. Developed mechanism. CATS feature range and image quality Initially, CATS was 62 with Aselsan's own multi-target tracking performance obtained in kilograms, and then its resources, CATS was capability. Aselsan stated good weather can also weight was reduced to designed to increase the that they achieved less be achieved in adverse 56 kilograms after further targeting, reconnaissance than 5 microradians (µrad) weather conditions as optimization studies & surveillance capabilities sensitivity with UAV/UCAV well. Aselsan switched to carried out in 2020 and of medium altitude platforms. CATS is ground a dual-gain sensor, which 2021. Aselsan continues unmanned aerial vehicles stabilized (can lock to a can capture a higher level its efforts to reduce the in all weather conditions, point on the ground), can of signals by changing weight of CATS from 56 day and night. The lock and set orientation the gain parameters kilograms to 55 kilograms. Common Aperture of CATS to GPS coordinates, or in adverse weather has a Cassegrain structure calculate the coordinates conditions and in cases Furthermore, Aselsan that is optimized to receive of a tracked target. where the temperature aims to increase the all wavelengths (thermal, The CATS use system- drops in winter. The performance of CATS daylight, SWIR) with the specific image processing second change is that considerably by changing same optical lens, unlike algorithms, many of which certain environmental its algorithms (both equivalent systems. In this are patented. With Visual conditions can reduce the daylight and thermal), way, high electro-optical Object Tracking (VOT), signal detection capacity. along with the newly performance is achieved CATS can calculate the This increases the load on developed electronic in a small volume with position, direction, and the electronic components equipment. Aselsan has a single optical window speed of the target with and, in turn, raises the succeeded in seeing the for all imaging channels. high accuracy. It can internal temperature, designator laser, which Additionally, thanks to also mark the target especially in gimballed can only be viewed at the Common Aperture, with its Laser Designator E/O systems with limited night in certain conditions,

111 in both day and night with various filters integrated into CATS (filters all wavelengths except the laser) and verified these improvements in operational environments. Currently, only specific frequencies can be viewed with the low-light camera. However, Aselsan continues its studies to view all PRF (Pulse Repetition Frequency) codes that are necessary to guide all the laser- guided munition types used by fighter jets with Turkish Fighter (TF-X), 300T, ASELFLIR-F500C, Arms Regulations), and UAV/UCAVs. Significant CATS, AF-500C, with the and the commander's BAFA (Federal Office of gains have been achieved in support of the Presidency and gunner's sights of Economics and Export laboratory and systemlevel of Defense Industries the Altay tank. Optical Control) procedures. studies" yerine "Aselsan (SSB). We continue our designs of all E/O systems Aselsan also works on achieved significant efforts to begin the serial belong to Aselsan, and the laser imaging, DIRCM results in laboratory and production phase of HD company also carries out (Directional Infrared systemlevel studies. detectors very soon. reflective and refractive Countermeasures), and In his presentation, Cihan These sensors are highly optical design activities laser defense systems. PİRİMOĞLU emphasized critical components that for short (SWIR), medium Various image processing that because of Aselsan's can severely hamper both (MWIR), long (LWIR), algorithms used in nationalization studies design and production visible, and ultraviolet electro-optical systems on sensors, which are the processes in case of (UV) wavelengths. have been patented or most critical components embargoes. Right now, Aselsan also designs indigenously developed of Electro-Optical systems, we have multiple sensor spherical, aspherical, by Aselsan in line with user and their cooperation with alternatives for our and holographic lenses, needs. (Such as Dehaze, East Asia and Chinese systems, such as CATS, single, multifocal, and Edge Enhancement, companies following ASELFLIR-300T, and afocal lenses, and carries Color Correction, Auto- the embargoes, Aselsan ASELFLIR-F500C, both out computer-aided White Balance and accessed High-Definition from within Aselsan and performance analysis Image Sharpening (HD) detector technology from the East Asia and and tests of optical for daylight camera and subsequently started Chinese companies." systems. Within the and Non-Uniformity the development of the scope of optomechanical Correction [NUC], Bad While some of the ASELFLIR-F500C system technologies, Aselsan Pixel Replacement [BPR] uncooled detectors last year. PİRİMOĞLU designs structural and Enhancement [IOP] (YAMGÖZ Close Range said, "As Aselsan, we carry elements, focus for thermal cameras). Surveillance System out dozens of different mechanisms, motors and Moreover, Aselsan uses and ADIS Driver's Vision projects from VGA (Video gears, and position control machine learning to System) used in the Altay Graphics Array) formats sensors, as well as optical eliminate the image (MBT) to HD formats with MCT components such as defects that affect the and the M60TM Fırat (Mercury Cadmium lenses, mirrors, and prisms. performance of the E/O Modernization Projects are Telluride) and superlattice systems. Thanks to the Aselsan products, some Providing laser solutions technologies in cooled very complex Scene- of them are supplied by for nearly 20 years, Aselsan systems and metal and Based NUC algorithm other sensor companies. designs and manufactures silicon-based packages used in CATS, ASELFLIR- Aselsan continues its APLD (Ambient Pressure in uncooled systems. F500C, and ASELPOD studies to produce all Laser Desorption) sensor Some of these are systems, system-related these detectors. Aselsan chips and laser modules Aselsan's own projects, or image-affecting also continues its efforts used in cavity and gimbal and some are carried defects can be isolated to nationalize the infrared systems independently out for critical projects automatically after a (IR) detectors used in of export permits, ITAR such as the Altay MBT, certain learning period. the CATS, ASELFLIR- (International Traffic in

112 Aselsan CATS NATO STANAG 3733 PRF (Common codes and national code; hence it can be used Aperture with all NATO standard Targeting laser-guided munitions. System) The LD has a Repetition Frequency of up to 20 CATS consists of a 640x512 Hz (Band 1 and Band MWIR (Medium-Wave 2). Since May 2020, the Infrared) Focal Plane Array "beam divergence value" camera with 15 μm (micron) of the Laser Designator pixel pitch operating at a was improved by Aselsan, 3-5 μm infrared wavelength, and the effective range 1920x1080 HD daylight at which laser-guided camera, 640x480 EMCCD munitions could be (Electron Multiplying designated was further Charge-Coupled Device) increased. The beam low-light near-infrared divergence value, which (LL-NIR) camera, laser was 0.5 milliradians (mrad) designator (LD), laser in the initial production rangefinder (LRF), laser models, has decreased illuminator, and laser ©©Defence Turkey to 0.3 mrad in the current pointer. CATS has a 220 Aselsan CATS serial production models mm diameter Common (0.3 mrad causes a beam Aperture, which is the Camera has 1920x1080p All cameras feature 2x diameter of 3 meters at 'primary' optical lens of the HD resolution, and all and 4x continuous digital about 10 km. 0.5 mrad is 5 thermal, daylight, and low- the camera modules magnification. meters at 10 km). The Laser light cameras. The 640x512 integrated into the CMOS Rangefinder (LRF) has a MWIR detector has a 15 μm (Complementary Metal The laser designator is range of 30 km and has pixel pitch and 60x optical Oxide Semiconductor) one of the most critical been verified in the field. magnification capability, detector were designed components of CATS, It has an accuracy of ± 5 which is considerably higher by Aselsan. The sensors of and it is entirely designed meters and has pulsed or than its counterparts. While the daylight and thermal by Aselsan, including the continuous measurement many equivalent products cameras are procured from optical cavity. It uses a capability. The Laser have a narrow field of view foreign sources, while all the Diode-Pumped Nd:YAG Pointer operates at 808 (FOV) of 1°, CATS has a much optical and optomechanical laser designator module nm wavelength and is narrower FOV, such as 0.5°. elements, electronic cards, operating at a wavelength compatible with the low- In addition to 0.5°, 0.9°, 3.2°, controller cards, and image of 1064 nm. It has a range light camera on CATS and narrow FOVs, CATS also has processing cards belong of 25 km (± 5 meters) with the night vision goggles 30° wide FOV to provide to Aselsan. The Low-Light a high output power (100 of friendly forces. The wide-area surveillance. NIR camera has 640x480 millijoules/mJ and above). Pointer has a range of 20 Aselsan plans to add two resolution and 60x optical The Laser Designator km and an output power more FOVs between 3.2° magnification capability. is compatible with all of 150 milliwatts (mW); its and 30° in the near future. After the embargo in 2020, a much more efficient dual- gain detector started to be used without changing the sensor resolution of the existing detector. This detector is an Indium Antimonide (InSb) based detector instead of MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) and provides far greater advantages over other sensors in parameters such as counter-efficiency and NFTD. The Daylight TV

113 divergence value is about 1 mrad (10 meters at 10 km). The Laser Illuminator module can illuminate targets up to a range of 2 km at low and medium altitudes. It also operates at 808 nm wavelength and is compatible with the low- light camera on CATS and the night vision goggles of friendly forces. The operating temperature of CATS is between -54°C and +50°C, and the storage temperature is between -55°C and the system will be used In summary, Aselsan with the SWIR integration, +70°C. According to in UAV/UCAVs such as aimed to provide a single ASELFLIR-F500C is Cihan PİRİMOĞLU, the TB-2 and ANKA-S and gimbal solution for various intended to see the first serially produced fixed-wing aircraft and aircraft types used by the laser spot on all imaging CATS units have been attack helicopters. The TAF and allied nations. channels (daylight, MWIR, delivered both in Turkey most important advanced Since the ASELFLIR- SWIR). ASELFLIR-F500C is and abroad this year, and feature of the ASELFLIR- F500C system is still in planned to weigh around the system is actively used F500C system compared the design phase, it will 50 kg, 6-7 kg lighter than by the Turkish Armed to CATS is the HD thermal first be used in unmanned the 56 kg CATS system. The Forces (TAF) and friendly sensors. With optimized aerial vehicles. After operating temperature of nations. Although the lens/detector parameters the preliminary design the system is between CATS deliveries continue, (F#/MFT), Aselsan activities are completed, -40°C and +50°C, and the system is still aims for a better DRI it is planned to be used on the storage temperature being improved, so the (Detection, Recognition, HÜRKUŞ, ATAK-I Phase 3, is between -55°C and verification work for its Identification) range and ATAK-II. +70°C. Like CATS, it also final configuration is still in imaging channels, uses a 1064 nm Diode- ongoing and it is expected improved image quality, ASELFLIR-F500C system Pumped Nd:YAG laser to be completed soon. and optimization of E/O consists of a 1280x1024 designator with a range system performance. HD MWIR (Medium-Wave of 25 km (± 5 meters). The ASELFLIR- To better support the Infrared) Focal Plane Array LD has selectable PRF F500C E/O increased effective camera with 15 μm pixel (NATO STANAG 3733 PRF System ranges of domestic pitch operating at 3-5 codes and national code) munitions and neutralize μm infrared wavelength, capability and Repetition Aselsan started to work air defense systems that 1920x1080p HD daylight Frequency of up to 20 Hz on the ASELFLIR-F500C pose a threat to UAV/ camera, 1280x1024 HD (Band 1 and Band 2). The E/O system, an advanced UCAV systems from longer SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) Laser Pointer operates at version of CATS, in 2020. distances, Aselsan has camera with 10 μm pixel 808 nm wavelength and is With the new project, updated and changed pitch operating at 0.9-1.7 compatible with the night Aselsan aims to upgrade the laser modules. A new μm infrared wavelength, vision goggles (NVG) of the thermal sensor, image laser module with higher Laser Designator (LD), friendly forces. Aselsan processing pipeline, output power and lower Laser Rangefinder (LRF), aims to increase the and hardware, reduce beam divergence will and Laser Pointer. Like pointer output from 150 the overall weight, and be integrated into the CATS, ASELFLIR-F500C milliwatts to 500 milliwatts optimize the general E/O ASELFLIR-F500C system. will feature a Common and reduce the divergence system performance. Unlike CATS, the ASELFLIR- Aperture for the MWIR, value below 1.2 mrad. The Aselsan started F500C system is aimed to daylight, and SWIR preliminary and detailed developing the ASELFLIR- be used on all platforms cameras. While the design phases of the F500C system this year thanks to the improved equivalent products ASELFLIR-F500C system with its experience from gimbal design (tactical can only view the laser will be completed in 2021, CATS and its access to HD and MALE class UAV/ spot with their low-light and the serial production sensors. Developed with UCAVs, attack helicopters, cameras under certain phase is expected to start Aselsan's own resources, and fixed-wing aircraft). environmental conditions, in 2022.

114 In addition, Aselsan has started the 'New Generation Gimbal Development Project' with its own resources with the experience from the CATS project. The project was initiated to bring linear motor technology, which will provide structural advantages to Aselsan gimbal systems. It focuses on optimizing weight, increasing stabilization capabilities, and transitioning to different system architecture. ASELFLIR-600 platform manufacturers the inner axes. In this Within the scope of the E/O System to determine system way, Aselsan plans to project, which is planned specifications. CATS achieve superior range to be implemented into the The latest product and ASELFLIR-F500C and image performance systems in approximately introduced at the "Aselsan have a gimbal diameter by integrating optical 2 years, Aselsan aims to Electro-Optical Solutions" of 15 inches, while the designs with very high reduce weight, increase presentation was the ASELFLIR-600 is planned magnification capability the mechanical stabilization ASELFLIR-600 system, a new to have a diameter of 22 into the system. Aselsan performance in 4 axes, generation reconnaissance, inches. ASELFLIR-600 also intends to increase the reduce connection parts, surveillance, and targeting system will consist of laser output and decrease change the mechanical system designed for high- critical modules such the beam divergence by architecture that affects altitude long-endurance as 1280x1024 HD MWIR increasing the internal the control range, reduce (HALE) national UAV/UCAV camera with 15 μm pixel space allocated to the laser the brush friction, and systems such as Akıncı and pitch operating at 3-5 modules thanks to the increase the effective Aksungur. The preliminary μm infrared wavelength, enlarged and optimized internal volume. To further design of the system will 1920x1080p or higher gimbal structure. Lastly, improve the 5 µrad start this year, and it is resolution daylight after acquiring critical sensitivity of CATS and planned to be launched camera, SWIR camera, sensor technologies in- increase the stabilization as an official development Laser Rangefinder, Laser house and starting serial performance on platforms project with Aselsan's Designator, and Laser production, Aselsan that are exposed to heavy own resources after the Pointer. ASELFLIR-600 has recently begun to vibration, such as attack completion of initial aims to achieve high develop a new product helicopters, Aselsan plans analysis. In this context, stabilization by using between the 15-inch and to switch to linear motors Aselsan works together linear motors instead mini gimballed systems for on the inner axes and with the SSB and UAV of the existing gearless short-range/tactical UAV geared motors on the direct-drive motors on platforms outer axes. By switching to gear motor structure in the ASELFLIR-F500C system, Aselsan aims to increase the wind load resistance of gimballed systems used in fixed-wing platforms at high speeds such as 300-350 knots. Ultimately, Aselsan intends to use linear motors on the inner axes of all gimballed systems and gear or direct- drive motors on the outer axes depending on the platform on which the E/O system will be mounted.

115 ©©TNFC Increasing Its Operational Capability, Replenishment at Sea (RAS) Capability is a Significant Force Multiplier for the Turkish Naval Forces

by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ

“The one who rules that spanning 8,484km. The TNF’s primary mission • Presence & Flag Show Its geo-strategic position is to defend the country the seas, rules the • Sea Control & Sea world" is a well-known and geopolitical situation against all maritime Denial Operations quote attributed to obliges Turkey to be a threats and risks and maritime state and dictates to protect its maritime • Protection of Sea lanes Barbaros Hayrettin, of Communications Grand Admiral of the it to have and sustain a interests both in times and powerful Naval Force. of peace and crisis while Turkish Fleet in the • Power Projection 16th Century. The contributing to the In order to adapt to maintenance of peace and main point, which we In order to effectively changing security stability in the region. In would all agree upon, execute those tasks, environments the Turkish this context, in peace and is that Sea Power is Naval Forces (TNF) has the Turkish Naval Forces crisis, the main tasks of the Command (TNFC) is today, and will be in been continuously TNF are as follows: the future, at the core transforming, restructuring organized into four major of world order. The its organizational • Peace Support subordinate commands, Operations one who dominates structure and carries out which includes Fleet Command (Golcuk, the seas rules over the new tasks against the • Search & Rescue Operations Kocaeli), Northern world, and nations challenges of the new Sea Area Command security environment, • Participation in who best utilize this (Istanbul), Southern Sea potential, dominate while maintaining and Humanitarian enhancing its conventional Assistance & Disaster Area Command (Izmir) the global system. Relief Operations naval capabilities. The and Naval Training & Education Command Turkey lies where three force and command • Constabulary Operations (Istanbul). As part of on- continents meet. structure of the TNF now going transformation Surrounded by three seas provide the essential • Protection & Control of efforts starting from 2011 from the North (Black elements to perform both Maritime Jurisdictional Areas within Fleet Command Sea), South (Aegean Sea) conventional naval tasks three separate Task Group and West (Mediterranean as well as constabulary • Non-Combatant Commands (namely Sea) Turkey has a coastline ones. Evacuation Operations North, South and West)

116 have been formed. And ©©TNFC finally, in 2015 in order to assure coordination and cooperation among those three Task Group Commands, the War Fleet Command (covers frigates, corvettes and fast patrol boats) was established and subordinated to the Fleet Command. Today, the Fleet Command, which constitutes the striking TDGG A-580 RAS with TCG Giresun power of the Turkish Naval Forces, is the largest of The TNF, with increasing Vessel (TVEG), İSTANBUL/ deployed (scheduled the naval components effectiveness and synergy İSTİF Class Frigates and to be commissioned in and consists of: War with other services TCG Anadolu (L-400) late 2022), a 22,000 ton Fleet Command (Golcuk, and allies, is presently Multipurpose Amphibious Replenishment At Sea Kocaeli), Submarine capable of conducting Assault Ship (LHD), and & Combat Support Ship Fleet Command (Golcuk, both Brown and Blue construction efforts (DIMDEG) TCG Derya Kocaeli), Mine Fleet Water Operations. Today, have been launched. (to be commissioned in Command (Erdek, the warships of the TNF Meanwhile the contract 2024), 2 Logistic Support Balıkesir), Turkish Logistic wave the Turkish flag for the TF-2000 Air Vessels (expected to Support Ship Division with great pride on the Defence Warfare (ADW) be inducted into TNF (Golcuk, Kocaeli), Naval world seas from the Sea Destroyer Program is service in 2021 and 2022) Supply Center Command of Japan to the Baltic Sea, expected to be awarded and 2 (+2 optional) new (Golcuk, Kocaeli), Turkish from the Persian Gulf to by the mid-2020s. Replenishment Tankers, Naval Forces Inventory the Somali Basin, from indicates that Turkey Control Centre Command Gibraltar to Panama, and The current efforts to wants to be even stronger (Golcuk, Kocaeli) and from the North Atlantic to renew the fleet with 4 new in the high seas when far Naval Aviation Command the Indian Ocean. ISTIF Class frigates (the from the homeland. (Cengiz Topel, Kartepe/ first TCG Istanbul [F-515] Kocaeli). Major Naval The TNF main surface class is planned to enter Supporting of counter Bases of the Turkish fleet currently consists of TNF service on September piracy operations on the Naval Forces are located 8 GABYA Class (ex FFG-7 6, 2023), a test and coasts of Somalia and at Golcuk (Main Base) OHP Class), 4 MEKO 200 training ship TCG Ufuk ([A- the Gulf of Aden, under and Erdek in the Sea Track I (YAVUZ Class) 591] to be commissioned the framework of the of Marmara and Aksaz and 4 Track IIA and Track in 2021 and as the first United Nations Security and Foca in the Aegean IIB (BARBAROS Class) intelligence [ELINT/ Council (UNSC) and the Sea. There are also Frigates along with 6 SIGINT] ship of Turkey, Grand National Assembly naval bases in Bartin, BURAK Class (ex A69 Aviso she will act as “Turkey’s of Turkey (TBMM) since Karadeniz Ereglisi and Class Corvettes) and 4 ADA Eyes and Ears” in the 2009 and touring the Trabzon (Camburnu, Class Corvettes and 19 Fast Seas), 6 new generation African continent with under construction) in Patrol Boats (4 DOĞAN AIP submarines (first of a BARBAROS Turkish the Black Sea, in Mersin Class, 4 RÜZGAR Class, them TCG PiriReis [S-330] Naval Task Group, these and Iskenderun in the 2 YILDIZ Class, 3 KILIÇ-I will be inducted into TNF activities in 2014 were in , and and 6 KILIÇ-II Class). As service in 2022), Mid- essence the first sign that at Istanbul and Canakkale of March 24, 2021, the Life Upgrade (MLU) of the Turkish Naval Forces in the Bosphorus and TNF’s submarine fleet existing PREVEZE Class (TNF) demonstrated Dardanelles straits. consists of 4 AY Class, 4 (Type 209/1400) Diesel- that they wanted to be As one of the most PREVEZE Class and 4 GÜR Electric Submarines in the oceans, which was respected, powerful, Class Submarines. The and BARBAROS Class the primary motivation and capable navies in deliveries of Type 214TN frigates, a 27,000 for the on-going new the Mediterranean the REİS Class Submarines tons Multi-Purpose ships, submarines and TNF currently has Naval will be completed during Amphibious Assault missile projects that were Air Bases at Cengiz Topel 2022-2027. Contracts Ship (LHD) TCG Anadolu launched to build future Kartepe, Canakkale and have already been signed on which helicopters naval forces. Dalaman. for the Test and Training and UAVs/UCAVs will be

117 Turkish Naval Task Group

The “Turkish Naval Task Group (TDGG)” concept started in 2010 as a result of the “Open Sea” policy of the TNF. The Turkish Naval Task Group performed its first activation from May 10 - July 5, 2010, and this was one of the concrete indicators of transformation in the Turkish Naval Forces Strategy.

©©TNFC The Turkish Naval Task Group, which comes into A-580 TCG Akar prepares for a RAS mission view as a first initiative in history of TNF has been Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the of the Southern Task Group Replenishment established as a high seas Somalia Basin, the Arabian Commander (December at Sea (RAS) & task group formed to Sea and the Indian Ocean 26, 2019 – March 7, 2020), TNF’s Logistic operate in geographies in 2011 (performed port the Northern Task Group far from homeland. The visits in 8 countries), and the Commander (March 7, 2020 Support Ship Turkish Maritime Task Group group travelled around the – July 16, 2020), the Western Programs not only demonstrates African continent in 2014. Task Group Commander Given the realities of the transformation in BARBAROS Turkish Naval (July 16, 2020 – August 25, Turkey’s geostrategic the TNF but also its Task Group, that deployed to 2020), and the Commodore situation and the TNF’s determination to continue the African Continent during of the 2nd Corvette Flotilla recent strategy and this transformation. March 17 and June 27, 2014 (August 25, 2020 – October priorities, an afloat support From this point of view, it comprised of 2 frigates (TCG 1, 2020) respectively. Since capability is essential. can be described as the OruçReis and TCG Gediz), 1 October 1, 2020 the mission Replenishment at sea implementation of the corvette (TCG Heybeliada) was carried out by 2 frigates (RAS, NATO) or underway strategy focusing on the and 1 fleet replenishment under the command of the replenishment (UNREP, high seas. In the 2030s, ship (TCG Yarbay Kudret Commodore of the 5th US Navy) is a method of when new platforms such GUNGOR). During this Destroyer Flotilla. transferring fuel, munitions, as ISTIF Class Frigates, TCG mission the BARBAROS The Fleet Replenishment and stores from one ship Anadolu and her sister Turkish Naval Task Group Ships of TCG Akar (A-580) to another while holding a ship TCG Trakya LHDs, TCG performed 25 port visits to and TCG Yarbay Kudret steady course and speed, Derya DIMDEG, TF-2000 a total of 24 countries (19 of GUNGOR (A-595) that generally between 12 and Air Defence Destroyers and these countries were visited belong to the Turkish 16 knots. The ability to MILDEN Submarines are for the first time by Turkish Logistic Support Ship replenish warships at sea included in the inventory, Naval units) on the African Division based in Golcuk, enables them to be on the TNF is expected to continent. Kocaeli supported the task for extended periods, establish an Open Sea Task Starting from December 26, Turkish Naval Task Group which also significantly Force. 2019 the Turkish Naval Task during activation. However, enhances their operational The Turkish Naval Task Group was tasked to provide due to their low constant capability and flexibility. As Group, which does ancillary support to Turkey’s cruising speeds (at 13kts) a significant force multiplier not have a permanent ‘Operation Mediterranean they could not keep pace RAS capability extends the headquarters and force Shield’ and ‘NATO’s with the frigates they range and sustainment of structure, performed its Operation Sea Guardian’ escort, and this caused the both surface combatants following activation in as well as to demonstrate a Turkish Naval Task Group to and amphibious vessels 2011, 2014, and in 2019/20. presence & wave the flag in navigate at a slower speed. with embarked land forces. The TDGG operates in the Central Mediterranean Taking lesson from this RAS Ships provide greater different regions during Sea. Within the scope of this experience, the TNF has reach and endurance each activation period. In mission the Turkish Naval requested the DIMDEG ship and allow self-reliant and this context, it operated in Task Group was activated to have a higher cruising sustained operations to be the Mediterranean in 2010 four times during December speed than the existing conducted away from an (performed port visits in 26, 2019 and October 1, replenishment ships in the onshore support base. This 9 countries), in the Red 2020 under the command inventory.

118 afloat support capability, concurrently to provide the ship ever built for the main contractor and which enables warships full range of afloat support Turkish Navy by a private in May of 2016 the SSB to provide an on-going to surface combatants and Turkish shipyard) Fleet received proposals from presence and an immediate task groups to increase Replenishment Ships and two Istanbul-based private response to a developing both their range and TCG Albay Hakki BURAK shipyards, Sedef Shipyard situation, is vital for the sustainability. This not only (A-571) and TCG Yuzbasi and Sefine Shipyard. During TNF and Turkish Naval Task includes diesel fuel, aviation I. TOLUNAY Liquid Fuel the Defence Industry Group. Without an afloat fuel, oil, and lubricants, but Tankers. Executive Committee’s support ship to replenish also dries stores including January 31, 2018 meeting fuel and other essential food, refrigerated and TCG Derya (DIEC, Turkey’s top decision- consumable stores the frozen stores, general stores Replenishment making body on defence TNF’s surface units are and spare parts, water, and at Sea & Combat industrial procurement) restricted to operating ammunition. Support Ship Sefine Shipyard was at distances no greater (DIMDEG) selected under the DIMDEG than their half-range Although the acquisition of Project and the SSB was from support. To achieve new surface combatants The DIMDEG Project given the green light to start extended periods at sea, and amphibious ships is has was launched meet contractual negotiations surface combatants/units important, being able to the Turkish Naval Forces with the company. The must either have access support them as part of Command (TNFC)’s DIMDEG Detailed Design to closer shore support the TNF’s capability to new generation Fleet & Construction Phase or be accompanied by deploy locally, regionally, Replenishment Ship contract was signed a replenishment ship. and worldwide, is also of requirement, to ensure fuel between the SSB and As demonstrated by crucial importance. In this and water transport and Sefine Shipyard on June the Turkish Naval Task context, along with surface supply needs are satisfied 28, 2018. According to the Group, with suitable combatants, the TNF also for surface units in the open contract schedule, the TCG replenishment ships and launched projects to renew seas around the world. Derya Replenishment at Sea the ability to resupply at its logistics assets. The (RAS) & Combat Support sea, surface combatants/ TNF intends to expand its The project comprises Ship would be delivered to units can remain on station logistics fleet by 2025 with two phases: Contractual the TNF in the 58th month for weeks at a time. As a the induction of a locally Design and Detailed Design following the contract general indication, a surface constructed 22,000- & Construction. The ship’s effective date. combatant supported by ton Replenishment at initial design was carried out a replenishment ship is Sea & Combat Support by the TNFC Design Project On 25 January 2019 Sefine limited only by crew rest Ship (DIMDEG) TCG Office (DPO) located at the Shipyard signed a contract considerations. In addition Derya, 2 medium-sized Istanbul Naval Shipyard, with Aselsan-Havelsan to their primary role of Logistic Support Ships while some activities/tests Business Partnership for supporting maritime task and 2 (+2 optional) new required for the design the procurement and groups in both open water Replenishment Tankers. phase were performed integration of combat and littoral operations, These new logistic support by STM under a contract systems (including replenishment ships are ships will assist the existing awarded by the Presidency Havelsan’s ADVENT also critical joint logistic fleet of TCG Akar (A- of Defence Industries Combat Management assets. RAS Ships are not, 580, entered service in (SSB) on October 1, 2012. System [CMS], Ship Data however, just tankers. They September 1987) and TCG For the Detailed Design Distribution System, Ship are a ‘one-stop logistic Yarbay Kudret Gungor & Construction Phase a Information System and shop’ and must carry (A-595, entered service tender was launched in Message Operating System several different cargoes in October 1995, the first May 2016 to select the as well as Aselsan’s MAR-D

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A-595 TCG Yarbay Kudret GÜNGÖR Fleet Replenishment Ship 119 The CGI of DIMDEG Vessel

Surveillance Radar, 25mm helipad that will allow for Logistic Support Construction of the first STOP Stabilized Naval take-off and landing in day Ship Project Logistic Support Ship TCG Gun System, IFF System, & night conditions and can Yuzbasi Gungor DURMUS Integrated Communication refuel helicopters. Thanks Covering the acquisition (A-574), started in 2015 and System, KIRLANGIÇ EO/ to its dual enclosed hangar of two oil tankers from a the ship was launched on IR Reconnaissance & facilities, two multi-purpose local shipyard the Logistic October 8, 2016 at Selah Surveillance System, SatCom helicopters up to 15 tons Support Ship Project Shipyard. The second System, and 2x GÖKDENİZ can be embarked on the commenced in July 2012 ship of the project, TCG CIWS) for the DIMDEG. ship. To be able to serve as to provide logistic support Ustegmen Arif EKMEKCI a command-and-control for the TNF’s surface (A-575) was launched on The TCG Derya RAS & ship, TCG Derya DIMDEG will combatants deployed July 8, 2017. Combat Support Ship feature two separate CICs. in the TNF’s operational will be a multi-purpose In 2019 Selah Shipyard The first one is for combat regions including the replenishment ship (AOR), declared concordat due management purposes, Marmara Sea, Black Sea, which effectively combines to the economic crisis the second one with Aegean and the Eastern the functions of a fleet and thus could not fulfil numerous OPDESKs (they Mediterranean. The ships oiler and stores ship. The its commitments under are commercial products will provide combat platform will be used for the contract even though rather than military standard support in terms of logistic replenishment at sea of an agreement was made OPCONs) can serve as a support and will meet fuel, water, food, spare between the Turkish Naval Joint Operations Command the liquid fuel (F-76 and parts, medical supplies, Forces Command and Selah Center or in case of a natural JP-5), fresh water and and ammunition for the Shipyard for the delayed disaster as a Natural Disaster food requirements of the platforms of the TNF. TCG acceptance of the first Management Center. surface combatants both Derya DIMDEG will have ship TCG Yuzbasi Gungor at sea and ashore. Logistic an overall length of 194.8 According to a SSB DURMUS (A-574, which was Support Ships with their meters, a height of 7.2 statement, issued on July stated to be 98% complete) on-board capabilities can meters, displacement of 13, 2018 many Turkish in the Logistics Support also support humanitarian 22,000 tons and a beam of companies, including Ship Project. During the aid and peace support 24.4 meters. To be powered Aselsan, Havelsan and second half of 2019 the SSB operations. by two gas turbines Turkish Loyd will take part terminated the contract (LM2500, in June 2020 GE in the DIMDEG Project and Istanbul-based private signed with Selah Shipyard Marine received a contract the ship will be integrated shipyard Selah Shipyard under the Logistic Support from Sefine Shipyard to with ADVENT Combat was selected in May 2014 Ship Project. In his opening provide two LM2500 marine Management System. “The and the contact was speech at the 9th Marine gas turbines for DIMDEG) Industrial Participation and awarded on November 4, Systems Seminar held at the and two diesel engines, the Offset (IP/O) commitment 2014, with an advanced METU Culture and Congress TCG Derya RAS & Combat in the DIMDEG Project will payment by the SSB which Center on October 14-15, Support Ship will have a be realized at over 77%” took place on November 2019, Alper KOSE, Head of maximum speed of 24 the Presidency said in a 24, 2014. According to the the SSB Naval Platforms knots, endurance of 30 days statement. The TCG Derya contract Logistic Support Department, also shared (minimum) and a maximum RAS & Combat Support Ship Ships should have been information about the range of 4,500nm. The will be inducted into the commissioned in 2018. contract termination and ship will also have a large TNF’s service in 2024. said, “the Logistics Support

120 Logistic Support Ships at Selah Shipyard

Ship contractor declared of 60 (53+12) personnel accommodations and the procurement of concordat because of and are able to perform provide Full Monitoring 2 (+2 optional) new financial problems. We helicopter operations at and Control of major ship Replenishment Tankers terminated the contract, Sea State 4 and fuel supply systems from MCR and along with spare parts, but we will continue at Sea State 5. Featuring damage control stations, training service and the project. So, there enough provisions for 30 automatic stability and related documents. will be no loss in the days at sea, the Logistic loading control system. According to the RPF project, there is a delay, Support Ships are fitted For self-protection, the document bidders should but we will continue.” with Astern Fuelling vessels will be armed submit their proposals by The SSB selected Systems (AFS), which are with a pair of Aselsan 12.7 March 15, 2021. According Savunma Teknolojileri ve capable of transporting mm Remote Controlled to the RFP, the main Muhendislik Ticaret A.S. fuel to a vessel sailing Stabilized Machine Gun mission of these ships also known as STM for the behind the replenishment Systems (STOP). The would be to meet liquid completion and delivery vessel and able to carry 8 ships also have a large fuel requirements of Fast of the Logistic Support ISO containers. helicopter deck that allows Attack Craft (FAC) in a Vessels. According to the for take-off and landing safe and rapid manner in current schedule TCG The vessels have a and the refuelling of a possible naval operation Yuzbasi Gungor DURMUS capacity to hold 4,036 helicopters. The helipad and/or war, while they are (A-574) will be delivered in tons of F-76 diesel fuel, allows day and night in a waiting/hiding place. 2021 and TCG Ustegmen 336 tons of helicopter fuel helicopter take-off and The Turkish Navy’s Albay Arif EKMEKCI (A-575) will (F-44/JP-5) and 594 tons landing and is designed Hakkı BURAK Class liquid be delivered in 2022. of freshwater and at least to support multi-purpose fuel tankers TCG Albay 108m3 of food/meals. helicopters up to 15 tons. Hakki BURAK (A-571) and With a displacement of The platform is a mono- The ship has a hydraulic TCG Yuzbasi I. TOLUNAY 8,744 tons at full load, hull type vessel, all-steel crane, which has a lifting are currently providing the 105.44 meter long construction, designed to capacity of 18 tons and an afloat fuel support Logistic Support Ships’ meet speed, sea keeping electrical crane, which has capability for the FAC in maximum speed would manoeuvrability and a lifting capacity of 2 tons. TNF service. Speaking be over 12 knots and stability requirements. at Defence & Technology could reach 9,500nm at The expected service Replenishment Days event organized by full load displacement, life of these vessels is Tankers for Fast ITU SAVTEK on March sea state 2. Equipped with 30 years. The ships will Attack Craft 24, 2021, Alper KOSE, conventional all diesel- have unlimited operation Head of the SSB Naval CPP propulsion system, capability up to sea state Under the Replenishment Platforms Department the Logistics Support 5 and will be operable with Tankers Procurement disclosed that the SSB Ships are powered by some limitations in sea Project, on December will soon launch a tender two diesel engines each state 6 or higher. The ships 9, 2020 the SSB issued for the procurement of generating 1,520kW. The have 100% redundancy a Request for Proposal Replenishment Tankers Logistics Support Ships for critical systems and (RFP) document to Procurement Project can complement a crew fully air-conditioned local shipyards for

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TurAF to Replace KC-135R Stratotankers with A330 MRTT Aircraft

by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ

The veteran KC- According to the information the inventory on a one- TurAF due to Turkey’s military 135R Stratotanker I have received, concrete to-one basis. According presence (base/units) in 15 Tanker Aircraft in progress has been made in to my sources, there is a countries around the world, the inventory of the the negotiations that started plan to procure the planes including Syria, Libya, Qatar, with Airbus Defense & Space in 2+5 as part of Turkey’s Somalia, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Turkish Air Force in 2020, and it is said that the higher business package and Sudan to ensure its (TurAF) is expected green light for the project demand. Although the own national security and to be replaced with may be given in the summer A330 MRTT Aircraft has a international missions under the new generation of 2021 (July/August). higher fuel and personnel/ the NATO or UN umbrella, A330 Multi Role cargo carrying capacity and the potential for the Tanker Transport Within the scope of the compared to the veteran emergence of different (MRTT) Aircraft from project, which will be carried KC-135R Stratotanker unforeseen missions and out under the coordination Airbus Defense & Aircraft (it is estimated that configurations for the A330 of ASFAT (Military Factory missions performed with MRTT Fleet. The A330 MRTT Space (ADS) in the and Shipyard Management coming years. The 7 KC-135Rs today can be has sufficient spare capacity Inc.) within the Turkish performed with 4 or 5 A330 to take advantage of new A330 MRTT was one Ministry of National Defense MRTTs) the A330 MRTT can digital technologies and can of two candidates (MoND), a total of 7 A330 be sufficient, I assess that be fitted with a wide range evaluated as part of MRTT Aircraft are expected the two important factors of sensors to enhance its the TurAF’s need for to be delivered to the Turkish in determining the number features beyond air-to-air a New Generation Air Force, to replace the 7 of A330 MRTTs as 7 are the refuelling and strategic air Tanker Aircraft. KC-135R Stratotankers in increasing workload of the transport.

122 According to the current plan, in the first phase, ASFAT will select 7 aircraft ©©Airbus with the lowest engine flight hours among the A330- 200 widebody passenger airliner in the Turkish Airlines (THY) Fleet on behalf of the MSB (there are 14 A330- 200 aircraft with GE CF6- 80E1 engines in the THY fleet). Then, the first plane will be ready for the MRTT conversion with preliminary work expected to take 6 the structural transformation provides maintenance and the first time after the UK. months (for example, the work on the other 5 aircraft to repair services to A330- As may be remembered, paint on it will be wiped, and be carried out in Turkey. 200 aircraft, including their the transformation process the seats in the cabin will be avionic systems, may also of the first 2 FSTA Voyager removed). With the help of During the MRTT conversion take part in the structural Tanker/Transport Aircraft technical support and related process of each the A330- transformation studies. The under the documents from Airbus, 200 aircraft, some 16,000 company Airbus Defense (RAF) Future Strategic Tanker structural transformation types of new components & Space will provide the Aircraft (FSTA) Program (14 work on the aircraft is will be installed and necessary technical and aircraft in total) was carried expected to be carried out approximately 450 new know-how support for the out in Getafe, Spain, in 2009 at the 2nd Air Maintenance electrical harnesses (for preliminary preparation and and 2010; while the 3rd and Factory Directorate (2nd a total cabling length of structural transformation 4th planes were converted AMFD, former 2nd Air more than 50 km), as well work to be carried out on at Cobham Aviation Services' Supply Maintenance Center as 6,000 brackets and the aircraft. The subsystems facilities in Bournemouth, [ASMC], the name of facilities 1,700 connectors. TurAF to be integrated into the England. However, due to was changed to the 2nd A330 MRTTs are believed plane under the MRTT the delay in the process and Air Maintenance Factory to have the ability to refuel transformation work will the RAF's decommissioning Directorate in March 2017). both probe and receptacle- also be procured from ADS. of the venerable VC-10 and equipped aircraft and to be If the project is implemented, Tristar tanker aircraft in The first A330-200 aircraft, able to receive fuel as well. the MRTT conversion work 2013, it was decided to also which will be transformed of A330-200 aircraft will transform the other 10 A330- into a "green aircraft" within It is said that the company be carried out in Turkey for 200 aircraft in Getafe. the 6-month preparatory Turkish Technic, which work, will then be sent to Airbus Defense & Space's facilities in Getafe located 20km south of Madrid, the capital of Spain, for the MRTT structural transformation (conversion) work that is expected to take 12 months. A certain number of Turkish personnel will also participate in the structural transformation work on the first aircraft at the Getafe facilities and receive on-the-job training. Although not certain at this stage, it is stated that in case of demand, the MRTT structural transformation work on the second A330- 200 can also be carried out at the Getafe facilities, but ©©Airbus there is a definite plan for

123 TurAF’s 10th ©©Airbus A400M Aircraft Planned for Delivery in January 2022

As may be remembered, under the A400M Aircraft Retrofit Contract signed between Airbus Defense & Space and ASFAT on October 3, 2019, the retrofit work of the first A400M Aircraft (MSN- 009/13-0009) was started in December 2020 at the 2nd AMFD, which is the authorized maintenance fuel tanks, the A330 MRTT aircraft without an external center for the A400M The Airbus is capable of performing weapon load up to a range of aircraft. The retrofit work, A330 Multi Role three different tasks in one 3,600nm (6,700km, with a 25 which includes software Tanker Transport mission with zero turnaround tons cargo load, this distance and hardware upgrades, is (MRTT) time (Air-to-Air Refueling is 2,800nm [5,200km]). expected to be completed [AAR], Passenger/Military Additionally, it can transport in July 2021, and the Based on the Airbus’ popular Personnel/VIP Transport 266 passengers or 130 preliminary work for the A330-200 widebody and Aeromedical Evacuation NATO standard stretchers second aircraft (MSN- passenger airliner, the A330 [AME]). Promoted as in a two-class configuration 013/14-0013) is expected Multi Role Tanker Transport the only new generation or 300 passengers with to begin. Following the (MRTT) Aircraft can carry tanker aircraft solution in their personal belongings retrofit process, the 9 111 tons (245,000lb) of fuel the market that offers true in a single-class layout to A400M Aircraft in the on its wide wings and tail. multi-role capabilities in this intercontinental distances at TurAF inventory is planned Thanks to this feature, no respect, the A330 MRTT a high speed, comfortably. to reach Full Operational modification is required can refuel 82.2 tons at a As part of the Strategic Level (FOL) by 2023/2024. in the fuselage to load the range of 500nm (926km). Transport Mission, the It is stated that the TurAF fuel tanks onto the aircraft. With 64,000kg (140,800lb) A330 MRTT can ferry 40 A400M Fleet has an overall As all fuel is carried on the of fuel, the A330 MRTT can tons (88,000lb) of cargo mission capable rate of wings and tail, the A330 perform an AAR mission at and 300 troops with military 85%. Since the 10th A400M MRTT can carry up to 45 500nm for 5 hours, or for equipment to a distance of aircraft to be delivered in tons (99,000lb) of additional 4 hours and 30 minutes at 8,400km (4,500nm), 30 tons January 2022 will already cargo in the cabin. Being 1,000nm (1,852km) with (66,000lb) of cargo, and 200 be in the latest software and the only new generation 55,000kg (121,000lb) of fuel. rescue personnel with their hardware configuration, it tanker that can carry 111 The A330 MRTT can provide equipment to a distance of will not undergo the retrofit tons of fuel without auxiliary fuel to 4 fighter/bomber 10,200km (5,500nm) and, process. Retrofit work is being carried out in the newly built private aircraft hangar with a construction area of 10,000 m2 and a height of 24 m equipped with high-tech protection equipment, and the second hangar is expected to be completed soon. According to the information I have received, the preliminary preparation and structural transformation of the A330 MRTTs will be carried out in

this hangar. ©©Airbus

124 from the danger zone, it can transport 250 evacuees with ©©Airbus 20 tons (44,000lb) of cargo to a distance of 12,000km (6,500nm).

The A330 SMART MRTT, the new version of the A330 MRTT with Automatic Air-to- Air Refueling (A3R) capability, can also be used as a communication node and command & control aircraft apart from air-to-air refueling and transport missions with its Link 16 Tactical Data Link and Broadband SATCOM capability. Royal Norwegian Air Force, capability such as F-35 and (also in the same position Belgian Air Force and Czech F/A-18, 1,800kg/min fuel on KC-46A), unlike other As of June 2021, a total Air Force). transfer rate), the Fuselage tanker aircraft in service. of 61 A330 MRTT have Refuelling Unit (FRU, The operator manages the been ordered, 47 of which With a total length of Cobham 805E, for large refueling process remotely, have been delivered. The 58.80m, a height of 17.40m, aircraft with hose-and- thanks to cameras with day A330MRT Fleet has over and a wingspan of 60.3m, drogue capability such as and night vision capabilities. 250,000 flight hours in the A330 MRTT Aircraft A400M, 1,300kg/min fuel With the ARBS, two engines service. The A330 MRTT has a Maximum Take-Off transfer rate), and the Aerial backing up each other are Aircraft currently in service Weight (MTOW) of 233 tons Refueling Boom System used to increase the safety of with the Royal Australian and a Maximum Landing (ARBS, for aircraft with refueling, and even if one of Air Force (RAAF, 7 aircraft), Weight (MLW) of 182 tons. refueling port/receptacle the engines fails, the system the With a maximum payload/ such as F-16). Defined as the can complete its task with a (RSAF, 6 aircraft), the UAE Air cargo capacity of 45 tons "21st-century benchmark single engine (although the Force (3 aircraft), the Royal (99,000lb), the aircraft for new generation tanker/ fuel transfer rate is slightly Air Force (RAF, 14 aircraft), is powered by General transport aircraft," the reduced). Furthermore, the Republic of Singapore Electric (GE) CF6-80E1A3 A330 MRTT can transfer thanks to the Universal Air Force (RSAF, 6 aircraft), (320kN) or Rolls-Royce 100 liters of fuel per second Aerial Refueling Receptacle the French Air Force (12 Trant 772B (316kN) engines. and 3,600kg (1,200 gallons/ Slipway Installation (UARRSI), aircraft) and the Republic In addition, the A330 MRTT min) of fuel per minute with the A330 MRTT can also of Korea Air Force (ROKAF, 4 can be equipped with three the Aerial Refueling Boom refuel from another MRTT/ aircraft), as well as the NATO/ different refueling systems, System (ARBS) with a fly- tanker aircraft to increase its NSPA Multinational MRTT which allow aircraft with by-wire system. flight range. Squadron (NATO Support different probes to be and Procurement Agency, 9 refueled in the air: two The Aerial Refueling aircraft, Royal Netherlands Air underwing refueling pods Console, where fuel transfer Force, Luxembourg Armed (Cobham 905E, for aircraft is controlled, is located Forces, German Air Force, with probe-and-drogue just behind the cockpit

©©Airbus 125 Boeing KC-135 ©©Cem DOĞUT Stratotanker

7 KC-135R Stratotanker Tanker Aircraft, which provide the Turkish Air Force with the opportunity to become a global force and significantly increase the operational efficiency by giving the combat units the ability to respond to threats around our country without changing their locations, operate within the 101st Tanker Squadron (Call Name: Asena) stationed at the 10th Tanker Base Command in İncirlik, . The planes were delivered to the US Air Force in 1959-1963 can be attached to the Metal fatigue now occurs April 2011. Additionally, in the KC-135 configuration. boom for aerial refueling in the KC-135R Aircraft the US Air Force provided They were decommissioned of aircraft with refueling in the inventory of the training to Turkish Air in 1993 and started to probes (the tanker retains 101st Tanker Squadron, Force personnel for the be stored at the 309th its articulated boom but the youngest of which GATM System under a Aerospace Maintenance has a special shuttlecock- is 58 years old, and the two-week course held at and Regeneration Group shaped hose/drogue, maintenance, repair, Mildenhall Air Base of the (AMARG), and later sometimes called a basket, and operating costs of Royal Air Force in England. modernized and delivered at the end of it instead of the aircraft are gradually The course consisted of to the Turkish Air Force the standard nozzle). The increasing. KC-135R two phases, Classroom between December 1997 101st Tanker Squadron has Aircraft were modernized Training and On-board and July 1998. a limited number of this with Global Air Traffic Training. KC-135R refueling adapter in its Management (GATM) Aircraft had previously The TurAF first gained air inventory and is generally System avionics in the early undergone Pacer-CRAG refueling capability in July used during aerial refueling 2010s. In this context, the (Compass Radar and 1995 with the leased KC- missions in multinational first upgraded KC-135R Global Positioning System) 135R Aircraft and later in exercises. aircraft was delivered in modernization December 1997 with the second-hand KC-135R Aircraft, taken out of storage from AMARG in 1996 and modernized with new engines and avionics. With a fuel capacity of 92 tons, the KC-135R can transfer 52 tons of fuel to other aircraft during air-to-air refueling. The KC-135R Stratotanker, which can stay in the air for 8 hours during aerial refueling missions, has a range of 2,419km (up to 17,766km for ferry missions). KC-135R Airplanes are equipped with an aerial refueling boom in the tail to refuel aircraft with embedded refueling ports/receptacles. However, ©©Cem DOĞUT a "boom-drogue adapter"

126 ATMACA Hits a Real Ship Target for the First Time The ATMACA Anti- process. The serial Ship Missile developed production contract by Roketsan with the was signed on October latest technological 29, 2018, and the first advancements recently firing test of ATMACA hit a ship target for the was carried out from the first time in the final fire TCG Kınalıada corvette in test before its entry into November 2019. ATMACA the inventory. ATMACA also hit the target with will strengthen modern full accuracy in the test navy platforms with its carried out with live long range and high warhead configuration precision and it is planned in February 2021. to be delivered to the Naval Forces Command ATMACA differentiates Altimeter subsystems, developing technologies, in the second half of 2021. ATMACA uses its active the missile was designed itself from its radar seeker to find its using composite material Launched from the TCG competitors target with high accuracy. technologies to reduce Kınalıada corvette, the weight and increase Surface-to-Surface Anti- ATMACA can be utilized With a range of over structural strength, and Ship Missile ATMACA hit in all weather conditions 220 km, ATMACA has with maximum utilization its ship target on June and it is resistant to an advanced and of these technologies 18 successfully, as in countermeasures with modern data link for in the production of previous fire tests. target update, re-attack its target update, re- the missile. ATMACA and mission abort attack and mission was developed with Minister of National capabilities. In addition, abort capabilities. The domestic and national Defense Hulusi Akar, Force thanks to the advanced system offers the most resources and will be Commanders, Head of the mission planning system efficient mission profile used effectively by the Digital Transformation (3D routing), it can be and provides operation Naval Forces for the Office Ali Taha Koç, Vice effective against fixed modes of timing, firing protection Turkey’s President of Defense and moving targets. and hitting the target. interests and rights in Industries Faruk Yiğit, Equipped with a Global the Blue Homeland and Roketsan General Positioning System (GPS), ATMACA also makes will undertake important Manager Murat İkinci an Inertial Measurement a difference with its tasks in this field and foreign delegations Unit, Barometric prominent structural watched the fire test Altimeter and Radar design. In line with live. Before its entry to the inventory, ATMACA managed to get full credit ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile Technical Features in the final firing test. Length: 4.3 m – 5.2 m Tests Started in Weight: < 750 kg 2016 Range: > 220 km

ATMACA’s first flight Guidance: Inertial Navigation System + Global Positioning System + Barometric Altimeter + Radar Altimeter test was carried out in Warhead Type: High Explosive with Penetration 2016 and at that time Warhead Weight: 220 kg successfully completed Data Link: Target Update, Re-Attack, Re-Target and Mission Abort Capability many shots during the Seeker: Active RF test and qualification

127 Turkish Defence & Aerospace Sector Has Managed to Increase Its Exports by 45.5% During First Six Months of 2021!

by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ

Exporting its defence April, 51.6% in May and TIM, while the Industry Federation, Qatar, Poland products to over 140 32.6% in June compared has exported 3.627 tons and the Netherlands. countries around the to the same period of the of defence and aerospace world Turkey is targeting to previous year, despite the equipment in June 2020, As in previous periods, the become a top six country negative effects of the it increased to 5.654 tons U.S.A. ranked first in the in the world in terms of COVID-19 pandemic. Export in June 2021, represents a defence and aerospace defence and aerospace revenues are expected to 55.9% increase. And during industry exports during exports. According to increase further in 2021 January 1st – June 30th of January 1st – June 30th “Strategic Plan 2019- and even exceed 2019 2021 Turkish Defence & of 2021. Exports to this 2023,” document issued (US$2.740,144 Billion Aerospace Industry has country increased by 67.8% by the SSB on December 4, according to TIM data), managed to export around to US$582.084 Million 2019, Turkish Defence and which closed at record high. 32.828kg weight of defence (mainly military and civil Aerospace Sector’s annual and aerospace equipment, helicopter and aircraft parts, turnover will rise to US$26.9 According to Turkish which represents around component sales realized Billion, from US$8.761 Exporters Assembly (TIM) 70.5% increase compared under offset commitments Billion in 2018, defence and data, the Turkish Defence to the same period of the and hand guns). With a aerospace (both military and Aerospace Industry previous year (19.256kg). So total of around US$163.930 and commercial) exports to realized US$$166.997 Million as of the end of June 2021, Million in purchases, US$10.2 Billion and the local in defence and aerospace the average price of Turkish Azerbaijan the second content rate in defence and equipment exports in Defence & Aerospace largest recipient/importer aerospace projects will January, US$233.225 export products during followed by the UAE with reach to 75% by the end of Million in February, first six months of 2021 has around US$109.775 Million 2023, the year that will mark US$$246.973 Million in reached to US$40.8 per (represents a merely 3% the first centennial of the March, US$302.516 Million kilogram. increase compared to Republic of Turkey. in April, US$170.346 Million 2020). Germany with in May and US$221.791 Providing more efficient, US$79.360 Million ranked Having closed the year 2020 Million in June. According to low cost, combat proven, 4th in the list. Bangladesh with an exports revenue of TIM’s data, while the Turkish and less problematic ranked 5th withUS$57.480 US$2.279 Billion (TIM figure, Defence and Aerospace NATO-standard high-tech Million (represents a 8.191,2% according to SASAD 2020 Sector achieved some products for arms buyers, increase compared to 2020 Performance Report the 29% increase in exports Turkey emerges as a new and mainly stemming from total of export revenue in June 2021 compared arms exporter. Turkish ROKETSAN’s delivery of 3 in 2020 was US$2.266 to the previous month, Defence & Aerospace TRG-300 Tiger Guided Billion), which represents during January 1st – June Industry has managed Artillery Rocket Batteries a 16.8% decrease in export 30th of 2021, the Turkish to put 7 firms (ASELSAN, with 18 Multi Barrel Rocket of defence and aerospace Defence & Aerospace TUSAŞ, BMC, ROKETSAN, Launcher Systems (on products compared to Sector has managed to STM, FNSS and HAVELSAN) KAMAZ 65224 tactical 2019, Turkish Defence and increase its exports by on world’s 100 largest wheeled vehicle) as well Aerospace Industry has 45.5% to US$1.341.848 defence companies in as ASELSAN’s radio sets managed to increase its Billion level compared to 2020. According to TIM and MILMAST’s FHM-EM exports with considerable the US$922.528 Million figures the list of the top series telescopic mast figures during the first five realised during the same 15 countries that imported which host wide band radio months of 2021. As per period in 2020. defence and aerospace communication system the monthly export data products from Turkey antenna, Bangladesh is announced by the Turkish In parallel to steadily, even during January 1st – June also said to have interest Exporters Assembly (TIM), sharply, increase in export 30th of 2021 is composed to purchase 12 HURKUS-Bs Turkish Defence and revenues, the total weight of; the U.S.A., Azerbaijan, and T129Bs from TUSAS, Aerospace Industry exports of products exported by the UAE, Germany, HISAR-O+ Air Defence has increased 3.7% in the Turkish Defence & Bangladesh, Tunisia, the Missile System from January, 34.1% in February, Aerospace Industry is also UK, Uzbekistan, China, ASELSAN/ROKETSAN and 74.6% in March, 47.8% in in upward trend. According Jordan, Rwanda, Russian BAYRAKTAR TB2 UCAVs to data released by the

128 from BAYKAR DEFENCE). Tunisia with US$31.057 Million (represents a 12.201,9% increase compared to 2020 and mainly stemming from a US$150 Million contract awarded during the second half of 2020 and covers the deliveries of 5 Turkish Defense & Aerospace Industry companies’ products including TUSAS’ ANKA-S UCAVs, NUROL MACHINERY’s EJDER YALCIN 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicles and ASELSAN’s electro-optic systems) ranked 6th in the list. These countries were followed by the UK with US$21.677 Million, Uzbekistan with US$21.096 Million, China with US$20.486 Million (represents a 76.577,6% increase compared to 2020), Jordan with US$19.313 Million Turkey Exports Bayraktar (represents 5.148,7% increase), Rwanda with US$16.460 Million (represents TB2 UCAVs to Poland around 13.603.206% increase compared to 2020 [just at US$12.000 Turkey`s first operational Forces and Security Forces Thousand level] and mainly stemming UCAV, Bayraktar TB2, accumulated 120,000 flight hours from Katmerciler’s 4x4 HIZIR, ATES and designed and developed in 2020. Thus, TB2 UCAVs surpassed KHAN wheeled armoured vehicles indigenously by Baykar 320,000 hours of successful flight ordered under a Euro39.450 Million Defense, will be exported to in total. This figure is above the contract disclosed on February 1, 2021), Poland. The export contract total flight hours performed by Russian Federation with US$14.530 was signed at the Presidential manned military aircraft in Turkey. Million, Qatar with US$14.346 Million, Complex by Baykar General Currently, 180 Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs Poland with US$13.411 Million and the Manager Haluk BAYRAKTAR are in service with the Armed Forces Netherlands with US$11.817 Million and Polish Defense Minister of Turkey, Ukraine, Qatar, and (represents a fall by 59.5% compared Mariusz BLASZCZAK in the Azerbaijan. to 2020). presence of President Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN and Polish The contract signed in Ankara According to TIM’s data during President Andrzej Sebastian includes 4 systems (24 Bayraktar January 1st – June 30th of 2021, the DUDA. TB2 UCAVs) as well as ground Turkish Defence & Aerospace Industry control stations, ground data has exported US$594.965 Million May 24, 2021, Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs terminals, MAM-C & MAM-L (represents a 66.4% increase compared will fly in the skies of Poland after smart micro munitions, SAR radars, to 2020) in defence and aerospace Ukraine, Qatar, and Azerbaijan; simulators, spare parts, training, equipment to North America/U.S.A., thus, for the first time, Turkey will and logistics support services. In US$153.919 Million (represents a export a state-of-the-art UCAV addition, according to the Polish 10.5% decrease compared to 2020) (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) Ministry of National Defense, the to EU Member Countries, US$33.737 to a NATO and European Union (EU) contract also includes a 24-month Million (represents a 23.2% increase member country. warranty period and technology compared to 2020) to other European transfer for the maintenance of countries, around US$158.718 Million Within the scope of the contract, engines, ground control stations, (represents around a 12.5% decrease Turkey will deliver 4 systems, and electro-optical targeting compared to 2020) to the Middle including 24 Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs, systems. It is also stated that the East countries, US$207.226 Million to ground control stations (GCS), first set of UCAVs will be delivered the Commonwealth of Independent and ground data terminals (GCT). to the Polish Armed Forces by the States (CIS, represents a 566% increase In addition, MAM-C and MAM-L end of 2022, and the entire order compared to 2020), around US$88.080 smart micro munitions developed is expected to be completed by Million to other Asian countries, around nationally by Roketsan will be the end of 2024. The report also US$71.051 Million (represents a 1.106,6% exported to Poland. states that the cost of one set of increase compared to 2020) to African TB2 systems is US$67 million, so countries and around US$13.437 According to Baykar Defense, the total sales price is estimated at Million (represents a 62.9% decrease the Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs in the around US$260-270 million. compared to 2020) to countries in the inventory of the Turkish Armed East Asia

129 3rd Gökbey Helicopter Prototype Successfully The U.S. Approves Performed Its First Flight T129 ATAK Export to On June 28 President of Defense Industries Prof. Dr. İsmail DEMİR announced that the 3rd Gökbey Philippines Helicopter prototype successfully performed its first In April 2021, TUSAŞ President & CEO Temel KOTİL made a flight. Sharing a video of the test DEMİR said, "With statement on CNN Türk that the U.S. has given permission this flight, which lasted approximately 40 minutes, for the engines of the ATAK helicopters to be exported to the we included a new prototype in flight test activities." Philippines and that they will start the production of T129s in the coming months. KOTİL, on the other hand, stated that The T625 Multi-Role Helicopter Program was the United States has not yet approved for export to Pakistan. initiated to meet the light-weight class helicopter requirements both for military and private users Speaking at an event organized by Yıldız Technical University, worldwide. It was launched upon the decision of TUSAŞ Corporate Marketing, and Communications President the Defence Industry Executive Committee dated Serdar DEMİR stated that TUSAŞ had signed contracts on June 15, 2010. The Turkish Light Class Utility with Pakistan and the Philippines for the export of T129 Helicopter (TLUH) Program was signed between helicopters. "We are still waiting for Congress approval for the SSB and Turkish Aerospace which was awarded Pakistan, and we are working for it. The approval process for the amount of US$687.3 million in a contract dated the Philippines has been completed. For the first time, the June 26th, 2013. The contract became effective on ATAK helicopter will be exported abroad." september 6 and the kick-off meeting was held on October 11th, 2013. Pakistan and Turkey signed a US$1.5 billion contract for the sale of 30 T129 Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopters in 2018. 4 Turkish Companies Compete in the Medium Class UGV Project TEBER Guidance Kits On June 27, President of Defense Industries Prof. Dr. to Receive Adjustable İsmail Demir stated that they are determined to show their experience and success in unmanned aerial Proximity Sensor vehicles (UAV) in sea and land vehicles He shared the following via his social media account, "We are On July 14, President of Defense Industries Prof. Dr. determined to show our experience and success İsmail DEMİR shared a video on his social media account in UAVs in sea and land vehicles as well. Within the stating that the TEBER laser guidance kits used on the framework of our Medium Class 1st Level Unmanned MK-82 General Purpose Bombs will be integrated with Ground Vehicle (UGV) Project, we continue our an adjustable Proximity Fuze, developed by Roketsan. prototype racing activities. After the inspection and DEMİR said, "The adjustable Proximity Sensor, developed mobility tests of the UGVs produced by Aselsan, Best by Roketsan, will be integrated into the TEBER laser Grup, Elektroland, and Havelsan, firing tests were guidance kits used on the MK-82 General Purpose also carried out with the 7.62 mm weapon system. Bombs. Thus, the effectiveness of our precision-guided Following performance tests, we will complete our munitions will be increased." prototype race next month."

130 Roketsan Starts Serial Next-Generation Production of the New Electronic Warfare Armor Package for Leopard 2A4 Tanks System SANCAK President of Defense Industries Prof. Dr. İsmail Delivered to Turkish DEMİR announced that the Turkish Land Forces Armed Forces Leopard 2A4 tanks have started their upgrade to domestic armor packages designed and produced President of Defense Industries Prof. Dr. İsmail DEMİR to meet modern operational requirements. announced on his social media account that the Next President DEMİR made the following statements Generation Electronic Attack System SANCAK was on his social media accounts regarding the armor delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces. DEMİR shared, package for Leopard 2A4 tanks. “We have delivered the Next-Generation Electronic Attack System SANCAK to the Turkish Armed Forces, which will As part of our effort to increase the capabilities of provide a significant advantage on the battlefield by the Leopard 2A4 tanks in the Turkish Land Forces neutralizing strategic communication systems." inventory, we started the serial production of the armor packages designed and produced at Next Generation Jamming System SANCAK (MILKAR-4A2 the Ballistic Protection Center in Roketsan. The HF EA System) provides new capabilities such as: armor package, which was developed in different configurations for turret and hull, will provide • High mobility superior ballistic protection for Leopard 2A4 tanks • Broadband high output power and increase their survivability on the battlefield. • Jamming/deception in different types and modes In a press release published by Roketsan in • Electronic Support with broadband receiver February 2021, it was stated that 2 Leopard 2A4T1 tanks were delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces • Automatic link building and demodulation. in December 2020. Within the scope of the project, a total of 40 tanks are planned to be modernized.

PARS IV 6x6 Special Ops Variant to be Delivered This Year The Presidency of Defense Industries announced on its official social media account that the PARS IV 6x6 Special Operations Vehicle will be delivered to the security forces this year. Developed as part of the PARS 6x6 Mine-Resistant Vehicle Project, PARS IV 6x6 Special Operations Vehicle offers the highest protection in its class. The vehicle provides protection against hand-made explosives, high mine & ballistic protection and advanced mission equipment.

The introductory meeting for the 6x6 Mine- Resistant Vehicle Project, in which FNSS is the main contractor, was held at the FNSS Gölbaşı facilities on July 19, 2020, with the participation of the President of Defense Industries Prof. Dr. İsmail DEMİR, the Ministry of National Defense, Turkish Armed Forces, General Directorate of Security and defense industry representatives. Initially, 12 vehicles will be delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces.

131 ©©TUSAŞ AKSUNGUR will be the Turkish Aerospace is Backbone of Firefighting Building Europe`s Second Developed by Turkish Aerospace, the AKSUNGUR Unmanned Biggest Wind Tunnel For Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System has started its first duty. Taking off from TUSAS Facilities in ANKARA, AKSUNGUR will be located the Turkish Fighter ADANA Şakirpaşa Airport. It will be operated by the General Turkish Aerospace is building Turkey's biggest and Directorate of Forestry for firefighting purposes. Europe's second largest subsonic wind tunnel facility. The facility is underway for the purpose of carrying out The AKSUNGUR UAV was developed by national and wind tunnel tests of Turkish Fighter. The wind tunnel is domestic capabilities and has broken the flight hours record. intended to be used in the development of indigenous, AKSUNGUR started to serve the General Directorate of Forestry for fire control and firefighting purposes. AKSUNGUR rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, especially the was developed in 18 months and has the capacity to Turkish Fighter. perform uninterrupted multi-role intelligence, surveillance, The tunnel will have three different test sections, large, reconnaissance and attack missions with its high payload small and open. The test specimens will be positioned capacity, and provides Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) operation in these sections and will be equipped with state-of- flexibility with a SATCOM payload. the-art technology measurement and sensing devices for advanced testing.

TUSAŞ to Procure 14 Engines With the integrated moving ground belt system, landing from Ukraine's Motor Sich for and take-off tests for aircraft will be carried out only in this tunnel in Turkey. In addition to these test capabilities, Heavy Class Attack Helicopter the production, integration and instrumentation of the Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and Ukraine's Motor Sich models to be tested will also be carried out in this facility Company signed a contract to purchase 14 2,500hp and significant contributions will be made to the product turboshaft engines for ATAK 2 Heavy Class Attack Helicopter development process. Project, also known as T929. According to the statement from TAI on June 29, the first flight of the 11-ton T929, which Turkish Aerospace President & CEO Prof. Temel KOTİL will have nearly twice the take-off weight of the current ATAK said, “We are building the second largest subsonic wind helicopters, is scheduled to be carried out in 2023. TUSAŞ tunnel facility in Europe. We keep working in order to continues its studies for the helicopter to be developed achieve our biggest project Turkish Fighter. Our facility under the Heavy Class Attack Helicopter Project Contract will be the only facility in Turkey in this field with the signed with the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) in capability to allow aeroacoustics testing.” 2019.

According to the contract between TUSAŞ and Motor Sich, the first two engines will be delivered in September 2022, and the deliveries will be completed in 2025.

Commenting on the deal, TUSAŞ President and CEO Temel KOTİL said the company passed another important threshold and critical phase for the heavy class attack helicopter. "As we promised, we have completed another important and critical phase for our Heavy Class Attack helicopter, which will take off in 2023. Hopefully, as TUSAŞ, we will make an ambitious entry to 2023, in the 100th year of our Republic. Almost all our projects will make their maiden flights in 2023," KOTİL said. 132 HENSOLDT and Nano Dimension Establish Joint Venture for Platform Sensor solutions provider platform. In the future, other HENSOLDT is strengthening companies and customers its commitment to the will be able to upload a future technology of 3D wide variety of electronic printing: together with components in their usual 3D printer manufacturer CAD software and convert Nano Dimension, them into a new type of AME HENSOLDT is founding file on the platform. They will a joint venture under the also be able to obtain further name J.A.M.E.S (Jetted designs via the platform Additively Manufactured described, modify them, Electronics Sources), add their own form factor based in Taufkirchen/ and have them printed on- HENSOLDT, as a market machines to produce Germany, which will demand. leader in the field of sensor Additively Manufactured combine the strengths of technology and optronics, Electronics, or AME, and is both companies and further HENSOLDT has been expects closer cooperation already producing the first advance the development investing in basic research with Nano Dimension to 3D-printed electronics in its of 3D-printed electronic into digital 3D printing of accelerate development multi-Jet process. AME is a components. electronic components cycles as well as spare parts very agile and customized for several years to make The joint venture is led production to be able to method for developing the advantages of this by HENSOLDT Ventures, respond to customer needs electronic circuits. This leads technology available for an independent division more quickly and cost- to a significant reduction its own development and within HENSOLDT effectively. With the help of time and costs in the production. For example, that implements new of special dielectric and development process. In in collaboration with Nano technologies and business conductive nanoparticle addition, AME delivers Dimension, HENSOLDT has models for the HENSOLDT inks, it is possible to design a verified design before already printed the world's Group and brings them electrical components production begins, resulting first 10-layer printed circuit to market. Most recently, directly via the printer and in a higher quality of the final board (PCB), which carries HENSOLDT expanded its bring them into a three- product. soldered high-performance Ventures portfolio earlier dimensional form. electronic structures on both The newly formed 3D this year with the acquisition outer sides, using a specially Nano Dimension is a leading printing joint venture focuses of data analytics company developed polymer ink from manufacturer of intelligent on building a cloud-based SAIL LABS. Nano Dimension. Slovak Vipers to Fly with Rohde & Schwarz Radiocommunications Thanks to the collaboration R&S URTS universal radio between Rohde & Schwarz test set. and Lockheed Martin, the Slovak Air Force has become Rohde & Schwarz will provide the next customer to receive the AN/ARC-238 software- F-16 aircraft equipped with defined radio (SDR), the U.S. Rohde & Schwarz secure government designation for in the cockpit accessible Rohde & Schwarz is the communications. The Slovak the independent company's by a local control panel. preferred supplier of airborne Air Force will receive 14 F-16 R&S MR6000R/L radios. Both cover the frequency radiocommunications Block 70 Viper aircraft in The AN/ARC-238 system range from 30 MHz to for new production F-16 the mid-2020s. To increase consists of two transceivers: 400 MHz and support the Block 70 aircraft. The Viper local support and service a remote-controlled NATO frequency hopping is the latest and most capabilities for the air force, transceiver installed in the algorithms (TRANSEC) HAVE advanced F-16 production Slovakia will also procure an avionic bay and a transceiver QUICK II and SATURN. configuration.

133 Milrem Robotics and Innovfoam Present the Multiscope Rescue Hydra UGV at Sofins

The leading European robotics and autonomous systems developer and system integrator Milrem Robotics and InnoVfoam, the specialist in foam extinguishing technology, present the Multiscope Rescue Hydra unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) at the Sofins exhibition held in France from June 29 until July 1. The jointly developed firefighting solution combines Milrem MBDA's CAMM Robotics’ unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) Multiscope Rescue and InnoVfoam’s Hydra fire monitor and foam to Strengthen Air proportioning system.

Defence Capability of The firefighting robot can be remotely operated by firefighters who remain at a safe distance while receiving Royal Navy Type 45 a complete overview of the operation area via various thermal and infrared cameras and sensors onboard the Destroyers robot that can additionally detect gas or chemical leaks. MBDA has been awarded a number of new contracts The fire monitors can be operated independently from to significantly upgrade the air and missile defence the UGV thanks to separate cameras on the UGV and the capabilities of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 destroyers. monitors allowing the vehicle to change position while maintaining a perfect overview of the fire. The system The work will see CAMM (Common Anti-air Modular can also be complemented with additional preventive Missile) paired with an upgraded Sea Viper command and repressive systems and autonomous functions. and control (C2) system for the first time. CAMM offers both world-leading close-in and local-area air defence The Multiscope Rescue has a maximum payload capacity and will complement Aster 30, strengthening the anti- of 1200 kg and pull force of 15,000 N, allowing it to be air defence capability of the Royal Navy. equipped with a variety of specific firefighting payloads, including foam or water tanks, but also tethered drones Fitting CAMM onto the Type 45s will give the for better situational awareness. Robot firefighters can destroyers a 50% increase in the number of its air also deliver heavy firehoses to reach areas and enter defence missiles. The installation will be via 24 inaccessible structures with bigger vehicles or may additional launcher cells, and the Sea Viper C2 will collapse on top of firefighters. They also help firefighters get a technology upgrade, giving it a major increase conserve energy and time. In forest or landscape fires, the in processing power. robot firefighters can be airdropped to start limiting the The existing 48 Sylver cells on the Type 45 will now be spread of fires. InnoVfoam’s fire monitors can dispense solely for the longer-range Aster 30 missile, which is water and foam from 2000 up to 20,000 liters per minute. also subject to a recently announced mid-life refresh. This will see the missile remain in service throughout the life of the Type 45s.

CAMM has already been delivered to both the British Army and the Royal Navy, where it is the interceptor in both ground-based air defence (GBAD) and naval- based air defense (NBAD) systems, enabling these services to equip missiles from a shared stockpile.

In service on upgraded Royal Navy Type 23 frigates, CAMM will also be fitted to Type 26 and Type 31 in the future. The CAMM family has proven a rapid success with international customers, with Canada and Brazil

among the new users ordering the missile this year. ©©Milrem

134 Billion-Euro Contract for Rheinmetall – Upgrading Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle to New Design Status

Rheinmetall has won a ©©Rheinmetall major order from the German Bundeswehr in added tax), which will be refit now being embarked lightweight guided the armoured vehicle booked as an incoming on is intended to bring the missile system, additional domain, representing a order at the start of the majority of the first lot of sensors such as the new sales volume of well over third quarter of 2021. For the Bundeswehr’s existing driver’s vision system, half a billion euros. Issued Rheinmetall, anticipated fleet of 350 Puma vehicles and improved command- through the joint venture consortium-internal up to S1 enhanced design and-control architecture. company PSM GmbH, the subcontracting, e.g., in the status. In preparation for The parabolic and driver contract encompasses electronic vision systems the NATO High Readiness vision system heralds upgrading the first lot of domain, is expected to Joint Task Force VJTF 2023, the end of the periscope the Bundeswehr’s Puma mean additional orders which will be furnished era. For the first time, the infantry fighting vehicle, in the three-digit million- by the Bundeswehr, forty entire crew will be able bringing them up to a euro range. Puma IFVs have already to “see-through” the uniform enhanced design been upgraded to S1 armor, day and night. The status. PSM GmbH is co- The contract also status. Of Germany’s 350 fusion mode combines owned by Rheinmetall and contains an option for Pumas, the only ones daylight vision with a Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, modernization of a further not included in the high-quality thermal each holding a 50 percent 143 Puma infantry fighting modernization program image, enabling early share in the company. vehicles, which for the PSM are the 13 driver training detection of camouflage consortium would mean vehicles. targets around the clock. The contract for additional sales volume The S1 version of the Puma modernizing Germany’s totaling €820 million, Among other things, version is the first western fleet of Puma IFVs was once again including the new S1 version of the combat vehicle that signed on 28 June 2021 VAT. Well over half this Puma is characterized by includes a system of this at the Federal Office for amount would be allotted standoffcapable effectors type as a standard feature. Bundeswehr Equipment, to Rheinmetall. The major like the MELLS multirole Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) in Koblenz. Work is slated to begin immediately in July 2021 and is expected to be complete in 2029. Now official, the initial phase of the order encompasses 154 vehicles, generating sales for the consortium of €1.04 billion. Rheinmetall’s share here comes to €501 million (with value- ©©Rheinmetall

135 History Made as WFEL Commences Production of First Boxer Armored Military Vehicles In another historic event for the UK Defence industry, WFEL Rheinmetall Spectac has commenced production of Boxer Mechanized Infantry Vehicles for the British Army at its new manufacturing plant – An Innovative Stun in the North West of England. It has been many years since Grenade for Military and any new armored vehicles have been manufactured in Law Enforcement Special the UK. The fabrication of vehicle sub-assemblies has been taking Operators place over the last few weeks at WFEL's new production Rheinmetall presents Spectac, its innovative new non-lethal facility at Stockport. As part of the extensive Technology effector. This rectangular stun grenade is specially designed Transfer Program between KMW and WFEL, UK welding for use by military and law enforcement special operators. personnel have undertaken secondments of up to a year The most striking feature of the easy-to-use Spectac is its at parent company KMW's Boxer manufacturing site in smartphone-like design, with the locking ring and rocker arm Hamburg, Germany. Here, staff worked on the production ignitor built into a rectangular housing the size of a mobile of Boxer vehicles for KMW's existing customers and are now phone. fully qualified to undertake the complex work required to produce fabricated Drive Module hulls for the UK Boxer Its novel design offers several advantages. Weighing variants. WFEL has been selected as the KMW UK footprint approximately 350 grams, 110 mm long, 63 mm wide, and for the Boxer MIV Program and will employ high levels of 20 mm thick, this highly ergonomic one-bang stun grenade UK content, creating and protecting sovereign engineering slips easily into the tactical kit of the special operator, making and manufacturing skills, ensuring that the vehicles remain it very convenient to carry. In addition, its compact design supported through their operational life. means that it can be discretely taken along on undercover and bodyguard operations. Moreover, its rectangular shape offers As well as manufacturing the armored hulls for the British other tactical benefits. Unlike traditional round grenades, Army's new vehicles, WFEL will be responsible for the the Spectac does not roll away in an uncontrolled way after Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of a total of 225 landing but instead comes quickly to a halt, making it ideal Boxer MIV vehicles under the £2.3 bn contract signed for use on stairways. Its maximum movement radius comes between UK MoD and ARTEC in November 2019. to just 35 cm at most. As a result, the desired effect reliably In November 2019, ARTEC, a joint venture between takes place in the intended target zone. two German companies, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Waterproof at depths of up to 20 meters, the Spectac Rheinmetall, signed the £2.3bn contract to deliver 500+ produces a blinding flash and deafening bang. It is currently Boxer vehicles to the British Army. The vehicles will be available in versions with acoustic pressure levels of 170 and manufactured in the UK, with production subcontracted 180 decibels and two delay times, 0.5 and 1.5 seconds. To equally between WFEL and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land make it even safer to handle, Rheinmetall engineers opted (RBSL). The companies will undertake the fabrication of the for a tried-and-tested bottom-top venting (BTV) design. This armored vehicle structures together with the assembly, way, in the event of an inadvertent detonation, the explosive integration, and test of the complete vehicles at their effect blows out of the top and the bottom of the grenade, respective facilities in Stockport and Telford. reliably protecting the user’s throwing hand. The Spectac does not produce dangerous fragments. Each Spectac grenade is X-rayed prior to shipment, thus assuring maximum functional reliability and safety. The X-ray images are stored for ten years. Neither the percussion cap nor the ignition delay mechanism contains lead compounds. In addition, the grenades are compliant with REACH, the European Chemicals Directive.

Successfully qualified at the end of 2020, the Spectac is available effective immediately. This innovative product confirms Rheinmetall’s role as a leading supplier of pyrotechnic effectors for law enforcement and military applications.

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