VOLUME 13 ISSUE 93 YEAR 2019 ISSN 1306 5998

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FNSS GENERAL MANAGER & CEO NAIL KURT

TURKISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY’S LATEST INDIGENOUS SOLUTIONS MAKE THEIR DEBUT AT

HONEYWELL TURKEY’S VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE TURKISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY ANATOLIAN EAGLE 2019 KURTARAN 2019 MILITARY EXERCISE TRAINING EXERCISE

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ISSN 1306 5998 Publisher Hatice Ayşe EVERS 6 Publisher & Editor in Chief Ayşe EVERS [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] 16 Correspondent Saffet UYANIK [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 38 Advisory Board (R) Major General Fahir ALTAN (R) Navy 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 Tel: +90 (312) 447 1320 [email protected] www.defenceturkey.com 46 Printing Demir Ofis Kırtasiye Perpa Ticaret Merkezi B Blok Kat:8 No:936 Şişli / İstanbul Tel: +90 212 222 26 36 [email protected] www.demirofiskirtasiye.com Basım Tarihi Haziran - Temmuz 2019 Yayın Türü Süreli DT Medya LTD. ŞTİ. © All rights reserved. No part of publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission. 80 ISSUE 93/2019 3 DEFENCE TURKEY

6 Designing and Developing Vehicle 86 FNSS Launches Marine Assault Concepts of the Future While Building Vehicle (MAV) at IDEF’ 19 Permanent Partnerships with Reliable Local Contribution 88 Meteksan Defence Exhibits Game Changing Solutions at IDEF 2019 16 Honeywell Turkey’s Valuable Contributions to the Turkish Defence 92 International Anatolian Phoenix Industry, Aviation and the Space 2019 Military Exercise Industry, Fueled by Turkey’s Resolve to Manufacture its Own Platforms 96 Technological Think Tank Center STM Thinktech Now Focuses on Energy 26 Anatolian Eagle 2019 Training Security Exercise Conducted Successfully 98 Helicopter Survival Training to be 28 FEINDEF, The International Provided with the DUNKER Project Defence and Security Fair was held for the First-Time in Madrid, Spain 99 GÖKBEY P1 Prototype Performs Maiden Flight 32 Navantia, EXPAL and Elbit Systems Present TIZONA, the 30mm Unmanned Turret for the 8x8 of the 99 Member of the Board Spanish Army at FEINDEF Öner TEKİN Elected as ASD

Kurtaran 2019 Military Exercise 100 34 Produced in Turkey – the T700-TEI- 701D EngineThe first Delivered Helicopter to Power Engine T70 38 NOVA Power Solutions: “The Utility Helicopter Increase in Indigenous Development and the Progress of the Turkish ATAK Simulator Delivered to Defence Industry is an Advantage For 101 Land Forces Command Us!”

Towards 5G and Beyond – Turkish Defence Industry’s Latest 102 46 Press Conference of ULAK Indigenous Solutions Make their Debut Communications Inc. at IDEF’ 19!

Damen Signs Phase-II Contract Turkish Companies Sign over 100 103 70 with IOM for 9 Additional SAR 1906 Contracts at IDEF’19 Search and Rescue Boats

Turkish Aerospace’s Unique 80 Leonardo on the Landing Platforms were on Stage at IDEF’19 104 Helicopter Dock of the Italian Military Navy 84 The Next Level of Training - Leonardo Offers IFTS to Turkey DEFENCE TURKEY 4 ISSUE 93/2019 ISSUE 93/2019 5 DEFENCE TURKEY

Defence and Aerospace’s Future Lands at IDEF’19 Ayşe Evers Publisher & Editor in Chief

IDEF’ 19 was held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, hosted by the Ministry of National Defence and executed under the management and responsibility of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TAFF) between April 30rd – May 4th 2019, with 14 exhibition halls in the city of Istanbul. This year, a total of 1,061 companies from 53 countries (481 local and 580 international companies) attended the IDEF’ 19 event which is the most crucial platform where small and medium sized businesses, as well as major companies contributing to the defence industry displayed their products, services and capabilities to various procurement committees from Turkey and other countries across the globe. 587 committee members of 151 committees from 70 countries and 3 international organizations were amongst the visitors of this important event where companies showcased a variety of innovative products. Moreover, 100 signature ceremonies and 9 meetings and launches were held at IDEF’19 which was closely followed by 394 local and foreign press members from a total of 26 countries. 100 signing ceremonies occured in various forms, such as signatures on Good Will Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding and Cooperation Agreements, for projects such as : the Altay Serial Production Project Main Subcontractors Contract; Kaplan MT Medium Weight Tank Serial Production Contract for the Indonesian Land Forces between FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. and PT Pindad; Low Altitude Radar System Project Signed by the SSB and Aselsan; Transportable Electronic Warfare System to be Procured for the Land Forces Command Presidencyof Defence Industries and Meteksan Defence; PARS Scout 8x8 and 6x6 to enter into the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces; Agreement on Major Subsonic Wind Tunnel by Turkish Aerospace and AIOLOS Engineering; Critical Protocol of STM and Aselsan on Vessel Technologies; Memorandum of Understanding Between Havelsan and Environics; Asisguard and Dahua Technology’s Public Security Systems Technology; Export Agreement Between Alp Aviation and Kidde Dual Spectrum; Altay Software and Konsgberg Signed an MoU on Software Export, and Nero Industry’s Laser Warning and Smoke Grenade Launcher Export Agreement.

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Designing and Developing Vehicle Concepts of the Future While Building Permanent Partnerships with Reliable Local Contribution In this exclusive interview, we talk with FNSS General Manager & CEO Nail KURT about the Company’s past and future roadmap

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Defence Turkey: This year, be reflected in the turnover strategic technology development FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. immediately. Our 2019 sales will partnership decisions with the sub- celebrates its 30th anniversary. be based on the contracts we industry. In this context, various While it has become a global signed in prior years. We expect R&D activities are carried out brand in land systems, FNSS has to achieve similar performance with the sub-industry in five basic also become one of the major to last year’s performance in technology areas such as material suppliers of the Turkish Armed 2019. Moreover, we continuously & design, survivability, mobility, Forces in land combat system make significant investments electronics, and firepower. These solutions. Can we start our in R&D projects to expand our R&D activities are supported interview with an evaluation of product portfolio, increase our by industry participation/offset 2018 for FNSS? What can you say technological capabilities and transactions such as Category-A, about the company’s goals and localize our products/subsystems. Category-B, and Category-C expectations for 2019? Are there We will continue our efforts on these to improve the abilities and any new business acquisitions activities without slowing down in capabilities of domestic sub- or business partnerships on the 2019 as well. industry companies and increase horizon? FNSS is a joint venture company their international competitiveness Nail KURT: Our turnover of between Nurol Holding A.Ş. and through investments and projects. US$357 Million in 2018 was the BAE Systems. For companies of this FNSS has 678 actively certified highest sales performance we have nature, establishing new business local suppliers. achieved so far. Approximately partnerships or acquiring other University-industry collaboration 80% of this turnover was export companies are important issues, is one of the most important issues sales. In parallel with the increase which require the participation of of the FNSS R&D Center. Starting in our revenue, the number of our all shareholders. Because of our university-industry collaboration employees also now exceeds 1,000. ongoing projects in Oman and projects such as SAYP, SANTEZ, We continue our design and Malaysia, we are considering our ARDEB, and using the output of production activities in Turkey options to establish companies in these projects in FNSS products with the Marine Assault Vehicle these countries. On the other hand, is an important part of the FNSS (MAV), Anti-tank Vehicle (ATV), we are aware that consolidation, R&D strategy. In this context, FNSS and KORKUT projects. In addition, acquisitions, and investing in signed approximately 20 SAYP despite fierce competition, we also small technology companies are protocols with universities to date. signed a contract with the SSB among the most important tools Moreover, regular visits to university to procure 12 highly equipped of strategy implementation. These Technology Transfer Offices to Pars 6x6 vehicles for the Special transactions are usually done to inform about the technologies Forces Command. Furthermore, access technology, access markets, prioritized by the FNSS technology we signed the Special Purpose to keep in close contact with the roadmap provide opportunities for Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles customer and to ensure efficiency developing joint projects focused (SPTWAV) contract for a total of 100 or achieve different synergies. We on university-industry collaboration. Pars Scout vehicles. follow these developments closely As a result, FNSS receives Our Saudi Arabia 120mm Mortar, to seize opportunities as they arise. academic consultancy from various Oman Wheeled Armored Combat Defence Turkey: Could universities and hires services in Vehicle (WACV), and Malaysia you inform us about FNSS’s the areas needed. Through these AV-8 projects in the Middle East cooperation activities with sub- meetings and related activities, and the Far East continue without industries and universities? Can FNSS aims to increase successful a problem. We have successfully you share information about the university-industry collaboration completed the qualification phase number of local subcontractors activities year over year. of the medium-weight class tank currently working with FNSS? Defence Turkey: What are KAPLAN MT, which was developed Nail KURT: Our R&D your assessments on FNSS’ jointly with the Indonesian department’s vision is to support competitive capacity in the manufacturer PT Pindad, and we the corporate strategy by leveraging domestic and international signed the first phase of the serial the product portfolio strategy markets? production contract at IDEF’ 19. and receiving guidance from the Nail KURT: FNSS is a medium- In 2018, we also participated in technology roadmap. Determining sized defence industry company the Turquality program. Within the and prioritizing the necessary with two strong joint-venture scope of this support program, the technologies required to achieve partners like Nurol Holding and Minister of Trade offers incentives the designated properties of a BAE Systems. Both Turkish for advertisement, marketing, target product is the basis of the and foreign identity enrich our and institutionalization projects technology roadmap process. corporation structure and this gives & investments, which will further Critical outputs are the results of us a distinct advantage in different strengthen the export success of necessary technology investments, markets. Using our Turkish identity, our company. technology prioritizations, short we have signed numerous export We aim to sign new contracts and medium-term R&D strategies, programs with Muslim countries in 2019 both at home and abroad. action plans, core competency in the Middle East and Southeast Naturally, these sales will not determination, and potential Asia. We also seek business DEFENCE TURKEY 8 ISSUE 93/2019

opportunities in European and South American markets with the © FNSS support of BAE Systems. As we are a medium-sized company, we can make highly flexible decisions and respond to the requests of our customers in every possible way. The vehicles and configurations we have developed specific to the customer requirements in our export programs are the best examples of this. Defence Turkey: What can you tell us about FNSS’s ongoing major export activities, its most important export markets and the share of exports in turnover? Nail KURT: As it is known, KAPLAN Medium Weight Tank FNSS is the export leader of land modernized to what level since vehicles, FNSS can modernize combat platforms in the Turkish 2004? Can you share information the unmodified M113 vehicles Defence Industry and has achieved about the price of the contracts remaining in the inventory with many firsts in this field. The Middle signed so far? How do you plan to an even higher local production and the Far East are among the use the experience gained from commitment. most important export markets this project in the future? Defence Turkey: Currently, for FNSS. We are working on Nail KURT: When the Royal there is a successful ongoing potential export projects for both Saudi Armed Forces decided cooperation between FNSS and Tracked and Wheeled Armored to modernize its various types Malaysia. This collaboration, Vehicles in these regions. We have of M113 Armored Personnel which started with the ADNAN ongoing projects in Malaysia, the Carriers, FNSS provided both an project, continues today with Sultanate of Oman, Saudi Arabia, effective solution and delivered the PARS-II/AV8 Gempita and the United Arab Emirates. this solution in Saudi Arabia by (Storm) Family vehicle project During IDEF’ 19, we signed a undertaking the operation of the that we carry out together with preliminary agreement with our Al-Kharj Maintenance and Repair DRB-HICoM DefTech for the business partner PT-Pindad for the facilities of the Royal Saudi Land Malaysian Army. What can you joint serial production of KAPLAN Forces. During the process that tell us about the current state of Medium Weight Tanks in Indonesia. started in 2004, more than 1,000 this project including the number The development process of the M113s in various configurations and configurations of the vehicles KAPLAN-MT has been completed have been modernized to M113A4 delivered to date? successfully within the framework level with consecutive contracts. Nail KURT: Currently, 160 of a joint development project with The total value of the projects has vehicles have been delivered in the Indonesia. Additionally, we also exceeded US$1 Billion. 120mm Malaysia AV-8 Gempita project, continue our business development mortar integration project for the which includes the development, activities in other regions where modernized vehicles is currently production, and delivery of 257 we see potential such as in Latin underway. If the Royal Saudi Land 8x8 Wheeled Armored Vehicles America. Forces decide to modernize more in 12 configurations. Design So far, FNSS has exported complete vehicle systems to seven countries plus subsystems, parts, and services to many more countries. The volume of our export projects to date has exceeded US$2.6 Billion. FNSS will continue to export to new countries in the future as well. FNSS has generated almost all of its revenues from exports for many years. Currently, the share of exports in our turnover is around 70%. Defence Turkey: What is the current situation of the comprehensive M113 Modernization in Saudi Arabia? © FNSS How many vehicles have been M113A4 with SABER Turret ISSUE 93/2019 9 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 10 ISSUE 93/2019

activities of 11 configurations out of the 12 configurations have been completed. Nine different configurations have already entered the service and the other two configurations will be added to the inventory this year. These vehicle configurations include, the Infantry Fighting Vehicle equipped with the FNSS 25mm Sharpshooter Turret, the Armored Fighting Vehicle equipped with the LCT 30 two-man turret manufactured by Denel Land Systems with a GI30 30mm gun and a 7.62mm coaxial Machine Gun, the Armored Reconnaissance/Surveillance Tank Vehicle (KAPLAN-ATV, and the vehicle was changed in line with Vehicle, Armored Command PARS-ATV) projects which were the operational requirements of the Vehicle, Armored Personnel Carrier signed in 2016? It was previously end-user. equipped with a 12.7mm remote- stated that the deliveries will start Defence Turkey: Could you controlled weapon station, Armored at the beginning of 2019. enlighten our readers about the Ambulance, Armored Repair Vehicle Nail KURT: Qualification tests technical specifications and test (ARV), 120 mm Armored Mortar for KAPLAN ATV and PARS ATV are and delivery schedules of the Carrier (AMC), and the Armored in progress, and the first vehicles will Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV) that CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicle be delivered at the end of 2019. We will be designed and produced (AENBCRV). are developing another configuration from scratch according to the Defence Turkey: Under the of our KAPLAN ATV for the Pedestal user requirements stated under US$500 Million contract signed Mounted CİRİT project signed by the contract signed in March on September 20, 2015, FNSS Roketsan with the SSB, and we will 2017? delivered the first of 172 new- deliver it together with the first Anti- Nail KURT: Currently, we are generation PARS-III 6x6 and Tank Vehicles. at the Critical Design Review 8x8 Tactical Wheeled Armored Defence Turkey: The initial (CDR) phase, and in this project, Vehicles to be developed and ATV design had 4 OMTAS and we reflected the manner of FNSS. produced for the Royal Army of KORNET-E anti-tank missiles on The design review will be done Oman/RAO on July 12, 2017, at a its turret, however, the prototype not only on paper but also on the ceremony held in Gölbaşı, Ankara. vehicles were equipped with a vehicle prototype in the integration What can you share about the dual launcher turret. What was hall. We are going through a long current situation of the project the reason behind this design internal verification process with and the vehicles delivered to change decision? According to this prototype vehicle. There are date? our information, the number of unprecedented requirements for a Nail KURT: The production and missiles carried on the vehicle tracked land vehicle in this project. deliveries of the vehicles as part of was reduced from 10 to 6. The vehicle is expected to act as a our project for the Sultanate of Oman Nail KURT: We started the vessel at sea, and show standard successfully continue following the project with a turret carrying four tracked APC performance on the project schedule. Within the scope missiles, however, during the design ground. We will verify all these of the project, PARS III 6x6 and 8x8 review phase both the ready-to- requirements with 5 prototype vehicles are manufactured in 13 fire missiles on the turret and the vehicles that will run different tests different configurations. More than number of missiles carried inside in parallel. 60 vehicles have been delivered up to now, and this number will exceed 100 by the end of the year. These vehicle configurations include the Reconnaissance and Command vehicle with the FNSS 25mm SABER turret, 120mm Mortar Carrier, Armored Engineering Vehicle, Armored Recovery Vehicle, Armored Ambulance, and Armored Personnel Carriers. Defence Turkey: What can you tell us about the current situation and the projected © FNSS delivery schedules of the Anti- PARS-III 8X8 and 6X6 Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles ISSUE 93/2019 11 DEFENCE TURKEY

Defence Turkey: The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK), which convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN on October 10, 2018, decided to initiate contract negotiations with FNSS in the Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicles (SPTWAV) Project for the procurement of 6x6 Command and Radar Vehicles, 8x8 Sensor and CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicles for the Turkish Land Forces, and 6x6 Armored Combat Vehicles for the Gendarmerie General Command. © Defence Turkey What can you tell us about the total of 100 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles FNSS was displayed PARS Scout 6X6 at IDEF’ 19 in 5 different models which will be Turkish Land Forces. Have you which are the first phase of the based on the PARS WAV? Could completed the deliveries of the qualification tests, were carried out you share information about the vehicles? in Indonesia in July 2018. The co- vehicles, delivery schedules, and Nail KURT: The production produced mine-resistant prototype contract that will also include the contract for the KAPLAN-10 vehicle successfully passed all the FNSS production turret? ATV vehicles, selected as carrier tests and met all the requirements Nail KURT: The Special Purpose vehicles for three Pedestal set by the customer. In August Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle Mounted CİRİT (PMC) Systems, 2018, we conducted the durability (SPTWAV) Project Agreement was was signed between FNSS and and firing tests of our Kaplan MT. signed with the Presidency of Roketsan in August 2017. The The 20-day durability test was Defence Industries (SSB) in April for production activities of the vehicles carried out in the different and rough a total of 100 8x8 and 6x6 vehicles are currently underway, and they terrain conditions of Java Island to be delivered to the Turkish are expected to be delivered to both day and night, and our vehicle Land Forces Command and the Roketsan between December 2019 was tested for more than 2000 km. Gendarmerie General Command, and February 2020. The tests were conducted by the and the signing ceremony was held Defence Turkey: The concept Indonesian Army and Ministry of at IDEF’ 19. Once the contract goes design of the Medium Weight Defence Personnel. The Kaplan MT into effect, we will complete the Tank (MWT) KAPLAN-MT, which completed all tests successfully and development of the vehicles in three was developed in cooperation achieved the highest numbers in its years and deliver all the vehicles. with the Indonesian state-owned class during both field and road Within the scope of the SPTWAV enterprise PT Pindad to meet the tests. The KAPLAN MT became Project, FNSS designed a new needs of the Indonesian Army, the first Medium Weight Class Tank, vehicle based on the PARS family to was launched on November 2-5, which was certified by the armed provide high situational awareness, 2016 at the Indo Defence 2016 forces of a country in the world. The especially during reconnaissance Fair held in Jakarta, the capital Indonesian Army and the Ministry of operations. PARS Scout 6x6 and of Indonesia. The prototype Defence were extremely satisfied 8x8 provide superior mobility vehicle, which was exhibited at with the successful performance of for comfortable and safe driving IDEF 2017, was sent to Indonesia the vehicle. in all kinds of roads and terrain for testing in September 2017 and Defence Turkey: Is the serial conditions, stable driving at high participated in the parade held production contract expected speeds with low risk of understeer on October 5, 2017, as part of the to be signed in 2019? How many and with its transparent armor 72nd Indonesian National Armed MWT vehicles will be built during (ballistic glass) integration, it makes Forces Day. What can you tell the Serial Production Period? a difference for reconnaissance us about the feedback received Nail KURT: The joint serial operations. Furthermore, domestic and the activities carried out in production agreement between subsystems will be used in basic 2018 with KAPLAN-MT called PT-Pindad and FNSS was signed automotive and mission equipment Harimau? at IDEF’ 19. The first batch of such as the engine developed by Nail KURT: Kaplan MT, which serial production will be mutually TÜMOSAN and the powertrain has the highest level of ballistic and determined according to the developed by FNSS. mine/blast protection in its class, requests and planning of the Defence Turkey: KAPLAN-10 provides superior survivability Ministry of Defence. We envisage it ATV was selected as the carrier and mobility in the battlefield with will be 18 vehicles. We predict that vehicle for the 3 Pedestal high firepower and rapid threat the second batch requirement is 106 Mounted CİRİT (PMC) System response time. In 2018, we carried vehicles in different configurations, ordered under the contract out extensive tests in Indonesia. and the budget studies are still signed between Roketsan and The blast/mine resistance tests, ongoing. DEFENCE TURKEY 12 ISSUE 93/2019

Defence Turkey: As FNSS, you are fighting on many fronts at the same time abroad. What difficulties do you face in terms of employment and logistics? Nail KURT: As a company, we anticipated the complex working environment that includes multiple products, multiple projects, and production in more than one country, and we implemented plans that will prepare us for today. We have prepared our Company by continuously training our personnel, © FNSS developing our processes, and KUNDUZ Armored Amphibious Combat Earthmover improving our infrastructure, transfer, and localization. Within Nail KURT: The Turkish land facilities, and capabilities. the framework of these projects, vehicle industry has reached a Constantly searching for better we provide necessary training significant point. It became a methods, improving in every field, to the personnel of our business highly specialized sector with and managing change at the same partners in the related countries intense competition between time form the basis of our core and support the infrastructure private companies, and it has the business philosophies. installation activities. We also carry competence to meet all kinds of The knowledge and experience out studies to identify, qualify, and land vehicle requirements of our we have gained from overseas improve the production activities soldiers with national and cost- projects over the last 20 years of sub-industry companies that effective solutions. Moreover, our have contributed to us significantly. will assist in local production. We industry can sign significant export Undoubtedly, new projects have both start and run these activities contracts. I believe that as long as some challenges, but we know with a core team that we establish we do not make strategic mistakes, how to overcome these difficulties at the beginning of the projects. this performance of the sector will by working hard and using our Therefore, the projects continue continue increasingly. experience. with increasing local employment If we look at our turnover and Defence Turkey: Can you through both theoretical and on- export performance since the day find adequate support in terms the-job training for local personnel. we were founded, I can proudly of local qualified personnel and In some countries, this process may say that FNSS is the leading land- sub-industry in your overseas be longer, and in others, it may be based defence systems company in activities? shorter. Turkey. The number of our vehicles Nail KURT: In our overseas Defence Turkey: Can you in the Turkish Armed Forces service, projects, the possibility of finding make an overall assessment the diversity of our vehicle portfolio, local qualified personnel and of the future of the tracked and and the fact that we have signed capable sub-industry varies from tactical wheeled armored vehicle export contracts over US$2.5 Billion country to country. The projects industry which has made great to date are the most important that we carry out abroad generally progress in the last 25 years in indicators of this. We delivered comprise production activities Turkey? In this context, how does 2,249 Armored Combat Vehicles in such as know-how, technology FNSS position itself? four different configurations to the ISSUE 93/2019 13 DEFENCE TURKEY

Turkish Land Forces Command. These vehicles still form the backbone of our infantry units. We designed and delivered highly niche vehicles, which require high engineering capabilities, such as the SAMUR (OTTER) Rapid Deployable Amphibious Assault Bridge and the KUNDUZ (AACE) Armored Amphibious Combat Earthmover. The TAF is very satisfied with both vehicles and utilize them in operations. PARS 4X4 and KAPLAN- ATV, which were developed as part of the Anti-Tank Vehicle project, Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV), and the ZMA30, which is based on © FNSS the HİSAR platform, are also to SAMUR OTTER enter the inventory. With the PARS 6X6 and SPTWAV projects of the Nail KURT: Tracked and wheeled Nail KURT: Within the scope Special Forces Command, FNSS armored vehicles are the backbone of the IFV-AAPC Modernization will develop the first domestic 6x6 of the armies around the world. There Project initiated by the SSB, we and 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles is serious competition between have submitted our proposal for that will be included in the TAF’s domestic and foreign companies the modernization of the IFVs and inventory. in this field. In this competitive AAPCs in the inventory of the We are also preparing for other environment, it is highly crucial to Turkish Land Forces Command future projects. One of the most correctly understand the needs of (TLFC). The offer includes improved important among these is the customers, meet these requirements mobility, increased firepower, New Generation Armored Fighting on time, and change the game upgraded electronic subsystems, Vehicle (NG-AFV) project. In this with the technologies that make and increased survivability. This context, we closely follow the SSB’s a difference. Therefore, R&D and solution package aims to increase studies on the procurement model Technology development activities the lifecycle of the vehicle by based on the prototype competition are extremely important in terms of 20 years by providing optimum model, and we are making system and subsystem capabilities. firepower and survivability without preparations in this direction. A FNSS devotes approximately 3-4% performance loss despite the competitive prototyping approach of its annual turnover to self-financed increased weight due to additional allows the users to evaluate the R&D activities. As in the past years, requirements to be added to performance of the solutions and we will carry out more than 40 “big the vehicle. In addition to the ensures that the final product and small” R&D projects of various integration of additional electronic meets their expectations. For a sizes in 2019 as well. subsystems, FNSS will use qualified long time, FNSS has participated in Defence Turkey: Are there equipment and subsystems that tests, in various parts of the world, any studies for the half-life are already in the inventory of the competing against the products modernization of the FNSS Turkish Armed Forces for improved of the world’s largest defence products ACV-15 APC, AAPC and logistics performance. As part of the companies. In these competitions, IFV platforms in the inventory? modernization package, ballistic & our products allowed us to sign export contracts by leaving strong competitors behind. I believe that we will be quite successful in future projects with this approach in our country. Defence Turkey: Can you share your thoughts on the importance of R&D in the tracked and tactical wheeled armored vehicles industries? What can you say about the resources you have allocated to R&D as an organization and the R&D activities you are currently carrying out? Are you working on © FNSS new tracked/wheeled armored vehicles? ACV-15 can be fitted with RPG protection net DEFENCE TURKEY 14 ISSUE 93/2019

mine/blast protection of the vehicles will be increased, some critical parts © FNSS of the tracks will be replaced, the electrical system will be completely renewed with existing technological systems and the powertrain will be overhauled. Furthermore, the vehicles will be integrated with a completely new turret. The feedback of Turkish Armed Forces’ during the cross-border operations in Syria demonstrated that there was a need for IFV modernization. We started our studies in this context. Defence Turkey: Can you share information about FNSS’s ongoing studies on Remote- Controlled Turret Systems and export-oriented marketing TEBER-30 Two-Man Turret RCWS activities? Under the 25/30mm Remote Remote-Controlled Turret and one foreign. While designing top priority, with the most effective (RCT) Project, which was initiated our indigenous weapon systems systems, we continue to offer the with a joint product development for our vehicles, we proceed with best to our users in the Middle East cooperation protocol signed two-way feedback in both turret and East Asian countries as well. We with Aselsan in March 2008, and vehicle designs by paying consider user satisfaction as a long- you developed Pençe RCT and maximum attention to vehicle term investment. It is highly critical made it ready for sale following weight distribution, amphibious for us to become a key player in the the firing tests. FNSS exhibited capabilities, suspension system markets where we do business by the SABER-25 New Generation effects, roof rigidity parameters. establishing reliable partnerships, Stabilized Weapon System at Carrying out the turret and vehicle which enable our products to IDEF 2015, the TEBER-30 Two- design process in parallel with provide new solutions to the needs Man Turret System at IDEF 2017 each other allows for a smooth and that may arise during their life cycle. and the TEBER-30 RCT at IDEX easy integration phase. Therefore, Additionally, we follow significant 2019 Fair. What can you tell us we can deliver turnkey projects to business opportunities abroad as about the current situation of the our customers with cost-effective well as in different geographies. aforementioned turret projects, solutions. As a national value of Turkey, the tests performed and/or to ›› Oman Project: 88 SABER-25 were we have successfully delivered be performed, and the potential delivered. more than 4,000 armored combat customers of the systems? ›› Oman Project: 16 RCWS will be vehicles to date. We have a wide Nail KURT: For many years, delivered. range of products ranging from the Sharpshooter turrets were ›› ATV Project: 64 ARCT-KORNET will tracked armored vehicles to delivered to various users in be delivered. medium-weight class tanks, from different variants by increasing ›› ATV Project: 196 ARCT-OMTAS will 4x4 to 8x8 tactical wheeled armored their ballistic protection level and be delivered. vehicles, from amphibious assault equipping them with different ›› MAV Project: 26 dual RCWS will be bridges to armored engineering caliber weapons. In 2015, we delivered. vehicles as well as manned and added one-man SABER-25 and Defence Turkey: Could you unmanned turrets. However, the two-man TEBER-30 turrets to our share your vision, goals, and combat environment of the future manned turret product family. As a expectations for the next 20 years will change considerably with the result of procurement authorities’ of FNSS with our readers? technological advancements in the preference for unmanned turrets, Nail KURT: FNSS conducts defence and civilian sectors. As we manufactured our KORNET activities by focusing on protecting FNSS, our goal is to design and and OMTAS Anti-Tank Remotely our customers & partners and develop the vehicle concepts of Controlled Turret (ARCT) within adding value to them by providing the future. We shape our product the scope of the Anti-Tank Vehicle creative solutions. By increasing portfolio and technology roadmap project. While designing the dual- our performance in defence system in line with these developments. armed remote-controlled weapon exports to even higher levels, we Our goals are quite big, and we system for the MAV project, we aim to be a reliable and notable are advancing on these goals step also developed the FNSS-RCWS, Turkish defence company not only by step with the right strategies as which can be used with 3 different in our country but also across the in the past. types of weapons. The FNSS- world. Defence Turkey: Thank you for RCWS was developed for two While meeting the needs of the your time different projects, one domestic Turkish Armed Forces, which is our ISSUE 93/2019 15 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 16 ISSUE 93/2019

Honeywell Turkey’s Valuable Contributions to the Turkish Defence Industry, Aviation and the Space Industry, Fueled by Turkey’s Resolve to Manufacture its Own Platforms

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Serdar ÇETİNGÜL - General users. So, in order to overcome this, has been developing these systems Manager Central & Eastern Europe we started to collaborate with a local for about 100 years now. Honeywell and Turkey, Honeywell Aerospace partner. There are many advantages has significant experience in talks about Honeywell Turkey, a that are offer to the end user via the numerous platforms/projects in method of distribution. areas such as air conditioning, high potential and rapidly growing Defence Turkey: Will Dormak environmental control systems and division of Honeywell that is well act as a bridge between the life support systems. Moreover, positioned by collaborating with end-user and your company? software development has stood Turkish companies. Honeywell’s Previously, the demands were out in last fifty years. Honeywell has integrated supply chain for the submitted to companies via the been manufacturing mechanics entire European region explores Presidency of Defence Industries over the years, in conjunction with portfolio compatibility with (SSB). Now, will you be identifying these skills, if add the software Turkey’s capabilities. We also the user demands via Dormak capabilities compliment these insight into the activities toward without the involvement of the products, there is a value impact. SSB? When the main contractor gets establishing an indigenous depot Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Within involved in the platform design, the in Turkey to provide maintenance the scope of the projects that are main contractors issue specifications and repair capabilities for military conducted with the SSB, there is regarding the sub-systems, these configurations. Beyond just this view that the executive unit of companies are selected, providing cooperating with companies, the project should be supporting the best solution in all aspects, by Honeywell also works toward the logistical part of the project. the contractor. At the end of the day, including certain companies in Therefore, we do not face any system performance is defined on their global supply chain. problems in the projects, which paper, hereunder the contracts are launched during the recent period. signed and the systems are delivered Defence Turkey: Mr. ÇETİNGÜL, For instance, Turkish Aerospace according to their schedule. Yet, as can you touch on Honeywell’s 2018 (TUSAS) is manufacturing the ATAK the integration of the systems is performance results? Did exports, helicopter as well as being in charge launched, they step into a different turnover and sales fulfill your of the sustainment of the helicopter. realm. We are a company that is well expectations? We’ve observed Before this initiative of the Presidency informed on integration problems as a recession in the growth of of Defence Industries, either the SSB we have experienced them all before certain companies, while some or any given procurement authority and we never let our customers achieve turnovers beyond their procured the equipment and then down in terms of budget and project expectations. How has this period delivered it to the end-user. The end- schedule. We always stand by our been for you thus far and what user maintained the sustainment of word and we’ve built trust over the are your expectations for the such equipment or platforms. Aside years and we continue to build remainder of 2019? from the SSB, the end-users do not trust in this way. We also utilize our Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: 2018 was have their unaffiliated procurement performance indicators. Eventually, a very fruitful year for Honeywell. methods. Certain difficulties arose we are capable of providing our We were successful not only in our from the legislation by working customers quite different values both aviation activities but also in all of our directly with the end-users. The in areas of software and mechanical. activities. We began to collaborate model that we built with Dormak Defence Turkey: R&D is vital for on the distribution side with our local overcomes these difficulties and the development of new products. aviation partner Dormak in 2018. enables us to work closely with the Customer requirements change There, we aim to achieve direct end-user. every year along with technological access to the end-users because Defence Turkey: There is an developments. Can you discuss when we take a look at the existing entity ASFAT Military Factory Honeywell R&D’s resource platforms in the inventory, there are and Shipyard Management Inc.) allocation in conjunction with the always Honeywell components in involved in Turkey. Did ASFAT make rise of importance of R&D activities almost all airborne platforms such any attempt to be involved in this overall, not only for hardware but as the F-16, C-130, UH-1, S-70, business? also for software? CH-47 and Sikorsky. This is partly Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: We are Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: The because of Honeywell’s wide product already collaborating with ASFAT. Our requirements of customers and range. We do not limit our activities operational model involves us with platforms are ever-changing. New in a single area such as engines, the military factories, and our channel requirements emerge throughout the avionics or satellite communication. partner Dormak and it still continues, utilization of the product or platform Instead we are a company that however it will be concluded soon. and the additional capabilities to develops and manufactures all such Defence Turkey: Honeywell is fulfill these requirements need to products. Therefore, we are already a company active in a wide variety be provided to the customer as collaborating with companies of areas in addition to avionics and well. Software has now become a existing in the sector as platform satellite communication. Which requirement in all areas. Internet manufacturer, but due to the features of Honeywell stand out in technology has entered all aspects legislation and public procurement the eyes of your customers? Why of our lives. Everything started to laws, we did not have the opportunity do customers prefer Honeywell? develop very rapidly due to internet to conduct business with the end- Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Honeywell and mobile technologies. We cannot DEFENCE TURKEY 18 ISSUE 93/2019

survive without our mobile phones. What greatly displeases people is that they lose their internet connection as they step onto an airplane. Honeywell has been investing heavily in this area for nearly 5-6 years. There are certain advantages experienced when you increase the frequency 36-37 GHz in K-Band technology. First of all, a smaller antenna starts to conduct the same tasks. Secondly, you are allowed to broaden the band-with thanks to the center frequency and this enables quite rapid data communication. Therefore, you are © Defence Turkey able to conduct real time video calls while flying over oceans on airplanes İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ - Editor of Defence Turkey Magazine, Cem AKALIN - Managing Editor using our systems. People got used to of Defence Turkey Magazine and Serdar ÇETİNGÜL be in constant touch with technology Growing Region and attaches great group. Honeywell has 4 main and they do not to be away from it. importance to the country. All the divisions. Aside from the Aerospace The software I previously mentioned senior executives aim to expand division, there is the division is exactly related with that fact. In very business in this region, especially in generating solutions regarding smart fast or very wide data rates, you are line with a focus placed on emerging buildings – “Honeywell Building able to take down certain information markets, and they wish to give a Technologies - HBT”, and the division such as the operational conditions of chance to the executives from such in charge of industrial automation and the engine/auxiliary power unit (APU), regions as well. chemicals - “Performance Materials the characteristics of the power Defence Turkey: Honeywell and Technologies - PMT” and the distribution, etc. Certain diagnostic Aerospace’s Central Eastern “Safety & Productivity Solutions algorithms are operating underneath. Europe center is located in Poland. - S&PS” division that develops Since you are the designer of the Recently you were assigned and manufactures products and product and as you keep the logs, Honeywell Aerospace’s Regional generate solutions such as barcode no one would know which part will Director of Central Eastern Europe. scanners and industrial printers that break down and when, better than Could you briefly tell us about your will increase efficiency particularly in you. These algorithms also provide areas of responsibility in your new logistics and retail sectors. All these information to the customer on what position? divisions are very active in Turkey. they should do, when required. In this Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Honeywell Defence Turkey: What is the way, the customer continues their Aerospace’s Central Eastern Europe is share of military aviation and operations uninterruptedly, without based in Poland. Therefore, this new defence within the 300 employees experiencing any problems. But position is very challenging in terms of among these four main divisions? when you fail to do this, the airplane job description. I was only in charge of Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: I cannot remains on the ground when one of Turkey and Turkic Republics, and now share exact figures, but I can say that the systems breaks down. 10-11 European countries have been our Aerospace group is the fastest Defence Turkey: So, does included to my job description upon growing division with great growth Honeywell conduct such this new position. There are three potential. monitoring or will the customers vertical specialization areas in the Defence Turkey: Is this case be able to acquire this capability if aerospace area; Defence and Space, in parallel with Honeywell’s status they request? Commercial Aircraft and Business around the world or is it specific to Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: The specific Jets. Therefore, I will be in charge of Turkey? algorithms and several data analyses all these three areas in a very large Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: We are are required at this point. If the region during my new assignment. thriving in parallel with the world. customer requests to do this, we Defence Turkey: You’ve stated Turkey is exerting utmost efforts in also provide that opportunity if the that there are 300 employees in manufacturing its own platforms such technology allows it. Turkey. This staff is in charge of as the Turkish Fighter (TF-X/MMU), Defence Turkey: How did both commercial and military HÜRKUŞ, HÜRJET, and the ATAK- Honeywell’s Turkey office fare in activities in Turkey. Can you 2. Therefore, if you have diversified 2018? breakdown the positions of these solutions from the landing gears to Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: We employ employees? radars, from satellite communication about 300 personnel at Honeywell Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: These to environmental control systems, Turkey. All operational units of numbers comprise the main divisions major projects such as the Turkish Honeywell are very active in Turkey. in which Honeywell is active in Turkey. Fighter contains significant potential Turkish engineers are involved in There are many areas such as for our company. Honeywell TR is decision-making positions. Therefore, industrial control, building automation, a rapidly growing division and it will it is quite critical for us, Honeywell etc. Therefore, our employees are not hopefully continue on its course of already identified Turkey as a Rapidly merely assigned to the aerospace rapid growth. ISSUE 93/2019 19 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 20 ISSUE 93/2019

Defence Turkey: What does Honeywell offer regarding newly developed platforms and which areas do you think you may contribute to in the future? What type of activities have you conducted with companies, such as with Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS)? Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: In terms of platform development projects, our capabilities definitely compliment the requirement of skills of Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS). Our goal is to swiftly present the platform to the market by minimizing the risks. In particular, if these platforms will be on the international market, we may add value to these projects. Turkey © Defence Turkey has great capabilities, but among these capabilities, they do not yet CTS800 A4 Turboshaft Engine have key technologies to utilize these civilian side it contains requirements then they are in compliance with platforms. Consequently, we primarily involving many types of technology. ITAR. There are examples of this. integrate the existing capabilities They may cover slightly more space Is it possible to apply a similar then focus on subjects such as but in terms of life cycle costs the method in such technologies? For certification, because we know very civilian systems sometimes turn out example, the FADEC of the engine well how to manufacture military to be more cost efficient. to be assembled on GÖKBEY was platforms but when we speak of civil Defence Turkey: Even though supposed to be commercial but certification, an expertise is required. they may be more expensive in it was transformed into a military So, by positioning our specialization initial procurement, in the long FADEC. Could such an alternative in certification by collaborating run those figures may be drawn also be applicable for your with Turkish companies, we are to more cost-efficient levels as company’s products? a company capable of assuming part of life cycle management with Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Actually, it the integration of multiple systems the help of commercial systems. can be. You have provided a very that TUSAS can fully trust. We are Moreover, there are no problems good example, there was a road intensely working with TUSAS in all regarding ITAR. map to take the engine from ITAR if platforms as well. Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Actually, FADEC was designed again but this Defence Turkey: Export the price is more affordable with the method was not preferred since the restrictions come to the fore as initial procurement as commercial initial procurement costs became the defence industry products volumes are very large. In other high. It is not always applicable, but generally contain sensitive words, if you are capable of seizing the requirement of the customer technologies. Certain products the opportunity to use a component stands out at this point. The camera and technologies emerged utilized in commercial platforms in a and designator can be procured on the agenda in negotiations military platform, then that is the most separately. The changes you have that you have conducted so far ideal solution. We are putting forth mentioned affect the non- recurrent regarding this issue. Could there the alternatives here. We are able to costs, but the customer has to be any restrictions or limitations on progress to a certain point depending confirm this from the very beginning. sharing such technologies? What on the criteria set for the platform to We are always open to such methods, type of solution will you be offering be developed by TUSAS. However, but since generally a cost efficient in such a case? when the solutions fully developed for procurement method is preferred with Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Our military platforms are required, then limited budgets, the more of-the shelf approach at this point is as follows; we are subject to the restrictions products you offer, the easier it gets For instance, when we receive a identified by governments. As far for the customer. request on an APU from TUSAS, two as I know, until today Honeywell Defence Turkey: In fact a rather different methods may apply. It is technologies has not encountered long road map was designed possible to position it as a fully military any restriction issues for utilization in for the T625 GÖKBEY project solution or a civilian system that will Turkey. as we have noted, but later as enable military performance. Both Defence Turkey: For instance, Turkey decided to fulfill its serial have advantages and disadvantages. when you install the laser production requirements over the Products manufactured fully for designator in the FLIR system to indigenous engine, it appears that military purposes are more compact an armed or unarmed UAV it is the CTS800-4AT would be only be and durable as military platforms are noncompliant with ITAR. But if the used in the prototype or in a part of designed to solve the problem within Laser Designator and the FLIR are the serial production. W hat is the a shortage of space. However, on the cleared from customs separately, current status of this activity? How ISSUE 93/2019 21 DEFENCE TURKEY

many engines will be delivered, when will they be installed in the helicopters, and will your engine take part in the test flight? The difference between CTS800- 4AT and CTS800-4A includes only certain application activities conducted for the platform. In fact, 95% of the engine has the same features. The engine utilizes during the hover flight was the engine delivered as part of this project as well. The deliveries are still going on and the prototype stage is intended to be completed until 2020. 10 engines © Cem DOĞUT will be delivered within the scope of the development stage of the T129 ATAK Helicopters project. Not whole lot of the engines support and supply chain team emerges inevitably. Are you will be utilized for the test flights; frequently pay a visit to Turkey and contributing to maintenance some of them will be used as part negotiate with many companies, and depot level maintenance of the ground tests. We have already assessing their capabilities. we are requirements of existing engines, delivered 6 engines up to now, and also aiming to constitute a robust or are any activities on the we will be delivering four more engine supply chain and this is quite critical establishment of this capability in the earliest time. Whole engines will for us as it will also strengthen our being conducted with your be in CTS800-4AT configuration. position in the global market. company, or does the 1st Main Defence Turkey: Previously, you Defence Turkey: Have there Maintenance Command undertake made a work share contract with been any requests from your this mission alone? TEI. Could you speak of a figure company regarding avionics Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: The SSB on the deliveries made to TEI up apart from the engine, or in other identified TEI to address this to date? Within this period was areas within the scope of the T625 process. The project will become any issue on quantity increase or GÖKBEY project? Have you made active for depot level maintenance an additional work share brought a proposal for other systems? very soon. Depot level maintenance is to the agenda? Are there any Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Aselsan composed of two phases: first is the activities to this end? provides the avionic systems of the allocation and establishment of the Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Actually, TEI T625 GÖKBEY project. We have been depot and second is the sustainment is designing a certain part, a module cooperating with Aselsan for many phase. of the CTS800 engine. This module years. Therefore, there may be certain Defence Turkey: You dispatches at our facilities from TEI technologies that we did not directly mentioned that the SSB and TEI facilities, the integration is completed conduct with Turkish Aerospace but will collaborate. Has it become in our plant and then it is delivered were supplied by Aselsan. official? Have you been identified not only to the customers in Turkey Defence Turkey: Regarding the as the subcontractor? but also to other customers. In the export of the T129 ATAK helicopter, Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Yes, the very recent period, we have been the export license for the engine for contract was signed. The Depot examining not merely the engine but 30 T129s to be sold to Pakistan has Level Maintenance facility will be also other alternatives overlapping the not yet been granted by the U.S. established within TEI. TEI’s capabilities. We initially started Could you please enlighten us on Defence Turkey: Could you in the following way, nearly 5 years this subject? What is the current indicate a figure regarding the ago, as a result of the analyses we status of this project? engine’s Depot Level Maintenance conducted over certain parts within Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: As far requirement? the CTS800 engine, we discussed as I know, this issue is still being Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: All the parts that could or could not evaluated by the U.S. Government. the engines we developed are be manufactured by TEI. Certain You may get more information from operating with the condition-based parts over the engine were not fully Turkish Aerospace since it is a project maintenance concept. There is compatible with TEI’s capabilities. conducted by that company. no fixed term, conditions trigger They requested other parts and those Defence Turkey: In terms maintenance and this offers a value components were subject to licence of depot level maintenance, to the user more than an fixed- restrictions. Our existing approach is the ATAK helicopter reached a interval maintenance concept under quite change. We are examining the significant figure of 43-44 with all circumstances. whole Honeywell portfolio (landing the Gendarmerie Helicopter. If Defence Turkey: When we gears, APU, gearbox, etc.) not on you think of it as two engines, it analyze UAV engines on paper, the basis of just engine and working is around 80-90, in the end these for instance, they go under on putting forth solutions in line with are engines that are used for maintenance after 600 hours the capabilities existing in Turkey. an average of 4-5 years and the of utilization, and after three Our colleagues from the integrated requirement for maintenance maintenance instances they are out DEFENCE TURKEY 22 ISSUE 93/2019

of service end of the 1,800 hours. The engine of particularly UAVs requires maintenance in the range of 34 or 36 hours. In this case, for example, the Air Force may prefer to put it under maintenance after flying it twice as 18 – 18 hours rather than flying it once 24 hours. Does this apply to the CTS800 as well? Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: In some engines, maintenance is required after a period of determined hours. In our engines, you only change specific parts with a certain life cycle, but you © Cem DOĞUT keep going to utilize the engine as long as it signals its malfunction light Turkish Armed Force’s Chinook CH-47F Multi-Mission Helicopter Defence Turkey: Are you also time, we collaborated with the U.S. customer. When we examine the involved in the avionic side of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). depot capability, there are other Chinook helicopters, besides the An application was made to the FAA components in it as well such as engine? through a channel partner. It applied engine test cells; Honeywell does Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: In this to FAA by expressing that it wishes not manufacture engine test cells. helicopter, we take part in the engine, to use its existing infrastructure It acts according to its customer’s navigation, heat exchanger, HUMS – for the military engine and when a preferences. Health Usage Monitoring System and breakdown concerning the remaining Defence Turkey: In Chinooks, APU- Auxiliary Power Unit - systems 5% emerges, it wishes to change the engine code of the U.S. Land but there is another APU in the it with a part in the Honeywell Forces and the export versions configuration in Turkey. Here, the sub configuration and committed that this is slightly different. Does this system engine is of essential concern will not cause an interference with its difference arise due to the to the customer. airworthiness. The FAA accepted this configuration? Defence Turkey: The quantities and therefore a path was opened to Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Turkey uses increase in the engine aspect. all international customers. Ultimately, the GA version. GA is the military The Turkish Armed Forces will we can establish an indigenous depot configuration and the L configuration acquire this capability for the first here, and provide the maintenance is the Honeywell version. As time, when we approach it from and repair capabilities for the military the procurement of helicopters a geographical perspective, this configuration. Activities to this end are actualized through the FMS platform will be used quite heavily are continuing. channel, and mostly international and the issue will eventually Defence Turkey: Will this depot users are utilizing the GA version. come the point of Depot Level be operated by TEI or Honeywell? The configuration of this model is Maintenance. Are there any Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: This point authorized by the U.S. Government. activities being conducted to this is not clear yet. Honeywell does The customers that utilized the GA end? not have any initiative, but Turkey version previously had to dispatch Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Yes, there may have an initiative at that point. the engines to a depot under the are. The following development; Honeywell’s approach to this issue auspices of the U.S. for maintenance. two types of engine could be is that the customer establishes But as we resolved this issue with used in Chinooks. One is a military the depot and Honeywell provides the FAA, this availed us to establish configuration and the other is the the required support to the Depot Level Maintenance here. Honeywell configuration. In the military configuration and Honeywell configuration, about 95% of the engines are composed of the same parts. Both are manufactured by Honeywell. However, the military configuration engines are powered the Turkish Armed Force Chinooks. Until now, we could not conduct the maintenance of the military configuration as Honeywell. A depot belonging to the U.S. army executed this maintenance for the customers. But all the international customers requested for a rapid reaction for the © Boeing MRO process when they dispatch the engines to the depot. In the recent Chinook’s TP55-GA-714 Engine ISSUE 93/2019 23 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 24 ISSUE 93/2019

Defence Turkey: What is the status of Honeywell’s cooperation with the sector companies in Turkey such as Alp Aviation, Aselsan and TUSAS? Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: As I have just mentioned, our colleagues in charge of the integrated supply chain for the whole European region are constantly visiting Turkey and instead of adapting a certain sub- system to Turkey’s capabilities, they are working to find which components are included in the portfolio compatible with Turkey’s © Ervey Martinez capabilities. Since we manufacture numerous systems, we do not have The Quality Control of T55 Engine a strategy of establishing a factory that we will make our mark in far collaborating with all commercial in Turkey and performing production better projects in the upcoming aviation actors in Turkey as there are here. Instead, we approach the period. a remarkable number of Honeywell issue as to how to integrate existing Defence Turkey: Which components within the commercial capabilities and how to make them other activities have you been platforms as well. available on the market more rapidly. conducting in Turkey? Are there Defence Turkey: Does Therefore, industrial cooperation is any other projects you want to Honeywell Turkey act as a bridge inevitable. Beyond just cooperating mention? regarding maintenance and repair with companies, we are also working Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: At present, of the sub systems for military toward including certain companies we are focusing on real time platforms in case of breakdown? If in our global supply chain as well. connectivity. It is possible to digitalize so, is the user directly applying to Defence Turkey: Have the products, which you may never your company or does it call your you managed to include any think of, it is even possible to office in the U.S.? Can you share companies in your Supply Chain digitalize an engine and this process the process with us? or is there such potential? is providing incredible advantages to Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: On the Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Yes, we customers. commercial side, we have colleagues did. I do not want to disclose their Defence Turkey: We’ve focused taking care of the problems faced by names now, I will be announcing on the military dimension so the users. In the end, the customers the companies in the recent time far. What type of activities have surely get in touch with us if a product because we have been through a you been conducting in Turkey - whether military or commercial – very intense process, and we are regarding civil aviation? Which needs to return to a factory in any now very close to finalizing. companies are included in your part of the world. Defence Turkey: What kind customer portfolio? Defence Turkey: Is the supply of developments have occurred Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: One of the chain in Turkey, which you during this period with Alp Aviation most crucial features of Honeywell previously mentioned, only taking regarding both the F-35 and that distinguishes the company part in the defence side or are commercially? Did the production among the competition is that it is there any companies supporting and deliveries start or is it still very active in both commercial and you also on the commercial side? under the design phase? military areas. So, the systems we Is your current search designated Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Alp Aviation mention are revealed through a joint for military purposes or is it also is a very successful company, in engineering infrastructure. Though it for the civilian side as well? respect to the landing gear the has a different packaging in military Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: We do production of certain complex platforms, the internal algorithms are not categorize our search here as mechanical parts was launched same for Radar Altimeters as with the military and commercial, but I have and their deliveries were made as commercial side. Sometimes the to note that the capabilities of the well. Alp Aviation is a company commercial side may become more defence sector companies in Turkey successfully using lean production demanding in terms of performance, are quite developed. Because, as methodologies and has the culture and in respect to packaging and you know, Turkey has become a of operating with international optimization, the military side may country capable of developing its standards. Therefore, its customers become more demanding. At the end own platforms. Since we will be are capable of monitoring the of the day, this brings our company focusing on the capabilities during production stage of the components an advantage; you observe the selection process, the companies in real-time. Alp Aviation’s delivery developments on the civilian side may be on the military side but performance is quite good as well, while developing solutions that there are no obstacles preventing and this is a very unique opportunity may fulfill the requirements of the us from collaborating with these for companies like us. Alp Aviation military side. As a result, a very companies for the technologies on is a very good supplier and I believe robust portfolio emerges. We are the commercial side. ISSUE 93/2019 25 DEFENCE TURKEY

Defence Turkey: The in-flight advantages, and as Honeywell we tracking of avionics that you see our future in that context. We mentioned could be conducted believe we may create very effective by Honeywell or by company X, benefits that the customers have Y, or Z. Did any company in Turkey never thought of, in their operations. apply to your company for such a All the solutions developed are the requirement, or for establishing a systems we refer as ‘connected’. capability? And Honeywell underlines the power Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: The of this connection we call “the power subject you mention requires highly of connected” not only in aerospace different working conditions. In its area but in all main business groups. simplest form, interpreting certain This may either be the automatic data by sharing and using satellite control system for a refinery or a Serdar ÇETİNGÜL communication also falls under the smart building control center of General Manager CEE (Central & Eastern Europe), & Turkey Honeywell Aerospace area you mention and optimizing a shopping mall or a passenger normal functioning is also the part aircraft. Here it is important to Serdar ÇETİNGÜL is Aerospace of this. Therefore, I can say that we constantly collect data from physical Leader for Central Eastern Europe are at the starting point with our products and mechanical systems, and Turkey at Honeywell Aerospace. customers in Turkey. transferring that data to the cloud Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Defence Turkey: Where does and keeping it there as big data then Honeywell Aerospace is a technology and services leader in three main Turkey stand in Honeywell’s in that way achieving increases in sectors: Air Transport & Regional, projections for the upcoming efficiency, malfunction management Business & General Aviation, and period? and the increase in the benefits and Defense & Space. Serdar ÇETİNGÜL: Turkey is efficiency to the maximum level In this position Serdar is for a crucial country for us. We do not by using the correct analytic tools. leading, owning and coordinating all the consider Turkey merely as a market. The world is going towards this Aerospace Business (airlines, business Our Honeywell Turkey organization point. Honeywell positions itself as & general aviation and defense) in is the management center of all a leader in these technologies and Central & Eastern Europe and Turkey countries in Central Asia. We have over 25.000 software engineers by leading regional Customer Core a lot to contribute to the Turkish are employed globally. The Teams including business & sales industry, aviation and space industry company now positions itself as managers to deliver on business in this country as Turkey wishes to a Software Industrial Technology objectives and customer commitments manufacture its own platforms. We leader. Honeywell manufactures and developing & maintaining extensive have a wide portfolio, and maybe if we thousands of types of products but interface with crossfunctional team, were only an avionics manufacturer, in addition, and it develops software including Marketing & Product we may be competing only with to enable communication between Management, Engineering, Integrated Turkish companies at the end of them in order to create maximum Supply Chain, Contracts/Legal, Export the day, but we are not a company benefit. Almost all the products we / Compliance, and Customer & Product focused on a single product. We manufacture are being designed Support. never positioned our company in that in a way to operate with software. Before this role, he was responsible way. In other words, while a customer The thing that distinguishes our for Turkey and Central Asia countries is designing a platform, the value we company amongst our rivals for Aerospace Defense as a Regional will be adding here is to reduce the is that they all lack the domain Business Director. duration of the platform’s launch to knowledge that we own. Honeywell Serdar has been at Honeywell market and to minimize the risks. systems are being used in tens of since 2013. Before Honeywell, he Because, when you bring together thousands of aircraft in the world. spent almost twenty years at various the systems at the beginning, the Honeywell systems operate in Aerospace & Defense companies integration problems specific to that thousands of refineries, and our with a focus on Design & Systems platform arise then. These all need smart building systems are being Engineering, Sales, Business to be planned appropriately and used in hundreds and thousands Development, Program & Project previous experiences need to be of buildings. Honeywell has been Management and Consultancy. transferred thoroughly to this process. doing this for over 100 years, and Serdar brings extensive experience Big and especially complex systems now when you combine this domain in business development, leadership may severely affect the launch of the knowledge with software and go for and management development, from platform to market in terms of project optimization and add the technology the ‘High Growth Region’ perspectives, to Honeywell. schedule. The Turkey market is of the “Internet of Things”, the era Serdar earned a Bachelor of quite crucial for us; we try to provide that we call Industry 4.0 a new Science & Master of Science degrees similar support to the end-users as technology age starts at that very in electrical engineering from Middle we provide to the OEMs (Original point. Innovation in this age is what East Technical University Turkey. Later Equipment Manufacturer). Software we will nourish with our most critical on, after having 10 years of industry and this mechanical world started to vision and seasoned experience. experience he earned Master of combine, in other words the physical Defence Turkey: Thank you Business Administration degree from realm and the digital realm started for sparing your time for our the same university. to merge. This will afford many readers DEFENCE TURKEY 26 ISSUE 93/2019

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by Cem DOĞUT Successfully The Anatolian Eagle 2019 Air Force attended the event with 6 limitations and without being affected Training Exercise was conducted x F4E-2020s of the 111st Squadron, by civilian air traffic. at the Konya 3rd Main Jet Base F-16C/D of the 113rd, 132nd, 152nd During the training held at the Command on June 17-28. In a and 161st Squadrons, with KC-135R Anatolian Eagle, the blue forces realistically simulated operational of the 101st Squadron, with E-7T of (units/elements attending the training) environment, the Anatolian Eagle the 131st Squadron, with CN-235M attack the targets in thethe red zone Training Exercise is executed both and AS-532UL of the 135th Squadron protected by the enemy’s air defence nationally and internationally every and with C-160D “MİLKAR-2U” systems and the aircraft within the year at the Anatolian Eagle Training aircraft of the 221st Squadron. scope of the identified scenarios. Center to increase the training The Anatolian Eagle Training During the training, F-16C/D jets from level of pilots, air defence staff and Center (AKEM) established at the the 132nd Squadron of Weapons controllers in operations, where 3rd Main Jet Base in 2001 is one of and Tactics fly and act as the red they experience and improve joint the world’s most developed tactical force, in other words the enemy. and combined operation methods, training centers with its broad At the Anatolian Eagle Operation which minimizes losses under real airfield, realistic threat environment Center, data/information transfer operation conditions and increasing and serves many participants and between all air vehicles, ground task effectiveness to the maximum pilots of friendly and allied nations. threat systems, early warning aircraft, level. Since the establishment of the The Anatolian Eagle airfield featuring ground surveillance radars and all center, a total of 41 training terms one of the greatest worldwide military components are monitored in real- composed of 23 international and training areas with a width of about time, coordinated and evaluated. 18 national and about 24,000 sortie 330 km at a North-South direction flights have been accomplished with and about 400 km at an East-Westst the participation of 15 countries. direction enables many aircraft to In this year’s international realize their flight tactics without any Anatolian Eagle 2019 Training Exercise, Azerbaijan Air Force participated with 3 observers, U.S. Air Force with 6 x F-15Es, Italian Air Force with 3 x AMX A-11s, Qatar Air Force with 1 x C-17 and 1 x C-130J, NATO with 1 x E-3A, Pakistani Air Force with 6 x JF-17s, Royal Jordanian Air Force with 3 x F-16AM/ BMs, Turkish Naval Force with 2 x Frigates and 1 Torpedo Boat. Turkish ISSUE 93/2019 27 DEFENCE TURKEY

The Air Combat Maneuvering to the TAF. Within this framework, Training with JF-17 aircraft that were Instrumentation – ACMI System is another scenario of the training was co-produced between China and used to this end. An ACMI System the joint operation conducted with Pakistan this year. The Pakistan Air is installed on the air platforms in the Frigates and Assault Boats cruising in Force participated in the Anatolian form of an external pod and enables the South Mediterranean. Moreover, Eagle Training due to logistic reasons the air-to-air and air-to-ground some equipment was dropped by the with the F-16 Squadron during combat training of the pilots and Qatari C-17 and C-130-J aircraft as previous years. operations in an effective fashion. part of the training and meanwhile Within the scope of the training On account of the RF data link with a the blue forces executed the Civil Air exercise, “Spotter Days” were held high range and high speed features Patrol (CAP) task. on June 25-26 and over 300 local and integrated processors, the ACMI and foreign aviation photographers System is capable of advanced air- © Cem DOĞUT attended the event. Within the to-air and air-to-ground combat framework of the activities organized training capabilities such as a real- for Spotter Days, the Turkish Stars time autonomous position generator, and F-4E 2020 aircraft performed weapon simulation and real-time hit formation flight which was the first notification. Within the scope of the time in Turkish Aviation History and training, the MİLKAR-2U intelligence, saluted the This formation flight surveillance and reconnaissance accompanied by 6 NF-54/B and (ISR) aircraft of the 221st Squadron 4 F-4E 2020 was imprinted in the identified the ground targets on the memories of the spotters as an training field and designated the historical moment. Moreoverall targets to the aircraft commissioned Another considerable point in the the participant aircraft passed to attack with the air-to-ground task Anatolian Eagle Training Exercise was overhead with various formation under the blue forces. In the recent the attendance of the U.S. Air Force in flights at this stage. On June 28, the period, the development of joint the operation with F-15Es despite the International Anatolian Eagle 2019 and combined operation methods increasing tension between the U.S Training Exercise was successfully of the Naval and Air Forces units/ and Turkey. Additionally, the Pakistan accomplished with the deployment elements are of great importance Air Force joined the Anatolian Eagle of all participants.

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FEINDEF, The International Defence and Security Fair was held for the First-Time in Madrid, Spain The International Defence and Security Exhibition, FEINDEF, organized by TEDAE and AESMIDE - the two Spanish business associations in the sector - with the © FEINDEF support of the Ministry of Defence, is the first exhibition of its kind to take place in Spain. The Fair, which had to expand its initial exhibition space due to the high demand, spanned 14,000 square meters of exhibition space with a premium conference program designed at the highest level. The exhibition hosted 48 official delegations of 32 countries and brought together 150 exhibitors from 11 different countries, including the main companies in the sector like Navantia, Airbus, Indra, Leonardo, ROBLES; the Secretary of State Susana MALCORRA; the Director of Tecnobit, Expal, GDELS-Santa for Defence, Ángel OLIVARES; the the European Defence Agency, Jorge Bárbara Sistemas etc. In addition, Chief of Staff of Defence (JEMAD, DOMECQ and Head of Unit 1 Defence numerous small and medium-sized by its acronym in Spanish), TG - DG GROW - European Commission, companies that make up the supply Fernando Alejandre MARTÍNEZ; the Alain ALEXIS, among others. chain were presented, accounting for Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), more than 67% of the total number of GE Francisco Javier Varela SALAS; exhibitors. Defence Turkey Magazine Innovation, Dual Technologies the Chief of Staff of the Air Force was represented by Ms. Ayşe EVERS, (JEMA), GA Javier Salto MARTÍNEZ- and Employment as the our magazine’s editor-in-chief. AVIAL; Admiral Chief of Staff of Backbone of Defence Defence Turkey Magazine was also the Navy (AJEMA), AG Teodoro the only Turkish Media in attendance The event had also an extensive LÓPEZ CALDERÓN and the Director at the exhibition. program of forums and conferences General of Armament and Material, The first edition of FEINDEF in which current defence issues were AL Santiago GONZÁLEZ GÓMEZ. closed its doors with successful addressed. Employment, Innovation As the main promoters of FEINDEF, visits by more than 10,000 defence and Women’s Forums were among representatives from the Spanish professionals. Moreover, with the the topics in the program, which were Ministry of Defence visited the Fair presence of European defence-related discussed and explored with several on all three days, engaging in the institutions, many opportunities for round tables in which experts debated opportunity to get a closer look at the international collaboration offered the perspectives of the sector. products, concepts and services on by the new European defence Innovation and dual technology were display. policy framework has arisen. the central main themes. The fair also attracted the interest FEINDEF, as a meeting point for The Employment Forum was of other high-level authorities as the industry, was an ideal setting geared toward the so-called Special the Minister of Science, Innovation to promote collaboration between Availability Reservists, troops and and Universities, Pedro Duque; the companies in the sector in terms of seamen who at 45 years end their Secretary of State - Director of the investment in R&D and technology. contractual relationship with the National Intelligence Centre, Félix There were numerous signatures on Armed Forces, and also these Sanz ROLDÁN and the Director collaboration agreements between topics were of special interest to General of Recruitment and Civil private companies, and in addition, Human Resources (HR) managers of Education, Amparo VALCARCE. collaborations between companies companies in the sector. Many other international and public institutions were confirmed The Defence and Security authorities were present at the as well. innovation Brokerage (DSiB), the different activities and forums of the FEINDEF had the participation entrepreneurship forum of the first exhibition, such as the former head of of first level authorities such as edition of FEINDEF focused its the UN Secretary-General’s Cabinet the Minister of Defence, Margarita attention on innovation and dual and former minister of Foreign Affairs, technology through a brokerage and ISSUE 93/2019 29 DEFENCE TURKEY

various round tables. 20 projects were selected and presented to © FEINDEF specialists from the university world, the Armed Forces and national and international companies in a 3x3 brokerage format (three slides in three minutes). The proposals were framed within the areas defined by the European Defence Action Plan (EDAP): electronics, meta-materials, drones, robotics, etc. Companies, representatives of the Armed Forces and of the Administration, including the Director General of Armament and Material (DIGAM), the AL Santiago R. González GÓMEZ, and the Deputy Director General of Coordination and Institutional Relations of the Ministry Forum addressed how gender The sector has a high technological of Science and Innovation, Felipe mainstreaming in peacekeeping level, based on the high investment Formariz POMBO participated in this operations and national training in R&D and the continuous activities forums with the aim of sharing the programs for military and police focused on innovation. Being one different approaches and defining the personnel has contributed to conflict of the sectors that invests more in challenges and needs of the future. prevention and resolution. R&D compared to others, exceeding Additionally, there was a Round Table, 10% of turnover. It is a sector with moderated by GD Jose Luis MURGA a high added value associated with New Products and most of its activities, and it also has (PLATIN), in which the new European Innovation at FEINDEF Defence Policy and the new lines of a high industrial and technological financing it brings with it was debated. During the exhibition, lot of complexity that favours the novelties were presented. Some of competitiveness of our industry on them as a result of new programs an international level. Many of the Gender Equality and driven by the Spanish Ministry of technologies developed in the military Female Talent Debated at Defence, such as the presentation of field are dual in nature, which makes the Women’s Forum the new Engineering Combat Vehicle them useful in the civil field, thus (ECV), of GDELS-Santa Bárbara helping to strengthen the country’s The FEINDEF Women’s Forum SISTEMAS, and two of the turrets technological and industrial base. was an initiative of the organizers to competing for the VCR 8x8 program, The high degree of highlight the important role of women the first one which is the result of the internationalization of this industry in peace processes and to promote collaboration between Navantia and is one of the keys to its stability. the participation of women in the Expal, and the second one is the fruit More than 83% of total turnover Security and Defence sectors as well of the partnership between Indra, corresponds to exports, which in as in the technological and scientific Escribano Mechanical Engineering nominal terms means around 4,930 sectors. The Forum was created and Leonardo. million euros per year. Sales have with the aim of sharing experiences, Technological advances were been made to a total of 67 countries, exchanging opinions, analysing exhibited too, such as the new through international defence trends and discovering new talents. USV of Marine Instruments, the programs, international industrial Spain is one of the European development of the new displays for cooperation agreements and direct countries with the highest percentage the F18 of Tecnobit-Oesía Group, sales. The main clients of Spanish of women in the Armed Force, tripling, the new rucksack with built-in airbag Defence companies are international for example, Italy. In the Spanish of Altus Yuma which is capable of Consortiums, which account for Armed Force, only 12.8% of the saving a soldier’s life if caught in an around 36% of total defence exports. troops are women, a percentage that avalanche. These novelties confirm These are followed in importance by drops to 9.2% in the case of officers. the important role of investments in Europe (25%), the Middle East and As a result of the late incorporation R&D in the industry. North Africa (6%) and the United of women into military life, barely 30 States (6%). years ago. Despite the low figures, By market segments, aeronautics Spain is one of the European Union Defence Industry Key to also leads the Defence export market countries with more women among Strengthening Spain’s Industrial with an advantage, accounting for its ranks. It is slightly below France and Technological Base more than 71% of the sector’s total and Greece, with more than 15% The defence and security market sales abroad. Behind this are naval of women among its ranks, but well with 7.8%, land vehicles with 6.1% above Italy, whose Armed Forces only is one of Spain’s sectors with the greatest strength and economic and ancillary services with 5.7% of have 4.3% of women. total export turnover. In this regard, the Women’s projection, with a turnover of more than 5,900 million euros per year. DEFENCE TURKEY 30 ISSUE 93/2019

The Government of Spain © Indra Closed 2018 with a Significant investment in Defence In the last six months, more than 12.7 billion euros have been approved in large multiyear contracts. The new investment cycle ensures the development of Spanish R&D and thousands of jobs in Spain. In the last quarter of 2018, the Government of Spain promoted a new cycle of investment in Defence, with the approval of large contracts that exceed 12,7 billion euros and which represent the largest investment in the sector in the last 20 years. Last December, the Council Fostering Innovation and the bodies of the Ministry of Defence to of Ministers approved three of the Dual Nature of Technology participate in various dual programs. industry’s key programs: F-110 frigate, At the same time, the Ministry 8x8 VCR, and the modernization for the Benefit of Society of Defence calls each year for a of the Eurofighter. These programs Dual technologies are an selection process for R&D projects involve not only the Ministry of important part of the Spanish “of interest to Defence”, with the aim Defence but also the Ministry of industrial fabric. The interaction of being included in the program of Industry. Thanks to these plans, the between universities, research centers Cooperation in Scientific Research development of Spanish R&D is and the defence industry has led to a and Development in Strategic guaranteed, and tens of thousands merge of strictly “military” and “civil” Technologies (COINCIDENTE of jobs are secured throughout Spain in R&D developments. The defence program). This initiative, for the for years to come. and security sector are aware of the promotion of dual technologies, These three contracts represent need to work side by side with the seeks to benefit from adapting civil an investment of 7,331 million euros civil world, promoting innovation and developments that can also meet in a Multiannual Plan until 2032, and the dual nature of technology for the military needs. the creation of more than 8,500 direct benefit of society. and indirect jobs throughout Spain. Internet, GPS or microwaves Since June 2018, the ministry led by are some of the best-known cases Europe Moves Towards a Margarita ROBLES has also given the of this type of technology that were Common Defence Policy green light to the modernization of developed in response to defence Currently, 80% of defence Chinook helicopters and Piraña Army needs and which became popular spending in European countries is vehicles, as well as the acquisition of when the technology crossed over to done on an individual basis. The a fourth Super Puma helicopter for the the civil sphere. European Defence Fund has been set Air Force. These synergies add value to up to support investment in research, Last July, the Council of Ministers technological cooperation and the development and joint procurement also approved the processing of a exploitation of investments, since programs across the Union. The new agreement to guarantee the technology is developed once and is European Union is taking great strides Armed Forces access to data from the later adapted to multiple applications. towards a common defence policy. In new generation SpainSat satellites. The European Union is also recent years, a multitude of initiatives This latest investment drive by the investing resources in this type have emerged to homogenize Ministry completes the effort made of technological development, investments in this area. during 2018 in Defence, which began especially with the Horizon 2020 The EU is the second region in the in the first half with the approval of program, in which mechanisms have world in terms of military spending, some important contracts such as been articulated to promote the surpassed only by the United States, the updating of the Navy Harriers, for participation of different units and which in 2015 doubled European 19.6 million euros, or the acquisition of basic night vision modules for the © FEINDEF Army, for a value of 14.4 million euros. The approval of all these programs confirms the Defence industry as a strategic sector within the Spanish industrial fabric. Positioning Spain at the forefront in the development of its own R&Dis a key element when it comes to forming European consortiums as envisaged in the new European Defence Action Plan. ISSUE 93/2019 31 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 32 ISSUE 93/2019

defence spending. Despite this level of investment, its fragmentation within the EU means that between Navantia, EXPAL 25,000 and 100,000 million euros are considered inefficient expenditure. and Elbit Systems For example, while the US has only one model of tank, in Europe there are at least five different models, and the Present TIZONA, the same applies to combat aircraft. Each country has its own procurement policy, which means 30mm Unmanned that approximately 80% of defence procurement is carried out individually, which increases the rate of duplication Turret for the 8x8 of in the Union’s systems. On the other hand, Europe continues to be highly dependent on foreign technologies, the Spanish Army at mainly the United States. FEINDEF European Programs Considering this data, the European Union has proposed ambitious programs to alleviate the effects of duplication and fragmentation, as well as to promote the development of its own technologies. This is the first time that the EU has allocated EU funds to finance defence-related projects and activities. The main project is the European Defence Action Plan (EDAP), which aims to coordinate Member States’ defence investments. The EDAP’s © Navantia most important instrument is the European Defence Fund (EDF), Navantia, EXPAL and Elbit The presentation of TIZONA in through which funds are channelled Sytems officially present TIZONA, FEINDEF confirms the agreement into research, financed directly the 30mm unmanned turret for signed by the three companies in by the EU, and development and the Program “Combat Vehicle on December 2018, which will allow procurement, where the EU will Wheels” (VCR 8x8) of the Spanish both the production in Spain create incentives for Member States Army, at FEINDEF, the International of the towers and their future to cooperate with each other. This Defence Exhibition held in Madrid maintenance and updating. fund is expected to mobilize around from the 29th to 31st of May. In this program, Navantia €13 billion over the period 2021-2027. An institutional event held provides the knowledge, Prior to the EDF, the EU created at Navantia’s stand at the show experience and facilities with a two initiatives to test the feasibility had an important presence by high capacity to integrate and of earmarking European funds for the Ministry of Defence and the manufacture weapons systems, R&D activities in the defence sector. Armed Forces. Susana de Sarriá, artillery and medium-caliber The first of these is the Preparatory President of Navantia, put in weapons, while EXPAL will be Action on Defence Research (PADR), value “the national nature of our responsible for the manufacture which had a budget of 90 million proposal, which in addition to and testing of electrical and euros from 2017 to 2019. Following generating an important workload electronic subsystems, as well as this, between 2019 and 2020, the in Cádiz, is a safe bet for the their maintenance. Elbit Sytems, as EU has launched the European Ministry, in terms of production risk technologist, will support the start- Defence Industry Development reduction and life cycle”. up and qualification of the new Program (EDIDP) which was created Pedro Sallent, General production lines, and guarantees to promote the competitiveness, Manager of EXPAL, highlighted the low technological risk of the efficiency and innovation capacity that “this alliance seeks to offer program. In addition to the strong of European industry and under our Armed Forces a state-of-the- domestic production plan, the which activities in the product and art weapons system produced by partners have defined an ambitious technology development phase will two Spanish Defence companies, export plan, which will benefit from be supported. The EU’s budget for strengthening our technological the strong international vocation of the EDIDP is 500 million EUR sovereignty.” the Spanish partners. ISSUE 93/2019 33 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 34 ISSUE 93/2019

Kurtaran 2019 Military Exercise by Cem Devrim YAYLALI Planned by Turkish Naval Liaison Office (ISMERLO), a total disabled submarines. Forces, the Kurtaran-19 Military of 35 distinguished observers On 29 May, the press day of Exercise was executed from 27-31 from 18 different countries, the military exercise began with May 2019 under the management representatives from the Ministry a press statement made at the and control of the Northern Area of Environment and Urban TCG Alemdar Ship, Rescue and Sea Command in the Aksaz/ Planning, Ministry of Health, Submarine Commander Col. Niyazi Marmaris region. Ministry of the Interior, Ministry UĞUR gave detailed information to The aim of this military exercise of Industry and Technology, the press on the military exercise is to rescue submarine personnel Ministry of Transportation and and the activities to be conducted. not capable of reaching the surface Infrastructure, Directorate General Following the press meeting, the through the utilization of the of Meteorology as well as press submarines participating in the Turkish Naval Forces Command members attended the military exercise started to dive at different vessels. exercise. locations in the 24 square mile The TCG Gelibolu Frigate, The Kurtaran Military Exercise area assigned and played the role TCG Alemdar Submarine Rescue commenced on 27 May 2019 with of submarines that were incapable Mother Ship, TCG Işın and TCG a briefing and the introduction of of reaching the surface. Akın Rescue and Towing Ships, the vessels attending the exercise. The first activity of the day TCG Köyceğiz Patrol Boat, TCG On 28 May following the alarm was the airborne intervention to Akçay Minehunter Vessel, TCG given as three submarines settled rescue the survivors who wore Dolunay, TCG I. İnönü and TCG onto their assigned areas, the their special escape suits and Gür Submarines and Six Coast search phase started and ROV had reached the surface from the Guard Boats attended the drill identification and survey activities submarine. The Para Rescue Team as surface ships. In addition, one were executed in pursuit, and (PRT) responded to personnel S-70B ASW/ASuW Helicopter search and rescue forces identified acting as survivors. Arriving at of the Turkish Naval Forces the position of the submerged the scene of the accident with a Command (TNFC), one C-130 cargo aircraft of the Turkish Air Force Command (TurAFC), one AS-532 Cougar helicopter of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) and one U.S. Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) were present at the military exercise. Moreover, an international organization – the International Submarine Escape and Rescue ISSUE 93/2019 35 DEFENCE TURKEY

C-130 cargo aircraft, the team of 12 jumped in 3 parts as the aircraft made 3 passed over the submariners waiting to be rescued after the detection of the signal flare fired by the survivors. The Parachute Search and Rescue Team quickly inflated several life rafts and bound them together which created a support base. They used the RHIBs to collect the survivors from the water and immediately responded to those requiring first aid. As per the scenario, the survivors were transferred to the TCG Alemdar arriving at the accident scene and the first response to these survivors was made by the Submarine Evacuation and Rescue Team on the ship. During the triage, the medical status of the survivors active position controlling systems, After TCB İstakoz-1 transferred was examined and the ones facing the rescue ship was able to stay on the first images of the submarine respiratory distress were located the exact spot for the remainder of to the ship, the Atmospheric Diving at the two Constant Pressure the exercise. System was launched at sea. This Chambers, each with 22-person After the detection of the system enables the diver inside it capacity, aboard the TCG Alemdar position of the submarine to operate for long durations up ship. One of the survivors with a incapable of surfacing, the to 365 meters underwater without fracture had his x-ray taken in the remotely operated underwater getting affected by the pressure, x-ray room on the ship while a vehicle, dubbed as TCB İstakoz-1 brought the emergency life support survivor in critical condition had a that made in Turkey and capable package that was launched at sea surgery in the operating room on of functioning at a depth of up to from the ship to the submarine. the aboard. A survivor who needs 1,000 meters, was launched at This support package was placed to be taken to full-fledged hospital sea. In addition to the emergency on the hatch over the concertina at on the ground was disembarked life support packages taken to the sail of the submarine by the 1st with an AS-532 Cougar helicopter the submarine, ROV was used Class Diving qualified staff within of the TLFC. for many critical tasks such as the Atmospheric Diving System During the next phase of the the connection of hoses for the (ADS), this diver inside the ADS military exercise, the TCG Alemdar ventilation of fresh air, and was then returned to the TCG Alemdar ship launched search activities directed by two pilots. As one of ship and took the wire belonging to for the TCG I. İnönü Submarine the pilots moves the vehicle under the Submarine Rescue Chamber acting as a submarine that was the water, the other one operates which would be launched at sea in not capable of the surface. its bars with 7 functions. the next stage, dived underwater The location of the submarine was precisely identified thanks to the active sonar and multi- beam sounder on the ship. The communication was established with the submarine that settled onto the seabed at a depth of nearly 75 meters via an underwater telephone and the damage of the submarine as well as its immediate requirements were acquired. On account of the dynamic positioning system aboard the TCG Alemdar, the ship was positioned over the TCG I. İnönü Submarine and by constantly and automatically adjusting its position according to the wind and sea state, using its DEFENCE TURKEY 36 ISSUE 93/2019

and joined this wire to the hatch total of 8 personel with its two The Kurtaran-2019 Military of the submarine. operators. The rescue chamber Exercise is significantly different All these operations were used the steel guide wire fixed to from the Sorbet Royal or monitored from the TCG Alemdar the submarine and docked with Dynamic Monarch series military via the cameras installed both on the submarine by reaching over exercises previously organized the ADS and TCB İstakoz-1 and the hatch as mentioned previously. under the auspices of NATO as confirmed whether all operations Following the evacuation of the the search and rescue activities were executed as necessary. water between the chamber were conducted simultaneously Following the ADS’ installation and the submarine and pressure by three different ships for three to the ship, the McCann rescue equalization, the hatch of the submarines. chamber named after its inventor, submarine was opened and two The First Class Diving qualified also officially known as the submariners entered the chamber staff working at the Underwater Submarine Rescue Chamber, was and it resurfaced. Rescue Command to search, find launched at sea. This diving bell After the Submarine Rescue and rescue staff serving on 12 capable of operating at a depth of Chamber followed the guide wire submarines in the Turkish Naval up to 207 meters is able to dock and reached the surface, the staff Forces and are the most critical with the submarine with an internal was transferred to the ship and the and strategic striking power; this pressure of 1 atmosphere and can bell was removed from the sea. capability is possessed only by carry the submarine staff to the As TCB İstakoz-1 disconnected very few countries in the world surface. It is capable of taking a the guide wire installed over the submarine, both the wire and the remote controlled underwater vehicle were taken to the TCG Alemdar ship. Later on, as the press day stage of the military exercise ended, the TCG I. İnönü Submarine reached the surface again and returned to Aksaz Naval Base with the TCG Alemdar. On 30 May, training was provided for the freestyle safe exit of the staff from the concertina of the submarine by using the MK- 10 escape suit and thus the rescue of the remaining staff onboard the TCG I. İnönü Submarine which was at a depth of 30 meters. The military exercise was completed with the evaluation meeting held on 31 May. ISSUE 93/2019 37 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 38 ISSUE 93/2019

© Defence Turkey NOVA Power Solutions: “The Increase in Indigenous Development and the Progress of the Turkish Defence Industry is an Advantage For Us!”

NOVA Power Solutions, Inc. is a U.S.- Defence Turkey: As a company on it, and there is still a lot of room based company that has partnered doing business in Turkey for several for growth and improvement in Navy with local Turkish firms on Defence years, how do you evaluate interest applications and also outside of the projects over the past seven years. from Turkey and other countries in Navy as well, not only in terms of In an exclusive IDEF ‘19 interview, your IDEF booth, and what kinds other military applications but also NOVA Power Solutions President of products are you displaying or things like infrastructure, rail, traffic, and CEO Steve ZIFF, NOVA Power showing to your visitors? and more. Solutions Business Development Steve ZIFF: NOVA Power is a Currently, our solutions are only Manager for EMEA (Europe, the component product manufacturer, so deployed in military environments in Middle East & Africa) Süleyman we are quite focused on selling our Turkey, and we are looking to expand BAYRAMOĞLU, and NOVA Power products to the Turkish market and to that presence and believe there is a lot Solutions Business Development others. We’ve seen a number of our of opportunity there, but we also want Manager Kurt WORDEN discuss the customers and potential customers to expand into civilian infrastructure company’s seven-year presence in come by the booth and expect to and transportation sectors as well. Turkey. Their discussion focuses on see more in the next couple of days. Defence Turkey: Have you their role as a component system I don’t know if we have seen as much had any contact or meetings with provider to Turkish Defence firms non-Turkish international traffic as we Turkish officials during IDEF ’19, and the ways this partnership has may have in past years, but the show such as with the SSB, MoND, or the enabled indigenous Turkish design is still only about halfway through. Turkish Armed Forces ? to proceed more quickly and reliably. For those who have come to our Steve ZIFF: Yes, all of them. We The team from NOVA Power also booth, we’ve been able to showcase operate by working mostly with the shares the company’s plans for our successes. We have over 300 system integrators, so they are hired future local partnerships on military of our systems deployed in Turkey by the military or whomever to create a on military platforms. Every class of broader solution, of which we provide and commercial projects Turkish Navy ship has our products one of the critical components, so ISSUE 93/2019 39 DEFENCE TURKEY

our end customers may be on a ship somewhere or on a ground station or operating UAVs or things like that. We work very closely with Aselsan, Havelsan, YALTES, Vestel, and many of the other integrators or system manufacturers to embed our products in theirs. Defence Turkey: What kind of systems have you provided to Vestel? Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: We have provided the power supply solutions for their UAV Ground Control ESA - Control Room Systems. communications system, or another has UAVs and Turkey has UAVs, the Steve ZIFF: It’s commonly referred critical system, they should get a full U.S. has Navy ships of varying classes to as an Uninterruptible Power Supply power solution. and so does Turkey, so a lot of our or UPS. When people think of a UPS, Defence Turkey: How can you applications are very transferable. they think of something that sits off ensure power continuity for a Defence Turkey: Are your to the side and it’s waiting, and when remote sensor of a UAV System products subject to U.S. ITAR there is a power loss it starts working that is deployed high on a mountain Regulations? and provides battery backup. That’s for several weeks? Steve ZIFF: We are not ITAR- maybe 10% of the functionality of Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: regulated. While we offer a custom what our company would consider a We provide power continuity at all solution, it is still U.S. Commerce full power solution. Our products are times no matter what the power Department-regulated, so the nice always running. To take the example infrastructure is. One side of it is thing is it is very easy for us to sell of a UAV Ground Control Station, electrical problems, and the other to Turkey, but, as you are saying, it is which is most likely somewhere in side of it is environmental problems. even more important as you look to a remote area and probably running What we do is in the electrical aspect. export. That’s a big benefit. Aselsan off a generator, or even if it is getting We eliminate all the power anomalies is exporting our technology. For power, probably not the most reliable coming from the infrastructure or example, if we built the solution for consistent power. What we do is make generator. Aselsan and say, for example, it’s sure that the critical technology in that Steve ZIFF: Oftentimes, we are for the Pakistan Navy and Aselsan ground station has consistent power talking about very remote areas. Of builds components of the ship, as at all times regardless of whether course, those sensors are still getting they send off their solutions, ours is there’s a drop, a surge, or a power power from somewhere. There’s the right in there with it and becomes an loss. We make sure that none of those power that the sensors are getting and Aselsan product. In that same sense, things affect the end system and that then there’s the sensor, and we sit in for Aselsan particularly, a lot of our it still does its job. If you’re the Ground between the two of them and make products for those reasons have Control Station for UAV and you have sure that the system is continuously their name on them. They don’t even power fluctuations affecting the getting what it needs, and we can do have NOVA Power on them; they say performance of that UAV, that’s very that in very cold areas on mountains Aselsan, and we are fine with that. harmful. Also, in addition to perhaps or in very warm or dusty desert Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: In having a generator that typically is not environments. Another good example the beginning of our interview, you providing perfect power, in your whole of a critical system we support is underscored that the number of EU network of electronics you may also the traffic at intersections. A traffic and U.S.-based foreign participants to have one component that runs into intersection has some controls that the IDEF Fairs is decreasing gradually. issues, and this can have a negative dictate when the light turns and when That actually does not affect us at all impact on other components. From it doesn’t, and those are controls that because we position ourselves to an electronics perspective, we make obviously have to be running all the contribute to the Turkish Defence sure that doesn’t happen either. time. Our power solutions can keep Industry, especially indigenous We isolate the input, we isolate any those systems running as well. development activities, by providing anomalies in the input, and then we Defence Turkey: Do you also the most reliable power solutions to also isolate all the component parts work with other UAV makers in go with their systems. Therefore, the from one another, so it’s far more Turkey such as TUSAS and Baykar increase in indigenous development than what a lot of people think of as a Makina? and the progress of the Turkish UPS, which is why we tend not to call Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: We Defence Industry is an advantage for it that. If someone just simply wants have some relationships, but so far us. ten minutes of battery backup power nothing has become a solid output. Defence Turkey: Do you also in case they lose power, they can go Steve ZIFF: But in the U.S. we provide your power solutions to buy a very cheap commercial product do. We have multiple programs that Turkish Air Force (TurAF)? Do you to do that. If they want something that we support. It’s interesting for us, as have any business with them? ensures continuous consistent power, we’ve been in the Turkish market now Steve ZIFF: The model we whether it’s a weapons system, a for six or seven years, that the U.S. followed in Turkey is very similar to DEFENCE TURKEY 40 ISSUE 93/2019

export. That’s a big benefit. Aselsan Steve ZIFF: If you take any size © Defence Turkey is exporting our technology. For Navy ship, think of how many different example, if we built the solution for systems they have on that ship: Aselsan and say, for example, it’s communications, radars, weapons, for the Pakistan Navy and Aselsan guidance, TV, etc. If you go on a builds components of the ship, as typical U.S. ship and you walk the they send off their solutions, ours is ship and see the different rooms right in there with it and becomes an and the different equipment and the Aselsan product. In that same sense, technology, we’re all over the ship. for Aselsan particularly, a lot of our We’re in nearly all of the different products for those reasons have systems and the components, so their name on them. They don’t even the more technology and the worse have NOVA Power on them; they say the power, the more important it Aselsan, and we are fine with that. is for us. Our 30 years of success Steve ZIFF - Nova Power Solutions Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: In have come in large part from naval President & CEO the beginning of our interview, you applications. When we looked at the the model that we’ve had in the U.S. underscored that the number of EU Turkish market, we figured that we We’ve been in business for over 30 and U.S.-based foreign participants to would most likely follow a similar path years in the U.S. Our deep expertise the IDEF Fairs is decreasing gradually. because we have so many success has been in the U.S. Navy. That actually does not affect us at all stories and our team of experts have Defence Turkey: What kind of because we position ourselves to a very strong Navy background, and systems do you provide for ships? contribute to the Turkish Defence as we’ve made success on the Navy They have their own power systems Industry, especially indigenous side, just like we have in the U.S., then such as diesel engines or gas development activities, by providing we start to expand to some of these turbines or both. the most reliable power solutions to other areas. While we have had a Steve ZIFF: If you take any size go with their systems. Therefore, the lot of successes and it’s no surprise Navy ship, think of how many different increase in indigenous development that they have been on the Navy side, systems they have on that ship: and the progress of the Turkish we are still pursuing other areas, and communications, radars, weapons, Defence Industry is an advantage for we see those as areas for us to grow guidance, TV, etc. If you go on a us. within Turkey. typical U.S. ship and you walk the Defence Turkey: Do you also Defence Turkey: So your ship and see the different rooms provide your power solutions to solutions are customer unique? and the different equipment and the Turkish Air Force (TurAF)? Do you Steve ZIFF: Yes, exactly. For technology, we’re all over the ship. have any business with them? example, we may have had an We’re in nearly all of the different Steve ZIFF: The model we opportunity for a SATCOM system systems and the components, so followed in Turkey is very similar to for Turkey, and then maybe later a the more technology and the worse the model that we’ve had in the U.S. different system comes up with a the power, the more important it We’ve been in business for over 30 need. While we could go and build is for us. Our 30 years of success years in the U.S. Our deep expertise something new, the power solution have come in large part from naval has been in the U.S. Navy. that we built for the earlier customer applications. When we looked at the Defence Turkey: What kind of could very well be a good solution that Turkish market, we figured that we systems do you provide for ships? requires no additional development, would most likely follow a similar path They have their own power systems so we’ve been successful in being because we have so many success such as diesel engines or gas able to recognize when solutions we stories and our team of experts have turbines or both. have already designed might work a very strong Navy background, and as we’ve made success on the Navy side, just like we have in the U.S., then we start to expand to some of these other areas. While we have had a lot of successes and it’s no surprise that they have been on the Navy side, we are still pursuing other areas, and we see those as areas for us to grow within Turkey. Defence Turkey: Are your products subject to U.S. ITAR Regulations? Steve ZIFF: We are not ITAR- regulated. While we offer a custom solution, it is still U.S. Commerce Department-regulated, so the nice thing is it is very easy for us to sell to Turkey, but, as you are saying, it is even more important as you look to ISSUE 93/2019 41 DEFENCE TURKEY

in a different system with minimal the moment there are many Turkish adaptation. Navy programs such as Reis Class © Defence Turkey Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: Our Submarines, TGC Anadolu LHD, design and development processes I Class Frigates, TF-2000 AWD, are compliant with relevant military MILDEN, etc. Have you already standards for shock, vibration, electro- joined the process? magnetic interference, humidity, Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: and very extreme environmental Not directly, but through the system temperatures, from very hot areas integrators who are developing to very cold areas, especially systems for those platforms and important for military applications that shipbuilding activities. We do not operate in harsh environments. Our directly provide the systems. We products are designed to meet those are a component provider. We do standards, and we also meet the not provide a standalone system. Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU - Nova Power specific environmental requirements Most of the time, we team with the Solutions, Business Development Manager, of a particular system or project. Of system integrator or the system EMEA course, our solutions are always manufacturer. Our solutions will be for Turkey, and then maybe later a tested by third-party independent test present on those platforms through different system comes up with a laboratories and certified. We meet all the systems integrators that we need. While we could go and build the miliitary and industrial standards have been collaborating with. For something new, the power solution for electrical, EMI/EMC, and for certain systems, especially satellite that we built for the earlier customer environmental conditions. communication systems, we are could very well be a good solution that Defence Turkey: Are you also a de facto power system provider requires no additional development, delivering power solutions for for all of the Turkish Navy’s satellite so we’ve been successful in being submarines in Turkey? communication systems onboard the able to recognize when solutions we Steve ZIFF: Yes, we deliver for ship. have already designed might work U.S. and also for Turkish submarines Steve ZIFF: So, it has become in a different system with minimal as well. One thing worth mentioning the standard, which is important, and adaptation. when we talk about indigeonus of course our goal is to become the Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: Our development is that, five years ago standard for as many of those things design and development processes when Turkish customers asked if we as possible. That might start from are compliant with relevant military can build something in Turkey, we the satellite communications on a standards for shock, vibration, electro- always said that we are committed certain class of ship, and as they go magnetic interference, humidity, to considering what we can do in- and upgrade and put in modifications, and very extreme environmental country as the amount of business then for other classes our product is temperatures, from very hot areas increases and justifies it. While we part of that. to very cold areas, especially have Süleyman, who lives here, we are Defence Turkey: Have you important for military applications that also close to establishing in-country delivered any solutions to the operate in harsh environments. Our technical support, co-development, Turkish Air Force? products are designed to meet those maintenance-type capabilities as Steve ZIFF: No, not yet. However, standards, and we also meet the well. We will do this ourselves; we will in the U.S. we have served all branches specific environmental requirements hire some resources. We are nearing of the military and civilian as well. We of a particular system or project. Of that point and are close. We have a have been trying to pursue similar course, our solutions are always plan, and we have identified some opportunities in Turkey. tested by third-party independent test resources, and it is now just a matter Defence Turkey: So your laboratories and certified. We meet all of execution. To meet the general solutions are customer unique? the miliitary and industrial standards requirements for all of our customers Steve ZIFF: Yes, exactly. For for electrical, EMI/EMC, and for in Turkey, we currently have to ship example, we may have had an environmental conditions. some equipment back to the U.S., and opportunity for a SATCOM system that takes time. Soon we will be able to provide maintenance here in Turkey. Five years ago when we had almost no business, Turkish customers were understanding and quite reasonable with us about the situation. Now that we’ve had years of successes and future growth, we have said all along that we would make incremental investment as it made sense, and we are keeping our end of that as well. Defence Turkey: As you have pointed out, in order to be successful you have to join the process from the beginning – and at Nova Power Solutions INC- Aselsan SATCOM uninterruptible power system DEFENCE TURKEY 42 ISSUE 93/2019

Defence Turkey: Are you also a de facto power system provider market. We have looked at a couple delivering power solutions for for all of the Turkish Navy’s satellite of different companies, and we are submarines in Turkey? communication systems onboard the having discussions with some and will Steve ZIFF: Yes, we deliver for ship. see where it goes. U.S. and also for Turkish submarines Steve ZIFF: So, it has become Steve ZIFF: Obviously, our as well. One thing worth mentioning the standard, which is important, and business model is very collaborative, when we talk about indigeonus of course our goal is to become the so we form a lot of partnerships. In development is that, five years ago standard for as many of those things some of the areas where we lack when Turkish customers asked if we as possible. That might start from certain expertise we will partner with can build something in Turkey, we the satellite communications on a others, and I think every time you talk always said that we are committed certain class of ship, and as they go about a partnership it can have many to considering what we can do in- and upgrade and put in modifications, different forms. A partnership can be country as the amount of business then for other classes our product is simply transactional in form, or it can increases and justifies it. While we part of that. be a little broader from a collaborative have Süleyman, who lives here, we are Defence Turkey: Have you business pursuit perspective, or it can also close to establishing in-country delivered any solutions to the be something even more intertwined technical support, co-development, Turkish Air Force? that takes on more of an investment maintenance-type capabilities as Steve ZIFF: No, not yet. However, aspect or a joint venture or something well. We will do this ourselves; we will in the U.S. we have served all branches like that, so we will consider all types hire some resources. We are nearing of the military and civilian as well. We of partnerships as we progress in this that point and are close. We have a have been trying to pursue similar phase. We are only seven years into plan, and we have identified some opportunities in Turkey. our relationship in Turkey, and for us resources, and it is now just a matter Defence Turkey: You have said to continue to have success and of execution. To meet the general that you are providing solutions grow, we are constantly revisiting our requirements for all of our customers in for SATCOM systems in Turkey. approach and our model, and those Turkey, we currently have to ship some SATCOM is also being employed things that you have suggested are equipment back to the U.S., and that on land platforms. Have you things that we are considering all the takes time. Soon we will be able to received any contracts from any time. provide maintenance here in Turkey. land platform manufacturers, such Defence Turkey: What about Five years ago when we had almost as Otokar, BMC, or Nurol, for such your supply chain? Do you have any no business, Turkish customers were a requirement? Turkish companies in your supply understanding and quite reasonable Kurt WORDEN: Not directly, chain? with us about the situation. Now that the platform manufacturers are not Steve ZIFF: That’s very much we’ve had years of successes and providing the SATCOM equipment. in the mix as well. For us, while future growth, we have said all along SATCOM equipment is being provided we currently do 100% of our that we would make incremental by the electronic systems integrators, manufacturing in the U.S., the hard investment as it made sense, and we and we do have work with them for step is to go from zero in Turkey to are keeping our end of that as well. land systems platforms. something. It’s not necessarily that we Defence Turkey: As you Defence Turkey: You have also are going to shift to doing everything have pointed out, in order to be underlined that you are on the way to here; we will do what makes sense. As successful you have to join the establishing a maintenance facility Süleyman said earlier, we have all the process from the beginning – and at in Turkey to meet maintenance quality control processes – the military the moment there are many Turkish and upgrade requirements. Will standards and the testing that needs to Navy programs such as Reis Class this facility also be able to provide be done – back in the U.S., and how Submarines, TGC Anadolu LHD, services to other customers in the do you replicate that in another country I Class Frigates, TF-2000 AWD, region? from a manufacturing perspective? MILDEN, etc. Have you already Kurt WORDEN: Yes, the map However, we may be able to improve joined the process? displayed in our booth and our web the supply chain side of things. From Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: site shows where our products an investment perspective, we have Not directly, but through the system are deployed. Süleyman focuses customers across the globe that we integrators who are developing most of his time in Turkey, he also spend time with and try to pursue, systems for those platforms and has responsibility for the broader but nothing at the same level as in shipbuilding activities. We do not surrounding region, including service Turkey. The investment that we have directly provide the systems. We and support. made here is far and away the most are a component provider. We do Defence Turkey: Do you have significant investment we have made. not provide a standalone system. any plans to establish a partnership Defence Turkey: Since you’re Most of the time, we team with the or joint venture, or just to stay as going to make an investment in system integrator or the system a standalone company? Or do Turkey, have you contacted the SSB manufacturer. Our solutions will be you have plans to buy a Turkish to make business/investment easier present on those platforms through company in this field? and to get info, such as info on tax the systems integrators that we Kurt WORDEN: We are interested benefits? have been collaborating with. For in finding a partner that is compatible Steve ZIFF: I don’t think we’ve certain systems, especially satellite with our business, but finding the had those conversations. 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because we were still very early on, but as we potentially invest on the service, maintenance, and support side, we will certainly want to let them know, and if there are things that they might be able to help with, we would be glad to take their assistance. Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU: As far as I know, that will be on the table when we decide to do some co-development or co-manufacturing activities, and right now we are in the process of finding the right model. The maintenance and support are separate from this. When we decide to do some local manufacturing, to move some of the manufacturing efforts to Turkey, of course we will try to get at least some technical support, not financial support, and some recognition from the SSB. Kurt WORDEN: One of the challenges that we have, not specific to Turkey but across the board, around the that there are a very limited number of component manufacturers. Most component manufacturers are located in Asia; China, Vietnam, Taiwan, etc. While you were conducting the earlier part of the interview, I was searching the IDEF exhibitors for new component manufacturers. I didn’t find any. Finding Turkish component manufacturers (not distributers) of individual components is desired, but difficult. Would we use them if we found them? Probably. This is a challenge for us. Steve ZIFF: If you look at electronics in a circuit board, almost all of those components are manufactured in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, etc. Everyone is buying them from the same place. Of course, the value is what you do with those when you put them together if you are making electronics. We were able to buy those components in enough volume and have relationships that we could get them at a good price and in a relatively quick timeframe. We don’t know what the actual benefit of investment in local component manufacturing would be to the process. Defence Turkey: Can you share some figures from the business volume in Turkey? Steve ZIFF: Last year, in 2018, Turkey represented 15% of our overall revenue, the U.S. represented 80%, and 5% was other international business. When we made the investment to at least investigate the Turkish market back in around 2012 or 2013, we knew that it would take some time. I don’t think we saw our first revenue until 2015-2016. It was two, three, four years of nothing, and now it is 15% of our business and growing. Those were the expectations that we had going in. Half the battle going in is making sure that your expectations are right. We don’t say, ‘Alright, Süleyman, you’re on board, on day one we need a lot of revenue.’ We knew that it would take time and investment, and continued investment in things like attending this event, working with your magazine, are important for us to continue to grow our presence here and create a service organization. Defence Turkey: Ministry of Interior, Turkish Police, and Gendarmarie—do you do business with them? Kurt WORDEN: Our direct involvement with the Government is fairly minimal; most of it is through integrators. We are a subsystem supplier, not a complete capability provider. We provide a subsystem that allows for indigeonous Turkish design to proceed at a faster, more reliable rate. Steve ZIFF: It’s been mostly defence so far. If the integrators that we are working with are defence or if they happen to work in other non-defence areas, then those of course are areas that we want to pursue with them. Public DEFENCE TURKEY 44 ISSUE 93/2019

Safety is an area that we have expertise in Turkey, we can use that back in the needs, and suddenly things aren’t in, along with transportation, rail, and U.S. as well. That is a great example configured exactly perfectly or there those kinds of things. For example, a of a relationship that can have a are issues with how one of those other public safety vehicle, a train, a bus – significant effect for both organizations. systems interfaces with our product, it is very important for all the systems Defence Turkey: In conclusion, so oftentimes we are helping them there to function without interruption. would you like to add a message through those types of challenges. We Those vehicles are not plugging into to our readers about your future are not just selling them a component the wall as their power source, and activities and objectives in Turkey? and saying, go ahead, good luck. This a public safety vehicle is no different Steve ZIFF: I think that we attempt has been true in the U.S., and I think from a tank from that perspective. to put our blinders on and not worry we would see it here in Turkey also – if These are mobile vehicles, and they about the politics of the day between customers were asked about NOVA have critical technology that needs to our countries or the world and instead Power, they would say two things: function. focus on what we do. We are very product quality, and service and Defence Turkey: Do you also confident that we have done a good support. When they call, we answer. have products for electrically job in establishing a strong reputation When they email, we answer. When powered or hybrid military here. We have educated the Turkish there’s a possible problem that may platforms? market as to why they need our not even be related to us, we answer. Kurt WORDEN: Yes, but not from technology, why it is critical for them, If there’s something that is not even the perspective of power storage and we fully expect to continue on a related to us but they want our advice, or dispersion to the main drive train. growth path for many, many years to we answer. Our products are very What we will do is ensure that the come, and we think it is a very strong reliable, our defect rates are very, very subsystems continue to receive market for us. We will definitely be at low, even in Turkey so far. We have the power that they are supposed IDEF ‘21. very, very few issues. We take a lot to receive during high discharge When we are working closely with of pride in quality and our support applications of the vehicle’s primary a team, when they get ready to go service. I think most customers would storage. through some of their testing, obviously answer the same way when asked Steve ZIFF: No matter what the they are not testing our product on its about us. power source is – solar, wind, it doesn’t own. They are testing it in conjunction Kurt WORDEN: You have asked matter – it is about how that power is with all the systems. And often times, about last words. We are very excited going to feed those systems. as with any testing of electronics, about the potential of the market in Defence Turkey: So what about things don’t work right the first time, Turkey and the potential for us to bring space platforms? Do you have and we are very much involved in Turkish content to other parts of the power solutions also for space helping them troubleshoot. Most times world. I am extremely excited about platforms? the problems are not with our product the ability to work with particularly Kurt WORDEN: We don’t have the but with something else – some Turkish engineers because they are capability in space platforms. We do configurations, some interactions – very good, and I am also excited currently at the ground level with space and we are able to help them identify about the ability to grow our business control, but nothing in space as of now. what those issues are. Sometimes with some capabilities that we don’t Steve ZIFF: We are working on the answer might be a configuration currently have. it, but the issue there is that airborne change on our end because the Defence Turkey: Will you be here has another set of standards, and information they gave us six months at IDEF ‘21, perhaps with a local intentionally we have not pursued that ago about their load systems or power company? area. We are actually working with a needs is no longer accurate because Steve ZIFF: That could very well Turkish engineering firm to potentially they have made design changes be. get those airborne certifications. To along the way. For example, maybe Kurt WORDEN: Inşallah. give you an example, while we been they swapped something out and it Defence Turkey: Thank you for doing business here in Turkey for seven has more power needs or less power sharing your time for our readers years, there was a U.S.-sponsored trade mission in February that we participated in. Some might wonder, why are you on a trade mission when you already know the market? Well, that gets us great exposure to other companies. On this trade mission, we may have met a firm that has engineering capability for airborne, and then we may have followed up with them, and we might have seen them here at IDEF. So, pursing through IDEF, through U.S. trade-based activities, and through regular follow-ups, we have identified a possible partner to © Defence Turkey help us with that, and if they can help Kurt WORDEN, İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ, Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU and Steve ZIFF gathered at us with our airborne capabilities here IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 45 DEFENCE TURKEY Üstün Çözüm

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Turkish Defence Industry’s Latest Indigenous Solutions by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ Make their Debut at IDEF’19! Organized by TÜYAP Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş., the 14th International Defence Industry Fair [IDEF’ 19] was held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, hosted by the Ministry of National Defence and executed under the management and responsibility of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TAFF) General Directorate on 30 April - 3 May 2019 across 14 exhibition halls at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul and at the West Istanbul Marina zone where 7 ships of the Turkish Naval Forces and Coast Guard Commands were displayed. The International Defence Industry Fair was held for the first time in 1987 under the title IDEA and since 1993 it started to be organized under the auspices of the TAFF and was renamed IDEF

Qualified at the same time as the ‘Eurasian Meeting’ since 2009 - when it started to be organized in lstanbul and was considered to be one of the top five worldwide Defence Industry Fairs and as the greatest Defence Industry Fair of the Eurasia region, IDEF has been gathering local and foreign Defence Industry professionals under a single roof. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Treasury and Finance, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Culture and and development of cooperation participation of President Recep Tourism, Ministry of Industry and facilities between local and Tayyip ERDOĞAN, Vice President Technology, Ministry of Customs foreign participants. 15 Ministers, of Turkey Fuat OKTAY, Minister and Trade, Ministry of Transport 13 Chiefs of General Staff, 4 of the Interior Süleyman SOYLU, and Infrastructure, Turkish Armed Deputy Chiefs of General Staff, Minister of National Defence Hulusi Forces General Staff, Land Forces 1 Land Forces Commander, 2 AKAR, Minister of Industry and Command, Naval Forces Command, Naval Forces Commanders, 3 Air Technology Mustafa VARANK, Air Forces Command, Presidency Forces Commanders, 2 General President of the Defence Industries of Defence Industries (SSB), Directors of Security, 4 Coast Prof. İsmail DEMİR and many Gendarmerie General Command, Guard Commanders, 15 Deputy foreign representatives, and a total Governorship of Istanbul, General Ministers, 13 Undersecretaries of 1,061 companies/company Directorate of Security, Coast Guard and equivalents were among the representatives composed of 481 Command, Istanbul Metropolitan delegation members in charge local and 580 foreign companies Municipality, the Union of Chambers of the Defence procurement from 53 countries attended and Commodity Exchanges of the countries. Whereas, at according to the data provided by of Turkey (TOBB), Small and IDEF’ 17, from 67 countries and TÜYAP. Medium Enterprises Development 2 international organizations a From 50 countries, 503 Organization (KOSGEB) and the total of 637 delegation members foreign and 317 local, a total of Defence and Aerospace Industry of 133 delegations composed 820 companies and company Manufacturers Association (SASAD) of one President [Ernest Bai representatives attended IDEF’ 17. were among the institutions KOROMA, the President of the Followed by local and foreign 394 supporting IDEF’ 19 this year, which Sierra Leone - a West African press members from 26 countries, was held under the auspices of the country], 26 Ministers, 17 Deputy IDEF’ 19 Fair was visited by a total Presidency for the second time. Ministers, 6 Chiefs of General of 76,010 people composed of According to the data provided Staff, 5 Deputy Chiefs of General 71,082 local residents and 4,928 by TÜYAP the company that Staff, 10 Force Commanders and foreigners. Delegations, personnel organized the event, 587 members 14 Undersecretaries who are in from the Ministry of National of 151 delegations from 70 countries charge of the procurement of their Defence, Ministry of the Interior and 3 international organizations countries’ defence needs attended. and other relevant institutions/ attended the 14th International Over 90 delegations from over 60 associations in addition to Defence Industry Fair IDEF’ 19, countries were invited to IDEF’ 19 employees of the Defence industry which is a crucial opportunity in by the SSB. and security companies as well terms of the exhibition of high The event was launched on as academicians and university technology products in the world Tuesday, 30 April 2019 with the students were among the visitors. IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 47 DEFENCE TURKEY

The IDEF’ 17 Fair was visited by a total of 65,782 people from 116 countries and 5,028 people out of the total visitors were foreigners and the remaining 60,754 were locals. At the IDEF’ 19 Fair which is an international specialized fair in the areas of the Defence industry and were accomplished on the second Our Comments on military aviation, interview offices day of the Fair and on the third the IDEF’ 19 Fair were available to 29 authorities day the Ministry of the Interior’s from the Ministry of National Promotion Day was held. At the Covering all industrial branches Defence, Turkish Armed Forces Suppliers’ Zone allocated within either directly or indirectly related General Staff, Service Commands, the Fair area, representatives of with the Defence Industry, IDEF is Presidency of Defence Industries, the Supply/Procurement/R&D a critical promotion center and an Gendarmerie General Command, departments of major companies international market both for our General Directorate of Security and and small scaled manufacturers country and other participating the Coast Guard Command. In line were gathered on the 2nd, 3rd and countries and Defence industry with the data provided by TÜYAP, 4th days of the Fair creating an companies. nearly 2,700 (79%) out of 4,026 environment for the development The IDEF’ 19 Fair is a crucial planned interview/stand visits by of cooperation opportunities. Four platform where the small and the interview office authorities, panels and eight presentations on medium sized enterprises as well as delegations and participant various contemporary issues were the major companies contributing companies were realized. At accomplished on the 2nd, 3rd to the Defence industry with their IDEF ‘17, interview offices for 28 and 4th days of the Fair as well. products and services seize the authorities from the Turkish Armed Furthermore, a Career Day was opportunity to introduce their facilities Forces General Staff, Ministry realized on the 4th day of the Fair and capabilities to the procurement of National Defence, Service enabling contact between university committees of Turkey and the world. Commands, Gendarmerie General students and the staff from human Just like the previous years’ fairs, Command, Directorate General of resources departments of the Aselsan and Turkish Aerospace Security (EGM) and Coast Guard participant companies. (TUSAS) had the largest participation Command (SGK) were available The opening ceremony of the to IDEF’ 19 and both companies and 83% of the planned interview/ 14th International Defence Industry displayed many products and stand visits by the interview office Fair, IDEF’ 19 was honored by the platforms at both indoor and outdoor authorities, delegations and President of the Republic of Turkey exhibition areas. On the other hand, participating companies were Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN and Roketsan broadened its participation realized. accompanied by the delegations this year and the company’s Moreover, at the Fair, at the and the Ministers officially invited to exhibition of a few new products, stands launched by the departments the Fair from the foreign countries, which have not been introduced to of the Ministry of National Defence the President led the ribbon cutting the public drew attention. ATMACA and Ministry of Interior, the weapons ceremony. Following the opening Surface - to - Surface Guided Missile and equipment in the inventory ceremony, President ERDOĞAN developed for the TNFC was among of the Turkish Armed Forces and visited the stands of certain the products introduced at IDEF’ Law Enforcement Offices were countries with the accompanying 19 at Roketsan’s stand for the first displayed, 7 surface platforms of representatives and gathered time. The serial production contract Turkish Naval Forces Command information on the displayed regarding the product was signed in (TNFC) and Coast Guard Command products. November 2018. were opened to visitors at the The next Fair, IDEF’ 21 Despite the fact that international West Istanbul Marina in Yakuplu, International Defence Industry Fair participation in the Fair seemed to Beylikdüzü. Throughout the Fair, is expected to be launched again in considerably increase according to over 20 country delegations visited lstanbul in April 2021. the figures and compared with the the Marina and gathered information from the officers on the displayed naval platforms. On the other hand, at IDEF’ 17, 8 naval platforms and systems built at civilian and military shipyards in Turkey and that are within the inventory of the TNFC and the Turkish Coast Guard were either displayed as anchored off shore or exhibited statically at the pier at the Bay of Küçükçekmece. 100 signing ceremonies and 9 meetings/launching meetings were © Defence Turkey held during the Fair. The Ministry of National Defence’s activities ATMACA Surface- to- Surface Guided Missile IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 48 ISSUE 93/2019

previous fairs, due to the political atmosphere and the political tension arising from F-35/S-400, companies from the U.S. and Europe such as Boeing and BAE Systems did not attend the event, while certain companies displayed a low level of presence. After the second day of the Fair, particularly U.S. companies almost emptied their stands. The rumor had it that Lockheed Martin decided to attend the Fair at the very last minute and even the poster of the F-35 Lighting II Aircraft was not displayed at the company’s stand. On the other hand, the representatives from European companies wishing to take part in the ongoing indigenous development projects in Turkey © Defence Turkey seized the crucial opportunity to conduct negotiations towards Tümosan TMSN X 7.5 6-cylinder 2-stage turbocharged Common Rail Diesel Engine building cooperation with the Technic and ASFAT data has been in the critical sub-systems and Turkish authorities and potential included in the data of 2018 for the components within the indigenous partners at the IDEF ’19. It has been first time, unlike previous years. products developed by domestic interesting to see that a critical part According to the data provided by companies, mostly the power packs of the representatives within the the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly and ballistic armors, should not be visiting delegations were from the (TİM), the Turkish Defence and underrated. In line with the data of African, Middle Eastern and Asian Aerospace Sector realized exports 2017, merely US$ 500 Million of the countries that are also Turkey’s of US$ 1,282 Billion between 1 Turkish Defence and Aerospace target markets regarding Defence January 2019 and 30 June 2019, in Sector’s exports valued at US$ 1,7 industry exports. other words in the first six months Billion was achieved through the Many companies, mostly the of the year. Though this figure sale of indigenous products and the main contractors put forward their represents an increase of 41,4% remaining portion was actualized proposals regarding products and (US$ 907 Million) compared with the with the revenue collected with projects towards the projects that same period of 2017, it remained the parts sold as part of off-set were not launched and potential below the target of US$ 1,5 Billion. commitments. Indigenization requirements that may come up on The exports of Turkish Defence activities continue in order to further the agenda in the future, instead of and Aerospace Sector is expected increase the domestic participation the products and solutions geared to reach US$ 3 Billion by the end ratio within the indigenous towards the existing contracts of 2019. The U.S. took the lion’s products. Critical progress has and placed orders. This has been share of the aforementioned exports been achieved within the scope of another interesting development with the export of US$ 404 Million the development of an indigenous as part of the fair. With such containing air platform airframe power pack and for instance an approach, the companies, and engine parts and components the diesel engine manufactured especially the major companies that sales mostly conducted under by Tümosan will be used in the are also main contractors have put off-set commitments. Germany SPTWAP (Special Purpose Tactical forth an effort to create a demand remained on the third rank with Wheeled Armored Platforms) to towards new local orders/contracts US$ 122,4 Million after Qatar (US$ be produced by FNSS. Moreover, and trigger the procurement 134,6 Million). Therefore, as it failed a crucial step was taken towards process in a sense. to achieve the targeted figures the local production of the armor According to the Performance in terms of exports, the Turkish steel used in the tactical wheeled Report of the Year 2018 prepared by Defence and Aerospace Sector armored vehicles. According to the the Defence and Aerospace Industry is still dependent on the potential information received, the production Manufacturers Association (SASAD) orders from the internal market and of indigenous armor steel with an the total employment of the Turkish it even made a considerable leap annual capacity of 13,000 tons will Defence and Aerospace Sector was in export revenues with particularly be launched at the new factory/ 67,239 people (44,740 in 2017). the indigenous product/platform facility named as MİLUX OY, which This industry achieved a turnover sales in the recent period, and will start its activities in Manisa as of nearly US$ 8,761 Billion, imports the greatest part of the Defence part of Erdemir as of July 2019. of US$ 2,449 Billion (approximately industry is still being actualized The production capacity is planned 36% of the turnover) and almost under off-set commitments. On to be increased to 20,000 tons US$ 2,189 Billion in exports in 2018. the other hand, the level of the annually after the year 2020. The It is useful to underline that Turkish foreign dependency observed raw material of the flat steel to be IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 49 DEFENCE TURKEY

manufactured and processed at to mature to a sufficient level. For President of Defence MİLUX OY facilities will be supplied instance, the number of SMEs Industries İsmail DEMİR’s from Erdemir and the production active in areas of structural design, technology will be transferred from composite material, machining has Assessments on the Fair the MİLUX Company purchased been much more common than the Stating that IDEF’ 19 was from Finland by OYAK. The initial number of SMEs active in areas conducted with a very broad armor steel sheet metal samples such as electronics, software and participation DEMİR said that at were displayed played at the sensors. This picture indicates that the fair, which was executed with company’s stand during IDEF’ 19. the sub industry and supplier eco the participation of over a thousand A major increase was seen in the system towards the structural parts companies from over 60 countries, participation of sub-system, parts of land vehicles, ship building and the distribution of local and and components manufacturers air platforms have reached a certain foreign participation was almost SMEs in the Fair and the reduction level of maturity and competence equal. Telling that a total of 1,061 of the stand costs/m2 fees down to while the planned level of the eco companies with 153 delegations affordable levels by the cooperation system for the sub industry and from 71 countries attended the Fair of the SSB - TSKGV played an suppliers regarding electromagnetic and that they held 49 high-level essential role in this increase. This and electro-optical sensors, President of the Defence Industries increase seen in the participation of micro-electronics and advanced (SSB) Prof. İsmail DEMİR evaluated SME companies is being evaluated material technologies areas failed IDEF’ 19 and answered questions at as a positive indicator in terms of to be achieved. In a way, this non- the press meeting held on the last the sustainability and horizontal proportional distribution signals that day of the Fair, 3 May 2019. and vertical extension of the sector. the foreign dependency observed Delegation and bilateral Then again, the interesting fact in in the critical sub-systems and cooperation negotiations as the the participation of the SMEs is components utilized in indigenous Presidency, DEMİR added that that due to the focus of companies products developed by local 75 signing ceremonies in forms in certain activity areas the sub companies could not be decreased of signing Good Will Agreements, industry and supplier eco system in to the desired levels, and we assess Memorandums of Understanding certain critical areas of technology this as a problem that needs to be and Cooperation Agreements were with high foreign dependency failed considered. executed. IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 50 ISSUE 93/2019

DEMİR expressed that in terms of exports, a Medium Weight Tank © SSB Serial Production Contract between the Turkish Defence Industry company FNSS and Indonesian PT Pindad company, a contract on the procurement of thermal cameras for the SKIFT Anti - Tank Missile System between Aselsan and Ukrainian company STE, software based military type radio procurement contract for fulfilling the communication needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces between Aselsan and STE and a Cooperation Agreement on Defence Industry between Republic of Turkey and Serdar Demirel - VP of Defence Industries, Prof. İsmail DEMİR - President of SSB and Ali Republic of Guinea were signed. Kerem ESKİGÜN - Press Secretary of the President of SSB Stating that this event on the popular products of the how the reports and achievements constituted the defence industry’s Fair, DEMİR stated that the new of the sector looked was as follows: display in Turkey, DEMİR continued: products regarding unmanned air “When a comparison is made “The participants and delegations vehicles and helicopter platforms, with the previous Fairs, there is observed the impressive level that electromagnetic cannons, various an obvious improvement. There is Turkey has reached and spoke laser capabilities, the variety of an increase especially in the SME very highly of our achievements. land vehicles, armor steel, and level participation. We collaborated Especially the countries that do several engine and power pack very closely with the TSKGV who not know Turkey really well and solutions stood out. Noting that undertook the logistical organization the people who did not attend they observed products types of the Fair in order to reduce the costs the Fair before underlined their regarding unmanned land vehicles, regarding the participation of the astonishment at what they saw. DEMİR stated that cyber security SMEs to this event. The participation And this once again proved that products, types of software, ÖZGÜR of the SMEs to this Fair is quite critical we need to exert more effort Project, digital cockpit of HüRKuŞ, in terms of making their presence regarding the promotion of our radar, missile, ammunition and light known. At this point, we were only country and our Defence industry, weight weapons were followed with concerned if we neglected or ignored because our existing capabilities attention as well. any SMEs waiting for our support. may not be known very well. Such When reminded of the comments We are really very sensitive about a perception is created on the basis of the U.S. on Turkey’s procurement this. We believe that Turkey has to of the fact that our country has not of S-400s, President of the SSB display all its capabilities both in this been a Defence industry exporter stated that Turkey had made its environment and in future gatherings. throughout history, but everyone decision and acted accordingly. Some activities may be repetitive, but can see now that this fact has Telling that they were ready to hear we do not have any time or money changed, and Turkey is taking part about the logical and technical to waste. Therefore, a structure that in this area as a player as well”. arguments claiming that F-35 and creates synergy is required. To this DEMİR underlined the limited S-400 could not remain together end, we wish to implement more participation of the major foreign and adopt the required measures in initiatives regarding regulating the companies and said, “My comment case there were any risks, DEMİR sector. We will be following the sector regarding this is as follows: They said, “They did not want to make more closely.” either did not need to make their even a single negotiation on this President of the SSB, DEMİR’s presence felt with the understanding subject or any studies to this end expectations from IDEF’ 21 are as that they would not be able to sell so far. We are expressing that we follows: “While we wish IDEF’ 21 their goods easily to Turkey anymore took the measures required for the to be more attractive and have a or they might have thought that our functioning of these systems in a broader participation, we also expect products would perhaps out shine way compatible with Turkey and it to become an environment where theirs in this environment”. our own software and identification the performance of the products Mentioning that a total of 130 for friend or foe systems. I do not we are now able to observe to a activities were conducted together know what to think if this point fails certain extent is fully demonstrated. with the product and project to be understood. We now believe Especially, being more open in introductions throughout the that they do not wish to understand terms of international participation is Fair, President of the SSB DEMİR this fact. If they form a technical critical for us in terms of increasing pointed out the importance of committee then please let them the number of delegations and this figure. DEMİR noted that the show us the risks and dangers. participants. We wish to have a much activities on the promotion of the They do not know anything about more attractive IDEF ‘21 in terms Defence industry and on exports the measures we took, and they do of venues, logistical facilities and will continue. not tell us what the danger is”. additional activities”. Responding to questions DEMİR’s answer to a question on IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 51 DEFENCE TURKEY

News from the © Defence Turkey Companies at IDEF’ 19

Aselsan As in the previous Fairs, Aselsan was the greatest participant at IDEF this year. Presently conducting exports to 65 countries and compared with the same period last year increasing its sales revenues by 46,4% and its profit by 79,1% by achieving a sales revenue of TL 2 Billion in the first quarter of 2019, System altitude and medium/long range Aselsan hosted visitors with the most ›› Remote Controlled Weapon System areas that cannot be covered by attention-grabbing stand at IDEF this ›› AKKOR Active Protection System the Early Warning Radars and the year. Company’s stand contained ›› Tank Driver Vision System areas that cannot be covered during Aselsan’s vast range of products and ›› Tank Laser Warning System the breakdown of the Early Warning its solutions varying from renewable ›› Combat Area Recognition and Radars in the air surveillance picture. energy to communication as well as Identification (IFF) System To this end, under the contract for its brand-new products introduced ›› Close - Range Surveillance System the LAR System Project signed for the first time. Aselsan also In line with the contract, the between the SSB and Aselsan during displayed the FIRAT-M60T, RAKAS company will also be conducting the IDEF Fair, the procurement of 5 and MUKAS, MİLKAR-4 HF-ET the delivery of the products required Low Altitude Radar Systems was System, new generation Radar for the training tools to be formed for determined. On account of the Electronic Attack (REDET), SERHAT the user/maintenance training of the technology it owns, Aselsan will be Counter Mortar Radar installed over aforementioned systems. completing the Project within only COBRA II Tactical Wheeled Armored The overall/regional air and 3 years and the first LAR System Vehicle, KALKAN II ADR and the missile Defence of Turkish sovereign in a mobile structure (will be carried modernized 35mm Oerlik on GDF- airspace (Turkish Air Forces has to over a tactical vehicle with 8 wheels) 003 towed guns in the outdoor see and know 300ft and over [up with an AESA type antenna that will exhibition area. to infinite space] and establish the function at the S-Band frequency Equipped with new and various acquisition, identification, tracking (the same frequency band with introduction capabilities by using and destruction capabilities in an EIRS) will be delivered to the TurAF up to date technologies and hosting ideal duration of 1.5 minutes or in 2022. According to the information over 300 products together with within maximum 5 minutes) and the we received, the delivery of the brand new solutions, Aselsan’s operation field is being executed remaining radars is planned to be stand also hosted over 50 high level under the guidance and overall accomplished at intervals of 6-8 foreign committees including Chiefs coordination of the TurAF. The real months. of General Staff, Ministers of Defence time air picture of Turkish sovereign During the Fair, Aselsan also and Force Commanders throughout airspace is composed by over 30 launched the Close-In Weapon the Fair, in addition to many visitors. early warning radar sensors in fixed System for the GÖKDENİZ Naval Moreover, Aselsan signed a series and transportable configurations Platforms (CIWS), which used to of critical agreements during IDEF’ organized under the Air Control be known as KORKUT-D, one of the 19. The most attention-grabbing Group Command, 7 Control and latest products of the company’s ones were the contract with a total Reporting Centers/Posts (CRC/CRP), know-how and experience in the value of EUR 840,986.250 Million 4 E-E7T Airborne Early Warning and area of air defence. signed under the ALTAY MBT Serial Control [AEW&C] Aircraft regarded The GÖKDENİZ CIWS System Production Project and the contract as force multipliers operating under was designed and manufactured by on the Low Altitude Radar System the auspices of Airborne Warning the cooperation between TÜBİTAK - Project valued at TL 450 Million and and Control Group Command [131st SAGE and MKEK (Mechanical and signed as part of the demands of the Fleet Command], ground based air Chemical Industry Corporation) and Turkish Air Forces Command (TurAF). Defence weapon systems of the 15th Aselsan was the Main Contractor Within the scope of the contract Missile Base Command [with Nike of the project. GÖKDENİZ CIWS on the ALTAY MBT Serial Production Hercules and HAWK XXI Systems. System was equipped with Project valued at EUR 3.5 Billion They will be supported with the S-400 Airburst Munition (ParM/ATOM) signed with the Main Contractor Triumph Systems the deliveries of programmed with ‘35mm Mod 95 BMC, Aselsan will be delivering the which started in July] and the Tactical Airburst Munition’ code by MKEK. following, noted below to ALTAY T1 Data Link Systems that enable the The system will enable the most (40 tanks) and ALTAY T2 (210 tanks) command and control between effective air defence against anti- tanks and the prototype of ALTAY T3. these systems. The Low Altitude ship guided missiles, Unmanned ›› Tank Fire Control System Radar (LAR) System Project was Air Vehicles (UAV), Aircrafts and ›› Tank Command Control launched in order to cover the low Helicopters. It will be efficient against Communication and Information IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 52 ISSUE 93/2019

close asymmetrical surface naval threats as well. GÖKDENİZ will be able to conduct target acquisition, identification, tracking and destruction fully autonomously. The 3-Dimensional Search Radar, Fire Control Radar and E/O sensors within the system will enable the efficient utilization of GÖKDENİZ at night and under adverse weather conditions. The system could be operated under the control of an operator and it is also able to fulfil its tasks fully automatically, without requiring the intervention of an operator. With the help of the Automatic Linkless Ammunition Feed Mechanism within the system, munition in two different types could be fed to the system and switching between munition types is possible. GÖKDENİZ demonstrated its capabilities at the ballistic tests conducted in May 2018 with the © Defence Turkey support of the SSB and the TNFC; a high-speed target aircraft simulating GÖKDENİZ CIWS System a guided missile attack was fired and personnel from the lids at the sides. selected configuration with the crashed during this test. The ammunition could be fed to the MAR-D Search Radar over it as Utilizing the matured sub- turret again in less than a total of 10 well. MAR-D is the same with the systems of the KORKUT Self minutes in the form of ammunition land version, yet there is an increase Propelled Air Defence Gun System, clips of five pieces. in the angles of its coverage area. the serial production deliveries The indigenous electrical servo After MAR-D accomplishes its target to Turkish Land Forces of which systems manufactured by Aselsan acquisition, the system tracks the started in March 2019 (3 Weapon are being utilized in GÖKDENİZ. anti-ship guided missiles targeting the System Vehicles and 1 Command The top part is fully independent ship. Then it utilizes the E/O camera Control Vehicle), GÖKDENİZ was from the turret and it is stabilized. and radar in a hybrid form, heads adopted to sea conditions during The turret is already stabilized. The toward the target and processes the the development process and was Automatic Linkless Ammunition Feed shooting decision. According to the brought to a size capable of being System is similar with the one in the information we gathered, GÖKDENİZ installed within the I Class Frigates. KORKUT System. In fact, it is the CIWS is integrated to ADVENT and Different from KORKUT-D, the barrel same sub-system but while KORKUT GENESIS CMS, too. One of the two of the gun is stabilized at the back features a feeder mechanism under operator consoles on the system is of the turret and the swept area the armor without getting out of the designed in the structure of a remote was narrowed. The same weapon vehicle, in GÖKDENİZ the missile console integrated to the CMS, and and ammunition (MKEK/ÇANSAŞ feeder mechanism is designed in the other is designed in order to be product 35mm KDC-02 automatic a way to feed over the turret from located at the selected region as the gun) is being used by KORKUT the top. The reason behind this is own weapon console of GÖKDENİZ. and GÖKDENİZ. A total of 200 based on the requirement for not The full control of the system could ammunitions could be carried in allowing penetration to the deck of be accomplished over both consoles. the the ammunition boxes at the the ship as not all ships have under- The data collected by the search right and left sides of the front of the decks available for penetration. radar over GÖKDENİZ could be GÖKDENİZ CIWS turret. According For example, the under-deck of utilized also for the other weapons to the information we received, on the I Class Frigate does not allow over the ship. It is possible to transfer account of the smart ammunition penetration. these data to the CMS. The tracking utilization, GÖKDENİZ could be As all the sub-systems are radar could also be used in order to effective at lower ammunition placed within the turret and since direct another weapon. The system different from the other CIWS power-related units are located could receive engagement via other systems such as the rapid shot under the turret, GÖKDENİZ CIWS radars over the ship with the data Phalanx and Goalkeeper CIWS. could be easily installed to a surface provided by the CMS and head It has been mentioned that 200 platform as it also does not require towards the target. It could fire the missiles are sufficient for an average any penetration to the under-body/ target displayed by the other E/O of 5-6 engagements including the under-deck. Expressed that it could sensors over the ship. This capability supersonic anti-ship guided missile be installed over the ship and availed constitutes the most critical feature types. In case the ammunition in the directly to utilization, GÖKDENİZ of GÖKDENİZ compared with other boxes runs out, the ammunition feed CIWS is capable of operating fully CIWS systems. Moreover, GÖKDENİZ is actualized simultaneously by two autonomously according to the is capable of executing surface naval IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 53 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 54 ISSUE 93/2019

threat engagement via the radar and Mehmet Paşa training ship and no remaining 20% is not composed of E/O radar both over the ship and such demand is in question for the critical foreign parts and they could over itself. In fact, the main reason time being. In its current form, the be provided through multiple sources. behind the system’s being named as GÖKDENİZ CIWS turret is capable As all the critical parts of GÖKDENİZ GÖKDENİZ (SKYSEA) is its capability of descending and ascending to -15 is fully indigenous, no export-related of engagement to targets in the sky and +85 degrees. At the ballistic tests problems are expected. and at sea. carried out on May 4, 2018, two types One of the products that drew Even though such capability of shooting - slow and fast targets - attention at the Aselsan stand was does not exist in our country yet, the yet 3 types of targets were used. the AESA type F-16 Nose Radar utilization of a single barrel, revolver Two types of slow targets were shot displayed in scaled model section. As type rotary feeder weapon system and within this scope a target similar you will recall, in order to replace the as the one used in the Millennium to the Harpoon Surface to Surface AN/APG-68 radars (AN/APG-68[V]5 CIWS manufactured by Rheinmetall Guided Missile was shot as well. radar exists at Block 30 and 40s, is possible in the GÖKDENİZ System. Over 6 drones were shot down during [V]7 radar exists in Block-50, and [V]9 In this case, as the single barrel will the shooting of the slow targets. The radar exists in Block 50+) in the TurAF cover less space, the volume of rapid target conducting sea-skimming inventory with the new generation the turret will be decreased to a simulation and approaching the ship radars, the F-16 AESA Nose Radar certain extent and the weight of the under 50 feet (15,24m) with high Development Project Phase - 1 system will be reduced. Although, speed was shot twice (the Banshee Protocol was signed between the the presently utilized double barrel Jet 80 target aircraft manufactured by SSB and Aselsan in March 2019. KDC-02 automatic gun has certain Qinetiq, with two turbojet engines with Aselsan is presently continuing its advantages. The twin gun is critical 40kg propulsion power over it and activities within the scope of the in terms of redundant operations, capable of executing attack scenarios aforementioned project. As of May the firing continues with the single at an altitude of 5m). According to 2019, no agreements were signed barrel when the gun is stuck. Another the latest information we received, for the AESA radar to be utilized over advantage is that the measures should GÖKDENİZ is designed in a way to the AKINCI UAV. At the first stage, the be adopted, and active sensors be effective against kamikaze drones mechanically steered nose radar will be should be used for the cooling of conducting swarm attacks and utilized over the UAV system and the the drum in the rotary drum weapon supersonic anti-ship guided missiles utilization of the AESA type nose radar systems referred as the revolver type, similar to Brahmos. The design of the was planned for the second stage, and this complicates the weapon in system is executed to fully enable which will be launched after 2022. terms of operation and maintenance. efficiency against supersonic targets The production of the first Though the revolver type is a higher- as well and both the target acquisition prototype of the F-16 Nose Radar is level weapon as they have a relatively and tracking ranges of GÖKDENİZ is expected to take place in 2021. The new design and new technology, at the level that allows acquisition, radar is expected to become a finished as the single barrel is excessively tracking and shooting of the targets product in 2023 and the TF-X Nose heated when fired rapidly, a water- at the speed of Mach 3 and over. Radar is expected to be ready around cooling system is required for the Analyses and simulations regarding 2025/2026. The utilization of the AESA barrel. Therefore, from a technological this issue were conducted and Nose Radar manufactured by Aselsan perspective, though it has an older striking probabilities were estimated. is aimed in concern with the MMU design compared with the single No problems occurred related to this Block-I Aircraft that will be launched barrel, the revolver type rotary feeder subject. In line with the information to the service of the TurAF in 2028. weapon in the Millennium CIWS, we gathered, execution of additional A scaled model of the Multi- the KDC-02 automatic guns proved ballistic tests in the near future with Functional Phase Arrayed (ÇAFRAD) themselves and they have quite GÖKDENİZ CIWS is planned and System to be utilized in TF-2020 Anti- significant advantages in terms also conducting ballistic tests against Air Warfare Destroyers was displayed of both maintenance echelon and supersonic targets (if provided) is at Aselsan’s stand as well. As you may logistics. aimed. recall, the Technology Demonstration Within the scope of the The total weight of the Close-In Capability Demonstration activity, Weapon System for GÖKDENİZ Naval GÖKDENİZ CIWS was integrated to Platforms is expected to be around the TNFC training ship TCG Sokullu 8,5 tons including the ammunition and Mehmet Paşa (A-577) in 2018. The two operator consoles. We learned depression angle of -5 was sufficient that Aselsan is currently conducting as it was an on-board configuration negotiations on the delivery of at the KORKUT turret. But when GÖKDENİZ for both I Class Frigates it was installed over a ship, it was and the DİMDEG Fleet Replenishment observed that the -5 degrees was Ship. By the way, the very first export not convenient for compensating of GÖKDENİZ was made to one of the the swaying of the ship. Therefore, Turkic Republics countries. According the turret was placed over the ship to the information we received, in an inclined position. In line with GÖKDENİZ will be utilized in a corvette the information we gathered, this type platform of the related country. © Defence Turkey layout configuration was only used 80% of GÖKDENİZ is presently for the tests over the TCG Sokullu composed of indigenous parts, the AESA Muti-Function Radar IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 55 DEFENCE TURKEY

Prototype of ÇAFRAD manufactured ÇAFRAD System was presently ready as part of the Multi-Functional Phase for serial production and added that Arrayed Radar (ÇAFRAD) Phase-1 the schedule of ÇAFRAD was not Project, featuring the single-sided a determining factor in the delivery and scaled (what is implied with date of TF-2000. The Aselsan scaling is related with the number of representative also said that the internal modules contained rather serial production would be launched the size of the antenna) versions of after the finalization of the activities Multi-Functional Radar (ÇFR-1) with conducted with the Bilkent University the AESA antenna technology and on the production of GaN chips. Illuminating Radar (AYR-1) and the At IDEF’ 19, Aselsan introduced IFF System with a static antenna the FERSAH Hull Mounted Anti- capable of electronic scanning was Submarine Warfare Sonar, which integrated to the Topmast Class TCG was ordered to be utilized in the Göksu Frigate with RIM-162B Block BARBAROS Class Frigates in line with 1 Enhanced SeaSparrow Missile the contract signed in June 2018 with (ESSM) capability in November 2018 antenna. It was not clear whether the the Presidency of Defence Industries. and the ballistic tests were conducted antenna would be utilized in the static Aselsan will be the Main Contractor on December 11, 2018. Even if the type or in the rotary type and whether of the development of the FERSAH size of the CFR-1 and AYR-1 radar it would be placed at the mast of the for the frigate and corvette platforms panels used in the tests appeared ÇAFRAD’s integrated antenna or to be newly built or modernized with to be the same size as the radar independently at the back of the ship. the support of Armelsan (a sub- panels to be manufactured as part However, the UMR was utilized in the contractor agreement was signed of the Serial Production Phase, the static type and it was located around between two companies in August number of T/R modules inside them the bridge on the scaled models 2018). FERSAH is a Hull Mounted was less than required. Regarding of the TF-2000 Anti-Air Warfare Sonar System operating at the mid- this issue, a representative of Aselsan Destroyer displayed at the stands of frequency band either actively or said, “In terms of performance, we Aselsan and Naval Forces Command. passively and its primary task is are capable of observing the scaled 4 X-Band ÇFR antennas remained fulfilling Anti-Submarine Warfare version of the radar. For instance, if over the mast of the integrated (ASW) requirements. In addition to the performance of the 100 modules is antenna in the ÇAFRAD System over ASW, Aselsan FERSAH features an this, we can estimate the performance the TF-2000 model and a total of 8 avoidance mode against mine like of the 500-module version. This was a antennas were located around the objects. The system is composed technology demonstration and it was bridge. The relatively smaller of these five units: a Sonar Wet End containing also verified with the ballistic test. By antennas at the top part are the AYR a cylindrical transducer array, a the way, during the ballistic tests we antennas while the bigger ones at the Connection Unit, a Power Cabinet, a did not decrease the range because bottom are long range S-Band UMR Processor Cabinet and an Operator we used the scaled version of the antennas. In line with the information Console. radar, the ESSM shot the target at the we received, the ÇAFRAD System Within the scope of the contract range it needed to shoot it.” which will remain on the TF-2000 Anti- signed as part of the Mid Life Update Upon the successful completion Air Warfare Destroyers will be in the (MLU) of the Barbaros Class Frigates of the tests, the ÇAFRAD Technology similar structure with the configuration Project, Aselsan will be conducting the Demonstration Prototype was over the scaled models that are stated delivery of the FERSAH Sonar System uninstalled and transferred to the to have a 90% similarity with the final on the 24th month (T0+24 months). campus of the Naval Academy and it configuration. On the other hand, The remaining deliveries are planned was reinstalled and launched for test activities to assess the utilization of a to be realized at periods of 6 months purposes there in the first quarter of scaled version of ÇAFRAD on I Class after the launch of the modernization 2019. Frigates such as the EL/M-2248 MF- of the ships. The FERSAH Sonar ÇAFRAD is a system composed STAR AESA radar utilized on Israel’s System will replace the AN/ASQ- of three different radars operating SAAR-5 and SAAR-6 corvettes 56 Sonar System remaining on at different frequency bands, 12 continue. the Barbaros Class Frigates. The radar antennas and IFF. The Multi- The information plate over the Barbaros Class Frigates will be Functional Active Phase Arrayed TF-2000 Anti-Air Warfare Destroyer equipped with GENESIS ADVENT [ÇAFRAD] System with digital model read that 7 ships would CMS at the same time. An Armelsan beamforming capability contains be constructed and that the first representative with whom we had Active Static Type IFF with the ship would be delivered in 2027. the chance to interview stated that electronic scanned array structure, Previously, the delivery of the first the Aselsan/Armelsan pair would be Active Phase Arrayed X-Band Multi- ship was planned to take place in revealing the prototype of the sonar Functional Radar [ÇFR], Active Phase 2024. We were informed that the on the 12th month and underlined Arrayed X-Band Illuminating Radar aforementioned delay did not occur that the Factory Acceptance Tests [AYR] and S-Band Long Range Radar due to the ÇAFRAD System. The (FAT) would be launched on the 18th [UMR] antennas/sub-systems. The date of delivery was indicated as month, adding that the FERSAH Long-Range Volume Search Radar 2027 probably in accordance with Sonar System may be replaced with [UMR] will have a new EİRS based the plans of the TNFC. An Aselsan the existing sonar systems since the [a follow-up of the EİRS] S-Band representative underlined that the FERSAH Sonar System operating at IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 56 ISSUE 93/2019

Mid-Frequency Band (1kHz-10kHz) utilizes the same sonar array with © Defence Turkey YAKAMOS-1. In active mode, the FERSAH Sonar System is capable of detecting, tracking and analyzing submarines and mine like objects, and in passive mode the system is able to detect, track and analyzes the submarines, torpedoes or vessels with passive noise. In the FERSAH, Aselsan uses the up-to-date algorithms it used in the previous projects. As you may recall, as a passive sonar system Aselsan previously developed the ASIST Intercept Sonar System still functioning on three Ay Class Submarines and the passive sonar algorithms of the HIZIR Torpedo Counter Measure System utilized on the ADA Class Corvettes. The more improved version of the aforementioned algorithms would be utilized in the FERSAH Sonar System. In the Active Mode, the algorithms FIRAT - M60MT MBT that fitted with AKKOR PULAT APS and TEPES was displayed developed as part of the MATES (Mine Aselsan’s outdoor static diplay area at IDEF’19 Detecting Sonar System) and TORK the tank. Aselsan displayed the M60T of the optimum intercept point, the Projects will be updated and used in AMT equipped with the AKKOR warhead right at the back of the radar the FERSAH. PULAT APS in the outdoor exhibition is activated for interception. The small Within the scope of the FIRAT- area during IDEF’ 19. particles emerging at the explosion M60T Project launched for M60T According to the information on of the bomb scattering around in the AMT’s more active protection against the product’s brochure, the AKKOR shape of a ring due to the cylindrical ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missiles) PULAT APS contains three critical form of the ammunition directly threats and terrorist organizations sub-systems: The Control Panel, shoots the warhead of the ATGM that and for adding new capabilities to the Power Distribution Unit and the Anti- constitutes a threat. After the crash, existing systems, the Main Contract Threat Module. A maximum 8 Anti- either the warhead is disabled or the with the value of EUR 109.245 million + Threat Modules composed of a high formation of the gel effect (at the HEAT TL 25 million was signed between the technology product Triggering Radar type warhead) is prevented. As the SSB and Aselsan on 11 May 2017, and and Anti-Threat Ammunition could be explosive moves 35 degrees upwards the Amendment no 1 to the contract installed in every tank. However, we after the explosion, it could prevent the with the value of EUR 96.7 million + TL learned that recevied feedback from ATGMs capable of vertical shooting to 25 million was signed on 24 July 2018. the Turkish Armed Forces following a certain extent hitting the turret even if With the amendment, the total amount the operations in Syria, and as no it is installed to the AMT’s hull. In one of the contract reached EUR 206 Anti-Threat Module placement was of his remarks, the former Minister of million + TL 50 million. In accordance planned over the turret, only 6 Anti- Defence Nurettin CANİKLİ stated that with the amendment to the contract, Threat Modules (2 on each of the interception up to 8-10 meters was the AKKOR PULAT Active Protection sides, 1 on the front and 1 at the back) possible with AKKOR PULAT while System (APS) will be installed to 40 exist over the M60TM. The system can with AKKOR APS interceptions up to tanks out of 169 tanks named as be switched on and off with the help a distance of 100 meters of could be M60TM that were modernized as of the Control Panel at the driver’s cab conducted. In the field tests executed part of the FIRAT-M60T Project, and and the Anti-Threat Modules can be with AKKOR PULAT APS, over the Telescopic Periscope System activated upon request only towards 400 ballistic tests were conducted (TEPES) will be installed to 73 of these the direction of the threat while other against various threats such as RPG, tanks. Moreover, 90 40mm automatic Modules could be deactivated. Kornet-E, Konkurs and TOW. grenade launchers were procured in When the module is activated, the With the help of the Telescopic 2018 to be used in the tanks. Anti-Threat Ammunition over it in the Periscope System (TEPES) AKKOR PULAT APS is capable form of a cylindrical stick emerges integrated to the M60TM AMT, secure of physical destruction, it is able to out of its socket and remains outside surveillance and target acquisition simultaneously cope with multiple the hull at a distance of 30-40cm. capabilities at the defilade position threats and it provides 360-degree The sensor of the Triggering Radar are gained. On account of Aselsan’s protection capability. The system remains on the tip of the Anti-Threat TEPES vision system to be integrated detects the guided anti-tank missiles Ammunition. The Triggering Radar has to a total of 73 M60TM AMTs, superior directed towards the M60T AMT in the 180 degrees of angle visibility and is target acquisition and surveillance air with the help of the high technology capable of detecting the approaching capabilities with high precision are radar it features and destroys them at threat up to 50m and calculating its gained to the tanks, under all types of an optimum distance before they hit angle of approach. After the estimation weather and geographical conditions. IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 57 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 58 ISSUE 93/2019

The capabilities of TEPES such as the urgent demands of the Forces is HİSAR Surface-to-Air Missiles existed motion detection, target tracking, planned to be accomplished within in vertical launch configuration at the sectoral scanning, integrated less than a year. It is mentioned that 16 cellular Indigenous Vertical Launch operation with other systems the propulsion system of the HİSAR- System right at the back of the 76mm (Laser Warning System, Remote A/O was maintained in the HİSAR- gun at the fore ship (we assume it is Commanded Weapon System, etc.), RF-RF while certain differences in the SİPER/HİSAR-U) and the launcher acquisition of the target coordinates terms of aerodynamics were made. placed next to the ATMACA Surface- and video/ image recording will Flat plate slot antennas and steerable to-Surface Missiles in the pool behind increase the survivability of the gimbal mechanisms are being used the mast, aligning with the projectile M60TM dramatically. The system in the HİSAR-RF, GÖKTUĞ-BVR and motion. A total of 12 HİSAR Surface- capable of capturing thermal images ATMACA RF Seekers that feature to-Air Missiles at each of the six- and TV images via its E/O sensors is similar technologies. The RF Seeker pack launchers for projectile motion capable of conducting laser distance will remain also in the HİSAR-U/GUMS and 16 ATMACA Surface-to-Surface measuring up to 20 kilometers. TEPES Missile named the SİPER. According Missiles in the eight-pack launcher could reach to a height of 2.5 meters to the data we received, the intercept configuration were carried on the with the telescopic elevation system range and altitude of the SİPER model. (mast) over the M60TM turret and is Missile were increased. Previously, One of the new products displayed capable of calculating the coordinates the Ministry of National Defence of at Aselsan’s stand was DASS EO of the target detected through the INS the period stated that SİPER would be Reconnaissance, Surveillance and integration and then submits them to able to reach a range of 70km-90km. Targeting System, which is the the operator. SİPER will be used merely against the new and higher resolution version Aselsan also covered the IIR Air Breathing Targets (ABT) in the first of the CATS EO Reconnaissance, and RF Seeker capabilities as part stage, Ballistic Missile Interception Surveillance and Targeting System. of the missile systems in its stand. capability is not planned for the initial Aselsan launched development Within this scope, while uncooled stage and this capability may be activities regarding the new generation IIR seekers and detectors are being added to the missile in the future in line vision system DASS at the end of 2018 utilized in UMTAS, OMTAS and with the TurAF’s demands. We were and planned to start Serial production KARAOK (with a better resolution due informed that SİPER was physically in 2020. The DASS System has a to technological developments), IIR compatible with VLS utilization and SWIR Camera, Laser Tracer and Acute Seekers with cooling type detectors a series of modifications will be Angled Day Vision Camera options. are being used by the HİSAR-A/O air needed for the utilization in the ships. On account of its distributed sensor Defence missiles due to the demand Aselsan’s Passive RF Seeker (not architecture, additional sensors may of snapshots at high speeds. The IIR under delivery stage yet) remains in be integrated to DASS and critical detectors utilized in the UMTAS and the KARGI Expendable Unmanned conveniences may be provided during OMTAS Missiles were developed Combat Aerial Vehicle developed for the production and test stages of the locally, and the activities towards the the TurAF. Both the passive (broad system. indigenization of the IIR detectors band, a type of EDT sensor) and Aselsan has been operating as imported for HİSAR Ground-to-Air active RF Seeker (will operate at a the Main Contractor as part of the Guided Missiles. A quite different different frequency band compared Integrated Air Defence Command technology is being used in the to the existing RF Seekers, not AESA Control System Project of the detectors employed by the KARAOK type mechanically controlled) will be Azerbaijan Air Forces. The Project Missile and the indigenization of these carried by the AKBABA Anti-Radiation aims for the command control imported detectors is planned as well. Missile. Aselsan has been working on of Azerbaijan’s air space and the The representatives from Aselsan a millimeter wave (MMW) type RF integration of a total of nearly 70 underlined that the development Seeker concept however it has not air surveillance/early warning radar process was about to be completed in productized the concept yet. systems in 13 types procured from the HİSAR-A/O Project and stated that At the Naval Systems various countries such as Belarus, the preparations towards the Serial Technological Demonstration Concept Ukraine, Russia, Israel and Spain to Production process scheduled to take ship model displayed by Aselsan, all of the air Defence missile systems place in 2020-2021 were ongoing. RF Seekers manufactured by Aselsan are © Defence Turkey being used in the TÜBİTAK-SAGE’s Medium Range BOZDOĞAN-BVR [Beyond Visual Range] Air-to-Air Missile and Roketsan’s ATMACA Ground-to-Ground Guided Missile as well. BOZDOĞAN-BVR carries Ku-Band solid state array RF antenna on mechanical gimbal seeker (in reflector structure) head. In line with an alteration of the contract, Aselsan is also developing an RF Seeker for the HİSAR Ground-to-Air Guided Missile and the first ballistic test with the new missile named HİSAR-RF as part of HAKİM - Integrated Air Defence Command Control System IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 59 DEFENCE TURKEY

in different types (i.e. Russian origin [S- 300 PMU2] and Israel origin [Barak 8]) © Defence Turkey across the country. The Project will be launched in phases and the contract for the initial phase covering radar integration and forming the air picture was signed at ADEX 2018 Fair in September 2018. However, according to the information we received, the contract has not entered into effect as of May 2019 as the approval of the Council of Ministers was awaited. As part of the Project, Aselsan introduced a new generation Integrated Air Defence Command Control System named “HAKİM”. The system contains the Air Defence Early Defence Command Control System (HERIKKS) and Radar Network (RadNet) capabilities that have been used TNFC RAKAS - Radar Jamming and Deception Simulator successfully by the Turkish Armed Aselsan is the Main Contractor as Turkish Armed Forces with MUKAS Forces yet has a higher level than part of the contract signed on 7 could be utilized without operators; HERIKSS and features capabilities September 2012 for the RAKAS and each could communicate with each of strategic and operational level. MUKAS Procurement Projects and other via the “mesh network” or could The technical activities regarding the the delivery of one RAKAS and one be remotely controlled via MUKAS. We Project continued as of May, though MUKAS System formed over tactical were informed that the most critical the contract did not enter into force. vehicles will be accomplished. Mobile feature of OPKAR is its capacity to The bases of Azerbaijan’s Air Forces generator systems (to provide the perform its tasks very effectively since related with radars were visited in required power in places without it is a reactive system. The delivery of the previous period and certain network) installed over 4 wheeled the OPKAR will be accomplished in installations were made and tests were tactical vehicles, one for each RAKAS two different configurations composed run. An Aselsan representative pointed and MUKAS and 10 mobile OPKAR of G-3 and G-1 (contains field unit). to the similarity of the infrastructure to Electronic Attack Systems will be OPKAR systems are at the same time be established as part of the HAKİM delivered to the KKK with the MUKAS. Turkey’s first training simulators in the System with the NATO MASSE An Aselsan representative with whom tactical field. In the meantime, the System presently utilized by the TurAF we had the chance to interview at contract on the Mobile EW System and noted that the activities under the the stand defined these systems Project for the KKK to be used against first phase that covered the radar as “Turkey’s first Electronic Warfare radio frequencies was signed between integration and formation of the air Training Simulators” and RAKAS could the SSB and Meteksan Savunma at picture would be realized in a schedule be deployed over both naval and land the Fair. Though it contains certain of 18 months (T0+18 months). Today, platforms. On the ship, RAKAS will alterations, development of a system Aselsan is one of the very few Defence be deployed over the helicopter pad. that will perform in similar bands with industry companies in the world Though it is qualified as the Radar the OPKAR is expected in line with the capable of integrating NATO, Israel Jamming and Deception Simulator, in contract. and former Soviet Union radars and addition to radar jamming, deception, RAKAS is a system that could be weapon systems. The know-how interception and position finding used against land, air and naval targets and experience gained through this capabilities, with the help of the small and with the help of its automatic project is expected to be utilized in MUKAS installed within the system tracking system it is capable of the integration of the air Defence radar RAKAS is capable of communication/ detecting and tracking air targets. and missile systems of the Turkish Air interception, jamming and deception. There are attack antennas and an Forces to the S-400 Triumph Systems Therefore, RAKAS is not merely a E/O system over the turret at the procured from Russia for the TurAF. simulator but also a product that back of RAKAS. The missiles could Radar Jamming and could be used operationally in the be detected via the radar or the EDT Deception Simulator (RAKAS) and tactical field. At the same time, RAKAS system over the vehicle and they could Communication Jamming and is capable of simulating the radars be jammed via the antennas over the Deception Simulator (MUKAS) operating at different frequency bands. turret. However, since RAKAS is a displayed in the outdoor exhibition area A communication position finding training simulator as is, more effective by Aselsan were among the products capability is not required in MUKAS. tactical systems capable of electronic unveiled at the Fair. Both systems are MUKAS is capable of signal analysis warfare against missile threats may formed over the 6 wheeled tactical at both HF and UHF bands via ground be required. Still, tests towards vehicles manufactured by BMC, wave and sky wave antennas. There identifying the frequency band at developed for the TNFC RAKAS is are quite few extensive systems in the which a guided missile seeker in the colored in grey while the MUKAS world such as these systems. inventory operates and performance developed for the Land Forces The OPKAR Electronic Warfare measurement could be conducted Command (KKK) is colored in khaki. Systems that will be provided to the with RAKAS. IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 60 ISSUE 93/2019

Roketsan Turkey’s major rocket and missile manufacturer Roketsan participated in IDEF’ 19 several new products including directed energy weapons, indigenous micro-satellite launching system, and various types of guided missiles. Turkish defence contractor exhibited ALKA Directed Energy Weapon System, ATMACA Surface- to-Surface Missile, CIDA Missile System, KARAOK Short Range Anti-Tank Guided Missile System, Micro-Satellite Launching System (MSLS), TANOK 120mm Laser- Guided Anti-Tank Ammunition, and YATAGAN Missile System. Additionally, Roketsan signed several cooperation agreements © Defence Turkey with many companies during the YATAĞAN - Laser Guided Miniature Missile System event including: years and spent the last two years collateral damage. CIDA exhibited at ›› A cooperation agreement with to make it a portable system. It can the fair with its specially developed TÜBİTAK SAGE for the development be used as a mobile system or in launcher. The concept development and production of TST 101 Fuses of a fixed position. ALKA can disable and verification phase of the CIDA the MK80 Series General Purpose drones up to 4 km (2,4 miles) and system is still underway. Bombs. destroy drones from 500 m (1,600 Laser-guided anti-tank ›› A cooperation agreement with feet). The system has successfully ammunition TANOK also made Aselsan for the development of a passed its preliminary tests and is its debut at IDEF’ 19. TANOK was Kamikaze Multi-Rotor Unmanned expected to be deployed to defend designed by Roketsan to be used Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System. critical facilities such as military primarily on ALTAY T2 configuration ›› The ALTAY Serial Production Project bases, ports, and airfields. (but for this T2’s Fire Control Main Subcontractors Contract Roketsan’s indigenous ATMACA System should be improved, and between the main contractor BMC Anti-Ship Guided Missile was also laser designator device should be and the subcontractors Roketsan, displayed for the first time at the integrated on it). TANOK weighs 11 Aselsan, Havelsan, and MKEK. exhibition. Designed as a long-range kg, has a diameter of 120 mm, and ›› SavNET Connection Protocol weapon system to be used onboard is 984 mm long. The missile uses between SSB and Roketsan, modern naval platforms under semi-active laser (SAL) guidance Havelsan, Aselsan, TUSAS, TÜBİTAK any weather conditions, ATMACA and can be employed against SAGE, STM, and TEİ. guided missile can be used against stationary or moving targets up to ›› Cooperation intention agreements both surface and fixed targets 6 km. It has both direct and top- with ATA Arms and AKDAŞ Arms for providing high-precision strike attack capability and follows an YATAĞAN Missile system. capabilities. The missile has a range encoded laser beam emitted from At IDEF’ 19, Roketsan exhibited of 220 km and uses GPS (Global the laser designator on the tank. its cutting-edge products at its Positioning System) and INS (Inertial The target can also be illuminated impressive booth and attracted Navigation System) guidance. by another source. One of the most significant attention. Aside from Equipped with an Active Radar innovative products at IDEF’ 19 its wide range of missile and Seeker, ATMACA missile has the was the YATAGAN Laser-Guided rocket solutions, the company sea-skimming capability and uses Miniature Missile system. Designed also introduced a directed energy Barometric and Radar altimeters to be used by a single infantryman, weapon system, further expanding to navigate towards its target. The the missile can be fired from existing its product portfolio. Unveiled at missile can also update targets, or new generation 40 mm grenade IDEF’ 19 for the first time, ALKA re-attack and terminate its mission launchers. The easily operated and DEW (Directed-Energy Weapon) with modern data link subsystems. man-portable system can be used locally developed by Roketsan to Another missile exhibited at the against different types of threats destroy or disable hostile drones. fair for the first time was the CIDA such as snipers or group of soldiers, ALKA can be equipped with both system. Roketsan developed the especially in urban areas. Equipped laser and electromagnetic jammers CIDA as a lightweight, cost-effective with a semi-active laser seeker, the and is capable of neutralizing both system to be used in urban warfare. miniature missile has a maximum drone groups and Improvised The shoulder-launched system range of 1,000 m with a maximum Explosive Devices (IED) from a safe designed to provide rapid and easy- CEP value of 1 m. The lightweight distance. The system can also track to-use smart guidance capability and compact missile can be easily multiple targets with its onboard to soldiers during urban warfare. integrated onto unmanned aerial radar and E/O camera systems. Ensuring high accuracy at very short vehicles or unmanned ground and Roketsan developed ALKA in five ranges, the system lowers the risk of surface vehicles. IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 61 DEFENCE TURKEY

Anadolu Isuzu & Anadolu Savunma One of the leading manufacturers of the commercial vehicle sector, Anadolu Isuzu, carries its know-how and assertiveness in the Defence industry under the brand “Anadolu Savunma”. Anadolu Isuzu revealed its heavy trucks towards military utilization developed under the brand “Anadolu Savunma” for the first time at IDEF’ 19. At the Fair, the 8x8 tank carrier vehicle, 8x8 tactical wheeled © Defence Turkey vehicle and 4x4 tactical wheeled vehicle models named “SEYİT” were and 277 Recovery Vehicles will be Protection. The SEYİT 8x8 Tank introduced. The 8x8 Partially Mine procured. Anadolu Isuzu signed a Sub Transporter Vehicle draws attention as Resistant Recovery Vehicle designed Contractor Contract with a total value the only indigenously manufactured especially for diffracted heavy of US$ 4,580 Million (VAT excluded) vehicle in its class that contains all armored vehicles with Anadolu Isuzu’s with the MPG Makina İmalat San. ve the features capable of fulfilling the infrastructural facilities was displayed Tic. A.Ş. as part of the Partially Mine demands of modern armies, the at the stand of MPG Makina İmalat Resistant Recovery Vehicles Project Turkish Armed Forces being in the San. ve Tic. A.Ş. President Recep and on 10 May 2019 the company first place. Tayyip ERDOĞAN visited Anadolu notified the Public Disclosure Platform The task equipment of the 8x8 Isuzu’s stand and received information of the fact that the contract value Partially Mine Resistant Recovery on the indigenous and national Seyit reached US$ 13,312 Million (VAT Vehicle displayed at IDEF’ 19 by product group. excluded) as a result of the additional MPG Makina İmalat San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Anadolu Isuzu company firm orders it received. According was designed by MPG Makina. This conducted exports of US$ 109 to the aforementioned contract, the vehicle is capable of successfully Million in 2018 and aims to double deliveries will be made in lots until performing the tasks under tough its exports until 2023. The SEYİT the end of 2019. Anadolu Isuzu will land and road conditions and was Military Truck Product Group of the also deliver 8x8 tactical wheeled manufactured in a way to be able company displayed at IDEF’ 19 for vehicles to fulfil TAF’s demands as to recover the malfunctioned large the first time was named after Seyit part of the project being executed tonnage vehicles and armored Onbaşı (Corporal Seyit) who was by the SSB and Aselsan. To this end, vehicles. Weighing 43,000 kg, the one of the heroes of the Çanakkale a Sub Contractor Contract with the Partially Mine Resistant Recovery Victory. The SEYİT Military Truck value of EUR 4,598.400 Million (VAT Vehicle features a climbing ability Product Group was revealed as a excluded) was signed by Anadolu of 60% inclination, and it is capable result of the partnership between Isuzu/Savunma and Aselsan on 2 May of passing 1,100 mm deep waters Anadolu Savunma and Czech 2019. The vehicles are planned to be as well. Featuring a 14,9 lt volume Tatra Group. Support regarding delivered in lots by 2022. with the Cummins X15 99EPA infrastructure was received from Displayed at Anadolu Isuzu’s 600 engine, the 8x8 partially mine Tatra but the design of the vehicles, stand at the Fair, capable of operating resistant recovery vehicle has 600hp the armored cabin being at the first with the 8x8 traction system under all and it can reach a speed of 80 place, were conducted completely types of land conditions, the SEYİT km/h. With a range over 500 km, by Turkish engineers at Anadolu 8x8 Tank Transporter Vehicle (TTV) the aforementioned vehicle will be Isuzu’s R&D Center. Designed in a stands out with its towing capacity of included to the inventory soon and way to enable operation under very 70,000 kg. This 8x8 tank transporter start to operate in the TAF. challenging circumstances and tough vehicle with the climbing ability at geographical conditions, SEYİT series the slopes inclined over 30%. The ASFAT Inc. vehicles can be manufactured in vehicle is able to reach a maximum different configurations ranging from speed of 80 km/h. SEYİT TTV features Presently authorized to utilize 8x8 to 20x20 and with various engine a Cummins X15 99EPA 600 engine 27 Military Factories and 3 Military alternatives. and capable of generating 600 hp Shipyards and labor capacity of One of the companies competing power and maximum 2.770 Nm nearly 20,000 people, ASFAT Inc. for the 8x8, 10x10 and 12x12 torque with the engine volume of attended IDEF’ 19 at the Ministry of Wheeled Tank Transporter, Container 14,9 lt. SEYİT 8x8 tank transporter National Defence’s stand in order to Transporter and Recovery Vehicle vehicle can easily pass through 1,100 develop its relations with international Project launched by the Land mm deep water and has a range of institutions and associations as well Platforms Department of the SSB, 800 km. Accomplished by Anadolu as introducing its products and Anadolu Isuzu placed its proposal Isuzu R&D engineers, the cabin of services. The latest status reached to the SSB on 16 April 2018. Within the tank transporter vehicle could by the military factories and military the scope of the Project, a total of also be manufactured alternatively shipyards that play a critical role 476 vehicles composed of 134 Tank in the armored configuration and the in Turkish Defence and Aerospace Transporter Vehicles (TTV), 65 DROPS cabin is capable of providing STANAG Sector was revealed at a sizeable Container Transporter Vehicles 4569 Level 2 and Level 3 Ballistic stand. An actual FIRTINA II K/M IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 62 ISSUE 93/2019

Howitzer and F110-GE-100 turbofan engine was displayed at the stand © Defence Turkey where many products such as ADA Class Corvette, GABYA Class Frigate, BARBAROS Class Frigate, TF-2000 Anti- Air Warfare Destroyer, GÜR Class Submarine, REİS Class Submarine, Floating Dock, Poyraz Ammunition Vehicle, Atılım Engine Test Cell, Flight Simulator and Ballistic Helmet and Protective Vest were displayed with their scaled versions. ASFAT Inc. conducted one on one interviews with international delegations and companies during the Fair and at the same time signed international agreements with the Defence Ministry of Montenegro, Vard from also updated with a new automatic propulsion system, which has become Canada, Damen from Netherlands, assignment change feature that important for ship technologies and UkrObronProm from Ukraine and enables the execution of joint to create a unity of experience by Airbus Defence while signing strategic operations with the KARGU UAVs. bringing together know-how and cooperation agreements with local STM also introduced a lighter version experiences. STM signed the TOGAN companies such as Meteksan, Best of ALPAGU. Its weight reduced from Goodwill Protocol with FNSS for the Grup, YDS, Alp Aviation and BITES. 3,9 kg to 1,9 kg while maintaining integration of fixed and rotary-wing the existing ammunition capacity unmanned aerial vehicles developed and thus providing easy portability. by STM for reconnaissance and STM Improved image processing and surveillance missions onto the Providing effective solutions in target detection capabilities were manned and unmanned armored the field of autonomous systems also added to the system. Conducting combat vehicles, armored personnel as a pioneer in the Turkish defence studies on studies on implementing carriers, reconnaissance surveillance industry, STM exhibited its broad artificial Intelligence-supported swarm vehicles and turret systems designed range of autonomous drone systems technologies to its platforms, STM and manufactured by FNSS developed with domestic and national displayed the first examples of the resources at IDEF’ 19. STM added multi-drone operation performed with ASİSGUARD new and improved features to its around 20 kamikaze KARGU platform kamikaze drones to effectively use at IDEF’ 19. ASİSGUARD, the latest Defence these systems in coordination with During the fair, STM signed various organization of Asis, which has been other autonomous drone systems protocols and agreements with active in the area of smart cities in for reconnaissance-surveillance different institutions for new defence Turkey for many years, introduced its purposes. STM unveiled the first projects. Under the leadership of the system solutions regarding military indigenous fixed-wing kamikaze Presidency for Defence Industries, drones and land vehicles developed drone ALPAGU, rotary-wing kamikaze STM has signed a protocol on the through indigenous resources to the drone KARGU, and autonomous “Development of Electric Propulsion sector at IDEF’ 19. TOGAN Reconnaissance UAV System in Speed Boats” with Aselsan SONGAR is an automatic System at IDEF’ 19 with newly added at IDEF’ 19. With the protocol, STM shooting stabilized armed drone features. and Aselsan will work in collaboration system developed by ASİSGUARD KARGU is an indigenous rotary- on the development of the electric in order to be used efficiently in wing UAV that can be deployed and operated by single personnel in both autonomous and manual modes. The system was designed specifically for asymmetric warfare scenarios and currently remains at the inventory of Turkish Armed Forces. Capable of rapidly engaging both stationary and mobile targets, the new lightweight design of KARGU provides extended endurance and task duration capacities. The indigenous TOGAN multi-rotor rotary-wing UAV solution for general-purpose reconnaissance and surveillance missions was upgraded with a new electro-optical pod system, which increases the © Defence Turkey image resolution quality. TOGAN was IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 63 DEFENCE TURKEY

all day and night, military and security-based operations. Capable © Defence Turkey of operating simultaneously with single or multiple drone systems, SONGAR fulfils many critical tasks such as the detection of the target area, neutralization of the threat, post - operation damage detection and real time image transferring. The SALGUR Striking Micro Drone System is another product of the Drone Group and it is capable of performing tasks in four different operation modes composed of reconnaissance, surveillance, listening and striking in covert ALTAY MBT was displayed over the TUĞRA TTV on BMC booth operations or special operations. with many dummy sub-systems TUĞRA TTV with an engine of Performing its tasks quite silently, and changes over the ALTAY 620hp and with a towing capacity SALGUR offers a great advantage PV2 prototype, the BMC stand of 120 tons. to the armed forces in terms of welcomed the notable interest of According to the information we time and intelligence during critical the participants. received from the representatives operations. BMC stand was visited by of BMC with whom we had the Another product of ASİSGUARD President Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN chance to interview on 30 April displayed at IDEF’ 19 is the and the accompanying high level 2019, 100 professional BMC staff YAZGUR Electro-Optical delegation on the first day of the have been working on the ALTAY Camera Systems. This product Fair and the latest version of the Project as of April and this number group is composed of thermal ‘AMAZON Multi-Purpose Armored is planned to be increased to 300 camera systems enabling remote Vehicle with Remote Control’ which by the end of the year. Nearly monitoring both at bright and dark was introduced in the presence 1,300 people are expected to be external environments and a video of President ERDOĞAN at the employed within the scope of the management system that maintains beginning of this year, during the Project during the Serial Production 360-degree viewing. BMC Karasu’s Groundbreaking Phase with nearly 1,000 blue collar The vehicle electronics group Ceremony and new versions of the staff. If the company also wins the SADAK is composed of an In- tactical wheeled vehicles equipped tender launched for the 8x8 New Vehicle Intercom System, Siren with state-of-art technologies. The Generation Light Armored Vehicles Announcement System, Driver tactical wheeled vehicles were also of which the RFP is expected to Information System, ASIS Blackbox, exhibited at various events in the be published by the SSB, BMC Central Tire Inflation System and past. plans to conduct the activities at Military Vehicle In-Vehicle Health As one of the companies the same facility with the ALTAY and Usage Monitoring System. competing in the tender 8x8, Serial Production Project. We were Developed by ASİSGUARD, the 10x10 and 12x12 Wheeled informed that at the tender BMC will SADAK product group enables Tank Transporter, Container be competing with the indigenous the more efficient utilization of Transporter and Recovery Vehicle design in 8x8 configuration. Despite land vehicles and the reduction of Project launched by the SSB’s the fact that the ALTAY Serial maintenance costs. Land Platforms Department in Production Contract valued at Euro order to increase the operational 3,5 Billion signed with the SSB still BMC capabilities of the maneuver units did not enter into effect (T0 did One of Turkey’s leading of the KKK and to provide combat not start), BMC already launched commercial and military vehicle service support, BMC submitted its activities at an area of 5,000 manufacturers and as one of the its proposal to the SSB in the first m2 at the 1st Main Maintenance greatest participants of the Fair, half of 2018. A total of 476 vehicles Factory Directorate in Arifiye. BMC displayed its 11 military composed of 134 Tank Transporter According to the information we vehicles at its stand of nearly Vehicles (TTV), 65 DROPS received, depending on the result 1,500 m2. Hosting the TUĞRA Container Transporter Vehicles of the privatization process of the 8x8 Tank Transporter, Kirpi II, Kirpi and 277 Recovery Vehicles will be 1st Main Maintenance Factory II Ambulance, Amazon Versatile procured as part of the Project. The Directorate, whether the facilities Armored Vehicle, Howitzer and first contract regarding the demand at Arifiye or the facilities at Karasu Standard Multi-Purpose Armored for Tank Transporter Vehicles in 8x8 will be selected for the execution of Vehicles, 5 Tons of TTV Armored configuration was signed between the Serial Production activities. In Cabin, AKTAN (Battle Field the SSB and BMC, and the delivery case Arifiye is selected, installation Fuel Tank for Land Vehicles), of the 72 TUĞRA TTVs is planned of additional benches will be Container Transporter and Riot to be launched in August 2019. At required since the benches at this Control Vehicles in addition to IDEF’ 19, BMC displayed the ALTAY facility are insufficient in numbers the T1 Technology Demonstrator T1 Technology Demonstrator over and in terms of technology. Since IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 64 ISSUE 93/2019

BMC committed to manufacture 6 first 40 tanks are T1, so we have a track and defeat Micro and Mini ALTAY MBT per month during the long time before the T2 schedule. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Serial Production Phase, modern We will proceed step by step, upon and Unmanned Aircraft Systems benches enabling the achievement the approval of the SSB”. The same (UAS) engaged in hostile airborne of this production will be required. power pack will exist in the ALTAY surveillance and potentially hostile The ALTAY MBT T1 MBT T2 model. activity. AVCI is a smart-sensor and Demonstrator shown over the BMC signed a contract on the countermeasure package capable TUĞRA TTV at the FAIR was in the ALTAY MBT Power Pack with the of remotely detecting small UAVs form of T1 systems installed over SSB on 13 June 2018. The name and then tracking and classifying the PV2 prototype and as a dummy BATU was given to the ALTAY MBT them before providing the option product due to the fact that many Power Pack to be composed of to disrupt their activity. The system systems over the T1 Demonstrator the diesel engine and automatic combines electronic-scanning prepared within 2 months by the transmission that will be developed radar target detection, electro- BMC staff at 1st Main Maintenance by BMC Power Company. optical (EO) tracking/classification Factory Directorate were not yet and directional RF jamming ready. We were informed that capability. The detected drones the main difference between the can be defeated using directional / PV2 prototype and T1 originates SDT omnidirectional jamming solutions from the Aselsan product AKKOR SDT (Space & Defence or hard-kill solutions. AVCI AKS and Roketsan’s product the Technologies Inc.) develops system employs PESA (Passive reformed armor box. Over the indigenous software, hardware and Electronically Scanned Array) T1 Demonstrator, there is slat integrated solutions for Defence, radars, which operate in Ku-band armor and thicker ERA package Space and Aviation areas since frequency. The radar is modular at the sides of the hull and a new February 2005. The company non-rotating, electronic-scanning armor box at the top of the turret. possesses special expertise in (e-scan) system which is capable 4 AKKOR AKS radars surround radar-EW signal processing, image of detecting UAVs with a radar the Turret, moreover there many processing/pattern recognition, cross-section of 0,01 m2 at ranges electronic units within the tank for embedded software/systems, up to 10 km. The radar covers AKKOR AKS, therefore the back avionic systems, land system 180° and can be used in back- of the turret is slightly expanded. electronic units, RF jammer to-back configuration to provide Manual utilization of the AKKOR systems, satellite technologies, 360° surveillance. Target tracking AKS is not considered since it is and simulation & training systems. software and extensive zone a system reacting in a duration SDT participated at IDEF’ 19 with filtering features allow drones to measured with milliseconds. The its reliable Electronic Warfare & be detected while reducing false tank commander will be switching Communication Systems products alarms from birds. the system on and off via the user and exhibited the AVCI Anti-Drone The new generation of interface (control panel) and receive system, Communication Monitoring Communication Monitoring and data on whether the launchers and Localization Systems, Weapon Localization System was developed (two launchers each with two Control & Interface Units, and Air to respond to all the needs of cells) are full or empty. The weight Combat Training (ACT) Solutions. Electronic Warfare (EW) in the most of the ALTAY MBT in the existing The SDT AVCI Anti-Drone efficient way. SDT also delivered configuration is 63.5 tons and 25 System is designed to detect, a similar system called Radio tons of this is the weight of the turret. In response to our question on whether the increase in the tank due to the additional armor box in the T1 version will affect the performance of the power pack or not, BMC representatives stated that extra changes were not necessary since the weight in the T1 configuration remained within the weight limits they projected. AKKOR AKS will also be in the 210 T2 model to be manufactured after the 40 T1s, but a completely different armor box will be used in this tank. BMC representatives underlined that a significant amount of weight change will be faced as the main armor of the tank will also be different and added, “We cannot state a figure yet, but the © Defence Turkey IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 65 DEFENCE TURKEY

Frequency Signal Analysis System to train in a multi-participant threat attention-grabbing products of the (RFSAS), which was developed and target environment. stand were the C92 Corvette which under the KILAVUZ Project in SDT also produced the started to be built in Turkmenistan September 2014. The system Weapon Control & Interface Units in line with the contract signed detects narrowband and wideband of the ARCT (Anti-Tank Remote with the Turkmenistan’s Ministry of signals (0,4-18GHZ) with high Controlled Turrets) designed and Defence and the Norwegian Skjold sensitivity, finds signal direction developed by Roketsan for the Class Corvettes suggested as part and source position and classifies Anti-Tank Vehicle Development of the Turkish Type Torpedo Boat and resolves those signals. All time- Project carried out by FNSS as the demands of the TNFC. With a length critical operations are performed main contractor. SDT oversee the of nearly 47.5m and height of 15m, in real-time automatically. integration of KORNET and OMTAS the Skjold Class Torpedo Boats The resulting processed and missiles to the vehicles and ensures have an air - shield catamaran hull unprocessed data are recorded that the turrets function according design and feature 8 Surface-to- and then analyzed using smart to the requirements of the project. Surface Missiles and the 76mm filters. The distinguishing feature The products which were designed Super Rapid main with a range of of the developed system over its and integrated into the vehicles by around 12 km. The Skjold Corvettes opponents is that it can detect SDT includes; 15” Multifunctional with quite low RCS figure are all narrowband, wideband, Direct Gunner Display (NE), Platform capable of reaching a speed up to Sequence Spread Spectrum Interface Unit (PAB), Gunner 60 knots in sea state 0 and 45 knots (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Interface Control Unit (NAKB), in sea state 3 with the help of the Spread Spectrum (FHSS) signals KORNET Missile Adaptation Unit main propulsion system in CODAG and make them ready for listening. (KOFUB), KORNET Range Selection configuration. We were informed Among SDT’s Embedded Adaptation Unit (KOMSUB), and that the speed requirement of the Simulation System (ESS) OMTAS Mission Unit (OGB). SDT Turkish Type Torpedo Boat Project solutions, Airborne ESS was the manages all the servos on the was decreased to 45 knots. first air combat training system turret, the thermal sighting system, The C92 Corvette being built in development back in 2007. the laser rangefinder, the inertial Turkmenistan with the construction The system is fully integrated measuring unit, together with all of equipment and parts sent from into aircraft Operational Flight the subsystems inside the vehicle, Turkey weigh 1,600 tons and is Program (OFP) and has gone which provide the necessary data capable of reaching a speed of through several ground and flight to the main systems. 28 knots with the drive system tests before final deployment. composed of 4 diesel machines One of the important elements and two pivots. Dearsan will be of SDT’s Embedded Simulation Dearsan conducting the sale of two C92 System (ESS), is the Air Combat The mock-ups of the Tuzla Corvettes to Turkmenistan; one of Maneuvering Instrumentation Class Patrol Boats and Corvette, these two is a firm sale while the (ACMI) system. SDT’s ACMI Offshore Patrol Boats and Fast other is optional. Hull mounted DSH system (pod and ground system) Intervention Boats displayed at sonar, a helicopter pad available was successfully certified via flight the stand of Gülhan & Dearsan for the SeaHawk helicopter, two tests conducted together with Business Partnership drew great 12,7mm STAMP, VL Mica SAM TAI and the Turkish Air Force on attention and Dearsan’s stand was system and 76mm Super Rapid gun F-16 aircraft. SDT ACMI System visited by many local and foreign will remain on the C92 Corvette. is mounted on F-16s and similar companies and visitors. The most airborne platforms in external pods and provides effective Air- to-Air and Air-to-Ground training opportunities. SDT ACMI System has advanced combat capabilities such as real-time autonomous position generation, weapon simulations and Real-Time Kill Notifications (RTKN) thanks to its long-range and high throughput RF data link and integrated processors, which provides a Live- Virtual- Constructive (LVC) training infrastructure. The system has mission planning, live monitoring, and post-mission analysis capabilities. SDT ACMI can also simulate both RF and IR guided missiles and enables fighter pilots The Computer Generated image of C92 Corvette IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 66 ISSUE 93/2019

Meteksan Defence Displaying its products that have proven themselves in the field and that are included in the inventory, Meteksan Savunma also conducted the launching of its new and updated products at IDEF’ 19. The MİLSAR SAR/GMTI Radar, C-Band Data Link, new Retinar FAR and KAPAN Anti-Drone Systems, YAKAMOS 2020 Hull Mounted DSH Sonar, Submarine Intercept Bearing and Distance Identification Sonar, Helicopter MİLDAR-2 Fire Control Radar and KEMENT Indigenous Tactical Data Link of which the air- to-ground and air-to-air tests as part of Field Acceptance Activities were conducted successfully in June 2019 © Defence Turkey in addition to the final of the project were among the Meteksan Savunma Otokar products displayed at IDEF’ 19 for Armored Vehicle Product the first time. Leading the sector in land systems and breaking a lot of new Group is manufactured to fulfil the Within the scope of the TÜBİTAK contemporary and future demands SAVTAG project contract signed ground, Otokar presented its 10 armored vehicles and its BAŞOK, of armies with its low silhouette. between TÜBİTAK BİLGEM and In addition to its operational Meteksan Defence, the acoustic MIZRAK, BOZOK, ÜÇOK and KESKİN turret systems to users at performance under all types of sensor arrays performing at the field conditions the vehicle has 1-100 kHz band, frontal electronic its stand at the Fair. Turkey’s first electrical armored vehicle AKREP high maneuver capability and has units and internal ship components an infrastructure that could enable with real time signal processing IIe, TULPAR Light Tank, mine resistant Armored Emergency the utilization of alternative power software were designed and packs such as electricity, diesel manufactured for the Submarine Response Ambulance of COBRA II, URAL Special Operations Vehicle and hybrid. The power generation Intercept Bearing and Distance and transmission systems, sensors, Identification Sonar. The Intercept at the stand were the vehicles introduced at IDEF Fair by Otokar. computers, communication and Passive Sonar - IPS features its own targeting systems are integrated operator console in order to display The vehicles and turret systems of Otokar displayed at the 7th hall and within a single system in the AKREP the detection and evaluation results IIe and the vehicle provides an and enabling user entries. The IPS at the stand numbered 713 were as follows: infrastructure that will accelerate System is capable of operating the transition to autonomous ›› TULPAR Light Tank integrated to the existing acoustic vehicles. Different configurations of sensor array in the submarine in ›› TULPAR S Tracked Armored Vehicle, the AKREP IIe such as the Armored addition to its own acoustic unit; with BAŞOK turret system Reconnaissance Vehicle, Fire and is able to continuously conduct ›› ARMA 8x8 Armored Combat Vehicle, Support Vehicle (90mm gun), Light real time data flow, analysis and with MIZRAK-30 mm turret system Weight Infantry Support Vehicle display from both sonar arrays (25mm gun, the model displayed simultaneously. The Submarine ›› ARMA 6x6 Armored Combat Vehicle, with BOZOK-25 mm turret system at the Fair) and Laser Gun Vehicle Intercept Bearing and Distance were designed. Two NMC540 ›› COBRA II Mine Resistant Armored Identification Sonar manufactured by Series new generation Li-Ion battery Meteksan Defence was installed to Emergency Response Ambulance pack manufactured by Altınay one of the four AY Class submarines ›› COBRA II 4x4 Armored Personnel Company are included in the Light in the TNFC’s inventory and launched Carrier, with ÜÇOK turret system Weight Infantry Support Vehicle into service. The aforementioned ›› COBRA 4x4 Armored Personnel with a hybrid propulsion system submarine performed in the Deniz Carrier, KESKİN turret system were displayed at the Fair. The Kurdu 2019 Military Practice. The product AxleTech an independent ASIST Intercept Sonar System ›› URAL 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier with Otokar BAŞOK turret suspension system is also present manufactured by Aselsan is in the vehicle. The AKREP IIe Fire system employed in the remaining three Support Vehicle to be equipped submarines. The Intercept Sonar ›› URAL 4x4 Special Operation Vehicle with a 360 hp power capacity diesel System remains at the back part ›› AKREP IIe Electrical Armored Vehicle engine and CMI Cockerill CSE90LP of the sails in AY Class Submarines Designed by Otokar as an 90mm automatic gun is expected and in PREVEZE and GÜR Class armored reconnaissance and to be revealed at the EuroSatory Submarines it is located inside the weapon platform, the AKREP IIe 2020 Fair. hatch bulging out at the ship’s nose. 4x4 New Generation IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 67 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 68 ISSUE 93/2019

TÜBİTAK The Miniature Precision Guided Ammunition Family named KUZGUN (RAVEN), the Air Defence Missile named G-40 both of which are being developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE and currently at their conceptual design phase and the MÜREN Integrated Underwater Combat Management System (CMS) developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM and already integrated on Turkish Navy’s AY Class Submarines TCG Doğanay (S-351) and TCG Dolunay (S-352) were the products that were revealed for the first time during IDEF ‘19, grabbed our attention at the TÜBİTAK stand. © Defence Turkey KUZGUN is a filterable smart ammunition group that could be warranty are presently continuing. MÜREN CMS will be implemented equipped with laser, IIR and radar MÜREN CMS is actively utilized on over a PREVEZE Class submarine (RF) seekers with motorized and non- the TCG Doğanay (S-351) and the until 2023. In addition to DM2A4 motorized versions dropped from TCG Dolunay (S-352) Submarines at SeeHecht, Mark 48 Mod 6AT and the aircraft. Resembling the SPEAR present. According to the information AKYA Heavy Weight Torpedoes could III Missile manufactured by MBDA we received, 8 torpedoes were be launched by MÜREN CMS in this with such features, KUZGUN’s launched in 2018 as part of the test Project. In respect with the MÜREN design enables discharge from campaign. As Mark 48 Mod 6AT and CMS PREVEZE Project ongoing naval platforms and land vehicles in AKYA Heavy Weight Torpedoes are since 2017, the tests will be launched addition to air platforms. not identified within the scope of after nearly one and a half years from The G-40 missile in which this project, only DM2A4 SeeHecht May 2019. components such as the rocket Heavy Weight Torpedoes could be With MÜREN CMS, not only engine of the GÖKTUĞ-BVR air-to- launched by MÜREN CMS. In line modern heavy weight torpedo air missile, warhead and seeker head with the ‘MÜREN CMS PREVEZE launching capability but also a is a vertically launched air Defence Class Implementation Project’ critical capability called Target missile system that is launched from contract signed in August 2017, Motion Analysis - TMA bearing vital a VLS type launcher by a launcher mechanism called “soft cold launch”. The range of the G-40 is 40 km, and its maximum altitude is stated as 40,000ft. KUZGUN may be installed instead of the G-40’s warhead; therefore, it could be utilized for attacking ground targets from the KUZGUN Technical Features ground or from the sea. With the help of the internal data link system of Type of Air Platform MMU, F-35, F-4E/2020, HÜRJET, HÜRKUŞ, Miscallenous UAVs KUZGUN, it will be possible to adjust Mission Type Air-to-Ground, Ground-to-Ground, Surface-to-Surface routes and targets until the point of INS, INS/GPS, (common interface and integration impact with the target. Guidance Type A contract regarding the MÜREN facilities for LAB and IIR) INS, CMS Ay Class Implementation Warhead Used Custom Design 25-60 kg (depending on the warhead type) Project was signed in 2016. Within the Range 40-60 nm (74-111 km) for 0,9 Mach launch speed at 40,000 ft altitude scope of the Project conducted under the cooperation of the Research Deflection from the Target <1-10 m (CEP)(Depends on the Seeker and Guidance Type) Center Command (ArMerKom) of Striking Angle 10°-90° the Naval Forces Command, Gölcük Spread Targets, Particle Disintegrator Warhead and Staff - Light Shipyard and TÜBİTAK, modern Armored Components (Particle Disintegrator Warhead) heavy weight torpedo discharging Static Air Defence Units (Particle Disintegrator Warhead) capability, sensor data such as sonar, Industrial Facilities (Piercing or General-Purpose Warheads) periscope and electronic support and Targets Used Military Buildings (Piercing Warhead) indigenous target motion analysis, Embedded Targets (Piercing Warhead) track management and indigenous Caves (Piercing or Thermobaric Warhead) weapon control unit capabilities were Mobile Targets (Laser Seeker and Particle Disintegrator Warhead) added to the AY Class Submarines. The Project was completed in Weight 100 kg 2,5 years and the activities under Length 1,800 mm IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 69 DEFENCE TURKEY

importance for the submarines was acquired. There are fewer monitors than planned in the consoles utilized on the MÜREN CMS due to the lack of space on the submarine. Though there are mainly two consoles, all consoles could replace each other. When there is a breakdown in one of the consoles, the software could be transferred to the other. These consoles are manufactured by AYESAŞ. In this Project, for the AY Class Submarines, AYESAŞ designed and delivered a special console that needed to fit into a very limited area and upon the success it achieved another contract was signed in 2018 under © Defence Turkey the MÜREN CMS PREVEZE Class Implementation Project. As the sub- achieved, the company received infrastructure in respect with the contractor of TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, the grand prize on the Highest PEM Fuel Cell and Fuel Reformer YALTES will be developing and Amount of Foreign Sales among (Methyl Alcohol will be used and delivering the demanded consoles, the companies with the SME status, only for MİLDEN) demands towards electronic cabinets, combat at the Defence Industry Awards the Type 14TN Reis Class and data/video networks and Local Ceremony held by SASAD in April MİLDEN Submarines. The bids of the Launching Panels for PREVEZE 2019. We have been informed that companies were received in autumn Class Submarines. The cabin called KARAYEL UAV Systems continue 2018 and the selection of the Main Combat Management Center on to fulfil their tasks successfully in Contractor company is expected PREVEZE Submarines will be the country in question at present. to be accomplished by the end of emptied completely, the ISUS-83/2 According to the data provided this year. Vestel Defence, Aspilsan CMS will be detached, and the by Vestel Defence Industry, over a and Roketsan were the bidding MÜREN CMS will be replacing it. The total of 15,000 hours of flight was companies and since it cannot place MÜREN CMS is capable of managing accomplished by KARAYEL UAV a bid due to its institutional identity 4 different heavy weight torpedoes as of April 2019. The single CİRİT TÜBİTAK MAM Energy Institute engagements simultaneously. missile launcher under the wing of submitted a proposal enabling Two different modernization KARAYEL-SU UAV colored with its collaboration with these three projects composed of MLU digital camouflage displayed at the companies as a Sub Contractor. and MÜREN CMS are being stand drew attention. According The fuel cell technology and conducted in parallel for PREVEZE to the information we received, at the power capacities utilized in Class Submarines. Initially the the ballistic test conducted with submarines are way over the fuel MÜREN CMS PREVEZE Class KARAYEL-SU at Acıkıran in January cells (capacity of 5Kw) currently Implementation Project was 2019, the target was successfully manufactured in Turkey. Therefore, launched, and this Project covers a shot with the CİRİT Missile at a the tender was launched aiming a total of four submarines. distance of nearly 8 km. capacity over the power capacity Investing approximately US$ owned by PEM fuel cells on Reis Vestel Defence Industry 30 Million in the field of fuel cell class submarines at present and also technologies since its establishment, for developing and strengthening the This year, Vestel Defence Vestel Defence introduced the indigenous fuel cell technology and Industry displayed the KARAYEL- latest level it has reached in the existing infrastructure, as well as SU UAV Systems and fuel cell this area at IDEF’ 19. Revealing to utilize it in the MİLDEN - National technologies at the Fair. The products in this area as a result Submarine platform. The aim from company has been developing of many successfully completed MİLDEN is a net of 300 Kw and a and manufacturing Unmanned Air R&D projects and the cooperation nearly 360-370 Kw gross capacity. Vehicles in various segments since activities between university and A total of 6 PEM fuel cell modules 2005 and KARAYEL-SU is the most industry, Vestel Defence stands out each with a power capacity of 60 improved model of these. A model with its capabilities in PEM (Proton Kw will be utilized. While in the enhanced with new capabilities Exchange Membrane) type fuel Reis Class, 4 of these modules are and painted with digital camouflage cell technologies. Vestel Defence is planned to be used for the power was presented at IDEF’ 19. Vestel currently one of the three companies requirement of 240 Kw. You can Defence Industry’s KARAYEL that received RFPs to place a read a comprehensive report on the Tactical UAV was developed by proposal for the Air-Independent current status of indigenous PEM Turkish engineers, fully with local Propulsion Submarine Project Fuel Cell and Reformer development facilities and it was exported to a launched in 2018 by the SSB for efforts for submarines in our next Gulf country in 2018. On account the establishment of an indigenous issue of the ‘substantial amount’ of sales IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 70 ISSUE 93/2019

Turkish Companies Sign over 100 Contracts at IDEF’19 This year, a total of 1,061 companies from 53 countries (481 local and 580 international companies) attended the IDEF’19 event which is the most crucial platform where small and medium sized businesses contributing to the defence industry with their products and services as well as the major companies of the defence industry get the chance to introduce their facilities and capabilities to the procurement committees from Turkey as well as the world and 587 committee members of 151 committees from 70 countries and 3 international organizations were amongst the visitors of the © Defence Turkey event. Moreover, 100 signature ceremonies and 9 meetings/ Mehmet ÜNAL, Havelsan Chairman first time. Certain improvements launches were held at the IDEF’19 of the Board Prof. Haci Ali MANTAR were made over the tank in line with event closely followed by 394 local and General Manager of Havelsan the new demands emerged during and foreign press members from a Ahmet Hamdi ATALAY attended the the prototype stage throughout total of 26 countries. As Defence signing ceremony held at the BMC the design of the Altay T1 Main Turkey magazine, we gathered the stand. Battle Tank (MBT) as well. The highlights of the contracts signed Within the scope of the Project, survivability level of the ALTAY tank throughout the event which lasted Turkey’s New Generation Main Battle was increased with the components for 4 days. Tank ALTAY will be manufactured in added in line with the updated two configurations as T1 and T2 in demands. accordance with the new concept of ›› Improved Explosive Reactive Armor Altay Serial Production Project protection developed based on the (ERA) added to the side protections Main Subcontractors Contract recent combat experiences in our of the fuselage The contract for the Sub nearby geography and to meet the ›› Turret Top Armors with increased Systems of ALTAY Serial Production future demands of the Turkish Armed protection level Project for the serial production of Forces. ›› Active Protection System Radars Turkey’s first Main Battle Tank ALTAY 40 ALTAY T1s will be positioned around the turret and the supply of the systems and manufactured and ALTAY T1 will be ›› Active Protection System Launchers sub systems that will take part in the Main Battle Tank with the most installed at the ceiling of the turret the tank was signed between BMC developed protection capacity with ›› Extended turret rear compartment and the subcontractors Aselsan, its all-round armor defence in combat ›› Caged armors enabling protection Roketsan, MKE and Havelsan at fields composed of passive, reactive against the anti-tank missiles at the IDEF’19 with the participation of the and active protection components hull and rear compartments of the President of Defence Industries Prof. developed by estimating all types turret İsmail DEMİR. of threats that may be encountered ›› Explosion retardant measures at the President of Defence Industries in combat fields. 210 ALTAY T2s ammunition compartments of the hull Prof. İsmail DEMİR, Vice President will be manufactured and ALTAY In accordance with the contract of Defence Industries Mustafa T2 will feature the advanced armor signed on 1 May 2019, on the second ŞEKER, Head of the Land Platforms system developed over the ALTAY day of the event, the following Department Ahmet Raci YALÇIN, T1, isolated hull-ammunition companies will be in charge of the BMC Chairman of the Board Ethem configuration, laser guided tank production of the below systems SANCAK, BMC Member of the Board gun firing capability, crew training and will be delivering them to the Talip ÖZTÜRK, Aselsan Chairman & mode and mobile camouflage net- main contractor: Aselsan - Electronic CEO Prof. Haluk GÖRGÜN, Aselsan signature management capabilities. systems of the tank, including Vice President Mustafa KAVAL, Additionally, an ALTAY T3 with an fire control and active protection Roketsan’s Deputy Chairman of the unmanned turret will be developed systems, Roketsan - Armor System, Board Mustafa AYSAN, Roketsan within the scope of the Project. MKEK - Main Weapon System President and CEO Selçuk YAŞAR, BMC unveiled the ALTAY T1 and Havelsan – Training simulator MKE Deputy Chairman and CEO demonstrator at IDEF’19 for the systems for the tank. The share of IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 71 DEFENCE TURKEY

the signed subcontractor contracts over the total size of the Project will be nearly 40%. The total contract value of only the portion of Aselsan as part of the ALTAY Serial Production Project was declared to be EUR 840,986,250. The delivery of the products required for the training tools that will be formed for the user/ maintenance training of the sub systems to be delivered within the Project is aimed to be accomplished as part of the contract as well.

Kaplan MT Medium Weight Tank

Serial Production Contract © Defence Turkey The Long-Term Contract on the Serial Production of Kaplan MT the two companies covers the breakdown of Early Warning Radars. (Harimau) Medium Weight Tank Serial production of 18 tanks within two The first system delivery will be taking was signed on the first day of the fair, years. place in 2022 and 5 AIR Systems will on April 30, for the Indonesian Land be procured as part of the project. The aforementioned radars will Forces between FNSS Savunma Low Altitude Radar System Sistemleri A.Ş. and PT Pindad. be procured to fulfill the demands The signature ceremony was held Project Signed by the of the Air Forces Command and with the participation of the high - SSB and Aselsan with the help of these radars will level officers from the Presidency The Contract on the Low Altitude enable effectiveness against fighter of Defence Industries, Indonesian Radar System Project was signed aircraft, helicopters, UAV systems, Ministry of Defence and Indonesian between the Presidency of Defence stealth aircraft and anti-radiation Armed Forces. The serial production Industries (SSB) and Aselsan on missiles, covering the zones that of the vehicles to be delivered to May 1st. President of the Defence could not be covered by long range the Indonesian Army as part of the Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR, radars, and will have high maneuver contract will be jointly accomplished Aselsan President & CEO Prof. capability and acquisition of targets by FNSS and PT Pindad. Haluk GÖRGÜN, Vice President of with a low radar cross section likely The development period of the Defence Industries Mustafa ŞEKER, to emerge from low altitudes. Kaplan MT (Harimau) Medium Weight high ranking commanders of the Air The IFF of the targets identified Tank Prototype was completed Forces Command and many sector and tracked with the Indigenous as of 2018 and the development representatives were present at the Mon5/S IFF system over the activities were launched at the end signing ceremony. radar and the data regarding of 2015 by FNSS and PT Pindad in Within the scope of the Project, friendly elements will be able to be accordance with the defence industry the aim is the effective inclusion of monitored instantly over the radar cooperation agreement signed by the the low altitude and medium/long terminals. The system will also be Indonesian and Turkish governments. range areas that are not covered able to be integrated with the air KAPLAN MT was developed with by the Early Warning Radars in defence systems located nearby. a technology transfer model in a air surveillance and the areas that To this end, search functions for the period shorter than 3 years and the could not be covered in times of the early warning and land positioned production of its two prototypes was air defence systems will be fulfilled completed. KAPLAN MTs’ prototypes © Defence Turkey by the radar and the target data went through very comprehensive will be directly transferred to the and challenging tests run by the weapon systems. In this way, Indonesian Army and Ministry the duration for the integrated air of Defence both in Turkey and surveillance and reaction time of Indonesia. the defence system will be reduced The tests of the Kaplan as well. MT (Harimau) were completed successfully and it is the first medium Transportable Electronic Warfare weight tank to be certified by the Indonesian Army and qualified for System to be Procured for serial production. Kaplan MT is the the Land Forces Command only medium weight tank which is On the third of the fair, the contract qualified and certified by a user on on the Transportable Electronic the global market. The long-term Warfare System Project was signed cooperation agreement for serial between the Presidency of Defence production signed at IDEF’19 by Industries and Meteksan Savunma IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 72 ISSUE 93/2019

A.Ş. with the participation of the President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR, Meteksan General Manager Selçuk ALPARSLAN, Bilkent Holding Chairman Tunç BATUM and SSB officials. In line with the demands of the Land Forces Command, the deliveries are projected to be completed in 2021 within the scope of the project where transportable Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems with the capability of jamming the frequencies used by the enemies’ radios. The systems to be delivered can be back carried by the staff and they will be delivered in two different configurations; fixed or © Defence Turkey positioned over the vehicle. The Contract of SPTWAV program was signed during the IDEF’ 19 PARS Scout 8x8 and 6x6 maneuver capability enable a A.Ş. offers these services to all comfortable and secure drive, friendly and allied nations with the to Enter into the Turkish a steady drive at high speeds at approach of a solution partner, Armed Forces’ Inventory straight roads, low yaw risk on and signed strategic cooperation FNSS Savunma was selected curved roads, transparent armor agreements in many areas at the as the main contractor company (ballistic window) integration IDEF’19 14th International Defence upon the decree of the Defence and high situational awareness. Industry Fair by negotiating one-on- Industry Executive Committee Indigenous sub systems will be one with international delegations (SSIK) with the tender launched used in the main automotive and companies. As part of the to fulfil the Special Purpose equipment such as the engine and Ministry of National Defence’s stand Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle power train equipment in the PARS during IDEF’19, ASFAT became the (SPTWAV) demands in two different Scout 6x6 and the 8x8 Tactical party to sign the greatest number configurations - 8x8 and 6x6 - of Wheeled Armored Vehicles that of agreements at the fair by signing the Land Forces Command and were designed and manufactured 20 agreements with local and Gendarmerie General Command fully through indigenous facilities international companies. and contract negotiations with the and will be entering into the ASFAT A.Ş. General Manager company were launched in this inventory of the Turkish Armed Esad AKGÜN was present at the direction. To this end, the project Forces for the first time. ceremonies where ASFAT signed contract launch ceremony was international agreements with Vard from Canada, Damen from signed on the third day of the fair, Local and International on May 2nd, by FNSS President Netherlands, UkrObronProm from & CEO K. Nail KURT and Vice Cooperation Agreements Ukraine and with Airbus Defence President of the Presidency of from ASFAT while the company signed many Defence Industries Mustafa Murat With 30 years providing strategic cooperation agreements ŞEKER. modernization, repair, maintenance with local companies such as The vehicle will be developed in to the Turkish Armed Forces, ASFAT Meteksan Savunma, Best Grup, five different configurations in the initial stage of the project in line with the indigenous development model and a total of 100 vehicles will be manufactured. Within the scope of the Project, Command and Radar Vehicles and Sensor and CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicles will be delivered to the Land Forces Command and Armored Combat Vehicles will be delivered to the Gendarmerie General Command. Within the scope of the SPTWAV Project, the new member of the PARS group Scout 6x6 and 8x8, specifically designed © Defence Turkey by FNSS for the reconnaissance operations, with their superior ASFAT and Airbus signed an agreement at IDEF’ 19 IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 73 DEFENCE TURKEY

YDS, Alp Havacılık, Istanbul defence, aerospace Moreover, 2 launches cooperation activites Defence and Aerospace Cluster international cooperation protocols between industry-universities. (SAHA), OSTIM Defence and were announced and signed at a In line with this target, these 6 Aerospace Cluster (OSSA), METU ceremony for projects that would projects developed by SAHA Teknokent Defence Industry Cluster make a crucial contribution to the Istanbul member companies and (TSSK), Eskişehir Aviation Cluster indigenization of the aerospace and universities will contribute greatly to (ESAC), Izmir Aerospace Cluster defence industry. Turkey’s national defence industry (HUKD). Deputy Minister of Industry and and their tests have already been This company containing 27 Technology Hasan BÜYÜKDEDE, completed. The aforementioned factories, 3 shipyards and a labor Deputy Minister of Industry and projects were accepted to the 1st power of nearly 20 thousand people Technology Faith KACIR, TÜBİTAK Phase call of the TÜBİTAK SAYEM will conduct its retrofit activities that President Prof. Hasan MANDAL, Program. will enable the accomplishment of SSB Vice President Celal Sami The 6 projects to be executed the final configuration of the aircraft TÜFEKÇİ, Deputy Director as part of the program are listed as part of the Airbus MRO within General of the Turkish Armed as follows: the project on “Laser the scope of the A400M Project Forces Foundation Sadık PİYADE, Air Defence System Development” at the Kayseri 2nd Air Supply SAHA Istanbul Chairman Haluk against artillery, mortar and Maintenance Factory Directorate BAYRAKTAR and members of missiles with air - to - ground as of 2020. On account of the the TÜBİTAK SAYEM consortium ammunition under the guidance acquired capability, the retrofit participated in the signing of the consortium composed of activities of other countries that ceremony taking part at the SAHA Aselsan, Roketsan, Ermaksan, use the A400M are aimed to be Istanbul stand at IDEF’ 19. TAI Saver, TÜBİTAK BİLGEM and conducted in Turkey. Chairman Prof. Oğuz BORAT, TAI Gebze Technical University; the Cooperation Agreement on the CEO Temel Kotil, Aselsan President “Air Conditioning Systems Used in Development of Kamikaze Multi- & CEO Prof. Haluk GÖRGÜN, Flying Platforms” project to be used Rotor UAV System Signed between Roketsan President and CEO for the first time in the HÜRKUŞ Roketsan and Aselsan Selçuk YAŞAR, TÜBİTAK BİLGEM under the lead of the consortium On the 2nd day of the fair, a President Prof. Hacı Ali MANTAR, established by Gökser Havacılık, Cooperation Agreement on the Ermaksan President and CEO Anova, Friterm, Gürmetal, development of Kamikaze Multi- Ahmet ÖZKAYAN, President of the CES companies and Marmara Rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Gebze Technical University Prof. University; the “Development of (UAV) System was signed between Hasan ASLAN, President of the the Nickel Metal Powder Eligible Roketsan and Aselsan, which are Fatih Sultan Mehmet University for Additive Manufacturing for the two major institutions of the Prof. Fatih ANDI were amongst the Aviation Applications – ATOM” Turkish Defence Industry. Through names making their mark on the project for the manufacturing of this agreement, Roketsan’s UAV projects. the parts to operate at turbine Ammunition (RİHAM) would be SAHA Istanbul focuses on engines led by the consortium integrated to Aselsan’s Multi-Rotor establishing consortiums by consisting of Ermaksan, Aluteam, UAV, thus meeting an important gathering sub system manufacturer Mayıs Tasarım, Toyotesu and requirement of Turkish Armed companies and universities Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation Forces. active in the same areas and University; the “Road Map on the facilitates the production of the Development of Measuring, Testing sub systems available in Turkey and Navigational Control Unit for 6 Cooperation Agreements by building production groups the Autonomous Operation of for Local Production on for the sub systems that cannot the Unmanned Naval Platforms Defence and Aerospace be manufactured in Turkey and (İDA-OTO SEVK)” conducted by Area Led by SAHA Istanbul At the signing ceremony © Defence Turkey organized by the Defence and Aerospace Cluster Association (SAHA Istanbul) at IDEF’ 19, a protocol was signed regarding indigenous production in 6 project groups in areas of defence and aerospace. With the help of these 6 agreements signed under the guidance of SAHA Istanbul established to render Turkey capable of manufacturing its own aircraft, vessels and strategic products through indigenous resources, Turkish companies will develop sub systems in areas of IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 74 ISSUE 93/2019

and Turkish Aerospace President and CEO Temel KOTİL, the “Major Subsonic Wind Tunnel” is expected to be launched to service by 2023. The tunnel is expected to provide services primarily to Turkey and then to the aerospace, defence, automotive, environment and urban planning sectors across the world.

Critical Protocol of STM and Aselsan on Vessel Technologies At the IDEF’19 defence fair, under the guidance of the Presidency of Defence Industries, a crucial protocol on the

© Defence Turkey “Development of the Electrical Drive Systems at High Speed Boats” Steve HILLS - AIOLOS CEO, Prof. İsmail DEMİR - President of SSB, Temel KOTİL - was signed by STM and Aselsan. President & CEO of Turkish Aerospace The goodwill protocol signed by the Elkon company and TÜBİTAK Agreement on Major Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik MAM; the “Satellite Communication Subsonic Wind Tunnel by ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) and Aselsan Terminal Systems” project executed took place on April 30th at the 14th by the consortium of NETA, Profen, Turkish Aerospace and IDEF International Defence Industry ICT, NETPA and Istanbul Technical AIOLOS Engineering Fair. STM Chairman Celal Sami University, and last but not least The “Major Subsonic Wind TÜFEKÇİ, STM CEO Murat İKİNCİ, the project on “Nano Particulate Tunnel Contract” signed between Aselsan Chairman and CEO Haluk Reinforced Composite Material Turkish Aerospace and Canada GÖRGÜN and Aselsan Executive with High Performance in High based company AIOLOS Vice President İbrahim BEKAR Temperatures” executed with the Engineering was one of the most attended the signature ceremony. cooperation of Marmara University critical agreements signed at With the protocol, execution and Altıgen Panel. IDEF’19. The signatures were made of the joint activities by STM and by Turkish Aerospace President and Aselsan on the development of electrical drive system beginning Memorandum of CEO Temel KOTİL, Space Systems Vice Director General Selman NAS to gain importance for vessel Understanding Between and AIOLOS CEO Steven HILLS at technologies and their joining forces Havelsan and Environics the ceremony taking place on May by gathering their know - how and Havelsan and Environics 2nd. experiences area aimed. In this have signed a Memorandum of The facility to be established at way, development of cooperation Understanding (MoU) to co-operate the edifices of Turkish Aerospace and generation of fully indigenous on identifying and developing is aimed to become one of the solutions on the electrical drive mutual opportunities for the CBRN top three subsonic wind tunnels systems that are expected to Sector in Turkey on the 2nd of May in the world. Signed by AIOLOS become more critical in the future at IDEF’ 19. Engineering CEO Steven HILLS are planned. According to this MoU Havelsan and Environics intend to establish a new Joint Venture entity in Turkey. Before entering into the Joint Venture agreement, Havelsan and Environics will finalize a business plan and complete market analysis for the CBRN sector together. The scope of the intended Joint Venture co-operation will include identifying opportunities, carrying out pre-sales actions, preparing technical and commercial offers and supporting such proposals until the contracts are awarded and they will collaborate in the execution of such © Defence Turkey awarded contracts and identify working conditions. STM and Aselsan was signed a protocol for Vessel Technologies at IDEF’ 19 IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 75 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 76 ISSUE 93/2019

Asisguard and Dahua © Defence Turkey Technology’s Public Security Systems Technology Transfer Agreement Established by Asis Electronics and Information Systems with the vision of developing indigenous systems for the defence industry, Asisguard signed a technology transfer agreement at the IDEF’19 defence fair in order to manufacture mainly thermal solutions and Dahua’s high technology products indigenously in Turkey with the technology partnership of Asisguard. At the signature ceremony held The Signing Ceremony was held on IDEF’19 between Asisguard and Dahua Technology on May 1st, Asis Electronics and Information Systems Chairman Salih GÜÇBİLMEZ underlined Foundation Deputy Director General STM and FNSS Sign a that Asisguard worked in order to Sadık PİYADE, Sabancı University Goodwill Protocol develop innovative technologies President Prof. Yusuf LEBLEBİCİ, that will undertake critical tasks in Aspilsan Enerji CEO Ferhat ÖZSOY At IDEF’19 land systems public security and noted that as a and Vice President of the Sabancı manufacturer FNSS and STM, result of the strategy and technology University Prof. Fuat KEYMAN. making a mark on critical projects transfer agreement they made with The aforementioned protocol for autonomous systems, signed a Dahua Technology, the cooperation covers the execution of graduate, crucial protocol for executing joint of the two companies will increase post graduate and doctorate level activities under the guidance of the in the upcoming period along activities at Sabancı University in Presidency of Defence Industries. with increasing dialogue and R&D areas where Aspilsan Enerji is in The signing of the TOGAN Goodwill activities. need. One of the main elements Protocol took part on May 2nd As part of the agreement, of the protocol is the focus on between STM and FNSS companies. Asisguard will be benefiting from conducting joint activities that STM Chairman Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ, Dahua’s experiences in thermal will benefit from the know-how, STM General Manager Murat İKİNCİ solutions area in the projects it will be experience and resources of and FNSS CEO Nail N. Kurt and developing in thermal technologies Sabancı University, within the scope FNSS Marketing and Programs area. The facilities for the indigenous of the projects to be developed by Group Head Aybars KÜÇÜK production of the products on which Aspilsan Enerji. Additionally, as part attended the signing ceremony. the parties agreed in Turkey and their of the protocol, opportunities to The Protocol contains the integration will be assessed and work and conduct research at the activities for the integration of projects in commercial sense will R&D Centers of Aspilsan Enerji will manned/unmanned armored combat continue to be worked on for the be provided to the academicians of vehicles, armored personnel carriers, benefit of all parties. Sabancı University. reconnaissance and surveillance vehicles and turret systems, that are

Aspilsan Enerji A.Ş. and © Defence Turkey Sabancı University’s Cooperation Protocol on R&D A “Protocol on the Framework Agreement on Cooperation in R&D and Mentorship” regarding the joint scientific and technological researches in “Energy Storage Technologies” was signed between the Aspilsan Enerji A.Ş. which is one of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation affiliates active in energy storage, and Sabancı University was signed at IDEF’19. The signing ceremony for the cooperation protocol was realized with the participation of Aspilsan Chairman İlhan BÖLÜK, Turkish Armed Forces Aspilsan Enerji A.Ş and Sabancı University were signed a protocol agreement at IDEF’19 IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 77 DEFENCE TURKEY

being designed and manufactured by FNSS, to fixed and rotary wing smart ammunition systems, reconnaissance and surveillance purposed mini unmanned air vehicles developed by STM. To this end, STM and FNSS aim to conduct joint activities, joining forces by gathering know-how and experience and cooperate on potential future projects that may be jointly realized in the future.

Export Agreement Between © Defence Turkey Alp Aviation and Kidde Murat DURAL - Altay Group Chairman, Prof. İsmail DEMİR - SSB President and Hans Dual Spectrum KONGELF - VP at Konsgberg Defence Systems An Export Agreement regarding Turkish company, this makes us very Director Gürcan OKUMUŞ and the Fire Suppression System proud.” The MoU agreement covers Roketsan President and CEO Selçuk Components was signed between integrated software packages for YAŞAR signed the protocol. Alp Aviation and Kidde Dual Naval Platforms. As a result of this cooperation Spectrum during the IDEF’ 19 which will contribute to indigenous International Defence Industry Fair. and national production, Turkey’s The signing ceremony took place on Logistical Support Cooperation position in the international defence May 1st with the participation of Alp Protocol for the Airborne Early industry market is expected Aviation Chairman Tuncer ALPATA Warning and Control System regarding general purpose bomb and Kidde Aerospace & Defence At IDEF’ 19, a Cooperation plugs launched from the MK-80 General Manager Erin McCLEAVE. Protocol was signed between the series aircraft. Within the framework of the Presidency of Defence Industries agreement, Kidde Dual Spectrum and Turkish Technic as part of TRNC City Security Management will supply the components of the Airborne Early Warning and the Fire Detection and Prevention Control Aircraft System Logistical System and License Plate Systems that will enable fires to be Support Project. President of Recognition System extinguished that may emerge at Defence Industries Prof. İsmail The City Security Management critical military and civilian facilities, DEMİR, Turkish Technic CEO Ahmet System and License Plate shelters and sites which will maintain KAHRAMAN, officials from the Air Recognition System Project TRNC the survival of the staff. Forces Command and the SSB Package Contract was signed as well as sector representatives on May 2nd by the Presidency of Altay Software and Konsgberg attended the signing ceremony. Defence Industries, Aselsan, the Procurement of all products and Turkish National Police and the Signed MoU on Software Export services that may be required by TRNC Police Department. Altay Software and Norwegian the Air Forces Command including According to the demands of the Kongsberg signed a cooperation all kinds of support equipment, Turkish National Police, within the agreement with the participation technical documentation, scope of project the City Security of President of Defense Industries maintenance and repair user and Management System and License Prof. İsmail DEMİR, Altay Software maintenance training and calibration Plate Recognition System was Chairman Murat DURAL, and Hans are planned with the aforementioned installed in all cities and provinces KONGELF - VP at Konsgberg project. of Turkey in order to contribute Defence Systems. In his statement to the fight against terrorism and at the signing ceremony, Altay the security and safety. A total of Software Chairman Murat DURAL TÜBİTAK SAGE and Roketsan 45,000 cameras and nearly 7,500 pointed out that they first started Signs Protocol on the license plate recognition systems working with Kongsberg in 2001 Production of TST 101 Plugs were launched into service so far and that the first export from Turkey On the second day of the event. and the management of all systems in the field of military software was TÜBİTAK Defence Industry Research occur from a single center and it to Kongsberg. “Since then, we and Development Institute (SAGE) is maintained with the help of the have exported military software to and Roketsan signed a cooperation indigenously developed software. around ten countries. The MoU we protocol on the development and Within the scope of the City signed today covers four years. Our production of the TST 101 Plugs Security Management Systems export target has already been set, which are used. TRNC Package decisions were made and we aim for three countries. This Roketsan Chairman Prof. Faruk regarding the installation of 345 agreement is considered as part YİĞİT, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Steadicams, 94 Mobile Cameras, 22 of Kongsberg’s eco-system. As a Hasan MANDAL, TÜBİTAK SAGE Laser PTZ Cameras and 237 lanes of IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 78 ISSUE 93/2019

License Plate Recognition Systems at 161 points as per the requirements, essential modernization operations at the building to be used as the City Security Management System (CSMS) Center, and accomplishment of the adaptations over the central software for their utilization at the TRNC. The SSIK decree on the launch of the CSMS TRNC Package was adopted following the field trip made to the TRNC in February 2019 in response to the request for the installation of the City Security Management Systems and License © Defence Turkey Plate Recognition Systems at the points that were provided by the Ali Can ÖKÇÜN - Chairman of the Executive Board at Nero Industry and Executive of TRNC authorities. Within the scope Ukraine Company signed a cooperation agreement at IDEF’ 19 of the Project, system acceptance platforms such as main battle tanks. asymmetric warfare scenarios. The is planned to be completed within On account of the system which KARGU can rapidly and effectively 12 months following the start of the will be initially used by the Ukrainian respond against stationary or mobile activities for the installation and field Army, Nero Industry aims to increase targets through its embedded real- operation launch. the qualification level through the time image processing capabilities experiences it will gain. The systems and deep learning algorithms. Nero Industry’s Laser will be integrated into 30 vehicles The system is comprised of the at the initial stage and this figure is rotary wing attack drone (RWAD), Warning and Smoke Grenade expected to increase in the upcoming a ground control unit, and a UAV Launcher Export Agreement period. recharging station component. The Ukraine was the first customer KARGU is capable of reaching a for the Smoke Grenade Launcher maximum altitude of a thousand and Laser Warning Systems that Delivery Ceremony of meters and a speed of 72 kilometers was indigenously developed by the Rotary Wing Attack per hour. The drone system with a Nero Industry. Within the scope Drone System KARGU range of 5 kilometers featuring a of the contract signed on May The announcement regarding laser range finder, mission aborted 1st is valued at nearly over EUR 1 the delivery of the 105 KARGU function, and emergency disposal million. The product contains 90 Rotary Wing Attack Drone Systems characteristics is expected to stand sets of Smoke Grenade Launchers developed by STM was made on the out at asymmetrical war and border and Laser Warning Systems will be second day of the fair. According to security areas. manufactured by Nero Industry in line the announcement, the delivery of with the demands of the Ukrainian the 105 Rotary Wing Attack Drone Goodwill Agreement army. System KARGU was accomplished The Laser Warning System as part of the “Equipment and Service on IoT Security developed by Nero Industry increases Procurement Contract for Homeland At IDEF’19 a Goodwill Agreement the defence capability of armored Security, 5th Special Purposed by Vestel Elektronik one of Turkey’s land vehicles against laser guided Equipment Package ANNEX-C greatest electronic manufacturers and missiles through an effective solution Appendix-70 Deliveries” with the member of the cluster was signed on as it perceives the laser signals Unmanned Air Vehicles Department the Security of the Internet of Things directed towards the vehicle and of the Presidency of Defence (IoT) with the Turkey Cyber Security automatically fires towards the point Industries. Deputy Director General in Cluster which performs services the laser is directed, the point at Charge of Technology at STM Ömer under the auspices of the Presidency which the potential threat is located. KORKUT, STM Information Systems of Defence Industries which was In this way, the contact of the laser Manager Aydın KARA, Unmanned established for the development of with the vehicle is disconnected and and Smart Systems Department the cyber security eco-system in the guidance characteristics of the Head Gökhan UÇAR and Unmanned Turkey. missile is neutralized. Additionally, the and Smart Systems Department The objective of the agreement Smoke Grenade Launcher system Project Manager Hakan ÖZBİLGİN is the establishment of an IoT obstructs enemy surveillance and attended the ceremony. ecosystem and the analysis of the tracking of the vehicle with night and KARGU is an indigenous rotary sector through the organization day vision devices. This system costs wing UAV solution that can be of workshops and meetings. The 4 - 5 times less than its rivals on the deployed and operated by single agreement was signed by the Vice market and offers effective solutions person in both autonomous and President of Vestel Burak SAVAK and and could be integrated to all types manual modes, and it is engineered officials of the Presidency of Defence of land vehicles, beyond critical specifically for anti-terror and Industries IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 79 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 80 ISSUE 93/2019

Turkish Aerospace’s Unique Platforms were on Stage at by Cem AKALIN IDEF’19 Turkish Aerospace showcased its unique platforms that are included in © Defence Turkey the Turkish Armed Forces inventory and the development processes of which are still ongoing at the 14th IDEF International Defence Industry Fair. Turkish Aerospace revealed the T625 GÖKBEY helicopter at IDEF’ 17, and at this year’s exhibition, the ANKA AKSUNGUR MALE Long- Endurance UAV as well as the 10 Ton Class ATAK-2 Attack Helicopter was unveiled by Turkish Aerospace. The HürKuş-B New Generation Basic Trainer Aircraft, which is still under the procurement process in line with the requirements of the Turkish Air Force, took part in the exhibition with its new generation cockpit equipped with Aselsan military avionics for the as they visited the Turkish Aerospace Show). There were no infrastructures first time. The T129 ATAK helicopter, booth. During IDEF’19 more than for massive wind tunnels in Turkey, HürJet Advanced Jet Trainer & Light ten high-level official delegations so we are establishing a subsonic Attack Aircraft and 6 Ton Class from Turkey and abroad as well as and supersonic wind tunnel T625 GÖKBEY Helicopter were also thousands of visitors visited the infrastructure within the scope of the displayed in Turkish Aerospace’s company’s booth. program. We will be establishing the closed static display area. President & CEO of Turkish entire infrastructure such as lightning During the three-day fair, Aerospace Temel KOTİL gathered test facilities, electromagnetic Malaysia Air Force Commander with the correspondent and editors interference tests, and composite 1st Army Commander Gen. Musa of media on the third day of the facilities within our organization. AVSEVER, Combat Air Force exhibition. He shared his assessment The number of our engineers has Commander Gen. Atilla GÜLAN and of the exhibition with the media reached 300 and also 100 engineers the Pakistani delegation together and shared details about the latest are employed at BAE Systems. We with Turkish Chief of General status of the development programs will increase the number of our Staff Gen. Yaşar GÜLER and the that are under the charge of Turkish engineers to 3,000 from the existing accompanying delegation visited Aerospace. total of 400”. Turkish Aerospace’s booth on the At the press meeting, KOTİL KOTİL: “Turkish Aerospace first day of the exhibition. During mentioned that Turkish Aerospace the visit, detailed information about assumed a critical role in the will be increasing its annual the platforms was presented by development and production of production volume of Temel KOTİL, President & CEO of unique national platforms and added Helicopters to 120 within the Turkish Aerospace. Turkish National that existing capabilities and ongoing five helicopter projects” Defence Minister Hulusi AKAR was development projects were under Underlining that to date Turkish amongst the visitors of the stand the charge of Turkish Aerospace. Aerospace has mostly been in the following days. During this KOTİL: “Our major project as competent in helicopter platforms visit, AKAR and the accompanying Turkish Aerospace will be our 5th fields, KOTİL added that they delegation closely examined Generation fighter jet project dubbed were working on the development the ANKA AKSUNGUR and the as TF-X. The date of its rollout will projects such as GÖKBEY in a T625 GÖKBEY helicopter. The be 2023. We are aiming for its 6-ton class, ATAK-2 in 10 ton-class Commander of the Turkish Air Forces maiden flight in 2026 (this schedule and 10 ton class Unique Utility Gen. Hasan KÜÇÜKAKYÜZ and was revised as 2025 at the Paris Helicopter and when the T129 ATAK Gendarmerie General Commander Air Show TF-X Launch ceremony). helicopter serial production and the Gen. Arif ÇETİN also received The delivery of the first lot of these T70 helicopters to be manufactured information from executives about fighters will be projected in 2029 under Sikorsky License are added, the 10 Ton Class ATAK-II Helicopter (also revised as 2028 at the Paris Air IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 81 DEFENCE TURKEY

they will be considered among the world’s greatest OEMs. KOTİL continued, “As Turkish Aerospace, we are focusing on completing these five programs within five years. We will be manufacturing two platforms each month, and this will be nearly 120 helicopters on an annual basis. I presume Leonardo Company is the 3rd or 4th greatest helicopter manufacturer of the world, manufacturing 150-160 helicopters per year. We will become the fourth or fifth greatest helicopter manufacturer on a © Defence Turkey global scale. Helicopters are one of our strongest departments. 400 Bertan KURT- Chief of Staff to CEO, Fahrettin ÖZTÜRK - VP, R&D and Prototype employees are currently employed Operations, Temel KOTİL - President & CEO and Yusuf EKİZ, Executive Corporate just in our Helicopter Department”. Communications Manager of Turkish Aerospace Stating that Turkish Aerospace Pointing out that they exceeded of Europe and Turkey’s low-cost achieved crucial progress in the limit of US$ 500 million in the labor”. Space programs as well, KOTİL export of aerostructure parts, Making statements upon a said, “Within the scope of space KOTİL dded that they aimed to question on how their production programs, the development and increase the aforementioned will be affected if Turkey was production process of GÖKTÜRK figure to US$ 2 billion in the removed from the F-35 Joint Strike 6A is ongoing. The B model of upcoming period. KOTİL shared Fighter Program, KOTİL said, “We this satellite will be manufactured that as a company building its own are in charge of the production of in the aftermath and it will be platforms, Turkish Aerospace would F-35s center fuselage. Additionally, launched and placed into orbit always stick with manufacturing we integrated all equipment such as in 2020. For the first time Turkey structural parts of aircraft and the hydraulics and pipes inside the is building its own satellite within underlined that they will never pull fuselage. These center fuselages these projects. Three satellites are out of the production of structural are then dispatched to the Northrop being manufactured in our plant. parts to the original equipment Grumman facility and after that The first one will be utilized for manufacturers such as Boeing and they are dispatched to Lockheed mechanical testing, the second Airbus. Stressing that they invested Martin for the final assembly. This one will be the satellite where all heavily in composite production production process does not have systems will be integrated and KOTİL said, “We are making a major a major share within our portfolio tested following the engineering investment regarding composite. of US$ 500 million. It is not my model and the third will be the We are building the world’s fourth place to comment on how both one to be launched into space. greatest facility that occupies countries will come to a decision, Presently, we are manufacturing the an indoor area of 95 thousand or which consequences we may 2nd satellite. On the other hand, we square meters. We need to utilize face, but our department for teamed up with a satellite company the cutting-edge technologies aerostructures has already ramped- from Argentina for a communication satellite which is a small GEO that will operate in a commercial orbit. We built a partnership with this company to this project. These Small GEO satellites in the 1-2 ton class are lighter than the conventional satellites, yet they feature a different technology, chemical fuels are being used in regular, classical satellites for commanding the satellite. Whereas, in small GEO satellites, there are ion thrusts operating the satellite with the electrical energy absorbed from solar panels. Our Argentinian partner owns such technology and we possess other technologies. Therefore, we are quite good at © Defence Turkey satellites as well”. 10 Ton Class - ATAK-II Helicopter mock-up was unveiled at IDEF’ 19 IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 82 ISSUE 93/2019

up its production capabilities. We have been receiving huge demands and are producing in three shifts. We are having a hard time catering to the requests in the production of aerostructures and eventually, founding a new plant is inevitable. We are investing in this composite facility”.

Turkish Aerospace to Establish the World’s Fourth Largest Composite Facility Aerospace will establish Turkey’s largest and the world’s 4th largest composite facility under © Defence Turkey a single roof. The facility, which will be built with an investment of ANKA AKSUNGUR Advanced Long-Endurance UAV US$ 181 million, will occupied an intelligence and all parts will be completed on 18 October 2017 indoor area spanning 95 thousand handled in an untouched method and the pre-design review meeting square meters at the company’s and made ready for shipment. was held on 13 February 2018. central campus in Kahramankazan. Conveying information on the Eventually, the review meeting for The giant plant, where structural development process of ANKA the detailed design took place on components of aircraft and – AKSUNGUR, KOTİL stated 20 June 2018. According to the 17 helicopters will be manufactured, that the platform was developed month program schedule, Turkish aims to supply 2 percent of over the ANKA platform and was Aerospace launched the prototype global aerostructure composite completed in a short period of 18 production in a short span of requirements. months and continued: “The test time. To this end, a new wing was In addition to high-level flights of the first platform are still swiftly designed for AKSUNGUR, technological production, new going on. We are displaying the the software and hardware of product designs and product second platform here at IDEF. We which were based on the ANKA developments will be performed will be delivering the third aircraft to configurations. These wings were at the facility. High accuracy and the Turkish Armed Forces this year. designed within a group concept by efficiency will be achieved by We have been funding this project Turkish Aerospace engineers. The utilizing the autonomous devices in through our own resources and wings are in forms of mid and outer all processes in the plant. Preparing have allocated a modest budget to wings enabling both portability and its infrastructure for Industry 4.0, this program. It will be delivered to fitting in the hangar. Turkish Aerospace will actualize its the end-user within two years”. The prototype was first composite facility as a smart digital powered on 4 December 2018 factory and support production with and AKSUNGUR was eventually VR/AR (Virtual and Augmented ANKA AKSUNGUR Advanced rolled out on 28 January 2019. Reality) applications. According Long-Endurance – Multirole Following this, the ground tests to the composite type, precision Intelligence, Surveillance, of the platform were launched on and faultless production will be Reconnaissance and Attack 17 February 2019. The ignition of made with customized robotic, UAV will be on Duty by 2020! engine run-up on 28 February 2018, autonomous equipment. Machine and the taxi tests were launched on to Machine communication will Upon the launch of the serial 7 March 2019. On 20 March 2019, also be actualized in the facilities. production of the ANKA product AKSUNGUR which has a 24-meter The facilities will be equipped family, in August 2017, the Turkish wingspan and is powered by twin with thousands of sensors and Aerospace Unmanned Systems engines, successfully accomplished communication systems and Department started to work on five its maiden flight which lasted 4 the entire production process different alternatives to develop hours and 20 minutes. and efficiency can be monitored an Unmanned Air Vehicle that can Two turbocharged PD170 in real-time. Advanced cutting carry more payload and munitions. diesel engines developed by and measuring systems will be Following the presentation on this TEI powered the platform in the used in the facility. Produced subject, the program was launched maiden flight of ANKA AKSUNGUR parts will be subjected to quality through company’s own funds in and thus the platform is the first control processes by means of line with the Board decision. The user of the PD170 engines in nondestructive testing methods conceptual design activities were Turkey. AKSUNGUR is projected with ultrasonic and x-ray systems accelerated in September 2018 to complete its certification and and their assembly will be over the selected design within the qualification flights with the PD 170 completed. Dyeing houses will scope of the program. The System engines. But the serial production operate autonomously with artificial Requirements Review Meeting was IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 83 DEFENCE TURKEY

(Winged Guidance Kit) and Smart Bombs could be carried within these stations. KOTİL: “We Aim to Increase our Consolidated Turnover to US$ 11 Billion in Ten Years” Adding that they will be launching the GÖKSUNGUR project which will be capable of reaching higher levels of speed in the next stage of AKSUNGUR, KOTİL also spoke about the turnover and staff © Turkish Aerospace aspects and their objectives for the upcoming period in the final part of ANKA AKSUNGUR was accomplished its maiden flight on 21th March, 2019 the Q&A session. configurations are going to lift- 24 hours at 40.000ft with 150kg KOTİL stated that they off with a pair of PD222 (165 KW) payload. The platform is capable employed 1000 engineers at their engines that are an upper version of of carrying EO/ Infrared/ Laser organization each year and said, PD 170. TEI continues to develop Designator/ Laser Range Finder “We employ about 1000 engineers PD222 over the PD170 engine. Camera, SAR/GMTI-ISAR Camera, each year and we aim to set up a Within the scope of the program Wide Area Surveillance, SIGINT, robust eco-system. To this end we in which a total of three prototypes COMINT/DF and ESM/ELINT are particularly engaging with the are to be manufactured, the first payload options in respect with high school students. There is a prototype accomplished its debut the Imagery Intelligence mission. technical high school in aviation in flight in March 2019, and it is Last but not least, regarding Kızılcahamam and we are engaged currently under flight tests, the Maritime Patrol Missions, the with this school via the Ministry of second prototype is expected platform features SAR/GMTI-ISAR, National Education. Gazi University to become involved in the test automatic identification system, has a two-year aviation academy in campaign at the end of July. The sonobuoy mission pod and MAD Kahramankazan, we are engaged third AKSUNGUR to be built as Boom payload options. In terms of with this school as well and 400 part of the program will be directly communication systems payloads, students have been involved in delivered to the end-user at the the platform contains SATCOM our internship program. We have end of 2019. The two platforms Satellite Communication, Personnel a good cooperation with İTÜ, cumulatively are expected to Locator System (PLS), V/UHF METU, Yıldız Technical University, complete about 50-60 hours of Radio Relay and communication Bursa Uludağ University and other test flights by the end of 2019. service pod as well. In terms of universities across Turkey. Because AKSUNGUR is also planned to be ammunition, AKSUNGUR features we need the young people to work qualified in way to be able to drop 3 weapon stations at each wing for us starting from high school. at least one of the unique heavy with capacities of 500 Kg, 300 We currently have 1000 intern munitions by the end of 2019. In Kg and 150Kg. TEBER -81 (laser engineers. They are 3rd and 4th the shared data provided by Turkish guided MK-81), TEBER-82 (laser year university students, and they Aerospace, if no delay occurs, guided MK-82), LUMTAS, MAM-L, come and work for us at minimum AKSUNGUR’s qualification will be CİRİT, MAM-C, HGK-3 (Precision once a week. Currently, many finalized in February 2020 and its Guidance Kit) and KGK (82) students from various cities such serial production will be launched as Gaziantep and Trabzon are in the first quarter of 2020. coming to our company. The Credit AKSUNGUR has an endurance and Dormitories Directorate are capacity of 40 hours with 750 providing them accommodation. kilograms of payload at a 40.000ft And we pay them a salary of altitude as well as 3.3-ton approximately TL 1200. We made maximum take-off weight. Thanks protocols with 45 universities. In to the open system architecture, addition to 1000 engineers being allowing different operation trained at our facilities, there are concepts, the platform is capable 1000 technicians and at least half of carrying various payloads and of them will be working for us when ammunition. For Maritime Patrol they graduate in two years”. Missions, it will have an endurance Telling that they planned to achieve a consolidated turnover capacity of 12 hours at an altitude © Defence Turkey of 25.000ft with a 750 kg payload. of US$ 2.6 billion in 2019, KOTİL Throughout SIGINT Missions Temel KOTİL - President & CEO of Turkish stated they targeted US$ 11 billion its endurance capacity will be Aerospace in turnover in next decade IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 84 ISSUE 93/2019

The Next Level of Training - Leonardo Offers IFTS to Turkey Delivering proven integrated training solutions, the world-renowned International Flight Training School is set to become an international reference for advanced lead-in fighter training The Italian aerospace company Leonardo promoted the International Flight Training School (IFTS) at the IDEF ‘19, 14th International Defence Industry Fair to meet the pilot training needs of the Turkish Air Force. Leonardo Aircraft Division Head of Sales Engineering, Carmine RUSSO and Test Pilot Giacomo IANNELLI attended a conference held on the second day of the fair and introduced the IFTS to the Turkish officials and members of the press. Headquartered in Rome, Leonardo is an Italian multinational company, which specializes in © Defence Turkey aerospace, defence, and security, with 180 sites worldwide and is the ninth largest defence contractor in school at the 61st Wing Galatina Air (Canadian Aviation Electronics) M-346 the world. Leonardo has designed, Base delivers flight training courses full-mission simulators. Leonardo’s manufactured and supported over including; Phase II-Primary Pilot LVC enables trainees on the ground 2000 trainers sold to more than 40 Training (Flight Line Selection) for to interact with pilots in the air, flying nations. The company has a product all trainees intended to identify their real aircraft, during the same training range that covers the entire training future assignment to different types missions. Thanks to the LVC (Live, syllabus from basic with the new of aircraft (fighters, remotely piloted Virtual and Constructive Simulation) M-345 to advanced fighter training aircraft, rotorcraft, transport), Phase technology featured by the advanced with the M-346. Leonardo’s range III-Specialized Pilot Training (Fighter simulation system of the T-346, of solutions also includes a Ground- Pilot License) involving fighter and trainees can interact with pilots Based Training System (GBTS) fully remotely piloted aircraft pilots, Phase in flights during the same training integrated with the aircraft and is able IV-Lead-in Fighter Training (LIFT) mission. to provide high-quality training while to allow the transition to fighters, The IFTS leverages the existing improving efficiency. These platforms and Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) to training assets and expertise in and systems allow Leonardo to become jet instructors. The Galatina advanced military pilot training of offer a turnkey training solution for Air Force Base is also equipped with the Italian Air Force. It combines customers worldwide, delivering the live-virtual-constructive (LVC) training Leonardo’s technological and product highest quality standards at all stages. technologies including advanced CAE capabilities with the experience of the

International Flight Training © Defence Turkey School Sets the New Standards of the Future The IFTS was launched by Leonardo together with the Italian Air Force and is based on the M-346 advanced jet trainer. The collaboration agreement was signed at the Farnborough International Air Show in London, UK. The school is currently located at the Galatina Air Base of the Italian Air Force in Lecce, Italy. The base hosts 18 M-346 aircraft (designated T-346A The Italian Air Force Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Enzo VECCIARELLI and Leonardo’s by the Italian Air Force) as well as CEO, Alessandro PROFUMO signed collabration agreement that will establish an all new four additional aircraft supported “Professional Flight Training School” (IFTS) to support military pilot training during the by Leonardo. The flight training FIA’ 18, London IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 85 DEFENCE TURKEY

Italian Air Force in the field of military flight training, to ensure the further growth and internationalization of the Italian Air Force’s (ItAF) training school while at the same time increasing its capabilities and the range of pilot training solutions offered to the customers. Starting from 2021, the IFTS will be able to deliver courses for Italian Air Force and international Air Force crews, fulfilling the training demands for military pilots worldwide. In order to maximize the success of this initiative, the Italian Air Force’s entire advanced and pre-operational training syllabus will be moved to a new, dedicated facility. The advanced training syllabus, based M-346 Full Motion Simulator around Leonardo’s integrated training system, is designed to be modular capable of transonic flight without the M-346 can carry out a complete and versatile to train the student using an afterburner. The M-346 tactical training syllabus for military pilots of several nations for 4th and Master is the central element of an pilots. The M-346 can also carry out 5th generation fighters. Integrated Training System (ITS) and effectively aggressor and companion is designed to provide knowledge, training roles, ensuring maximum skills and the practice needed for efficiency, effectiveness, commonality, M-346 - Lead-In Fighter Trainer the effective use of modern combat operational flexibility and combat for Advanced Pilot Training aircraft. The M-346 was purpose- training capabilities to Air Forces Leonardo’s integrated training built for a wide range of training worldwide. system is based on the M-346 jet, capabilities, long-term reliability and designated the T-346A by the Italian to provide cost-effective operations. The M-346 has a four-channel A Unique Opportunity for Air Force. It is the backbone of the the Turkish Air Force 61st Wing, which trains pilots and Fly-By-Wire Flight Control System, instructors from Italy and nations redundant main systems, state- Considering the Turkish Air Force such as the USA, Spain, France, of-the-art avionics with the latest (TurAF) will have to withdraw the T-38 Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, human-machine interface with Multi- Talon from service, the IFTS offers Singapore, Argentina, Greece, Function Displays (MFD), Head-Up an exceptional opportunity for the and Kuwait. The T-346A is the Displays (HUD), Hands-On Throttle Turkish Air Force. Currently, the TurAF cornerstone of operational training And Stick (HOTAS) controls, in- operates a mixed fleet of KAI KT-1 allowing the introduction of the ITS flight safety features like PARS (Pilot and TAI Hürkuş turboprop aircraft (Integrated Training System) and Activated Attitude Recovery System). for basic training, however, the T-38 prepares pilots to transition to the An APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) Talon covers the advanced phase of latest-generation combat aircraft provides autonomous operations. Lead-in Fighter training. As a possible including the Eurofighter and the The Embedded Tactical Training replacement of the aging Talon, TAI is F- 35. The M-346 has already been Simulation (ETTS) allows the M-346 to developing the Hürjet as Advanced purchased by Italy, Israel, Singapore, emulate on-board sensors, weapons, Jet Trainers (AJT) but the aircraft is and Poland for a combined order of Computer Generated Forces (CGF) expected to make its first flight in 72 units. The Leonardo M-346 is used as well as allowing pilots to interact in 2022, and the first aircraft is planned in the entire training system at Phase real-time with a virtual tactical scenario to be delivered in 2025. Having an IV Lead-in Fighter Training (LIFT) in a Live (aircraft in flight), Virtual aircraft with similar characteristics to stage, allowing new military pilots (simulators) and Constructive (ETTS) those of the F-16 during the advanced to be trained in complex scenarios - LVC environment, further enhancing phase of pilot training is quite an thanks to its exceptional avionics and flexibility and cost reduction. The wide important factor. In this regard, the aerodynamical performance. flight envelope, high thrust-to-weight M-346 offers unique capabilities The M-346 Master is a military ratio and unmatched maneuverability such as Embedded Tactical Training twin-engine transonic trainer aircraft. allow the M-346 to offer handling Simulation (ETTS), Integrated Originally co-developed with Yakovlev similar to those of next-generation Training System (ITS), and LVC (Live, as the Yak/AEM-130, the partnership combat aircraft, like Eurofighter Virtual and Constructive) simulation was dissolved in 2000 and Alenia Typhoon or the F-35. Thanks to its environment. Choosing the proven Aermacchi (merged into Leonardo) integrated Helmet Mounted Display, M-346 as the next jet trainer aircraft developed the M-346 Master Night Vision Goggles (NVG) fully until the Hürjet becomes operational separately. Powered by a pair of compatible cockpit, Voice Command, will not only allow Turkey to fill a critical Honeywell F124 turbofan engines, the in-flight refueling probe and five hard- gap in advanced fighter training but M-346 is designed for the principal points for different external loads also bolster its cooperation with Italy role of lead-in fighter trainer and is both air-to-air and air-to-ground, in the defence sector. IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 86 ISSUE 93/2019

FNSS Launches Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV) at IDEF’ 19 With ZAHA, FNSS takes armored amphibious assault vehicles into the 21st century. Venturing outside the classical approach within defence projects, FNSS developed the Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV) to meet the amphibious armored vehicle requirements of the Turkish Navy With a 30-year heritage in the defence industry, the world- © Defence Turkey renowned land systems company FNSS displayed its wide range of solutions and unveiled its latest platforms at IDEF ‘2019. At the fair, the company exhibited the KAPLAN 10 Anti-Tank Vehicle (ATV), the KAPLAN MT PULAT, the Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV), the PARS III 8x8 Combat Engineering Vehicle, the AV-8 CBRN vehicle, the Shadow Rider Concept, the Anti- Tank Remotely Controlled Turret (ARCT) and the Armored Remote Weapon System (ARWS) solutions the Turkish Naval Forces Command mobility in water. It doesn’t utilize for the first time this year. with a primary role to support the a double or V-hull as that would IDEF’ 19 also witnessed the combat capabilities of marine drastically affect the performance of unveiling of the much-anticipated forces. Under the agreement, FNSS the vehicle at sea. The MAV weighs Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV) or will deliver a total of 27 vehicles to 30 metric tons and is equipped ZAHA (Zırhlı Amfibi Hücum Aracı the Turkish Naval Forces Command, with a 600hp front-mounted diesel in Turkish). FNSS revealed the first including 23 personnel carriers, two engine power pack. The engine full-featured prototype of the Marine command & control (C2) vehicles has a fully automatic transmission Assault Vehicle at IDEF ‘19 on the and two recovery vehicles. system. The vehicle is propelled by 1st of May with the participation of FNSS completed the evaluation two powerful rear-mounted water Vice President of Defence Industries of the prototype design and the jets in amphibious mode, which can Mustafa Murat ŞEKER and General project reached the Critical Design handle up to a sea-state of 4. The Manager and CEO of FNSS K. Nail Review (CDR) phase in the first half maximum amphibious speed of the KURT. The sector had been awaiting of 2019. The CDR phase will be vehicle is 7kt, while the maximum this vehicle with great anticipation conducted on the prototype vehicle road speed is 70km/h. due to its special place in the which was exhibited by FNSS at military inventory, derived from the IDEF’ 19. Compared to Similar highly challenging and specialized The Marine Assault Vehicle mission requirements. Because of features a water-resistant hull which Systems, MAV contains its unique nature, only a handful of demonstrates superior amphibious Superior Design Aspects nations have such vehicles in their characteristics. The completely The MAV is designed to operate inventories, and within NATO only sealed unique hull design offers with Turkey’s Landing Helicopter Dock one company (Bae Systems) other self-righting capability and improves (LHD) ship that is now in production. than FNSS produces comparable vehicles (AAV7A1 family) in the same class.

FNSS’s 21st Century Armor Protected Amphibious Fighting Vehicle Concept FNSS initiated the development of the MAV in March 2017, as part of the ZAHA project carried out by the Presidency of Defence Industries to meet the amphibious armored vehicle requirements of © Defence Turkey IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 87 DEFENCE TURKEY

The vehicle has a maximum ship-to- shore swim distance of 15 nautical miles and can be launched from Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD) to enable the safe landing of marine units during the amphibious assault phase of an operation. The vehicle covers the distance between the vessel and shore in the shortest time possible, allowing marine units to land under armor protection with minimum delay. The vehicle can also serve as an armored combat vehicle after reaching the shore and effectively operate alongside other armored vehicles. The Zaha MAV is manned by a © Defence Turkey crew of three members including a commander, a driver, and a General Manager and Manager and CEO of FNSS K. gunner. The driver sits in the front CEO of FNSS K. Nail Kurt: Nail Kurt said: “the MAV has to and the commander is positioned “Until the MAV made its make sure that marines reach the behind the driver. The gunner’s appearance, there was no shore in the shortest time possible, compartment is located in the such vehicle on the market” both to ensure rapid movement and to minimize their exposure to middle of the vehicle and offers Designed to support dual the gunner a clear view of the threats while at sea. Once ashore, operations based on mission it should be able to operate surroundings to track down enemy requirements, armored amphibious movements. The MAV can carry up effectively as an armored combat assault vehicles need to exhibit vehicle, while also safeguarding to 21 (18 dismounted infantry + 3 superior performance both at sea crewmembers) troops as well as the troops inside with superior and on land. ballistic and mine protection. To cargo in a large compartment at Speaking at the launch event, the the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle put it briefly, until the MAV made Vice President of Defence Industries its appearance, there was no such is also fitted with a hydraulic ramp Mustafa Murat Şeker said: “This event at the back. vehicle on the market. We are has a special meaning to me. Four or developing the MAV in response The MAV is equipped with a five years ago, when I was Head of remote-controlled turret carrying a to the requirements of the Turkish the Naval Platforms Department, I had Naval Forces, which carried out one 12.7mm M2 heavy barrel machine the honor of signing the contracts of gun and a 40mm automatic of the most important amphibious our large LHD vessel that we have operations in the last 50 years with grenade launcher (AGL). Designed just seen on the screen. At that time, and developed by FNSS, the great success. We are confident we were wondering whether we that friendly and allied nations turret features a thermal sighting should buy a MAV off the shelf or system, which allows day and night with high amphibious operational build it ourselves, then we showed requirements, particularly island operations. Compared to similar determination and decided to do examples, the MAV is expected countries like Indonesia, will also it. Seeing the embodiment of this look to take advantage of the MAV’s to be superior in both ballistic and determination made me even more mine/blast protection. The vehicle is superior characteristics; and we proud.” look forward to working with them built from 5000 series military-grade Emphasizing that the MAV is in the future.” aluminum armor, which is alloyed a very special vehicle, General with magnesium. The aluminum is used to form the structure of the hull and offers protection against ballistic threats and explosions. The vehicle features a reinforced hull bottom armor and the thickness of the bottom plate is adjusted to maximize energy absorption. The protection level of the MAV can be further improved with add- on applique armor plates. The vehicle is also fitted with a coaxially mounted smoke grenade launcher and a dedicated CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, and Nuclear) protection system. © Defence Turkey IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 88 ISSUE 93/2019

Meteksan Defence Exhibits Game Changing Solutions by Saffet UYANIK at IDEF 2019 At IDEF 2019, Meteksan Defence showcased its new solutions and updated products that have proven themselves in the field. President of Meteksan Defence Selçuk ALPARSLAN also shared information about the company’s participation in IDEF during his meeting with members of the press at the fair Meteksan Defence was established in 2006, bringing together, under a single roof, defence and aerospace sector-related projects and activities of high-tech companies operating within Bilkent Holding. In line with the vision laid out by the Presidency of Defence Industries, the company continues its works in the defence and aerospace sector towards the development of independent and indigenous high technology products and subsystems for the Turkish Armed Forces, allied and friendly countries. Operating in six primary areas – radar systems, perimeter surveillance © Defence Turkey systems, laser and electro-optic systems, communication systems, and aerospace sector. We are also IDEF 2019 include, MİLSAR which underwater acoustic systems and showcasing what we have achieved is a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) platform simulators – Meteksan to date, giving an idea to the world and Ground Moving Target Indicator Defence takes part in many of what type of company Meteksan (GMTI) radar developed for unmanned Turkey’s main platform projects, such Defence is by sharing hints of what aerial vehicles (UAVs), the C-Band as those with a focus on national we are poised to accomplish in the UAV Data Link, the KAPAN Anti- ship, helicopter and unmanned aerial future. Our stand is much more drone system, the Retinar FAR which vehicle (UAV) developments. The crowded than in previous years. On is a new perimeter surveillance radar, company is also taking part in many one hand, we are showing products the new & improved YAKAMOS 2020 critical projects, including those that have already proven themselves sonar, the New Helicopter MİLDAR fire involving the development of anti- on the field, while, on the other, we control radar for attack helicopters, tank and air defence missile systems. also have on display products and and KEMENT which serves as the The main indigenous and national solutions that are likely to have an infrastructure of network-enabled products developed by Meteksan impact in the upcoming period. operations. Defence include radar systems for Meteksan is now transitioning from technology development to product helicopters and UAVs, perimeter KEMENT Tactical Data surveillance radars for border and development. We are trying to move critical facility protection, data links for beyond R & D to productization, Link System tactical and strategical missiles, sonar marketing, and sales. By directing the KEMENT, which was showcased systems, underwater early warning capabilities and technology we have at IDEF 2019 for the first time, is a and communication systems and acquired from state-funded projects network-based ammunition data training simulators. to areas that are currently procured link a system. Meteksan developed Meteksan Defence joined IDEF from abroad, we provide solutions to KEMENT to provide network-enabled 2019 as a company that has an meet the needs of the Turkish Armed capabilities to SOM missiles and other established product range, and that Forces with our own resources.” cruise missiles developed by Turkey has products that are already in Since the last IDEF in 2017, as part of network-centric warfare service. Speaking at IDEF 2019 about products of Meteksan Defence, and to serve as the infrastructure for the company’s participation in the in particular, the Retinar Perimeter Turkey’s National Data Link needs. fair with new and updated products, Surveillance Radar Family, have Turkey currently uses the Link-16 Selçuk ALPARSLAN, President of entered the inventories of both tactical data link system allowed by Meteksan Defence said: “IDEF is a domestic and foreign users. The MIDS-IPO (Multifunctional Information reference exhibition that illustrates the Meteksan Defence products which Distribution System- International level reached by the Turkish defence were showcased for the first time at Program Office) for network-centric IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 89 DEFENCE TURKEY

operations. Network-enabled operation capability allows cruises missiles, which are used to neutralize high-value targets from hundreds of kilometers away, to be launched according to a “fire and control” rather than a “fire and forget” principle. This capability greatly enhances the effectiveness of the missile and permits the updating of mission parameters. Serving as a special tactical data © Defence Turkey link for cruise missiles, KEMENT Cem AKALIN - Managing Editor of Defence Turkey Magazine, Selçuk ALPARSLAN - allows such missiles to establish President of Meteksan Defence and Burak AKBAŞ - International Sales, Marketing and communication with different friendly Corporate Reputation Director of Meteksan Defence units as they navigate towards their security applications. Using such threats. We accomplished this within target, thus allowing for changes in the radars as a starting point, Meteksan a period of only one year following missile’s mission definition according Defence developed the KAPAN Anti- the launch of the KAPAN system. At to changes in the target area. With the Drone System within a short span of the various events we have joined KEMENT system Meteksan aims to time using its own resources. At IDEF over the past year, we have exhibited lay the groundwork for the National 2019, the KAPAN Anti-Drone System the KAPAN system equipped with Tactical Data Link named T-Link by was showcased together with the different countermeasure systems, the Turkish Air Force. KEMENT was new Retinar FAR radar system, which thereby demonstrating its scalability.” first integrated into the SOM cruise greatly enhances its performance. missile developed jointly by Roketsan This version of the Retinar fields a and TÜBİTAK SAGE. The technology C-Band UAV Data Link new antenna that has been designed of the system makes a difference in specifically for the surveillance of air After indigenously developing terms of its bandwidth, its resistance space and for the detection of drones data links for several missile systems, to electronic warfare, its image with high-performance hardware and Meteksan Defence rolled out an transmission capability, its ability to special algorithms. indigenous and innovative solution form and manage dynamic networks, The KAPAN Anti Drone System for the data links of unmanned aerial and its low weight, volume, and power offers superior drone detection and vehicles (UAVs). Meteksan Defence consumption. Furthermore, due to its tracking performance with a radar developed the C-Band UAV Data software-based design and its use of system and thermal cameras and Link with its own resources. The an indigenous waveform, the system allows the destruction of drones system, which was showcased for the also meets the special requirements with an RF jammer and an optional first time at IDEF 2019, has already of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF). laser system. Different systems have completed various tests and was Commenting on this prospect, been appropriately integrated into introduced as a fully working product Selçuk ALPARSLAN said: “Although the KAPAN Anti Drone System with that has reached the final stage of its the KEMENT system was developed standard interfaces and scalable qualification process. The UAV data for cruise missiles, it harbors all the architectures to create an effective link ensures direct communication functions of a National Data Link that solution against drone threats in between the UAV and the ground can be used by the Turkish Armed different situations and scenarios. Forces in general. The up-to-date and The Retinar FAR can detect aerial flexible solution laid out by KEMENT targets at longer ranges (9 km) and is likely to enable its evolution into scan a broader area (40°), thus turning the National Data Link (T-Link) in a KAPAN into a more potent drone swift manner. Showcasing KEMENT hunter. Capable of seeing farther with at IDEF 2019 is a strong indication of the Retinar FAR, the KAPAN Anti- our resolve in this regard.” Drone System neutralizes targeted drones through countermeasure KAPAN Anti-Drone and systems provided by Meteksan Retinar FAR Radar Systems Defence’s solution partners, such as jamming and laser weapon systems. The KAPAN Anti-Drone system Selçuk ALPARSLAN emphasized developed by Meteksan Defence how the KAPAN illustrates its ability made its appearance at IDEF 2019 to rapidly respond to newly-emerging together with the novel Retinar FAR threats: “We have developed the sensor. Perimeter surveillance radars KAPAN Anti-Drone System as a stand out as an effective solution scalable solution that can handle © Defence Turkey for the detection of drones, which various missions. At IDEF 2019, we are a prominent and present day Meteksan Defence’s C-Band UAV Data are demonstrating our ability to update asymmetrical threat, within the scope Link Solution was first-time demonstrated the Retinar radar in line with evolving of critical infrastructure and border on the company’s booth at IDEF’ 19 IDEF’19 DEFENCE TURKEY 90 ISSUE 93/2019

control station. The data link transfers MİLSAR Synthetic Aperture Radar © Defence Turkey the necessary commands from the Thanks to the technological ground control station to the UAV, knowledge acquired within the scope while conveying status and payload- of the MİLDAR project, Meteksan related information and feeds from the Defence developed the MİLSAR UAV to the ground control station. The product which was showcased for the most important requirements of a data first time at IDEF 2019. The MİLSAR link are its bandwidth, reliability, and was the result of a conjunction of the secure uninterrupted data transfer capabilities of Meteksan Defence and capability. a requirement of the Turkish Armed As a result of the know-how Forces. The prototype MİLSAR gained from different missile projects, with its weight, volume and power the C-Band Data Link developed consumption is sufficiently low for by Meteksan Defence for UAVs the system to be a viable payload emerges as an indigenous data link for tactical-class UAVs. The MİLSAR solution that possesses all of these is a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) critical features. The modular system and a ground moving target indicator (SWAP Design) has the capability YAKAMOS 2020 Sonar (GMTI) radar. The radar provides to transmit data (both downlink and high-resolution images in adverse blue waters as the sonar aboard uplink) at a distance of 200 km (line- weather conditions in which electro- ADA-Class Corvettes. The YAKAMOS of-sight) with a minimum of 10 Mbps. optical sensors become ineffective. 2020 takes the YAKAMOS product The C-Band UAV Data Link also has The GMTI feature, on the other hand, family to the future, keeping pace low observable Frequency-hopping comes in handy for the long-term with technological advances and spread spectrum (FHSS) capability surveillance of targeted activities, evolving threats. The YAKAMOS which provides protection against which is one of the main reasons why 2020 is expected to be integrated first Electronic Warfare. The directional UAVs stay in the air for many hours. into I-Class Frigates. The YAKAMOS and non-directional antenna of the However, the volume, weight, and Sonar is currently serving with great C-Band Data Link was produced power consumption requirements of effectiveness aboard ADA-Class by Meteksan Defence indigenously, GMTI radars generally prevents their Corvettes of the Turkish Navy. As making it possible to avoid any usage in smaller UAVs. a more compact, competent and potential antenna procurement- MİLSAR is the product of long- modular system with an easily related problems that may arise standing work by Meteksan Defence configurable software and hardware during serial production in the event on radar technologies that was first architecture, the YAKAMOS 2020 of an embargo. launched in 2007 with the MİLDAR was developed as a system that Selçuk ALPARSLAN described project. As a system developed will be readily adaptable to evolving the C-Band Data Link as an example by Meteksan Defence engineers, technologies as well as changing of Meteksan Defence’s proactive one of the main features that make acoustic environments, and one product development approach: MİLSAR stand out is its ability to that will surpass its rivals on the “The data link studies we have be used effectively in tactical UAV- global market through its superior carried out, especially within the sized platforms. Based on advanced capabilities. Due to the enhanced scope of our missile projects, have technologies and innovative efficiency of its power modules, the granted Meteksan Defence significant architecture, MİLSAR is only 30 kg system is capable of operating for experience in terms of human and sets itself apart by requiring longer periods, while the updates to resources, technology, infrastructure, only the level of power that a tactical its sensor architecture enable it to and the business ecosystem. We UAV can generate. The system is detect potential threats over much transfer this experience to areas in also designed to be compatible with greater ranges. which we identify a need using our existing E/O (Electro-Optical) camera The YAKAMOS 2020 has a own resources, without waiting for an pods. much more efficient and improved appropriate project to be announced. Noting that MİLSAR was performance thanks to its new sonar We are certain that our product will developed as a solution to an array. The YAKAMOS project was provide high performance, reliability, emerging requirement of the Turkish initially started as an industrialization and security to our users, as a Armed Forces, Selçuk ALPARSLAN project. The algorithm and design competent and competitive solution said: “We allocated substantial developed by the Turkish Naval to UAV platform manufacturers.” resources on the development of Forces Command were industrialized millimeter-wave radar technologies, by MEKETSAN. The YAKAMOS which were absent in Turkey. YAKAMOS 2020 Sonar 2020 sonar incorporates the same MİLSAR is a solution that we The YAKAMOS 2020, which electronic components used developed with our prior investments was unveiled at IDEF 2019, is the in the Intercept Passive Sonar for newly emerging requirements. new version of the YAKAMOS sonar (IPS) developed for the Ay Class Electro-optical systems, which that was developed and produced Submarines in order to improve can be described as the principal as part of Turkish Navy’s MİLGEM maintenance and serviceability. The sensors aboard UAVs, have certain project, and that is currently serving renewed electronic systems are also weaknesses, such as their inability commendably all over the world’s retrofitted into ADA-class corvettes. to function in adverse weather IDEF’19 ISSUE 93/2019 91 DEFENCE TURKEY

conditions. However, these do not apply to the MİLSARproduct. MİLSAR can even be integrated into the small- sized UAVs that cannot use other systems.”

MİLDAR Fire Control Radar MİLDAR is a fire control radar, operating in Ka-band to support fire control capability and navigational aid for attack helicopters. As Turkey’s very first fire control radar operating in the millimeter waveband, and equipped with Target Tracking and © Defence Turkey Terrain Profiling features, the newly MILDAR Fire Control Radar and MILSAR SAR were unveiled at IDEF’ 19 modified and advanced version of the the contract of which was signed in agreement signed between TÜBİTAK Helicopter MİLDAR was showcased February 2019. Depending on the BİLGEM and Meteksan Defence. at IDEF 2019 with its mast-mounted choice of the platform integrators, Within the scope of the contract, configuration. Following the the system may be integrated at Meteksan designed and produced integration of Helicopter MİLDAR into different locations on the helicopter. the onboard electronic units with the T129 ATAK helicopter, Meteksan The integration of the system onto real-time signal processing software Defence developed an improved the mast, which is the configuration and cylindrical hydrophone arrays version of the Helicopter MİLDAR showcased at IDEF, is one of the that operate in the 1-100 kHz band. with its own resources according most difficult locations in terms of The production model of the Intercept to evolving user needs. MİLDAR environmental conditions, and so Passive Sonar (IPS) system was combines its high performance with can be considered indicative of the exhibited for the first time at IDEF a Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) system’s ability to be successfully 2019 at the Meteksan Defence booth. feature. The system weighs only 35 integrated into other locations. The Intercept Passive Sonar (IPS) has kg and it can scan, detect, locate, Selçuk ALPARSLAN said that the its own operator console to display and classify multiple moving targets new Helicopter MİLDAR is a reflection detection results and provide user in all weather conditions up to 20 of the company’s innovativeness: input. In addition to its own acoustic km. MİLDAR is characterized by its “The Helicopter MİLDAR is one unit, the IPS System can integrate small size, weight and low -power of the best examples of how the into the acoustic sensor array of the consumption (SWAP) properties. concepts of R&D and innovation are submarine, and it can stream, analyze MİLDAR rapidly detects ground/ utilized in the defence sector. When and display data from both sonar air targets and automatically we first started working on it, there arrays simultaneously in real time. tracks them. With its 360° angular were no other millimeter wave radars The IPS is a completely scanning radius, it provides pilots being produced in Turkey. We not indigenous design and produced with enhanced situational awareness only developed these technologies from beginning to end in line with the and increases the attack helicopters’ indigenously but also ensured that indispensable national and domestic survivability and offensive power with the very first version of the Helicopter design and production objectives weapon engagement for multiple MİLDAR possessed all the functions of Turkey. Thanks to its innovative targets in the battlefield. As an optional of a modern fire control radar. In and unique technology, the IPS feature, the radar can provide terrain time, evolving user needs meant provides much more accurate results profiling when mounted to the belly that different physical dimensions than its counterparts. Designed in of the helicopter. MİLDAR facilitates and integration options had to be coordination with the Turkish Naval pilots in low visibility and low altitude considered. This led us to apply our Forces Command the IPS features conditions with terrain profiling for the previously developed technologies an operator-friendly interface and is area over which the helicopter will to different architecture and to roll currently integrated into Turkish Navy navigate. MİLDAR creates a terrain out a solution that precisely met the Ay Class (Type 209-1200) submarines. profile including the terrain topology needs of our users. In its renewed Meteksan aims to use the knowledge and natural/artificial obstacles over form, we anticipate that the Helicopter and experience gained from the IPS the terrain and provides a significant MİLDAR will come to occupy an project in the Intercept Detection and contribution to the pilot’s situational important place in the future of attack Ranging Sonar (IDRS) development awareness during the low altitude helicopters.” project and similar modernization flights. MİLDAR will also manage projects that may be initiated in the weapon engagement for RF guided future. Equipping the surface and/or missiles. The Intercept Passive Sonar (IPS) underwater combat platforms of the The Helicopter MİLDAR is The Intercept Passive Sonar (IPS) Turkish Naval Forces with national expected to become one of the main Development Project was initiated by systems is critical for both the survival sensors aboard the helicopter to be Meteksan to develop and produce and the life cycle logistic support of developed under the ATAK-II Turkey’s two different intercept sonars as these platforms Heavy Attack Helicopter Project, part of the TÜBİTAK SAVTAG project DEFENCE TURKEY 92 ISSUE 93/2019

International Anatolian Phoenix 2019 Military by Cem DOĞUT Exercise Hosted by the Anatolian Eagle Training Center Command – AKEM, the International Anatolian Phoenix 2019 Military Exercise was executed on 13 – 24 May 2019 at the 3rd Main Jet Base Command/Konya with the participation of the Land, Naval and Air Forces units from Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Qatar, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Pakistan, Romania and Turkey AKEM, as the training center of the Turkish Air Force (TurAF), enables realistic training and military exercise opportunities for both national elements and to allied countries. With such features, the center hosts national and international military exercises such as Anatolian Eagle, Turaz Hawk, Anatolian Falcon and Pençe in addition to Anatolian Phoenix. The International Anatolian Phoenix Military Exercises have been conducted biannually since 2009 at the 3rd Main Jet Base Command, for the training of the Personnel/Search and Hosted by the Anatolian Pakistan, Romania and Turkey Rescue Task Force in an real-like Eagle Training Center Command Combat Aircrafts Helicopters operational environment and aims – AKEM, the International and Rescue Teams attend the to improve the level of cooperation Anatolian Phoenix 2019 Military Exercise aiming to operate and interoperability of the units Exercise was executed on 13 the command control process toward fulfilling the joint operation – 24 May 2019 at the 3rd Main effectively and Joint Personnel requirements essential for the Jet Base Command/Konya with Rescue methods to be executed combat field of today and the future. the participation of the Land, in the operational environment are The International Anatolian Phoenix Naval and Air Forces units from experienced during training and Military Exercises began in 2012 in Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, developed. Within the scope of the two period intervals; one national Qatar, the Turkish Republic Joint and/or Combined Operation, and one international. of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), tasks such as Close Air Support ISSUE 93/2019 93 DEFENCE TURKEY

(CAS), Dynamic Targeting (DT) and Team with a total of 57 personnel, Rescue (PR) Operation. Within Time Sensitive Targeting (TST) are ›› One JTAC (Joint Terminal Air this frame, various scenarios were being conducted by involving such Controller) Team from the United planned and executed to develop elements in the exercise scenarios. Kingdom (4 personnel), the interoperability capabilities of Air The participants of this year’s ›› One Qatari C-130J Transport Aircraft Force elements (Combat Aircrafts, International Anatolian Phoenix and 54 personnel, Command Control Aircraft and – 2019 Military Exercise are as ›› Four F-16A/B Aircraft and one CSAR UAVs) and Personnel Rescue Task follows: Team (6 Personnel) from the 9th Force elements (Helicopters, PR/ ›› Four F-16C/D aircraft of the 132nd Squadron Command of Pakistani Air CSAR Teams and JTAC/Advanced Squadron Command of the Air Forces Command and a total of 90 Air Controllers) operating on the Forces Command (AFC), personnel composed of helicopter battlefield and increasing their ›› Three AS532AL helicopters of the pilots with observer status, level of operability with different AFC’s 135th Squadron Command, ›› A total of 30 personnel with two countries or task forces. ›› Personnel Rescue Team of the AFC’s IAR-330 SOCAT Helicopters (Sistem According to the planned 135th Squadron Command, Optronic de Cercetare di Anti-Tanc) scenarios, Close Air Support ›› ANKA-S Unmanned Air Vehicle of the from the 952nd Assault Squadron (CAS), Time Sensitive Targeting, AFC’s 302nd Squadron Command, Command of the Romanian Air Dynamic Targeting, Ground Based ›› Two T129B Mk-I Attack and Forces Air Interdiction, High Altitude Low Reconnaissance Helicopters of the The purpose of the exercise was Opening (HALO) Training and Turkish Land Forces Army Aviation determined to be experiencing and Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC Command, ›› Naval Forces Command (NFC) Underwater Demolition Task Force (5 personnel), ›› One S-70A-17D YARASA Helicopter and one Special Forces Team (7 personnel) from the Special Forces Command of the Turkish General Staff, ›› One AS532AL Helicopter and a Personnel Rescue Team (14 personnel) from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, ›› Two Mi-17 Helicopters from the 1st Squadron Command of the Azerbaijani Air Forces Command, 2 Mi-35M Attack Helicopters from the 3rd Squadron Command and 1 improving the command control Evacuation), Combat© Cem DOĞUTSearch CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue) process as part of the Personnel And Rescue (CSAR), Personnel DEFENCE TURKEY 94 ISSUE 93/2019

Rescue and Penetration tasks were (CAS) was demanded. Within this Forces and Romanian Air Forces’ executed within the scope of the scope, the targets identified by the two IAR330 SOCAT Helicopters. The military exercise. ANKA-S UAV were successfully teams first maintained the security The Press and Distinguished destroyed with the GPS guided of the region and then successfully Observer Day was held on 22 May GBU-38 JDAM ammunition accomplished the evacuation of the 2019. Following the arrival of press launched from two F-16C aircraft pilot. In order to ensure the safety of members to the 3rd Main Jet Base, belonging to the 132nd Squadron the PR Teams, two Mi-35M Attack initially the air vehicles attending Command. The four injured staff Helicopters of the Azerbaijani Air the Anatolian Phoenix 2019 Military at the border post were evacuated Forces conducted flights over the Exercise that were displayed with the Special Forces Command’s region. During the evacuation, statically at the Alfa Ramp were S-70A-17D, TRNC Security Forces’ the hostile targets identified by introduced to the participants and AS532AL and Mi-17 Helicopter of the JTAC team positioned at the photographs of the vehicles were the Azerbaijani Air Forces in line with border post were attacked with taken. Afterwards, the airshow was the CASEVAC training scenario. the Mk-82 general purpose bombs performed with 6 aircraft of the Two T129B Mk-I ATAK Attack with the F-16A/B aircraft of the Turkish Stars for training purposes and Reconnaissance Helicopters Pakistani Air Force and the targets was watched with 11 Distinguished provided Close Air Support to the were destroyed successfully. At Observers from 7 countries. Then evacuation of the injured staff with the end of the military exercise, the the delegation moved onto the 20mm artillery shooting. After the paratroopers jumping out of the AKEM Main Briefing Hall and a evacuation, in accordance with Qatari C-130J Transport Aircraft briefing was held on Personnel the scenario, PR/CSAR Operations opened the flags of the participant Rescue – CSAR, HALO and were launched in order to rescue a countries in the air. The event ended Dynamic Targeting scenarios that falling F-16 pilot. Within the scope of as all the air vehicles attending the the military exercise would realize at the operation, initially the PR Teams exercise saluted the distinguished the Konya Fire Sector. Information were deployed in the region with observers with a low altitude flight was presented to press members, an AS532AL of the TRNC Security distinguished observers and participants. Following the briefing, participants moved onto the Konya Fire Sector. According to the planned scenario of the military exercise, a border post was attacked, and a decision was made to evacuate four military staff injured in the attack from the region. For a rapid deployment to the region, a Personnel Rescue Team arrived at the border post with a HALO jump and responded to the injured staff. As a result of the ongoing attack to the border post, Close Air Support © Cem DOĞUT ISSUE 93/2019 95 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 96 ISSUE 93/2019

Technological Think Tank Center STM Thinktech Now Focuses on Energy Security Turkey’s first technology-oriented think-tank center STM Thinktech held its fourth panel under the title of “Energy Security: Opportunities and Threats”. The issue of energy was discussed during the panel addressing aspects such as supply security, physical security and cyber security on a national and an international level. Bringing together many industry players, the fourth STM ThinkTech © STM panel took place in Ankara on July 4th under the title of “Energy Security: Opportunities and Threats”. Participants of the energy panel where the energy issue was discussed on a national and international level included Prof. İsmail DEMİR, President, Presidency of Defence Industries, Alparslan BAYRAKTAR, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Prof. Gülnur AYBET, Senior Advisor to the President of Republic of Turkey, Fatih BİROL, Executive Direc and International Energy Agency and Prof. Oktay TANRISEVER, Faculty Member, METU Department of In his opening speech, STM solutions together by addressing International Relations. Prior to the General Manager Murat İKİNCİ said, energy security with different start of the panel, Executive Director “As STM ThinkTech, we have been aspects.” of the International Energy Agency making efforts to develop regional Noting that today there are Fatih BİROL made a presentation and global security strategies by three major revolutions in the about studies being carried out by turning our 30 years of know-how energy sector and the role of various countries, the reflections of and experience into technology- consumers in the energy field has energy security on external security based forecasts. The investments changed, the keynote speaker Fatih and potential prospects. we make in the field of technology BİROL, Executive Director of the Prof. İKİNCİ: “Protecting are important for strengthening our International Energy Agency said: the energy infrastructure defence industry with domestic “Asian countries are becoming the is of critical importance” and national products. In terms center of energy production and of national security, critical infrastructures regarding energy © STM © STM are amongst strategic systems that require protection and preventative measures must be taken against possible threats. Threats that the systems connected to information networks encounter cause data loss and pose serious risks from the loss of data. Within this context, we believe that an adoption of an integrated approach to ensure energy security is of critical importance. With the panel we organize today, we aim to contribute to the determination of Dr. Fatih BİROL - Executive Director of Murat İKİNCİ - STM General Manager future strategies and generation of International Energy Agency ISSUE 93/2019 97 DEFENCE TURKEY

consumption. When we look at the second revolution, we see that the U.S., which was an importer ten years ago, is now the world’s largest producer and exporter of shale gas, oil and gas. The third revolution is about renewable energy. Today, costs in wind and solar power generation have fallen dramatically. Solar and wind energy © STM has come to the forefront and has made them the third revolution instability that has occurred in BAYRAKTAR said: “Our priority in terms of decrease in energy the regions where these sources and main objective is to provide production costs.” exist and the energy problem that energy to consumers in a sufficient, BİROL pointed out that emerges due to the increasing quality, continuous, low-cost renewable energy is growing demand for energy, he also and environmentally compatible rapidly all over the world and emphasized energy security which manner. The policies we develop to added: “The renewable energy is important both nationally and this end are the outcome of a long- revolution started in Europe, but the globally. DEMİR: “Acting with the term, holistic and a comprehensive current leader is China. There are awareness of the responsibilities perspective. Investments continue significant subsidies. The more the of its geopolitical position, Turkey is to bring domestic and renewable use of renewable energy increased amongst the key actors in the region resources to our economy at through these subsidies, the more in terms of energy. Today, we need the maximum level, to declare the costs decreased accordingly. to increase our activities related to mobilization for energy efficiency, Currently, many renewable energy energy security and take measures oil and gas exploration in land and sources, especially in wind and against the risks that may threaten sea, development of domestic solar energy, have reached a energy flow. In line with 2023 manufacturing in the energy sector point that can compete with targets, our country has adopted also with R&D support. Besides, other sources without the need a strategy including strengthening Turkey sincerely believes it has to for government subsidies. Turkey energy supply security, using handle the issue of energy with has also taken important steps domestic and renewable resources aspects which contribute to regional in renewable energy. Turkey has and establishing predictable development and prosperity as well ranked third in Europe, after market conditions and “””””also, as produce solutions to conflicts”. Germany and the U.K. within the we will take crucial steps to The first STM ThinkTech panel last 5 years in installed power protect infrastructure and data was organized in 2017 under the increase in renewable energy. We security. STM’s efforts in this area title of “The PrioritizedDefence are ahead of Spain, France and and ThinkTech’s activities also Systems and Technologies of the others which have shown great contribute to the security of our Future Operating Environment” interest in this matter since the very country”. and then in 2018 “New Soldiers of beginning”. Emphasizing Turkey’s a Digitalizing World: Unmanned and Underlining the importance commitment in ensuring energy Smart Systems” and “A New Player of energy efficiency, BİROL security, Deputy Minister of Energy in the Fight against Terrorism: said: “In order to provide a more and Natural Resources Alparslan Artificial Intelligence” sustainable energy system in terms of environment and energy security, © STM we think that the world’s energy efficiency should be developed and improved by 3 percent every year, however when we look at the figures, unfortunately, the improvement in energy efficiency in the world is far below expectations”. Following the keynote speech, the panel session started with the participation of panelists. Prof. DEMİR: “We need to increase our energy- related activities” President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR underlined limited energy sources, the Prof. İsmail DEMİR - President of Defence Industries DEFENCE TURKEY 98 ISSUE 93/2019

Helicopter Survival Training to be Provided with the DUNKER Project With the DUNKER Project signed between the Presidency for Defence Industries (SSB) and Meteksan Defence, a modern simulator system that has been established with national facilities for survival training after a helicopter crash into the water or aircraft ditching, will be delivered to the Naval Forces Command. The facility is to be established at Cengiz Topel Naval Air Base Command and is expected to become operational within two years. With the completion of the project, training which is currently being provided in 47 countries at 205 facilities, will begin to be offered in Turkey The contract for the “Survival Training after a Helicopter Crash into the Water/Aircraft Ditching” Project was signed between the SSB and Meteksan Defence on November 18, 2018. The training is designed in a helicopter simulation which is rotated up to 180 degrees in a controlled manner in a custom-built pool for the rescue of the personnel inside the helicopter. Meteksan Defence will provide a modern simulator designed according to international standards and OPITO criteria. Within the scope of the DUNKER Project, the simulation system consisting of crane(s), platforms and auxiliary equipment as well as the construction of the pool which is a complementary component of the system, and the building consisting of technical rooms and spaces will be provided. There will be different elements in the pool to create a realistic environment such as storms / wave simulations, lighting / dimming possibilities with adjustable light intensity. In order to simulate stormy weather, lighting, a sound system, wind effects, wave effects and rain effects will be used together or separately. It is planned that the simulator will consist of four components where different types of training can be conducted. The components of the training that will be held independently and at different times are as follows: ›› Escape/Survival from a Helicopter Crash into the Water: A platform consisting of a Generic Cabin and crane, where the Helicopter Escape/Survival training is given. ›› Rescue Helicopter: Simulation of rescue training consisting of a ISSUE 93/2019 99 DEFENCE TURKEY

platform that simulates a helicopter performing rescue operations and a crane to allow the survivor to be taken from the pool to the platform. ›› Parachute Descent: A platform consisting of a tower and a rail system to simulate a parachute jump where parachute descent and survival training is given. A tower, a wire sliding system and a parachute hanger system will be installed to simulate the parachute descent to allow the training of the personnel for parachute descent and survival. GÖKBEY P1 Prototype ›› Shipboard: A platform to simulate the ship and a space consisting of a rope ladder system, rope, lifeboat Performs Maiden and throwing mechanism where abandoning training and the training to allow survivors to be taken to the Flight shipboard are given. Following the first official flight minutes within a 500-meter route. of the P0 prototype on September Following this flight, the flight and Capabilities Expected to be 6, 2018, the P1 which is the first ground tests will continue with flying prototype of the GÖKBEY the P1 prototype through the Obtained through the Project helicopter, the production of which summer period. The production With the domestic design and was completed in April, completed of the P2 prototype is scheduled production of the main components its maiden flight on June 29 at to be completed in August and is of the DUNKER Project such as the 06:00 a.m. The flight had originally expected to become involved in generic cabin, crane carrying the been planned for June 18, and was the test campaign in September. A cabin and the rescue crane, the postponed for a later date. With a target total of 1,500 of flight hours diversification and development of fresh coat of paint, the prototype are to be completed throughout current capabilities will be achieved successfully completed its first the test campaign, which is in areas of processing composite experimental flight early in the planned to occur over a period of materials, stainless/aluminum morning with the completion of the two years. A total of 3 prototypes materials; development of design necessary permissions obtained (P1, P2 and P3) be involved in the to enable the required Safe Working from the General Directorate of test campaign and P3 will take Load (SWL) with such materials; Civil Aviation. The P1 prototype advantage of optimization. establishing personnel lift up/down soared at 50ft for about 45 systems; integration and automation of systems. Training in accordance with OPITO standards which is among Öner TEKİN Elected as the training to be completed by personnel to be transferred by air to ASD Member of the sea platforms will also be provided within the country and thus a savings will be achieved. With the launch Board of these simulators, the relevant In a written statement made by the ASD General Assembly held in training, which is currently being SaSaD, which represented Turkey May 2019. provided in 47 countries at 205 in the European Defence Industrial Within this context, SaSaD facilities, will begin to be offered Group (EDIG) prior to 2004, and Chairman Öner TEKİN and SaSaD in Turkey. This service will also then in the European Aerospace, Deputy Secretary General Yılmaz be provided to NATO and other Security and Defence Association KÜÇÜKSEYHAN attended the friendly-allied countries, institutions/ (ASD) formed by the merger of Paris Air Show that was held on organizations. In this way, also EDIG, European Association of June 17-23 this year for more service exportation is expected to Aerospace Industries (AECMA) active participation in the activities occur. and Eurospace in 2004, it was of ASD and participated in B2B According to the project announced that the Chairman of events bringing Turkish and French schedule, the finalization of the the Board of Directors of SaSaD Industrialists together held by the facility that will be established and AYESAŞ/Vestel Defence SaSaD and French Aerospace at Cengiz Topel Naval Air Base Companies General Manager Öner Manufacturers Association Command located in İzmit is TEKİN was unanimously elected (GİFAS). expected to occur within two years. as a member of the ASD Board at DEFENCE TURKEY 100 ISSUE 93/2019

The first Helicopter Engine Produced in Turkey – the T700-TEI-701D Engine Delivered to Power T70 Utility Helicopter The first batch of 4 T700-TEI- 701D turboshaft engines to be used on T70 Utility Helicopter Platforms and produced within the scope of the Utility Helicopter Program, which is being conducted under the responsibility of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and the main contractor of the engine, TEI ,were delivered to Turkish Aerospace at a ceremony where President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR, Eskişehir Governor Özdemir ÇAKACAK and a large number of guests were in attendance. © TEI The TEI-701D-T700 turboshaft engine to be produced by TEI will be by TEI runs stably at 28,000 RPM, a new milestone in Turkey’s national Groundbreaking Ceremony held for the Construction of during the project great progress has aerospace history because it is the been achieved in understanding the first helicopter engine to be produced the Turboshaft Test Center engine’s constant operation speed in Turkey. Building (Phase-2) Project and idle speed. Considering the 30-year life span During the event, the The Turboshaft Test Center will of T700-TEI-701D engines to be used groundbreaking ceremony for the have an area of 30,000 m2 with on the T70 platform, it is aimed that construction of the Turboshaft Test 19 different test rooms as well as TEI will make significant contributions Center buildings was also held. TEI workshops and offices with a 500 for providing services in the fields will produce a 1400 shp domestic personnel capacity. With the launch of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and national turboshaft engine that of the building, the need for the TEI- training, technical support as well as will power the T625 GÖKBEY 6 TS1400 engine’s overseas testing will supplying spare parts to domestic Ton Utility Helicopter in line with the be reduced, and with the development and foreign end users. project initiated by the Presidency of domestic testing capability, the aim TEI will be able to provide of Defence Industries signed on is also to reduce foreign dependency. maintenance, repair, overhaul, February 7, 2017 in order to meet the With the activation of this facility, the training, and technical support engine requirements of the helicopter tests for similar class engine projects services to the T700 family of engines developed for the Turkish Land Forces to be developed will be completed in more than 20 countries in Europe, Command. and commissioned quickly and Middle East and Asia within the scope While the core engine designed efficiently. of this project. Future projections indicate that if the T70 helicopter is procured abroad and if the customer selects the T700- TEI-701D engine produced under license by TEI, these engines can be exported abroad. In the serial production phase which is expected to launch between 2020 and 2025, a total of 248 T700- TEI-701D engines (236 committed and 12 optional) will be produced. Within the program the objective is also to achieve the capacity to produce 1 engine per week in the later stage of the serial production phase. © TEI ISSUE 93/2019 101 DEFENCE TURKEY

ATAK Simulator Delivered to Land Forces Command The simulator to be utilized for the training of pilots to fly the T129 ATAK Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter was delivered to security forces The ATAK Helicopter Full Mission Simulator developed by Havelsan within the scope of the procurement project of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) was delivered to the Turkish Land Forces Command. The Full Mission Simulator will contribute to ATAK Helicopter pilot training especially in adaptation, activation, emergency, shooting, combat preparation and maintenance training. Thanks to the simulator, ATAK Helicopter pilots and technicians will be able to safely and cost-effectively receive training on tactics, weapons, avionics systems, flight and fault conditions under any weather conditions , day or night. © Havelsan In addition to all kinds of flight training, the ATAK Helicopter Full Mission Simulator will also enable weapon systems and live-fire simulation training, while giving pilots the opportunity to engage in drills which normally require special shooting fields and incur high costs due to the high cost of the ammunition.

Simulators Can be Exported Together with ATAK Helicopters ATAK Helicopter simulators will also be compatible with S70 Blackhawk and AS532 Cougar Helicopter simulators delivered by Havelsan to the Land Forces Command within the scope © Havelsan of HELSİM Project and provide an opportunity to perform joint training. Due to the pilot and gunner’s sitting position, one behind the other in the ATAK helicopter, the requirements of these two missions cannot be performed at the desired level in the same simulator. Therefore, two separate simulators are produced. These simulators can also be sold to other countries where ATAK helicopters are exported. Satellite photographs and 3D modelling are utilized in the simulators. Every detail from electricity poles to terrain height is included in the system in a realistic way. Pilots will also be trained specifically on not getting caught in electrical wires as well as on engine failures, which are the two main reasons © Havelsan that cause helicopter accidents. DEFENCE TURKEY 102 ISSUE 93/2019

Towards 5G and Beyond – Press Conference of ULAK Communications Inc. The press conference of ULAK Communications Inc. was held in Ankara on June 21, 2019 with the participation of President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR, ULAK Chairman and Vice President of Defence Industries Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ, Vice President of Defence Industries Mustafa Murat ŞEKER, Vice President of Defence Industries Harun ÇELİK, Aselsan Chairman and CEO Prof. Haluk GÖRGÜN, Türksat CEO Cenk ŞEN, ULAK CEO Ali Metin BALCI as well as many sector representatives and press members. During the press conference on “Towards 5G and Beyond” organized © ULAK by ULAK Communications Inc. at Bilkent Hotel, President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR mentioned the importance of the ULAK Project and said: “When this topic comes up on the agenda, the global giants who have invested billions of dollars and are ready to invest have asked us many times the question of how competitive a company that we established would be with an R&D below a hundred million dollars and a modest budget. We need to do this securely by putting forth the use and sustainability. We not only 4.5G base stations investments most effective solution with the have the elements that can be very by 2025 will be an average annual maximum use of national and local effective in the field of defence and investment of operators of one elements considering it in terms of provide security in the operational billion dollars, ULAK base stations infrastructure, operator and public environment, but also raise the and Milat Network Management institutions, rather than making the sustainability topic related with and Analysis System appear as an cheapest purchase and putting forth civilian use. We do not claim that historical opportunity in this context the most effective solution. Here, it we are doing the best in the world and we will continuously raise this is very important for the users to right now, but we believe that we issue on the basis of all public and regard this product as a domestic have to make efforts to be the best. private companies”. product, to be encouraging and We would like to point out that we to demonstrate this will with this are ready to cooperate with foreign approach, even if it has deficiencies. companies whose products are Çınar Project is about As the parties releasing the product currently being used in Turkey and to be Completed to the market, the feedback received which will support our technology ULAK Communications Inc. from the field will be very important roadmap, in good faith and with a Chairman of the Board Celal Sami unrevealing any deficiencies and win-win principle. In this process, TÜFEKÇİ thanked the institutions correcting problems. In this respect, there is a fact that approximately and stakeholders who supported the use of ULAK and extending one billion dollars is spent them in their efforts. Metin BALCI, its use is extremely significant”. annually on information processing CEO of ULAK Communications Expressing that they generally have projects for the public sector. In Inc. shared information on the been putting forth the will to keep the meantime, we will continue ‘First 5G Data Transfer Demo’ this product even faced with the our efforts to create incentive executed with Aselsan and other huge price cutting and competitive measures for the maximum use of projects that have been developed. approach of many of the world’s domestic and national products in Stating that ULAK is ready for giant companies by providing our IT infrastructures including data 4.5G, BALCI emphasized that Milat certain subsidies, if necessary, as centers, commercial and public Network Management and Analysis a government entity, Prof. DEMİR communication infrastructures”. System, which is the national and stated that another important Emphasizing that this is a domestic network management aspect of ULAK is to move forward journey of technology and they infrastructure, is now in use and to an establishment of a company are determined on this issue, he also touched upon the R&D for an R&D Project and thus to Prof. DEMİR continued: “When activities for 5G and beyond. BALCI accomplish a structure. Prof. considering the rate of domestic pointed out that they are planning to DEMİR: “Another aspect of ULAK goods involved in the 4.5G license make the ÇINAR Project available to is its importance in terms of multi- agreement, and that operators’ operators by March 2021. ISSUE 93/2019 103 DEFENCE TURKEY

Damen Signs Phase-II Contract with IOM for 9 Additional SAR 1906 Search and Rescue Boats At a signing ceremony held at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) offices in Ankara, Turkey, Vladimer GVILAVA, chief of mission IOM in Turkey, and Boran BEKBULAT, Damen sales manager Turkey, signed a contract for the building and delivery of nine Damen SAR 1906 search and rescue boats for the Turkish Coast Guard Command Financed by the European Union, these 19-meter boats will be in addition to the six vessels of the same class ordered in 2016, which were delivered to the Turkish Coast Guard Command the following year. The first two of the new order will be delivered in the summer of 2020 with the remaining seven expected to come into service over the following 12 months. The state-of-the-art vessels will be built to the same specification as their predecessors with some additional fine tuning and will also be operated by the Turkish Coast © Damen Guard Command to support their ongoing migrant rescue operations. Damen’s Axe Bow technology with at any time. The yard’s managing The SAR 1906 has been certain adaptations to optimize it for director, Auke VAN DER ZEE, who is developed by Damen in close rescue operations, it can achieve a notably the only foreigner amongst cooperation with KNRM (Royal top speed of more than 33 knots his Turkish colleagues, notes, “We Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution), and has a range of 300nm at full kept our promises in delivering all TU Delft and maritime design load. the SAR 1906 boats for the first bureau De Vries Lentsch, as a fast, The construction of the boats phase as quickly as possible in harbour-based, all weather, self- will take place at Damen’s Turkish response to the need for ongoing righting rescue boat. The design yard, Damen Shipyards Antalya. migrant rescue operations, and we has been further improved in close Located in the Antalya Free are dedicated to doing the same for cooperation with the Turkish Coast Zone, the yard has accomplished this second phase.” Guard Team and modified for their some significant export figures “We are so proud and glad to specific operations. Turkish design since its establishment in 2013, receive a continuation contract from office DzaynGate, located at having delivered more than 70 our client,” added Damen’s Boran TeknoPark in Pendik-Istanbul, also vessels to international customers BEKBULAT. “Cooperation among worked on the adaptations of the ranging from 10-meter fast boats all the parties involved in the first design for the new series. to 80-meter RoRo ferries. The phase was very successful. We The SAR 1906 has an aluminium yard currently has 360 local are very excited to be teaming up hull and a composite wheelhouse. employees plus an average of 200 again to make a new success story With its hull design based on subcontractors working on-site together.” DEFENCE TURKEY 104 ISSUE 93/2019

Leonardo on the Landing Helicopter Dock of the Italian Military Navy The Italian Navy’s new landing relief efforts in collaboration with The main armament of the LHD helicopter dock (LHD) Trieste Non-Government Organisations will be a Leonardo 76/62 Super was launched at Fincantieri’s (NGOs). Rapid Multi-Feeding Strales gun. Castellammare di Stabia shipyard For the LHD, Leonardo will The 76/62 gun is equipped with on 25 May. The new LHD, which provide its open architecture a radar antenna, which can guide features dual-use capabilities Combat Management projectiles with a precise beam of for a wide range of military and System, which is modular and radio frequency. This allows the humanitarian missions. The vessel reconfigurable and so ready to vessel to fire DART ammunition will be delivered in 2022. accept systems that the customer (Driven Ammunition Reduced The Landing Helicopter may wish to install in future as Time-of-flight) very accurately, Dock (LHD) is a new multi-role needs arise. Leonardo will also reducing the risk of collateral amphibious naval unit of the equip the LHD with a helicopter damage. The speed of the DART Italian Military Navy for which approach radar system, a multi- projectiles, combined with their Leonardo has provided the core sensor fire control radar (X and guided capabilities, allows the sensors and systems. Ka Band), a new multifunctional 76/62 system to counter fast- With a displacement of around Active Electronically Scanned moving threats whether they be 25,000 tonnes, the vessel enables Array radar with four fixed-face traditional or asymmetrical. amphibious operations to be arrays operating in the X-band As with the PPA in its “full” conducted at long range in the and a rotating L-band radar configuration, the LHD will be “enlarged Mediterranean”. The for long-range surveillance), equipped with the Leonardo vessel can perform in a number Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) ODLS 20 decoy launching system of contexts with multi-national sensors and, as with the PPA as well as the Black Snake towed forces (joint or combined) such vessels, the innovative new ‘static array sonar and countermeasures, as crisis response operations as InfraRed Search and Track (IRST)’ a lightweight and autonomous part of NATO, EU or multi-national sensor. system for anti-torpedo defence. coalitions. The LHD will be able The LHD’s integrated Leonardo will also provide the to evacuate non-combatants communications system will vessel’s Obstacle Avoidance from foreign territories as part of include multi-band satellite Sonar, BathyTermograph unit and national or international initiatives, systems, the new Software Diver Detection Sonar. humanitarian operations and in Defined Radio (SDR) and an Finally, the LHD will be ‘fitted the event of disasters, with the integrated navigation system. for’ potential future air-defence ability to coordinate and monitor missile systems by MBDA.