VOLUME 12 ISSUE 82 YEAR 2018 ISSN 1306 5998

A LOOK AT THE TURKISH DEFENSE INDUSTRY LAND PLATFORMS/SYSTEMS SECTOR EFES 2018 COMBINED JOINT LIVE FIRE EXERCISE TO PROCURE 30 T129 ATAK HELICOPTER FROM TURAF’S FIRST F-35A MAKES MAIDEN FLIGHT TURKISH DEFENCE & AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES 2017 PERFORMANCE REPORT

ISSUE 82/2018 1 DEFENCE TURKEY VOLUME: 12 ISSUE: 82 YEAR: 2018 ISSN 1306 5998 Publisher Hatice Ayşe EVERS Publisher & Editor in Chief Ayşe EVERS 6 [email protected] Managing Editor Cem AKALIN [email protected] Editor İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ [email protected] Administrative Coordinator Yeşim BİLGİNOĞLU YÖRÜK [email protected] International Relations Director Şebnem AKALIN [email protected] Advertisement Director 30 Yasemin BOLAT YILDIZ [email protected] Translation Tanyel AKMAN [email protected] Editing Mona Melleberg YÜKSELTÜRK Robert EVERS Graphics & Design Gülsemin BOLAT Görkem ELMAS [email protected] Photographer Sinan Niyazi KUTSAL 46 Advisory Board (R) Major General Fahir ALTAN (R) Captain Zafer BETONER Prof Dr. Nafiz ALEMDAROĞLU Cem KOÇ Asst. Prof. Dr. Altan ÖZKİL Kaya YAZGAN Ali KALIPÇI Zeynep KAREL DEFENCE TURKEY Administrative Office DT Medya LTD.STI Güneypark Kümeevleri (Sinpaş Altınoran) Kule 3 No:142 Çankaya Ankara / Turkey 58 Tel: +90 (312) 447 1320 [email protected] www.defenceturkey.com Printing Demir Ofis Kırtasiye Perpa Ticaret Merkezi B Blok Kat:8 No:936 Şişli / Tel: +90 212 222 26 36 [email protected] www.demirofiskirtasiye.com Basım Tarihi Nisan - Mayıs 2018 Yayın Türü Süreli DT Medya LTD. ŞTİ. 74 © All rights reserved. No part of publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission. ISSUE 82/2018 3 DEFENCE TURKEY

6 A Look at the Turkish Defense Industry Land Platforms/ 90 Leonardo Maximizing the Operability of State of the Art Systems Sector Technologies 30 EFES-2018 Combined Joint Live Fire Exercise 96 The Launch Ceremony of Aselsan Academy and “Distinguished Observer Day” Successfully Accomplished Universities Postgraduate Training Program Protocol was Held in Ankara 34 Pakistan and Turkey Sign a Contract for the Procurement of T129 “Atak” Helicopters 99 Elective Ordinary General Assembly of the Defense & Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association Held in Ankara 36 TurAF F-35A Makes its Maiden Flight 102 ICDDA 2018 Press Conference Attracts Considerable 38 The Chairman of the Aselsan Board & CEO - Prof. Haluk Attention Görgün Meet up with Media Representatives in Ankara 104 Eurasia Air Show Takes Place in Antalya 25th-29th of 46 2017 Turkish Defense Industry Export Figures Indicate April a Decline in Export Sales 106 UTC Aerospace Systems Signed Agreement with 57 VANEDA Makes Difference.. ALP Aviation to Begin Phase Production of Kidde Fire Protection Systems in Turkey 58 “We Support Companies in the Defense and Aerospace Industry to Drive Their Digital Transformation” 107 Havelsan and Turkish Technic to Establish a Joint Anka Block-B MALE UAV System Starts Serving Turkish 62 Internet Service” Naval Forces Command Venture Company for “In-flight Entertainment Systems and Er Machine Gear and Anova Signed a Cooperation Kaplan and Pars Tracked and Wheeled Type Anti-Tank 108 63 Agreement Vehicle Design Phase Accomplished by FNSS Figes and Anova Engineering Establish a Joint Venture 64 Projects Decisions Valued at $4.8 Billion at the Defense 108 Industry Committee 108 - NUMESYSOtonom Software Technology Systems and Cappadocia Balloon 64 Maintenance Center to Develop Unique Hot Air Balloon of Semi-Conductor and Microelectronics TÜBİTAK-Bilgem and Yital A.Ş. to Cooperate in the Field Women in Air & Space Symposium 66 Launch Meeting of the Industrial Competency 109 110 Aselsan Signs a Contract at SOFEX 2018 69 AssessmentRetinar PTR and Takes Support Part Project in the Turkish(EYDEP) Armed Held in Forces Ankara 110 Integration of SOM-J Missile into F-35 JSF Forge Ahead 111 70 (TAF)Turkish Inventory Armed Forces Reinforce the UAV Fleet with 8 Workshop on Turkish Aviation and Sustainable Aviation Additional “Bayraktar” TB2 Armed UAVs ResearchSARES and Atılım University’s Success Stories 71 Test and Demonstration Firings of 120 mm HE-T Tank 112 Gun Ammunition Produced by MKEK 112 TÜBİTAK’sArlan Armored “Industrial Vehicle R&D Loaded Support” into TurAF Ratio A400MEnhanced 72 Roketsan at Eurosatory with High-Tech Missiles and Smart Munitions 113 Turkish Airlines Selects GEnx Engines to Power Boeing 787 Dreamliners 74 Building the Future Today – GES Engineering Turkey’s Engineering Partner 114 Airbus and Dassault Aviation Join Forces on Future Combat Air System 77 Fleet Tanker PNS Moawin is in the Indian Ocean 115 Sikorsky Begins CH-53 King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopter Deliveries to the U.S. Marine Corps 80 Turkish Companies Received Total $800 Million in Orders at DIMDEX Fair 116 Leonardo Demonstrates First Satellite Controlled MALE Class Drone 81 Nurol Makina and Special Forces Command Sign a Goodwill Agreement for the Procurement of NMS 4X4 117 Federico Martinengo FREMM Frigate Delivered to ; Powered by GE LM2500+G4 Marine Gas 82 Anadolu Shipyard Awarded Contract by Qatar Armed Turbine Propulsion System Forces to Build Two Naval Cadet Training Ship 118 Land Ceptor on Target in Latest Success for MBDA’s 83 Qatar to Procure Armed Bayraktar TB2 UAVs CAMM Interceptor 83 New Orders to ARES Shipyard from Qatar 118 Selects NSM for its Littoral Command Combat Ships

th 84 5 Generation Anti-Drone Weapon from Harp ARGE 119 Schiebel And Airbus Helicopters Achieve Historic Manned Unmanned Teaming 85 When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going – Environics Provides Solutions for Naval CBRN Monitoring 120 Raytheon’s 360-Degree AESA Radar Passes 3,000 and Armored CBRN Reconnaissance Hours of Operation 87 Aselsan’s “MUHAFIZ” Remote Controlled Weapon 120 Airbus Helicopters Awarded US$389 Million in System Export to South Asia Contracts for 51 UH-72A Lakotas for the U.S. Army 88 SaSaD’s 29th Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly and Sectoral Meeting Held in Ankara DEFENCE TURKEY 4 ISSUE 82/2018 ISSUE 82/2018 5 DEFENCE TURKEY

Defense Industry Exports Gaining Momentum for the Year 2018 Ayşe Evers Publisher & Editor in Chief According to figures of the Turkish Exporters Assembly which were shared publicly during the Elective Regular General Assembly of the Defense and Aerospace Industry Exporters Association on April 24 in Ankara, the Turkish Defense Industry’s total exports totaled $1.739 billion in 2017 excluding foreign exchange gaining services. The SaSAD’s Defense Industry 2017 Performance Report, which was anxiously awaited following the announcement of these figures, was shared with the members of the sector council with the presentation of SaSaD Secretary General Hüseyin Baysak during the TOBB Defense Industry Assembly held in Ankara on May 17. The Defense Industry 2017 Performance Report, which was distributed to all SaSaD members and special members and arranged as a result of the responses of 86 members, points out that the Turkish defense industry endured a roller-coaster year in 2017. There was a 12% increase in total turnover compared to the previous year, while a 7% decline in foreign sales revenues. Despite the fact that foreign sales figures for 2017 (excluding foreign exchange gaining services) increased by 3% compared to the previous year, it is observed that export figures fell behind the year 2014 because of the sharp fall in foreign exchange gaining services in 2017. The 32.39% decline in domestic and foreign orders in 2017 compared to the previous year undoubtedly constitutes the most important part of the report. Nevertheless, the 31% increase in employment compared to the previous year, and the fact that the resource allocation by the government for product & technology development has continued to increase steadily over the last five years are one of the positive developments in this report for 2017. Following a stable year in 2017, the contracts signed between the Qatari Armed Forces and Turkish defense industry companies at an amount of $800 million USD at DIMDEX 2018 Fair on March 12-14 and the contract signed between Pakistan and Turkey for the supply of 30 T129 “Atak” helicopters are really important and also demonstrate to us the potential of our defense industry. These sales may not immediately reflect on export figures in the short term, but the first data obtained for 2018 points to an increase of 17.24% in Q1 foreign sales revenue of this year compared to the Q1 in 2017. It would not be wrong to evaluate that 2018 will be different from the previous year for the Turkish Defense Industry, which achieves growth in foreign markets also by giving support with new programs and orders to be activated within the country. In our new issue, we analyze the 2017 Turkish Defense Industry Performance Report in detail with all breakdowns, we give you a closer look at the Turkish Land Systems and Platforms, the locomotive of the Turkish defense industry and compiled the latest status of the Turkish Land Systems programs. We also bring you up to date on all of the recent major industry events and fairs as well as information on up-coming events, sectoral news and technical articles. We extend a special thank you to Arzu Baytar from GES Engineering and Elif Gürdal from and Dassault Systems who contributed their interviews. Enjoy this issue… DEFENCE TURKEY 6 ISSUE 82/2018

A Look at the Turkish Defense Industry Land Platforms/Systems Sector by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ - Editor As a result of policies implemented by Turkey’s defense and security procurement agency the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM), over the last decade aimed at boosting the local defense industry and improving self-sufficiency in defense system procurements, the Turkish Defense and Aerospace Industry has reached a high degree of self-sufficiency. According to Undersecretary for Defense Industries, Prof İsmail Demir, Turkey’s domestic industry has reached a level of capability in which it can now meet around 70% of the military system requirements of the (TAF) SSM has been meeting the bridges, riot control vehicles, projects such as the Leopard 1T Turkish Armed Forces’ (TAF) wheeled amphibious armored combat and M60T programs and are now armored vehicles requirement from earthmovers, armored combat providing maintenance services to local sources since late 1980s. As vehicles and the MBT, as tracked and wheeled vehicles of one of the strongest sectors of the well as modernization and upgrade the TLF. It should be noted that as Turkish Defense and Aerospace solutions for APCs, ACVs and MBTs. part of the restructuring efforts that Industry, the Land Platforms Sector Locally produced armored vehicles were launched following the coup is now able to meet almost all of especially ’s 4x4 COBRA-I attempt on July 15, 2016, with an the requirements for the Turkish and COBRA-II, Nurol Makina ve amendment made on the 1st Article Land Forces (TLF), Gendarmerie Sanayi (NMS)’s EJDER YALÇIN-I/ of Law on Ministry of National General Command (GGC) and II/III and BMC’s KİRPİ have Defense (MoND) military factories Security General Directorate (SGD/ been playing an important role and shipyards have been removed Turkish National Police) for tracked in Turkey’s war against the PKK from the structure of related Military and wheeled armored vehicles with terrorist organization and thanks Departments and General Staff indigenous solutions, with the next to their high protection capability organization and affiliated under target in this field being the design, they saved the lives of many the MoND. In this context the development and manufacture of a soldiers during recent operations by Military Factories of the Turkish 3+ Generation . withstanding several roadside and Land Forces such as the 1st Main Turkey has traditionally looked to IED bomb attacks. Maintenance Center in Adapazarı its domestic suppliers to meet the The backbone of the Turkish and the 2nd Main Maintenance TAF’s Land Platforms requirements, Land Platforms/Systems sector is Center Command in Kayseri have which has enabled the Sector to formed by companies such been affiliated under the newly develop a comprehensive range as Otokar, FNSS, BMC, Nurol Makina established (on July 25, 2016) MoND of products, ranging from tactical ve Sanayi (NMS) and Katmerciler. General Directorate of Military wheeled vehicles (4x4, 6x6, 8x8 Military Factories operated by the Factories (AFGM) on November 9, and 6x4), tactical wheeled armored (TLF), such as 2016 and with State of Emergency vehicles (4x4, 6x6 and 8x8), armored the 1st Main Maintenance Center Decree Law No. 696 issued on reconnaissance vehicles (tracked in Adapazarı and the 2nd Main December 24, 2017 Military Factory and wheeled), armored internal Maintenance Center Command in and the Shipyard Management security vehicles, mine protected Kayseri have played a key role in Incorporated Company (ASFAT AŞ) vehicles, mobile floating assault Main Battle Tank Modernization was established. ISSUE 82/2018 7 DEFENCE TURKEY

According to the Turkish Defense Remarkable Programs Under the Program, Stage and Aerospace Industry 2017 III Prototype Development and Performance Report prepared by and Products of the Land Qualification activities started in May the Defense Industrial Manufacturers Platforms/Systems Sector 2013. PV-1 and PV-2 prototypes Association (SaSaD) through the have been manufactured in this evaluation of figures obtained from Stage and System Qualification tests member companies and issued in ALTAY Turkish National of PV-1 prototype started in April May 2018, realizing around 36% Main Battle Tank 2015 and PV-2’s in February 2016. (US$2.362 Billion) of the turnover Under the ALTAY Turkish PV-1, has been utilized for mobility (US$6.693 Billion), around 29% National Main Battle Tank Program, and survivability qualification tests, (US$522 Million) of the exports Main Contractor Otokar has and PV-2 has been utilized for (US$1.824 Billion), around 29% developed a 3rd Generation+ firepower qualification tests. System (around US$540 Million) of the MBT in cooperation with its Qualification Tests completed imports (US$1.544 Billion), and local partners (Aselsan, MKEK, successfully on November 7, 2016 around 31% (US$2.478 Billion) of the Roketsan and STM, under the and Acceptance Tests, which have order total (US$8.055 Billion) in 2017 project Otokar cooperated with been carried out by the Turkish the Turkish Land Platforms/Systems 109 subcontractors of which 20 Land Forces Command (TLFC) and sector is likely the strongest sector were foreign companies) and South SSM, were completed at the end of of the Turkish Defense & Aerospace Korean Hyundai/Rotem, which was February 2017. Industry. According to the Turkish selected as the Technical Support While Acceptance Tests were on- Defense and Aerospace Industry and Assistance Provider (TSAP), to going Otokar submitted its proposal 2016 Performance Report in 2016 meet Turkish Army requirements. for the Series Production Phase on the Turkish Land Platforms/Systems Awarded on July 29, 2008 and January 18, 2016. The SSM issued Sector realized 29% (US$1.702 became effective on January 15, the RFP for Series Production Phase Billion) of the turnover (US$5.968 2009, the first phase of the program to Otokar in 2015. Upon the SSM’s Billion), around 30% (US$488 Million) is valued at US$494 Million (the request, Otokar submitted its Best of the exports (US$1.678 Billion), South Korean portion accounting and Final Offer (BAFO) for the serial and around 50% (US$5.920 Billion) for roughly US$200 Million) and production of 250 ALTAY MBTs of the order total (US$11.913 Billion). consists of three stages: Conceptual in five years and their Integrated All estimates show that the Turkish Design, Detailed Design and Logistics Support activities on Land Platforms/Systems Sector will Prototyping and Qualification, and August 29, 2016. Following the grow further in 2018. Products are covers the design, development, evaluation of the proposal submitted made according to NATO standards manufacture and testing of four by Otokar, SSM on June 9, 2017 and more cost effective than prototype vehicles; Mobility Test informed the company that its most in the West and the sector is Rig (MTR), Fire Power Test Rig proposal was not approved, and ready to share its technology with (FTR), Prototype Vehicle 1 (PV-1), the requirement would be met via its customers. The Turkish Land Prototype Vehicle 2 (PV-2) as well a new tender process. The SSM Platforms/Systems Sector has as 1 Full Scale Dummy (used in live issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) become a valid alternative to the HEAT, KE, ATGM firing tests and for the Series Production Phase on West and thus during last decade mine tests) in about 7 years with the July 1, 2017. Bidders for the Series land platforms have become use of existing local capabilities to Production Phase were; Otokar, important export items within Turkish the maximum extent. FNSS and BMC. defense exports. DEFENCE TURKEY 8 ISSUE 82/2018

In October 2016 BMC (51% share), Rheinmetall AG (39% share) and the Malaysian company Etika Strategi (10% share) formed an Ankara, Turkey-based Joint Venture Company ‘Rheinmetall BMC Savunma Sanayi AŞ’ (RBSS) with a view to cooperation in armored vehicles solutions. Bidders submitted their Series Production Phase proposals to the SSM on November 16, 2017. Upon the SSM’s request they submitted their first BAFOs on February 8, 2018 and the second BAFOs on © Defence Turkey March 5, 2018. Meanwhile Defense Industry Executive Committee [DIEC] EuroPowerpack meetings were held on January 31, 2018 and March 29, 2018. During Power Pack Layout U-Type March 29th meeting DIEC, the highest Engine MTU MT883 Ka-501CR decision-making body on defense Engine Max. Power 1.100kW (1.496HP) @ 2.700rpm procurement in Turkey, selected BMC as the Prime Contractor for the Series Number of Cylinders / Layout 12/V90° Production Phase of ALTAY MBT Engine Volume 27.4 l and the National Unique Power Pack Transmission RENK HSWL 295TM Development Program for the ALTAY MBT and gave green light to the Gears 5 forward-3 reverse SSM to start contractual negotiations Steering Hydrostatic-Hydrodynamic with BMC. On April 24, 2018 configuration. On January 16, the development of an indigenous Undersecretary Prof. İsmail Demir, 2018 the SSM issued Request for power pack with 1,500hp to 1,800hp announced with a tweet that under Information (RFI) to potential local diesel engines to be coupled with the ALTAY MBT Series Production companies for the procurement a hydro-mechanical transmission Phase, covering 250 MBTs, and the of Mine Cleaning Systems to be for the ALTAY MBT. According to National Power Pack Development integrated on ALTAY chassis and on contract the SSM should have been Program, the SSM would initiate January 31, 2018 another RFI was an owner of full intellectual property contractual negotiations with BMC in issued under the Armored Recovery rights and export rights to the power compliance with DIEC’s decree. On Vehicle (ARV) Program. The ARV will pack. Tümosan selected well-known April 25, 2018 BMC announced that be based on the ALTAY MBT chassis. Austrian AVL List GmbH Company as they have been invited by the SSM ALTAY pre-prototypes and its Technical Support and Assistance for the contractual negotiations for prototypes are powered by Provider and signed a contract with the ALTAY MBT Series Production EuroPowerpacks mounted in a AVL on October 7, 2015. However, Phase and the National Power Pack ‘U Configuration’. Otokar already at the end of 2016, the Austrian Development Program. On May received five power packs from MTU government refused to provide Export 17, 2018, speaking at the TOBB under a €12 Million contract signed License to AVL. According to contract Turkish Defense Industry Assembly in October 2010 and integrated four clause AVL should have delivered Meeting Undersecretary Prof. Demir of them onto MTR, FTR, PV-1 and the Export License to Tümosan announced that the ALTAY MBT PV-2 vehicles. The EuroPowerpack by January 6, 2017. As a result, in Series Production Phase contract incorporates V-12 type MTU MT883 January 2017, Tümosan terminated would be inked soon with BMC. “We Ka-501CR (27,35 liters, the cooperation agreement with AVL. are about the sign contract”, he said. dry weight is 1,800kg) coupled to At the end of an approximate two- Series Production of ALTAY MBTs RENK’s HSWL 295TM automatic year process the SSM dissolved the at BMC Karasu facilities is expected transmission (with 5 forward and 3 National Power Pack Development to start during late 2019 or in early reverse gears, dry weight is 2,450kg) Program contract with Tümosan on 2020. and a cooling and air filtration system. February 24, 2017. SSM launched Under the Series Production Some of the ALTAY MBTs to a new tender for the National Power Phase, a total of 500 ALTAY MBT be produced during the course of Pack Development Program and RFP is expected to be procured in two the Series Production Phase are document was issued in October batches and 50 more ALTAY MBT planned to be equipped with an 2017. Bidders submitted their chassis are also expected to be indigenous power pack. Under the proposals on December 22, 2017 manufactured and integrated with a National Power Pack Development and following the evaluation of the mine breaching system to meet the Program, on March 17, 2015 the proposals BMC (BMC Power) was Turkish Army’s 50 Mine Cleaning SSM awarded a €190 Million contract selected as the winner during the System requirements and some to local company Tümosan for March 29, 2018 DIEC meeting. The more for Armored Recovery Vehicle ISSUE 82/2018 9 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 10 ISSUE 82/2018

program will be carried out in two phases; Prototype Development and Series Production. Located at Teknopark Istanbul, BMC Power was also selected under the New Generation Armored Combat Vehicle (NGACV) Power Pack Development Program by the DIEC on October 28, 2016 and a contract was signed between the company and the SSM on October 13, 2017. Under the program BMC Power will design, develop, test, qualify and deliver a power pack to be consisted of a 675kW (905hp), V8 type 18-liter diesel engine coupling with an automatic transmission under a 68-month schedule. The contract became effective on January 4, 2018 Receiver (LWR) and a Battlefield is valued at US$550 Million and each and ‘To’ started. According to BMC Target Identification (IFF) System. The ALTAY MBT is expected to cost officials currently 200 engineers Indigenous Active Protection System Turkey around €13,75 Million. including 70 foreign engineers are (APS) is also being developed by BMC will perform Series working on the power pack. Main Contractor Aselsan under the Production of ALTAY MBTs and The ALTAY MBT is operated AKKOR Project valued at €54 Million, National Power pack for the ALTAY by a crew of four, consisting of a which includes design, development, MBTs at its Karasu facilities, being , gunner, loader and test, qualification and production constructed with an investment worth driver. The commander is seated of two prototypes of Prototype-I US$400 Million at Karasu, Kocaeli. on the right side of the turret, with (AKKOR-G1 for the MBTs) and two The 220-hectare Karusu facilities will the gunner forward and below his prototypes of Prototype-II (AKKOR-G, include four separate factories/plants position and the loader on the left for the wheeled armored vehicles) and and five production lines for Wheeled side of the turret. The commander’s delivery of the prototypes to the SSM Armored Vehicles (BMC and RBSS), panoramic periscope is mounted in will take place in 2020. According Tracked Armored Vehicles (BMC and front of the loader’s hatch. The tank’s to Aselsan development of the RBSS), Light Commercial Vehicles main weapon is a 120mm 55-calibre AKKOR APS sensor units started (BMC), Rail System (BMC) and Engine smoothbore gun fitted with a thermal in 2008 and the development of the (BMC Power). The first part of the sleeve; fume extractor and a muzzle countermeasure was initiated in 2010. Karasu facilities with an indoor area of reference system. Ready to use The AKKOR APS consists of an EW 150.000m2 will become operational 120mm ammunition is bestowed in Computer, TLUS (soft-kill section), in 2019 and in 2023 the total indoor the turret bustle with blow out panels Physical Destruction Radar (FIRAD, area will reach 550.00m2. According in the roof. The loader’s hatch has a four flat radar panels), Physical to BMC, the number of employees at ring mount for a 7.62mm machine Destruction Munitions (FIM, HE blast the Karasu facilities will reach 10,000 gun, and Aselsan’s SARP Remote grenades), Physical Destruction in 2025 and 3,000 of them would Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), Launchers (FIMA, two twin launchers), be R&D engineers. RBSS will also armed with .50-calibre (12.7mm) Display Unit and a Control Panel. have a production line at the Karasu machine gun, is mounted on the left The CDR Phase of AKKOR APS was facilities and the company is making side of the turret roof (behind the completed on December 25, 2017. an investment worth US$60 Million for loader’s hatch), for operation by the According to SSM figures the this new plant. commander. Development Phase of the Program The ALTAY MBT measures 10.85m in length, 3.68m in width and 3.32m in height, with a combat weight of 63.5 tons. Thanks to its powerful EuroPowerpack, ALTAY MBT could accelerate from 0 to 32km/h (0 to 20mph) in 6 seconds and attains a maximum speed of 65.5km/h, the speed and agility also helps to improve survivability. The ALTAY MBT can cruise 450km with internal fuel. Protected with modular composite armor developed by Roketsan, the ALTAY MBT is already equipped with the Aselsan built 360° Situational Awareness System, a Laser Warning AKKOR APS ISSUE 82/2018 11 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 12 ISSUE 82/2018

M60 and Leopard 2A4 the modernization of M60T MBTs the modernized M60T FIRAT MBTs MBT Modernization to increase their survivability against were deployed during Operation modern ATGM threat, their firepower Olive Branch that was launched in Soon after several Turkish and their situational awareness. January 20, 2018 against the YPG/ M60A3, M60T and Leopard 2A4 Under the ‘M60T FIRAT (Euphrates) PYD positions surrounding the Syrian MBTS were hit by Kornet-E/AT-14, Modernization Program’ Aselsan, city of Afrin. Milan, TOW-II, 9K115-2 Metis-M and in cooperation with 2nd MMC, The SSM gave instruction to Fagot/AT-4 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles integrated a 12,7mm SARP RCWS, start APS for M60T FIRAT MBTs (ATGMs) launched by the Islamic YAMGOZ Close-Range Surveillance on June 28, 2017, and in October State (ISIS) and YPG/PKK militants System (360° Situational Awareness 2017 Aselsan signed a cooperation during Operation Euphrates Shield System), Tank Laser Warning agreement with Ukrainian SFTE (carried out during August 24, 2016 Receiver System (TLUS, to detect, Spets Techno Export (Microtech Base – March 29, 2017) in , in January classify, identify and give warning of Center) company for ZASLON-L APS. 2017 the SSM launched a tender for laser threats aiming on the platform It is believed that AKKOR PULAT the modernization of 120 M60T, 40 such as; Laser Range Finders, Laser developed by Aselsan in cooperation M60A3 and 81 Leopard 2A4 MBTs Designators and Laser Beam Riders), with TÜBiTAK-SAGE and during the to improve their protection level and Tank Driver Vision System (TDVS), development stage; Aselsan obtained to increase their survivability against Smoke Grenade Launchers, Air some level of technical support modern ATGM threats. Conditioning System, Auxiliary Power from . The AKKOR PULAT In a large number of Turkish Army Unit (APU), Audible Warning System APS consists of Counter a Measure tanks deployed in Syrian territory and Protective Coating (at the turret Module (Anti-Threat Ammunition and during Operation Euphrates Shield. walls and ceiling, to maximize crew High Technology Triggering Radar), During Operation Euphrates Shield protection from possible shrapnel Power Distribution Unit and a Control several armored vehicles were hit by threats encountered in the event of Panel. AKKOR PULAT provides 360 ATGMs fired by ISIS and YPG/PKK RPG and ATGM attacks). The Project degrees full protection, depending terrorists. Most of these vehicles Implementation Schedule became on the placement of the modules on were damaged not destroyed and effective as of June 13, 2017 and the platform. There is a total of six were later overhauled and repaired the deliveries were planned to be (maximum eight to protect top of the at the 2nd Main Maintenance completed within 10 months (in April turret against top attack mode ATGM Center (2nd MMC) in Kayseri and 2018). In April 2018 Undersecretary threat) Counter Measure Modules on in Çobanbey/Gaziantep, where Prof. İsmail Demir announced M60T FIRAT MBT and each covers maintenance services were given to with a tweet that under the M60T a 60-degree range. AKKOR PULAT armored vehicles that participated in FIRAT Modernization Program APS, detects the Anti-Tank Guided Operation Euphrates Shield. Thanks delivery of the 90 40mm Automatic Missiles (ATGMs) or rockets (RPGs) to their modern hybrid armor (both Grenade Launchers (AGL) had approaching to the platform with active and passive) M60T MBTs been completed. 40mm AGLs are its high technology triggering radar, survived even after they were hit by integrated on SARP RCWSs and and then disables them at optimum more than one ATGMs and managed replaces the 12.7mm machine gun. range from the platform by using the to protect their crew. Aselsan in cooperation with MKEK Hard-Kill method. According to the As of January 23, 2017, five local developed a 40mm smart grenade SSM firing tests with triggering radar companies (Aselsan, BMC, FNSS, munitions with airburst function and were performed in February 2018 Otokar, and Roketsan) submitted performed firing tests in April 2018. with successful results. Further live their bids to the SSM. During the Series production is expected to firing tests at the system level and IDEF ‘17 Fair, on May 11, 2017, a commence in June 2018. M60T on-board a M60T FIRAT MBT was contract valued at Euro109.245 FIRAT MBTs will be also integrated scheduled to be performed in March Million + TL25 Million was signed with the AKKOR PULAT Active 2018. During the Aselsan facility between Aselsan and the SSM for Protection System (APS). Some of tour that took place on May 7, 2018 ISSUE 82/2018 13 DEFENCE TURKEY

Aselsan Deputy General Manager Mustafa Kaval disclosed that they have received a follow-on order under the M60T FIRAT Modernization Program and live firing tests with AKKOR PULAT APS have been completed successfully. “Currently we are performing integration efforts, AKKOR PULAT will be on M60T FIRAT MBTs by the end of 2018 summer,” he said. According to MoND Nurettin Canikli, AKKOR APS would be able to perform ATGM intercept at 100m distances from the © Aselsan tank, whereas AKKOR PULAT is able to destroy RPG and ATGM threats at M60T ‘‘FIRAT’’ Tank was retrofitted by Aselsan’s Systems 8-10m distances. Manager Bülent Santarcıoğlu, Leopard 2A4s (+15 for spare parts) According to Ukraine News focusing mainly on armor and fire from the German Army surplus Agency, the Turkish Government control system upgrade the Leopard and one of them was upgraded put out an urgent request for 120 2A4 MBT modernization is based by Aselsan under a contract complete Active Protection Systems on Rheinmetall’s solution (probably awarded in April 2010 by the SSM. to go on M60T and M60A3 and based on MBT Revolution After modernization the tank was Leopard 2A4 MBTs, and Aselsan upgrade) and currently being carried dubbed as the Leopard 2NG (Next obtained a license from Ukraine’s out at a facility allocated by the Generation). Microtech to produce a version of Turkish Land Forces Command. Under the US$687.5 Million their ZASLON-L system, which is Modernized Leopard 2A4s will be contract awarded in March 2002 to called AKKOR PULAT in Turkey. also integrated with APS but it has IMI of Israel, 170 M60A1 MBTs of the Roketsan and Aselsan were not yet been disclosed whether the Turkish Army were modernized with selected for the modernization AKKOR PULAT of Aselsan or ADS- the participation of local companies. of M60A3 MBTs. By undergoing Gen3 APS of ADS GmbH, part of the A prototype tank was modernized in modernization, it is aimed to increase Rheinmetall Group companies, has IMI facilities and the remaining 169 the survivability, the firepower and been preferred. tanks at the 2nd Main Maintenance the situational awareness of 40 As the leading defense company Center (MMC) in Kayseri. The M60A3 MBTs (sufficient to equip for MBT modernization in Turkey, deliveries of the modernized tanks, one tank battalion) in the Turkish Aselsan has previously played dubbed as M60T, were completed in Land Forces service. Dubbed as important roles in the major MBT (171 April 2010. Under the project, 120mm M60A3T1, the modernized M60A3 Leopard 1A1/A4 and 170 M60A1) smooth bore Main Gun System MBTs are integrated with a 12,7mm and APC (provides un-cooled (MG253) and 120mm KE ammunition SARP RCWS, YAMGOZ Close- thermal cameras for ACV-15 AAPCs were produced at MKEK facilities Range Surveillance System (360° and BTR60 APCs) modernization (under IMI license), Fire Control Situational Awareness System), programs of the Turkish Armed System and Electrical Gun and Tank Laser Warning Receiver Forces (TAF) and has also developed Turret Drive System were delivered System (TLUS), Smoke Grenade an indigenous fire control system for by Aselsan (under El-Op/Elbit Launchers, Tank Driver Vision the T-155 FIRTINA-I and FIRTINA-II license) and the fire extinguishing System (TDVS), Fire Extinguishing Self Propelled Howitzers (SPH) of and explosion suppression system – Explosion Suppression System, the Turkish Army. The Turkish Army produced locally under license by Audible Warning System, Power procured a total of 339 (298+41) Forum AŞ. Distribution Unit, Protective Coating and Increased Armor Protection (Roketsan’s add-on ERA armor modules and slat armor at the rear of turret). M60A3T1 MBTs will be also integrated with Aselsan’s AKKOR PULAT APS. Photos of the modernized M60A3T1 MBTs were posted on social media/ accounts in March 2018. BMC (RBSS) was selected for the modernization of 81 Leopard 2A4 MBTs (sufficient to equip two tank battalions/one brigade) and a contract was signed in 2017 between © Rheinmetall the BMC/RBSS and SSM. According to BMC Land Platforms General Leopard 2 MBT Revolution with ADS-Gen3 APS DEFENCE TURKEY 14 ISSUE 82/2018

New Generation FIRTINA electronically controlled automatic with M549A1 RAP (HE) and 40+km (FIRTINA-II) SPH ammunition loading system) and with MKEK/Roketsan MOD 274 HE integrated with Aselsan’s 12,7mm ER ammunition. In order to meet Serial production of the first batch SARP RCWS for self-protection. the Turkish Army’s long range, HE the New Generation T-155 FIRTINA Some of the existing FIRTINA-I SPHs type munitions requirement (FIRTINA-II) Self Propelled Howitzers are also expected to be upgraded to MKEK, in cooperation with Roketsan (SPH) will be commenced in 2018. the FIRTINA-II level. (responsible for the base bleed unit According to the Aselsan 2017 Activity The 155mm, 52 caliber FIRTINA-I of the ammunition), has developed Report, the first phase of Qualification SPH is one of the best of its category MOD 274 HE extended range (ER) Tests with FIRTINA-II prototype was with outstanding features such as 15mm 52 caliber artillery ammunition carried out in 2017. Speaking at the improved digital fire control system, and received a contract for the delivery Aselsan facility tour that took place capability of digital integration to the of first batch of 5.020 MOD 274 on May 7, 2018 Aselsan Deputy upper Fire Control Centers. During ammunitions at the end of 2014. In General Manager Mustafa Kaval 2004-2014 1st Main Maintenance 2017 follow on orders for an additional underlined that FIRTINA-II SPH is Center (MMC), situated in Arifiye, 9.000 (2.000 + 7.000) MOD 274 HE a totally national platform, because Adapazarı with support of other artillery ammunition were awarded. some of the subsystems that used on local companies manufactured a The T-155 FIRTINA-I SPH is FIRTINA-I were procured from abroad/ total of 281 FIRTINA-I SPH for the powered by a German MTU-881 KA foreign companies but all of them have Turkish Land Forces Command. 500 1.000hp diesel engine coupled been replaced with indigenous/local The 155/52-calibre gun and some with Allison’s X1100-5 fully automatic units on FIRTINA-II SPH. subsystems and equipment used transmission. Developed over existing on the first 60 FIRTINA-I SPHs were Using same chassis and turret with FIRTINA-I SPH, the FIRTINA-II SPH procured directly from South Korea. T-155 FIRTINA-I SPH, the POYRAZ features some improvements over Under the program MKEK delivered Ammunition Resupply Vehicle is its predecessor including new turret the complete 155/52-calibre weapon capable of loading ammunition in design with ammunition climatization/ system, Aselsan delivered the Fire the supply area and transferring conditioning sections, fully electrical Control System (FCS) and the 1st ammunition to the FIRTINA-I SPH and servo controlled turret drive MMC manufactured the platform, within the required time and location system (replacing hydraulics based turret and some subsystems. in all kind of terrains and battlefields. drive system), improved Fire Control Operated by a crew of five, the The POYRAZ Ammunition Resupply System, increased firing rate (current 155/52 caliber T-155 FIRTINA-I SPH Vehicle has the necessary mobility and version able to fire 3 rounds in 15 has a maximum firing rate of up to six survivability capabilities for operation seconds, this rate has been shortened to eight rounds per minute thanks to within the tactical operational in FIRTINA-II), extended effective its automatic loading system. The environment of FIRTINA-I SPH. Fitted range, fully automatic ammunition maximum range of the 155/52-calibre with Aselsan’s automatic Ammunition loading system (FIRTINA-I is gun is 18km with M107 (HE), 30km Transfer System, compatible with equipped with electrically driven and all kinds of ammunition used for FIRTINA-I SPHs, the POYRAZ vehicle © Aselsan can carry 96 155mm artillery projectile and 96 modular power charges. It can transfer 48 projectiles and 48 modular powder charges in less than 20 minutes to the FIRTINA-I SPH. The 1st MMC completed production of the POYRAZ Ammunition Resupply Vehicle prototype in 2011 and the vehicle was displayed during the IDEF ‘11 Fair. Following the extensive test campaign acceptance of the prototype vehicle completed and the serial production phase, covering 70 vehicles, was commenced in 2013. The vehicle is 9,5m long, with a height of 3,76m and weighs 47 ton. The POYRAZ Ammunition Resupply Vehicle is operated by three crew members and powered by a V-12 type 750hp AVDS-1790 diesel engine coupled with an Allison CD-850 automatic transmission. This power pack was obtained from M48A5T1 MBTs that were taken out of service in the Turkish Army. FIRTINA- 2 SPH ISSUE 82/2018 15 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 16 ISSUE 82/2018

Weapon Carrier/Anti-Tank Vehicle (WCV) Program Under the Weapon Carrier/Anti- Tank Vehicle (WCV) Program, a total of 260 wheeled and tracked type anti-tank vehicles to be integrated with Remotely Operated Anti- Tank Turret, will be indigenously developed in order to carry the new generation KORNET-E Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems (ATGM) currently in service of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) and also for those to be acquired by the SSM under the MIZRAK-O/OMTAS © FNSS Project. FNSS KAPLAN -10 Tracked Weapon Carrier Vehicle The program was launched in April 2013 and on June 21, 2013 establishment of the production line. vehicle. KAPLAN-10 will be operated the SSM issued an RFP document Deliveries for KAPLAN-10 WCVs and by 5 crew and will provide diversified to FNSS and Otokar to procure 184 PARS 4x4 WCVs will be launched in level NATO STANAG ballistic tracked and 76 wheeled Weapon 2019 and will be completed in 2021. protection and mine protection Carrier/Anti-Tank Vehicles. Following Both the KAPLAN-10 and PARS against mines and IEDs to the crew. the evaluation of the proposals, 4x4 WCVs will have amphibious As the last member of the PARS Defense Industry Executive capabilities and are to be fitted with WAV Family, the PARS 4x4 with its Committee (DIEC) decided to initiate unmanned, Remotely Operated 5 crew can operate in water that is contract negotiations with FNSS, Anti-Tank Turret carrying just two deep and fast moving without any and contract was signed on June (four was planned in the beginning) preparation. Powered by a diesel 27th, 2016. Under the contract, KORNET-E or MIZRAK-O/OMTAS engine, coupled with fully automatic FNSS will deliver 184 WCVs based ATGMs and a 7,62x51mm machine transmission, with a length of 5m on KAPLAN-10 tracked type gun. and a height of 1,9m and a width of armored vehicle and 76 WCVs based The 15-ton class KAPLAN-10 2,5 m PARS 4x4 can reach 120km/h on PARS 4x4 Wheeled Armored Light Armored Weapon Carrier has on the road and can swim at speed Vehicle (WAV). Under the contract, twin 5 road wheeled tracks, has the of 8km/h with 2 water jets. The which became effective on October ability operate in hot/cold weather vehicle can switch from a 4x4 mode 14, 2017, FNSS will deliver 184 conditions at high speed not only on for rough terrain to a 4x2 mode for WCVs based on KAPLAN-10 tracked asphalt and stabilized highways, but use on highway. Having a power type armored vehicles and 76 WCVs also in soft soil, muddy and rough to weight ratio of 25-30hp/tons based on PARS 4x4 Wheeled Type terrains. The advanced suspension the PARS 4x4 can operate on any Armored Vehicle (WAV). system, tracks have been designed rough terrain with a reduced break 80 of the KAPLAN-10 WCVs to reduce vibration and increase angle, low center of gravity, fully will be equipped with KORNET-E road holding. While the power pack independent suspension system, ATGMs and the remaining 104 cabin and the expanded driver area ABS-assisted hydraulic disc brakes, will be equipped with Roketsan’s are located in front of the vehicle, low ground pressure and increased MIZRAK-O/OMTAS ATGMs. All the gunner and the commander angles of approach and departure. of the 76 PARS 4x4 WCVs will areas are located in the middle of the be equipped with Roketsan’s MIZRAK-O/OMTAS ATGMs. Under the contract, the System Requirement Review Meeting and Preliminary Design Review Meetings were held, and the Critical Design stage was completed in 2017. Following the 15-month effort FNSS completed the manufacture of the KAPLAN-10 prototype in January 2018 and started Verification and Qualification Tests in March. The production of the prototype of PARS 4x4 WCV was completed in April 2018 and to Qualification Test have been launched in May 2018. Series production will start following the completion of Qualification Tests and PARS 4X4 WCV ISSUE 82/2018 17 DEFENCE TURKEY

Special Purpose Tactical Program, the SSM aimed to award the production and delivery of 40 Wheeled Armored Vehicles contract during the first quarter of SSAs and 13 KKAs was launched 2018. The SPTWAV Program was on with a contract signed between (SPTWAV) Program the agenda of the January 31, 2018 the SSM and Aselsan in May 2016. Meeting the Turkish Armed DIEC meeting, however there was no Aselsan then signed a contract Forces’ wheeled armored vehicles reference to the SPTWAV Program at with FNSS to procure a total of 53 requirement from local sources since the official announcement. According ACV-30 tracked vehicles. Under late 1980s, the SSM launched the to sources the number of vehicles the contract FNSS will deliver the Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled to be procured under the SPTWAV first batch of ACV-30 chassis in Armored Vehicle (SPTWAV) and the Program was decreased so a new May 2018 to Aselsan, who will then Weapon Carrier/Anti-Tank Vehicle tender process is expected. convert them into KKA and SSA (WCV) Programs in November configurations. 2006, to meet the respective ACV-30 platform chassis is requirements of the Program of the KORKUT SPAAG and FNSS ACV-30 provided with a unique, space Turkish Land Forces Command. KORKUT Self Propelled Anti- laminated armor system combining The SPTWAV Program covers Aircraft Gun (SPAAG) System steel and aluminum technology for the procurement of 472 tactical project covers the procurement of a protection against firing of small wheeled armored vehicles both 42 Weapon System Vehicles (SSA, arms and mine blasts. Powered by in 6x6 (in two configurations) and will replace existing aged M-42A1/ a 600hp diesel engine, coupled with 8x8 (in two configurations) versions A2 Duster Walker systems) and 14 a fully automatic transmission, with and related mission equipment Command and Control Vehicles a length of 7,07m and an overall for tactical reconnaissance, (KKA) all based on the FNSS ACV- height of 3,62m the 3,9m wide ACV- surveillance and CBRN (Chemical, 30 Armored Combat Vehicle (ACV) 30 can reach 65km/h on the road Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) chassis. On June 25, 2011, Aselsan, and can swim at a speed of 6km/h reconnaissance missions of the the Main Contractor of the SPAAG with 2 water jets. Having a combat Turkish Land Forces. Under the System program, awarded a weight of 29,5 tons the ACV-30 has program 121 Command Vehicles (in Tracked Carrier Vehicle Development a cruising range of 500km. 6x6 configuration to be equipped Contract to FNSS for the design, with a 25mm turret), 217 Sensor/ development and production of Reconnaissance Vehicles (in 8x8 one Command and Control Vehicle ZAHA Program configuration to be equipped chassis and two Weapon System On March 7, 2017 the Armored with pintle mounted gun and a Vehicle chassis prototypes to be Amphibious Assault Vehicle (ZAHA/ Mast with EO sensors), 74 Radar based on the ACV-30 in two years. AAAV) Program contract was signed Vehicles (in 6x6 configuration to After an extensive mobility between the SSM and FNSS. be equipped with mast mounted and firing test campaign that was Under the contract the ZAHA will surveillance radar), and 60 CBRN launched in 2015 and carried out be developed and produced by Reconnaissance Vehicles (in 8x8 with the participation of the SSM FNSS based on an indigenous configuration to be equipped with and Turkish Army representatives, development model. FNSS will 12.7mm RCWS and CBRN sensors) acceptance of these vehicles were deliver a total of 27 vehicles, will be procured from a local supplier. carried out on in 2016 and KORKUT including 23 personnel carriers, 2 in On September 5th, 2014 the RFP SPAAG prototypes (2x Weapon command and control vehicle and document was issued by the SSM to System Vehicles and 1 Command & 2 in recovery vehicle configurations. the local companies and requested to Control Vehicle) entered the service The technical characteristics of the submit their proposals by December of the Turkish Army. Following ZAHAs were determined by taking 1st, 2014 and this deadline was the successful completion of into consideration the operational later extended to February 27, 2015. the prototype development and concept and mission requirements However, proposal delivery deadline qualification phase KORKUT SPAAG defined by the Turkish Naval Forces was extended once again and Series Production Phase, covering Command. finally bidders submitted their first proposals during the second half of 2015 and their revised proposals during the second half of 2016. In late 2016 bidders were asked to submit their Best and Final Offers (BAFOs). The tender process was completed in early 2017. However, bidders have asked to revise their proposal to meet the indigenous power pack (engine and transmission) requirement. Following the four to five months of studies bidders submitted their revised proposal once again to the © Aselsan SSM during the second half of 2017. 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The ZAHA/AAAVs will be able to carry 21 fully equipped infantries © FNSS as well as 3 crew. They will have ballistic and mine protection at a certain level and will be able to move rapidly in water and on land. They will have the capabilities of firing at targets with their unmanned turret with a 12.7mm Machine Gun (MG) and a 40mm Automatic (AGL) and perform operations at various sea levels. Compared to similar examples, these vehicles are expected to be superior in the following respects: Number of personnel transported by the vehicle, Level of ballistic and mine protection and performance Modern Medium Weight engineers, who have been trained on land and in water. The ZAHAs Tank (MMWT) Program in the engineer¬ing development will be deployed on the TCG and manufacture phases of the The Indonesian Modern Anadolu LHD vessel (to be based first prototype at FNSS, recently Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) on Juan Carlos I LHD design and completed the production of the Program stands out, as it is the first under construction at SEDEF second prototype in Indonesia Government-to-Government (G2G) Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul) of the with support from FNSS. The cooperation project in the Turkish Turkish Navy. qualification of the two MMWT Land Platforms/Systems Sector. In addition to enabling the safe prototypes as well as firing trials During Indo Defense 2014 Fair, landing of units during landing and durability tests are expected to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense operations, ZAHAs also serve be completed by the third quarter (MoD) and the Un¬dersecretariat for as armored combat vehicles or of 2018 (July 2018). FNSS and Defense Industries (UDI/SSM) of the armored personnel carriers after PT PINDAD have already initiated Turkish Ministry of National Defense reaching the shore. During the negoti¬ations towards the serial (MoND) signed a Memorandum landing phase of an operation, production of the MMWT platforms, of Understanding (MoU) on these vehicles are launched from which the Indonesian Government November 7, 2014 to establish a the LHD (landing helicopter dock) indicates a keen interest in. G2G development program for a approaching the coast, and rapidly Within the scope of the MMWT medium weight tank, under the cover the distance of several Program, diverse cooperation sponsorship of the two sides, to kilometers in between, allowing project models such as technology meet Indonesian Army requirement. units to land with minimum delay. transfer, local production, and joint FNSS Defense Systems and Once on land, they can continue production were also carried out. Indonesia’s state-owned company taking part in operations side by Turkey and Indonesia established PT PINDAD teamed up as the side with other armored vehicles. a long-lasting cooperation in industrial partners of the MMWT Powered by a diesel engine, the land vehicles sector with the Program and the development work coupled with fully automatic MMWT Program. Both parties started in 2015. The cooperation transmission, with a length of 8,3m benefited from the mutual transfer agreement between FNSS and and a width of 3,3m the ZAHA can of experiences, and the fact that PT PINDAD covers the design, swim at a speed of 7km/h with 2 the project was completed in development, manufacture, testing water jets. With a combat weight accordance with the planned and qualification of two MMWT of 30 tons the ZAHA will have a schedule is an indicator of the prototypes. 21-troop capacity in addition to the harmony between the countries and The conceptual design of three-man crew (driver, commander the companies. MMWT was completed and and gunner). To be integrated with Based on the FNSS KAPLAN-30 revealed during Indo Defense 2016 a remotely operated turret armed chassis and dubbed as ‘Black Fair held in Jakarta, Indonesia in with a 12,7mm machine gun and a Tiger’ by Indonesia, the MMWT November 2016. The first prototype 40mm automatic grenade launcher design comprises advanced developed and manufactured by the ZAHA can operate at various ballistic and mine protection with FNSS in Ankara, Turkey is currently sea state in 4 conditions. The ZAHA a broad range of firepower, from undergoing qualification trials in will be able to negotiate up to 40% close support of infantry to anti- Indonesia, which was unveiled side slopes and 60% gradient and armor. MMWT’s precision direct at the IDEF ‘17 Exhibition in could cross natural or man-made fire capability ensures required Istanbul and also participated in obstacles up to 90cm high, and lethality with an outstanding the Army Day Parade in Indonesia trenches 2m wide. tactical and strategic mobility. Rear on October 5, 2017. PT PINDAD configuration power pack of the ISSUE 82/2018 19 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 20 ISSUE 82/2018

vehicle is combined with advanced To meet Turkish Land Forces’ Authority for permission to allow electronic controlled systems and 468, Mine Resistant Ambush the Industry heavy-duty suspension system. Protected Vehicle requirement Committee (AFIC) to invest in The vehicle’s new generation engine under the Tactical Wheeled the company in order to resume supplies adequate power, coupled Vehicle-I (TTA-I) Project SSM production. AFIC acquired a 49% with a fully automatic electronic selected BMC 350-16Z, based on share of BMC from ES Mali Yatırım. controlled transmission, which Hatehof’s Navigator 4x4 armored Now a 49% share of BMC is owned results in a minimum of 20hp/ton vehicle and awarded a contract by AFIC, 25+1 share is owned by ratio, depending on the configurable valued at €115.560 Million to BMC Talip Öztürk and a 25% share is protection system. MMWT gets its in April 2009. According to the owned by Ethem Sancak. advanced mobility capability from a contract the first batch of vehicles Meanwhile the Turkish MoND 6-wheeled suspension system built should be delivered in August 2010 signed a follow-on contract with on torsion bars with double pinned and the final batch should be by TMSF on October 24, 2013 for tracks. the end of 2012. However, due to the procurement of 321 KIRPI The MMWT tank is fitted with financial problems BMC failed to Mine Resistant Ambush Protected CMI’s Cockerill 3105 (CT-CV 105HP) meet its contractual obligations and Vehicles. Soon after resuming its turret armed with a high-pressure deliveries could only be launched production BMC delivered the 105mm L-53 CV rifled gun and a in February 2011. Deliveries of the first batch of 20 KIRPI vehicles to coaxial 7,62mm machine gun and BMC 350-16Z vehicle, dubbed as the Tunisian Ministry of National for ease of deployment in jungles/ KIRPI (Hedgehog) by the Turkish Defense (MoND). In late 2013, tropical forests and soft grounds of Army, stalled in 2012 due to BMC’s the Tunisian MoD awarded an Indonesia the vehicle has a combat financial problems and until March undisclosed value of contract weight of 35 tons. Since the main 2013 only 293 KIRPIs had been to BMC for the procurement of gun uses an autoloader (with 12 delivered. 40 BMC 350-16Z KIRPI MRAPs. rounds ready to fire) the MMWT has Since BMC failed to fulfil the Deliveries were completed in a three-man crew. With a length of contractual terms due to financial two batches during 2014. The 7m, a width of 3,2mand a height of difficulties the contract was first batch of 20 vehicles were 2.7m the MMWT has a top speed terminated by the SSM in 2013. delivered in February 2014 and of 70km/h on roads and a cruising Meanwhile Turkey’s state-owned the second batch in July 2014. 10 range of 450km, with on-board fuel. Savings Deposit Insurance Fund of these vehicles were equipped In order to have a minimum power (TMSF) confiscated the assets with Doodam RCWS. In 2015 to weight ratio of 20hp/tons the of BMC in May 2013 in return for placed a follow-on order MMWT is believed to be powered company’s outstanding debts after for a further 101 KIRPI MRAPs in by a 700hp class power pack. The it went bankrupt. TMSF announced various configurations including 4 MMWT is planned to be ready for in February 2014 that BMC would Ambulance vehicles. Some of the Series Production in 2019. The be put up for sale at an estimated vehicles are equipped with the initial order is expected to cover value of TL985 Million. At the end passive RPG protection system 100 MMWTs but in the medium of sale process ES Mali Yatırım (ES (AmSafe Bridport’s TARIAN). BMC term, the demand for the vehicle is Financial Investment) of Ethem also secured orders to deliver expected to increase to as many as Sancak’s, purchased the company. 40 KIRPI MRAPS to Qatar (all of 300. TMSF approved the sale of BMC them to be equipped a Dodaam to a local finance house ES Mali RCWS) and 100 KIRPI MRAPs in Yatırım (ES Financial Investment) in various configurations (including KIRPI Mine Resistant May 2014 and on June 2, 2014 ES 10 Ambulance vehicles) to Ambush Protected Vehicle Mali Yatırım asked the Competition Turkmenistan. Speaking at the SAVTEK 2018 Conference held at Istanbul © TAF Technical University (ITU) on May 7, 2018 BMC Land Platforms General Manager Bülent Santarcıoğlu underlined that since 2011, BMC has completed delivery of 1,433 KIRPI-I and KIRPI-II Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles to the Turkish end users and as of May 2018 in a large number of these vehicles have been deployed in Syria (Afrin). Meanwhile, under the Flexible Layered Cage Armor System Project as of April 2018, 160 KIRPI-I MRAPS have been equipped with Flexible Layered Cage Armor System. In a large number of KIRPI MRAPs were deployed in cross-border operations ISSUE 82/2018 21 DEFENCE TURKEY

BMC re-launched KIRPI deliveries to the TLF in March 2014. According to the SSM 2014 Activity Report total value of 614 (293+321) KİRPİ-I MRAPs, that were procured for the Turkish Army under the Tactical Wheeled Vehicle-I (TTA-I) Project from BMC, is €151,439 Million. Turkish Army is not the sole user for KIRPI vehicles in Turkey, Gendarmerie General Command (over 300 vehicles) and Security General Directorate (SGD/ Turkish National Police, over 200 vehicles); also have KIRPI MRAPS in their inventories. To meet Turkish end users (including Turkish Army, Gendarmerie General Command and Security General Directorate) © Defence Turkey further KIRPI MRAP requirement KIRPI-II New Generation MRAP was displayed at DIMDEX 2018 with Aselsan’s SARP the SSM awarded a contract to RCWS and “Yankı” Gunshot Detection System BMC under the Tactical Wheeled Vehicle-II (TTA-II) Project on August RCWs in 2018. During an Aselsan With a combat weight of 23 tons 8, 2017 for the procurement of 529 facility tour that took place on May KIRPI 6x6 shares a similar power New Generation KIRPI (KIRPI-II) 7, 2018 Aselsan Deputy General pack with its sisters KIRPI-I/II 4x4. MRAPs. Deliveries of the KIRPI-II Manager Mustafa Kaval disclosed Meanwhile, BMC secured MRAPs commenced in 2017 and is that Aselsan manufactures 7 SARP a contract to deliver 50 KIRPI- expected to be completed in 2018. RCWSs per day and around 150 II MRAPs and 35 AMAZON 4x4 Compared to KIRPI-I (fitted with leaf in month and as of May 7, 2018 Multipurpose WAVs to Qatar during spring suspension system), KIRPI- 1.458 SARP/Dual SARP RCWSs the International Maritime II has an independent suspension have been manufactured, 10% of Defense Exhibition and Conference system and also features composite them were export customers such (DIMDEX 2018), which was held armor, manufactured by a local as and Qatar. at the Qatar National Convention company. Powered by an 8.9 liter, 375hp Center in Qatar’s capital Doha Some of the KIRPI-I and (previous batch vehicles in Turkish on March 12-14, 2018. BMC KIRPI-II MRAPS in Turkish Army, Army, GGC and Tunisian Army also secured a contract from the Gendarmerie General Command services are powered by 350hp SSM to deliver an undisclosed (GGC) and Security General version of the same engine) number of AMAZON 4x4 Light Directorate (SGD) services are Cummins ISL9E3+375 turbo diesel Armored WAVs to SGD and 700 integrated with Aselsan’s SARP engine. The KIRPI has a 13-troop VURAN WAVs to GGC including 12.7mm and Dual SARP (can be capacity including the three-man an undisclosed number of 120mm armed with 7.62mm and 12,7mm crew (driver, commander and Automatic Mortar Vehicles (dubbed machine guns and a 40mm gunner). With a combat weight of as FATİH). Under the contract automatic grenade launcher) 19,910kg KIRPI-I/II 4x4 featuring VURAN 4x4 WAVs deliveries to RCWSs. STANAG 4569 Level 4 mine and GGC started in 2018 and the first On April 5, 2017 Aselsan Level 3 ballistic protections. KIRPI batch of FATİH Automatic Mortar disclosed that they have secured a could fold 80cm (120cm optional) of Vehicles are expected to enter contract worth €37 Million (TL145 water, negotiating 30° side slopes GGC service during the summer of Million) from BMC for the delivery and a gradient of 60%. 2018. The FATİH Automatic Mortar of an undisclosed number of BMC showcased the 6x6 Vehicle is equipped with Aselsan’s SARP-Dual RCWSs. Deliveries configuration of the vehicle for ALKAR AKS-120 automatic mortar were completed in 2017. In the first time at Eurosatory 2012. system. Revealed during the IDEF October 2017 Aselsan disclosed Thanks to its higher payload ‘17 Fair and having performed that they have secured a contract capacity KIRPI 6x6 could be live firing tests in December 2017, worth €27.7 Million from BMC equipped with mine and the Aselsan ALKAR is a turret for for the delivery of undisclosed mine detection equipment for launching 120mm mortar from number of SARP-Dual RCWSs. mine clearance applications and a mobile carriers or from fixed In January 2018 Aselsan secured RCWS. Though the vehicle’s length positions. The ALKAR turret can a new contract from BMC valued has been extended its personnel rotate 360 degrees and operate at €76.81 Million for the delivery capacity is still 13 (can be increased in day or night, all terrains and of undisclosed number of SARP to 15 with the addition of two seats). weather conditions. DEFENCE TURKEY 22 ISSUE 82/2018

PARS-II/AV-8 Gempita AV-8 vehicle at the Gölbaşı Facilities 13 variants and the contract became ACV Program of FNSS for a period of two years. effective on September 20, 2015. Under the AV-8 Gempita Program, The contract period will be finished Under the contract valued at as of May 2018, 122 vehicles in 7 in May 2020. This contract represents US$559 Million and awarded in variants have been delivered so far the second export order for the PARS February 2011, in cooperation with to the Malaysian Land Forces and the WAV following Malaysia. RAO PARS- DRB-HICoM DEFTECH of Malaysia project is expected to be completed III 8x8WAVs feature some country FNSS will design, develop and by 2020. Four of the variants are specific modifications and upgrades produce a total of 257 armored in the development and testing and have slightly different appearance personnel carriers to be based phase with the remaining one in the compared to PARS-II/AV-8 Gempita on PARS-II 8x8 in 12 different configuration finalization stage. vehicles of the Malaysian Army. configurations including; the infantry Contrary to PARS-II/AV-8 vehicles, fighting vehicle (IFV), armored fighting the RAO PARS-III WAVs does not vehicle (AFV), the armored personnel RAO PARS-III 8x8/6x6 have swimming capability but in carrier (APC), tank destroyer (AFV- WAV Program return they have better ballistic and ATGW), command vehicles (ACV), The official delivery of the first mine/IED protection thanks to add-on signals (AVS), reconnaissance PARS-III Wheeled Armored Vehicle armor modules. vehicle as well as recovery vehicle. (WAV) to the Royal Army of Oman Contrary to Malaysian AV8 While the original PARS 8x8 was a (RAO) took place on July 12th, 2017 Gempita (Thunder) Program 24-25-ton vehicle, the AV-8 IFV-25 at the FNSS facilities located in covering the delivery of a total of configuration weighs 28 tons and its Gölbaşı, Ankara/Turkey. Painted in 257 8x8 WAVs, which is based equipment differs considerably from the camouflage used by the RAO the on PARS II, to Malaysian Armed that of PARS. Deliveries will span first PARS-III WAV, with a hull number Forces in cooperation with local over 7 years and are planned to be of 001, is in an 8x8 configuration and partner DRB-HICoM DefTech, which completed by 2020. Malaysia is said Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) acts as the principal assembly to be considering placing an order variant. Also dubbed as IFV-25 agent and works with FNSS to for the second and third batches of variant the PARS III 8x8 APC is fitted customize the vehicles for Malaysian AV-8 vehicles. The second batch is with a one-person FNSS SABER 25 requirements and equipment, all expected to be on the agenda around turret armed with a stabilized ATK of the RAO PARS-III WAVs will be 2021-2022. Armament Systems M242 25mm manufactured and assembled at On December 6, 2014 the dual-feed cannon and an FN MAG FNSS facilities in Ankara, Turkey. Malaysian Army received the delivery 58M 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun. The 172 PARS-III WAVs include 145 of the first 12 of 257 AV-8 Gempita Following trials that lasted 8x8 in 8 variants and 27 6x6 vehicles Armored Combat Vehicles (ACVs). three years (PARS 8x8 performed in 5 variants. The 145 PARS-III 8x8 The then Malaysian Army Chief country trials in Sultanate of Oman WAVs include; 72 units in Armored General Raja Mohamed Affandi Bin in summer 2012), tests and the Personnel Carrier Vehicles (APC, Raja Mohamed NOOR accepted proposal evaluation period under IFV-25 variant) configuration, 22 in the first batch of 12 vehicles, all of the RAO WAV Program during the Armored Main Command Vehicles, which are in the IFV-25 configuration. second half of 2015 FNSS received 16 Armored Specialized Command During a ceremony witnessed by a contract of approximately US$500 Vehicle, 12 in the 120mm Armored the then Prime Minister Najib Tun Million from RAO and the Ministry Mortar Vehicle, 8 in the Armored Razak, formally named the vehicle of Defense of the Government of Ambulance Vehicle, 8 in the Armored ‘the Gempita’, which is a Malay the Sultanate of Oman to design, Recovery Vehicle, 6 in the Armored term for ‘thunderous noise’. The IFV- develop, manufacture, qualify (both Field Engineer Vehicle and 1 in the 25 configuration of the AV-8 ACV international and customer) and Armored Training Vehicle variant. The is fitted with a one-person FNSS deliver a total of 172 PARS-III WAVs in 27 PARS III 6x6 WAVs include; 12 in Sharpshooter turret armed with a stabilized ATK Armament Systems M242 25 mm dual-feed gun and © FNSS an FN MAG 58M 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun. 46 of the 257 AV-8 vehicles will be delivered in IFV-25 configuration. Weapons systems capabilities of the AV-8 Gempita includes; 25mm gun, specially designed two-man turret with 30mm gun, 12.7mm RCWS as well as an Anti-Tank Guided Weapon (ATGW). The first 12 platforms have been delivered by FNSS, after which the program continues with the delivery of knockdown kits. DEFTECH engineers have participated in the design and devel¬opment of the PARS III 8X8 WAV ISSUE 82/2018 23 DEFENCE TURKEY

the Armored Program, including two years of free 1.800kg the SABER 25 turret features configuration, 6 in the Mortar Fire maintenance under warranty and a digital fire control and sighting Controller Vehicle, 4 in the Armored four years of additional support. The system includes a 3rd Generation Radio Relay Vehicle variant, 4 in the Long-Term Support for the PARS III Long Wave [8-12 μm] or Mid Wave Armored Specialized Command WAVs will last 20 years after warranty. [3-5 μm] Thermal Imager, a telescopic Vehicle and 1 in the Armored Training The PARS-III 8x8 is powered by a day optical channel, unity window for Vehicle. German Deutz turbocharged, water- surveillance, and an eye safe Laser Under the Program, Common cooled diesel engine, developing Range Finder with 8.000m range Base Vehicle Concept Design 550hp coupled to a fully automatic and ballistic computation capability. was approved in May 2016 and transmission with 7 forward and 1 The gunner is also provided with two the production of the first vehicle reverse gear. Meanwhile, the power up-look periscopes for all around (PARS-III 8x8 APC with hull number pack of the PARS III 6x6 consists of vision. The gun turret drive system 001) started in August 2016. Initial a water-cooled turbocharged diesel is electrical and fully digital with two- Inspection of the first vehicle (PARS engine with an output power of 483hp axis stabilization capability to ensure III 8x8 APC) was held between June and a fully automatic transmission a high accuracy of fire on the move. 5th-16th, 2017 in Turkey. Durability with 7 forward and 1 reverse gears. The main armament consists of a Test and Final Acceptance of the The diesel power pack is mounted to M242 25mm dual-feed automatic first 8x8 vehicle was conducted in the rear of the driver on the left side of cannon with 240 [150 HE / 90 AP] Oman. As part of Acceptance Tests, the hull, between the first and second ready to fire rounds. The secondary PARS-III 8x8 APC underwent live axles. The power pack architecture, armament is a 7.62mm coaxial firing test in November 2017 at Safrat which allows disassembly and machine gun with 600 ready-to-fire Al Dooh firing range. The second reassembly in less than 60 minutes, rounds. According to FNSS, thanks vehicle of the Program is an Armored allows the user to replace the engine to 3rd Generation digital fire control Reconnaissance Vehicle and is in 6x6 in the field as an additional benefit. and sighting system the first vehicle configuration. The hull of the PARS-III consists PARS-III 8x8 APC has performed very Currently in the third year of of a composite aluminum and steel precise firings with SABER 25 turret the program, after completing a armor that provides a protection for during Initial Inspection held in June challenging durability qualification of the crew and infantry against firing of 2017 even at firing tests performed at the first vehicle, as of May 2018, 8 small arms 7.62mm armor-piercing 3km distance to a fixed target. PARS-III vehicles have been delivered attack through a full 360 degrees. While the PARS-III 8x8 APC to the ROA as a first batch, where a The PARS-III is more protected than and 6x6 Armored Reconnaissance total of 48 platforms are expected to the basic PARS 8x8 with additional Vehicle, Armored Specialized be delivered by the end of 2018. The armor mounted at the front and to Command Vehicle and APC variants start of PARS-III deliveries to ROA the sides of the hull. FNSS claims are fitted with a SABER 25 turret, also has a positive impact on Turkey’s that the hull design of the PARS-III 8x8 Armored Specialized Command defense exports to Oman. According offers a higher level of ballistic and Vehicles will be fitted with 12.7mm to the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly mine protection compared to PARS-I Remote Weapon Station. The (TIM) figures, during January 1st – and PARS-II/AV-8 ACVs. The PARS-III 7.62mm and 12.7mm Nimer Cupola, April 30th, 2018 Turkey exported WAV is fitted with an NBC protection being manufactured locally by an around US$70,724,740 Million worth (face mask protection system and Omani manufacturer in Oman, will be of defense and aerospace equipment positive pressure system depending integrated on the remaining PARS- to OMAN, during January 1st – March the variant) system for defense III 8x8 and 6x6 variants, excluding 31st, 2018 this figure was at the level against nuclear, biological, chemical the 8x8 120mm Armored Mortar of US$21,741 Million. threats and the survivability is Vehicle to be fitted with a 120mm Together with these vehicles further enhanced by smoke grenade Ruag Defense’s smooth bore mortar FNSS will also provide extensive launchers located on both sides system and 7.62mm pintle mount as Integrated Logistic Support of the vehicle and on the SABER a secondary weapon. (ILS) and deliverables within this 25 turret. With a combat weight of DEFENCE TURKEY 24 ISSUE 82/2018

departments in export markets. NMS © FNSS also exported 20 TOMA Riot Control Vehicles to under a contract awarded by the Turkish Government to meet a Libyan Ministry of Interior requirement. Vehicles were delivered in three batches to Libya during 2013. In August 2015 NMS delivered an undisclosed number of EJDER TOMA to its first export customer, the Republic of Congo. NMS also exported four EJDER TOMAs to and participated in an RABDAN 8X8 AACV Independence Day military parade RABDAN 8x8 AACV under the hull rear. The 8x8 vehicle is together with 25 EJDER YALÇIN In March 2017 Turkey’s largest fitted with a two-man BMP-3 turret, WAVs in April 2018. The EJDER private defense industry company which is armed one 100mm 2A70 TOMA effectively met the operational Otokar won a deal worth US$661 semi-automatic rifled gun/missile requirements of the Republic of Million to manufacture 400 ‘RABDAN’ launcher as main armament and one Congo’s Law Enforcement Agency 8x8 Amphibious Armored Combat 30 mm 2A72 coaxial cannon and one in protecting and preserving public Vehicles (based on ARMA 8x8 and 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun as order and was first used for ensuring fitted with BMP-3 ACV turret) for the second armament. security during the African Olympic (UAE) Land Games. Forces. The ‘RABDAN’ contract Anti-Riot Vehicle (TOMA) The EJDER TOMA, which was represents the largest ever defense developed by NMS within the Nurol Makina ve Sanayi (NMS), scope of an SSM project signed system export in a single project Katmerciler and BMC, are leading achieved to date by a Turkish defense in 2012, stands out as Turkey’s suppliers for the Anti-Riot Vehicles first Riot Control Vehicle with high- company. (TOMA) to the Turkish Army, Turkish Otokar established a Joint Venture level ballistic protection. NMS was National Police (Security General awarded a contract worth US$6.125 company with Tawazun in the UAE Directorate/SGD) and Gendarmerie called Al-Jasoor to build RABDAN Million in late 2012 by the SSM General Command (GGC). TOMA to deliver 25 EJDER TOMA Riot 8x8 Amphibious Armored Combat vehicles have proven their excellence Vehicles (AACVs) at the Tawazun Control Vehicles featuring the main since their first introduction to local automotive components of the Industrial Park manufacturing facilities and international markets in 2002. in Abu Dhabi. Commenting about EJDER 4x4 WAV and provide high According to Turkish Minister of ballistic protection to the crew against the contract Otokar General Manger Interior Süleyman Soylu, as of May Serdar Görgüç underlined that this even 7,62mm infantry rifle shots. 2018 there are 765 TOMA vehicles in NMS displayed the prototype EJDER program was one of the largest different configurations in the services armored vehicle procurements in the TOMA during the IDEF ‘13 Fair and of the SGD (over 500) and the GGC. started deliveries to the SGD during world and the number of vehicles to Manufacturing TOMAs since be manufactured under the program the second half of 2013. During 2010 Katmerciler claims that they Kobani protests in Hakkari province shall reach to 700’s in the coming have a 75% share in the Turkish period. of Turkey on October 10th, 2014 TOMA market. Manufacturing TOMAs one of EJDER TOMA vehicles that According first specifications since 2002 NMS delivered over 200 released by the UAE Company Al was sent to control riot was attacked TOMA vehicles to the SGD and by PKK militants with infantry rifles Jasoor Heavy Vehicles Industries, GGC in Turkey and several police the RABDAN has the capacity to and RPG-7 rockets. Militants fired carry a total 12 personnel including driver and commander. It has gross © Katmerciler vehicle weight (GVW) from 28,000 kg to 30,000 kg. The RABDAN is powered with Caterpillar 12.5 liter diesel engine developing 600hp coupled to an Allison 4500 automatic transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. The RABDAN has a top speed of 105km/h and a cruising range of 700 km. The RABDAN offers ballistic protection up to STANAG Level 4 and mine protection up to STANAG Level 4a/b. The vehicle is fully amphibious and propelled in the water at a maximum speed of 10km/h Katmerciler’s Anti-Riot Vehicle thanks to two propellers mounted ISSUE 82/2018 25 DEFENCE TURKEY

two RPG-7 rockets and around 100 deliveries were completed in 2015. the Turkish Army. Deliveries to the rounds of infantry rifle bullets against According to sources under the 2nd and 3rd Armies’ Border Units the EJDER TOMA, one of the rockets contract Otokar delivered 126 (responsible for the Eastern borders missed the vehicle but the other hit URALs. For SGD, SSM also procured of Turkey) started in 2016 and were the windshield but did not explode. 60+90 Sentry (based on Toyota Land completed during the first half of None of the crew was hurt during 70 series chassis) and Jaws 2017. Project has been financed this attack thanks to EJDER TOMA’s 4x4 Light Armored Tactical Vehicles via the EU funds. high level of ballistic protection. NMS from International Armored Group Under a contract that became delivered around 150 EJDER TOMA (IAG) Turkey. Deliveries took place effective in April 2014, SSM ordered vehicles to the SGD, and the Turkish during 2014-2016. 180 EJDER YALÇIN Block III WAVs Army. Otokar in May 2016 received a to NMS to meet SGD/Turkish contract worth €64.8 Million for the National Police’s requirement. delivery of an undisclosed number Deliveries completed during the New Generation Armored of APC, URAL and COBRA-I 4x4 first half of 2017 and all of the Internal Security Vehicle of the armored vehicles to the SGD/ vehicles are integrated with Aselsan Security General Directorate Turkish National Police. In June SARP RCWS armed with 7.62mm To meet the requirements of the 2016 the company secured a new machine gun. For the delivery SGD for the new generation armored contract valued at €106.1 Million for of SARP RCWSs NMS signed a vehicle requirement through the the delivery of 220 COBRA-II WAVs contract valued at €29.1 Million use of local capabilities the SSM to the SGD. Some of the vehicles with Aselsan in April 2016. NMS launched New Generation Armored to be armed with Aselsan SARP previously received contracts for the Vehicle Program. As part of this RCWS. Deliveries were completed in delivery of 71 EJDER YALÇIN Block program in order to evaluate and 2017. With this order SGD became I (including 11 vehicles procured for test candidate vehicles in advance, the fourth customer of the COBRA the evaluation) and Block II to the in 2013 the SSM awarded contracts II (after TurAF, Turkish Army and SGD. to Otokar and NMS to deliver 11 Gendarmerie General Command) in Both Otokar and NMS have URAL and 11 EJDER YALÇIN Block I Turkey. granted one COBRA-I and one 4x4 wheeled armored vehicles (WAV) The first user of COBRA-II 4x4 EJDER YALÇIN 4x4 Tactical to the SGD. Some of the URAL WAV was the (they Wheeled Armored Vehicle to GGC in and EJDER WAVs were integrated placed an order for 20 vehicles in 2016 and they underwent extensive with Aselsan SARP RCWS. Otokar 2015 and deliveries started in early operational tests. As a result of this completed deliveries in late 2013; 2016), followed by the Turkish Army. experience GGC placed an order for NMS delivered EJDER YALÇIN Under the contract worth €47.5 an undisclosed number of COBRA- vehicles in 2014. On November Million awarded in December 2015, II and EJDER YALÇIN WAVs in 25, 2014 Otokar announced that MoND/SSM ordered 82 COBRA- 2017. The first batch of 30 EJDER they were awarded a contract II 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Armored YALÇIN Block III was delivered to worth TL76,8 Million to deliver an Surveillance Vehicles (equipped with GGC in May 2017. undisclosed number of both URAL Aselsan’s ŞahinGözü/FalconEye EO On May 17, 2018, speaking at 4x4 Light Armored Tactical Vehicles sensor and ACAR surveillance radar the TOBB Turkish Defense Industry and Armored Patrol Vehicles (APV) systems and Metravib’s PILAR Assembly Meeting Undersecretary to the SGD. Under the contract Gun Shot Detection System) for Prof. Demir announced that over DEFENCE TURKEY 26 ISSUE 82/2018

300 COBRA-II and over 300 EJDER YALÇIN WAVs have been delivered © Otokar to Turkish end users. Developed over the existing COBRA-I vehicle, COBRA- II is a modular platform with superior technical and tactical characteristics. Besides outstanding mobility capability and up to nine crew (including driver and commander) carrying capacity, the vehicle provides protection, firepower and mission equipment for users in different types of missions. Produced against current threats to meet user expectations and was added to the Otokar product range in 2013, the COBRA-II Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle provides COBRA - II WAV an outmatched performance in a provide protection against mines 2,100rpm. The engine is coupled wide range of challenging terrains and improvised explosive devices to fully automatic transmission with and climatic conditions. In addition (IED) the vehicle accommodates hydrodynamic torque converter. But to superior technical and tactical up to 11 personnel. The vehicle in Block III engine power is uprated features, COBRA-II also offers high features easy-to-enter and exit and increased to 375hp. The degree of protection and forms door configurations for the crew. EJDER YALÇIN has a maximum a base for a modular platform. Other optional equipment includes speed of 110km/h and a cruising Unveiled first time in May 2013 a rescue winch, day and night- range of 600km. It can accelerate COBRA-II has an overall length of vision systems, rear ramp, and from 0km/h to 40km/h within six 5,6m, a width of 2,5m and height of a fire extinguish and explosion seconds. 2,2m. The wheelbase and ground suppression system for the crew NMS on the other hand won its clearance of the vehicle are 3,57m compartment. The base vehicle first export contract from Tunisia and 400mm respectively, while the has a length of 5,42m, width of for its EJDER YALÇIN 4x4 WAV gross vehicle weight is 12,000kg. 2,48m and height of 2,3m. Its in early 2017. It is followed by The COBRA-II can negotiate a 48° gross weight ranges between orders from Uzbekistan, Qatar and approach and 60° departure angles 12,000kg and 14,000kg, and Senegal. According to sources leading onto 60% inclines and 30% payload carrying capacity is up to NMS will deliver 70+ EJDER side-slopes. It is able to cross 4t. The Block I and Block II versions YALÇIN to Tunisia, a large number 90cm wide trenches and climb over of EJDER YALÇIN are fitted with a of vehicles to Uzbekistan with local 40cm obstacles. The COBRA-II Cummins engine, which produces production, 342 vehicles to Qatar can be fitted with either 6,7 liters, a maximum power of 300hp at and 25 vehicles to Senegal. During 6 cylinders 281hp water-cooled turbo diesel engine or 6.7 liters, 6 cylinders 360hp water-cooled turbo diesel engine (Turkish users’ preference) with F-34 and F-54 fuel compatibility. The COBRA-II has a top speed of 110km/h and a cruising range of 700km. EJDER YALÇIN, a new member of the EJDER Family of wheeled armored vehicles, is a 4x4 tactical armored combat vehicle designed and manufactured by NMS. Design studies on the vehicle were initiated in the last quarter of 2012 and a pre- prototype of the base vehicle was exhibited at the IDEF ’13 Fair. Mass production of the vehicle began in May 2014. Featuring a V-shaped hull design, integrating floating floor © Otokar plates and blast mitigation seats to URAL WAV ISSUE 82/2018 27 DEFENCE TURKEY

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DIMDEX 2018, which was held at the Qatar National Convention © Katmerciler Center in Qatar’s capital Doha on March 12-14, 2018 NMS also secured a contract to deliver 214 NMS 4x4 Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles to the Qatar Emiri Special Forces, to be armed with SARP RCWS, ATGM launcher and IGLA SAM launcher of Aselsan. Deliveries of the NMS 4x4 WAVs have been initiated and scheduled to be completed in two years. In October 2017, Aselsan secured a contract worth €29.676 Million from Undersecretariat for Treasury to deliver 57 Tactical Wheeled Armored Surveillance Vehicles for the protection and surveillance of Western borders ( and Greece). Project is financed via the EU funds. Under the project Aselsan selected HIZIR 4X4 WAV Katmerciler’s HIZIR 4x4 WAV as a the HIZIR is the combat vehicle, the requirements, the SARP can be platform to integrate its ŞahinGözü which has the highest engine power equipped with a 12.7mm machine (FalconEye) EO sensor, ACAR in its range in the Turkish Defense gun, 40mm automatic grenade- surveillance radar and Gun Shot Industry. The vehicle has a gross launcher or 7.62mm machine gun. Detection System. A contract weight of 16,000 kg and can reach On the other hand, under the valued at Euro10.485 Million was a top speed of 110km/h. HIZIR 4×4 New Generation Crime Scene signed between Aselsan and features a V-shaped monocoque Investigation Vehicles (KIRAÇ) Katmerciler for the procurement of armored hull design that offers Project, Katmerciler secured a 57 HIZIR 4x4 WAVs. After having advanced protection to the 9-man contract from the SSM in June been integrated with Aselsan’s crew. HIZIR can be configured for 2017. The contract calls for the border surveillance system the a wide range of missions including design, development and delivery vehicle was dubbed as the ‘ATEŞ command and control, medical of 110 Crime Scene Investigation (Fire) Mobile Border Security evacuation platform, forward Vehicles and 10 Laboratory Vehicles System’. According to the MoND observation and convoy support. in a two-year schedule. The vehicles 2017 Activity Report ATEŞ Mobile The HIZIR is fitted with an Aselsan will be in 4x4 configuration and will Border Security System deliveries SARP Stabilized Advanced Remote feature independent suspension will start in December 2018. Weapon Platform. Depending on system. HIZIR 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle is designed and optimized for high performance © NMS under extreme operational conditions in rural and urban areas for 9 personnel. The vehicle has high level of ballistic and mine protection. It is agile, dynamic, versatile, low maintenance and easy-care platform for various configurations such as combat vehicle, command control vehicle, CBRN vehicle, weapon carrier (easy integration of various weapon systems), ambulance vehicle, border security vehicle, reconnaissance vehicle. Katmerciler unveiled for the first time the ‘HIZIR’ its new armored combat vehicle on the ‘3rd High-Tech Port by MÜSİAD’ organized in Istanbul on November 9-12, 2016. With 400hp (298kW), NMS 4X4 Wheeled Light Armored Vehicle ISSUE 82/2018 29 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 30 ISSUE 82/2018

EFES-2018 Combined Joint Live Fire Exercise “Distinguished Observer Day” Successfully Accomplished The EFES-2018 Combined Joint Live Fire Exercise, one of the planned exercises of the Turkish Armed Forces which is held every two years, was conducted between April 11 and May 11, 2018 with the participation military units of friendly and allied countries. The active phase of the exercise took place between 07- 11 May 2018 with the participation of 24 allied country military units in the Western Anatolia, Middle Aegean, İzmir Gulf and Doğanbey drill fields. The EFES-2018 Combined Joint Live Fire Exercise Coalition Against Terrorism transformed into a combined Distinguished Observer Day (former Land Forces Commander exercise with the participation activities were held between 09- of Pakistan). of various countries in 2016 10 May 2018 with the participation A press briefing was held and continued, “This exercise of Chief of General Staff Major at the additional building of the will be the second combined General Hulusi Akar, Land Forces Konak Officer’s Club before the joint exercise, different than the Commander General Yaşar Güler, night session of the Efes-2018 previous years, this year our Air Forces Commander General Combined Joint Live Fire Exercise number of participants increased Hasan Küçükakyüz, Naval Forces Distinguished Observer Day, to 23 countries from 8 countries. Commander Vice Adnan which started in the Doğanbey- The experience gained through Özbal, as well as the Minister of Seferihisar district of Izmir. In Operation Euphrates Shield and Defense of , the Chiefs the briefing given by as part of General Staff of Bosnia and Taner Balkan it was of the fight against terrorism Herzegovina, , Qatar, announced that a total of 7,500 were reflected in the exercise. Kazakhstan, , , troops from 24 countries to be Moreover, the hybrid troop Uzbekistan, Romania, Sudan, the involved in the exercise with training and executive staff Saudi Arabia Royal Court Member Turkey. Lieutenant Taner Balkan training were included in the and the Commander of Islamic stated that the exercise was exercise”. In the exercise, for ISSUE 82/2018 31 DEFENCE TURKEY

the first time the second vessel manufactured within the scope of © TAF the Anti-submarine Warfare and Patrol Ship MILGEM ‘Büyükada’ and LST ‘Bayraktar’, CH-47 Chinook Transport Helicopters, Tactical and MALE class UAVs, ‘Korkut’ self - propelled low altitude air defense system and the MPT-76 Modern Infantry Rifle taking part in the Turkish Armed Forces Inventory were utilized. 14 governmental institutions and associations attended the exercise where 38 countries were invited as observers. Furthermore, 35 defense industry companies took part in the defense industry exhibition hall with their unique products and capabilities. scope of the ‘comprehensive Shield in 2016 and neutralized Turkish General Staff, Land approach’ based on the utilization approximately 3,000 ISIS Forces Command, Naval Forces of the national force units in a way terrorists and therefore inflicted Command, Air Forces Command, that they support each other, the a heavy blow to ISIS. Stating Special Forces Command, success of the exercise depends that in order to maintain security Coast Guard Command, civil on the action of all military and stability in the region, they governmental institutions and and civilian institutions and launched Operation Olive Branch associations, troops and military associations in cooperation. on 20 January 2018, General Akar units from the USA, Azerbaijan, Touching upon the fight against added that the effective utilization , , Bosnia - terrorism, Operations Euphrates of the domestic and national Herzegovina, , Georgia, Shield and Olive Branch as well, weapon systems, especially the , , Qatar, General Akar noted that exerting unmanned air systems played Kazakhstan, , Kuwait, utmost efforts for regional peace a big part in the execution of , Macedonia, Malaysia, and stability Turkey always the operation with outstanding Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, supported Syria’s territorial success, without causing any Romania, Slovakia, Jordan and integrity and political unity within harm to the civilians. Saudi Arabia also attended the the scope of good neighbor Stating that upon the exercise”. relations, yet as the execution of a completion of the operation and In his remarks on the cross - border operation became clearance of the region from Distinguished Observer Day, inevitable for securing the security mines and handmade explosives, Chief of General Staff Major and stability in the country, Turkey the people of Afrin started to General Hulusi Akar expressed taking part at the forefront at the return their homes in trust and that the Turkish Armed Forces, global struggle against the ISIS, peace, General Akar added that with the principle “The greatest conducted Operation Euphrates with the contribution of the Turkish appreciation is confidence, the greatest success is deserving that confidence”, once again © TAF successfully executed the EFES- 2018 drill and with its superior preparedness for warfare it once again proved to the world that it was constantly in the service of its nation. Underlining that with the qualified and versatile staff and the international peace support operations, Afghanistan being in the first place, the Turkish Armed Forces would always be appreciated by the Turkish nation and the world; General Akar stated that in the rapidly changing complex environment, within the DEFENCE TURKEY 32 ISSUE 82/2018

fait accompli in our seas. Stating that the Turkish Armed Forces will continue to protect the rights and interests of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean and be the warrant of peace and security at the Island of Cyprus in line with the international guarantee and alliance agreements, General Akar emphasized that to this end, the Turkish Armed Forces adopted all types of measures with determination both in the © TAF Aegean Sea and in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Armed Forces in the region, the the side of resolving the existing General Akar thanked the activities for rapidly covering the issues in the Aegean within the exclusive staff of the participant basic requirements - healthcare framework of international law and countries, governmental services being in the first place- good neighbor relations, that all institutions and associations, of the people of the region, and types of efforts were exerted with the representatives of the civil the humanitarian aid activities in good will for rendering the Aegean institutions and members of addition to the transport of other Sea a sea of peace, friendship the Turkish Armed Forces who aid material were continuously and cooperation and at the same planned the EFES - 2018 Exercise executed. time underlined that the Turkish and contributed to the successful execution of the exercise in full coordination and concluded his speech. The Night Exercise session of the EFES 2018 - Combined and Joint Live Fire Distinguished Observer Exercise was held on May 9, 2018 and prior to the night exercise, Chief of General Staff General Hulusi Akar and the visiting Chiefs of Staff visited the Defense Industry Exhibition stand area and acquired detailed information from the © TAF representatives of the companies on their products and capabilities. Following this visit, the night General Akar also touched Armed Forces, with the will and activities of the Efes 2018 - upon the protection of our rights determination of protecting our Combined and Joint Live Fire and interests in the Eastern country’s rights and interests Exercise Distinguished Observer Mediterranean and Aegean Sea based on the international law Day started. and added that Turkey was on and treaties, would not allow a In line with the generic scenario of Efes 2018 Combined and Joint Live Fire Exercise, the battle between the neighbor countries Arnland and Torrike was actualized in the exercise. According to the generic scenario, upon Torrike’s occupation of the island, Arnland called for the United Nation’s help. Upon the call of the , allied troops were formed under the leadership of Turkey and with the participation of the USA, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, © TAF Bosnia - Herzegovina, Algeria, ISSUE 82/2018 33 DEFENCE TURKEY

Georgia, United Kingdom, Italy, jets hit the identified targets. the opposing forces were fired Qatar, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, In addition to howitzer firing, through missiles while 4 T129 Kuwait, Hungry, Macedonia, the helicopters hit the targets ‘Atak’ helicopters destroyed the Malaysia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, identified for them. Meanwhile, targets identified side by side Pakistan, Romania, Slovakia, the SAT and SAS commandos as well. Upon the finalization of Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The detected the mines at sea and the first air raid operation, the allied troops rescued the island demined the area. As the Attack landing shifts completing the occupied by the symbolic country helicopters destroyed the targets required landing preparations Torrike. identified by the Special Forces and containing the tank and The night activity session was in the field, the preliminary armored personnel carriers conducted between the hours reconnaissance was executed approached the coast. The 19.56 and 21.32. The Special for the assault of the amphibious first wave of amphibious naval Forces, SAS and SAT troops troops. In coordination with this infantry forces was disembarked. amphibious assault landing exercise, the attack helicopters During the landing, an air raid of executed from the sea and air and fired the identified zones as well. the opposing forces towards the neutralized the planned targets. Additionally, the enemy forces troops of the allied countries was The planned targets utilized the detected at the launching areas responded to with counterfire with actual ammunition and were were fired by the armed unmanned the air defense systems. subject to artillery firing by the air vehicles (AUAV) utilized for the The night session ended upon land troops while the Turkish first time in this exercise. The red the completion of the aforesaid and allied countries’ F-16 fighter points representing the tanks of activities. DEFENCE TURKEY 34 ISSUE 82/2018

Pakistan and Turkey Sign a Contract for the Procurement of T129 “Atak” Helicopters Pakistan to procure 30 T129 “Atak” Helicopters from Turkey The contract regarding the sale of T129 “Atak” Helicopters was signed recently between Turkey and Pakistan. For nearly two years the two countries have been working on ways of funding Pakistan’s procurement of the T129 “Atak” Helicopters. The award of the contract for the sale of 30 T129 “Atak” Helicopters to Pakistan was officially declared by within the scope of the Justice and Development Party’s election declaration of 2018 prior to the Presidency and General Elections that will be held on 24 June 2018. TAI held an effortful test campaign in Pakistan that lasted for 15 days in 2016. Throughout the test campaign, © Turkish Naval Forces Pakistani pilots pushed the limits of the T129 “Atak” helicopter under On March 23, 2018, three T129 delivery was completed in December harsh conditions, both night and “Atak” Helicopters in the inventory of 2015) and 26 helicopters in Phase-1 day in the Pana Aquil – Chor and the Turkish Land Forces Command configuration were delivered to the Quetta regions which are considered conducted a demonstration flight as Land Forces Command as of the to be the hottest and highest region part of the events carried out for the end of May. Following the completion of Pakistan. With the superior Independence Day of Pakistan and of the delivery of the Phase-1 performance it demonstrated with the enhanced the expectations for the package, the delivery of the Phase-2 maximum take – off weight (5000 kg) award of the contract. configuration which is composed and with temperatures at 23 degrees With this contract signed of 21 helicopters is planned to be Celsius at an altitude of 14,000 ft. the between Pakistan and Turkey, the launched as of July 2018. T129 “Atak” Helicopter received full T129 “Atak” Helicopter, developed The first 3 helicopters as part of marks from the Pakistani pilots and and manufactured by TAI, will be the program containing the delivery authorities. exported to a foreign country for the of 18 T129 “Atak” Helicopters for Şahid Hakan Abbasi, the Prime first time. The official signing of the the needs of the Gendarmerie Minister of Pakistan visited Turkey contract is expected to take place General Command were delivered in October 2017 for the 9th Summit soon at a ceremony to be held with on April 19 at a ceremony held with of the D-8 Economic Cooperation the participation of the Presidents of the participation of the Minister of Organization and scrutinized the both countries. Internal Affairs Süleyman Soylu and T129 “Atak” Attack and Tactical the Undersecretary for Defense Reconnaissance Helicopter and Industries Prof. İsmail Demir. attended a test flight. Following 35 “Atak” Helicopters in Total Apart from the Land Forces the test flight, the Prime Minister Delivered to Turkish Land Command and Gendarmerie General commented on the helicopter and Forces as of the End of May Command, the National Police will be the flight, “As a pilot, I must say Within the scope of the program procuring 9 T129 “Atak” Helicopters that in my opinion, this helicopter is where the procurement of a total of 50 in the upcoming period. the best and most effective attack helicopters in Phase-1 and Phase-2 helicopter in the world. The Pakistani configurations (29 helicopters in © TAI Armed Forces have been testing this Phase-1 configuration and 21 helicopter in depth and appreciate it helicopters in Phase-2 configuration) in terms of its technical features and is planned, the contract was signed selected it. Currently our contract between TAI and the Undersecretariat negotiations are in full speed and for Defense Industries in 2007 for everything is running on track. We fulfilling the requirements of the plan to procure this helicopter as Land Forces Command, a total of 35 soon as possible and include it to T129 “Atak” Helicopters consisted the inventory of the Pakistani Armed of 9 Early Delivery Helicopters (the Forces”. ISSUE 82/2018 35 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 36 ISSUE 82/2018

TurAF F-35A Makes its Maiden Flight The first F-35A Lightning II which will be delivered to the Turkish Air Force (TurAF) performed its maiden flight on May 10, 2018, at the Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas. Piloted by US Navy Test Pilot Cmdr. Tony Wilson, the F-35A AT-01 (serial 18-0001) took off at 14:47 local time and landed at 16:00 local time. During a 1 hour 15-minute flight test, a chase of an F-16 escorted the TurAF’s first F-35A flight Despite speculation and Act’. The ‘Ban F-35 Joint Strike part of Turkey’s partner role in the opposition from certain circles in Fighter Sales to Turkey Act’ prohibits JSF Program. Turkish Industry has the US, the F-35A AT-01 (serial 18- the sale or transfer of F-35 aircraft a significant Industrial Participation 0001) is expected to be handed over and any related intellectual property role in supporting Lockheed to the TurAF on June 21, 2018 with or technical data to Turkey. On May Martin and Pratt Whitney for F-35 the official delivery ceremony to be 23, 2018 during a Congressional aircraft sustainment and F135 held in the US. Three U.S. Senators testimony U.S. Secretary of State turbofan engine production and have urged the U.S. administration Mike Pompeo said, “We continue sustainment. Turkey has been given to suspend the delivery of F-35A to work to keep the Turks in a place the approval to build/assemble its Lightning II jets to Turkey because where they don’t actually acquire own F135 engines and was also of the latter’s decision to buy S-400 the S-400. I believe that they have selected to have the first European TRIUMF Air and Missile Defense not yet, and we are hopeful they will Regional F135 Engine depot System from the Russian Federation. never take possession,” When asked overhaul capability. Both the engine On April 26, 2018 Senators James whether the State Department had production and overhaul will take Lankford, Jeanne Shaheen and made a decision about Turkey’s place at the 1st Air Maintenance Thom Tillis introduced a bi-partisan purchase of F-35s, Pompeo Factory Directorate (1st AMFD, bill to block the transfer of F-35s to answered, “I have not.” former 1st HIBM) in Eskisehir. Turkey. The bill would also block On May 24, 2018 the House Additionally, TAI has also been Turkey’s role as a maintenance of Representatives in the U.S. assigned to represent the organic depot for the F-35 aircraft. “Turkey’s Congress passed its version of a depots of the Turkish Armed Forces strategic decisions regrettably fall US $716 billion defense policy bill (TAF) within the Autonomic Logistic more and more out of line with, including a measure to prevent Global Sustainment (ALGS) system and at times in contrast to, U.S. Turkey from purchasing Lockheed and Havelsan has been assigned interests. These factors make the Martin F-35 jets. The National as the Turkish Integrator for the transfer of sensitive F-35 technology Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) National Integrated Training Center and cutting-edge capabilities to is several steps from becoming law. (ITC). In May 2013, Prime Contractor Turkey increasingly risky,” Senator The Senate must still pass its version Lockheed Martin declared that Lankford had said. However, the of the bill and the two versions Turkey is projected to earn US $12 Turkish Government remains firm must be reconciled before a final Billion from licensed production of that any move to block the F-35 compromise bill can come up for a F-35 components. purchase would result in retaliation. vote in both the House and Senate Turkey has a plan to procure up According to Foreign Minister Mevlüt later this year. to 100 F-35A, conventional-take-off- Çavuşoğlu, Turkey will react if the US Turkey as a ‘Level 3’ partner and-landing (CTOL) variant, by 2031. enacts a proposed law that would contributes US $195 Million to the F-35As. So far, Turkey has placed an halt weapons sales to the country. Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. order for a first batch of 14 (2+4+8) Meanwhile on May 17, 2018 10 Turkish defense and aerospace F-35As. First two F-35As in Block U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline companies have been supporting 3F configuration were ordered in introduced the bi-partisan ‘Ban F-35 the development and production 2014 under LRIP-10. Then Defense Joint Strike Fighter Sales to Turkey phases of the F-35 fighter jets as Industry Executive Committee ISSUE 82/2018 37 DEFENCE TURKEY

(DIEC), the highest decision-making TurAF F-35As. The 172nd and F-35A flight training in the U.S. body in defense procurement in 171st Squadrons of the 7th Main After the Instructor Pilot training is Turkey, approved the procurement Jet Base Command will receive completed, and the second F-35A of a further four under the LRIP-11 the first two batches of F-35As. is delivered, the two F-35As will be during the January 7, 2015 meeting Contracts for the first batch of 14 flown by Turkish pilots to 7th Main and an additional eight F-35As (at F-35As already awarded and the Jet Base in September of 2019, with the end of meeting the value of the F-35A AT-01 (serial 18-0001) is the several air-to-air refueling serials. purchase was announced as US $1.4 first of these 14 F-35As. These 14 The 7th Main Jet Base will also host Billion by Undersecretary Prof. İsmail F-35As are expected to be deployed the National Integrated Training Demir) under LRIP-12 on March 9, at F-35A Operational Conversion Center (ITC) for the TurAF F-35As. 2016 meeting. Since LRIP-12 was Unit (OCU) Squadron (probably Meanwhile, Turkish Navy is taken under Series Production Phase 172nd Squadron) at the 7th Main also planning to procure up to 32 by F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) Jet Base. Contract for the second F-35Bs to deploy at two LHDs (TCG and partner countries were asked to batch of 16 F-35As is expected to be Anadolu [under construction and is deliver their orders under Block Buy awarded soon. Second batch of 16 expected to enter service in 2021] approach Turkey has decided to add F-35As are expected to equip 171st and the second LHD [planned to be the previously decided upon eight Squadron. constructed during the second half F-35As into a Block Buy package According to current plans the of 2020s]). The Turkish Navy already to gain a price advantage. During F-35A AT-01 (serial 18-0001) will stay selected two pilots to be trained on the October 28, 2016 meeting the in the U.S. (at Luke Air Force Base, the F-35B in the U.S. According to DIEC approved the Block Buy of 24 Arizona, where the TurAF pilots will sources soon after a DIEC decision is F-35As (8+ 16, eight of them were perform training on the aircraft, made regarding F-35B procurement previously planned to be procured maintainers will receive their training for the Turkish Navy these pilots will under LRIP-12) over three contract at Eglin Air Base) until September receive Advanced Jet Training for years. By the end of 2022 the TurAF 2019. Two TurAF pilots are currently T-38M aircraft at the Çiğli Air Base is expected to receive a total of 30 receiving Instructor Pilot training (2nd Main Jet Base Command) in F-35As and all will be deployed at in the U.S. Their training program Izmir, Turkey and then will fly to the the 7th Main Jet Base in Malatya, started in early 2018. An undisclosed U.S. to receive F-35B flight training. first main Operating Base of the number of TurAF pilots will receive DEFENCE TURKEY 38 ISSUE 82/2018

The Chairman of the Aselsan Board & CEO - Prof. Haluk Görgün Meet up with Media Representatives in Ankara Established in 1975 to fulfill the communication requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces through national and indigenous products, Aselsan has climbed to the 57th rank on the list of the World’s greatest 100 defense industry companies. In the 43th year of its foundation, while strengthening its position in the international arena and exporting the products it has developed to more than 60 countries, Aselsan continues to build upon their success stories with its achievements in 2018 Aselsan’s Chairman of the Board and CEO Prof. Haluk Görgün gathered with the representatives of daily newspapers and defense magazines in Ankara. He appointed as an Aselsan Board Member in 2017 when he was the President of Gebze Technical University and then assigned as the Chairman in the beginning of April 2018 and also as the CEO of the company on April 27th, 2018. Informing the media representatives on Aselsan’s 2017 financial performance, its planned © Aselsan investments and projections for Forces (TAF), 33 percent to private research/ development/ production the future, Prof. Görgün stated that institutions / other institutional programs with the NATO and its where Aselsan’s gross income was customers and 15 percent of its reinforced high production quality, 923 million TL in 2016, it reached sales have been exports. Achieving our company is active in a wider 1.355 million TL in 2017 and added a critical business potential enabling geography and more diverse areas that company’s net profit increased growth for 2018 through the orders of activity. In line with its growth to 1.388 million TL while they it received, Aselsan has made its strategy in the recent years based broke a record in the backlogs. mark in crucial investments in the on indigenous products, Aselsan Expressing that Aselsan’s orders area of R&D. The R&D expenses left the image of an internally in 2017 reached the level of $6.8 of the company were 1.243 million growing company and transformed billion, Prof. Görgün continued: TL in 2016 and it reached 1.675 into a company that establishes “Maintaining its activities for a million TL in 2017. Conducting 33 affiliates at home and abroad or one ‘Stronger Turkey’, Aselsan became percent of the defense industry’s that becomes partners with major the most essential address of R&D in Turkey, Aselsan is in the companies. Aselsan established national, domestic, indigenous position to accomplish the highest factories where it manufactures its and reliable technology with expenditures for R&D in Turkey”. indigenous products and thus sells the activities and investments it them to neighboring countries. launched. Maintaining its activities Aselsan owns 100 percent of the with the mission of minimizing the Aselsan Aims to Utilize its shares of the factory in Azerbaijan, foreign dependency of the Turkish Affiliates in Foreign Countries 49 or 50 percent of the shares of Armed Forces and our devoted such factories in the UAE, Jordan, security forces, with its products More Effectively in 2018 Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. Aselsan became a brand preferred In the meeting, Prof. Görgün Aselsan owns branch offices in not only in the domestic market relayed critical information on South and Macedonia and but also in the international arena. Aselsan’s international investments has a company titled Aselsan In 2017, Aselsan made sales in the and export figures and added, Malaysian in Malaysia. Moreover, level of 5.4 billion TL and increased “With its wide variety of products, Aselsan owns 85 percent of the its backlogs to $6.8 billion ($2.143 conducting exports to more shares of a company executing billion of them were from new than 60 countries in 5 continents microelectronic design in Istanbul. orders). The company’s turnover since its establishment, its direct We are determined to develop our of 2017 reached 5.360 million TL investments with production relations further with the countries and Aselsan realized 52 percent infrastructures in 6 countries, of Middle East being in the first of its sales to Turkish Armed its active participation in joint place, Latin America, Sub-Saharan ISSUE 82/2018 39 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 40 ISSUE 82/2018

Africa, Caspian Region, Asia and Prof. Görgün: “We plan a Pacific and carry the Aselsan brand © Aselsan Road Show abroad prior and products to the front row in to the public offering” worldwide selections.” Stating that they do not prefer Replying to questions from the setting restrictive targets in exports, media during the Q&A session, Prof. Görgün said, “Last year Prof. Görgün underlined that we obtained 15 percent of our they will be executing the second turnover from exports and achieved public offering in June 2018 and $215 million in exports. There is a continued: “Within June we will significant increase compared to have completed the second public the year before. We attach great offering process. Within this scope, importance to export revenues. we plan to conduct a Road Show We will be following this process aiming to attract foreign investors closely with our Board and Steering to our country, and between May 25 Committee delegations. Our Board and June 5 we will be conducting Members will be more active from Prof. Haluk Görgün - The Chairman of the approximately 60 meetings within now on. We made a distribution Board & CEO of Aselsan 10 days.” of tasks here and we will be firmly fulfilling a critical function. With the Upon the question regarding following the exports. Upon the launch of the Aselsan Academy whether they plan to make public offering of Aselsan’s shares our premises have turned into a changes on industrial departments in June, we will be visiting our campus.” and organizational changes Prof. affiliates in foreign countries. We Prof. Görgün said that Aselsan, Görgün stated that their primary will be examining the ways of allocating 7 percent of its turnover approach is to increase exports and developing the existing potential to R&D each year, remaining at the produce critical products through in these countries further and ways top of the list at R&D expenses, national resources adding that they of growing our existence. We will became a technology company that do not think of such organizational increase our technical support to is capable of conducting design and changes for the time being. the countries in which we have production of the materials having Replying to a question regarding assets or which we conduct details in nanometer dimensions, the Aselsan Academy Prof. Görgün export activities and we will adopt able to design and manufacture said, “In Aselsan, presently our an approach that provides more devices and systems for all types of 1.000 employees are taking courses support from the center. You will land, air, naval and space vehicles in different universities for their witness the crucial increase of our and capable of integrating these postgraduate and PhD degrees. export in 2018 yet at this point I devices and systems to all types We enable each staff 17 hours a would like to state that we do not of platforms as a result of the week to attend these programs. We wish to set restrictive targets for technology development activities it allow our 1.000 employees for these our company. We plan to reach all conducted and continued: “Aselsan courses for a total of 17.000 hours points available.” has also been exerting efforts for per week. Most of these employees the utilization of the technologies it who received postgraduate and PhD training in various universities Aselsan Allocating Most to created in addition to the defense industry area. Aselsan continues its were employed in programs that R&D From its Own Resources activities in transportation, energy, did not really bring any advantages Noting that Aselsan’s most security and healthcare electronics to our institution except for the critical power is the company’s as well. In this way, our company projects they work on at Aselsan. qualified staff, Prof. Haluk Görgün wishes to minimize Turkey’s Upon the consent and permission added, “Of our company with 6 technological foreign dependency of our Board, we conducted various thousand staff, over 58 percent is also except for the defense industry activities to this end with our Board composed of engineers. 35 percent area and contribute to the efforts Members and we established the of our employees have either to reduce the current deficit issue Aselsan Academy in line with a postgraduate or PhD degrees. of the country through enabling formation that would be approved Over 3.000 R&D engineers are the production of cutting edge by the Council of Higher Education. working at our 6 R&D centers. technology products with high We launched this degree program We conducted 117 R&D projects added value.” composed of four universities with 30 universities in 2017. Stating that they adopted a including the Gazi University and Moreover, the Aselsan Academy decision for using a quite wide area Middle East Technical University Postgraduate Training Program, at Gölbaşı as a single center Prof. from Ankara, Gebze Technical launched for generating a solution Görgün added, “Our production University and Istanbul Technical with an innovative approach to lines will be completely transferred University from Istanbul. With the the development of technology to that location in time. I think we help of this program our engineers and know-how through the thesis may start within three years. Gölbaşı selected one of these four studies in areas in which an will be our sole center”. universities for their postgraduate industrial institution is active, is or PhD studies while meeting the ISSUE 82/2018 41 DEFENCE TURKEY

acceptance conditions of these end. On the other hand, certain Aselsan became a standard remote universities and selected their activities toward attracting valuable control stabilized weapon system in courses from a joint course pool staff employed abroad to our Otokar’s “Cobra”, Nurol Makina’s created by all these universities country and our institution are being “Ejder Yalçın” and BMC’s “Kirpi” and started their postgraduate and executed. Our human resources armored vehicles. Kaval continued: PhD studies. Presently over 200 department has been executing “We are capable of manufacturing Aselsan employees are registered critical activities regarding reverse 7 SARP RCWS per day and in these programs. Aselsan turned brain drain. We have incorporated approximately 150 SARP systems into a campus now and our loss over 100 valuable staff into our are being produced in a month. of time has been reduced. We institution with the help of such As of today, we manufactured made a transition into a new era activities during this period.” 1.453 SARP RCWS. During these regarding the cooperation between Following the meeting, a brief production periods we are closely university and industry. As a result, information tour was realized at monitoring our sub-contractors. We academicians have started to gain the Macunköy facilities of Aselsan diversified our sub-contractors and more experience in defense industry for the members of the press we are having the same products projects.” accompanied by Aselsan’s Deputy manufactured by different suppliers Regarding a question about Chairman Mustafa Kaval. in order to enable the substitution whether there is brain-drain from in cases of failures. I would like to Turkey in recently, Prof. Haluk state that we have been exerting Görgün stated that there is such a SARP RCWS – Being utmost efforts in order to meet the case now and added that measures Utilized by 16 countries demands. SARP RCWS could be should be adopted to prevent such During the tour, Aselsan’s utilized with one of the 7,62mm brain-drains in the future. Prof. Deputy Chairman Mustafa machine gun, 12,7mm machine Görgün continued, “Transfer of the Kaval initially shared up to date gun and 40mm grenade launcher staff trained in the Defense Industry information on the SARP Remote weapon alternatives. There is a and that have worked on critical Control Stabilized Weapon System dual weapon in the SARP dual programs to foreign countries (RCWS) with media representatives. configuration that carries 7,62mm should be prevented. A national Sharing that the indigenous SARP machine gun and one of the other measure should be taken to this RCWS system developed by weapon systems I mentioned DEFENCE TURKEY 42 ISSUE 82/2018

previously. The firing tests of the feature increases the variety and smart ammunition will explode new version developed in line with number of platforms that system without liasing with the ammunition, the demands from abroad still can be integrated. with the help of the data provided continue. Here, the SARP RCWS Automatic Ammunition Loading by the fire control system as the system is capable of carrying two System, originally developed for smart ammunition is fired. This anti-tank missiles additionally. On AHS-120, provides precise, fast and ammunition is airburst right before the other hand, we successfully safe loading of ammunition. the target and as the particles are integrated the weapon systems of Advanced Fire Control System spilled out the target is nullified. both NATO and origin to the Technology, Automatic Barrel Lying, This system could be utilized for SARP RCWS. With its competitive Automatic Ammunition Loading destroying the missile systems price, currently 16 countries are and Muzzle Velocity Management and rocket systems launched from using these systems.” features enables performing the aircrafts and unmanned air vehicles. Underlining that Aselsan’s fire mission in the shortest time, We have almost accomplished 120mm automatic loaded Mortar, achieving desired effect on target the development activities for the automatic air system was presently most effectively with minimum 40mm grenade launcher version being installed to BMC’s armored amount of ammunition and quick of this smart ammunition as well. vehicle, Kaval noted that this deployment. The qualification tests are about to vehicle will be a system that will be While vehicle is moving, to be completed and we finished our utilized effectively especially in the show the position and direction own tests.” struggle against terrorism and the information provided by the Inertial Stating that they are conducting asymmetrical battle environment. Navigation System located in AHS- activities on the New Generation 120 on the Driver and Shooter Fırtına-2 Self-Propelled Howitzer Display Units provides driver to System as well, Kaval told that follow the planned route. Thanks to they developed a national system the precise position and orientation through the Fırtına-2 program that information provided by the Inertial is more precise and reacts more Navigation System, the system is rapidly, Kaval said, “We acquired deployed in a very short time and additional capabilities to the Fırtına ready for shooting. Howitzers by adding automatic While providing a mission- munitions loading, climatization oriented, menu driven colored of the internal ammunition and graphical user interface, system conditioning systems. Besides, AHS-120 Aselsan 120 allows display of battlefield we integrated the SARP RCWS information on a digital map. over the new generation Fırtına-2 mm Mortar System Howitzers.” AHS-120 Aselsan 120 mm Mustafa Kaval: “Aselsan Kaval stated that they gained Mortar System, originally designed concentrated on Smart certain additional capabilities to entirely by Aselsan including Ammunition” the M60T Main Battle Tanks which sub-systems, is a modern Underlining that Aselsan has were modernized previously within weapon system integrated on a the scope of the modernization of turret equipped with Automatic been conducting indigenous activities on ATOM 35mm airburst M60T tanks and continued: “We Barrel Lying System, Automatic gained these tanks the 360-degree Ammunition Loading System, ammunition as well Kaval added that installing automatically the surveillance system, missile Recoil Mechanism and Fire Control warning system, SARP RCWS, Systems. explosion time to the 35mm airburst ammunition beforehand is possible smoke grenade launchers and Considering today’s increasing enhanced armor capability. We still demand for automation of mortar and continued: “We are able to identify in how many seconds the carry out the integration activities of systems, AHS-120, like other the AKKOR Pulat Active Protection Aselsan’s weapon systems, is predicted to have a significant share in both domestic and foreign markets. Due to the modular system architecture, system can be integrated to tracked or tactical wheeled platforms as well as stationary platforms. At the same time, modular system architecture enables the integration of any kind of domestic / foreign rifled or smoothbore mortar barrel. Recoil Mechanism, originally developed by Aselsan engineers, © Aselsan reduces the force transferred to the platform during shooting. This ATOM 35mm airburst ammunition firing test ISSUE 82/2018 43 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 44 ISSUE 82/2018

System (APS). We realized the firing with the AKKOR system developed The preliminary design process tests of this system and by the end of uniquely by Aselsan and it provides (PDR) of the AKKOR system which this summer we will have integrated 360 degrees of protection to the is decided to be officially utilized the AKKOR Pulat APS systems to tank thanks to 6 launchers placed at the “Altay” MBT with a contract these tanks. AKKOR Pulat APS over the tank in 60-degree angles. signed between SSM and Aselsan does not have a mobile launcher With the help of the trigger radar and on 30 November 2015 for using structure, it is fixed, and it is located sensor over the launchers, AKKOR the unique and national active at six different points of the tank and Pulat APS is capable of sensing protection system in the “Altay” every launcher has a coverage zone multiple threats and destroying them MBT was completed on 19-20 and visual angle. The ATGM or RPGs with hard-kill method. In addition to January 2017. In the program where to be launched to the tank thanks to the anti-tank guided missiles, the the critical design meeting was the sensor named as trigger radar system provides high protection executed on 25 December 2017, is identified by these launchers and against the missiles fired at a close the prototype production and field counterfire is made automatically range. tests were planned to be made in within milliseconds and anti-tank Underlining that the AKKOR APS 2018 and in the verification firing ammunition is destroyed.” that is being developed indigenously tests and extended mobile firing by Aselsan will also be utilized at the tests will be conducted in 2019. AKKOR Pulat APS will be “Altay” Main Battle Tank, Kaval stated Following the completion of the test Integrated to M60T Fırat Tanks that AKKOR APS is a mobile system and qualification processes, AKKOR Within the scope of the different that the AKKOR Pulat APS APS is aimed to be rendered AKKOR Pulat APS project that and continued: “It has detection available for mass production and was initiated on 28 June 2017 by radars capable of identifying threats integrated to the “Altay” Main Battle the Undersecretariat for Defense within 360 degrees. These detection Tanks. Industries for fulfilling the urgent radars direct the launchers over the AKKOR system, that will increase requirements, emerging in the tank towards the direction of the the survivability of the “Altay” MBT aftermath of Operation Euphrates threat and enable the destruction of against the anti-tank missiles and Shield the tanks within the inventory the missile within milliseconds. Upon rockets, will have both hard-kill and of the Turkish Armed Forces were hit the completion of the qualification soft-kill capabilities. With the help with the anti-tank guided missiles activities, we aim to utilize the of the very high resolution hard- and rocket threats. To prevent AKKOR APS in “Altay” MBT in kill radar located at four points of casualties M60T Fırat tanks were 2020.” the tank that provides a full 360 utilized with their active protection degrees of full horizontal protection systems, capabilities realized and tank laser warning system. The Aselsan AKKOR Active tank is capable of rapid reaction to through the know-how accumulated Protection System will be in the AKKOR APS with was the threats and the smart protection developed indigenously by Aselsan. Utilized in Altay MBTs in 2020 ammunition fired through the mobile According to the scheme Aselsan initiated development hard-kill ammunition launchers that published in March via the of the AKKOR APS with its own are placed at both sides of the tank official twitter account of the resources in 2008. The tests, where allow for the capability to engage Undersecretariat for Defense radar, central computer and hard- different targets and capacity to Industries, firing tests with trigger kill ammunition of the system were destroy the target by exploding at radars were realized in February tested and successfully completed an optimum distance due to the 2018 and successful results were in 2010. smart fuse. achieved during these tests. The system successfully passed the firing tests conducted against various anti- tank guided missiles in March as well. Upon the completion of these tests, the first delivery is aimed to be conducted at the end of 2018 summer after the completion of the qualification and the system is aimed to be integrated to the modernized M60T Fırat tanks. AKKOR Pulat APS is composed of 3 components namely the control board, power distribution unit and counter measure module. High technology trigger radar and counter measure ammunition are installed over the counter measure © Aselsan module. AKKOR Pulat APS has a rather constant structure compared Mr. Mustafa Kaval gave a information about the APS system in front of the AKKOR Pulat APS mounted over the M60T FIRAT Tank ISSUE 82/2018 45 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 46 ISSUE 82/2018

2017 Turkish Defense Industry Export Figures Indicate a Decline in Export Sales Turkey Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges © Defence Turkey (TOBB), Defense Industry Sector Council Meeting took place with the chairmanship of Council Chair Yılmaz Küçükseyhan presiding at the Union Center Social Facilities Conference Hall on May 17, 2018. The Undersecretary for Defense Industries Prof. Ismail Demir and senior representatives of the Turkish defense and aerospace companies attended the meeting. visits they pay to the relevant regions 2017 Total Turnover Upon Council Chair in order to learn and examine the was $6.693 Billion Küçükseyhan’s opening remark performance of the products they SaSaD General Secretary and his delivery of information deliver to the operation zones. Hüseyin Baysak noted that critical on the 3-month period of the Our companies are able take the developments occurred in the Defense Industry Executive support of our Undersecretariat in performance data of 2017 in Committee, General Secretary this respect and reach the regions respect to turnover, exports and of the Defense and Aerospace they cannot access through its employment and conveyed the Industry Manufacturers’ Association guidance. They need to identify following information to the council (SaSaD) Hüseyin Baysak presented the deficiencies, weaknesses and members: “In light of the data we the Industry’s Performance Report surely the superiorities through collected from our 86 companies, I for 2017 to the participants and the feedback we receive from all would like to say that this industrial assessed the collected data. TOBB units using these technologies and performance reflects 90% and Defense Industry Council Chair products and build the required over depending on the profile of Yılmaz Küçükseyhan conveyed reports as outputs and submit them the participants. Unfortunately information on the activities they to the Undersecretariat for Defense we could not collect the required performed within the 3-month Industries”. information from the military period after their meeting last Following his remarks, factories and shipyards once again December. Küçükseyhan invited the SaSaD this year. However, as a result of Noting that the cross-border General Secretary Hüseyin Baysak the negotiations we made with the military operation conducted to the stage to present the 2017 authorities, we assess that we will increased the prestige of our performance report compiled from be able to gather the figures from defense industry and Turkey the responses of 86 companies to these players in the upcoming abroad, Küçükseyhan told the the queries prepared by the SaSaD years. We included the data we members of the industry: “In and which was distributed to all collected from these associations addition to the success of our hero members and special members. in the past years ($650 million) soldiers during these operations, in order to avoid any changes in the contribution of our defense © Defence Turkey the figures. In concern with the industry could not be denied. We Civil Aviation area, we could not successfully surpassed a test with collect the required figures from our armored battle vehicles, attack Turkish Airlines Technic and service helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, providers either. We assess that artillery systems, unique missiles, we may reach different figures if rockets and smart ammunition. we could add those figures to the Our industrialists worked in three performance report”. shifts and gave great support to Underlining the fact that the our Armed Forces”. Underlining the Turkish Defense Industry achieved requirement of immediate collection a turnover of $6.693 billion in 2017 of feedback from industrialists after Baysak added, “In 2017 a turnover these operations Küçükseyhan of $6.693 billion was achieved. We added, “Our industrialists have a reached this figure by adding the responsibility here, they have to Mr. Yılmaz Küçükseyhan - The Chair of revenues of the military factories and collect the feedback through the TOBB Defense Industry Council ISSUE 82/2018 47 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 48 ISSUE 82/2018

figure was from the exports and the remaining $84 million was from the © Defence Turkey foreign exchange gaining services. In 2017, the sales conducted to America was $635 million with an increase of 8.5% (in 2016 it was $585 million), while the sales executed to was $464 million with an increase of 3.3%. The sales conducted to the Middle East, Asia, Africa, South America and other countries were actualized as $721 million with a decrease of 21.5% in 2017 compared with the previous year (in 2016 the total shipyards ($650 million). We examine 2017 the new orders collected fell amount of sales was $919 million)”. the figures of the Turkish Defense to $8.055 billion with a decrease of Industry in two categories; total 32%. Imports increased in parallel SaSaD General Secretary domestic sales and total foreign with the increase in total turnover. Hüseyin Baysak: “We sales. When we analyze the foreign In 2017 our imports were actualized observe the great potential sales figures of 2017, we see that a as $1.544 billion with an increase of civil aviation in the total sale of $1.824 billion was achieved. of 20%. Yet, a decline of 2% was orders received in 2017” In addition to the performance observed in Product/Technology report of 2017 published by Development”. Speaking of the development Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM) Mentioning that the breakdown of the foreign sales figures over the revealing a figure of $1.739 billion, of the total turnover, Baysak years as well, Baysak emphasized our report displays that a sale of reported that the sales of Land that the compound yearly growth $84 million was achieved in light of Systems was $2,36 billion, sales rate between 2012 and 2017 was the data received from our sector of Military Aviation was $1.132 identified as 2.32%. Baysak: “While members as a foreign exchange billion, Weapon - Ammunition the change of foreign sales figures gaining service. When we add Missile System sales was $828 compared with the year 2012 this figure to total sales, we see million, civil aviation sales was $660 varied as 14% in 2014, 18.63% in that we achieved $1.824 billion million, Naval Systems sales was 2015, 20.11% in 2016, 12.18% in of foreign sales in 2017. The total $569 million, total of MRO (military) 2017, we observe that the growth sum of the orders collected by sales was $171 million, Logistic of 18.15% achieved in 2014 the industry’s players in 2017 was Support Sales accumulated to compared with the previous year $8.055 billion, the amount paid to $134 million , sales regarding started to lose momentum in the import items was $1.544 billion. Information Technologies was $47 following years”. The resources allocated to Product million , sales related with security Underlining the decline and Technology Development was components was $47 million , of 32.39% in the total orders $1.237 billion and the number CBRN sales was calculated as $19 received in 2016, Baysak stated of staff employed in 2017 was million , Space Systems sales was that the segment receiving the 44,740”. $6 million and sales of other items highest amount of orders was the was realized as $650 million . Land platforms/systems similar Baysak mentioned that the total Land Platforms / Systems with the situation in total turnover domestic sales constitute 70% of and that it was followed by civil taking the greatest share the total turnover, excluding the aviation. Baysak: “We observe that within the total turnover sales of the military shipyards and Touching upon the fact that factories and continued, “When they left behind a roller coaster we analyze merely the turnover year when comparing 2017 with the of our industrialists, of the sales past years Baysak said, “While an reaching $4.222 billion, a portion increase of 12% was achieved in the of $3.427 billion is made to end total turnover, a 7% decrease was customers, and $795 million is endured in foreign sales revenues. composed of the sales conducted Despite the 3% increase in foreign to industrialists. The total share sales figures compared with the of foreign sales in total turnover previous year, as a result of the was 30%. $1.137 billion of these sharp decline in the services that sales were made to industrialists gain foreign exchange, we lagged and $684 million of this figure is composed of the sales conducted behind the figures of the year 2014 © Defence Turkey in 2017 in terms of total export to end customers. Our total foreign sales income was actualized as figures. A new order of $11,9 billion Mr. Hüseyin Baysak - SaSaD General $1.825 billion. $1.739 billion of this was received in 2016, whereas in Secretary ISSUE 82/2018 49 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 50 ISSUE 82/2018

the civil aviation industry has the greatest potential. A total amount of $2.392 billion in orders were received in the Civil Aviation area. In the military area, Land Systems received $2.478 billion in orders, Military Aviation Platforms and Systems received $1.336 billion in orders, Weapon - Missile and Ammunition orders reached $990 million, and a total of $600 million in orders were received for Naval Platforms and Systems. 54% of the orders received were domestic orders, while 30% was received from the United States of America, © Defence Turkey 8% were received from Europe and the remaining 8% were received from other countries. 76% of the The Resources Allocated and technology development in total domestic orders of the year to Product and Technology 2014, $616 million in 2015, $741 2017 ($4.343 billion) was collected million in 2016 and $942 million in from the end customers while 24% Development by the 2017 as project incentive resources ($1.024 billion) was received from Government Increased by while the share allocated by the the industrialists. The total amount $201 Million Compared companies from their equity capital of foreign orders in 2017 was with the Previous Year was $350 million in 2014, in 2015 $3.712 billion and 78% ($2.886 it fell to $287 million, it increased Also sharing the product and billion) of this figure was received back up to $513 million in 2016 technology development figures from end customers and the and remained quite behind the of 2017 with the participants at the remaining 22% ($826 million) was governmental project incentives in industry’s assembly Baysak said, collected from industrialists”. 2017 with $295 million. “We observe an expenditure of Conveying information on the Sharing the data on total $1.237 billion was made to product breakdown of the total import employment with the members and technology development. It is figures of the year 2017, Baysak of the assembly, Baysak said, understood that a part of them were noted, “50% ($776 million) of our “The total number of employed composed of project incentives imports reaching $1.544 billion was individuals reached the level of provided through governmental from Europe, 35% ($536 million) 44,740 and this figure being 31% resources. $242 million was of it was from the United States of the overall figure is interpreted allocated to total technology of America and the remaining as an indicator of the intensity of development and $995 million 15% ($232 million) was from technology production, design and was allocated to total product other countries. Our imports are development activities”. development. A significant increase composed of raw materials and In light of the data shared was observed in project incentives end - products”. with the public, of the 35% total enabled by the government in 2017. employment level (15,709 persons) The incentives and investments were employed in production, 21% provided by the government was Turkey’s Defense Industry (9,509 persons) were employed $741 billion in 2016, yet in 2017 Imports Fell to $1.067 Billion in in Product and Technology this figure reached $942 million, 2015, then in 2017 this Figure Development, 42% were working and while the resources allocated in administrative and supportive Increased to $1.544 Billion through the equity capital was $513 units and the remaining 2% While Turkey’s imports followed million in 2016, it fell to $295 million (752 persons) were employed in a roller coaster graphic in the years in 2017”. executive positions. According 2012 - 2017, it is observed that From the pamphlet distributed to the employment data, 62% of Turkey conducted an import of to the members at the council the engineers (13,703 engineers) $1.327 billion in 2013, in 2014 the meeting, an upward trend in the employed by the defense industry aforesaid figure slightly increased governmental incentives and were university graduates, 34% of and reached $1.351 billion, and the investments was seen in respect them were post - graduates and 4% imported raw material and products to product and technology of them had PhDs. fell to $1.067 billion in 2015. The development especially since Following the presentation of total amount of imports conducted 2014 and the share allocated by the 2017 industry performance in 2016 increased to $1.289 billion the companies from their equity report, SaSaD General Secretary and the total amount of imports capital seem to follow a roller Hüseyin Baysak made assessments in the defense industry reached coaster behavior. The government based on the concrete outputs and $1.544 billion in 2017. allocated $537 million to product said, “As a result of the severe fall ISSUE 82/2018 51 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 52 ISSUE 82/2018

in the oil and natural gas prices promotion of their products and of the exports we conduct to Europe in 2016, the procurement of the capabilities. Due to the insufficient and America are composed of sales countries with such reserves was incentives and support provided in arising from offset contracts. We effected and the related countries this area, our companies, most of witnessed a decline in the sales implemented significant cuts in the time, do not even bother to apply conducted as a result of business procurement expenses. In light for these incentives. We assess that development and marketing of both these developments and the incentives and support for the activities of our industrialists in the political developments that events regarding the promotion of other regions, referred as the other occurred in parallel, a recession in our special products and capabilities countries and I would like to state the foreign market was observed in should be evaluated under a special that we are disappointed by this 2017 and despite all these aforesaid status and the incentives should be fall”. facts, the turnover of the industry taken into consideration within this Baysak underlined that due to in 2017 increased by 12% and context”. the increase starting in the natural this may be regarded as a positive gas and oil prices, the Middle East development. We should not forget Baysak: “40% of the exports region regained its importance as that, when considering the increase conducted to America a critical market and noted that of 3.7% of the exports compared and Europe is composed as the country they were capable with the previous year, we may of Offset sales” of conducting sales of platforms assess that the domestic market and products to countries of the Baysak pointed to the upward provided a crucial support in this Pacific - South Asian region and trend in the employment figures of given period. The hot environment to the end customers, adding the industry and stated that this in the region, the cross-border that the North African and Sub - development in employment was operations and the security Saharan African and Latin American achieved with the further extension measures at the country borders countries would be critical markets of the business volume of the made important contributions to for our country as well. Furthermore, industry and this picture that is this development as well. When we Baysak expressed that they hoped emerging at such a period where the take into the consideration that the the positive developments in the rate of unemployment in the country sales volume of the Turkish Armed Middle East market and specifically increased gave a critical message in Forces establishments ($650 million) with the United Arab Emirates and respect to the future of the industry. was reflected as they were similar recent regression in the business Baysak also mentioned that they to the previous years and that the potential which was acquired assessed they will be soon receiving civil aviation and MRO (Turkish through the political developments critical results from the SAYP Technic and other service operators) in Saudi Arabia would pave the way program applied and extended by data could not be fully derived, this for opening these markets to the the Undersecretariat for Defense current turnover at the level of $6 industry again through the creation Industries toward facilitating the billion would exceed $8 billion”. of a positive atmosphere. employment of qualified personnel Emphasizing the requirement and the regulation on the fellowships to open up to foreign markets granted for studies abroad. Baysak to achieve the sustainability of Turkey’s Export Sales - stressed that the development the competencies acquired by According to Turkish Exporters expected on reverse brain drain the industry Baysak said, “Since Assembly Figures, First has not been achieved yet and 2014 there has been stagnation in underlined that the government and Quarter 2018 is Booming to exports in sales to foreign markets. industrialists should be conducting Compare to Previous Year In this regard, critical tasks fall to more effective activities to that end. all shareholders of the industry According to export figures Expressing that the domestic as well as our Undersecretariat. revealed by the Turkish Exporters’ market is expanding Baysak There are certain implementations Assembly (TIM), on May 1st, 2018 continued, “We are aware that the we suggest at various meetings Turkey’s defense exports for the expansion of the domestic market is toward increasing exports. State period January 1st – April 30th, of vital essence for the extension of to state sales is one of them, our 2018 increased 17,24%, compared the Turkish Defense Industry. Within Undersecretariat spoke of the to the same period last year, and the scope of the report we prepared difficulties of this implementation reached $594.649 Million. The in 2014 on the modernization of the many times but we observe Turkish Defense & Aerospace Turkish Armed Forces, we observed successful examples of this method Industry’s total arms exports that the systems and products in foreign countries. On the other amounted to $190.458 Million in in the inventory were quite old, hand, in respect to the Barter April 2018, which represents a 30 - 50 years old. We believe that implementation that appeared on 38.3% increase compared to April they should be replaced with new the agenda in the last period, we 2017. systems or be modernized. The see that the developments were not According to TIM’s figures activities to this end need to be proceeding at the intended speed. Turkish Defense & Aerospace accomplished immediately”. Our Defense Industry companies Industry exported around 238.102 Underlining the severe decrease have been spending amounts at Million in defense and aerospace in foreign sales revenues as well the level of millions at international equipment to North America/USA, Baysak said, “Approximately 40% defense industry events for the $159.463 Million to EU Member ISSUE 82/2018 53 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 54 ISSUE 82/2018

Countries, $37.783 Million to other report we prepare, we will be damages to be compensated European countries, $99.523 Million revealing which countries dominate by the contractor in cases of to Middle East countries, $20.972 which markets with which products the violation of intellectual and Million to Commonwealth of considering all regions. You will industrial property rights and Independent States (CIS), $37.783 able to observe the direction of concluded his remarks by stating Million to other Asian countries, technology until the year 2020 that the warranty rates demanded around $13.355 Million to African in this report as well. We plan to in advance should be decreased to countries and $8.009 Million to Far publish this report by the end of reasonable levels, adding that there East countries. June”. were problems caused by the flow According to TIM figures the The agenda item regarding the down of the contracts directly to list of the top 10 countries that asperities affecting the industry, the subcontractors. imported defense and aerospace the expectations of the main Undersecretary for Defense products from Turkey during contractors, wishes and demands Industries Prof. İsmail January 1st – April 30th, 2018 is were shared with the participants Demir: “We reached the composed of; the USA, , by the Vice Council Chair Yılmaz signing stage of the mass Oman, the , India, the Güldoğan. Güldoğan expressed production contract of the UK, Azerbaijan, , Switzerland that regarding the challenges Altay Main Battle Tank” and Italy. With a total of $232.646 affecting the industry and the Million in purchases United wishes and demands of the main At the conclusion of the TOBB States was the largest recipient/ contractors, there were issues Defense Industry Council Meeting, importer (mainly military and civil such as guarantee letters, export arriving at the hall after the helicopter and aircraft parts, and licenses, project implementation networking break, Undersecretary component sales realized under schedule, penalties for delays, for Defense Industries Prof. İsmail offset commitments), followed by intellectual and industrial property Demir made assessments on the Germany with $71.563 Million, rights, warranties and force industry’s performance in 2017 Oman with $70.724,740 Million, majeure events and added that the and on the expectations for the the Netherlands with $25.798 guarantee letters issue remained year 2018. Million, India with $24.336 Million under the SaSaD suggestions Undersecretary Prof. Demir , the UK with $19.241 Million, regarding type contracts and that stated that the region Turkey is Azerbaijan with around $10.566 the Undersecretariat for Defense located in was a highly strategic Million , France with $9.999 Million, Industries conducted activities to region and especially nowadays Switzerland with $9.978 Million , this end, notifying the participants considering the developments in and Italy with $9.184 Million . Qatar that the subject was considered the near future, a powerful defense on the other hand has imported affirmatively. industry fulfilling the requirements $8.399 Million worth of defense In concern with the export was critical. He pointed out the and aerospace items from Turkey, licenses that is another issue, fact that there were increasing which was merely around $988 Güldoğan stated that it was chronic issues since last year and thousand during the same period impossible to fully and clearly rather than creating foresighted in 2017 thus represents a 749.77% know the products subject to the solutions to address these issues, increase, the largest one in terms of export licenses during the contract instead conflicts, battles and rate of increase. stage especially in R&D projects developments causing suffering of Following the presentation and added that they demanded an people were endured. of the defense and aerospace easier and applicable approach to performance report of 2017, be found regarding this issue and © Defence Turkey SaSaD General Secretary Hüseyin that their demand was received Baysak conveyed information to affirmatively by the Undersecretariat the participants on the products for Defense Industries. and systems that were prepared Güldoğan noted that in respect by Frost Sullivan in 2015 which will to the penalties for delays, they come up on the agenda until 2026. particularly focused on not Upon the completion of this implementing any penalties for the presentation, the TOBB Defense delays in intermediate deliveries Industry Council Chair Yılmaz and stated that they demanded Küçükseyhan shared his views the delay penalty to be assessed with the members of the assembly. during the final delivery upon the Küçükseyhan mentioned that they completion of the project and were preparing an industry report informed the council members for June regarding the regions in that their demand was assessed which Turkey has markets, in which positively. the Turkish Defense Industry is Vice Council Chair Yılmaz compared with the World Defense Güldoğan touched upon the Prof. İsmail Demir - Undersecretary for Industry and continued, “In this requirement for limiting the Defense Industries ISSUE 82/2018 55 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 56 ISSUE 82/2018

Prof. Demir stated that Turkish Mentioning that the industrial Underlining that the activities Defense Industry companies strategy document for 2018 - for technology development and started exporting armored 2022 has been published, Prof. human resources also continued, vehicles, air defense systems, Demir shared that projections for Prof. İsmail Demir stressed that rocket systems, simulators, the future of the industry as well the SSTEK became partners military communication systems, as the strategic aims, targets and with 10 companies to this end command control systems and the activities to be conducted and continued, “Our activities software to foreign countries to realize the aims and targets in a series of subjects ranging and added that these activities were included in the relevant from rocket technologies to semi increasingly continued in 2017 as document. The Undersecretary - conductive chips, from test well. for Defense Industries added infrastructure to communication Informing the participants that they listened to the issues systems, from camera detectors on the indigenous products mentioned as part of the previous to various engine development included in the Turkish Armed item of the agenda stating that projects continue. Through the Forces inventory and proving their the activities for their solution protocol signed with Ziraat Katılım, success in the field Prof. Demir were on course and continued, we are building the infrastructure said, “Our Bayraktar and Anka UAV “We are aware of the problems, that will support such investments, systems proved themselves at the but the repetition of the same become partners with them and field. They assumed critical tasks issues also indicate the lack of carry them to the future”. throughout Operation Olive Branch concrete steps taken towards their Stating that the support and in the fight against terrorism solution. As the Undersecretariat they provide to the private for providing reconnaissance, for Defense Industries, we exert sector in terms of loan services, surveillance and signal intelligence. utmost efforts to launch various R&D financing and industrial Besides, our UAV systems assume credit mechanisms and direct our participation for infrastructural effective roles in neutralizing the advice regarding this issue to our investments would be continuing terrorist. On the other hand, the executive committee”. in the upcoming term as well, delivery tests of the Long-Range Noting that they took certain Prof. Demir eventually expressed Surface to Surface “Bora” missile solid steps regarding warranties, that the process regarding facility and the low altitude Hisar-A and Prof. Demir continued, “In line with security clearance and production Medium Altitude Hisar-O air the directives issued within the licenses gained momentum at the defense systems vertical launch Undersecretariat, our colleagues Ministry and the required steps test and 360 degrees protective are taking the initiative in treating towards solution were taken. firing tests were successfully the companies in a more flexible Regarding facility security accomplished as well. While over manner. We believe that such an clearance issue, Prof. Demir a thousand “Kirpi” MRAP armored approach will pave the way for the mentioned that not all the vehicles were delivered to the industry”. companies were obligated to military and security forces, over Prof. Demir stated that acquire that certificate and added, 300 “Kobra” and over 300 “Ejder following Operation Olive Branch, “The requirement of all companies Yalçın” armored vehicles were they received feedback on the active in defense industry acquiring included in the inventory of the systems and platforms utilized this facility security clearance is a Turkish Armed Forces. In order in the operation field and said, “I huge question mark. For instance, to fulfil the powerpack group would like to mention that new why would a facility manufacturing requirements of our land and air projects and requirements came bolts or valves for the defense vehicles, we finalized the tender up on the agenda as a result of industry require a facility security processes in 2017. We reached the feedback we received after clearance? We express this the contract stage of the mass this operation. Our companies’ constantly at all platforms and production of the Altay MBT with existence in the operation field hope and expect this issue will be the BMC Company. The number of is of vital essence, we observed resolved”. delivered T129 “Atak” helicopters this, too. Our companies with Following the remarks, Prof. reached 34”. products in the field remained in Demir expressed his gratitude to Prof. Demir noted that they the operation field throughout the all participants and the council accomplished the delivery of over operations. The Turkish Armed members of the industry and 20 thousand MPT-76 Modern Forces and our security forces concluded his speech. Infantry Rifles in 2017 and have their logistical support and The meeting ended after underlined that the R&D projects sustainment activities but the the Q&A session held between in which the system components actual existence of our defense the participants and the were developed in order to be industry companies in the field Undersecretary for Defense utilized in the projects and in is quite critical and valuable. We Industries Prof. İsmail Demir electronic warfare, electronic believe that our security forces and the closing speech made support and electronic attack would be appreciating their value by Council Chair Yılmaz systems and projects were as our companies display their Küçükseyhan. launched additionally. capabilities in the field”. ISSUE 82/2018 57 DEFENCE TURKEY

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“We Support Companies in the Defense and Aerospace Industry to Drive Their Digital Transformation” An Exclusive interview with Elif Gürdal – Dassault Systèmes Turkey Country Manager

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All major players in the Our 3DEXPERIENCE platform and exchange of experiences. industry are already our customers allows teams to seamlessly They strongly believe that what and we are proud to see that the collaborate across their enterprise we’re experiencing today is a adaptation of our 3DEXPERIENCE and with its suppliers on programs global Industry Renaissance. Platform in the industry is very from defining the initial requirements, This era is bringing new ways significant. Prospects for Aerospace developing the systems engineering of seeing the world, real and & Defense companies appear architecture, developing a system virtual, inventing, learning, bright with the continued growth of Digital Mock Up (DMU), optimizing commercial aviation and the upturn designs, planning manufacturing, producing and trading. of defense spending. Leaders must and testing to complete certification, Like other industries, transform to navigate the landscape and more. The platform can help the Defense & Aerospace as new players use technology and companies rapidly accelerate industry is going through a big non-traditional approaches to disrupt new programs from concept to transformation process. This the mature aerospace industry. takeoff while significantly cutting process is surely rising with Defence Turkey: Can you please development costs. digital technologies. elaborate on the challenges of the Defence Turkey: Let’s take a Dassault Systèmes, the leader Aerospace and Defense Industry closer look at your solutions for and how you address them? the A&D industry. One of these company in helping customers One of main challenges is solutions is called “Co-Design to with the digital transformation “growing global defense investment”. Target”. What are the main benefits processes and also supporting An unprecedented period of defense of Co-Design to Target? the Turkish A&D industry to modernization is occurring based Dassault Systèmes solutions that drive their digital transformation on the growing global climate of support a global effort to significantly in the most efficient way. They instability. Countries around the reduce the development cycles believe in Turkey; big national globe are significantly investing in the within Aerospace and Defense are projects can be the major development of more capable and all based on the 3DEXPERIENCE driver for this transformation. more sustainable weapons systems business platform. Referred to as to meet perceived threats and support Industry Solution Experiences (ISE), Dassault Systèmes thinks this a more modern defense force. This each major phase of a program is kind of transformation can only investment growth is expected to addressed including the conceptual be possible with the use of last through to 2024 and potentially phase, detailed design, testing and the state of the art - innovative beyond based on current budget certification, manufacture, sales and technologies. In Turkey, they are projections. operations. Each of the following ISEs working very closely with nearly Defense budgets are on the delivers significant value individually, all players and stakeholders, in rise again, but concerns remain but the combined result will further order to help them achieve their about the structural overhead and accelerate industry transformation business objectives.’’ inefficiencies. Defense companies from concept to take-off. look to improve their traditional Co-Design to Target is a solution development models. Typically, this that enables companies deliver Defence Turkey: Can you please development approach carries high- aerospace programs on-time, on- brief us on how Dassault Systèmes cost structures (to carry the burden target and to specification through positions itself in the A&D industry? of cutting-edge development and managing all detailed design and In which direction do you think the compliance requirements), long testing efforts on a single platform. industry is heading and what is development cycles and a limited Today, over 50 percent of programs DS’s place in it? ability to invest ahead of the market. are delayed due to late stage Across the Aerospace & Defense contractors must manage issues being discovered in the Defense industry, rising customer programs across the entire supply manufacturing process which could expectations like lower project costs, chain and improve on-time and on- have been prevented in the design higher standards and increased cost delivery. phase and it is often very difficult to capabilities, along with growing Defense contractors around the identify potential issues before the program complexity make it more globe are incorporating advanced final system is assembled. Co-Design challenging to compete. As systems technologies into new weapon to Target allows Original Equipment become more complex to design, systems to achieve significantly Manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate build and deliver, OEMs and suppliers greater effectiveness and versatility disparate , organizations and need to accelerate innovation, drive in manned and unmanned systems. processes into a single stream to efficiencies and move to the factory Growing confidence in artificial optimize form, fit and function in an of the future to allow for greater intelligence, advanced analytics, new integrated System Digital Mock-up DEFENCE TURKEY 60 ISSUE 82/2018

(DMU). This System DMU can avoid and effective bid development, by RFPs in a more timely and cost- many of the integration issues that creating and validating your proposal effective manner. In addition, thanks significantly impact the cost and with fewer resources by leveraging a to the digital continuity provided schedule of a program. single platform. You can design the by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Digital continuity provided by programs to be delivered on-time, on- the functions within the process the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform budget, and on-spec using advanced (ie, sales, engineering, simulation, makes it possible to drive program simulation and visualization. At the manufacturing, quality control) are convergence with a real-time view same time, you can explore 1000 integrated and the complexity of to Key Performance Indicators times more design options that best product development is reduced. (KPIs) across all departments, sites meet the requirements as well a Thanks to the digital continuity and suppliers, making it possible to budgetary and time constraints. You between functions or throughout proactively keep programs on track. can also shorten ramp up cycle by the entire process, aviation and I can shortly summarize benefits validating concepts during the bid defense suppliers can achieve higher of Co-Design to Target as; Real- phase to reduce downstream detailed profitability by shortening the design time program management, as design and production efforts. time; Early identification of problems stakeholders can stay appraised of Winning Program increases can lead to quality improvements, program status with an instant view success rates of new concepts reduced number of spare parts, and of all key performance indicators with and bid proposals by uniting optimization in production. full traceability to deliverables, which the proposal authoring, concept I’d like to mention that we have in return reduces the costs while alternatives definition and analysis been an important partner of Turkish improving the quality. Improving the trade process on a single business Aerospace and Defense SMEs for a overall program execution through platform. Companies can develop very long-time year and we are always multidisciplinary simulations to ensure the best proposal to meet customer looking forward to helping them in their delivery of performance, reliability and requirements at the right balance of digitalization journey. cost targets is another benefit. As a capability and cost. Defence Turkey: Turkish final point, our customers can achieve Defence Turkey: Do you have Aerospace and Defense Industry manufacturing excellence by efficiently solutions targeting the needs is carrying out many important integrating and validating engineering of SMEs (Small and Medium defense and aerospace projects designs and manufacturing installation Enterprises)? Can you please and the future plans look promising. processes through functional digital explain how Dassault Systèmes can How can DS support these projects mock-up to avoid costly late-stage help SMEs and support them? and plans? issues. We know that today, small and In Turkey, Defense and Aerospace Defence Turkey: Winning medium Aerospace and Defense Industry is receiving a special attention Program is another solution of suppliers face significant pressure from the state and private investors. yours. Which industry processes to improve gross margins, revenues In order to increase the size of the do you cover with it? and market share. The number of industry, the ecosystem needs to be Since 70 percent of cost decisions companies competing for business elevated as a whole. It is obvious that made during a program’s concept or is rising while Original Equipment the big National projects can be the preliminary design phase impacts Manufacturers (OEMs) demand higher major driver for this transformation. As 80 percent of total lifecycle cost, production rates while imposing just- Dassault Systèmes, we believe that companies that make the right choices in-time delivery of parts and systems this kind of transformation can only in this early phase will have the most requiring greater production flexibility be possible with the use of the state success. from suppliers. of the art - innovative technologies. Winning Program allows Our solution “Engineered to Fly” Thanks to our technology and aerospace and defense companies to allows small and medium suppliers to investments in Turkey, we are working define new offers or win new business grow their business profitably from bid very closely with nearly all players and by exploring 1000x more concepts to delivery whether they use it in their stakeholders, in order to help them virtually, optimize designs for cost, office or on the cloud. achieve their business objectives. performance and manufacturability Engineered to Fly helps aerospace Defence Turkey: Would you like and ensure it can be delivered on- suppliers win more business and more to convey any message for our time and on-budget. Companies can efficiently deliver on time, on budget, readers? conduct comprehensive analysis of on target. Best in class engineering, Our vision is, as clearly explained required system engineering choices simulation and project tools delivered by our CEO Bernard Charlès, is and conduct associated trade studies on a single platform can improve to provide business & people with to fine tune the accuracy and fidelity productivity up to 40 percent while 3DEXPERIENCE universes to imagine of each proposal or offer. Winning reducing total cost of ownership at sustainable innovations capable of Program also captures the end-to- least 15 percent. harmonizing product, nature and life”. end process, allowing companies to Better execution of in-house Under the light of this vision, we reuse key processes or elements while processes begins with the storage are working rigorously as a team minimizing the time spent on tactical of information generated from the in Turkey, to create and support proposal and program management. beginning of the proposal process to companies in Defense and Aerospace Now aerospace & defense companies the end. Because stored information Industry to help them to create value can spend more time on product is reused, companies spend less for their customers. Our investment to innovation instead of proposal time on tactical bid management. In the Industry keeps growing in locally management. this way, companies can respond and globally, which indicates our Winning Program allows efficient to a greater number of RFQs and commitment to the entire ecosystem ISSUE 82/2018 61 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 62 ISSUE 82/2018

Anka Block-B MALE UAV System Starts Serving Turkish Naval Forces Command On April 1, 2018 Turkey’s defense and security procurement agency Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) announced via twitter that “Anka” Block-B MALE UAV is at the service of the Turkish Naval Forces Command (TNFC) According to sources to meet TNFC requirements one “Anka” Block-B UAV System, consisting of three air vehicles, payloads and related ground segment systems, was leased by the SSM. The “Anka” Block-B UAV © TAI System is serving the TNFC under a long-term leasing contract and as at a distance of up to 250km with TurAF Receives 6 “Anka-S” UAVs of May 7, 2018 there are only two line-of-sight (LoS) communications. Meanwhile, According to SSM’s air vehicles in the service and the Thanks to its GMTI/ISAR modes third one would be delivered to the tweets issued on March 16 and April 8, supporting both maritime and land 2018 TAI has delivered four (two in each) TNFC soon. The first two “Anka” surveillance the 80 kg (around 100kg Block-B UAVs are equipped with “Anka-S” UAVs to the Turkish Air Force with radome) SARPER SAR payload (TurAF). As of April 8, 2018, the total the L3 Wescam CMX-15D FLIR provides high resolution SAR/GMTI payload, but the third air vehicle number of “Anka-S” UAVs that entered imagery even at cloudy weathers at a into the service of the TurAF has reached will also have unique developed standoff range up to 40km and ISAR Aselsan’s SARPER Synthetic six (under two “Anka-S” Systems). imagery at Maritime Surveillance On October 25, 2013 TAI was Aperture Radar (SAR) payload in Radar mode up to 70km. TNFC is addition to CMX-15D. L3 Wescam’s awarded a US$290 Million contract planning to procure up to 12 “Anka” by the SSM to deliver three “Anka-S” CMX-15D has been preferred by UAVs either in Block-B or in Block-S the TNFC. According to sources MALE UAV Systems with 10 aircraft (negotiations for “Anka-S” is on- (2+4+4), 12 Ground Control Stations since Aselsan’s CATS HD Electro- going) configuration, to be equipped Optical (EO/IR) Reconnaissance, and sufficient amount of radar based with a FLIR payload and Aselsan’s Automatic Take-Off & Landing Systems Surveillance and Targeting System SARPER SAR payloads and further is not ready to meet all of the end to be deployed two separate air bases 10 “Bayraktar” TB2-S Armed UAVs. to meet the requirements of the TurAF. user’s requirements and StarSAFIRE Designed, developed and 380-HLD of FLIR Systems could not Aselsan’s share (delivering a total of produced by Turkish Aerospace 14 [ including 4 spares] CATS FLIR be procured from the US due to ITAR Industries (TAI) under the Turkish UAV regulations, L3 Wescam’s CMX-15D payload and some avionics inculuding Development (TIHA/TUAV) Project, INS/GPS and radio systems) in this is preferred by the Turkish Naval the “Anka” is a combat proven Forces Command. contract is valued at US$33.576 Million. Medium Altitude Long Endurance Deliveries are expected to be completed Contrary to the 118kg weight of (MALE) Class, UAV System. The Aselsan’s AselFLIR-300T the CMX- in 2018. TAI will manufacture a total of “Anka” Block-B, upgraded and 11 “Anka-S” UAVs and to deliver 10 of 15D weighs only 51.4kg. Aselsan’s lightened version of Block-A aircraft, CATS, on the other hand, has a them to the TurAF. According to sources is 160kg lighter than the first “Anka” “Anka-S” UAVs of the TurAF currently weight of 59kg. Deployed at Dalaman prototype and 100kg lighter than the Naval Airbase the “Anka” Block-B deployed at “Anka-S” Squadron “Anka” Block-A aircraft. Having a located at the TurAF’s 14th UAS Base UAV performed its first operational service ceiling of 30.000ft the “Anka” flight on March 27, 2018 over the Command in Batman Air Base. But Block-B UAV has an endurance of 18 there is a plan to establish a second Aegean Sea. According to the leasing hours at 23.00ft mission altitude and contract TAI personnel deployed “Anka-S” Squadron in near future. 24 hours at 20.000ft mission altitude ANKA-S Operation Center (Operation, at Dalaman Naval Airbase are only thanks to its increased JP-8 fuel responsible for flight (the take-off, Simulator ad Training Centre [OSEM]) capacity (530 litters [around 445kg] has been established at Eskisehir. flight and landing) and maintenance vs. 400 litters on Block-A). The services but the payload (CMX- According to images appeared ANKA Block-B UAVs has a 17.5m on the SSM’s social media account 15D and SARPER) is fully under wingspan, 8.6m long, 3.25m height the control of TNFC personnel. “Anka-S” UAVs are equipped with and has a 1,700kg take-off weight. StarSAFIRE 380 FLIR payload rather Thanks to its long endurance and It can operate at a distance of up relay mode capability (able to than Aselsan’s CATS FLIR. However, to 250km, using line-of-sight (LoS) according to Aselsan only two Anka-S extent existing LoS range) with a data-link system the “Anka” Block-B, single sortie “Anka” Block-B UAV systems are equipped with StarSAFIRE has 720lt of payload volume and 250 380 FLIR, remaining Anka-S UAVs is able to cover the whole Aegean kg payload capacity. Sea. “Anka” Block-B can operate are being equipped with CATS FLIR payload. ISSUE 82/2018 63 DEFENCE TURKEY

Kaplan and Pars Tracked and Wheeled Type Anti-Tank Vehicle Design Phase Accomplished by FNSS The first prototype of the The mass production of both “Kaplan” tracked weapon carrier / tracked and wheeled type vehicles anti-tank vehicle the production of developed within the scope of which was completed in January, the Anti-Tank Vehicle Program continues its validation activities is planned to be completed in successfully. The vehicle’s 2021 and all 260 vehicles will qualification tests will begin in be delivered to the Land Forces the next stage and after testing Command. completion, the mass production FNSS Marketing and © FNSS phase will start. Programs Group Head Aybars “Kaplan” is being developed Küçük said the following about Kaplan-10 WCV within the scope of the the point reached in the Project: perform all kinds of missions by Weapon Carrier Vehicle Project “FNSS has defined the standards integrating different subsystems. Contract signed between the of the upcoming period in the field Developed for carrying an anti- Undersecretariat for Defense of tracked armored vehicles with tank weapon system, “Kaplan” Industries and FNSS on June the ‘Kaplan’ product family. We is the most modern of its kind 27, 2016 and effective as of are proud that the transformation among worldwide armies. It has October 14, 2016. The contract of the “Kaplan” Tracked type mine and armor protection and covers the procurement of a Anti-Tank Vehicle, the smallest was designed as a platform that total of 260 Armored Anti-Tank member of our ‘Kaplan’ product can be used also for different Systems in tracked and wheeled family, from requirement into missions thanks to its low weight. configuration, designed and reality in 15 months. Our Land It was equipped with a loaded produced with “national and Forces Command determined its anti-tank missile and coaxial 7.62 local” capabilities. requirements by defining a unique mm machine gun through the anti- According to the project plan, concept. Our Undersecretariat for tank weapon system developed the detailed design of the vehicles Defense Industries designed the with modern shooting and was examined and approved by project in such a way to ensure command control capabilities. SSM and Land Forces Command that this need is met in the most “Kaplan” has a low silhouette within the 15th month of the efficient way and to obtain a and with its twin 5 road wheeled project schedule. This means national and local solution. The tracks it has the ability operate that the production activities task was awarded to FNSS under hot/cold weather conditions have started as per the classical with the tender executed by at high speeds not only on asphalt project methodology. In addition SSM. I am confident that with and stabilized highways, but also to detail design, FNSS has this acceleration we achieved on soft soil and rough terrain. produced the first tracked vehicle in the project, we will be able “Kaplan” Tracked type Anti- prototype and launched the Anti- to successfully complete the Tank Vehicle is one of the very Tank Remote Controlled Turret qualification and progress to few vehicles in its class having (UKTK) for the users confirmation the mass production stage amphibious characteristics. as well as initiated the factory very quickly. We will introduce Thanks to the two water tests. The 15-month period for capability that will attract the propulsion systems located at the the production of the prototype attention of the world’s armies to rear of the vehicle, it can perform in is noteworthy in terms of a short the Land Forces Command”. deep and fast flowing waters. The time span and it is considered to hull of “Kaplan” is manufactured and integrated using a ballistic be a record among recent similar “Kaplan” - Tracked Type projects in the world. welding technique. While the The first prototype of the Anti-Tank Vehicle driver area expanded with power “Pars” 4x4 Anti-Tank Vehicle, “Kaplan” is a new generation pack cabin is located at the front which is the Wheeled type Anti- armored combat vehicle with an of the vehicle, the gunner and the Tank Vehicle Project is scheduled automatic gearbox, having joint commander areas are located in to be completed in April and the operation capability with main the middle of the vehicle. The rear validation tests are scheduled to battle tanks. The vehicle has a part includes the gunner’s aid and be initiated in May. platform design that allows it to additional crew sections. DEFENCE TURKEY 64 ISSUE 82/2018

Projects TÜBİTAK-Bilgem Decisions and Yital A.Ş. to Valued at Cooperate in the Field $4.8 Billion of Semi-Conductor at the and Microelectronics In order to perform abroad and continued: “We Defense activities related to micro and regard the semiconductor nano-sized devices containing and microelectronics industry semiconductor and similar within a national ecosystem Industry technological materials, and we want to work towards a cooperation agreement a common goal with all Committee was signed on May 9, 2018 stakeholders, including the between TÜBİTAK-Bilgem and clients. Within this context, ‘Yital Mikroelektronik Sanayi we attach great importance © SSM ve Ticaret A.Ş.’ 51% of which to the close cooperation with belongs to Aselsan, 29% to TÜBİTAK-Bilgem and we TÜBİTAK and 20% to the believe that the protocol we Undersecretariat for Defense have signed is an important Industries. step to this end.” TÜBİTAK-Bilgem President Yital A.Ş., the company Prof. Hacı Ali Mantar, Business registration of which was made Development Vice President with 17 million 462 thousand The Defense Industry Executive Mr. Orhan Muratoğlu and 500 Turkish Liras capital, is Committee gathered at the Bilgem’s senior executives and expected to proceed on its way Presidency Complex on the Yital A.Ş. General Manager Dr. as a “trusted semi-conductor 29th of March, 2018 under the Atakan Peker attended the production house.” chairmanship of President Mr. signature ceremony. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss Yital A.Ş. General Manager TÜBİTAK-Bilgem will the issues on its agenda. Dr. Atakan Peker: “Studies During the meeting, 29 will lead the development of Enhance its Studies on Semi- projects with a total cost of technological capabilities” Conductors with Yital A.Ş. $4.8 billion (nearly 19 billion TL) Dr. Atakan Peker, who Within its structure, were evaluated and concluded signed the agreement on TÜBİTAK-Bilgem hosts regarding new additions to the behalf of Yital A.Ş. expressed the only center in Turkey local and national systems used his pleasure in the cooperation that makes whole circuit in the field by the Turkish Armed made with TÜBİTAK-Bilgem production in semi-conductor Forces and security forces that at the ceremony. Stating technologies for use in the have been performing successful that these studies will field. In the 800 square meter operations within Turkey’s borders contribute to the formation laboratory, a clear room space and cross borders. The meeting of a semiconductor and where all designs necessary also focused on various investment microelectronics industry in for the whole circuit production and improvement activities aimed Turkey, Dr. Peker added that is available. It is possible to at developing, strengthening and the studies to be carried out perform all processes of mask supporting the defense industry. will lead to the development of production, wafer processing, No official statement was made technological capabilities. wafer probing, packaging, after the meeting regarding the Dr. Peker stated that circuit testing and aging projects evaluated and concluded; among the near future targets process. only the Undersecretariat for of Yital A.Ş., the production, With the agreement signed, Defense Industries made a written packaging and testing of the semi-conductor studies will statement announcing that 29 critical microprocessors continue to expand. projects were evaluated and that are designed in Turkey concluded. without the need to send them ISSUE 82/2018 65 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 66 ISSUE 82/2018

Launch Meeting of the Industrial Competency Assessment and Support Project (EYDEP) Held in Ankara The launch meeting of the “Industrial Competency © Defence Turkey Assessment and Support Project” (EYDEP) was initiated by the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries. The purpose is to render companies active in industry as qualified suppliers for the defense industry. Execution of situation analyses and building development plans was held in Ankara with the participation of Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, Minister of National Defense Nurettin Canikli, Undersecretary for Defense Prof. of our assessments: We need to industry products manufactured İsmail Demir and many invitees. evaluate whether our companies and developed in Turkey, from their Taking the floor at the launch are players on global scale or sub-systems to their components meeting, Undersecretary for not. We have to identify their in the most micro level. There are Defense Prof. İsmail Demir stated inadequacies and clarify which type cases where one of our defense that the EYDEP program is not of support, training and consultancy industry companies has to develop considered a grant or support, and needs to be provided. We wanted a micro component from scratch instead the aim of the program to provide support in areas of that was previously developed is to gain new players to the equipment or software and we took by another company as part of defense industry and thus form a concrete steps to this end with this a defense industry company. robust supply chain. Prof. Demir launch meeting. We trained our All these from the micro level to continued, “We have to increase the supervisors within the scope of the system level should be defined quality in the defense industry and EYDEP program and they reached jointly, their characteristics should become a country manufacturing the competency to supervise our be identified and eventually a joint indigenous products worldwide. In companies. This program will data repository should be formed. order to achieve this, we have to continue to grow and extend with In order to have comprehensive reach the level of excellence. Our the participation of organized knowledge, we have to have a companies used to have difficulty industrial sites and clusters. Our good command of all details.” main industry companies, even the in launching this vision, so we Prime Minister: “The budget provided training and consultancy global defense industry companies will be able to build long term allocated to the EYDEP to this end and reached the Program has to be increased” following conclusion as a result business relationships with the help of this program. We hope to create a competent sub-industry, sub-system manufacturers and a growing global defense industry of companies in Turkey.” Minister of National Defense Nurettin Canikli expressed that the product groups with high added value are mostly within the scope of defense industry and added, “In addition to the conventional products, we should develop, manufacture innovative products with high added value that could be sold with higher prices and introduce them to the world market. © Defence Turkey © Defence Turkey We have to build a structure that is Prof. İsmail Demir - Undersecretary for capable of producing the defense Mr. Binali Yıldırım - Prime Minister of Defense Industries Turkey ISSUE 82/2018 67 DEFENCE TURKEY

In his speech at the ceremony, contained by the defense industry wishing to pass through the Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım strategy document. The objective EYDEP supervision process, mentioned that the world has of the EYDEP assessment is assignment of the supervisors who entered a new era where Industry composed of the preparation will be conducting the supervision 4.0 and virtual reality are at of the competency inventory, and assessment, planning, visits, the forefront and added that if its rating and reporting to the assessment and preparation of Turkey achieves a rapid transition shareholders. Our support topics the assessment reports. The into the Industry 4.0 concept in are consisted of certification, assessment survey sets are the production area, it may be R&D and patent management, composed of five different survey able to increase its added value institutionalization, documentation sets varying on the activity areas minimum 2.5 times. Underlining activity, mentorship and training. of the companies. Their content that according to their 10-year Through this program, every and titles have a flexible structure projection, $60 billions of business company’s manufacturing of that may be changed depending volume and 600 projects are a unique, indigenous product, on the industry. General and expected, Yıldırım stated that indigenization of critical products common queries are directed to while executing these projects, which are difficult to import, all industries; and the questions they need to form competent production in international in the subcategories related companies and a strong defense standards and their competition with the analysis of production industry eco-system. Emphasizing in international market are aimed. competency, design competency, the importance of identification A budget of 50 million TL was software competency, production of the inadequacies and their allocated for the execution of - design competency and system fulfillment in respect of building the EYDEP processes, and upon competency provide us great companies that are competent today’s directive of our Prime advantages in getting a clear in their areas of activity, Yıldırım Minister this amount will increase picture of the company.” underlined that the support further. We believe that EYDEP will Bilal Aktaş “Involvement provided to this end and the at the same time act as leverage of 100 more supervisors budget allocated to this Project for the coordination of the industry are planned for inclusion should absolutely be increased. with governmental institutions that in the 2018 program” In his presentation, provide support.” Bilal Aktaş - Head of the Sharing critical information Stating that within the Industrialization Department of also on the evaluation and scope of the EYDEP program, the Undersecretariat for Defense approval processes Aktaş 110 supervisors from 6 Industries remarked: “The EYDEP continued: “The process industry companies and the aims to assess companies in regarding evaluation, starting Undersecretariat for Defense order to prepare the industrial with the companies registered Industries and Ministry of Defense competencies of defense industry to the defense industrialization were trained up to date, Aktaş companies and support the portal - but not limited to them said, “110 supervisors were development of the companies in - is composed of collection of trained on a total of 17 subjects. line with these assessments. This the demands of the companies 60 courses were provided, and program was prepared based on these supervisors were trained by the development criteria identified © Defence Turkey 25 trainers. The participation level for domestic and foreign main in the courses was 85% and 60 contractors and subcontractors. companies were visited by groups The assessment results will be of a minimum of five people shared with all shareholders via the in order to conduct common portal established. Identification of assessments by 110 supervisors. the technology and subsystems When their training is completed, that are aimed to be gained by our we plan to include 100 additional country in the upcoming period supervisors in this program in for the owners of technology and 2018 as well.” subsystems for a sustainable Evaluating that the most defense industry, determination concrete output of the EYDEP of the strategic aims and targets program was the report, Aktaş for each industry by setting visions continued his speech: “On for the future in respect of the account of the EYDEP report, industry and identification of the the companies will be able activities to be accomplished to to see their strengths and realize such targets are included weaknesses. In addition to this, in the defense industry’s industrial opportunity analysis, capability strategy document. 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in the defense industry and the radar graphics to be shared with © Defence Turkey the company will be covered in this report. The support model will be approved by the EYDEP high council with the requirement analyses of the companies upon the collection of the assessment reports and service procurement will be made through a contract signed by SSTEK which is an affiliate of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries and a company which will fulfil all the demands of the company and this process will be monitored by a mentor, similarly it will be reported to our industrialization portal and the impact analysis of the support provided will be monitored as well. Through this support model, we made in sublevels and the scores. is regarded that this project will aim to transform our companies As a result of this activity, the add quality to the assessments to technology manufacturing map of the competence levels of made due to various reasons over companies owning their unique companies in various subjects can time by the main contractors and products from mere technology be prepared as well as the reports they will be integrated to these users. With the help of this can be written on which areas the assessments. program, we wish that each of our companies need to develop for The program was initiated to companies would be recalled with their active participation in the minimize the foreign dependency a unique product.” defense industry (for industrial in the defense area and it aims The EYDEP Launching sustainability). Based on these to institutionalize the capabilities Program ended with the signing reports, the development and separately and extend them of cooperation protocols between support strategies for the throughout the industry. Through the Undersecretariat for Defense evaluated companies will be the acquisition of high quality Industries, KOSGEB and Savunma built and support mechanisms products and technology Sanayi Teknolojileri AŞ and the related to these strategies will be development competencies signing of a general protocol by launched. With the assessments to by companies through these the Undersecretariat for Defense be conducted in regular periods, programs, the goal is the Industries, Aselsan, Havelsan, the given company’s progress over elimination of obstacles that stand FNSS, MKEK, Roketsan and time, its development, the stages before the domestic production of TAI companies and the signing it goes through and the efficiency products and systems based on of an EYDEP subcontractor of the support programs can be high technology required by the representation agreement by the monitored in detail. Moreover, it sector. Undersecretariat for Defense Industries and SSTEK. EYDEP aims to find out to what extend the companies in the defense and aerospace industry fulfil the requirements of the industry, to identify the level of their industrial competence, their level of preparation for technology development and the indigenization processes within the scope of a common perception. With the EYDEP program, the capabilities and administrative/ technical/ financial capacities of the companies will be revised through a unique point of view and this data acquired will be regularly © Defence Turkey submitted to the shareholders along with the classification to be ISSUE 82/2018 69 DEFENCE TURKEY

Retinar PTR Takes Part in the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) Inventory The Retinar PTR Surveillance Radar, developed by Meteksan © Meteksan Defense Defense with national facilities, has entered the TAF’s inventory. The Retinar PTR, which has been used by the security forces in the field for quite some time now, received its first order by the Land Forces after proving its successful performance. Thanks to the entry of the Retinar PTR Surveillance Radar into the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces, the awareness of the elements of the TAF in the operational field has been further strengthened. In the last quarter of 2017, The system also has an optional it’s a vehicle, human or animal Meteksan Defense made the first portable power supply/battery with micro-doppler spectrogram export contract of the Retinar PTR, charging unit that can be fed from analysis. With this specification the lightest member of the Retinar any kind of power source. The user Retinar PTR, mobile objects that family, with a nondisclosed country. can operate it with two battery are the size of a human or an animal The deliveries are scheduled to be cartridges for almost 8 hours. This can detect, track and classify from completed in the first half of 2018. in turn provides swiftness in the a distance of 4 km, as well as tactical field. vehicles from a distance of 10 km Through its special Wi-Fi with minimum error. Retinar PTR - Agile Surveillance antennas, Retinar PTR can be Providing Swiftness in the Field remotely controlled from a distance The Product Range of Retinar of up to 1 km, and it has the ability Retinar PTR is the man-portable The Retinar PTR-X Surveillance model of Meteksan Defense’s to communicate with smart phones and tablets via special mobile Radar, designed for stationary use Retinar Perimeter Surveillance at critical facilities or on vehicles, Radar Family. It is small in size and apps. Retinar PTR can be easily integrated with all camera systems, removes the dependency on light weight. The high-technology operators of the security forces radar system was developed for and it features slew-to-cue for cameras and stabilized weapon working with conventional camera use in surveillance operations such systems and of civilian security as perimeter security of critical platforms. It also generates the doppler institutions as well as eliminates facilities, border security, and agile possible errors. With its advanced surveillance carried by patrolling signature of the target and provides classification information whether micro-doppler algorithms, it mobile personnel. can detect the distant targets The system stands out with an and transmit the information enhanced user interface, compact automatically to the operators, thus structure, lightness and low making possible to use existing power consumption. With its total camera systems more efficiently. weight of twenty-five kilograms, Retinar OPUS Surveillance it can be carried operationally Radar, the other member of this by two personnel in its special product family, stands out as a backpacks and can be used in a model which is fully integrated with mobile capacity on a tripod with the day / thermal camera systems its batteries. The radar consists of the Retinar PTR-X. The radar and of a small size antenna and signal thermal / day camera systems work processing units integrated to the with their own router units, without antenna and it is connected to a shading each other on a single pan/tilt unit. This configuration can mast. Thanks to the full integration be installed in less than 5 minutes. of radar and thermal / day cameras, For mobile operations, 2 - 6 battery the system also provides superior blocks can be carried in backpacks © Meteksan Defense drone detection and tracking depending on the period of use. performance to its users. DEFENCE TURKEY 70 ISSUE 82/2018

Turkish Armed Forces Reinforce the UAV Fleet with 8 Additional “Bayraktar” TB2 Armed UAVs The inventory of the Turkish Together with these recently The Armed TB2 platforms, Armed Forces has gained strength procured systems, the number capable of carrying payloads of with new armed unmanned aerial of “Bayraktar” TB2 Armed UAVs up to 150 kilograms, can carry vehicles. “Bayraktar” has delivered and reconnaissance/surveillance low-weight laser seeker MAM-L 8 more Armed “Bayraktar” Tactical in the inventory of security forces and the smaller version of “Cirit” Block 2 (TB2) for use by the has increased to 46. 46 of those missile MAM-C smart munitions Land Forces Command. New in the inventory are serving the developed by Roketsan on the “Bayraktar” TB2 UAV’s and Armed Turkish Armed Forces, 6 of them launcher beneath both wings. UAVs have proven themselves serving the General Directorate Armed “Bayraktar” TB2 was used in the operational field during of Security and 6 of them are for the first time during Operation Operation Euphrates Shield and serving the General Command of Olive Branch with loaded with four Operation Olive Branch and were Gendarmerie. MAM-L and the armor piercing and added to the existing inventory. With this delivery realized thermobaric capped versions of There are thirty-eight UAVs in ahead of schedule, the number of the MAM-L munitions also proved the inventory of the Turkish Armed armed configuration “Bayraktar” themselves for the first time Forces and Security Forces; TB2s in the inventory has reached during this operation. In addition, 23 of them are designated for 23. the MAM-L munitions with anti- Reconnaissance/Surveillance and personnel warfare were also tested 15 are in an armed configuration. for the first time in the operation. ISSUE 82/2018 71 DEFENCE TURKEY

Test and Demonstration Firings of 120 mm HE-T Tank Gun Ammunition Produced by MKEK The development and production of 120 mm HE-T Tank Gun ammunition, which has not been previously produced in Turkey, was manufactured for the first time by MKEK Within the scope of the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command for 120 mm HE-T Tank Gun Ammunition, which can be effective against open and sight defilade targets, the unique 120 mm HE-T tank gun ammunition was developed and produced in a short period of one year within the scope of the program of the MKE Institution, launched with its own resources. Following the production of prototypes, the first test and demonstration firings of the ammunition were performed through on April 03, 2018 under the supervision of MSB Firing © MKEK Range Test and Evaluation Group Command. the R&D project conducted by be made for the first time, 120 mm National Defense Minister MKE against the changing target HE-T tank gun ammunition, which Mr.Nurettin Canikli: “120 mm HE-T concept in Operation Euphrates our army requests during operations tank gun ammunition was produced Shield and Operation Olive Branch. but is difficult to import from abroad, locally and nationally with all its With this project, MKE has gained will be provided domestically.” sub-components” the ability to produce 120 mm HE-T Following the first firing tests National Defense Minister Mr. tank gun ammunitions together with of the ammunition, high and low Nurettin Canikli made a statement all its sub-components locally and temperature tests (+520C,-440C), to the public after the test firings nationally. Following the production design strength, wall drilling and about the features of 120 mm HE-T phase of prototypes, the design fuse effectiveness tests conducted tank ammunition: “In our country, activities of which were completed at the Konya / Karapınar MSB Firing 120 mm HE-T tank gun ammunition, in a short period of time, the firing Test Range and Evaluation Group which has not been produced tests were performed successfully. Command were also successfully before, has started to be produced The certification and firing table accomplished. Following this by the MKE Institution. The 120 mm preparation studies of the newly process, the qualification tests will HE-T tank gun ammunition, which developed tank gun ammunitions take place. is very effective against open and are still ongoing. For the 120 mm For the 120 mm HE-T Tank Gun sight defilade targets and which HE-T tank gun ammunition, serial Ammunition, the aim is to start can be used by the tanks in urban production will begin in the second serial production in the second half operations especially known as half of 2018 and three thousand of 2018 and three thousand units proxy wars, was achieved as a units will be delivered to the TAF are scheduled to be delivered to result of an R&D project conducted this year. With this production to the Turkish Armed Forces in the by the MKE’s own resources. first phase. Since the tank gun is used against The 120 mm HE-T Tank Gun armored targets according to the Ammunition, which can be used conventional operation concept in smoothbore weapon systems before today’s proxy wars, MKE of a total length of 945 mm, a full has been producing armor piercing thrust weight of about 27 kg, a tank ammunition for this purpose muzzle velocity of up to 1050 m/s until now. It developed 120 mm and an effective range of 4000 m HE-T tank gun ammunitions during in 120 mm tank gun munitions, can a period that could be considered be used with 44 caliber M60T and very short in such studies, with © MKEK Leopard 2A4 gun barrels. DEFENCE TURKEY 72 ISSUE 82/2018

Roketsan at Eurosatory with High- Tech Missiles and Smart Munitions Aiming to boost its export figures with the indigenous state-of-the-art products, already entered services of the both Turkish and a number of foreign Armed and Security forces, Turkey’s rockets and missiles centre of excellence Roketsan displays its state-of-the-art products at its stand during Eurosatory 2018, the only international exhibition 100% dedicated to land and air land Defense and Security, takes place from 11-15 June 2018 at Paris Villepinte Mock-ups of CIRIT (named after a traditional Turkish cavalry game) 2.75” semi-active laser (SAL) guided rocket, the Smart Micro Munition (MAM-L), SOM Next Generation Air Launched Cruise Missile Family, Anti-Tank Guided Missile Family comprising UMTAS long range and OMTAS medium range anti-tank guided missiles with SAL and IIR guidance, 122mm and 107mm unguided Artillery Rockets, T-122/300 Multi Caliber and Multi © Defence Turkey Barrel Rocket Launching (MBRL) System, TRG-300 TIGER Missile SOM - Stand Off Missile System, TEBER Laser Guidance Kit as well as ASW Rocket and A contract for the in-house The SOM ALCM provides Ballistic Protection Solutions development of a smart munition availability for adaptation to are among the products being compatible with the F-35 Joint various missions due to its open showcased at Roketsan stand. Strike Fighter, which will be based architecture software. Composite on the existing SOM technology, materials are used within its was signed in 2012 between structure and the radar absorbing SOM Next Generation Air Roketsan and the Undersecretariat material enables low visibility. Launched Cruise Missile Family for Defense Industries (SSM). Within The SOM provides the advantage Stand Off Missile (SOM) is this scope, SOM-J development of smaller size and weight, a next generation air launched activities besides the platform compared to similar systems with cruise missile (ALCM) family integration studies in collaboration a 250+km range for the SOM and against highly defended stationary with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, a 200+km range for the SOM-J. and moving land/surface (ASuW) the Prime Contractor of the JSF The SOM operational concept targets. Its modular design Program were initialized in 2014. will be enhanced by in flight supports operational flexibility. A business partnership re-programming and network The first flight test of SOM agreement was signed with capabilities to be enabled by the was performed in 2011 and serial Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire integration of a data link. production started in 2013 under Control (LMMFC) for the design, Currently, SOM ALCM supplies the contract between Roketsan development, production and the selection among pre-planned and the Turkish MoND. As part marketing of the SOM-J Weapon missions and controllable of the serial production frame System in 2014 and the contract impact points and parameters. the production line qualification was signed in 2016. The integration SOM-A and SOM-B1 defeats the has been completed and the first activities of the F-35 are being targets by a high explosive blast batch of missile deliveries with the carried out by Lockheed Martin fragmentation type warhead, while components of the SOM Missile Aeronautics, and these activities SOM-B2 and SOM-J carries a dual System, including the Test & are scheduled to be completed stage tandem penetrator and a Programming Unit and the Captive in 2023. The SOM-J, specifically semi-armor piercing type warhead & Dummy Training Missiles, have developed for intensively protected respectively. In addition to inertial been successfully delivered. targets, developed for the F-35 navigation, global positioning Further capability enhancement aircraft, for sea and land targets, and terrain referenced navigation activities are still in progress within will be carried inside the airframe systems SOM-B1, SOM-B2 and this contract. so that the aircraft maintains a low SOM-J are equipped with an radar signature. imaging infra-red (IIR) seeker with ISSUE 82/2018 73 DEFENCE TURKEY

Automatic Target Recognition/ Acquisition capability. SOM-A and SOM-B1 have been certified for the F-4E 2020 and F-16 platforms and already entered Turkish Air Force (TurAF) service. Qualification and certification flight tests for the SOM-B2 are currently ongoing.

TEBER Laser Guidance Kit Named after a historic double- sided , TEBER is a low-cost guidance kit that turns standard © Defence Turkey Mk-81 (250lb) and Mk-82 (500lb) series free-fall general purpose MAM- L and MAM-C Smart Micro Munitions bombs into precision-guided munitions through the addition of the Smart Micro Munition (MAM-L) efficiently at ranges of up to 8km, a Laser Seeker, Global Positioning is primarily intended for carriage depending on the altitude from System (GPS), Inertial Navigation by UAVs, although it could also be which they are released, and the System and control fins. employed by manned light attack range can be extended to 14km TEBER’s modular design offers and close air support aircraft. with the optional INS/GPS Version. affordable options. An add-on The MAM-L, a variant of the Meanwhile, the fact that Laser Seeker, which is located on Laser Guided L-UMTAS with MAM-L is a member of the the front section allows precise Semi Active Laser (SAL) seeker same family as the Roketsan impact capability for moving of CIRIT Laser Guided Rocket medium range anti-tank missile land and surface targets even if has already been integrated on OMTAS and long-range anti-tank the target is maneuvering at high the Armed ANKA MALE UAV and missiles UMTAS/L-UMTAS, offers speeds. The Laser Seeker may be BAYRAKTAR and KARAYEL Armed significant advantages for users in equipped with or without a Height Tactical UAVs, currently being used terms of training and logistics. of Burst seeker. by the Turkish Armed and Security Roketsan is also leveraging The TEBER tail kit can identify Forces. Both BAYRAKTAR TB2-S the experience in integrating the bombs (MK-81/MK-82), and KARAYEL-SU UAVs have MAM-L into air platforms. As which are integrated, and it can recently secured export contracts long as the air platforms have be installed very quickly in the and expected to be armed with the required infrastructure, field with the Laser Seeker. Tail kit MAM-L munitions. Roketsan can operationalize the contains a GPS/Inertial Navigation The MAM-L, which is being MAM-L by completing all the System for precise guidance and successfully used in various related integration works within aerodynamic control surfaces. operations involving UAVs, stands a few months. In the event of the Body Strakes supply additional out as a munition that has proven infrastructure requiring additional lift and stability and the weapon itself in the field. elements, the company also offers maneuver capability. Having a weight of 50lb/22kg integration support. TEBER offers capability and a length of 1m, the combat “The design and application against moving land and surface proven MAM-L is an unpowered concept of the MAM-L provides targets travelling at speeds of up smart munition with a gliding its users with the capability of to 110km/h and has been certified range of 8km when dropped from effectively neutralizing time-critical for TurAF’s F-16 fighters. Roketsan 12,000ft/3,657m, and can be fitted targets, particularly those that is also targeting other NATO with 1okg weight high explosive arise during reconnaissance and fighter types, such as Rafale and blast-fragmentation, anti-tank surveillance missions. Meanwhile, Typhoon, as well as non-NATO or thermobaric warheads. The thanks to its precision guidance platforms including the MiG-29. MAM-L, with high explosive blast- and small dimensions, the MAM-L On the other hand, efforts for fragmentation warhead is highly offers a solution with low collateral the integration of TEBER-81 and effective against soft targets, such damage. When compared with all TEBER-82 on ANKA MALE UAV as light structures, unarmored the other capabilities of the armed are currently ongoing. ground vehicles, radar antennas forces, a combination of the and soft targets like weapon MAM-L and a tactical UAV is the MAM-L Boosts pits and personnel, with a lethal most cost-effective solution. We radius of 25m. The other version believe that soon other countries Effectiveness of UAVs with tandem anti-tank warhead will also start taking an interest Designed, developed and is effectively used against hard in this solution,” Selçuk Yaşar, produced by Roketsan in line with targets such as Main Battle Tanks. President and CEO of Roketsan, today’s battlefield requirements, The MAM-L can be used commented. DEFENCE TURKEY 74 ISSUE 82/2018

Building the Future Today – GES Engineering Turkey’s Engineering Partner

An exclusive interview with Arzu Baytar- the Chairman of Board GES Engineering

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Defence Turkey: Ms. Baytar, first of all we would like to thank you for your © Defence Turkey time. GES Engineering has been providing services to the aviation and defense industry since 2013 and it is obvious that GES Engineering is gaining momentum and growing rapidly due to its capabilities and technology. Could you please inform us on your facilities and personnel structure, engineering and design capabilities? As you have also stated in your question; GES is gaining momentum and during this period it is really important to have a strong personnel structure. We have 67personnel currently and We are working very areas are you aiming to put 22 of them are engineers. In line closely with the main defense forth products of superior with the market needs we have manufacturers in Turkey especially technology? 3 different divisions. A division on Land Platform and Air Platform We are currently involved established for Land Platforms, Systems. I can give detailed in many development and a division for Air Platforms and information about the products we localization projects, especially in R&D division. Our Design & have developed when explaining the field of defense and aviation Development Capability is under our R&D Division’s activities. industries. Our first goal in this our 3rd division. Defence Turkey: Your regard is to be able to offer Defence Turkey: Could you company possesses striking domestic solutions for the needs please share some information design and engineering of the main contractors and export on your capabilities and capabilities. What would you our products. In this context, we products? like to say about your existence have first localized the pallet As I have stated in the first in the foreign markets and your tensioning system used in tanks; question; GES has a R&D collaborations with foreign at this point we have completely Division which is responsible partners? removed our dependence on for developing and localizing Since we believe the foreign countries. All of our products, systems and importance of export for our products have been tested and subsystems that are mostly used country; we strongly give are currently being used by FNSS, by main defense manufacturers, our attention and use our and we are in touch with some those that are being procured resources to expand this part other companies. from other nations. of the business. We have had Another project is Automatic So, what we are doing is, we strong ties with several foreign Leveling System, which is are examining carefully the real, companies since GES was produced for military vehicles and small details within the main established. We are an approved has 40 ton capacity. This system programs. Then pulling out one supplier for Knorr-Bremse, the provides automatic leveling of system or a subsystem which we German company with whom military vehicles, which must be believe is a strategic component we are supplying fast-train brake leveled and fixed, on inclined for the overall system but not parts as a serial production. There surface. This process, which being manufactured in Turkey. are also other foreign companies can be done approximately in 50 Then we are concentrating on such as Feuerland, Dronco etc. minutes, has been reduced to 4 developing and manufacturing which we are currently working minutes by automatic leveling the related component, system with. We also have started to new system. This product has passed or subsystem within our capability collaborations with several foreign all the functional tests and ready area which is mechanical and companies for some specific to use. electromechanical manufacturing. programs. Our other completed projects Defence Turkey: What are Defence Turkey: Could are lifting, transporting and the projects that you have you please provide details leveling systems developed for accomplished, and ongoing about your new R&D the shelters. These systems programs carried out with activities, new products and completely remove the need for a Turkish companies? new technologies? In which crane to transport a shelter from DEFENCE TURKEY 76 ISSUE 82/2018

one place to another, to load it on a truck, or to unload it from a truck. We have products with carrying and lifting capacities up to 30 tons. Apart from these projects, we work for the blower fans used in many military systems. In a short time, tests of these fans will be completed. Finally, in the field of aviation, we have reached a final stage in our negotiations with a company, however I am not able to reveal the name at the moment, to develop a very important subsystem. Some of the products we have developed © GES Engineering are produced with 3D printers in order to be much lighter and We are dedicated to take this occasion to thank to Mr. stronger. Thus, we can meet the improvement and widening our Ruhi Baytar who has been and is requirements of the aerospace capabilities in the aerospace field still being a great teacher to all and defense industry and respond which we believe is a promising PEM Family. to our customers at lower prices area and of course our upmost Defence Turkey: Finally, for lower production quantities. goal is to be well positioned in the would you like to add a Defence Turkey: What international & domestic market message for our readers? would you like to say about the for both Land & Air Platforms. Everybody should have their capabilities making you stand Defence Turkey: You have own dreams and goals which they out from other companies also contributed to the defense really believe in. If you have your operating in your field? industry as managing partner passion, mission and goals you As you all know, we were of PEM Engineering for long can become a real added value established as a machining years? Could you please inform for the people around you and for company only, but the place we us about your activities in that the business you are in. I have a are now is far away from the respect? proverb hanging on my office wall beginning because by getting Of course, PEM Engineering that I never skip a day without the support of PEM, who has has been a school for all of us. reading it: a serious international market As I have stated earlier; the experience and working in experience we have gained “Yesterday is History, (national & international) defense in PEM helped us a lot to see Tomorrow is your Future, market since more than 20 years, and evaluate the market from Today is your Life...” we have expanded our vision different perspectives. This has So, work hard for a better which helped us to set up our always helped us to take the right future to leave for the ones coming mission for the future. decisions in the business life. after you but don’t ever miss Our existence presently is Before concluding I would like to today!!! to support our customers and counterparts as a complete system supplier for mechanical and electromechanical products, not only a machining company. I believe this is the most important differentiation. Defence Turkey: Where is GES Engineering positioned for the next decade, especially in the aerospace and defense industry? We would like to be a trustable partner for all national & international companies in terms of manufacturing capabilities, © Defence Turkey design capabilities and turnkey system solutions. Ms. Ayşe Evers - Editor in Chief of Defence Turkey Magazine with Mrs. Arzu Baytar- the Chairman of the Board at GES Engineering ISSUE 82/2018 77 DEFENCE TURKEY

Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker PNS Moawin is in the Indian Ocean The Navy Fleet Tanker Project designed and developed by STM for the Naval Forces of Pakistan is at the final stage. The Navy Fleet Tanker which is the Turkish Defense Industry’s largest block military export ship project, successfully completed its first sea trial in the Indian Ocean. The Navy Fleet Tanker ‘PNS Moawin’, the main contractor of which is STM, was built by the Pakistan Defense Production Ministry at the Karachi Shipyard in The Pakistani shipyard approximately 158 meters long. order to meet the requirements of personnel and crew, 30 STM It can achieve speeds up to 20 the Pakistan Navy. employees and representatives knots with two propellers with The Navy Fleet Tanker, which of the Turkish subcontractors of adjustable blade angles powered is Turkey’s largest block export in STM attended the first cruise of by two diesel engines. Electrical the military ship field, has made the Navy Fleet Tanker. power of the ship is provided by history as one of the most unique In its cruise which occured four diesel generators. national projects that develops during the night, PNS Moawin’s With its Replenishment/ military cooperation between the critical systems were tested. It Fueling-at-sea systems (RAS/ two allied countries. The success performed above expectations FAS), the ship will support the achieved in this project was one and successfully completed the Pakistan Navy’s combat/auxiliary of the important factors that led tests and returned to Karachi elements by transferring critical to STM acquiring the Agosta 90B Port. equipment such as fuel/water Submarines Modernization Project and ammunition at sea during in Pakistan. Navy Fleet Tanker operations, thus increasing their PNS Moawin, which is the first operational capability. ship of its class successfully built The Fleet Tanker, which is The ship also has a at the Pakistan Karachi Shipyard the first ship of its class and comprehensive infirmary in (KSEW) through the design, developed together by STM addition to its day and night production data package and and Pakistan Naval Forces in helicopter deployment operations technical support provided by STM, accordance with the operational capability thanks to its hangar reached the Indian Ocean from the needs of the Pakistan Navy, and platform. Port of Karachi on March 31, 2018. weighs 16,400 tons and is DEFENCE TURKEY 78 ISSUE 82/2018 ISSUE 82/2018 79 DEFENCE TURKEY DIMDEX 2018 DEFENCE TURKEY 80 ISSUE 82/2018

Turkish Companies Received Total $800 Million in Orders at DIMDEX Fair The sixth International Maritime Defense Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2018) was held on 12-14 March 2018 in Doha/Qatar under the auspices of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar and hosted by Qatar Armed Forces. Over sixty countries from Europe, America, the Far East and the Gulf Region participated in the Fair. Turkey participated nationally in the fair with thirty-three companies with the Defense and Aerospace Industry © Defence Turkey Exporters’ Association under the coordination of the Undersecretariat activities in the region. Patrol Boats and six Ares 80 SAT for Defense Industries (SSM). While the solid output of the Boats. UNIFO, Garanti Giyim, Transvaro, increasing political and commercial In addition, a contract was signed Dearsan, TÜBİTAK-Bilgem, MilSOFT, business co-operation with Qatar with Piri Reis University during the fair Meteksan Defense, SDT, MKEK, were achieved at DIMDEX 2018 Fair, for the establishment of an academy TAIS, Ares Shipyard, Aselsan, İşbir, Turkish companies received an order for the Qatari Emiri Navy and the Nurol Makina, Sarsılmaz, Roketsan, of approximately $800 million from training of its personnel. Within Gül Otomotiv, Havelsan, Yonca-Onuk, Qatar State. the scope of the contract, Piri Reis Aksa Run Flat, Turmaks, SİMBT, AVS, Anadolu Shipyard signed the final University will provide support and Kale Aero, Medyacity, STM, AN Grup, contract with the Qatari Emiri Navy services for the establishment of the Ankaref, Kale Kalıp, Desan, Akademi for the supply of two training ships academy, efficiency of the academic Sancak, Ctech, TÜBİTAK-Sage and after a 3-year ongoing negotiation. and administrative personnel SBI Bilişim are the companies from Yonca-Onuk signed two separate systems, creation and follow-up of Turkey that participated in the Fair. contracts with Qatar Armed Forces the curricula. for four Yonca-Onuk MRTP24/U Special Operations Crafts (SOC) and four Yonca-Onuk MRTP24/U Fast Aselsan to Establish a Joint Missile Crafts (FAC). BMC signed a Venture Company in Qatar contract with the Qatar Armed Forces Aselsan will establish together to procure 50 “Kirpi-2” MRAPs and with Barzan Holding, a subsidiary 35 “Amazon” armored vehicles. of the Qatar Defense Ministry, a Makina, which realized mini- JV company named BARQ for UAV sales for the first time in Qatar in the production of some defense 2012, exported “Bayraktar TB2” UAV industry products, which also include © Turkey Defence systems that operationally proved technology transfer. In this context, itself to Qatar this time. Within the it is anticipated that production Turkey participated in the fair with scope of the contract, six “Bayraktar activities will be realized mainly for 24 companies in 2016 and attended TB2” systems and three ground remote controlled stabilized weapon this year for the fourth time and with control stations will be procured to systems and electro-optic systems thirty three companies resulting from the Qatar Armed Forces by Baykar for reconnaissance and surveillance. an increase in business connections Makina. On the other hand, Nurol The production within the scope of with Qatar. Makina that realized three hundred the JV will be developed in line with High level official delegations forty-two “Ejder Yalçın” 4x4 vehicle the future needs of the Qatar Armed including the National Defense sales to Qatar in the past, realized Forces. Minister Nurettin Canikli, Chief of the first sale of the NMS 4x4 armored General Staff General Hulusi Akar, vehicle, the test process of which Naval Forces Command Vice Admiral is still continuing to Qatar. Ares Adnan Özbal and Undersecretary Shipyard signed the 3rd contract with for Defense Industries Prof. İsmail the Qatar Coast Guard Command Demir participated in the Fair. The at the DIMDEX Fair. On the second official delegation visited the Turkish day of the DIMDEX Fair, the parties stands on the first day of the fair signed a new contract to supply three and received information from the 48-meter Ares 150 Hercules Offshore © Defence Turkey company representatives about their DIMDEX 2018 ISSUE 82/2018 81 DEFENCE TURKEY

Nurol Makina and Qatar Special Forces Command Sign a Goodwill Agreement for the Procurement of NMS 4X4 Qatar Special Forces Command will procure 214 New Generation Light Armored NMS 4x4 from Nurol Makina At the DIMDEX 2018 fair, a goodwill agreement was signed © Defence Turkey between Nurol Makina and Qatar Special Forces Command for the supply of NMS 4x4 vehicles. During the ceremony with the participation of Nurol Makina Deputy General Manager Dr. Anıl Karel, Qatar Special Forces Commander General Hamad bin Abdullah Al Fetais Al Marri and numerous military and defense officials, Al Marri made a brief statement about the details of the agreement: “I would like to state that we are very happy to procure 214 NMS 4x4 vehicles from Nurol Makina. This agreement completes the previous 342 ‘Ejder Yalçın’ unmatched military chassis. The as the easy configuration change vehicle procurement agreement lower weight of the vehicle, its feature, it can swiftly cater to the and is a second agreement covering outstanding protection against requirements of the procurement the procurement of 214 NMS 4x4 mines and ballistics offer its users authorities. vehicles. With this agreement, high survivability even against The quite low turning radius of we are procuring the world’s aggressive and asymmetric threats the modular NMS 4X4 promises best vehicles. We hope that this and this makes the vehicle superior its users great advantages through agreement will encourage both our during the course of operations. urbanized terrain operations. NMS army and this partnership to go The armor of the vehicle can 4x4 is designed and equipped further.” be adjusted to different levels with readiness for multi-role During the DIMDEX fair, at the varying from 1 to 4 in accordance capabilities and also features a Barzan Holding stand, two NMS 4x4 with customer requirements. The series of capacities ranging from the Armored Vehicle initial prototypes, armor level enables adjustments. transportation of weapon systems in where Anti-Tank Missile Launcher With its lightweight and superior combatant units to reconnaissance System and IGLA Missile Launching maneuvering capability as well and surveillance tasks. System were integrated, received full marks from the Qatar Armed Forces officials and visitors. These two-initial prototypes took place in the official parade on the of Qatar for the first time last December.

The Outstanding Capabilities of the New Generation Light Armored NMS 4x4 The New Generation Light Armored NMS 4x4 is designed uniquely by Nurol Makina and it stands out with its V-shaped monocoque body and an © Defence Turkey DIMDEX 2018 DEFENCE TURKEY 82 ISSUE 82/2018

Anadolu Shipyard Awarded Contract by Qatar Armed Forces to Build Two Naval Cadet Training Ship The Qatari Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) has ordered two Cadet Training Ships with space allocations for theoretical and practical training facilities for cadets and instructors At the DIMDEX 2018 fair held in Doha, Qatar on 14-18 March 2018, the final contract for the supply of two Cadet Training Ships (CTS) was signed between Anadolu Shipyard Chairman Mr. Süalp Ürkmez and QENF officials. Making a statement for our magazine after the contract award, Anadolu Shipyard Chairman Süalp Ürkmez stated that the supply of two Cadet Training ships has now become official with the completion of the long- expected approval process and said: “We will supply two armed training ships for the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces. These platforms can also perform as an armed combat training ship as © Defence Turkey well as patrol tasks. We have been exerting great efforts for about corporation is also following cadet training, CTS will have projects in Qatar, Ürkmez said a helipad for a medium sized that negotiations with the parties helicopter on the stern and will continue and that the expectation be capable of providing combat is that TAIS will realize their first management and weapons sales in Qatar this year. training to trainees as well. Cadet Training ships will be Secondary missions such as approximately 90mt in length and offshore patrol duties can also © Defence Turkey will have full load displacement of be carried out. three years for these ships that 1,950 tons. Besides basic naval have special areas for both cadets and instructors and are designed by our shipyard engineers. A © Defence Turkey study was conducted for about a year and a half for the technical requirements of the ship. With the completion of this process, in August 2017 Qatar decided to procure the ships. We signed the final contract today after the contract negotiations which lasted seven months. We will deliver the first ship within 30 months and the second one will be delivered within 6 months after the delivery of the first one.” Stating that in addition to the Anadolu Shipyard, TAIS Shipyards Anadolu Shipyard - Cadet Training Ship DIMDEX 2018 ISSUE 82/2018 83 DEFENCE TURKEY

Qatar to Procure Armed Bayraktar TB2 UAVs “Bayraktar” TB2 System that has been actively used by the Turkish Armed Forces and General Directorate of Security since 2015 and has been serving within the scope of Operation Olive Branch has achieved its first export achievement At the DIMDEX 2018 Maritime Defense Fair in Doha / Qatar, the signing ceremony was held with the participation of Mr. Serdar Demirel, Deputy Undersecretary of the SSM, Commander of the Qatar Air Forces Exploration and Surveillance Center and Head of the UAV Committee, Brigadier General Mohammed Owaida Al-Ramzani and Baykar Makina General Manager Haluk Bayraktar. With this signing ceremony, the first export of the advanced unmanned aerial platform and auxiliary system in this class and size was achieved in the © Baykar Makina history of the Republic of Turkey. Within the scope of the UAV Pilot, Payload and Industry in recent years will be used contract signed between Baykar Maintenance training will be given to by the Qatar Armed Forces. These Makina and Qatar Armed Forces, 6 the Qatar Armed Forces personnel include smart micro munitions, Armed “Bayraktar” TB2 Air Vehicle in Turkey by Baykar’s engineers and MAM-L and MAM-C products Platforms and 3 Ground Control training staff. After that, 2 years of developed by Roketsan nationally, Station Systems and equipment logistic and technical support and Geographic Analysis System and a UAV Training Simulator will will be provided for the systems software developed by PiriReis be delivered. In addition, the UAV delivered to Qatar Armed Forces by Information Technologies and used Operation Center and the nationally Turkish engineers and flight support by the Turkish Armed Forces. developed network-based data personnel. It is considered that the monitoring and archiving software With this contract, many cooperation between Qatar and system will be installed for the Qatar different products and software Turkey in the military field will move Armed Forces. developed by the Turkish Defense forward with this development. New Orders to ARES Shipyard from Qatar Coast Guard Command Ares Shipyard signed the 3rd contract with Qatari Coast Guard Command during DIMDEX fair On the second day of the contract with the Qatari Coast Guard with weapons and sensor systems DIMDEX fair, parties signed a Command for the procurement to be integrated into the 17 Patrol new contract for the supply of of 17 Patrol Boats in 3 different Boats Package which is covered three 48-meter Ares 150 Hercules configurations in 2014 and by the in the first contract. With the third Offshore Patrol Boats and six end of 2017 a total of 13 Patrol contract signed at the DIMDEX fair, Ares 80 SAT Vessels. Qatari Coast Boats were delivered to the Qatari the total number of patrol boats and Guard Command officials as well Coast Guard Command. With interceptor boats exported by Ares as Ares Shipyard Chairman Kerim the successful project model and Shipyard to Qatar reached 40. It is Kalafatoğlu, Deputy Undersecretary management created, Ares shipyard planned that the project schedule, for Defense Industries Serdar Demirel is currently about 20 months ahead which includes the construction and Ambassador of Turkey to Qatar of schedule. In January 2018, the and delivery of the nine vessels and Fikret Özer attended the signing parties also signed the second boats, will be initiated immediately ceremony. contract, which covers a total of 14 after the delivery of the seventeenth Ares Shipyard signed its first ARES 24 Harpoon Interceptor Boats, and final vessel of the first contract. DEFENCE TURKEY 84 ISSUE 82/2018

5th Generation Anti-Drone Weapon from Harp ARGE Drones have been used widely in recent years due to their easy accessibility and low cost. Drones can perform flights for law enforcement officers as well as commercial, hobby, and even terrorist-oriented purposes. They occupy small spaces due to their structural features and are difficult targets to shoot with pistols and rifles because of their high flight altitudes. The world’s leading weapons producers are in search of a solution against drones which recently are rapidly increasing in number, creating many hazards, and those which can turn into deadly © Harp ARGE threats with malicious uses. Having a team dedicated to YPG) during Operation Euphrates weapon. continually developing its product Shield and Operation Olive Branch The electronic backpack in range, Harp ARGE Company, executed in Syria by using bomb- traditional systems was reducing as a result of its research and laden drones against Turkish security the operational capability of security development activities, produced forces, attacks on our borders by forces in challenging field operations, the first Anti-Drone Electromagnetic using bomb-laden drones and patrol whereas the 5th Generation Harp Weapon of Turkey. “Drone Savar”, surveillance activities have revealed “Drone Savar” provides operational which was demanded by the General how critical technology the Harp superiority with its low weight, Directorate of Security (GDS) for the “Drone Savar” is. The 4th Generation compact structure and carbon fiber first time for the G20 Summit held in Harp “Drone Savar” Anti-Drone main body. Antalya in November 2015, was later Weapon, which is actively used The “Drone Savar” Anti-Drone used by the Turkish Armed Forces. against terrorist organizations at the Electromagnetic Weapon is a product The Harp “Drone Savar” Anti-Drone border, proved to be effective on all available for sales only to security Electromagnetic Weapon, which known drones. forces/law enforcement agencies. was developed by Harp ARGE’s Harp ARGE, which has many own resources, successfully passed references such as the Azerbaijan through the rigorous tests of the Presidency, Turkish Land Forces and started Command, Security General to serve in the Azerbaijan Presidency Directorate, Anti-Terror Division of as the first export customer in 2017. th the Security General Directorate and The 4 Generation Harp “Drone the Uludere District Governor, has Savar” Anti-Drone Electromagnetic continuously developed Turkey’s first Weapon, used with a backpack that drone killer electromagnetic weapon contains weapons and electronic namely the 4th Generation Harp Drone equipment, is an effective solution Killer by taking into consideration designed to block and capture the customer demands, feedbacks from drone that can be used for offensive end-users, technological progress purposes. Using the “Drone Savar” and the capabilities of the drone Anti-Drone Weapon for 3 seconds systems. Company produced and is enough to take over the drone introduced the 5th Generation version © Harp ARGE systems. Drones exposed to of the “Drone Savar” that can be used electromagnetic attack are inactivated without a backpack and a need for by disconnection with the command any external equipment. control. The “Drone Savar” offers The 5th Generation Harp “Drone an effective solution to fight against Savar” Anti-Drone Electromagnetic drones, because there is no harm Weapon was developed by using the to human health and environmental advanced technology and national safety, and it produces noiseless and engineering infrastructure to collect all fast results. of the electronic warfare equipment, The attacks carried out by including the battery, in a single terrorist organizations (ISIS, PKK / ISSUE 82/2018 85 DEFENCE TURKEY

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going – Environics Provides Solutions for Naval CBRN Monitoring and Armored CBRN Reconnaissance by Mrs. Katja Kiukas- Product Manager for Bio Detection and CBRN Systems and as an Application Specialist for Building CBRN Monitoring in Environics Oy Life in the Middle of Evolving Threat Environments Countries worldwide are currently facing challenging threat environments, in which terrorist groups are in constant search for new methods to cause panic, disruption and loss of lives and money. The use of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threat agents is typically low in frequency and probability, but it may be high in consequences, when the threat agents end up in the hands of well- trained and determined lone wolves, facility or chemical releases in the measures and their effectiveness sympathizers or active members of beachfronts, for instance. They may and implementation of reliable terrorist groups. Furthermore, the incapacitate the whole fleet in the CBRN monitoring systems are the recent war scenes have shown lately, worst scenarios. On the other hand, following essential steps. The needs that it is not only CBRN terrorism CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicles for maintaining the selected CBRN we are dealing with – not to forget operate often as tactical, on-site instrumentation and competence the possibility for accidental CBRN level land-based command centers of personnel by regular system and releases either. and facilitate themselves versatile tactical trainings cannot be ignored In peacetime and wartime CBRN reconnaissance and survey either. missions, military forces may tasks. The CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicles are capable of monitoring encounter employment of both Partner in CBRN System traditional, unconventional and hybrid large areas such as industrial sites, strategies to threaten the security of airports, harbors, routes and zones, Design and Supply nations and societies. No matter if the where on-foot recce teams cannot be Environics, a Finnish high threats emanate from other nations, employed. The typical tasks include technology company, has gained non-state actors or accidents, military reconnaissance missions to detect over 30 years of experience in the forces need improved protection and possible CBRN attacks or accidents field of CBRN detection. In the preparedness to detect and tackle and survey tasks to define the course of time, the company has CBRN threats at the early stage in a characteristics of a destination or the improved CBRN safety worldwide wide variety of physical environments boundaries of the confirmed CBRN with its in-house technologies such as in rural, littoral, mountainous, contamination or a decontaminated and system solutions. Different urbanized or industrial areas. area. In addition, the vehicles enable organizations from civil defense collection of CBRN samples to be to homeland security and to the analyzed on site or in a laboratory. military in 50 countries have already CBRN Monitoring in the The capabilities of the vehicles may selected Environics as their partner context of Naval Vessels vary from simple CBRN detection, in CBRN threat detection. Nowadays and Armored Vehicles sample collection and area marking to Environics seeks for solid growth in more advanced CBRN identification. Naval vessels and their crew are CBRN System Business by focusing Understanding of CBRN threats, vulnerable to CBRN threats in their on application-based concept and evaluating the vulnerabilities and offshore, littoral and harbor related product development and after sales considering the operational and activities. The threats may take many services. Many of the success stories instrumental needs for committing forms: contaminated food, drink relate to naval CBRN monitoring the intended missions is a good or other harmful supplies onboard, and CBRN reconnaissance: among start on the road of getting prepared, airborne biological line releases in other CBRN monitoring applications, but real assessment of the security the littoral waters or in a naval port Environics designs and supplies DEFENCE TURKEY 86 ISSUE 82/2018

EnviScreen CBRN Monitoring Systems to environmental survey vessels and military vessels from frigates to mine hunters and from light to armored CBRN reconnaissance vehicles. To date, over 100 naval CBRN systems installations have been implemented in co-operation with leading shipbuilding companies. In addition, Environics has installed successfully tens of CBRN monitoring systems for wheeled armored CBRN and light CBRN reconnaissance vehicles. Environics´ CBRN reconnaissance vehicle concept is chassis independent: the company software. The software provides a and protection to the sampling lines. provides its customers in the civil and graphical user interface for sensor On top of the selected 3rd military defense with scalable CBRN management and for displaying event party solutions, Environics´ own solutions on diverse vehicle chassis and measurement data and end user product portfolio offers several models according to customers´ specified, event related guidance complementing products to fixed requirements, acting either as an for the operators. In addition to the installed CBRN monitoring systems: integrator or as a CBRN detector fixed installations, Environics supplies ChemPro100i Chemical Detectors supplier or in combination of those. CBRN capabilities in the form of hand- with optional accessories of the CBRN monitoring/detection, held and portable instrumentation for CBRN kit, ENVI Assay System Gold provisional identification, CBRN detection and identification rapid tests for provisional BWA meteorological measurements, data needs, as well as other system identification and RanidPro200 processing, collective protection and supporting components, personal backpacks and RanidPort portal decontamination are typical valued protective equipment and devices solutions for radiation detection elements in naval vessels and CBRN and tools for decontamination. and identification. Maritime CBRN reconnaissance vehicles. The modular Monitoring relates also to other structure of Environics´ EnviScreen areas of applications provided by CBRN Monitoring Systems enables Application Oriented Environics. One of the latest military delivery of cost-effective and easily Product Portfolio grade launches in Tactical Area expandable solutions according to Demand for high quality, CBRN monitoring – the EnVision customers’ existing and future needs. durability, tolerance and reliability GOSSAMER – can be adapted for Environics builds its CBRN Monitoring in military operating environment temporary surveillance needs in the concepts upon the general detection has been taken into account by maritime context, e.g. in sea port principles and recommendations for Environics in both its own application- facilities. Furthermore, the Border application related special equipment based product development and CBRN Monitoring Concept includes and systems. It aims 1) to protect the selection of complementing products in-house solutions for screening of personnel from CBRN threats and to guarantee uncompromised passengers, freight and trucks in sea their hazardous effects by giving fast CBRN detection performance and ports. response and early-warning 2) to completion of the intended missions. They are not only the physical provide situational awareness and As a part of this approach, Environics system components that have guidance and 3) to enable further has developed rugged, tested military been addressed in the R&D analysis and timely and correct grade device versions applying the work in Environics: the system countermeasures at the time of core technologies – a Rugged ENVI software, EnviScreen Operix, has threats. Typical EnviScreen CBRN BioScout for detection of potentially been intensively developed and Monitoring Systems represent turnkey harmful bioaerosols, ChemProDM for modernized to provide several new solutions that incorporate sensor chemical (CWAs/TICs) detection and features for improving user experience integrations, data communication, a Rugged Master Module for data by system operators. As a standard, databases, system services and user processing to be implemented in EnviScreen Real-time Operation interfaces. Naval CBRN Monitoring and Armored acts as a graphical user interface In Environics concepts, CBRN CBRN Reconnaissance. for real-time situational overview releases are typically monitored Environics has also emphasized and sensor management, while from outdoor air and/or indoor the importance of collecting EnviScreen System Server provides air with respective field proven representative air samples to the CBRN event and measurement detectors – and some chemicals chemical and biological detectors by database and system services. even from heated ground samples. designing dedicated and robust air However, optional software modules Measurement and event data from sampling systems for are available for expanding the the integrated sensors is collected different system applications. capabilities beyond that. The versatile and harmonized by data processing They are intended to prevent EnviScreen Operix provides real-time units and eventually visualized effectively interfering dust entry and situational awareness simultaneously in real-time on the control center humidity condensation in the systems from multiple locations, CBRN computers by the dedicated system and to provide mechanical support reporting and hazard area plotting, ISSUE 82/2018 87 DEFENCE TURKEY

integration of the CBRN Monitoring data to 3rd party systems like Ship Control and Automation Systems or Battle Aselsan’s “MUHAFIZ” Management Systems, e.g. for shutting down ventilation and initiating CBRN filtration or comparable actions. As a Remote Controlled practical solution for creating realistic training exercises, the EnviScreen Weapon System Operix Simulation Tool meets the essential needs for regular trainings to improve and maintains operators´ skills Export to South Asia and preparedness for CBRN incidents. Aselsan, one of the leading companies of the Turkish defense Support for the Whole industry, signed a contract with an institution of a South Asian System Lifespan country providing services for national defense technologies EnviScreen CBRN monitoring for the supply of the MUHAFIZ (SMASH) Remote Controlled systems are featured with low costs Stabilized Naval Gun System. Through this contract, Aselsan of ownership, but supplying of first class systems is useless, if they are added one more country to the list of countries to which it not maintained operational and if there exports the MUHAFIZ weapon systems is no timely technical support and comprehensive user, maintenance Aselsan added another and tactical training available in basic country to its list of countries and advanced levels through the to which it exports products whole system life-cycle. Environics for national defense industry invests in the full life-cycle support to technologies. With the contract its customers of CBRN monitoring on the procurement of MUHAFIZ solutions and commits to optimizing weapon system signed with a the performance of the systems in order South Asian country’s institution to meet the requirements of variable providing services in national operating environments. According to defense technologies, Asian its policy, Environics is present from countries increasingly continue the very first steps of identifying the to utilize Aselsan’s Remote customer needs and all the way through Controlled Weapon Systems. the design and delivery to the training, customer support and after sales “MUHAFIZ” the 30mm stabilization performance services. Working in close co-operation equipped with a 30mm weapon. with the customers is beneficial for both Remote Controlled MUHAFIZ is a versatile and parties. Valuable customer feedback Stabilized Weapon System effective system that could be is given in the constant dialogue and One of the world’s leading integrated to coast guard and technical and training support is readily defense industry companies patrol boats, landing crafts and available even in the situations, in which Aselsan’s Remote Controlled the operators of the system change other naval platforms. It provides Weapon System MUHAFIZ efficient protection against the due to frequent turnover of the crew. features the automatic target It is also a real advantage that the asymmetric threats with its high tracking capability and remote- precision shooting capability. customers can rely on Environics as an control capacity and high experienced, single turnkey provider for the CBRN Monitoring systems.

Biography of the writer: Mrs. Katja Kiukas, MSc, BBA, has gained over 10 years of application, business and technology-oriented expertise in the field of Bio Detection and CBRN Monitoring Systems for naval vessels, land vehicles, area monitoring and critical infrastructure protection. She works currently as a Product Manager for Bio Detection and CBRN Systems and as an Application Specialist for Building CBRN Monitoring in Environics Oy. DEFENCE TURKEY 88 ISSUE 82/2018

SaSaD’s 29th Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly and Sectoral Meeting Held in Ankara SaSaD’s 29th Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly was held on April 24, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel / Ankara, together with the © SaSaD Sectoral Meeting. The full-day event took place with the participation of Deputy Undersecretaries for Defense Industries Celal Sami Tüfekçi and Mustafa Murat Şeker as well as the Undersecretariat personnel. TÜBİTAK Vice President Orkun Hasekioğlu, OSTİM Chairman Orhan Aydın and nearly 200 member company representatives also attended the meeting. SaSaD Chairman of the Board Following the Sectoral Meeting and the Board of Directors and Temel Kotil, Ph.D started his speech Activity, the 29th Ordinary Meeting the Supervisory Board were by expressing his honor and pride of the General Assembly started discharged. for the superior performance of and in his opening remark of the SaSaD Secretary General the systems taking part in the TAF meeting, Kotil Ph.D said: “Based on Hüseyin Baysak provided inventory during Operation Olive global and regional crisis situations information on the new period work Branch and stated that the industry and economic planning, countries plan and budget, and then the new is exerting great efforts to meet are preparing their budgets for term work plan and budget were the needs of the Turkish Armed defense expenditures. Global approved. After these activities on Forces at a higher level and without defense expenditure in the year the agenda, elections were made. interruption. He also stated that the 2017 was around $1 trillion 709 With the votes of the member sector players came together at this billion, showing the first upward representatives of the Association, meeting regarding the subsystems trend in the last three years. Turkey the Official Members who will and components that are subject to is ranked as the 15th country take part in the SaSaD Board of import today but are planned to be amongst the countries spending Directors for a period of two years nationalized. most on the defense industry. were selected. The representatives of 11 SaSaD Amongst the top 100 largest Permanent and Substitute member companies (Aselsan, FNSS, defense industrialists, Aselsan Members of the Board of Directors, Havelsan, Istanbul Shipyard, MKEK, ranks 57th, TAI 61st and Roketsan Supervisory Board Permanent and Nurol Makina, Otokar, Roketsan, TAI, 98th. Substitute Members, Disciplinary TEI, Yonca-Onuk), which are platform Following the opening speech, Board Permanent and Substitute and system producers as well as within the framework of elective Members, who have been elected main contractors, were present at Ordinary General Assembly by the Association members for a the sectoral meeting held before election agenda, the study report period of two years, are provided the Ordinary Meeting of the General and the audit report were read below: Assembly and made presentations on subsystems and components they planned to share with subcontractors in the short and medium term. Also, the Ministry of National Defense and Undersecretariat for Defense Industries shared sectoral reports with the participants. In addition, during the sectoral meeting, bilateral business meetings were held between the members making presentations and with other © SaSaD participants. ISSUE 82/2018 89 DEFENCE TURKEY

Board of Directors Permanent Members © SaSaD ›› Roketsan- Selçuk Yaşar (Representative) ›› Aselsan - Prof. Haluk Görgün ›› FNSS - Nail Kurt (Representative) ›› Alp Havacılık - Yılmaz Güldoğan (Representative) ›› Havelsan- A.Hamdi Atalay (Representative) ›› Otokar - Serdar Görgüç (Representative) ›› MKEK - Ahmet Taşkın (Representative) ›› TAI - Prof. Oğuz Borat (Representative) ›› Nurol Makina - Engin Aykol © SaSaD (Representative) ›› AYESAŞ - Öner Tekin (Representative) ›› OSSA - Mithat Ertuğ (Representative) ›› SAHA İstanbul - İlhami Keleş (Representative) ›› Bites - Uğur Çoşkun Board of Directors Substitute Members ›› TEI - Prof.Dr. M.Faruk Akşit (Representative) ›› TSSK - Mustafa Kızıltaş (Representative) ›› Savronik- Kenan Işık ›› İleri Grup - Halit İleri (Representative) © SaSaD ›› Kale Havacılık - Yalçın Yılmazkaya (Representative) Supervisory Board Permanent Members ›› Mege Teknik - Ali Han (Representative) ›› Simsoft - Gökçe Yıldırım Kalkan (Representative) ›› BMC - Taha Yasin Öztürk (Representative) Supervisory Board Substitute Members ›› Roketsan - Atakan Ata ›› Havelsan - Mustafa Egeli © SaSaD ›› TAI - Saadet Korkem Disciplinary Board Permanent Members ›› MKEK - Sait Demirci ›› Aselsan - Hezarfen Oruç ›› Meteksan Defense - Tunç Batum (Representative) Disciplinary Board Substitute Members ›› Roketsan - Hayri Torun ›› C2Tech - Cüneyd Fırat (Representative) ›› Timsan - Haldun Aksoy (Representative) Following the general assembly, © SaSaD MKEK Representative Ahmet Taşkın was selected as the Chairman of Board, AYESAŞ / Vestel Defence Representative Öner Tekin as Vice Chairman of the Board and Uğur Coşkun from Bites Company as Treasurer during SaSaD’s new Board of Directors meeting held on May 11, 2018. DEFENCE TURKEY 90 ISSUE 82/2018

Leonardo Maximizing the Operability of State of the Art Technologies Leonardo, a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security held a two-day press tour to showcase “The technological evolution of Leonardo’s naval systems for maritime surveillance and security Members of the media were invited to Leonardo’s Press tour on the 27-28th of February, , Fusaro & Arco Felice (Naples). Briefings and site visits provided an upclose and detailed account of Leonardo’s impressive current and future naval capabilities. On the first day of the tour a presentation was given by Mr. Angelo Pansini, Senior VP, Strategy & Product Planning at Leonardo’s Land and Naval Defence Electronics division on “Leonardo’s capabilities in the naval sector” which was followed by a visit to main site facilities: the foundry, the naval integration area, the anechoic chamber and the Logistics Operations Center as well as Captain (N) Francesco Gennaro fire control system. At Leonardo’s situations where we interact with Esposito, MARISTAT, Marina Militare Arco Felice site guests were given the system integrator and platform Italiana gave presentation about the an opportunity to observe the “ship maker – the shipyard. We interact “Italian Navy in modern Scenario: bridge” technology demonstrator with the end user to provide the Combat System Evolution” A (radar and naval “Cockpit” allowing combat system which has such a comprehensive presentation given for the integrated management complex architecture, which impacts by Mr. Pansini provided details of sailing and combat system the performance of the vessel and it demonstrating the complexity and operations). is important for the customer to be wide spread divisions of Leonardo. able to come directly to us in order to understand the key capabilities “If we agree that the core business Naval Systems Evolution can be defined as a business and characteristics of the combat with huge volumes, significant Emphasizing the great relevance system. With the Tier 1 business investment, an international foot of naval domain for Leonardo, Mr. approach for example, customers print, state of the art products, all Pansini discussed the company’s come directly to us.” of the tiers of the value chain, these trifold route in offering products, subsystems and systems. “We are all characteristics that can be A Key Player in Global Naval applied 100% to Leonardo.” are able to provide stand alone The second day began with a products, and in some cases state Communication Systems presentation by Giovanni Cristiano of the art and best in class, and Leonardo provides integrated and Michele D’Ursorespectively we provide subsystems that are in communication systems for the Production and supply chain director some cases very complex systems modernization of defense systems. and head of manufacturing and such as integrated communication Mr. Pansini highlighted an example of supply chain at Leonardo’s Land and subsystems for vessels, infrared their modernization activities through Naval Defence Electronics division. fire control systems which are a recent contract with the Australian The presentatons, heldat Leonardo’s subsystems, and integrated Navy, saying “DRS is engaged in the Fusaro & Arco Felice sites, were systems. The architecture for a naval business. For example, DRS followed by a visit to the production, combat system for vessels is very is one of the main providers in the area for the New X-band AESA complex and we are able to realize US of power generation systems radar and the IFF (Identification design and integration activities for and is on board some key vessels Friend or Foe) secondary radar. the vessel.” in the US, submarines and aircraft Attendees also visited the New Discussing maritime capabilities, carriers. Together with DRS we won combat management system Mr. Pansini stated that “In some a contract a couple of years ago with console manufacturing area, the cases we interact directly with the Australia for the modernization of anechoic chamber with the New end user in the Navy. There are their frigates.” ISSUE 82/2018 91 DEFENCE TURKEY

Aircraft and Helicopter Divisions Engaged in Naval © Leonardo “The aircraft, fixed wing, rotary wing divisions again are engaged in the naval arena. The aircraft division is engaged through the special division ATR 42MP aircraft for maritime patrolling missions.” Mr. Pansini said. The helicopter division has an entire section of state of the art helicopters that are all belonging to , providing naval and land versions, a key example of this being the multirole AW101 helicopter. Very interestingly Leonardo is also engaged in realizing remote piloted helicopters in two versions, the light version the AWHero and the heavier ATR 42MP Aircrafts which is the Solo. For the AWHero, KRONOS AESA (Active Electronically Mr. Pansini discussed the we won the first action call when the Scanned Antenna) Fixed Faces KRONOS family of radars “we EDA (European Defense Agency) Multifunctional Radar sharing that classify them as dual band radar, issued a couple of very important “differently than from the past where early warning long-range C band bids and we won the most important an area was scanned mechanically, radar, mid-range X band radar. They one in the domain of maritime now the modern antennas are have a high degree of commonality. surveillance, named after OCEAN fixed and made by small radars – The same radar could be also 2020. We are partnering with 42 transmitter and receiver modules. An realized in the land version. The TRM partners belonging to 15 countries in AESA is characterized by thousands models for land and naval versions Europe and one of the key aspects of of these modules which provide a are exactly the same. We have this was the integration of a remotely lot of advantages for customers. advantages in phase of design and of piloted rotary wing platform within One key advantage is that the production which makes our radars the CMS of the vessel. This was one antenna is able to be multifunctional. very competitive because we are in of the key elements that allowed us A certain portion of the modules a condition to exploit and transfer to win this very tough international could be dedicated to a surveillance our technical synergies within our competition, particularly against the functionality and the other portion of products.” French competitors. the modules could be dedicated to Discussing the activities for the targeting for example.” vessels provided globally, Mr. Pansini Leonardo’s KRONOS Grand Naval noted that “There is a valuable Radar Demonstrated Outstanding difference between the Platform Multi-Functional Radars Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile and the entire Warship which is the Noting that the success of the capabilities at the Formidable Combat System (CS). Leonardo vessel is based on 3 elements, Mr. normally provides the full CS which Pansini said “the first element is the Shield 2017 Exercise is in average 20% of the cost of the radar suite, it is so powerful in terms During the US-led multinational vessel, but for some key vessels like of multi-functionality that a performing exercise Formidable Shield 2017, the the frigates, where the CS is really radar makes the difference between a KRONOS Grand Naval radar, installed complex, we are close to and over powerful vessel and a non-powerful on board of Italy’s “Luigi Rizzo” 40%.” vessel. The second element is the FREMM Frigate, demonstrated the combat management system which ability to detect, classify and track performs the command and control with outstanding accuracy the tactical Leonardo’s Competitive Edge functionality. The third key element ballistic missiles (TBMs) launched Mr. Pansini pointed out that is the missile system. MBDA is one during the live exercise according Leonardo is different from their major of the world leaders, particularly to the official statement of Leonardo competitors in its ability to offer in the naval domain where they press office on 28th February, 2018. system integration capability and the provide missile systems for naval The exercise took place at the capability to design the architecture air defenseAnother key advantage UK Ministry of Defence Hebrides of the combat system and at the mentioned is the reliability of the Range and involved navies from same time to provide key elements radars. “The antenna could continue Italy, Canada, France, Germany, the of the combat system such as to work even if a certain portion of Netherlands, , the USA and the radars, electronics, torpedos, guns, the modules are damaged, and this United Kingdom. The demonstration helicopters. “It’s a rare combination was impossible in the past. Once highlighted the ability of ships from to be able to provide this, very the single Transmitter/Receiver or the different nations to cooperate in order competitive.” mechanical scan unit was not working to defend against airborne threats, Mr. Pansini discussed the then the entire radar was out.” both those flying high hundreds of DEFENCE TURKEY 92 ISSUE 82/2018

kilometers (ballistic missiles) and those flying just a few dozen meters © Leonardo above sea level (such as anti-ship missiles), at the same time. During the exercise, the KRONOS Grand Naval demonstrated that its multi-functional capabilities allow it to perform several types of operational missions. These include air surveillance and missile defence against traditional aerial threats, maneuvering at a variety of altitudes, and defence against tactical ballistic missiles, whose speed and trajectories are extremely challenging even for modern defensive systems. Additionally, Leonardo’s ATHENA Combat Management System demonstrated its own ability to make use of the KRONOS Grand Leonardo’s Athena Combat Management System multi-mission radar effectively in an Integrated Air and Missile Defense Without the support of the Italian navy Multi-Mission Vessel (IAMD) environment. ATHENA shared both in terms of capabilities, in terms Trend Anticipated all tracks, including for ballistic of operational requirements, in terms of support in defining the specs for “We are renewing the naval missiles, via data link, making the radar offering of Leonardo. We are information provided by the KRONOS key elements of the combat systems, the radars, we would never have won developing new state of the art Grand Naval available in real time to sensors. We are also developing allied ships and improving the ability internationally.” “For more than 30 years, with a specific CMS. The PPA, the of the multi-national task force to multipurpose offshore patrol vessel, effectively cooperate. the support of the Italian navy, we realized state of the art vessels. requires a multipurpose CMS and The KRONOS Grand is the most a multipurpose combat system. I technologically advanced multi- There are countries that can be defined as domestic customers for would like to emphasize an aspect functional radar belonging to the that through the Italian navy and AESA (Active Electronic Scanning us. We provided combat systems for 4-5 vessel types – these are our strategy we have anticipated Antenna) KRONOS radar family, a clear naval operational trend. which can cover a wide range of classes of vessels where we installed the combat systems realized by Now all the major players are applications. It is based on a fully developing multipurpose vessels, solid-state AESA design and is Leonardo. Qatar is becoming a domestic for many reasons, because the entirely produced by Leonardo in threat scenarios are so volatile and naval and land variants. To date, customer for Leonardo. We won a very huge contract for our combat varied, it’s much better to not have a around 30 KRONOS radar systems specialized vessel but a vessel that have been delivered to domestic system for 3 vessel types. Algeria is another key country for us. We sold is adaptable to the scenarios and Italian customers as well as those threats. From anti-piracy, missions in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and mine hunting vessels with a combat system that is specialized for this type related to immigration flow controls South America. to other missions that are traditional. KRONOS Grand can be of mission and we also provided the combat system for LHD, Landing We anticipated these characteristics integrated into a defence surveillance and our products have a competitive network, contributing to overall Helicopter Dock, a multipurpose amphibious assault vessel. advantage in terms of time. I’m not complete Recognised Air Picture saying that our competitors won’t be (RAP). When integrated into a surface-to-air missile system, the radar can provide multiple missile uplinks simultaneously. Leonardo’s Combat Management Systems (CMS) equip the units of the Italian Navy and several international naval forces including in the latest those in UAE, Bahrain and Algeria. Giving special recognition to the Italian navy, Mr. Pansini stated “I would like to emphasize the synergies coming from the Italian navy support for the international successes that we have realized over the last 3-4 years. Radar KRONOS Dual Band ISSUE 82/2018 93 DEFENCE TURKEY

able to do the same, they will do the same but with a delay, and that will © Leonardo be to our competitive advantage.” Mr. Pansini discussed the 3 typesof PPA offshore Multipurpose Patrol Vessel saying “We have 3 different versions, according to the different level of equipment and radars. We have a light version, light plus and a full version., The PPA are 7 + 3 options. The LSS logistics support ship is a single unit. For the LHD – the key difference is the radar – the L band early-warning key players in providing IFF radars control, migrant flow control, deter radar. The PPA full are equipped (Identity Friend or Foe). and contrast piracy and avoids illicit with the dual band radar, C band + Touching on the topic of the trafficing. X band radar, which are managed Naval Version of Software Defined together through a very complex Radio, Mr. Pansini shared “We are system manager designed in order finalizing the development of a New Vessel Programs to maximize the functionalities of complete family of software defined Mr. Esposito provided an these two radars, which in the end is radio. There will be a naval SDR – overview of Italy’s role in programs a single radar.. These two radars are BLOS (beyond the line of sight), short for new ships and combat system designed to provide the vessel with range network communication. It is evolution. Naval Program(s) 2014 surface and air search and tracking actually a computer with an antenna. provides the building of offshore capabilities. In particular the C-band One single piece of equipment that multipurpose patrol vessels (PPA), radar is mainly devoted to cope with will realize communication. an amphibious unit (LHD) and a air and missile threats and the X-band logistic unit (LSS). Some of the key radar is mainly devoted to performing features noted is that they are fully surface surveillance and tracking. The New Scenario New Challenges interoperable with NATO and EU L-band radar is mounted on the LHD Captain Francesco Gennaro partners, flexibility and modularity vessel for early warning surveillance. Esposito, Italian Navy General Staff and multipurpose (traditional military The main difference between these discussed significance of ensuring tasks – Disaster Relief Assistance radars is the range. The early warning that seas are secure. The overarching Operations). With the multi- is designed to cover a longer range. theme of Mr. Esposito’s presentation functional radar, multi Functionality The C and X band cover a range that was the idea that a lack of security on (Smart System) multiple tasks can is much lower. The System manager the sea comes at a cost and maritime be completed (Detection, Tracking, is responsible for coordination of situational awareness is mandatory. Firing Control System). The radars the sensors, assigning specific Highlighting that the center of are capable of operation & integration functionalities of each radar against gravity is drifting towards the sea, with other sensors/systems. the wide spectrum of potential Mr. Esposito provided eye-opening The distributed Static Surveillance threats.” statistics regarding the significance – InfraRed Search and Track (DSS- As Mr. Pansini discussed the of maritime activity worldwide: 90% IRST) Electro-Optical and Infra-Red L- band, a full digital radar, he of the total trade is maritime. 80% Search & Track System (4 fixed reminded his audience that they of world population lives within 200 sensor + 3 moving search heads) would see its parts during the visit nm from the coastline. 75% of traffic provides a panoramic view (360°) and to the foundry. “Our foundry is passes through few, vulnerable sectorial view in optical (TV) and Infra- a place where advanced micro channels and international straits. Red bands. It is capable of multiple electronics components, the key Italy’s role in the Mediterranean: – target tracks with autonomous range building blocks of the AESA radar, 8000KM of coastline – 3rd European measurement (passive or by Laser are designed and produced. We have fishery fleet – 12,700 fishing vessels Range Finder). Passive Surveillance two production lines, our location in – 60,000 employees. 19% of the features passive detection/ Rome is focused on engineering worldwide shipping passes through identification, passive tracking and and designing. Here we design the 1% of world seas. 30% of worldwide passive/active ranging. The target TR (TransmitterReceiver) modules. crude oil passes through 1% of designation capability is effective There are radars that have 2000 or world seas and 65% of EU energetic against target not radar detectable. more TR modules, so we have the resources passes through 1% of The 76/62 “STRALES Upper need to produce wide quantities of world seas. Deck Gun” Gunnery system has a TR modules and for this reason we Mr. Esposito discussed the reduced weight with a plug and play duplicated the production area of importance of presence and installation. With its multifeeding these modules.” surveillance in that it grants sea functionality and STRALES Leonardo is one of the key lane freedom of communication and ammunition guidance system it is players in fire control and weapon port Access, anti-pollution contrast, capable of manual and automatic control systems, selling their products archeological site protection, reloading with precision and a high around the world, and is among the strategic site protection, fishery engagement range. DEFENCE TURKEY 94 ISSUE 82/2018

Combat system evolution and innovative capabilities include modular design for mission package concept, light weight design and new active-passive sensors for high level of performance. The TDS – Torpedo Detection Sonar «Black Snake» and ATAS – Active Towed Array Sonar were noted. The active- passive suite is designed for multi- static growth potential technology. It features a high-performance detection range for escorting missions. The Torpedo Defence System has an innovative passive sensor and combined jammer for PPA - Multi-Purpose Off-Shore Patrol Vessel target emulator countermeasures. international water rights, counter- sensor fire control radar (X and In closing Mr. Esposito noted terrorism, detecting and interdicting Ka band), a new multifunctional that in the modern scenario it is smuggling, helping to control Active Electronically Scanned Array mandatory to ensure presence and illegal immigration and supporting radar with four dual-band fixed- surveillance, and a combat system the Navy’s amphibious operations face arrays (operating in C and must be able to perform and be forces. The vessels will also provide X-bands), Identification Friend or flexible. “The Italian navy strategy humanitarian assistance, shipwreck Foe (IFF) sensors and the innovative is to be present and active in terms recovery and support in the event new ‘static InfraRed Search and of surveillance. The main challenge of disasters. Track (IRST)’ (an infrared sensor is to minimize risks (as they are “first With a modular design, PPA that detects and tracks targets time on the field”) and maximize vessels can be equipped in various using non-rotating optical heads the operability of these brand-new configurations according to the placed around the edges of the technologies, in order to develop specific mission it will perform. vessel to ensure continuous 360 a framework capable to be up-to- Contractually, three levels of degree coverage). The PPA will date for the next decades.” vessel will be provided, a “light” also be equipped with Leonardo’s configuration for patrol missions integrated communications system which also includes integrated self- that incorporates multi-band Leonardo’s Latest-Generation defence capabilities, a “light- plus” satellite systems and the company’s Systems for the Italian Navy variant and a “full” configuration new Software Defined Radio (SDR). Leonardo provides latest- equipped with the ultimate in For all PPAs, Leonardo will generation naval systems to the defence capabilities. PPA units provide its 127/64 LW naval gun, the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) for its can also deploy RHIB (Rigid Hull world’s most advanced large-calibre new multi-purpose off-shore patrol Inflatable Boats) up to 11m long naval gun. The system comprises vessels (PPA), its new Logistics via a side-crane or a stern-located a turret, an automatic ammunition Support Ship (LSS) and its Landing ramp. feeding system (AAHS), a planning Helicopter Dock (LHD). For PPA, Leonardo provides system for fire-support missions Notably, Leonardo is responsible a new-generation Combat (NFCS) and the new Vulcano for providing the ships with their Management System (CMS). ammunition. The latter features a entire combat systems. These Featuring open architecture, fin-stabilised airframe with canard- integrate all subsystems including the system is modular and control and is available in two main electronics and weapons from reconfigurable, meaning that the variants: a guided (GLR) long- MBDA. same system can be used for range (100km) version for anti-ship different PPA variants and can combat or the precision targeting integrate extra equipment in future of ground targets and an unguided PPA – Multi-Purpose should the Navy require it. The round (BER) with a programmable Off-Shore Patrol instrument panel also includes fuse for multiple roles, which has a The multi-purpose off-shore an innovative new system called range of 60km. patrol vessel is a highly-flexible ship “Cockpit” which Leonardo provides Leonardo will also fit the PPA that can perform a range of tasks in conjunction with Fincantieri. vessels with small and medium- including patrol, search and rescue The Cockpit system allows for the calibre weapons. In the medium- and civil protection operations. integrated management of both calibre field, Leonardo will provide In its most extensively equipped ship operations and the vessel’s the new 76/62 Compact naval gun. form, the PPA can act as a frontline combat capabilities with the aid A multi-functional weapon, it can . of augmented reality, reducing the be used against air, land, seas and Operations conducted by PPA number of operators required. asymmetrical targets. The Compact ships will include the monitoring In the PPA’s “full” configuration, version, as the name suggests, of maritime zones, preserving Leonardo will provide a multi- minimises space requirements by ISSUE 82/2018 95 DEFENCE TURKEY

not extending beyond the hull of accept systems that the customer radar for long- range surveillance), the ship. It will be equipped with the may wish to install in future as Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Strales system, enabling the gun needs arise. The ship will also sensors and, as with the PPA to use DART (Driven Ammunition carry the Leonardo Janus electro- vessels, the innovative new ‘static Reduced Time-of-flight) guided optic system (with a dual sensor InfraRed Search and Track (IRST)’ ammunition. head for 360-degree panoramic sensor. Small-calibre 25mm naval surveillance), an integrated The LHD’s integrated turrets will also be provided for close communications system (including communications system will include protection or for the interdiction multi-band satellite systems and the multi-band satellite systems, of maritime traffic and in the fight new Software Defined Radio (SDR)), the new Software Defined Radio against smuggling operations. an integrated navigation system and (SDR) and an integrated navigation The PPA in its “full” configuration an Interrogator Friend or Foe (IFF) system. will be equipped with Leonardo’s system. The main armament of the LHD ODLS 20 decoy launching system. The company will provide the will be a Leonardo 76/62 Super This allows for the accurate same 25mm remotely-operated Rapid Multi-Feeding Strales gun. deployment of decoys, providing turrets as for the PPA and LHD, The 76/62 gun is equipped with passive defence against radar the ship’s Diver Detection Sonar a radar antenna, which can guide and IR homing missiles as well and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar. projectiles with a precise beam of as assisting with Anti-Submarine These will provide comprehensive radio frequency. This allows the Warfare (ASW). Leonardo will also protection against all types of vessel to fire DART ammunition provide the ship’s Patrol torpedo surface ships, divers and related (Driven Ammunition Reduced Time- launch system, the Underwater transport vehicles and the ability of-flight) very accurately, reducing Telephone, the BathyTermograph to dock in a harbour. MBDA missile the risk of collateral damage. The unit and a Diver Detection Sonar. systems are not expected to be speed of the DART projectiles, Finally, MBDA will provide required for the LSS. combined with their guided air-defence systems and/or anti- capabilities, allows the 76/62 ship systems, depending on the LHD - Landing Helicopter Dock system to counter fast-moving configuration of the PPA. A vessel in threats whether they be traditional a “light” configuration will be ‘fitted- The LHD is a new multi-role or asymmetrical. for’ the future installation of missile amphibious naval unit. With a As with the PPA in its “full” systems, air defences and anti-ship displacement of around 25,000 configuration, the LHD will be systems. tonnes, the vessel enables equipped with the Leonardo ODLS amphibious operations to be 20 decoy launching system as conducted at long range in the LSS – Logistic Support Ship well as the Black Snake towed “enlarged Mediterranean”. The array sonar and countermeasures, The Logistic Support Ship vessel can perform in a number a lightweight and autonomous supports the logistic requirements of contexts with multi-national system for anti-torpedo defence. of the fleet. It is able to transport forces (joint or combined) such Leonardo will also provide the and distribute both liquid supplies as crisis response operations as vessel’s Obstacle Avoidance Sonar, (fuel/fresh water) and solid supplies part of NATO, EU or multi-national BathyTermograph unit and Diver (parts, food & ammunition) and coalitions. The LHD will be able Detection Sonar. Finally, the LHD perform the maintenance and repair to evacuate non-combatants will be ‘fitted for’ potential future air- of fleet vessels at-sea. The LSS also from foreign territories as part of defence missile systems by MBDA. provides health services to naval national or international initiatives, forces at sea via a fully-equipped humanitarian operations and in the hospital with operating theatres, event of disasters, with the ability radiology and analysis facilities, a to coordinate and monitor relief dental surgery and an emergency efforts in collaboration with Non- centre which can accommodate Government Organisations (NGOs). 12 patients. The ship’s defensive For the LHD, Leonardo will systems are limited to the command provide its open architecture and control of tactical scenarios, Combat Management System, communications and non-lethal which is modular and reconfigurable deterrence systems. The unit is and so ready to accept systems that also ready to be equipped with the customer may wish to install in more complex defence systems future as needs arise. Leonardo will to become an intelligence and also equip the LHD with a helicopter electronic warfare platform. approach radar system, a multi- For the LSS, Leonardo will sensor fire control radar (X and Ka provide its latest-generation Band), a new multifunctional Active © Defence Turkey Combat Management System. With Electronically Scanned Array radar open architecture, the modular and with four fixed-face arrays operating Ms. Ayse Evers - Editor in Chief of reconfigurable system will readily in the X-band and a rotating L-band Defence Turkey Magazine in Fusaro DEFENCE TURKEY 96 ISSUE 82/2018

The Launch Ceremony of Aselsan Academy and Universities Postgraduate Training Program Protocol was Held in Ankara Aselsan and Four Universities Postgraduate Training Program protocol as well as the Aselsan Academy Launch Ceremony was held in Ankara with the participation of Prof. M.A Yekta Saraç – CoHE (YÖK) - President, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çelik - Vice President of Aselsan and President of the Board of Aselsan Academy, Prof. İsmail Demir, Undersecretary for Defense Industries and rectors from research © Aselsan universities. Aselsan and the universities in accordance with the projects Prof. Çelik added that in addition selected as research universities, they work on in the industry. to these 90 students 143 more namely Gazi University, Gebze Thus, the students included in the new students were registered to Technical University, Istanbul program will be able to accomplish the spring semester of 2017-2018 Technical University and Middle thesis studies on subjects that academic year. Prof. Çelik told East Technical University, signed contain innovative and cutting- that the Aselsan Academy made a the Postgraduate Training Protocol. edge technology applications, start with 233 students composed Taking the floor at the launch and that directly contribute to of 65 PhD and 168 postgraduate meeting of the Aselsan Academy, the nationalization target of our students in its very first academic Aselsan Vice President and the country while abolishing the export year and continued: “In order to President of the Board of Aselsan restrictions. Aselsan Academy’s conduct the Aselsan Academy Academy Prof. Mehmet Çelik Postgraduate Training Program Postgraduate Training Program in noted that they initiated the consists of an exemplary step an efficient and effective manner, postgraduate training program of for the 4th generation university we established a new structure the Aselsan Academy during the implementation by forming a new under our Technology and Strategy autumn semester of 2017 under system that includes scientists and Management Directorate. Through the auspices of the President and employees from industrial life.” this structure, our newly established CoHE with the vision of developing Stating that they launched the Directorate acts as a bridge technology through qualified staff program during the fall semester enabling the establishment and and with the university-industry of Aselsan Academy’s 2017 - 2018 sustainment of relations between cooperation underlining that the with 90 students composed of 22 Aselsan, CoHE, universities and most crucial investment in order PhD and 68 postgraduate students, the students. The relations on the to achieve the development of university side are provided by the products with high added value was Aselsan Academy Council. This © Aselsan the investment made in individuals council is composed of the directors and continued: “Aselsan Academy or executives of the universities’ is a model with its innovative institutes of science and Aselsan solutions in respect to increasing representatives that are experts in the number of qualified and expert their areas of specialization with staff required by the industry which PhD degrees at minimum. Issues has been on Turkey’s agenda for a such as the courses to be opened, long while, developing technology the academicians executing the and know-how through the thesis lectures, students accepted in studies of the staff in an industrial accordance with the application enterprise and furthermore criteria of the university and the achieving sustainability. The main thesis subjects within the academic objective of the program is to shape year are being examined by the the courses the staff employed in Aselsan Academy Council and are the defense industry will take and Prof. Mehmet Çelik - Vice President of being submitted to the authorized the thesis studies they will conduct Aselsan organs of the universities in order ISSUE 82/2018 97 DEFENCE TURKEY

to be discussed and decided upon. appropriate ones may become Our program is in line with the candidates for being lecturers and © Aselsan CoHE’s postgraduate directive and be included in the academician it is being clarified according to the staff. In addition, the 2nd thesis decrees of the authorized organs of consultancy is being executed the universities and eventually we again by the Aselsan employees launch the academic year. with the same PhD degrees. In When we take into consideration this way, the projects are easily the identification stage of the thesis associated with the studies subjects which is one of the most conducted as part of the thesis. critical outputs of the Aselsan Thus, the program is executed Academy, we see that initially the in line with the science Institute technology road map of Aselsan rules of the universities, scientific and technology areas are being publications and assertions identified by considering the are prepared and the students existing projects. In addition to the graduate with postgraduate CoHE President Prof. M.A Yekta Saraç identified technology areas with the diplomas. Aselsan achieved the contribution of the academicians characteristic of becoming an activities in respect to the Aselsan at the universities included in external campus of the universities Academy will be conducted in the the program, a data repository is with this program. Within the scope future, Prof. Demir added that they formed for the thesis subjects for of Aselsan Academy Program, will continue to give their energy 4 engineering departments. As as the universities are in different and support to such projects. the scientific incidents are being cities and since the thesis may be CoHE President Prof. Dr. M. A. examined in-depth at Aselsan’s in areas with national confidentiality, Yekta Saraç said that innovations equity funded R&D projects for the courses are given at Aselsan’s and achievements to be realized interpretation and for reaching new campus. Various halls and classes in the fields of science and synthesis, this PhD thesis are not at Aselsan’s premises at Macunköy technology would become the considered as doctorate thesis, have been allocated to Aselsan key for sustainable and socio- they are referred to as scientific Academy and a proper training economic development, pointing doctorate thesis. Therefore, the staff environment has been set. Although out how important it is for Turkey receives the same scientific diploma our existing infrastructure is quite to increase competitiveness in the granted by the main campus sufficient, for accomplishing the global economy in order to achieve of the relevant university. After training without interruption, the its goals for 2023. the appropriate student - thesis infrastructural activities for Aselsan He noted that universities must title is matched up, the lists are Academy’s own building are being be more dynamic and innovative examined by the Aselsan Academy evaluated by authorized councils than ever in the 21st century in Council and then submitted to the taking future requirements into order to keep up with the advancing universities. Before the academic consideration.” technology and to fulfill changing year starts, the expert academicians In his speech at the ceremony, needs. who can conduct the courses are Undersecretary for Defense He emphasized that the number being identified by the universities. Industries Prof. İsmail Demir of qualified industrial companies Amongst those of Aselsan’s staff stated that the defense industry increases as Turkey gets better at with PhD and higher degrees, the should not be considered as a producing technologies, adding that stand-alone branch; it should be it also develops the cooperation © Aselsan regarded as a part of the industry between universities and the and technology ecosystem industry. and added that while efforts for He stated that they would review national and unique products are the research processes with quality being exerted in defense industry, outcomes in research universities similar steps should be taken in and said, “We will further develop many areas such as medicine and the existing policies and strategies. energy for extending the success I also would like to say that we achieved here. Thanking the have taken steps in the direction of Aselsan management for filling developing special support for our the “Defense Industry Academy” research universities with the help gap, Prof. Demir continued, “We of institutions such as the Ministry believe that this system in defense of Development, which supports industry is composed of a series of the research infrastructures, and components. We also believe that all TÜBİTAK, which funds scientific employees from the technicians to studies.” the engineers should attain a certain He underlined that the Aselsan level of competence and this should Academy would greatly contribute Prof. İsmail Demir - Undersecretary for be updated as well.” Pointing out to the integration of universities with Defense Industries that a series of complementary the world and said: “We believe that DEFENCE TURKEY 98 ISSUE 82/2018

employees to have the opportunity to do their graduate studies on the fields/projects they work without leaving the campus of Aselsan. The Aselsan employees who will graduate from this program will be eligible to receive a master’s or doctoral degree diploma equivalent to the diploma issued on the main campus of the relevant university.

Universities to be Provided an Environment for Industrial © Aselsan and Technological Projects the Aselsan Academy will produce What is the “Aselsan The aim of the Aselsan Academy Postgraduate Training positive results in accordance Academy Postgraduate with the university concept of the Program is to develop and new generation. This project is Training Program?” maintain the technology and a product of a perspective that The Aselsan Academy knowledge of Aselsan. The Council is more different and visionary Postgraduate Training Program of Higher Education provides an than industrial doctorates. This was realized in the fall term of implementation environment for program will play an important 2017. Gazi University, Gebze technological projects of research role in increasing the competitive Technical University, Istanbul universities and academicians who power of our country and will pave Technical University and Middle specialize in various fields. the way for the technology-driven East Technical University were Experienced faculty members transformation process in our included in the program, a model will gain experience in the industry. In this context, Aselsan carried out with the cooperation industry by being directly involved Academy, which was introduced of an industrial enterprise and in industrial projects and will today, will also set an example for more than one university, under contribute to the education and higher education.” the coordination of the Council of technology of Turkey. Following the introduction of Higher Education. The aim of the the program, Prof. Dr. Mehmet program is not only the cooperation Aselsan Employees to between universities and the Çelik, Vice President of Aselsan and Write a Thesis on Their President of the Board of Aselsan industry, but also the cooperation Academy, Prof. Dr. İbrahim Uslan, between universities. The Aselsan Ongoing Aselsan Projects Rector of Gazi University, Prof. Dr. Academy will contribute to the Assigning the employees with Haluk Görgün, Rector of Gebze defense industry of Turkey with its academic qualifications to defense Technical University, Prof. Dr. specialized and innovative structure projects will accelerate the process Mehmet Karaca, Rector of Istanbul in technology and engineering and of nationalizing and successfully Technical University, and Prof. Dr. will enable the restructuring of the completing important technologies Mustafa Verşan Kök, Rector of programs in this field. in the defense industry. The Middle East Technical University, Aselsan has become the external employees will have postgraduate signed the “Postgraduate Training campus of universities within the training in the defense industry in Protocol” in the signing ceremony scope of the protocol signed with accordance with the mission and held under the coordination of the CoHE. The “Postgraduate Training vision of Aselsan. Council of Higher Education. Protocol” will allow the Aselsan 232 employees have begun to receive education in this manner -168 people are studying for a master’s degree and 64 people are studying for a Ph.D. degree in the 2017-2018 academic year at Aselsan Academy. There are 135 students in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 47 students in Computer Engineering, 45 students in Mechanical Engineering and 5 students in Material Engineering. The aim is that this figure will be 750 next year and the ratio of the employees with doctoral degrees at © Aselsan Aselsan will be at 10% in four years. ISSUE 82/2018 99 DEFENCE TURKEY

Elective Ordinary General Assembly of the Defense & Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association Held in Ankara Mr. Latif Aral Aliş was re-elected as the President of the Board at the Defense and Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association’s Regular General Assembly with the single-listed election. At the meeting in which the export stars of the defense and aerospace industry with increasing exports in recent years were determined, TAI was deemed worthy of the award for the export champion of 2017 The Defense & Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association’s (SSI) Elective Regular General Assembly meeting was held at the Association’s headquarters in Ankara. At the Regular General Assembly, the existing management was reelected for a four-year period and the awards for the export leaders of the defense industry of 2017 were delivered at a ceremony held prior the General Assembly. TAI was at the top of the list of the companies with the most exports in 2017, and the award to the company conducting export © Defence Turkey to most countries was granted to the Bahtiyar Av Malzemeleri. reached $21.2 billion, Mining and the garment industry was BMC received the award for the reached $4.7 billion and export ranked number two on the list company increasing its exports exempted from the records of with $17 billion where chemicals most during 2012 - 2017. the exporters’ associations was and goods reached the third Before the opening remarks $9.5 billion. In 2017, European rank with $16 billion. The steel of the Elective General Assembly countries remained at the top industry remained at the fourth Meeting, SSI Defense Industry of the top ten countries with rank with $11.5 billion, electrical Sector Director Engin Yalçın which Turkey conducts the most and electronic goods and services made a presentation on the exports and in 2017, $14.9 billion were at the fifth rank of the list performance of Defense and in exports went to Germany, with $10.5 billion, textiles and Aerospace in 2017 according to $10.3 billion to the UK, $8.3 billion raw materials remained at the the data provided by TIM (Turkish to Italy, $8.2 billion to United sixth rank with $8.1 billion where Exporters’ Assembly). States of America, $8.1 billion iron and nonferrous materials took to , $6.6 billion to France, the seventh rank with $6.8 billion, Turkey Achieves $156 $6.3 billion to Spain, $3.8 billion with $6.4 billion in export revenue Billion in 2017 Exports to Netherlands, $3.4 billion to grains, legumes, oil seeds and Israel and $3.2 billion in exports products remained at the eighth In light of the data shared by to the United Arab Emirates were rank on the list, with $6.1 billion in Engin Yalçın with the participants, accomplished. machinery and parts were at the it was underlined that the total ninth rank, and mining products exports of all of Turkey’s industries were the tenth with $4.7 billion in reached $156.8 billion with a on Top of export revenues. $14.7 billion increase compared the List with Export Revenues to the previous year. Based on all of $28.5 billion in 2017 industries, Turkey’s exports were Defense & Aerospace Industry $142 billion in 2016. According to Turkey’s export data of 2017 based on Export Revenues Increased Amongst Turkey’s export to $1.74 billion in 2017 items, Industrial exports received the industries, the automotive the largest portion with $121 industry took part at the top of With a 3.7% increase on billion, agricultural revenues the list with $28.5 billion with an an industrial basis compared increase of 19%, ready to wear to 2016, the Turkish Defense & DEFENCE TURKEY 100 ISSUE 82/2018

Aerospace Industry’s total exports civil aviation passenger aircrafts to the NAFTA countries was $601 reached $1.739 billion in 2017 and remained at the eighth rank, other million in 2016, this figure reached took the nineteenth rank amongst astronomy devices took the ninth $709 million with an increase exporting industries. In 2016 this rank with $35 million and other of 17.9% and an increase of figure was realized as $1.677 products covered $373 million 25% was achieved compared billion. of exports in the list. In light of to the previous year in the sales In light of the data shared these data, the turbojets for civil made to the in the presentation, an upward air vehicles displayed an increase countries. In 2017 the greatest change of 38% was observed of 200% compared to the amount of increase was in the in the Defense and Aerospace previous year where the export export conducted to other Asian Industry export data between of the components and parts of countries. The sales realized as 2012 and 2017, the export tanks and other armored combat $74 million in 2016 increased by revenue except for services was vehicles decreased sharply by 91.3% in 2017 and reached $142 $1.26 billion in 2012, in 2013 the 59% from $103 million in 2016. million. A sharp decrease in the figure was $1.38 billion, in 2014 sales conducted to the Middle it was $1.647 billion, in 2015 it Sales to NAFTA, European East countries was observed, reached $1.654 billion, in 2016 the $244 million worth sales in the figure increased to $1.677 Union and other Asian 2016 decreased by 46.2% in billion and eventually in 2017 the Countries Increased in 2017 2017 and became $131 million. export revenue was recorded as While the Sales to Middle Other regions where a decrease $1.739 billion. According to this East, CIS, Far East and was observed compared to last data, approximately 20% growth African Countries Diminish year were Far East countries was seized especially in 2014 in with 41%, CIS with 36.2% and the export revenues of Defense NAFTA countries remained African countries with 19.9%. As and Aerospace Industries in at the top of the list in Defense per these data, a loss of $210 Turkey, yet the country failed and Aerospace Industry exports million was observed in Turkey’s to maintain this growth in the accomplished on the basis of sales to Middle East, CIS, Far following years and it achieved country groups between 2017 East and African countries in an average of 2% growth in the January – 2017 December and 2017 compared to the previous last three years. According to a total sale of $709 million was year. On the other hand, within the data provided by the Turkish made to NAFTA countries in 2017. this period, an increase of $278 Exporters’ Assembly (TİM), With $499 million, European million was achieved in the sales Turkey’s average per kilogram in Union countries followed the conducted to NAFTA, European the production of products with NAFTA countries where other Union and other Asian countries added value reached $1.3 where Asian countries remained on compared to the previous year. in the Defense Industry this ratio the third rank with $142 million, Opening remarks started upon became $39.7 per kilogram. Middle East countries became the completion of sharing 2017’s In 2017, among the top ten fourth at the list with $131 million, export data products within the breakdown of CIS was at the fifth rank with $92 Defense and Aerospace Industry million, export to the countries SSI Chairman of the Board: exports, components and parts of the Far East at the sixth row “Our Defense Industry of Aircrafts and Helicopters reached $71 million and African demonstrated its power in were at the top of the list with countries ranked seventh with Operation Olive Branch” $524 million, with $277 million, $64 million. Where Turkey’s export components and parts of turbojets and turbo propellers for other vehicles remained at the second rank, with $192 million in export revenue turbojets for civil air vehicles were at the third rank, tanks and other armored combat vehicles remained at the fourth rank on the list with $112 million, at the fifth rank we see the smoothbore single- barrel shotguns with $78 million of export revenue, hunting rifles remained at the sixth rank of the list with $42 million, bullets and other ammunition of warfare weapons took the seventh rank © Defence Turkey with $36 million, with $35 million ISSUE 82/2018 101 DEFENCE TURKEY

Delivering the opening speech governmental authorities, defense after the General Assembly and industry exporters and decision © Defence Turkey Award Ceremony, SSI Chairman makers as a whole are exerting of the Board Latif Aral Aliş great efforts with the awareness expressed that the Defense and of the essentiality of the defense Aerospace Industry Exporters’ industry. Hereby, I celebrate the Association composed of SSI President and whole team of companies operating on critical the Defense Industry Exporters’ areas concerning Turkey’s Association once again. We security, liberty and future started wish this coordination would its activities with 60 members strengthen and continue in the and has been successfully future.” continuing its journey with Following the opening 600 members. Stating that a remarks, the awards to the few number of countries in the companies achieving the most global scale owned the superior exports in 2017 in defense technical capabilities reached industry were delivered. by the defense and aerospace industry of Turkey throughout TAI – Turkey’s 2017 Defense the Olive Branch Operation Latif Mr. Serdar Demirel - Deputy Aral Aliş added, “The greatest Industry Export Leader Undersecretary for Defense Industries support to our heroic Turkish In the ceremony where the Soldiers are provided again by companies conducting the most list prepared by Latif Aral Aliş, Turkish engineers and workers. export in 2017 were awarded, with a single change in the We have the same amount of TAI was deemed worthy of the executive board of the previous responsibilities and duties that championship award among term, a selection was made our armed forces and national the members of the SSI and it with the votes of all members police have in the battle fields, was followed by TEI, Aselsan, attending the general assembly border security, homeland Alp Havacılık and RAM Dış and assignments were made security, information security and Ticaret A.Ş. Furthermore, in the for four years. Yurttaş İnşaat protecting the peace and welfare ceremony, BMC received the that was assigned last year of our country.” award by increasing its export to the management would be Stating that the Defense and volume most during 2012- representing the Assembly as a Aerospace Industry Exporters’ 2017. The Company Bahtiyar Av Delegate of TİM and Havelsan Association increased its export Malzemeleri received an award was assigned to the management volume by 38 percent since its by achieving exports to the of the Assembly instead. The establishment in 2012, Latif Aral highest number of countries (84 New Executive Board of the Aliş underlined that the total countries) in 2017. SSI consists of the following amount of exports of the industry Following the award companies; Sarsılmaz (President), increased to $1,739 billion in ceremony, the general assembly TAI, Aselsan, Roketsan, Havelsan, 2017. held elections that would MKEK, FNSS, Alp Aviation, In his speech, Deputy determine the new management. Bahtiyar Av Malzemeleri, Yonca- Undersecretary for Defense In the election based on a single Onuk, S.S Huğlu Ev Tüfekleri. Industries Serdar Demirel underlined that the level reached by the industry in a short amount © Defence Turkey of time was a great success and continued: “For achieving a sustainable Defense Industry, we must expand to abroad. We are aware of the power of the automotive industry, yet we should also bear in mind that the defense industry has the potential of carrying our export volume further. Recently, as Turkey we exported total $800 million defense industry products during a single fair in recent days. We achieved this with great contributions of our statesmen. Mr. Serdar Demirel; Prof. Oğuz Borat- Chairman of the Board of TAI, Mr. Latif Aral Aliş - This indicates that our related Chairman of the Board of SSI DEFENCE TURKEY 102 ISSUE 82/2018

ICDDA 2018 Press Conference Attracts Considerable Attention The 4th Industrial Cooperation Days in Defense and Aviation © OSSA Aerospace (ICDDA) to be held by the OSTIM Defense and Aviation Cluster (OSSA) on 23-25 October 2018 under the auspices of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) and with the support of the Ministry of Economy was introduced at the press conference. Deputy Undersecretary of SSM Dr. Celal Sami Tüfekçi, Deputy Governor of Ankara Süleyman Hürrem Aksoy, TÜBİTAK Vice President Mr. Orkun Hasekioğlu, crucial for making regulations for Ankara Chamber of Commerce Full Support of the ICDDA Event the sector, strategy setting and Board Member Ziya Kemal At the press conference held guidance with the connection Gazioğlu, OSTIM Chairman at the Sheraton Ankara Hotel, of our Undersecretartiat to the Orhan Aydın, OSSA Chairman SSM Deputy Undersecretary Dr. Presidency as per the decree- Mithat Ertuğ, TBMM National Celal Sami Tüfekçi expressed law no 696 announced on 24 Defense Commission Member their satisfaction in supporting December 2017. We built a Dr. Suat Önal, Ankara Provincial the ICDDA which is to be held in system, where the capabilities, Director of Science Industry and Ankara, the center of the defense products and solutions of Technology Mr. Vehbi Konarılı, and aerospace industry. companies that have not found representatives from General Dr. Tüfekçi stated that more a chance to express themselves Directorate of Security, General than 5,400 B2B meetings were and have not found any special Command of Gendarmerie, Naval held with the participation of support for their needs so Forces Command, Ministry of more than 250 companies from far, can be determined and Science, Industry and Technology, 34 countries in the previous supported through the Industrial DHMİ, General Directorate of Civil 3 organizations that were Competence Evaluation and Aviation, TAI, Aselsan, Otokar, coordinated by OSSA. Support Program (EYDEP) which Roketsan, FNSS, Airbus and Dr. Tüfekçi pointed out that we initiated in 2016 and which we Lockheed Martin, as well as military the event, which creates a launched on 22 March 2018.” attachés from many countries, business-oriented platform for OSTIM Organized Industry sector representatives and cluster local and international suppliers Zone Chairman Orhan Aydın members attended the meeting and manufacturers and also stated that they are happy to be held at the Sheraton Ankara Hotel provides opportunities for future the founder of such a cluster as on the 5th of April, 2018 and they co-operations, will make a big OSTIM and stated that the SSM’s once again showed their support to difference in the Turkish defense protection of the defense industry OSSA and to the event. sector. “I believe that during this event which will be organized at Hacettepe University Beytepe Congress and Culture Center on 23-25 October, the Turkish defense and aviation companies will provide maximum benefit through the synergy to be generated by turning interest into opportunity”, added Dr. Tüfekçi. Dr. Tüfekçi said that the government, as a sole buyer, directs the sector through procurement projects and for this © OSSA reason the role of the government © OSSA Mr. Orhan Aydın - the Chairman of the in the sector is very important. Dr. Celal Sami Tüfekçi - Deputy Board at OSTİM “This role has become more Undersecretary for Defense Industries ISSUE 82/2018 103 DEFENCE TURKEY

is very important and beneficial for the actors in the sector. Emphasizing that the OSSA has made important breakthroughs in a short period of time, Aydın said, “Thanks to clustering, we are making efforts so that our SMEs work together and our companies create synergy by coming together. We attach great importance to the fact that the suppliers of the world come to Ankara within the scope of the event and establish cooperation with our SMEs.” © OSSA OSTIM Defense and Aviation Cluster (OSSA) Chairman The ICDDA organization offers More than 200 companies Mithat Ertuğ also said that large SMEs operating in the Turkish from 33 countries participated in defense industry companies will Defense Industry an opportunity the 3rd ICDDA event, while 5,400 participate in the event and over to meet with high-profile national registered bilateral meetings were 5000 meetings will be held. Ertuğ and international companies at held during the 3-day event. In said that the organization gives a low cost. The support given addition to many international confidence to the SMEs and will by the Ministry of Economy for companies such as Airbus Defense contribute to the growth of these UR-GE projects is also of great and Space, Airbus Group, Airbus enterprises. importance in increasing the Helicopter, Boeing Company, participation of SME companies Dassault Systems, Leonardo in the event. Group, Lockheed Martin, MBDA, Navantia, Rolls Royce, Sikorsky, 3rd ICDDA Event Achieved a Thales, and our main industrial companies such as Aselsan, 95% Performance Success Rate Havelsan FNNS, Istanbul Shipyard, According to the feedback and MKEK, Otokar, Roketsan, TAI, TEI, results of the survey conducted Turkish Technic, many industrialists by the OSSA, the ICDDA event participated in our activity as well. achieved a 95% success rate in The ICDDA organization was the appropriateness of companies also awarded with the 2014 © OSSA matched in bilateral meetings and Defense Industry Special Award by also the satisfaction rate of 95% the Undersecretariat for Defense Mr. Mithat Ertuğ - the Chairman of the in the selection and matching of Industries and the 2017 Special Board at OSSA Cluster companies conducting bilateral Award of the Defense Industry meetings. This success was Promotion through the purchasers On the first day of the three- shared with the stakeholders participating in the event from day event, discussions on topics in the 2017-Q1 Performance abroad and realized effective B2B such as Civil Aviation, Naval- Evaluation Report. meetings. Air-Land Systems, Homeland Security Technologies and Supply Chain Development are planned to be realized at various panels to be moderated by domestic and foreign moderators. Conferences are planned to be organized where the problems and possible solutions are handled with the participation of public, military private sector and university representatives. On the 2nd and 3rd day of the event, B2B meetings will be organized in which participants of the event with stands and as sponsors come together with national and © OSSA international big players. Eurasia Air Show DEFENCE TURKEY 104 ISSUE 82/2018

Eurasia Air Show Takes Place in Antalya 25th-29th of April Turkey’s first show-based Aviation Show - the Eurasia Airshow - gathered the aerospace industry companies and aviation aficionados at the Antalya International Airport on April 25th-29th. A business volume of $10 billion has been expected to be created within the organization in which 343 companies leading the aerospace ecosystem and civilian and military delegations from 63 countries participated

81 air platforms were displayed at the static display area of the Eurasia © Eurasia Airshow which was built from scratch over an indoor and outdoor area of 410 thousand square meters at the Antalya Airport and 150 airshows were accomplished at the event. 130 thousand visitors and defense industry professionals participated in the event throughout the five days. Deputy Minister of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications Yüksel Coşkunyürek, Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Russia Oleg Bocharov, Undersecretary for namely the modernization of F16s, the top of the industries utilizing Defense Industries Prof. İsmail Demir, our contribution to multi-national the cutting edge technologies. The Mayor of Antalya Münir Karaloğlu, A400M program, our participation axis of world’s aerospace has been Antalya Metropolitan Municipality in the F35 program as a partner shifting towards Asia and Turkey is at Mayor Menderes Türel and many country, our satellite projects such the conjunction of this axis. Thus we invitees attended the opening as Göktürk-1 and Göktürk-2, T129 are positioned at a natural line. Many ceremony of the Eurasia Airshow. “Atak” helicopter, our projects such countries of the world could be swiftly Underlining the distance as the T625 Multi-Role Helicopter, reached through short flights. As a Turkey has covered in defense “Hürkuş” Trainer Aircraft, “Hürjet” result of the liberalization policies, and aerospace at the opening Aircraft and the Turkish Fighter Jet, the number of our passengers ceremony of the Eurasia Airshow, and as we consider our various reached 200 million from 35 million Undersecretary for Defense satellite and missile launcher systems in 2003 and the number of our Industries Prof. İsmail Demir said, as projects we see that Turkey is now airports increased to 55 from 26”. “The perception that Turkey could not a country with a major breakout in Underlining that 2018 would be a reach the achievement to become a aerospace. This Eurasia Air Show year of performance Mr. Coşkunyürek major player in aerospace started to constitutes the signal flare of this added, “Our new airport will be change significantly. Holding such notion.” launched on 29 October 2018 and it an Air Show in Turkey displays the Noting that an event critical will meet the demands of the world level reached by the aerospace for aviation/aerospace and space airport industry. Turkey’s airports industry as well as the importance industries was being held, Deputy reached at the 9th rank in respect attached to aerospace. In addition to Minister of Transport, Maritime of the total number of passengers. the impressive development of the Affairs and Communications Yüksel We expect a traffic of 205 million Turkish Airlines, when we accumulate Coşkunyürek continued, “Defense passengers to emerge.” the projects besides the civilian area, and aerospace industries are at Eurasia Air Show ISSUE 82/2018 105 DEFENCE TURKEY

First Delivered Airbus A350- 1000 Aircraft Displayed at the Eurasia Air Show In addition to the Airbus KC2 Voyager MRTT 330-243 of the British Royal Air Forces, the first Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft of the Qatar Airways - that was delivered to the Qatar Airways recently - and the Leonardo C-27J Spartan and Antonov AN-178 aircrafts were on display T129 “Atak” helicopter showed its Company and Airtour on the for the participants at the static superior maneuvering capability to the procurement of 20 Superjet 100s. Iran display area at the Eurasia Airshow participants and visitors throughout Airtour Company signed the contract throughout the event. the event with its demonstration of approximately $1 billion regarding flights. the 20 Superjet 100s which will be An unfortunate disappointment delivered in 2019. Meanwhile the of the Eurasia Air Show was the Russian Sukhoi Company signed a circumstances with SoloTurk which contract of $5 billion by selling a total was announced to take place but of 104 Superjet 100s. was removed from the program later. Moreover, at the Eurasia Airshow, Yet the Turkish Stars completely a cooperation agreement between substituted the SoloTurk with Otonom Technology and Cappadocia their spectacular shows and the Balloon Maintenance Center was demonstrations conducted by the signed regarding Turkey’s first world’s second greatest cargo plane domestic hot air balloon development Antonov 124, MIG-29 of the Polish project, a NUMESYS partner Air Forces, JAS 39 Gripen as well as company establishment contract was C-27J Spartan amazed the audience signed between Anova Engineering with their shows. The youngsters and and Figes A.Ş where ANOVA and children wishing to become pilots Er Machinery companies signed a seized the extraordinary experiences cooperation agreement regarding the with the Bronco Demo Team’s design, development and production nostalgic aircraft OV-10, Air Benders, of the gear systems utilized at the Red Bull and Artur Kielak’s acrobatic air vehicles. Additionally, Havelsan flights at the Eurasia Airshow. and Turkish Technic signed a joint The Airbus A350-1000 aircraft The first three days of the event venture cooperation agreement. that was delivered Qatar Airways’ were open only to professionals Witnessed by the Undersecretary fleet was opened to the visitors on yet the last two days of the airshow for Defense Industries Prof. İsmail the first day of the event, the world’s hosted visitors coming from various Demir a cooperation protocol on the second greatest aircraft Antonov cities throughout Turkey. Besides, the “Localized Production and Integration 124 was displayed at the static area Boeing 777F, MIG 29, CASA C-295M, of the Fire Detection and Prevention throughout the fair while being the first Zivko Edge 540 and many more Systems” was signed between greatest cargo plane making a flight legendary aircrafts crossed paths with Alp Aviation and one of the United demonstration at an aerospace event aviation aficionados in the event. Technologies Corporation companies in Turkey. the UTC Aerospace Systems / KIDDE Gendarmerie General Command, Aerospace & Defense. Russia Sells 20 Superjet A contract for the development of National Police and Coast Guard 100s to Iran Command staff of Turkey conducted the RF and electro-optical systems joint flight shows for the first time at The Eurasia Air Show hosted the to be used by the Turkish Fighter Jet the Eurasia Airshow and while the greatest contract ever made between program was signed between Aselsan personnel jump out the helicopters two countries at an event in Turkey, a and TAI as well. and shows the search and rescue contract between the Russian Sukhoi operations were accomplished with the participation of Sikorsky S-70, AB 412 and UH-60 helicopters conducted again by the three institutions of Turkey amazed the audience. Turkey’s pride in the defense industry – the T129 “Atak “helicopter within the Land Forces Command’s inventory was demonstrated at the static display area of the General Staff’s Chalet throughout the event and Eurasia Air Show DEFENCE TURKEY 106 ISSUE 82/2018

UTC Aerospace Systems Signed Agreement with ALP Aviation to Begin Phase Production of Kidde Fire Protection Systems in Turkey At a signing ceremony at the Eurasia Airshow on the 25th of © Defence Turkey April, UTC Aerospace Systems signed a wide memorandum of understanding with Alp Aviation covering much of the company’s Sensors & Integrated Systems business unit. As part of the agreement, the two companies will cooperate to begin phased production of components within UTC Aerospace Systems’ Kidde Dual Spectrum automatic fire/ explosion suppression (AFES) systems for military ground vehicles at Alp Aviation’s campus in Eskisehir, Turkey. By providing a localized product that meets Turkish requirements, the two “We’re excited to announce “With this project, it is targeted companies will work together to our partnership with Alp Aviation, to produce and export these support Turkish original equipment covering numerous product lines products with an increasing manufacturers building military across the Sensors & Integrated domestic added value. Having a ground vehicles for the Turkish Systems business unit,” said wide range of implementations military, including the Turkish Land Mark Skarohlid, Vice President of including land, air and marine Forces. Business Development for Sensors vehicles as well as commercial Fitted on more than 275,000 & Integrated Systems at UTC vehicles, intelligent buildings vehicles in 20 countries, the AFES Aerospace Systems. “Our portfolio and industrial structures; a system comprises extremely of products and the capabilities of technological achievement would fast and highly accurate Dual Alp Aviation are well aligned to be attained in this field with the Spectrum sensors that detect serve Turkey’s domestic markets.” domestic production, with after- fires and explosions in zones such “We look forward to building sales support and export of the as crew areas and mechanical on our relationship with Alp fire prevention systems being one compartments. The AFES Aviation,” said UTC Aerospace of the longer-term targets of this extinguishers are equipped with Systems Kidde General Manager partnership. high-speed valves to immediately Erin McCleave. “We welcome “Localization of the flood affected compartments the opportunity to explore system together with the local with efficient and approved areas of cooperation between subcontractors and business extinguishing agents. Typical Kidde Aerospace & Defence partners will provide substantial reaction times from detection and Alp, including the military gains for our country and sector. to full suppression are within ground vehicle market as well as We have demonstrated our ability milliseconds. Fire or explosions aerospace markets.” and are committed to meeting UTC caused by rounds penetrating the “We are proud of this Aerospace Systems’ high quality, vehicle are effectively suppressed accomplishment and to further cost and delivery standards. We by this near-instantaneous strengthen our relationship with have achieved this by investing response. UTC Aerospace Systems. We will in not only manufacturing Work is expected to begin continue to work hard in bringing technologies, but our people. at Alp’s Eskisehir facility in the the most up-to-date technology As a company, we are eager to coming months. The Turkish to Turkey and increasing our work support UTC Aerospace Systems military ground vehicle market share with additional projects,” capitalize on significant growth includes roughly 850 vehicles built said Senay Idil, General Manager, opportunities.” each year. Alp Aviation. Eurasia Air Show ISSUE 82/2018 107 DEFENCE TURKEY

Havelsan and Turkish Technic to Establish a Joint Venture Company for “In-flight Entertainment Systems and Internet Service” Havelsan and Turkish Technic signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture company to operate “In-flight Entertainment Systems and Internet Service” during the Eurasia Air Show In the signing ceremony where Ahmet Karaman - Turkish Technic General Manager and Ahmet Hamdi Atalay - Havelsan General Manager provided their signatures, Turkish Technic General Manager Ahmet Karaman answered press questions said that Turkish Airlines will use such ‘In-flight Entertainment Systems’ which are to be produced by this joint venture, in most of the aircraft to be procured after 2020 and continued: “The integration of this system has been completed on approximately 44 aircraft of Turkish Airlines. For about three years we have been working together with © Defence Turkey Havelsan on this area. Havelsan is responsible for the software of system with their own commercial systems have not been put into this system and Turkish Technic identities until now and said, service yet. is responsible for the hardware. “Havelsan was working on this The Wireless IFE (SKYFE), We are actualizing an indigenous system with its own commercial developed jointly by Havelsan and system as a result of this successful identity and Turkish Technic with its Turkish Technic, was approved cooperation. Every passenger on own commercial identity. With the by the European Aviation Safety the aircraft will be able to connect agreement signed today, we have Agency (EASA), and with this practically from a mobile phone or established a joint venture company, approval, mass production of tablet to the in-flight entertainment the activity of which is solely an ‘in- SKYFE was launched. SKYFE has system. There is an important flight entertainment system’. This successfully completed the EASA market in this regard in the world, company will operate in this field Certification process for BOEING and we assess that a significant both within the country and abroad”. 737-800 aircraft. demand from domestic and foreign Emphasizing that Havelsan Passengers will be able markets will emerge for this product. has put forth a very good technical to connect to the In-Flight We can use this system not only in solution compared to those Entertainment System developed in airlines, but also in railways and companies dominating the market Turkey via their personal electronic buses”. on this field, Atalay stated that devices over IOS, Android and web Karaman underlined that this together Havelsan and Turkish apps and will have the opportunity project was received not because Technic have installed this system to enjoy spending quality time they are a company of Turkish on 44 aircraft so far but these during the flight. The system is Airlines but because they are one one of the successful examples of the big companies in the market of Havelsan and Turkish Technic’s and said, “We set forth the most rising domestic participation in the effective solution in terms of both civil aviation sector. The system price and quality, and we received developed by Havelsan and this project leaving many companies Turkish Technic for 3 years under behind”. the Strategic Business Alliance Havelsan General Manager Agreement was tested on the Ahmet Hamdi Atalay stated that © Defence Turkey Turkish Airlines’ JFO tail numbered Havelsan and Turkish Technic BOEING 737-800 type “Edirne” have been working toward this Mr. Ahmet Karaman; Mr. Ahmet Hamdi passenger aircraft. Atalay Eurasia Air Show DEFENCE TURKEY 108 ISSUE 82/2018

Er Machine Gear and Anova Signed a Cooperation Agreement OSSA member Er Machine Gear, agreement aiming to establish a the leader in the field of precision business cooperation in the design, gear systems which provides development and production of products and services to the Turkish gear systems in aviation vehicles. Defense Industry and Aviation sector It was signed on the second day and Anova which provides services of the Eurasia Air Show 2018. This in the same sectors with the same agreement was signed by Dursun sectors in the field of advanced Öner and ER Machine General engineering signed a cooperation Manager Fatih Erdoğan from Anova © Defence Turkey agreement which is a goodwill company partners. © Defence Turkey Figes and Anova Engineering Establish a Joint Venture - NUMESYS Software Systems According to the agreement signed by Anova Engineering and Figes on the third day of the Eurasia Air Show, a joint venture titled NUMESYS Software Systems was established In his speech at the signing the last year, Öztürk announced the engineering projects together.” ceremony, the founding partner of establishment of the joint venture as With this agreement the aim is for Anova Engineering Emre Öztürk of that day. the proper and extensive utilization stated that they have been planning General Manager of Figes, Koray of the world’s greatest computer this venture for years in order to Gökalp noted that the union of the driven software engineering company extend simulation technologies two companies gathered different ANSYS’s software in addition to in Turkey and enable their proper disciplines and created a giant extending simulation technologies utilization. Expressing that they engineering infrastructure and added, and maintaining their continuous started to actualize their plans during “We will both sell software and execute integration to R&D procedures. Otonom Technology and Cappadocia Balloon Maintenance Center to Develop Unique Hot Air Balloon On the second day of the Eurasia Flights with hot air balloons Air Show, a signature ceremony for could be conducted all around the the “Cooperation Agreement on world where climate conditions and the Development of the Unique landforms allow and in addition Hot Air Balloon Project” was held to these characteristics, the between Otonom Technology and Cappadocia region has become a Cappadocia Balloon Maintenance worldwide brand in balloon tourism Center. due to its tourism potential, distinct This project was initiated by the topography as well as its lengthy © Defence Turkey Cappadocia Balloon Maintenance four season long availability for Center - one of the leading balloon flights and has turned into development and certification of the companies of the hot air balloons in the world’s greatest commercial hot air balloons are aimed through Turkey. Otonom Technology aims flight center over a 20 year period. domestic facilities. With the launch to contribute with its know-how and The hot air balloons used in Turkey of domestic hot air balloons, a experiences in aviation and air stat are being imported from Europe critical export potential in the mid- flight techniques as well as design, including their mechanical parts, term is anticipated to be an excellent analysis and certification processes. and with this project the design, gain for Turkey. Eurasia Air Show ISSUE 82/2018 109 DEFENCE TURKEY

Women in Air & Space Symposium In promotion of encouraging gender balance in aviation © Defence Turkey and space technology fields, a symposium entitled “Women in Air and Space” was held as part of the Eurasia Air Show. The “Women in Air and Space” symposium that took place at the International Flights Terminal of the Antalya Airport gathered the professionals operating in military/civil areas, academic staff and relevant parties. Delivering the opening remark of the symposium, Athina Kapeni, the Vice President of Çelebi Holding in Charge of Global Sales and Marketing, touched upon the social and cultural of opportunity among genders in Aviation. This commission will responsibilities of women, figures selecting aviation as a profession gather twice a year and the on the distribution of genders in and especially encourage women tasks of the commission will be the business in the world and toward training in aviation. to identify the principles and Turkey, characteristics of women The commission is composed objectives of the events to be and men and their influences of eight permanent members held to this end. The commission on the business world and the and two substitute members. will monitor all intellectual difficulties airwomen have been Four of the eight permanent events related with the women experiencing. members are from the industry in aviation held in our country Within the scope of the and the remaining four are from and across the world and will symposium which attracted heavy the Directorate General of Civil support and participate in the attention from both domestic and events it deems necessary. foreign participants, 3 panels Through attending events © Defence Turkey were held with the themes held on a global scale such as “Entrepreneurship”, “Space” and conferences, forums and panels, “Women in Air and on Ground.” it will also announce such events The closing address of the to the public via our website. symposium was delivered by Can Moreover, the commission will Erel, Deputy Director General of organize activities towards Civil Aviation. Erel started his increasing awareness for speech by presenting the women creating opportunities in aviation who dedicated themselves to particularly for women. This aviation and who were first in commission will also form a their professions and said: “The registry for the women who Directorate General of Civil were first in their professions Aviation that is the civil aviation in concern with civil aviation. authority of the country issued Thus, the airwomen, who were a directive in March as part of first in their areas, will have a developing the social gender registration number”. balance in civil aviation and with Following the closing this directive it became the first speech of the Deputy Director civil aviation authority that issued General of Civil Aviation Can such a directive across the world. Erel, the panelists attending the In parallel with this directive, we symposium and the sponsors formed a commission for the supporting the organization of development of social gender the event were presented with balance in order to monitor the plaques in memory of the day social gender balance, conduct Mr. Can Erel – Deputy Director General of and the symposium ended with activities enabling the equality Civil Aviation a group photo. DEFENCE TURKEY 110 ISSUE 82/2018

Aselsan Middle East Signs a Contract at SOFEX 2018 Aselsan signed a contract on the second day of the 12th Special Operation Forces Exhibition Conference and Fair SOFEX 2018 that took place in Amman, Jordan. At the event, it was announced that a Memorandum of Understanding for the strategic cooperation on “Security Products and Systems” was signed between Aselsan Middle East (AME), Jordan’s JOSECURE (Jordan International Security Company LLC) and Aselsan Turkey Aselsan signed a significant contract at the 12th Special Operation Forces Exhibition Conference and Fair SOFEX 2018 launched by Abdullah II of Jordan. 99 official delegations and over 400 members from 53 countries attended the event. On the second day of the event, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic cooperation on Security Products and Systems by Turkey’s leading defense company Aselsan (with © Aselsan Aselsan Turkey’s joint venture Aselsan MIDDLE EAST) and KADDB In addition to its vast experience reached through this contract enables Investment Group (with JOSECURE and worldwide recognition in the the transfer of certain technical - one of Jordan’s KADDB Investment development and production of information and the parties are able Group’s companies) was announced. communication systems, electronic to conduct business negotiations warfare systems, radars and to seize the potential opportunities intelligence systems, command and related with the promotion, marketing Aselsan Middle East control systems, defense technology and procurement of Aselsan Security Building a Bridge systems, electro - optical systems Products and Systems mainly in Acting as a bridge between Aselsan designs, develops and sells Jordan and in potential neighboring Turkey and Jordan and between Security Products and Systems. countries. The signed Memorandum KADDB and Aselsan, on account of Understanding will be the basis of of its many years of experience and JoSecure Provides the new cooperation built to this end. know-how Aselsan Middle East Through this cooperation the conducts production, marketing, Consultancy as well previously established relations will distribution, technical support and With its many years of experience be carried to a more efficient next after sales services activities in order JoSecure has been offering Security stage and thus providing the most to fulfil the demands of the Jordan Services to governmental and developed security solutions to Armed Forces, civil associations in national private and public companies Jordan. This will enable the better Jordan and moreover for the friendly of Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom of fulfilment of customer demands by nations in the region on numerous Jordan) and providing Integrated forming a Jordan based stronger military electronic systems / products, Security Systems, hardware and supply base with KIG company’s the electro - optical systems being in technical consultancy services. reliable partner Aselsan Turkey’s the first place. The mutual understanding great support and contributions. Integration of SOM-J Missile into F-35 JSF Forge Ahead The designer and manufacturer its official YouTube channel. Noting Martin is performing integration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, that the SOM-J was developed activities for the installation of American company Lockheed for airborne, especially intensified the SOM-J missile at the internal Martin, has released a publicity protected targets, Lockheed Martin weapons bay of the aircraft. video of the SOM-J stand-off stated that the project is conducted -missile developed by Roketsan on jointly with Roketsan. Lockheed ISSUE 82/2018 111 DEFENCE TURKEY

SARES and Atılım University’s Success Stories Workshop on Turkish Aviation and Sustainable Aviation Research The workshop encompassing General Manager Murad Bayar, the main theme of “Success Roketsan President Selçuk Yaşar, Stories in Turkish Aviation” was MyTechnic President of the held in Ankara on 19-20 April Board Yavuz Çizmeci, Rt. Major 2018 and led by the SARES General Fazıl Aydınmakine, Prof. (Sustainable Aviation Research Cahit Çıray, Prof. Nuri Saryal, © Atılım University Society) and hosted by Atılım Prof. Ahmet Şevket Üçer, Prof. University. Ünver Kaynak, on behalf of Atılım University’s Vice President Prof. Prominent directors, scientists, Aselsan Dr. Halidun Fildiş, TEI Yılmaz Kaptan researchers and engineers who Design Engineering Director served and contributed to Turkey Ahmet Fındık, TÜBİTAK-Sage in aviation as well as our crucial Business Development and defense industry associations Strategy Unit Manager Mr. Ahmet were invited to the Workshop Yaşar Özen, TAI UAV Engineering and the event was realized with Director Mr. Remzi Barlas, TAI the contributions of Roketsan, UAV Engineering Structure and © Atılım University Aselsan, TEI and TÜBİTAK Sage. Aircraft Systems Manager Mr. Atılım University Civil Aviation Academy Atılım University’s President Bülent Korkem participated in Director Prof. Nafiz Alemdaroğlu Prof. Yıldırım Üçtuğ, Vice the Workshop as speakers and President Prof. Yılmaz Kaptan, conveyed their experiences to SARES Society’s President participants. Prof. Hikmet Karakoç and Atılım The establishment of the University Civil Aviation Academy Turkish aircraft industry, past and Director Prof. Nafiz Alemdaroğlu present of our defense industry, delivered the opening remarks of developments in this area, the Workshop and Deputy General transition from joint production © Atılım University Director of the General Directorate to indigenous products and Deputy Director of the Directorate General of of Civil Aviation Can Erel attended designs, the distance covered in Civil Aviation Can Erel and Prof. Ünver Kaynak the Workshop as well as civil aviation training activities, Metropolitan Municipality Mayor developments and achievements of Eskişehir and former President of our country’s defense and of the Anadolu University Prof. aviation projects, air vehicle Yılmaz Büyükerşen, TAI’s former design and prototype activities, General Director, TSKGV’s former maintenance and repair services, General Director and TAI Executive aircraft engine and missile Board’s former President Mr. Saim development activities were © Atılım University Dilek, former Undersecretary for examined at the Workshop and Atılım University President Prof. Yıldırım Defence Industries, CCN Holding the experiences were shared with Üçtuğ and Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Executive Board Member and the younger generation. of Eskişehir Prof. Yılmaz Büyükerşen

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TÜBİTAK’s “Industrial R&D Support” Ratio Enhanced The support rates within the scope of the Industry and R&D Projects Support Program have risen to 75% for SME companies and 60% for large scale companies According to a statement made and standards, development of Projects Support Program were by Prof. Hasan Mandal, the President new techniques and production reevaluated at the Scientific of the Scientific and Technological technologies enabling cost reduction. Committee Meeting of TÜBİTAK Research Council of Turkey He noted that since 1995 to 2010, in line with the views of the (TÜBİTAK), the support provided to the Industrial R&D Projects Support stakeholders, Prof. Mandal pointed sector players within the scope of Program was carried out by TÜBİTAK out that some changes were made the “Industrial R&D Projects Support and the Undersecretariat of Foreign in order to contribute to R&D-focused Program” increased by 40% and Trade (DTM) and that since 2011 it project development processes of the 60%. has been continued by TÜBİTAK. companies. Before such changes, Sharing his views on the subject Prof. Mandal said, “A total of 15 the support rate of 40-60 percent, with the public, Prof. Mandal said, thousand 238 project applications applied to all institutions without any “The support rates have become 75 have been made so far within the distinction as SMEs and large-scale percent for SMEs and 60 percent framework of the program. The total organizations, was revised in line for large-scale companies.” Stating amount of support paid to projects with other technology and innovation that the Industrial R&D Projects has reached 6 billion TL, which support programs. Prof Mandal: Support Program, which is aimed constitutes 72 percent of the amount “The support rates as per such at encouraging the R&D activities already paid within the scope of changes were fixed at 75 percent of companies that created added technology and innovation support for SMEs and 60 percent for large value, was established in 1995 in programs.” scale companies. The increase in the order to contribute toward enhancing support rates of the Industrial R&D Turkish industry’s ability in this area, Projects Support Program will be Prof. Mandal stated that the R&D “TÜBİTAK will Continue to effective as of January. TÜBİTAK will projects are supported regarding Support R&D Processes” continue its initiatives to assess and, the production of new products in Referring to the fact that the where necessary, improve existing the private sector, development and implementation principles and processes, taking into account the improvement of existing products, procedures of the Industrial R&D views of relevant stakeholders for improvement of product quality R&D-oriented development.” Arlan Armored Vehicle Loaded into TurAF A400M An Airbus A400M new generation transport aircraft (tail number 15-0051) belonging to the Turkish Air Force (TurAF) has successfully demonstrated the loading of an Arlan multirole wheeled armored vehicle for the first time during an exercise performed at KADEX in Kazakhstan. The A400M unique cargo design allows it to carry up to two Arlan vehicles, with a combat weight of 16 tons each and a height of 3.4meters. The Arlan vehicle is already in operation in the Kazakhstan Armed Forces. The A400M can transport heavy and outsize loads that are © TuRAF too large or heavy for other tactical aircraft. It is capable of loading wheeled or tracked armored as cranes, excavators or motor flight covering 1.780 nm (3.300 km). vehicles, helicopters, construction graders. The A400M can transport The picture shows the loading of the and humanitarian vehicles such up to 37t of payload in a nonstop Arlan into the TuRAF A400M. ISSUE 82/2018 113 DEFENCE TURKEY

Turkish Airlines Selects GEnx Engines to Power Boeing 787 Dreamliners GE Aviation’s GEnx-1B74/75 engines will power Turkey’s flag © Turkish Airlines carrier Turkish Airlines’ 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners (25 firm and five options), which were ordered in March 2018. The airline also signed a 15-year TrueChoice Flight Hour agreement with GE for maintenance, repair and overhaul for the GEnx-1B engines ordered. “The GEnx engine offers the optimum reliability, utilization and fuel efficiency of any engine on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and will properly suit Turkish Airlines’ needs as we continue to enhance reduces NOx and other regulated GEnx engine along with other our aircraft fleet with modern gases below today’s regulatory commercial, military and industrial aircraft technologies,” said M. İlker limits and enhances durability. As engines. TUSAS Engine Industries, Aycı, Turkish Airlines Chairman the world’s first commercial engine Inc. (TEI), which was founded 33 of the Board and the Executive with both a carbon fiber composite years ago and of which GE holds Committee. front fan case and fan blades, a 46 percent share, manufactures “Turkish Airlines’ order affirms the GEnx fan module is lighter close to 40 GEnx components. the confidence that operators have in weight, corrosion resistant Turkish Airlines said in March in the reliability and performance with less line maintenance and 2018 it would purchase up to 30 of the GEnx engine, which is the improved reliability, and is the B787-9 aircraft from Boeing, as most popular engine powering quietest engine GE produces. well as another 30 A350-900 (25 the B787 Dreamliner,” said Chaker These leading-edge technologies firm and five options) aircraft. All Chahrour, VP Global Sales & and engine architecture bring high of the aircraft will be delivered by Marketing at GE Aviation. “This operational reliability and result the end of 2024. The airline has order further strengthens our in a high utilization rate of GEnx- selected Trent XWB engines for relationship with Turkish Airlines, powered B787 aircraft for more A350-900s and a contract was and we look forward to the GEnx flights per year and more revenue awarded in March 2018 to fit Trent engine joining the airline’s growing for airlines. XWB engines in 25 Airbus A350- fleet,” he added. The GEnx engine has significant 900 aircraft with TotalCare service GE Aviation has sold more ties to the Turkish aerospace support. Turkish Airlines also has than 2.000 GEnx engines in less industry. The Turkey Technology options to additionally power five than 15 years since launching Center in Gebze, Kocaeli and its A350-900 aircraft with Trent XWB the program, solidifying it as 400 engineers helped design the engines. the fastest selling high-thrust GE engine in history. With the most advanced technologies © GE Aviation and materials, the GEnx has the highest reliability and utilization, lowest fuel burn and longest range capable of any engine available on the B787 aircraft. The highest- pressure ratio compressor in commercial service today enables the best fuel efficiency in its thrust class, resulting in the GEnx engine powering the longest B787 routes. The GEnx’s innovative lean burning twin-annular pre-swirl (TAPS) combustor dramatically DEFENCE TURKEY 114 ISSUE 82/2018

Airbus and Dassault Aviation Join Forces on Future Combat Air System Europe’s leading aerospace companies Dassault Aviation © Airbus and Airbus on April 25, 2018 announced they have decided to join forces for the development and production of Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040. The partnership, sealed in Berlin by Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation and Dirk Hoke, Airbus Defense and Space (ADS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), represents a landmark industrial agreement to secure European sovereignty and technological leadership in can best meet the operational military ties between Europe’s the military aviation sector for requirements of the Forces core nations and it will reinvigorate the coming decades, the two in the development of this its aerospace industry.” companies said. critically important European Overall, FCAS defines a “Never before has Europe program. Both companies fully system of systems combining a been more determined to intend to work together in the wide range of elements connected safeguard and foster its political most pragmatic and efficient and operating together, including and industrial autonomy and manner. Our joint roadmap a next generation fighter aircraft sovereignty in the defense will include proposals to together with Medium-Altitude sector. Airbus and Dassault develop demonstrators for the Long-Endurance Unmanned Aviation have absolutely the FCAS program as of 2025. I Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the existing right expertise to lead the FCAS am convinced that European fleet of aircraft (which will still project. Both companies are sovereignty and strategic operate beyond 2040), future already cooperating successfully autonomy can and will only be cruise missiles and drones flying on Europe’s medium altitude long ensured through independent in swarms. The overall system will endurance new generation drone European solutions. The vision be interoperable and connected program,” said Dirk Hoke, CEO of that France and Germany have in a larger perimeter with mission ADS. “FCAS takes this successful set forth with FCAS is a bold one aircraft, satellites, NATO systems cooperation to the next level and and it’s an important signal in, and and land and naval combat we are absolutely committed to for, Europe. The FCAS program systems. tackling this challenging mission will strengthen the political and together with Dassault Aviation. The schedule is tight, so we need to start working together immediately by defining a joint roadmap on how best to meet the requirements and timelines to be set by the two nations. It is therefore of key importance that France and Germany launch an initial joint study this year to address this task.” Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, said: “We are convinced that by deploying our joint expertise, Dassault Aviation and Airbus ISSUE 82/2018 115 DEFENCE TURKEY

Sikorsky Begins CH-53 King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopter Deliveries to the U.S. Marine Corps Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin is looking forward to additional load of 36,000 pounds (16,329 company, delivered the first CH- deliveries to delight our customer.” kilograms); forward flight speed 53 King Stallionhelicopter to the This first CH53K heavy lift of over 200 knots; 60 degrees U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on 16 helicopter will be stationed at angle of bank turns; altitude may. The aircraft is the first of an Marine Corps Air Station New of 18,500 feet mean sea level expected 200 helicopters for the River in Jacksonville, North (MSL); 12-degree slope landings Marine Corps’ fleet. Carolina. and takeoffs; external load auto- The CH-53K is the new build There the helicopter enters into jettison; and gunfire testing. replacement for the U.S. Marine the Supportability Test Plan. U.S. “I am very proud of the work Corps’ aging CH-53E Super Marines will conduct a logistics accomplished to deliver the most Stallion fleet. The CH-53E first assessment on the maintenance, powerful helicopter ever designed flew in 1974 and entered service sustainment and overall aviation into the hands of our Marines,” with the USMC in 1981. logistics support of the King Lt. Gen. Steven Rudder, Deputy “Our first delivery of a CH-53K Stallion. This assessment also Commandant for Aviation, said. to the Marine Corps marks the will validate maintenance “And confident in the teamwork start of a new generation of true procedures with Marine Corps and dedication in this program heavy lift helicopter deliveries by maintainers conducting hands- which will carry us to IOC (Initial Sikorsky that bring unsurpassed on care/upkeep of the aircraft. Operational Capability) next year.” and expanded capability across The Supportability Test Plan will Sikorsky is preparing its the modern battlefield to provide ensure readiness and support manufacturing facility in Stratford, tremendous mission flexibility and on the flightline when CH-53K Connecticut, to house CH- efficiency in delivering combat helicopters enter into service with 53K production beginning this power, humanitarian assistance the USMC. summer. or disaster relief for those in Sikorsky expects to deliver its The heavy lift helicopter need,” said Dan Schultz, Sikorsky second CH-53K helicopter to the made its international debut and President and former CH-53 USMC in early 2019. showcased its maneuverability pilot. “With 18 additional aircraft The CH-53K test program and advanced fly-by-wire in various stages of production recently completed the following technology during demonstration already, the entire Sikorsky team, milestones: maximum weight flights at the recent ILA Berlin Air in partnership with our suppliers, single-point cargo hook sling Show in Berlin, Germany DEFENCE TURKEY 116 ISSUE 82/2018

Leonardo Demonstrates First Satellite Controlled MALE Class Drone On May 23, 2018 Leonardo announced successful completion © Leonardo of the first flight campaign to demonstrate satellite control of a European-built MALE-class (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone. A team comprising Telespazio (Leonardo 67%, Thales 33%) and Piaggio Aerospace carried out the activity using a remotely-piloted P.1HH HammerHead aircraft as the test bed, developing and integrating capabilities that will enable drones to safely fly in unsegregated air space, beyond the range of ground-based Chairman and CEO and Lucio Valerio and will contribute to sustaining radio coverage (called BRLOS - CIOFFI, Leonardo’s Aircraft Division key competencies and jobs within Beyond Radio Line of Sight). Managing Director, confirms the Europe providing Armed Forces with The campaign was carried out commitment of the four European a high performance and sovereign at Birgi Airport in Trapani, Italy in states and industrial partners to operational system” he added. order to evaluate the efficacy of jointly develop a sovereign solution for European Defense and Security. the satellite technology for various MALE RPAS Program dual-use applications under realistic The unveiling of the full- The characteristics of the first conditions. The flights are in line scale model and the reaffirmed unmanned aerial system designed with the objectives of the DeSIRE II commitment comes after a nearly for flight in non-segregated airspace European research project, led by two-year definition study that was will include mission modularity for Telespazio and jointly initiated by the launched in September 2016 by the operational superiority in intelligence, European Space Agency (ESA) and four participating nations Germany, surveillance and reconnaissance, European Defence Agency (EDA). France, Italy and Spain and follows both wide area and in-theatre. The test comes as Europe is the Declaration of Intent to work The nation’s agreement on the showing more interest in homegrown together on a European MALE air vehicle configuration in mid-2017, satellite navigation for drones, which unmanned aerial system signed by selecting a twin-turboprop propulsion is considered crucial to developing an the countries in May 2015. system, will supply ample on-board autonomous UAV able to fly without “While still a lot of work lies ahead energy for the mission system, GPS. of us, this full-scale model represents and provide proper redundancy to The long awaited “European a first milestone of what Europe can limit restrictions when operating Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance achieve in a high-technology sector over European densely populated Remotely Piloted Aircraft (MALE if it bundles its industrial strength ground and unrestricted airspaces. RPAS)”, to be built by Airbus, and know-how” said Dirk HOKE, In January 2018, the MALE RPAS Dassault and Leonardo, will fly using CEO of Airbus Defense and Space. successfully passed System Europe’s new Galileo satellite system “The MALE RPAS will become Requirements Review (SRR), which for navigation, even if it will initially an integral part in guaranteeing initiated the second phase of the also use GPS as a backup. Europe’s sovereignty in the future. This program is ideally suited to definition study to lead to a System meet urgent capability requirements Preliminary Design Review (SyPDR), Airbus, Dassault Aviation and of Europe’s Armed Forces. This scheduled for the end of this year. Leonardo Reaffirm Their Total innovative partnership also eases The SyPDR will demonstrate the Commitment in the First Fully the countries’ constrained budgetary quality and fitness for the proposed situation through clever pooling of design. “Air Traffic Integration” and European MALE Program research and development funds.” certification are key objectives, The first full scale model of the He added. giving the participating States full European Medium-Altitude Long- “Unmanned technologies and confidence that the development Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft their applications represent one of step can be launched with acceptable (MALE RPAS) was unveiled on April the key technological foundations residual risks. 26, 2018 during a ceremony held at for the future evolution of European Preparations for the next stage the 2018 ILA Berlin Air Show. Defense Industries” said Lucio Valerio (development, production and initial The reveal ceremony, led by Dirk Cioffi, Leonardo’s Aircraft Division in-service support) are already well HOKE, Airbus Defense and Space Managing Director. “The European under way. Entry-into-service of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MALE RPAS is orientated to foster European MALE RPAS is planned for Eric TRAPPIER, Dassault Aviation the development of high technologies the middle of the next decade. ISSUE 82/2018 117 DEFENCE TURKEY

Federico Martinengo FREMM Frigate Delivered to Italian Navy; Powered by GE LM2500+G4 Marine Gas Turbine Propulsion System On May 11, 2018 GE’s Marine LM2500 family of engines are being marine and industrial gas turbines has Solutions announced that the considered by other international a 98% availability and 99% reliability. seventh multi-purpose FREMM navies including the United States’ Separately, GE LM2500+G4 frigate Federico Martinengo, was new guided missile FFG(X) frigate marine gas turbines will soon recently delivered to the Italian Navy and Australia’s SEA 5000 frigate. GE power the Italian Navy’s new by Fincantieri shipyard. All of the has delivered more than 700 marine Pattugliatori Polivalenti d’Altura (PPA) Italian Navy’s new Carlos Bergamini- engines to the U.S. Navy, providing multipurpose offshore patrol ships. Class FREMM frigates (10-ship 97% of the commissioned propulsion GE’s contract includes an order for program) feature the same power gas turbines for this fleet. The Turkish seven LM2500+G4 gas turbines. dense GE LM2500+G4 gas turbine in Navy also has extensive experience The ship’s flexible and unique hybrid a COmbined Diesel eLectric And Gas and an established logistics support propulsion plant will feature small turbine (CODLAG) propulsion system. program in place for GE LM2500 gearbox mounted-motors for low In 2013, Fincantieri delivered the family of gas turbines. speed operations, two propulsion first Italian FREMM, Carlo Bergamini. The GE LM2500 family includes diesels for mid-speed service and the In addition to the Italian FREMM the base LM2500 (25.1 MW), LM2500+G4 gas turbine to reach 32+ frigates, DCNS shipyard in Lorient, the LM2500+ (30.2 MW) and the knots. GE also will be responsible for France, is well underway having LM2500+G4 (35.3 MW). The LM2500 the electrical system integration of the delivered six FREMM frigates in a 10- is one of the most reliable and proven hybrid system. ship program. These sophisticated gas turbines in the market with over The PPA project is an example surface combatants use the same 15 million hours in marine applications of the GE Store: the LM2500+G4 35.3-megawatt LM2500+G4 gas and another 90+ million hour in gas turbines will be built in Evendale, turbine. Eight of the FREMM frigates industrial applications. As of May Ohio; Avio Aero will manufacture the are for the French Navy, and single 2018, 1.450 GE gas turbines have LM2500+G4 turbine control system ships have been delivered to the been delivered onboard 646 naval at its facility in Brindisi, Italy; and GE Moroccan and Egyptian Navies. ships serving 35 navies worldwide. Power Conversion will manufacture Fincantieri ship designs using GE The large worldwide fleet of GE the drives. DEFENCE TURKEY 118 ISSUE 82/2018

Land Ceptor on Target in Latest Success for MBDA’s CAMM Interceptor MBDA announced that its trial showcased the maturity of data-link, low-signature rocket motor Land Ceptor air defense system the Land Ceptor system across a and its 360° soft-vertical launch successfully destroyed its target full engagement sequence. This system. These combine to enable (Krotos BQM-167 droone) during an included launcher deployment; the missile to rapidly intercept the end-to-end system demonstration munition loading; receipt of air most challenging and dangerous of firing at the Vidsel Test Range tracks from a Giraffe-AMB radar; threats including saturation attacks in on May 28, 2018, an air track processing by the Land from precision guided munitions important milestone for the project Ceptor’s onboard command and and maneuvering high-speed prior to entry to service with the control (C2) system; and execution missiles emerging late from low British Army. of a full engagement chain, with altitude and from multiple directions Land Ceptor utilizes the proven two-way data exchange with the simultaneously. Common Anti-air Modular Missile missile during its mid-course fly-out The demonstration in Vidsel (CAMM) currently in production phase, and successful interception coincides with the transition into and delivering a common stockpile and destruction of a target using the production of the Land Ceptor to meet the air defense needs of missile’s seeker in the terminal phase. weapon system, which will now both the British Army and the Royal Land Ceptor with CAMM is undergo system-of-system Navy (as Sea Ceptor). In British the latest generation of air defense integration and test as part of the Army service the Land Ceptor will system, providing exceptional British Army’s Sky Sabre air defense replace the current Rapier air defense capability from very short ranges architecture. It is the latest in a series system and provides a step-change (VSHORAD) below 1km into the of highly successful trials of CAMM in capability, including over triple the medium range air defense (MRAD) and its related systems over several range and the ability to intercept a tier beyond 25km. Key features of years that have consistently proven much more challenging target set. CAMM are its next generation solid- its maturity and game changing The system demonstration state active radar seeker, two-way performance. Royal Malaysian Navy Selects NSM for its Littoral Combat Ships Norwegian company Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS (KONGSBERG) has entered into a contract worth Euro124 Million with the Royal Malaysian Navy for delivery of an undisclosed number of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) anti-ship missiles to their six new Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) Sdn Bhd is building the 3,000 ton LCSs under a MYR9 Billion (US$2.1 Billion) contract awarded to BNS in July 2014. The first ship of the class, Maharaja Lela, was launched in August 2017. The LCS is based on Naval Group’s Gowind 2500 Class design. The contract, which was signed at the Defense Services Asia 2018 (DSA 2018) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, is a follow-on to the agreement announced 9 April 2015 for NSM shipboard equipment, said capability and confirms NSM’s very 3.96m long missile able to strike both the company in a statement. The strong position in the international sea and land targets at a distance of NSM will be deck mounted and market. NSM is currently chosen around 100 nautical miles. The sub- integrated to the SETIS Combat by Norway, , Germany and sonic missile weighs 407kg and has Management System (CMS) Malaysia”, says Eirik Lie, President a combined blast and fragmentation provided by Naval Group. of Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace warhead weighing 120kg. The NSM “This contract provides the AS. is capable of reaching high subsonic Royal Malaysian Navy with an Featuring the IIR seeker and speeds and can approach its targets important surface-to-surface-missile inertial/GPS navigation the NSM is a in sea skim mode. ISSUE 82/2018 119 DEFENCE TURKEY

Schiebel And Airbus Helicopters Achieve Historic Manned Unmanned Teaming In a groundbreaking demonstration on 17 April 2018, Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) and Airbus Helicopters’ manned H145 successfully completed a series of Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) flights. Level 5 interoperability was achieved by providing the user onboard the manned aircraft with full command and control over the UAS and its payload, including launch and recovery. The purpose of this pioneering demonstration, which took place as part of a technology partnership between the Austrian Armaments © Schiebel and Defense Technology Agency (ARWT) and Schiebel, was to “The CAMCOPTER S-100 offers with vertical takeoff and landing explore the benefits and challenges unsurpassed ISR capabilities and capabilities can, for example, of delivering MUM-T flight as such significantly enhances fly around obstacles as trees or operations, especially those with manned aircraft sensors, which buildings closer than a helicopter highly valuable, mission-enhancing is particularly valuable in complex could. They are able to explore advantages for army aviation. As operations and dangerous unknown territory and deliver a true force-multiplier, MUM-T environments.” information to the helicopter crew leverages the strengths of both UAS are perfectly suited for which is operating from a safe manned and unmanned systems providing an aerial overview, position and then step in with the by providing pilots of manned operating above manned assets helicopter’s superior effects having aircraft with the ability to take whilst the manned assets benefit received a clear picture from the full advantage of the Intelligence, from using local terrain. This UAS.” Surveillance and Reconnaissance approach of enhancing coverage “Another key advantage of such (ISR) capabilities of the UAS and and timeliness of information while an approach is improved datalink thereby significantly improving keeping pilots and manned assets security,” explains Schiebel’s safety and decision-making in safe enables to Chief Technical Officer Chris complex, contested missions. maximize the advantages offered Day. “The datalink between the “This is a perfect example by both platforms. manned and unmanned platform of Schiebel’s commitment to “Manned UnManned Teaming can be moved from a static to a staying at the cutting-edge of multiplies the capabilities of dynamic environment, away from developments and capabilities,” both systems”, said Mark R. the ground, making it more robust explained Hans Georg Schiebel, Henning, Program Manager at and harder to detect.” Chairman of the Schiebel Group. Airbus Helicopters. “Smaller UAS DEFENCE TURKEY 120 ISSUE 82/2018

Raytheon’s 360-Degree AESA Radar Passes 3,000 Hours of Operation Raytheon announced that its new radar, with 360-degree capability and © Raytheon gallium nitride-powered (GaN) AESA, which has been proposed to upgrade to Germany’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System, recently completed 3,000 hours of operation on April 25, 2018. The company-funded system is a key element of a joint Raytheon- Rheinmetall proposal to provide a full spectrum integrated air defense solution for the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). “The company-funded radar has demonstrated 360-degree capability, tracking tactical targets providing quality fire control data — Air Force. such as maneuvering fighter aircraft, on multiple targets. “Our partner Raytheon is able to simulated cruise and ballistic missiles, “It is clear that our partner rapidly deliver this capability, ensuring and drones,” said Tom Laliberty, Raytheon’s radar has far surpassed that Germany will have the ability to Raytheon Vice President of Integrated the decades-old, 20th-century defend its forces from threats in any Air and Missile Defense for Raytheon’s gallium arsenide radar technology direction, even, if required for the Integrated Defense Systems business being proposed by the MEADS upcoming Baltic deployment in 2023 at the ILA Berlin Air Show. development project,” said Harald in support of NATO operations,” To prove 360-degree capability Mannheim, Rheinmetall’s Senior Vice Mannheim added. of the Raytheon-funded radar, a President and Head of Air Defense The Raytheon-funded GaN- main AESA GaN antenna array Programs Germany. “Raytheon’s based AESA radar will work with the worked with a second GaN-based AESA GaN technology is capable, Integrated Air and Missile Defense AESA antenna that was pointed in a mature and ideally suited for the Battle Command System and other different direction. As targets flew out needs of the German Air Force.” open architectures. It maintains of one array’s field of view and into Rheinmetall and Raytheon have compatibility with the current Patriot another, the two arrays seamlessly a strategic teaming agreement, Engagement Control Station and is full passed information back and providing a full spectrum integrated interoperability with NATO systems, forth, continuously tracking — and air defense solution for the German such as the German SAMOC. Airbus Helicopters Awarded US$389 Million in Contracts for 51 UH-72A Lakotas for the U.S. Army Airbus Helicopters, Inc. EMERSON, President of Airbus Airbus builds the Lakota at received two contracts valued at Helicopters, Inc. and Head of the its Columbus, Mississippi facility. approximately $389 Million ($273 + North America Region. Since the program inception in 2005, $116 Million) to deliver a total of 51 These new contracts include Airbus has delivered more than 423 (35 +16) additional UH-72A Lakotas the UH-72A production aircraft, Lakotas. The UH-72A is a twin- for the in March associated technical and flight engine light utility helicopter used for 2018. The contracts highlight the operator manuals and program a wide range of military operations U.S. Army’s confidence and growth management. This procurement is including border patrol, MEDEVAC, capability of the Lakota program. broken into two configurations: 33 troop and VIP transport, light cargo, “We are proud of our partnership (17+16) UH-72A Lakotas for the Homeland Security. with the U.S. Army. As the world’s Initial Entry Rotary Wing mission at best Helicopter Trainer provider, we Ft. Rucker and 18 UH-72A Lakotas © Airbus recognize how important an asset for the Observer/Controller mission the Lakota is for Army Aviation and at the Army’s Combat Training our nation. Our employees at Airbus Centers. The aircraft provided are committed to delivering every under these contracts are from the aircraft on-cost and on-schedule, 2016 fiscal year (FY) procurement without exception,” said Chris decision.