Deepening Cooperation Between the Uk and Turkey

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 83 YEAR 2018 ISSN 1306 5998

DEEPENING COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UK AND TURKEY TF-X NATIONAL COMBAT AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME & UK INDUSTRY PAST AND PRESENT COOPERATION WITHIN THE DEFENCE INDUSTRY BETWEEN TURKEY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM LEONARDO: REDUCE TF-X AVIONICS COST RISKS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP TURKEY - UK SPECIAL ISSUE

ISSUE 83/2018 1 DEFENCE TURKEY VOLUME: 12 ISSUE: 83 YEAR: 2018 ISSN 1306 5998 Publisher Hatice Ayşe EVERS Publisher & Editor in Chief Ayşe EVERS 5 [email protected] Managing Editor Cem AKALIN [email protected] Editor İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ [email protected] Administrative Coordinator Yeşim BİLGİNOĞLU YÖRÜK [email protected] International Relations Director Şebnem AKALIN [email protected] Advertisement Director 6 Yasemin BOLAT YILDIZ [email protected] Translation Tanyel AKMAN [email protected] Editing Mona Melleberg YÜKSELTÜRK Robert EVERS Graphics & Design Gülsemin BOLAT Görkem ELMAS [email protected] Photographer Sinan Niyazi KUTSAL 8 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 28 [email protected] www.defenceturkey.com 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 2018 Yayın Türü Süreli DT Medya LTD. ŞTİ. 46 © All rights reserved. No part of publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission. ISSUE 83/2018 3 DEFENCE TURKEY

5 Turkey and UK Cooperation in the 58 Thales is a World Leader in the Defence Industry Research, Design and Manufacture of Advanced Fuzing and Sensors for 6 Deepening Cooperation Between the UK and Turkey in the Air-to-Air, Air-to-Ground, Anti- SurfaceGuided Weaponand Anti-Armour Systems Operating Domains 8 Sophisticated Defence Industries of Turkey and the UK Building Mutually 60 Katmerciler in Accompany with Savronik and Delta Ltd. Signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Beneficial12 A Message Partnerships from the British UK Based Mira Company to Develop Ambassador to Turkey – Sir Dominick Unmanned Land Vehicles Chilcott 62 INMARSAT Help Governments 14 Turkey and United Kingdom: Two 64 Increase Operational Capability 15 Partners Complementing Each Other UK with Vital Strategic Importance FOTONIKS - An Exclusive Business and Turkeya Flourishing is a Priority Defence Market and Security for the 65 PartnerTeknokent in Turkey Defence Industry Industry Cluster (TSSK)

16 SaSaD – Turkish Defence and 66 Aerospace Manufacturers Association Hawkeye AD / M-SHORAD – A New 18 TF-X National Combat Aircraft 67 ApproachThe Armies to ‘CLOSE’ Trust Range Us in TheirAir Defence Walk Industry 68 Development Programme & UK Imaging Systems for Modern Armored 28 FightingKent VehiclesPeriscopes – Sighting and within the Defence Industry Between TurkeyPast and and the Present United Cooperation Kingdom 72 with New State of the Art UAV Voice 44 Roketsan at Farnborough 2018 CommunicationONUR Expands (VCS) Its SolutionExpertise 46 Leonardo: Reduce TF-X Avionics 74 High Technology Solutions from

50 CostAselsan Risks Through - Turkey’s Partnership Avionics Leader 76 CES DataAdvanced Distribution Composites Service (CES) Connects All Asset Types 52 78 The Increasing Need for Life ResourcefulVoytes- Turkey’sFinancial Premier Solutions to ForeignConsultancy Investors Company Provides 80 ProtectionLeading Products UK Manufacturer

* As of 10th July 2018, the name of Undersecretariat for Defence IndustriesPrimetake (SSM) changed Lands into the Presidencyin Turkey of Defence Industries DEFENCE TURKEY 4 ISSUE 83/2018 ISSUE 83/2018 5 DEFENCE TURKEY

Turkey and UK Cooperation in the Defence Industry

Our domestic industry developing with the steps this Project, holding an industry day is being planned taken in the last fifteen years towards strengthening in the near future, cooperation projects gathering the our defence industry and our indigenous products companies of two countries on common grounds for decreasing our foreign dependency have become their benefits are being encouraged. crucial sources of pride. Turkey is now amongst the We are also quite enthusiastic about the cooperation countries fulfilling its defence requirements through opportunities in areas outside of for aviation/aerospace national facilities considerably and moreover, is as well. The capabilities we acquired particularly regarded as one of the essential players of the in maritime and the platforms we built are crucial international defence market. indicators that we are an essential player in that area Our close alliance with the United Kingdom, our as well. Turkey’s competitive advantages in this area on approach to numerous regional and international issues global scale allows for common development programs with similar concerns and common interests create with the United Kingdom and we are closely following extremely critical opportunities for the development of all types of potential opportunities within this context. our bilateral cooperation. Close negotiations on diverse We have been going through a period in which areas are on their course and the cooperation built on our relations with the United Kingdom have been defence industry is deepening further every day. gaining more and more importance not only in the The initial steps taken towards cooperative activities defence industry and specifically aerospace but also specific to the National Fighter Jet (TF-X) pave the way in many other sectors, economics being in the first for new areas of cooperation based on systems and place. Recently, we attended the Turkish – British “Tatlı subsystems. As the Presidency of Defence Industries, Dil Forum” under the presidency of our President for we have been founding platforms through which seizing cooperation opportunities such as strengthening we follow all these subjects in detail. Specific to the existing relations, extending our volume of trade defence industry, we have been carrying out meetings and increasing the number of common projects. with the participation of the official delegations and Representation of both countries at the executive representatives of domestic / foreign companies. For level is an indicator of the importance attached to the instance, the last Defence Industry Cooperation Meeting relations between the two countries. In this regard, we held between the two countries was conducted by the wish to express our intention and readiness for all types Presidency of Defence Industries in February 2018; of joint action towards developing our cooperation in and the existing and potential areas of cooperation the defence industry as the Presidency of Defence was examined in detail with the participation of 150 Industries through this platform. professionals who are experts in their areas. Apart from this, the G2G meetings conducted in respect of Ismail DEMIR, Ph.D merely the TF-X Fighter Jets continue periodically. Then President of Defence Industries again, in order to increase the cooperation considering DEFENCE TURKEY 6 ISSUE 83/2018

Deepening Cooperation Between the UK and Turkey

In an Interview with Mr. Guto Bebb, Minister for Defence Procurement, Ministry of Defence, he discusses the UK’s willingness share its experiences, its involvement in supporting companies both large and small encouraging innovation. Turkey and the UK have a beneficial opportunity to learn from each other

Defence Turkey: How important is the defence and © RAF security relationship with Turkey? Turkey and the United Kingdom enjoy well established relations based on the NATO alliance, strategic partnership, mutual economic interests and shared security concerns. The future presents ample opportunities for further enhancement of the bilateral relations. Defence and security, large infrastructure projects like airports, health, nuclear energy and finance sectors will be at the forefront of the economic co-operation between the two countries. It is essential that we work together to help RAF Typhoon support global challenges and also the important interoperability $1.57 trillion in 2016.The defence Kingdom also encourages foreign needs of both armed forces. procurement market in the UK companies to consider supplying Defence Turkey: In the alone is worth around £20 billion; to their armed forces and there are defence and security sector in fact the United Kingdom no barriers for Turkish companies what is the most prominent Ministry of Defence (MOD) is UK and I would strongly encourage example of the countries and industry’s single largest customer. them to respond to the link www. companies working together? The United Kingdom Ministry contracts.mod.uk where they can Last year Turkish Aerospace of Defence is also committed to register to receive the Defence Industries and BAE Systems spending around £178bn over Contracts Bulletin which outlines signed a contract for the design of the next 10 years as part of opportunities. the TF-X programme which Turkey their Equipment spending plan Defence Turkey: Is there has stated will be an important to deliver large scale Defence regular engagement of both part of their modernisation procurement projects and unlock armed forces? programme. Discussion is now the MOD supply chain for small The UK and Turkish Armed ongoing on the appropriate and medium sized companies. Forces enjoy a strong relationship engine. The recent visit by the The United Kingdom is happy to based on the 2011 Military Co- Turkish President highlighted the share its experiences over the operation treaty. There is regular importance of this programme last years in ensuring that it has dialogue and defence engagement and the need for further industrial got value for money, supports at all levels with the annual co-operation between the United companies both large and small Vice Chief’s High-Level Military Kingdom and Turkish companies and encourages innovation to help Dialogue setting the agenda for both in this programme but current and future programmes. deeper co-operation between also in other areas where these Turkey may have the same our armed forces. In addition, the partnerships can satisfy the future aspirations so learning from each single Services hold annual staff aspirations of the Turkish armed other is very beneficial. The United talks to agree specific areas for forces. co-operation. Our armed forces The sharing of information is © MoD also train and exercise together. also an important dimension of RAF Typhoons have participated the strategic defence relationship in Turkey’s Ex Anatolian Eagle, and between the United Kingdom and HMS DUNCAN and HMS OCEAN Turkey, as underlined by the 2016 have both recently exercised with General Security Agreement. the Turkish Navy. More recently the Defence Turkey: Both Army participated in Turkey’s Ex countries are modernizing their Efes 18 (7-11 May) by contributing armed forces, what can you say a light infantry company from about your procurement plans the Scots Guards. The United and is there information sharing Kingdom very much values these to learn from each other’s engagements and looks forward procurement practices? to further strengthening the level The global defence industry of co-operation both now and for is one of the most lucrative in the the long term world, with expenditure exceeding DEFENCE TURKEY 8 ISSUE 83/2018

Sophisticated Defence Industries of Turkey and the UK Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

In an exclusive Defence Turkey Interview, Mr. Simon Everest, Interim Director of the DSO discusses how these partnerships are building new, innovative defence technologies that will be valuable to the defence forces of both partners and for exports across the globe. “Through collaboration far more can be achieved than either industry could hope to achieve on its own.”

Defence Turkey: First of all, thank you very much for the interview. Could you please inform us on the DSO structure, mission and activities in areas of defence and security? Firstly, thank you for the opportunity to tell your readers about the role that The Department for International Trade’s Defence and Security Organisation (DIT DSO), plays in maintaining relationships with overseas governments in support of UK exports in the defence, security and cyber sectors. We have around 100 staff in London including a mixture of civil servants, military © DSO staff on loan from the UK’s Armed Forces, secondees from industry and security experts including a which created FNSS, was an early The most high-profile ones are small cyber security team. We example of effective partnering the ones I mentioned before, also have a small number of for the long term. That model has those linked to TF-X programme, officers based in diplomatic posts been replicated by a number of which include BAE Systems, overseas including a team based companies, including Rolls Royce working with TAI and Nurol, and at the British Embassy in Ankara. and others that have established Rolls Royce working with Kale. One example of the type their presence in Turkey in a There are of course many others of work we do is the support variety of ways, either via direct that have been quietly working we provide to companies investment (like Leonardo MW) or away for a number of years. and overseas governments other partnering models which we And there is a regular stream of at major UK defence and understand are being explored by new joint ventures, for example, security exhibitions such as the companies like Ricardo and David Gentex with their partner Norbo Farnborough International Air Brown. are bringing high tech helmet Show (FIAS). At such events, Defence Turkey: Have manufacturing to Turkey. DIT DSO works closely with UK and Turkish companies Defence Turkey: In the overseas governments, via our undertaken any joint ventures? coming days what source of Embassy teams and across There are a huge variety of business opportunities could the government, to ensure that JVs that facilitate collaboration be considered or created for overseas delegations with a across many different aspects of the Turkish and British defence specific interest in purchasing the defence industry in Turkey. industry? UK equipment get the most out of their time at the event. We also provide a similar service for UK VIPs when they visit events and exhibitions overseas. Just earlier this year, a team from DIT DSO provided support to UK companies and Turkish VIP visitors that attended the inaugural Eurasia Airshow in Antalya in April. Defence Turkey: It’s well known that UK and Turkish defence industry cooperation has strengthened in recent years. How do you assess the activities and achievements accomplished over the years? There have been a number of important developments in recent © TAI years. However, the partnership between Nurol and BAE Systems, DEFENCE TURKEY 10 ISSUE 83/2018

There’s always a lot of potential for new business opportunities in Turkey. We are hopeful, for example, that the Rolls Royce offer to co-develop, in collaboration with Turkish industry, a new fast jet engine for the TF-X programme will soon be agreed upon. This project offers the prospect of not only catapulting Turkey into the elite club of nations with an indigenous fighter engine design and manufacturing capability but also ensuring that Turkey can export those engines, and the whole TF-X aircraft, globally. Thereby maximising the potential for export and offering considerable economies of scale across the TF-X programme. Also linked to this exciting programme are potential collaborations on avionics, electronic warfare, weapons deployment and weapons technology. Outside of above, are still leading the way. The UK and Turkey have a TF-X, UK businesses are closely Nevertheless, there exists the strong strategic partnership which involved in the Altay and Fırtına potential for both our countries, involves numerous events and power plant projects and other as NATO allies, to build on the bilateral meetings to cement our companies such as Ricardo and wide range of important projects relationship. During the forthcoming David Brown are linked with the already in the pipeline to further months, we expect many high- national power-pack project. strengthen and broaden our level interactions between our two Others I have already mentioned defence collaboration partnership. nations, which will build upon the are working with their Turkish Defence Turkey: What is recent successful visit by President partners for helmet design and your strategy for Turkey? Is Erdoğan to the UK, where he met manufacture, naval systems and Turkey an important defence Her Majesty the Queen and Prime on significant land platforms and security market? Minister May. such as Triton - wide wet gap Turkey is one of our most One of the most significant crossing solution (built by FNSS important markets globally events in the diary is the but with a significant element of for defence and security Farnborough International Airshow technologies from Thales UK), collaboration. It is important to which will offer the opportunity for which we hope may be purchased make the distinction between senior Ministers and VIPs from our by the UK armed forces in the Turkey and other markets around two countries to meet to discuss future. the world where the focus future areas for cooperation. Defence Turkey: Does the tends to be on selling existing Defence Turkey: Thank you DSO see opportunities across equipment. In Turkey, by contrast, very much for the interview. the Turkish Armed Forces? we are almost always looking at Finally, would you like to give a Our defence sectors are what we can do together - by message to our readers? already becoming increasingly bringing together our two highly Yes, thank you for the collaborative. As we build both the sophisticated defence industries. opportunity to answer your insightful experience of mutually beneficial These partnerships are then questions. My message to your partnerships, and the all-important building new, innovative defence readers is simple. The UK defence trust, between these industries, technologies that will be valuable and security industries understand the opportunities across all to both partners’ defence forces the need to work with Turkish platforms will expand. We have and can be exported across the businesses in mutually beneficial discussed the potential for naval globe. By working in this way, we partnerships. Our industry is willing platforms - both acquisition of can achieve, together, far more and able to do this and HMG, former Royal Navy assets and than either industry could hope through the DIT DSO, is ready to joint working on future projects to achieve on its own. support those partnerships, through - and of course UK companies, Defence Turkey: What are all the means at its disposal, to including Rolls Royce, are already your upcoming events and achieve success not just in Turkey active in this sector. Air and land bilateral meetings between or the UK but globally platforms, as I have highlighted Turkey and the UK? ISSUE 83/2018 11 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 12 ISSUE 83/2018

A Message from the British Ambassador to Turkey – Sir Dominick Chilcott “We have been cultivating a high degree of confidence in one another as friends and allies” The annual Farnborough Air Show is a highlight on the defence © Defence Turkey industry calendar. This year, as in previous years, leading British and Turkish defence industry representatives will be attending. I wish them all well and hope Farnborough brings good business. Defence cooperation between the UK and Turkey is a key component of our bilateral relations. It is an area where both governments believe there exists a great deal of potential. Both of us wish to see our defence industries develop their cooperation and joint ventures further still. Close defence relations require capability to collaborate with Turkey vision for a high technology, high a high degree of trust between on all aspects of the development of value, fully exportable partnership governments and businesses. After the programme. in defence can be fully realised. But all, the defence of one’s country is All the equipment and I am hopeful that the very strong the first duty of any government and technology required for building political will on both sides to see procuring the means to do this is the TF-X fighter, as set out in the TF-X succeed will allow discussions existentially important. specifications document, can to come to a mutually satisfactory I’m pleased that relations be exported under an existing conclusion soon. between Turkey and Britain have open general export licence; i.e. British-Turkish defence grown from strength to strength no further export licences will be cooperation, of course, takes in recent years. We have been needed for the transfer of individual place in a much wider international cultivating a high degree of pieces of equipment or technology context. Turkey is an important confidence in one another as from the UK to Turkey. And once NATO ally, with the second largest friends and allies. That confidence the aircraft has been built and is armed forces in the Alliance. provides a basis for our present day, available for export from Turkey, Through the North Atlantic treaty, productive defence relations and there is no further UK control we regard an attack against one will help to realise our hopes in this over those exports. That will be a ally as an attack against all allies. So sector for the future. matter exclusively for the Turkish we are each committed to come to One project deserves a special government. the other’s defence. This principle mention: TAI’s partnership with BAE The next step in the project of collective defence lies at the Systems to build the 5th generation is the ‘down selection’ of the heart of NATO. It binds the allies indigenous fighter jet TF-X. This is companies to build the aircraft’s together, generating a strong sense a highly ambitious undertaking. But engine. Naturally, I hope that a of solidarity. the benefits from designing and decision will be made soon in favour Ever since its membership in making the TF-X fighter for both of Kale and their UK partner, Rolls 1952, Turkey has been one of the Turkey and Britain are enormous. No Royce. There is no more prestigious most important contributors to other project would allow us both to name in aircraft engine design and Europe’s defence and security. Its develop such technological know- manufacture than Rolls Royce. And role in the Cold War, on the front how. There would be no better it goes without saying that choosing line of NATO with a border with way for us to build and maintain a a British company for the engine our potential adversary, the Soviet position as a world leader in such a will further strengthen bilateral Union, was immense. We must very high-end industrial sector. cooperation, including government never forget the quiet determination If TF-X promises to catapult to government cooperation, of Turkey to stand tall against our Turkey into the first division of between our nations. common Cold War foe during those technology driven countries, the There are still some challenges years of great uncertainty. UK, almost uniquely in the world, to overcome before this exciting We shouldn’t forget that today has the political will and the ISSUE 83/2018 13 DEFENCE TURKEY

Turkey sits at the frontline of many of the big challenges the UK and © Defence Turkey indeed Europe face. Turkey is the last stable democracy before, heading south, one confronts the horrors of the civil war in Syria and the wider instability and uncertainty in Iraq, Iran and points further East. Just as she did during the Cold War, Turkey is playing a huge role in protecting the security of European countries against today’s threats. Our cooperation against terrorism is vitally important. For example, we have been able significantly to reduce the number of UK-linked extremists reaching Iraq and Syria through Turkey – thanks to information-sharing and ongoing Turkish action to identify and disrupt some $20 billion each year. The and what this means for the UK/ travellers. balance of trade is in Turkey’s Turkey relationship. I can say with More widely, European countries favour to such an extent that the confidence that Brexit won’t change have proscribed the PKK and are UK has become Turkey’s second the size and strategic importance increasingly effective at restricting biggest export market. Britain is of our commercial relationship with its illegal activities on their soil. For also the second largest net investor Turkey. Exactly what the terms of its part, Turkey is a leading member in Turkey. We hope to continue to trade will be between us depends, of the international alliance against grow the volume of the overall trade in the first place, on the outcome Daesh. between us while, at the same time, of the negotiations between the Turkey’s generosity in providing persuading Turkish businesses and UK and the EU. It seems highly a safe haven for the 3.5 million consumers to buy more British likely, however, that one of the first Syrian refugees and a further goods and services! Free Trade Agreements the UK will 500,000 refugees from Iraq, Outside the defence sector, UK negotiate with a third country will be Afghanistan and Pakistan is an companies are engaging Turkish with Turkey. extraordinary act of solidarity counterparts on satellite systems Work is already underway towards the people concerned. and services, financial services, to prepare the ground for our It is also of immense benefit to nuclear energy and healthcare commercial life after Brexit. We Europe where, as we have seen, (both on PPP health campuses have established a Joint Trade uncontrolled mass migration all too and services to support the Turkish Working Group, where officials easily unsettles public opinion and health system) – to name but four are considering how to draw up a governments. sectors. The UK’s offer on financial FTA , once our negotiations with Turkey and Britain are more services remains second to none. the EU allow us to establish such than just NATO allies and strong Nuclear and renewable energy are an agreement. The discussions bilateral partners, important sectors where the UK has useful so far have been positive and though both those are. We are experience to share with Turkey and productive, demonstrating the also both members of the G20, where Turkey’s planned investments shared commitment of both our the Organisation for Security and offer the chance for valuable countries towards an enduring and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and collaboration. Major UK investors expanding commercial partnership. the Council of Europe. The G20 was are actively exploring important All in all, I am very pleased by the most important organisation in investments in the Turkish energy the commitment of the business coordinating the world’s response sector. sectors in both countries to continue to the economic crisis of 2008. It In addition to our current strong to strengthen our partnership, retains a leading position in global bilateral commercial links, we are mirroring the political commitment economic governance. It is a working to promote collaboration of the two governments. validation of President Erdogan’s in future between British and The many British and Turkish vision of international relations – the Turkish businesses in third companies talking to one another world is indeed much bigger than markets, with a particular focus at the Farnborough Air Show five. on Africa and the Middle East. We is testament to the fast-paced The commercial relationship bring complementary skills and development of cooperation between Turkey and the UK is knowledge in these two regions. between our defence industries. I strong and goes well beyond our Working together should generate wish them – and indeed all those respective defence sectors. Our new opportunities for Turkish and engaged in UK-Turkish trade – the bilateral trade has grown by over British companies. very best of good fortune. 50% since 2009 and is now worth I often get asked about Brexit DEFENCE TURKEY 14 ISSUE 83/2018

Turkey and United Kingdom: Two Partners Complementing Each Other By Latif Aral Aliş - Chairman of the Board of the Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association The defence and aerospace industry in the world is changing. © SSI Nowadays, the leadership in technology is no longer a default characteristic for the traditional countries. Countries aiming to develop their defence and aerospace industries have been achieving unforeseen technological accomplishments, bringing dynamism to the industry. This transformation is paving the way for new types of cooperation and synergy. One of the most concrete examples of this is the cooperation in defence and aerospace that has been recently developing between Turkey Steps towards Fundamental for uniting Turkey’s determination and the United Kingdom. The Turkish Cooperation and its technological accumulation defence and aerospace industry has increasing every day with the United been strengthening its position in the The relations between Turkey Kingdom’s in intensive knowhow and world market today with its turnover and the United Kingdom have been experience in aerospace continue reaching approximately to US$6.7 developing in all areas in the recent in the governmental level. The billion and its exports reaching US$1.8 period. As our President Recep Tayyip cooperation of Turkish companies billion. In this picture, if the following Erdoğan also stated during his official with UK companies, BAE Systems are taken into consideration, it could visit to the United Kingdom in May and Rolls - Royce being in the first be clearly seen that in the future 2018, “Both countries should be able place, may be the first step of a turnover and export figures beyond to design and manufacture products success story in the skies. these figures could be achieved and with high added value together and a bigger potential exists in reality: should benefit from the opportunities ›› The R&D and technology expenses in the third countries.” The Future is Bright of the industry were accumulated to The reflection of this cooperation We are aware that the areas of US$1.2 billion, in the defence and aerospace potential cooperation between the ›› Turkey has been preparing to include industry may occur exactly in the two countries are not limited with the indigenous main battle tank to the way expressed by President Erdoğan. the TF-X program. As we carry out inventory, Turkey has been developing platforms negotiations, new areas and new ›› The indigenous frigate construction and systems for its own needs while opportunities emerge. New paths has been continuing, aiming to fulfil the demands of will open before us as the support ›› The maiden flight of the indigenous friendly and allied nations in the world and faith in this cooperation are fighter jet is planned to be markets, MENA, Middle East and Far maintained by the shareholders accomplished in 2023, East regions being in the first place. from governments to company ›› All the aforesaid products are being In its new path launched upon the representatives. developed in alliance with the Brexit process, the United Kingdom As the Defence and Aerospace standards of the NATO, has been adopting its own decisions Industry Exporters’ Association (SSI), As the industry, we are focusing and revising its position in the world. we have been supporting Turkish on the points to be achieved instead As two NATO member countries that defence and aerospace industry’s of focusing on our achievements. believe in the virtues of democracy cooperation in foreign countries since We have proved numerous times and believing that the society would 2011. We will be standing by our that we are capable of providing achieve welfare through free market colleagues from the United Kingdom effective solutions at the system conditions, there are many areas in at the Farnborough 2018 International level. Now, products in sub system which Turkey and the United Kingdom Aviation Fair with our industrialists this and component levels are included in could cooperate. year as well. our targets. Without doubt, the National I believe that the cooperation As our activities deepen, Fighter Jet (TF-X) has been the project between Turkey and the United the subjects in which we may in which the cooperation between the Kingdom would grow upon the build cooperation in defence and two countries took the most concrete harmony of the mutual interests and aerospace with friendly and allied form in the recent period. Turkey would develop in a way that provide countries becomes diversified and rolled up its sleeves to develop a new added value to both countries as well deepens. We regard the United generation fighter jet that would not fall as bringing stability and confidence to Kingdom as such a partner. behind its equivalents. The activities the world. ISSUE 83/2018 15 DEFENCE TURKEY

Turkey is a Priority Market for the UK with Vital Strategic Importance and a Flourishing Defence and Security Industry

UK companies, whether they have a strengthened relationship developed through international are small, medium or large, have with Turkey in the future. collaboration. Additionally, world-leading capabilities and Turkey is a priority market for F-35 Production Industrial innovations that are delivering the UK; in the highly challenging Participation opportunities for our customers’ requirements in global security context, the Turkish companies are expected both domestic and international UK recognises Turkey’s vital to reach in excess of $12 billion. markets. strategic importance, and also the Such strong engagement in this Partnership with the UK offers emphasis that is being placed on globally important programme is unique advantages, with Team doing business with the Turkish excellent news for the future of UK – launched at DSEI 2017 – defence and security industries. the Turkish industry. bringing industry and Government Given the rising national defence The quality of the skilled together with academia to provide budget, and its 30 per cent Turkish engineers and our international partners with the increase on last year, Turkey’s technicians, alongside the highest quality and comprehensive increasing emphasis on exporting incentive schemes that encourage defence capabilities, while the UK to third nations, and the potential further in-country research and Defence Solutions Centre is now opportunities that exist for development, demonstrates the well established and delivering partnership, many UK firms see nation’s increasing stature as an real results. the Turkish market as an attractive increasingly valued partner for In April we hosted our first UK prospect. knowledge-share and genuine Pavilion at Eurasia Air Show 2018 Defence aviation is a particular technology transfer. These in Antalya, Turkey, showcasing strength of Turkish industry, kinds of activities demonstrate UK expertise in the defence and and this is warmly welcomed real opportunities for potential aerospace sectors. The range by the UK. The TFX programme long-term collaboration and of UK companies participating undertaken by BAE Systems and international partnership. demonstrates the value that UK Turkish Aerospace Industries is industry places on the Turkish an ideal example of the cutting- Paul Everitt, defence market and we hope to edge technology that can be ADS Chief Executive DEFENCE TURKEY 16 ISSUE 83/2018

SaSaD – Turkish Defence and Aerospace Manufacturers Association Established in 1990 with the systems and products, These figures indicate an increase guidance of the Ministry of National ›› Developing competition, indigenization by 12% in turnover and a 3.7% Defence, SaSaD is an association of sub systems and components, increase in exports compared with the founded for the development and developing and supporting percentages of the previous year. The strengthening of its members as well subcontractors for the removal of Product and Technology Development increasing their competitiveness. foreign dependency on critical sub Expenses reached approximately the SaSaD was founded upon the systems and components, level of the previous year yet there is a purpose of providing contribution to ›› Maintaining the logistic support to the decrease of 32% in Orders Received. the competitiveness of its members platforms and systems in an integrated The new platforms such as the in the world markets and it has and performance-based fashion, National Combat Ship MILGEM been presenting the joint views and utilization of organic assets Project, Main Battle Tank Project - suggestions of the industry to the ›› Creating competent human resources ALTAY, Unmanned Air Vehicle Project - relevant authorities for the continuation required by the industry ANKA and BAYKAR UAV/ AUAV, Cirit, of the activities of industry’s players in a ›› Improvement of the provisions in Anti - Tank, Bora and Kasırga Missiles, more convenient environment. the contracts in force that increase Training Jet (HÜRKUŞ), Patrol and At the same time, SaSaD is the the responsibilities of the contractor Coast Guard Boats, Light Weapons organizer of the platforms in which the significantly and affect their potential and various modern ammunition, national and international business of assuming business etc. of which the development and negotiations are conducted, scientific ›› Contribution was provided to the Ministry verification activities were completed issues are discussed and awareness of Science, Industry and Technology on will be increasing our export potential on technologic tendencies is created. the improvement of the R&D Incentives and help us take the place we deserve In this context, in order to support the Legislation, on supporting the SMEs and in the world markets. The products scientific infrastructures of its members increasing incentives. A memorandum of of the industry have been utilized SaSaD has been organizing national and understanding was signed on supporting fruitfully in Operation Euphrates Shield international conferences, workshops the Investments on Strategic Product and Operation Olive Branch and are and seminars in which scientific Development and High Technology appreciated by the Turkish Armed issues, technologic developments and Areas for the Small and Medium Industry Forces and have become the focus all tendencies are discussed and where Development Organization - KOSGEB and over the world. cooperation opportunities are sought. SMEs. Our industry is confident about SaSaD gathers industry’s data every ›› Joint activities were executed with the the future. Currently, around 600 year, and issues Sector Performance Ministry of Economy on increasing the projects are being conducted by reports where all these data are incentives towards the export of high the Undersecretariat for Defence consolidated, analyzed and interpreted. technology products, preparation of new Industries. Decisions were adopted in These reports are regarded as the only legislation on the incentives regarding the last two Defence Industry Executive report of the industry by all the relevant participation in events and procurement and Committees for the launch of the shareholders and also utilized as trade delegations (covering international contract activities of new projects at reference documents by the decision- events such as IDEF). an amount of $ 9.5 billion. Among the making authorities. The close interest of our relevant aforesaid decisions, the indigenization As a result of the priority adopted institutions in concern with the aforesaid / nationalization projects regarding the by the Ministry of National Defence points and the concrete developments sub systems and components that since the beginning of the 2000s that regarding the solutions please us on will reduce foreign dependency would is based on fulfilling the demands of behalf of our industry. be a critical step in respect to the the Turkish Armed Forces through Our industry has been performing development of our exports. national and domestic solutions, our a highly essential and critical task Our industry has started to take its industry acquired critical capabilities in respect of the protection of our place both in the internal market and in aerospace and defence areas by country’s future. Therefore, although at world markets as a powerful player. including numerous products to its the economic sizes of the industry In this way, the powerful defence inventory and started to take its place lag far behind many other sectors, the industry that will maintain the fulfilment as a competitive country in the world interest it created in the public opinion of Turkish Armed Forces’ requirements markets. and government’s perspective and through national and domestic One of the Ministry of National approach to the industry is far beyond resources will be the basis of the motto Defence’s and our Association’s the expectations. of Powerful Army and Powerful Turkey. strategic targets is defined as sustaining this obtained capacity through Our Industry’s performance data of 2017 was listed in our report is as follows: developing it. Turnover:……………………………………………………….……………………….6.693 Million $ Within this context, suggestions on the following were developed, Export:..…………………………………………...... ………………………1.739 Million $ reports were prepared to the Ministry Orders received:.…………………………………...... ……………………….8.055 Million $ of National Defence and were availed for negotiations: Import:..……………………………………………….. ……….……………………...1.544 Million $ ›› New areas of technology aimed to be Product and Technology Development Expenses:……..………………………....1.237 Million $ acquired in the short, medium or long term (Technology Taxonomy) and new Employment:………………………………………………….………………………44.740 persons ISSUE 83/2018 17 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 18 ISSUE 83/2018 TF-X National Combat Aircraft Development Programme & UK Industry by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ In order to meet Turkish Air broad delta wing and front wings). A Request for Information (RFI) Force (TurAF) requirements beyond It is anticipated that a single engine was issued by SSM on March 13, the 2030s, the TF-X National fighter aircraft (FX-5 and FX-6) would 2015 to the international aviation Combat Aircraft (Milli Muharip feature between 50,000-60,000lb of companies capable to design, Uçak/MMU) Development Program maximum take-off weight (MToW) develop and/or produce the 5th was launched in accordance with and the double engine concept Generation Combat Aircraft for Decision No 545 adopted at Defense (FX-1) will have 60,000-70,000lb of the Engineering Development & Industry Executive Committee MToW. Performance analyses have Preliminary Design Phase initiated (DIEC) dated 15 December 2010. been carried out on all three designs/ by the SSIK Decision dated The MMU/TF-X was planned to concepts and it was seen that they January 7, 2015. The related replace the F-16C/D Combat Aircraft all meet the TurAF’s requirements RFI, originally addressed to nine starting from 2030 and TAI was almost at the rate of 100%. Under international companies, however selected as the Prime Contractor the ‘Concept Development and was only by BAE Systems, SAAB and the Contract for Conceptual Preliminary Design Phase’, on Aircraft and Airbus Defense & Design Development Project was September 29, 2013 TAI submitted Space (ADS) submitted their signed between Undersecretariat for the report for the designs and the responses to the SSM in April Defense Industries (SSM) and TAI on results of the efforts carried out 2015. TAI was designated as the August 23, 2001. during the past two years to the Prime Contractor for the MMU/ Under the ‘Concept SSM. TF-X Development Program’s Development and Preliminary The entire document package, Engineering Development & Design Phase’, which is the including aircraft specifications, Preliminary Design Phase in line first phase of the Program, TAI development program plan and with the SSIK Decision taken in designated SAAB Aircraft Company budget estimates, which was April 2015. as their Technical Support and completed and delivered at the Under the Engineering Assistance Provider (TSAP). Under end of the Conceptual Design Development & Preliminary the contract involving a 24-month Development Project, was Design Phase, which will end up schedule that came into force on accepted by SSM in early 2014. with completion of Preliminary 29 September 2011, between Although during the SSİK meeting Design Phase, beyond the September 2011 - September 2013, held on May 6, 2014 the decision design and development of TF-X Prime Contractor TAI prepared three for the initiation of Engineering aircraft, engineering capabilities, separate conceptual designs with Development & Preliminary Design technology development technical support provided by SAAB Phase was expected to be taken for activities (for key sensors like Aircraft. These three configurations the subsequent phase of the Project, radar, electronic warfare. etc.), are named as; FX-1 (configuration the project was only taken into the test infrastructures establishment with double engine, back wing agenda at the SSİK meeting held and certification processes will and conventional tail design such on January 7, 2015. At the meeting, be performed and extensive as F/A-18, EuroFighter, Rafale the decision was taken to initiate capabilities for a new generation and Mig-29), FX-5 (configuration the Engineering Development & jet fighter design, development with single engine, back wing and Preliminary Design Phase within the and production will be gained by conventional tail design) and FX-6 scope of the TF-X National Combat the Turkish Defence & Aerospace (configuration with single engine, Aircraft Development Program. Industry. ISSUE 83/2018 19 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 20 ISSUE 83/2018

In June 2015, an RfP was issued by SSM to BAE © TAI Systems, SAAB Aircraft and ADS companies that responded to RFI. As per the evaluation of proposals, BAE Systems Company has come to the forefront as a candidate for the Foreign Cooperation Company (FCC/YIF) to provide technical support for certain fields to the Prime Contractor TAI, within the scope of MMU/ TF-X Development Programme Engineering Development & Preliminary Design Phase, which covers the design, development, production, test and certification The Signing Ceremony of LoA at IDEF ‘17 studies of MMU/TFX prototypes (total of seven aircraft). As a the technical evaluations as of the allow companies involved in result of the proposal evaluations end of 2016. the development of the TF-X conducted during the FCC On January 28, 2017 in the Programme to apply for licenses selection process, it was decided presence of the Prime Ministers to export goods, software to start negotiations for the of Turkey and the United and technology from a range contract with the British BAE Kingdom, BAE Systems and of control list classifications, Systems Company on November TAI signed a US$156 Million including air launched munitions, 12, 2015 and as from December valued Heads of Agreement fire-control equipment, aircraft 2015, the Pre-Contract Studies (HoA) to collaborate under the components, propulsion systems, with BAE Systems started. Engineering Development & ground support equipment, MMU/TF-X Programme will be Preliminary Design Phase of electronic equipment, training and carried out under three periods the TF-X Program. In addition, simulation equipment, imaging as the Design and Prototype the Letter of Agreement (LoA) and countermeasure equipment, Qualification (Period I), Acquisition has been signed during the and specialized forgings, of Initial Operation Capability and IDEF ‘17 Fair in Istanbul. The fittings and coatings. The TAI- Full Operation Capability (Period UK Department for International BAE Systems Collaboration II) and Mass Production (Period Trade brought an Open General Agreement was signed and III). A preliminary agreement was Export License (OGEL) into effect entered in to effect on August 25, signed on July 14, 2016 during on July 28, 2017. The OGEL will 2017. the Farnborough International Airshow 2016 (FIA ‘16) in London between the Prime Contractor TAI and SSM for the Engineering Development & Preliminary Design Phase (Period I, Phase I), which is expected to last four years. Signatures for the official agreement were put in Ankara on August 5, 2016. In 2016, it was decided to continue the project with twin-engine aircraft configurations. Pre-Contract Studies with FCC candidate BAE Systems were conducted in 2016 and negotiations with alternative FCC candidate Airbus Defense & Space (ADS) were initiated in November 2016 in During the conceptual design phase, three major concepts were emerged as alternative order to serve as the basis for solutions. In 2016, it was decided to continue the project with twin-engine aircraft the final selection decision. ADS configurations and during the 4th quarter of 2016, twin-engine concept (FX-1) was Company presented the report on selected ISSUE 83/2018 21 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 22 ISSUE 83/2018

As of June 2018, the Engineering Development & © TAI Preliminary Design Phase is continuing and planned to be completed in 2021. The 4-year scheduled Engineering Development & Preliminary Design Phase is expected to cost around US$1.3 Billion and to be followed by 8-year scheduled Critical Design Review (CDR) and Prototype Production and Qualification Phases, which planned to cost around US$7.3 Billion. At the end of 12-year and US$8.6 Billion expenses seven flying TF-X prototypes will be manufactured for the test, evaluation and qualification purposes. Another US$14 Billion is earmarked for the serial Kotil disclosed that to utilize Acoustic Heating Technology production of the TF-X fighters, under Preliminary Design Phase and during next 10-years period bringing the total budget for of the TF-X Programme, TAI has a total of 10,000 Turkish and the project to US$20 Billion. procured a 10.000-core computer foreign (including the ones from Meanwhile in April 2018, it and it was being setting up at TAI the BAE Systems) engineers was announced that the TF-X facilities. from different disciplines and Programme will be realized within TF-X Development with supersonic fighter design a Project-based incentive system. Programme is being carried and manufacture experience In this context for the Engineering out under the coordination of (know-how) will work under the Development & Preliminary TF-X Programme Management Programme. Under the contract Design Phase TAI has received Office (PMO), comprising of BAE System will provide 400 a TL4.8 Billion (US$1.16 Billion) representatives from TurAF man/year engineering support for incentive certificate under the National Combatant Branch a period of 4 years to TAI under incentive Programme. According Office, SSM, TAI and BAE the Engineering Development & to current estimation the Systems personnel. As part Preliminary Design Phase of the Engineering and Manufacturing of its reorganization effort TAI TF-X Program. Development (EMD) Phase has established MMU/TF-X In order to meet TurAF’s of the TF-X Programme will Department. operational requirements employ 3,200 people, with an To carry out TF-X Programme properly, the 60,000lb class indirect employment contribution TAI is constructing a new facility at TF-X will be equipped with twin estimated to be around 11,200 the Ankara Aerospace Industrial turbofan engines, with Low people. Zone, a total of 2,700 engineers Observability and Super Cruise On June 22, 2018 TAI signed will be employed at this facility. capabilities. According to TAI a cooperation agreement with According to TAI President & President & CEO Kotil when Dassault Systèmes for the CEO Temel Kotil, TF-X will feature entered in TurAF service the TF-X implementation and maintenance of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform © TAI within TF-X Programme. 3DEXPERIENCE platform delivers seamless integration between data management and industry- leading design and process capabilities. TAI states through a written statement, collaboration with Dassault Systèmes will include data security and quick design processes of the company’s original projects, while the software will be used primarily in the TF-X fighter, one of the authentic products of the Turkish industrial giant. In April Dassault Systèmes and TAI had signed a agreement on June 22 at TAI premises 2018 TAI President & CEO Temel ISSUE 83/2018 23 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 24 ISSUE 83/2018

will have indigenous turbofans will have a single multi-mode each generating 27,000lb thrust. main front AESA antenna on the The first TF-X prototype was nose or will also feature side- expected to achieve its maiden looking arrays and L-band arrays flight in 2023, when Turkey will mounted in the wing leading celebrate 100th anniversary of the edges as it is seen on the Su- founding of the Republic, but this 57/T-50 aircraft. During EuroAsia schedule was renewed in March 2018 Airshow, in April 2018 TAI 2018 when TAI President & CEO signed a preliminary contract with Kotil disclosed that first flight will Aselsan for the development of be achieved in 2026 with engines indigenous AESA radar, EW and to be procured from abroad (such electro-optical (IRIST) systems for as EuroJet EJ200, F414-GE-400 the TF-X fighter. of GE or Saturn AL-31 of Russian Within the scope of United Engine Corporation [UEC/ efforts initiated regarding ODK]). In June 2018, TF-X first the procurement of 7-sets of flight date was renewed once turbofan engines to be used on again according to current plan TF-X prototypes, an RFP was TF-X prototype will perform its issued by the SSM on January maiden flight in 2027. The first 17, 2014 through TAI to EuroJet of an envisioned 150 production Turbo GmbH, General Electric TF-X aircraft expected to leave (GE), Pratt & Whitney (P&W), TAI facilities in 2029 and to enter RosoboronExport and Snecma. service in 2031. Deliveries will While GE (F414-GE-400 and continue until 2039 and TF-X F110-GE-129), EuroJet (EJ200) class turbofan engines the TF-X aircraft will be phased out from and Snecma (M88-4E) companies is intended to have a maximum the Turkish Air Force inventory submitted their proposals to TAI speed of Mach 2, a service ceiling after 2070s. in late June 2014, P&W and of over 55,000 feet, and a combat RosoboronExport did not deliver radius of over 600 nautical miles. any proposals. TF-X Aircraft and Aselsan is working on a As a result of the Feasibility on a domestic gallium-nitride Turbofan Engine Studies conducted under Active Electronically Scanned National Combat Aircraft (Milli coordination of SSM for the Array (AESA) radar, Electronic Muharip Uçak/MMU) TF-X will be development of new engine in Warfare System, Digital Cockpit a single-seat, twin-engine next compliance with the requirements with a large central display generation fighter (based on FX-1 of MMU/TF-X, it was decided to screen, Integrated Modular concept) with stealth features launch a new tender process for Avionics Mission Computer and new generation avionics. the development of a totally new and an Infrared Search and Replacing the F-16C/Ds currently national engine, the IP rights of Tract (IRST) System for the TF- in Turkish Air Force (TurAF) service which would belong to Turkey X. According to Aselsan AESA during the first quarter of 2030s (SSM), with a foreign engine radar and EW System will be in the TF-X will be a fifth-generation supplier/Technical Support integrated configuration. The final indigenous air superiority fighter Provider, by cancelling the tender configuration of the indigenous with secondary ground attack process initiated in 2014. Within AESA radar will be completed capability, which will escort and this frame, the official letter stating when the design of the TF-X provide air protection to TurAF’s the cancellation of the first tender become matured. It is not known F-35A Lighting II fleet. The TurAF was sent by SSM in mid-2017 to at the moment whether the TF-X currently operates 238 F-16C/D the engine manufacturers, who aircraft and Turkey is likely to procure some 150 TF-X in the Basic Configurations long term to replace F-16s. Engine Thrust Class >2 x 20,000 lb. In December 2017 TAI released the technical specifications Service Ceiling >55,000 ft. of TFX. According to TAI, the Max Speed 2 Mach. TF-X will measure 19 meters Max Range > 600 NM (60ft) long, have a 12-meter wingspan, around 60m² (670ft²) MTOW > 60,000 lb. wing area and a maximum take- Length 19 m (60 ft.) off weight (MTOW) of 60,000lbs Wing Span 12 m (39 ft.) + (27,215kg+). To be powered with a pair of over 20,000lb Wing Area ~60 m² (670 ft²) ISSUE 83/2018 25 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 26 ISSUE 83/2018

had submitted their proposals. Then SSM issued a new tender and received proposals from TEI (without GE) and TAEC (Kale Group and Rolls-Royce JV company) in December 2017, while EuroJet decided not to not participate in the tender. TEI committed to make everything from scratch within the scope of the Project, to develop an indigenous turbofan engine, the IP rights of which will belong to Turkey, to certify and deliver it to SSM within 14.5 years by completing the qualification process. On May 8, 2017 Kale Group announced that they will set up The Executives of Rolls-Royce and Kale Group a joint venture company (TAEC, 51% Kale Group and 49% Rolls- Conclusion improvements the aircraft will go Royce) with UK-based Rolls- Engines mounted on military through (Block 1, Block 2 etc.) Royce to develop civilian and aircraft provide the required during its service life, which is 30 fighter aircraft engines including power not only for the aircraft but years on average. On the other for Turkey’s planned TF-X fighter also for the modern avionics and hand, enhancing the engine’s jet. According to Kale Group sensor that will be available on the thrust power (in addition to the if they are selected they will aircraft. Since the power required improvements on compressor develop the first production for the cooling of electronic and high-pressure turbine) is also engine until 2023 and start to devices that will be available on directly related with the rate of mass production of the engine MMU/TF-X, which is expected the air flow going into the engine, by 2030 following the completion to feature stealth technology, therefore, the air inlet design on of all certification processes. will be provided by the engine the aircraft. Considering this fact, According to Chris Cholerton, as well (just like F-35 MTU/ the early selection of the engine President of Rolls-Royce Defence JSF). It will be a good practice type will allow the finalization Aerospace, they plan to develop to develop an engine model of the air inlet design for MMU/ an engine from scratch for the that would have the expansion TF-X aircraft, during the prototype planned TF-X fighter jet and potential and, ensure additional phase without requiring additional Turkey will hold the intellectual power enhancement with just a R&D expenditure in further stages property (IP) rights of this new software modification/upgrade of the Programme. engine. Rolls-Royce previously when required, considering the developed the XG-40 core engine that forms a basis also for EJ200 engine’s core. Winner of the tender will cooperate with TR Motor Company (TAI [35%] + BMC [55%] + SSM [10%]) for the development and manufacture of 27,000lb turbofan engine. During Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to the UK, that took place during May 13-15, 2018, Undersecretary of Defense Industries Prof. Ismail Demir and British Minister for Defense Procurement Guto Bebb signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) Agreement. The LoI stipulates that the result of the Rolls-Royce bid should be © Kale Group finalized by July 31, 2018. ISSUE 83/2018 27 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 28 ISSUE 83/2018

Past and Present Cooperation within the Defence Industry Between Turkey and the United Kingdom by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ Hosting the world’s leading defence industry companies and currently owning a quite vast and deep defence industry infrastructure including land, naval, air and space industries, the United Kingdom (UK)’s defence budget, with a defence expenditure of £35.3 Billion ($52.5 Billion), broke into the world’s top five during the years 2016-2017 according to official figures. For the Fiscal Year ending in March 2019, UK Defence spending is budgeted to be £47.2 Billion Having the sixth greatest economy in the world, the United Kingdom is the critical trade partner of Turkey, while Turkey also constantly increases its exports to this developed country. Being one of Turkey’s most critical export markets, the United Kingdom is at the same time the second country to which our country conducts the most exports. Turkey has been achieving a surplus in its foreign trade activities to the United Kingdom since 2001. Turkey’s exports which were $5.91 Billion in 2005 almost doubled and reached the level of $10.6 Billion. A regression by %17.8 was experienced in 2017 and exports of $9.6 Billion were achieved with United Kingdom was valued at $16 adopting a constructive approach an increase of 22.8% in imports Billion and as President Erdoğan in order to fix relations with Turkey amounting to $6.6 Billion. This stated during his visit in May 2018, on a rational basis. resulted in a foreign trade surplus the existing trade volume has As one of Turkey’s best partners of $3 Billion in Turkey’s advantage. the potential to increase to $20 in Europe, the United Kingdom According to the data provided Billion within the next few years. In is at the same time one of the by the Turkish Exporters Assembly addition to this, the two countries strongest supporters of Turkey’s (TIM), Turkish Defence and are able to design and manufacture EU membership. Having a great, Aerospace industry accomplished high technology products together even an exemplary friendship, exports of $64.069,24 Million by making joint investments. The Turkey and the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom in 2016, manufacturing industry, energy both have critical effects in certain and $48.538,51 Million in 2017 (a sector and defence industry offer markets across the world. Turkish 24% decrease). Turkey’s defence critical cooperation opportunities. and British defence industry exports to this country is expected Being aware of the fact that companies are able to benefit to increase in 2018. In this context, the United Kingdom has been from the export opportunities with during the first half of 2018 the intending to benefit from the strong partnerships that will be built Turkish Defence and Aerospace alternative opportunities upon between the industries of the two industry exported $28.465 Million Brexit, Turkey wishes to develop countries and the governmental to the UK with an increase of trade and investment partnerships support to be provided. Within 10.79% compared to $25.692 based on the win – win principle this framework, companies of Million during the same period in with the United Kingdom. the two countries are able to 2017. Contrary to the extremely political cooperate on sales to the third As of the end of 2017, the trade approaches of many EU countries, countries in the same way KBS – volume between Turkey and the the United Kingdom has been Ultra Electronics did in Australia or ISSUE 83/2018 29 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 30 ISSUE 83/2018

establish cooperation toward the joint marketing of the indigenous © BAE Systems products such as the MILAS Missile Launch System (MLS) for the LMM Missiles that was launched between Aselsan and Thales UK companies based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2010 and which deepened further through the cooperation agreement signed in February 2015. On the other hand, United Kingdom Defence Industry companies have been taking part in the ground tests of air and ground ammunition such The BAE Systems Wind Tunnel facility is home to two tunnels, known respectively as as the NEB and SOM-J developed the low speed and high speed tunnels. In the latter tests can be carried out at speed through national capabilities by the up to Mach 3.8, which makes it perfect for transonic work Turkish Defence and Aerospace Industry and they have been Cooperation Between Turkey industries of both countries to hosting these tests. Moreover, and the United Kingdom foster mutual acquaintances Turkey presently lacks a sufficient in the Defence Industry in their search for defence infrastructure in this area and is partnership opportunities. In benefiting from the facilities and With the aim of the the exploration of potential capabilities of BAE Systems and establishment of a fruitful cooperation opportunities plans are in place to conduct the and long-lasting cooperation between Turkey and United MMU/TF-X’s wind tunnel tests and between the Defence Industries Kingdom, the United Kingdom the tests regarding supersonic of Turkey and United Kingdom, has attained a position of being speeds in particular. activities at various levels a partner preferred by the Turkish The defence industry have been conducted by the Industry, further deepening companies of the two countries authorities of the two countries existing defence industry which are taking part in since 2009 toward creating cooperation through the strong international projects such as an environment conducive to partnerships to be established the A400M and F-35 Joint Strike meeting this goal. and preparing the basis for Fighter (JSF) have launched A series of activities were extending this cooperation numerous successful cooperation held under the coordination towards the third countries. To projects thus far. These projects of the Undersecretariat for this end, as a follow – up of the include those such as the HF – Defence Industries (SSM) and IDEF ‘09 Fair held in Istanbul SSB Radio Sets, BilSat Ground the United Kingdom Trade and the seminar on ‘Performing Observation Satellite and X-Band and Investment, Defence and Defence and Security Business Satellite Communication System Security Organization/UKTI in Turkey’ held in London on and while the BAE Systems DSO in order to provide an 18 February 2009, the event company has been selected environment for the defence titled ‘Turkey – United Kingdom as the Foreign Cooperation Company under the twin-engine, 5th Generation National Fighter Aircraft (MMU/TF-X) Programme, negotiations are being held with the British Rolls – Royce company for the joint development and production of a turbofan engine to power TF-Xs. There is hope that Rolls-Royce will win the contract to develop and build the turbofan engines for the TF-X and a number of other companies will also benefit. The aspiration is that the TF-X Programme will lead to sustained cooperation and contracts between the Turkish and the UK defence and aerospace © BAE Systems industries. ISSUE 83/2018 31 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 32 ISSUE 83/2018

Defence Industry Day’ took place in Ankara on 11 – 12 February 2010 with the participation of 22 British companies. Moreover, on 7 – 11 February 2011, Turkish Naval Inward Mission covering the cities of Bristol and London was executed again with the cooperation of SSM-UKTI DSO and 17 Turkish companies attended the event. Upon the Turkey visit of the British Prime Minister of that period David Cameron in July 2010, the signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (United Kingdom – Turkey © TAI Strategic Ally Agreement), then the signing of the ‘Military the Undersecretary for Defence Cooperation Days’ Workshop Cooperation Agreement’ during Industries (SSM) İsmail Demir. was held at the Ankara Teknopark former President Abdullah According to this agreement, Conference and Seminar Centre Gül’s visit to United Kingdom the high technology Unmanned on 19-20 June 2018. Deputy in November 2011 provided Land Platforms demanded by Undersecretary for Defence a convenient atmosphere for both countries will be developed Industries Dr. Celal Sami Tüfekçi further strengthening relations. through joint efforts and spoke as a guest of honour at the The Strategic Partnership marketed to the entire world in event in which the importance Agreement increased mutual addition to the United Kingdom of industrial cooperation was trade and investments and and Turkey. Turkey is projected underlined with opening remarks strengthened cooperation in as a production base in this delivered by the Turkish Air Forces various areas including defence regard. Command, British military and and security. Following the civilian delegation, TAI and TR Strategic Partnership Agreement, ‘Turkey – United Kingdom Motor Güç Sistemleri Presidents. the United Kingdom’s Approximately 100 British and Defence Ministry increased its Industrial Cooperation Turkish companies gathered at cooperation with Turkey through Days’ Workshop the event which was continued regular dialogues and technology In order to develop the with bilateral meetings conducted exchange in defence and security cooperation between the United on June 21. sectors as well. Kingdom and Turkey’s aerospace Speaking at the event hosted Turkey and the United industry companies as part of by Turkish Aerospace Industries Kingdom signed a Security the National Fighter Aircraft Inc. (TUSAŞ/TAI), Deputy Agreement on 25 February 2016 (TF-X) Programme, the ‘Turkey Undersecretary for Defence for the further development of – United Kingdom Industrial Industries Dr. Celal Sami Tüfekçi mutual partnership in the defence industry. With the aforesaid Security Agreement signed in © TAI Ankara, a legal basis enabling the sharing of confidential information regarding the area of defence was formed between the two countries. The recent agreement between the defence industries of the two countries was signed for unmanned land vehicles on 14 May 2018. Katmerciler and British Company, Mira signed an agreement for international strategic cooperation in Unmanned Land Vehicles with the other shareholders Savronik and Delta Limited during the Turkish – British “Tatlıdil Forum” held in London, accompanied by Temel Kotil - President & CEO of TAI ISSUE 83/2018 33 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 34 ISSUE 83/2018

emphasized on the importance domestic participation to the BlindFire surveillance and fire of cooperation in defence maximum level. Within the control radars for the Turkish Air industry projects. Pointing out scope of the event, opportunities Force (TurAF). This was followed that the cooperation platform towards the establishment of by the Koç Group company would be quite useful for small a maximum rate of domestic Otokar’s launch of producing and medium scaled businesses, participation in the procurement tactical vehicles under the Land Tüfekçi said, “A strong and self- of aircraft systems and sub Rover license in 1987 and the sufficient domestic defence systems and bilateral negotiations technology transfer and domestic industry has been a priority for our were held for the evaluation production of Scimatar H Radio government for many many years. of the potential cooperation sets in 20W, 100W and 400W Our domestic industry continues opportunities regarding the design, configurations under the HF- its constant development and development, production, test, SSB (High Frequency - Single Turkey is being regarded as a technology, maintenance activities Side Band) Radio Project. Under reliable partner. Turkey is now etc. of these systems. the contract, signed on 9 January becoming a crucial player in the 1990 and valued at $160 Million global defence industry”. Stressing Success Stories from (96 Million Pounds), a joint venture that under the TF-X Programme company Marconi Komünikasyon cooperation negotiations on flight Past to Present A.Ş. (MKAŞ, presently the Selex control systems, landing gears Certain success stories ES Turkey) was established and engines were being held, concerning bilateral cooperation between the Marconi Tüfekçi added that they aimed in the defence industry lie in the Communications (currently the to develop a turbofan engine relations between Turkey and Selex Communications) and which will be used on the TF-X the United Kingdom. Defence the domestic companies for in Turkey. Stressing that the new industry relations between the local production of a total local partnerships would be very Turkey and the United Kingdom of 2.784 HF-SSB radio sets, useful for both countries Tüfekçi started with the two different with EW Protection, frequency added, “Turkey’s industry bears contracts (at the same time hopping characteristics for the many critical opportunities for the representing the most critical Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and United Kingdom”. defence system procured from Gendarmerie General Command. TAI President & CEO Temel the United Kingdom until that Under the project to meet urgent Kotil also pointed out the date) signed in 1983 and 1985, requirements for 152 HF-SSB importance of service provider valued at £290 Million and radio sets were directly procured companies in the TF-X Project covering the procurement of 72 from the United Kingdom. and stated that they would be Rapier Standard B1 low altitude In the beginning of 1990s, the manufacturing the aircraft with air defence missile systems aforesaid critical defence system these companies. Kotil: “Build us from the British Aerospace (BAe) procurement activities were an engine, a landing gear, a lighting company and 24 GEC Marconi’s followed by the procurement system; this aircraft will be the best of TigerFish Mk-24 Mod II fighter jet in the world. We made heavyweight torpedoes for the this commitment by trusting you. Preveze Class submarines, Half of this commitment belongs SeaSkua air to surface missiles to you and the remaining part for the AB-212 ASW/ASuW belongs to us. When we install the helicopters, AWS-9/Type-996 world’s best engine, this aircraft 3-D surveillance and air/surface will be the one. If your companies search radar and AWS-6 Dolphin provide the best services, we as search radars for the MEKO-I/ TAI will conduct the best design”. II Class frigates and Yıldız Class The ‘Turkey – United Kingdom FPBs, Cutlass-B1, Cutlass 1C, Industrial Cooperation Days’ Scorpion-B, Porpoise and Sea event held by the Turkish and Lion ESM and ECM systems for British companies as part of the the MEKO-I/II Class frigates and TF-X Programme in line with the Kılıç Class FPBs and Ay, Preveze negotiations between Turkish and and Gür Class submarines. In British governments provided accordance with the Rapier an essential opportunity for the B1X contract launched in 1996, acquaintance of all domestic and the Rapier Standard B1 missile British sub-contractor candidates systems were upgraded to B1X with the potential of assignment level, and under the contract in the Project, for seizing new © Defence Turkey signed in October 1999, 840 cooperation opportunities and Aydın Class Mine Hunter Vessels are Rapier Mk-IIB missiles were generation of win – win solutions, equipped with Type 2093 variable debth manufactured locally with the in order to elevate the rate of mine hunting sonar of Thales participation of Aselsan, Roketsan ISSUE 83/2018 35 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 36 ISSUE 83/2018

and KaleKalıp companies. In line with the X-Band Satellite Communication System Project signed on 13 December 1999, numerous man pack, vehicle and vessel terminals were produced and integrated to the platforms with the participation of Matra Marconi Space (EADS Astrium and now Airbus Defence and Space) and Aselsan (upon the new contracts signed in 2004 and 2008, the number of vessel terminals were increased and the number of fixed terminals were doubled), moreover, with the contract signed in the © Defence Turkey end of 1990s Type 2093 VDS sonars and NAUTIS 3M Combat Mini-SCOT X-Band Satellite Terminal and Sea Sentor Torpedo Counter Measure Management Systems to be System’s Expendable Acoustic Device Launcher are seen here onboard TCG Büyükada utilized in the Aydın Class Mine Corvette Hunting were procured. ‘Heybeliada’ and TCG ‘Büyükada’ Turkish Coast Guard. Rolls - The defence relations corvettes under two separate Royce Marine also supplied between Turkey and United contracts signed in 2009 and Sonar Handling Equipment for Kingdom moved on to a new 2010. X-Band Mini - SCOT 12 naval helicopters and 2 User stage with the new contracts satellite terminals have been also Systems and Bow Thrusters based on the joint production and ordered for the third and fourth for Coast Guard Search and development model in the 2000s. vessels of MILGEM/ADA Class, Rescue Boats as part of the Within this context, under the namely ‘Burgazada’ (F-513) and MILGEM Project over the Sonar SPEWS II contract signed on 15 ‘Kınalıada’ (F-514) under two System suppliers. In May 2012 January 2003, BAE Systems, in seperate contracts awarded Rolls-Royce, the global power cooperation with Aselsan (Mikes) in 2012 and 2013 respectively. systems company, won an order developed AN/ALQ-178(V)5+ As the Prime Contractor for the to supply propulsion equipment internally mounted advanced EW MILGEM/ADA Class satcom (tunnel thrusters and retractable self-protection system for the suite, Aselsan, provided services thrusters) for three new ships TurAF’s F-16C Block 50 aircraft; a including assembly, integration (one Submarine Rescue Mother contract was signed on 13 August and testing of the terminals, and Ship [MOSHIP, TCG ‘Alemdar’ 2007 between Ultra Electronics the installation, acceptance, on- delivered in January 2017] and and Havelsan towards the board testing and overall system two Rescue and Towing Ships procurement and integration of delivery. The contract award for (TCG ‘Işın’ [delivered in July the SeaSentor Torpedo Counter the procurement and integration 2017] and TCG ‘Akın’ [delivered in Measure System to be utilized in of the SeaSentor Torpedo December 2017]) commissioned the first MILGEM corvette TCG Counter Measure System to be by the Turkish Navy. ‘Heybeliada’ and it was followed installed on the second corvette The Sea Cyrpsis Torpedo by the contract signed between of MILGEM/ADA Class TCG Counter Measure System to BAE Systems and Aselsan for ‘Büyükada’ was announced in be installed on Reis Class AIP the domestic production and January 2011. submarines being constructed development of the AN/APX-114 Rolls - Royce Marine opened at Gölcük Naval Shipyard as part IFF systems on 5 October 2007. a Regional Marine Office in of the Type-214TN New Type Previously, as part of the X-Band Tuzla in 2009 in line with its Submarine Project was decided Satellite Communication System support and sales targets in the to be developed through the Project, Aselsan - EADS Astrium Turkish markets. Rolls-Royce cooperation between Koç Bilgi ve accomplished the production Marine has been a supplier to Savunma (KBS) - Ultra Electronics and integration of a total of 16 the Turkish marine and naval companies. A contract was SatCom terminals for the Gabya market for many years, having signed on 26 July 2011 for the and MEKO Class frigates of the built up an installed supply base integration of the SeaCrypsis Turkish Naval Forces Command. of some 60 sets of Controllable Torpedo Counter Measure The two companies have also Pitch Propellers (CPP) and the System to the Type 214TN cooperated in the development Fin Stabilisers on the Gabya Submarines through technology and integration of the four (two Class (ex FFG-7), MEKO Class transfer between the KBS and per each vessel) Mini - SCOT Frigates and 21 FPBs in the Ultra Electronics companies, in satellite terminals for the TCG services of Turkish Navy and a manner compatible with the ISSUE 83/2018 37 DEFENCE TURKEY

‘domestic participation’ vision of the SSM and with high domestic © Martin-Baker participation rate. As part of the strategic cooperation agreement they signed in 2009, the two companies also decided to cooperate on the development of the Torpedo Counter Measure Systems to be utilized in the Hobart Class Anti - Air Warfare destroyers of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The British Martin- Baker Company was selected to provide 110 ejection seats (for 55 aircrafts) for the TurAF’s T-38M Advanced Jet Trainers upon the Defence Industry Executive Committee decree of January 2010. A contract valued Martin- Baker Ejection Seat Test at around €15 million was signed Aselsan developed MILAS Missile the two companies envisaged with the company to this end. Launch Systems with two different the continuity of the shooting As part of this project, Roketsan configurations; the lightweight tests at sea and the execution of decided to slide this cooperation configuration with the capacity of joint marketing activities for the [certain sub systems such as carrying four missiles developed potential customers besides BAE the rocket engine, parachute for the MRTP 16 type boats in for the LMM MLS. The qualification box and rail assembly are aimed the inventory of the UAE and the phase live firing tests with the to be produced in the country] heavyweight configuration of MILAS MLS were successfully to be built with Martin - Baker 650 kg weight with the capacity completed in 2016. towards the F-35 JSF project as to carry eight missiles designed BMT Nigel Gee and Rolls- well. Martin-Baker also provides for platforms with higher weights Royce are two of Ares Shipyard’s MK T-16N ejection seats for the such as the FPBs and corvettes. international strategic partners. HÜRKUŞ-A and HÜRKUŞ-B The engineering development They are worldwide well- Training Jets. The contract on activities of both MILAS MLS recognized companies with very the HÜRKUŞ-B Aircrafts was solutions with the ability to launch high credibility and realized, signed in July 2014 during Thales UK production LMM proven design solutions. Ares the Farnborough Air Show. and StarStreak Missiles were Shipyard’s design team has been Meanwhile, in March 2018 Martin- completed, the target tracking working with these companies Baker was awarded a contract to trials with the MLS was executed for many years. BMT Nigel Gee provide the escape system for the in Istanbul in 2014 and the initial within the BMT Group, capable of Republic of Korea Air Force’s new firing tests was conducted at the conducting the concept and detail fighter, KF-X. Korea Aerospace United Kingdom also in 2014. design studies of the carbon fiber/ Industries (KAI) competitively The new cooperation agreement composite and aluminium hull selected Martin-Baker’s Mk18 signed in February 2015 between military and commercial boats ejection seat for its latest aircraft development programme. The Mk18 ejection seat design is © Defence Turkey also suitable for other products including Turkey’s future TF-X fighter. Signed on 11 February 2010 within the scope of the ‘Turkey - United Kingdom Defence Industry Day’ between Aselsan and Thales UK Companies, the cooperation aims to integrate Thales Air Defence’s Lightweight Multi Role Missile (LMM) system to the MRTP 16 Class Fast Intervention Boats to enter United Arab Emirates service deepened further with the contract signed on 22 February 2015. In concern with the LMM missiles, Aselsan - Thales Air Defence’s LMM MLS DEFENCE TURKEY 38 ISSUE 83/2018

with the length ranging between capability above 55 knots with Air Engine Company) established 9m to 45m has been cooperating a steel hull but at the same time with the partnership between© Thales with the Ares Shipyard since achieving very reliable seakeeping Kale Group (51%) and the Rolls 2013. BMT Nigel Gee took part parameters at Sea State 6. - Royce (49%) submitted its in the design of 18m long twelve Turkish Type Fast Patrol Boat proposal for a turbofan engine 58 FPB coast guard boats with Programme has been launched with the Low Visibility and Super composite hulls delivered to to acquire a total of 10 FPBs (4 Cruise characteristics and the Coast Guard Department of firm and 6 optional) to replace 27,000lb thrust capacity as part Bahrain by the Ares Shipyard and four Doğan, four Rüzgar and two of the TF-X Programme to the cooperated with Ares Shipyard in Yıldız Class FPBs. The aim of the Undersecretariat for Defence the design optimization of the 12m programme is to develop highly Industries in December 2017. long boats with aluminium hulls agile indigenous platforms, able In November 2017, a contract delivered to the Turkish Coast to create surprise effect thanks to for the two new generation Guard Command. BMT Nigel their high speed and capability to communications satellites was Gee has partnered with Ares to conduct efficient surface combat signed by Türksat with Airbus design and build 17 HERCULES through high strike power. Under Defence and Space. The satellites, Fast Patrol Boats (FPBs) from the programme SSM issued a RFI Türksat 5A and Türksat 5B, are advanced composites in three document to local shipyards on based on the latest Electric Orbit configurations (five 24m ARES July 25, 2013. Raising (EOR) version of Airbus’ 75, 10 34.5m ARES 110 and two Known as one of the most highly reliable Eurostar E3000 48.5m ARES 150) to Qatari Coasts dynamic groups in our country platform, which uses electric and Borders Security Department in terms of Aerospace and propulsion for in-orbit raising and started deliveries in October Defence, Kale Group completed and station-keeping. Türksat 5A 2016. During Doha International negotiations in June 2016 and will operate in Ku-Band, have Maritime Defence Exhibition and shook hands with one of the a launch mass of 3,500 kg and Conference 2018 (DIMDEX 2018) world’s greatest aircraft engine electrical power of 12 kW. It is held during 12-14 March in Qatar, manufacturers - the Rolls - Royce planned for in-orbit delivery in Ares Shipyard received follow-on company for the development 2020. Türksat 5B will operate in contracts to deliver three 48.5m of the gas turbine based military Ku- and Ka-Bands, its HTS (High ARES 150 Offshore Patrol Vessels and commercial aircraft engines Throughput Satellite) payload will and six 24m ARES 80 Special which Turkey will be demanding provide more than 50 Gbps of Operation Boats. BMT Nigel Gee, in the upcoming years. The capacity over a wide coverage also designed a series of eight signing ceremony of this critical including Turkey, the Middle East Qatar-bound luxury passenger agreement was held at Ritz Carlton and large regions of Africa. The ferries, which were constructed by Hotel in Istanbul on 8 May 2017. spacecraft will have a launch mass Ares Shipyard in Antalya, Turkey. The TAEC Air Engine Company of 4,500 kg and electrical power Ares Shipyard, one of the which aims to develop and of 15 kW. It is planned for in-orbit leading candidates for the Turkish produce more than one engine delivery in 2021. The Türksat 5A Type Fast Patrol Boat (FPB) for military and commercial/ and 5B communications satellites Programme of the Turkish Navy, civilian aircraft programmes is will be built by Airbus in its UK had a teaming agreement with planned to use all the capacity and French facilities, with a Rolls-Royce in order to use their existing in Turkey regarding the significant Turkish contribution. indigenous, very well proven design and production of all gas Both satellites are planned for a P2500 hull form that allows both turbine components. The TAEC service lifetime largely in excess high performance and speed Uçak Motor Sanayi A.Ş. (Turkish of 15 years. ISSUE 83/2018 39 DEFENCE TURKEY

Gentex-Norbo Joint Venture Fotoniks & BAE System Aims to Meet TAF’s Ballistic LiteHUD HUD System Helmet Systems Requirement During the IDEF ‘15 Fair, BAE Serving the Turkish Defence Systems signed a contract with and Aerospace Industry since the Turkish Technology company 2000, Norbo Defence Industry is Fotoniks for the development getting ready to produce state-of- of aircraft screen systems and the-art helmet systems in Turkey cooperation in the delivery within under the umbrella of the Gentex- the region. Within the scope of this Norbo Protection Technologies contract, Fotoniks would work on Inc., a joint venture company the integration of BAE Systems’ established between Gentex Corp LiteHUD HUD to the HUD System and Norbo in April 2017. Gentex- to be included in the HÜRKUŞ-B Norbo Gentex-Norbo Protection New Generation Basic Trainer Technologies has established Aircraft. The two companies would a new manufacturing factory in develop the HUD System further 2017 with an area of over 3,600 for the local and regional markets at Fotonik’s facilities located in square-meters at the Sincan The Turkish Armed Forces Ankara, Turkey. BAE Systems would Organised Industrial Zone in and Security Forces are familiar also seize the opportunity to bring Ankara. The facility is scheduled with Gentex’s helmet products. the LiteHUD HUD System to the to commence production in the Currently, over 20,000 Gentex complete system production level course of 2018, and the annual helmets are already in use in through working with Fotoniks and helmet production capacity is Turkey. When the new facility sell this system to the allied forces in intended to reach 40,000 units becomes operational Gentex- the region as a domestic capability. during the next phases. Norbo Protection Technologies Under the terms of the agreement, During IDEF ‘17 Fair Gentex will produce the helmet systems Fotoniks would develop BAE signed two agreements with in Turkey. As a first step, Gentex- Systems’ LiteHUD’ HUD System local companies Norbo and Norbo Protection Technologies is at their facility in Ankara to meet Fotoniks. Within the scope of expected to produce the FAST™ Turkish requirements so that it can the first agreement Gentex aims and SENTRY™ group helmets be fitted to the HÜRKUŞ-B New to increase the number of the of Gentex’ Ops-Core brand that Generation Basic Training Aircraft helmets utilized and manufacture are very popular in Turkey and of the TurAF and to deliver 16 new the helmets with superior internationally. Meanwhile, for LiteHUD Systems to the TurAF with technology in Turkey over the foreign markets, the company’s the assistance of BAE Systems. joint venture production facility intention is to produce among Deliveries have started, and the established in Ankara, in addition others, PASGT (Personnel Armour first batch of HÜRKUŞ-B trainers to enable maintenance of the System for Ground Troops) and are expected to be handed over to 20,000 helmets that are already in other aramid-based helmets and TurAF in September/October 2018. use in Turkey. With the production related accessories. activities, which will take place in Gentex-Norbo Protection Technologies facilities, Gentex is also intending to conduct export activities to other countries in addition to Turkey. As a military electro-optics company, Fotoniks has been working to build the helmet systems of the future. During IDEF ‘17 Fotoniks and Gentex signed the joint development project aiming to put forth the helmet system of the future in which the Ballistic Protection System will be provided by Gentex Company and its integration with the electro-optical sensors and network-based connection system architecture will be © BAE Systems assumed by the company Fotoniks . LiteHUD - Head Up Display DEFENCE TURKEY 40 ISSUE 83/2018

Yakupoğlu’s Boot Sales to British Armed Forces Manufacturing sailor shoes/ boots to the Turkish Naval Forces and the British Royal Marines, Yakupoğlu Deri Sanayi (YDS) won the tender regarded as the world’s largest military boot procurement project at an amount of £80 Million, opened by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) after 1.5-year long evaluation and elimination process in the beginning of July 2012 and achieved to become one of the official boot suppliers of the British Army. In the project © YDS consisting of the delivery of nearly 300,000 pairs of boots its vision and areas of activity, to develop products that are composed of 6 different models BNA aims to become a first-tier strategically high value-add, namely; Desert Operation, Desert supplier of aviation products and innovative and competitive, and Patrol, Black Operation, Black services that will be developed in provide engineering support in Patrol, Cold Climate and Jungle, Turkey. Commencing its activities aircraft design programmes. YDS competed with worldwide in August 2016, the company This process will begin with 47 companies and 3 companies continues its operations at the the identification of the right including YDS were qualified as Cyberpark located on the Bilkent technologies to invest in and the boot suppliers of the British University campus. the establishment of a robust Army. In addition to the British BNA targets the niche areas engineering and research Royal Land Forces, YDS delivers not yet occupied by Turkish infrastructure accordingly. Using boots to the pilots of the Royal companies, in order to provide the experience and capital Air and Naval Forces and the these products and services strength of the stakeholders in Police and Postal Services of to domestic and international its partnership structure, BNA’s Britain as well as the industrial markets. BNA intends to targeted priority technologies are; enterprises. capitalize on the strengths of Flight Control, Engine Control, both shareholders, utilizing Fuel and Hydraulic Systems, BNA: Turkey’s New JV in Nurol Holding’s established as well as Low Observability, the Aviation Industry local position and infrastructure Training, Simulation and Virtual Reality. The successes achieved alongside BAE Systems’ With its domestic and with FNSS, the collaboration experience and technology. qualified engineering workforce, culture and trust that is created, As a synthesis of experiences BNA is ready to assume encouraged BAE Systems to gained so far by Nurol Holding responsibility in important work invest in new generation aviation and BAE Systems, BNA aims systems technologies, resulting in the establishment of BNA (BAE Systems-Nurol Hava Sistemleri A.Ş./BAE Systems-Nurol Air Systems Inc.) in November 2015. The two companies have therefore joined their forces once again to provide unique and indigenous capabilities to the Turkish aviation industry. Combining Nurol Holding’s domestic presence and strong infrastructure with BAE Systems’ vast experience and technological know-how, BNA © Defence Turkey has made a solid entry into Turkish Defence & Aerospace BNA’s external fuel tank for HÜRKUŞ-C Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft has Industry. Within the scope of been unveiled at Eurasia Air Show ISSUE 83/2018 41 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 42 ISSUE 83/2018

packages relating to national and indigenous air platform © Defence Turkey and system development projects conducted in Turkey. To ensure the highest level of domestic contribution in line with Turkey’s vision and policies for industrialization, BNA has commenced talks with leading companies in Turkey and around the world under the role of First-Tier Indigenous System Supplier and plans to move forward with these potential collaborations. During IDEF ‘17 Fair, BNA signed ‘Multi-Purpose Gas Turbine Engine Control System Development Project’ contract with Germany-based AES Aerospace Embedded Solutions on May 10, 2017 to develop and produce electronic engine control systems for the BNA and Germany-based AES Aerospace company signed a ‘Multi-purpose Gas company. AES has opted for Turbine Engine Control System Development Project’ contract during the IDEF ‘17 BNA in the current competitive Conclusion particularly for sales to third environment for the development countries, establishment of an and production of the Engine Fulfilling similar demands through a common effective information exchange Control System, which is at the between the decision makers top of the technology level and understanding, alignment of the requirements and (such as SSM and UKTI DSO) considered to be the engine’s and maintaining transparency brain. maintaining interoperability in defence and security areas in bilateral relations are BNA has set off with considered advantageous. its entirely indigenous and are of great importance for the two NATO allies Turkey and While accomplishing all of qualified engineering workforce the aforesaid, it should not be to undertake aircraft system United Kingdom who have been facing similar common threats forgotten that working with the design and manufacturing Turkish Industry would serve to activities. Turkish helicopter on a global basis. During this process, including the Turkish the benefit of both countries and projects, such as the T129, T625 that it would provide significant and the ATAK-II as well as the companies into the supply chain of the British companies opportunities for the defence fixed wing projects such as the industries of both countries, the TF-X, HÜRKUŞ and HÜRJET through establishment of partnerships when required, United Kingdom and in Turkey, in (T-X) are big projects and BNA addition to the other markets aims to become a reliable system provider of TAI in these challenging projects. As for the Turkish Fighter Development (TF-X) Programme, for which design activities are still on-going, BNA continues to conduct research and development activities together with Turkish companies and universities on new generation Active Digital Flight Control Systems, and on Low Observability technologies found in similar aircraft products around the world. BNA is targeting to be TAI’s qualified © Defence Turkey system supplier for the TF-X Programme. “HÜRKUŞ – C” Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft ISSUE 83/2018 43 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 44 ISSUE 83/2018

Roketsan at Farnborough 2018 Aiming to boost its export figures with the indigenous state-of-the-art products, already entered services of the both Turkish and a number of foreign Armed and Security forces, Turkey’s rockets and missiles centre of excellence Roketsan displays its state-of-the-art products at its stand during Farnborough International Airshow 2018 the biggest and most important Airshow in the Aerospace industry in 2018, which takes place from 16-22 July 2018 at Farnborough, Great Britain Mock-ups of CİRİT (named already being used on helicopters, after a traditional Turkish cavalry border patrol aircraft, UAVs, © Roketsan game) 2.75” semi-active laser naval platforms, stationary land- (SAL) guided rocket, the Pedestal based platforms and mobile land Mounted CİRİT (PMC), the Smart platforms. Micro Munition (MAM-L), SOM The PMC (also known as KMC Next Generation Air Launched among Turkish Land Forces) has Cruise Missile Family, Anti-Tank been developed completely by Guided Missile Family comprising Roketsan resources to support UMTAS long range and OMTAS the mobile land troops operational medium range anti-tank guided capabilities. All integration and test missiles with SAL and IIR guidance, activities have been completed by (PMC), is a high mobility field proven TEBER Laser Guidance Kit as a dedicated team in a short period weapon system, with stabilized well as ASW Rocket and Ballistic on a land vehicle. Due to its unique remote control missile station Protection Solutions are among and agile performance capabilities capable of firing on the move, EOS the products being showcased at PMC has become the interest of integrated Mast with 360° azimuth Roketsan stand. modern armed forces. In addition coverage for automatic target to the CİRİT Missile integration, tracking and engagement provided with autonomous laser designation Pedestal Mounted CİRİT (PMC) Anti-tank Missile (UMTAS/L- UMTAS) integrations recently have on STANAG 3733 compatibility, CİRİT 2.75” Laser Guided been started and a new contract quad view video, Full HD IR, TV and Missile a well-defined weapon awarded in 2016 by the Turkish SWIR video for ISR (intelligence, for low cost high precision strike Ministry of National Defence. surveillance, and reconnaissance) capability has become well known Preparations are ongoing for the enabling day & night operation, among the modern armed forces. first party deliveries to Turkish Land MIL-STD-1760 compatible store The flexible architecture of the Forces. Within the scope of this management system with gunner& weapon enables the integration on contract, PMC shall evolve to carry commander control station, high aerial, naval and land platforms. and fire multiple types of guided capacity on-board CİRİT Missile Designed as the primary weapon missiles from the same turret. storage, C-130 Transportable for attack platforms, CİRİT is The Pedestal Mounted CİRİT Tracked/Wheeled Vehicle platform. ISSUE 83/2018 45 DEFENCE TURKEY

Roketsan’s Anti-Tank Missile Family Coming with Different Applications Roketsan is about to finalize its Long Range Anti-Tank Missile System project UMTAS and its Medium Range Anti-Tank Missile System project OMTAS, both of which are being developed in line with the requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces. The UMTAS and OMTAS Missiles, which are being developed as a product family, enable Roketsan to meet the various requirements of users © Roketsan in today’s battlefield. While the Laser Guided Long L-UMTAS Range Anti-Tank Missile System has begun. While the integration “The point is, anti-tank missiles (L-UMTAS) is already in the of UMTAS into armoured land are not just about eliminating inventory of the Turkish Armed vehicles and land platforms is the ever-developing armour Forces, following the completion under way, the ongoing process technologies; now you need to of the qualification phase, the of product and production line be capable of meeting all kinds qualification phase of the UMTAS qualification of OMTAS has now of emerging threats. In addition to with an imaging infrared seeker been completed and the missile is their anti-tank capabilities, which has been completed for the ready for serial production. are their main mission, the UMTAS product and production line. In Selçuk YAŞAR, President and and OMTAS were designed to be addition, a number of test firings CEO of Roketsan, states that with effective against any other ground from attack helicopters have been UMTAS and OMTAS they have or surface threats. We will be successfully completed, and the developed a product family that will witnessing such implementations serial production of the missile serve their users for many years. frequently in the coming period.”

Technical Specifications of the UMTAS Missile Effective Range 500 m - 8000 m Diameter 160 mm Length 1.8 m Weight 37.5 kg Guidance Infra-Red (IIR) Seeker Warhead Tandem Warhead

Technical Specifications of the L-UMTAS Effective Range 500 m - 8000 m Diameter 160 mm Length 1.8 m Weight 37.5 kg Guidance Semi Active Laser Seeker Tandem Warhead Effective Against All Types of Armor Warhead Protection High Explosive Warhead Alternative

Technical Specifications of the OMTAS Missile Effective Range 200 m - 4000 m Diameter 160 mm Length (Missile) 1,8 m (inc. Launch Tube and Shock Absorber) Weight (Missile) 35 kg (inc. Launch Tube) Weight (Launcher Unit) 36 kg Guidance IIR Seeker Warhead Tandem Warhead Effective Against All Type of Heavy Armored Vehicles DEFENCE TURKEY 46 ISSUE 83/2018

Leonardo: Reduce TF-X Avionics Cost Risks Through Partnership

Leonardo, with over 45,000 employees around the world and experience in the Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab Gripen programmes, is a leading international provider of avionics systems for fast-jet aircraft. With a major presence in Turkey, including through its local subsidiary ‘Selex ES Elektronik Turkey’, the firm is looking with interest at opportunities to partner with Turkish companies for the upcoming TF-X aircraft programme. Leonardo’s Chris Bushell, Director of Major Air Programmes at Leonardo Airborne and Space Systems, talks to Defence Turkey about their aspirations for TF-X

Defence Turkey: Mr Bushell, thank you for speaking to us today, please could you start by giving us a quick overview of Leonardo’s experience in Turkey? Thank you for giving us this opportunity to speak to your readers. Leonardo has actually been operating in Turkey as far back as 1989 through our fully owned subsidiary called ‘Selex ES Elektronik Turkey’. This company has provided and supported avionics, secure communications systems, naval sensors and air traffic control systems to Turkey. In fact, our technologies provide © Leonardo security for the Turkish people on a daily basis, for example customer Kuwait, who will receive Essentially, what we are via the country-wide air traffic the new Leonardo-led E-scan offering is to partner with Aselsan management system, which links radar. to reduce the schedule and cost over 20 air traffic control towers Defence Turkey: What parts risks associated with developing with Ankara’s main operations of the TF-X avionics could advanced technologies such as centre. Going forward, we are Leonardo support with? E-scan radar and IRST. These are looking at how we can be of You will have seen that Aselsan technologies that we have years service to Turkey on a number of is expected to be contracted to of experience delivering and, if we future programmes, a particularly provide two of the most important were to jointly develop and build important one being the future air and technologically-advanced these systems in partnership with superiority fighter aircraft, the TF-X. packages of avionics for TF-X. Aselsan, we could ensure a lower Defence Turkey: We These are the ‘integrated RF’ level of risk for the programme. understand that Leonardo and ‘integrated EO’ segments. Defence Turkey: Do you be looking to offer support in We are very strong supporters have some specific examples? avionics for TF-X? of Aselsan, in fact we have been Yes, let us first take a look Absolutely. TF-X will be an working with the company for a at the TF-X’s integrated EO advanced ‘5th generation’ stealth number of years through our in- package. This will include an platform ready to dominate country subsidiary. Aselsan is an InfraRed Search and Track (IRST) the modern battlefield in an air extremely capable company and sensor. While the actual IR sensor superiority role. This means it will we are currently in talks to see is a relative commodity, the need to be equipped with all of how we could support them in processing needed to determine the latest avionics and sensor delivering these two packages. targeting data from the IR imagery systems, which are critical for today’s high-tech air combat scenarios. We at Leonardo have over 60 years of heritage in delivering avionics for combat aircraft to advanced customers such as the UK’s Royal Air Force and the Italian Air Force. We are very keen to put this expertise and experience to work to support Turkish industry in delivering TF-X. To give an example of a major international fighter aircraft programme we can transfer experience from, we are currently leading the delivery of the radar, electronic warfare defensive suite and InfraRed Search and Track (IRST) for all Eurofighter © Leonardo Typhoons, including for the latest DEFENCE TURKEY 48 ISSUE 83/2018

is incredibly complicated, indeed Defence Turkey: Does the of working closely with the UK it is something Leonardo has UK Government support your Government on avionics, for spent years investing in to get it involvement in TF-X? instance it could lead to further right. We are now international We have received strong support for the TF-X fighter experts in IRST technology support from the UK Government beyond the aircraft itself, such and are currently providing in relation to the TF-X programme. as in the data domain. One of our Skyward IRST for Saab’s Following the announcement that the most important elements new Gripen E aircraft as well BAE Systems, in partnership with of a fighter aircraft’s defensive as leading the consortium Turkish Aerospace Industries electronic warfare (EW) equipment which produces the Eurofighter (TAI), will be helping develop is the data that it contains. The Typhoon’s ‘Pirate’ IRST sensor. the aircraft, the UK Government UK is a world-leader in the use of Another example relates to has been supporting Leonardo’s electronic warfare and Leonardo the integrated RF package. As a position as the ‘UK champion’ works closely with the Royal Air fifth-generation fighter that Turkey for TF-X avionics, pulling forward Force to ensure that pilots get intends to export around the the wider team of UK avionics the most out of their EW systems. world, the TF-X will need to be companies into TF-X. There are This is an area where we could equipped with a latest-generation a number of benefits to Turkey collaborate even more closely AESA (E-scan) radar. We have with Turkey in future. over 60 years of experience with © Leonardo For now, though, we are fire control radars and are one of focusing on helping with the the world leaders in the use of development of the TF-X’s AESA radar technology. We lead avionics. Because the TF-X will the consortium that is currently be a stealth aircraft, it is important developing the Captor-E AESA that the avionics are considered radar for the Eurofighter Typhoon early in the development and all and we provide our own Raven partners are brought on board ES-05 AESA radar for the Saab soon. This is because antennas, Gripen E. Our Vixen AESA radar and how they are integrated is also helping to train United into the platform, are key to States pilots at the US Navy the observability of an aircraft. Test Pilot School. Combining our Recognising the capability experience with the capabilities Aselsan has and the journey they of Turkish industry would are on, we think that by bringing help avoid cost overruns and our pedigree and experience to a technological complications that join them in partnership, we will often come with such advanced create a winning team for TF-X technologies. avionics ISSUE 83/2018 49 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 50 ISSUE 83/2018

Aselsan - Turkey’s Avionics Leader The flight management, navigation, electro-optical, communication, radar, electronic warfare, weapon and mission systems designed and manufactured by Aselsan have been fielded and used by the Turkish Armed Forces for many years Aselsan, Turkey’s leading defense also performed the integration of company, has been successfully all weapon systems of the T-129 © Aselsan performing its activities over 40 years “ATAK” Helicopters, which are now for the development and production in service of Turkish Land Forces. of the most critical avionics systems AVCI Helmet Integrated Cueing used in helicopters, fixed wing aircraft System, specifically developed for and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well the T-129 “ATAK” Helicopter, is the as the integration of such systems to world’s first Helmet Mounted Display air platforms for both national and having both optical and inertial hybrid Within the scope of the international customers. Beginning its head tracking system. With its high cooperation agreement between activities in the area of avionics with performance tracking capability, Aselsan and ANTONOV, one the production of navigation systems the helicopter’s electro-optical of the world’s leading aircraft of the F-16 fighter aircraft in 1988, targeting and weapon systems are manufacturers, Aselsan’s avionics Aselsan is now one of the best known automatically slaved to the pilot’s systems and mission equipment avionics equipment manufacturers line of sight. will be used on the AN-148 family in the world with 1,200 experienced Turkish Army’s operational aircraft, which can be configured personnel in the field of aviation and capability is improved with the use of to perform different missions such now transferring its experience into ASELPOD Targeting Pod and Laser as cargo aircraft, general purpose civil avionics area as well. Guidance Kits (LGK). ASELPOD is aircraft and regional passenger jet. The modernization of more than specifically designed for modern 500 air platforms over 20 different fighter aircraft such as F-16s with types is totally accomplished by day/night vision and laser designating Innovative Solutions for Aselsan engineers with its own capabilities. National Platforms know-how and capabilities. Aselsan As part of the T-625 Turkish also integrates all types of weapon Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter systems including national munitions Aselsan Systems on All Over the World Development Program, the avionics to air platforms through indigenously systems, primarily basic cockpit designed mission computers. Thanks to the know-how gained equipment, are being developed by from T-129 “ATAK” Helicopter, long- Aselsan. Within the scope of this term strategic cooperation agreement program, Aselsan performed the Effective and Reliable was signed with Sikorsky for national Mission Systems innovative cockpit design that could and international sales. Within the compete in the global helicopter The Turkish Armed Forces have scope of this agreement, “Integrated avionics market. The next-generation increased operational capability and Modular Avionics System (IMAS)” smart cockpit consists of large area minimized its foreign dependency responsible for the management of smart displays in order to reduce the by the use of Aselsan’s indigenously all systems on the helicopter is being pilot’s workload and maximize flight developed high-tech systems developed by Aselsan. safety. on many air platforms such as IMAS will be used not only in 109 The Indigenous Turkish Fighter T-129 “ATAK” Helicopters, F-16 helicopters that Turkey is purchasing, (TF-X) platform will also have next- Fighter Aircraft, S-70 Black Hawk but also it will be used in at least generation smart cockpit. The Helicopters, “HÜRKUŞ” and “ANKA” 164 helicopters which will be sold smart cockpit will include advanced platforms. to third countries by Sikorsky. The features such as 3D audio, synthetic In the T129 “ATAK” helicopters, high-tech systems developed and vision and automatic speech which is our country’s pride, national produced by Aselsan are included in recognition. Aselsan with its vast capabilities were used at the the standard avionics configuration experience and know-how, is ready highest level. All avionics systems of Black Hawk helicopters, which for the development of mission in the helicopter are designed and are used by many countries all over systems, sensors and avionics manufactured by Aselsan. Aselsan the world. Thanks to the Turkish systems for the TF-X Program which General Utility Helicopter Program, has an important place amongst © Aselsan a new generation utility helicopter the ambitious 2023 visions of our with one of the most modern avionic country. architectures in the world will be in Aselsan, the flagship of the the service of the Turkish Armed Turkish defense industry, continues Forces and the avionics systems to be at the forefront in Turkey’s designed by Aselsan engineers will technological independence efforts. serve pilots and users all over the world. ISSUE 83/2018 51 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 52 ISSUE 83/2018

Voytes- Turkey’s Premier Consultancy Company Provides Resourceful Financial Solutions to Foreign Investors by Bircem ÖZEKİCİ – Project Specialist Voytes plays an active role in Global Supply Chain Implementations through facilitation activities that focus on accelerating industrial development in Defense, Aerospace, Satellite, Space and Advanced Technologies Since 2010, Voytes Turkey has Attention Projects, Undersecretariat analysis, standards and certifications, been offering financial solutions to for Defence Industries R&D Projects NATO STO activities and etc. has a wide range of companies from and Investment Fund Preparation become an important source in terms foreign partnership companies Projects. of being a roadmap for the sector. Our and funds to national brands and In addition, in order for the goal with this roadmap is to include SMEs, supporting them to establish investors to make the most our companies in the Global Supply strategies and implement them profitable investment decisions, Chain later on and to increase their accordingly, and creating funds. Voytes conducts feasibility studies, competitiveness. In addition, we Among these solutions, it has enabled prepares reports for proper market provided cooperation with regional many enterprises in different sectors research and presents these reports institutions and stakeholders in to benefit from incentives, grants in combination with the expertise Kayseri for the establishment of and other government support, of incentives and grants. Thus, it the Center of Excellence under through the projects especially provides the reduction of the costs the Aircraft Maintenance and carried out with sectoral associations, of investments to be made in Turkey Construction Center which is professional chambers, organized and turns them into more sustainable amongst Turkey’s 2023 targets. Our industrial zones, universities and the investments. efforts are continuing also on this Ministry of Economy. Voytes has also Voytes Turkey has gained issue. With the regional institutions been providing accounting, tax and significant incentives and grants and stakeholders in the Kocaeli- financial regulatory consultancy and in considerable volume to various Gebze region, which has a significant legal expert services. sectors such as machinery, share in advanced technologies, the Voytes, with its fundamental defence and aerospace, satellite / Ministry of Science, Industry and working principle, gets to know space technology, engines, metal, Technology processes are ongoing every single detail of its customer’s construction equipment and furniture. for the establishment the Center business and produces solutions with We, as Voytes Turkey, are for the Design and Development of a multidimensional approach instead carrying out incentive and grant Advanced Technological Industrial of just doing what is expected, and project activities in the Defence and Products. it has proven itself by implementing Aviation/Aerospace sector. As of these solutions successfully many today, we have already prepared times. It has developed and finalized and obtained the approval of two Support Models for a wide range of projects in the fields grant projects worth approximately Foreign Investors of incentives, grants and government USD 6 million within the scope of the support project management. Ministry of Economy’s Development Voytes has executed and is of International Competitiveness 1. Global Supply Chain continuing to execute various Program (UR-GE) for SAHA Istanbul Support Program projects regarding Turquality Association with 32 companies in The Global Supply Chain Support Preparation Projects, TÜBİTAK the field of Defence and Aerospace/ Program is a project to support the Grant Projects, Ministry of Industry Aviation. Our duty of executive expenditures of the suppliers for Clustering Projects, Ministry of counseling for these cluster projects increasing intermediate goods Economy URGE (Development is continuing. Within the scope of production and export competencies of International Competitiveness) the project, our report prepared in order to ensure that they become Projects, Global Supply Chain, Design for requirement analysis, market more effective suppliers in the Global – Product Development, Industrial research, offset applications, cluster Supply Chain. Theses (San-Tez) Projects, Project Based Technological Production Investments Grant Project, KOSGEB Grant Projects, Ministry of Industry Technological Investment Projects, European Union Projects, Ministry of Development – Development Agency Projects and Center of ISSUE 83/2018 53 DEFENCE TURKEY

Support is provided for the ›› VAT Refund manufacturing industry as well as call following at a rate of 50% up to USD ›› Tax Reduction or Exemption centers and data centers, additionally 1,000,000.00 Tax reduction will be made for the incomplete facilities or those ›› Procurement of Machinery, Equipment, during the Project. not put into operation or partially Hardware ›› Support for Employer’s National put into operation due to insufficient ›› Office/Warehouse Expenses in Foreign Insurance Contribution No operational capital or those not active Countries Employer’s National Insurance due to other reasons. ›› Procurement of Software Contribution will be paid for 10 years. The amount of Investment ›› Training, Consultancy Services and ›› - Support for Income Tax and Production Support is Customer Visits Withholding TL10,000,000.00 ›› Certification, Test/Analysis, Product Income Tax Withholding The Support for the Transfer/ Verification Expenses expenditures will be supported during Transportation of Production Facilities the Project. meets the disassembly, transfer/ ›› Qualified Personnel Support transportation and assembly costs 2. Support Program for Design A total of 20 times the monthly gross of the facilities in cash during such and Product Development amount of the minimum wage will be process provided that the related It refers to the projects that will supported for the personnel employed. costs do not exceed TL1,000,000.00. be implemented in order to increase ›› Interest Support or Grant Support Employer’s National Insurance the fashion, industrial design and Interest support or grant support will Contribution, Insurance Premium innovation capacities of companies be provided for 10 years. Support, Income Tax Withholding and to produce value added products ›› Capital Contribution Support, Customs Duty Exemption, for export. 50% allocated for the ›› Energy Support VAT Exemption and Tax Reduction companies’ design and product ›› The energy expenditures will be are applied. development projects which are supported at 50% during the 10 years. Call Center Investment and included in the scope of support. ›› Public Procurement Support Operational Support applies up to TL2500 per employee provided that 1.000.000 USD 250.000 USD 150.000 USD a minimum of 200 employees are employed. Data Center Investment and Energy Support meets 30% of the Gross salaries of Tools, equipment, materials Expenses for travel and monthly energy costs (excluding VAT) employed designers, and software expenses website membership of the data centers for 10 years. modelists and engineers Where Can You Establish a Center?

›› Investment Venture Allowance The 3.Support Program for 5. R&D and Design Center Project Based Technological place where the investment is made will be allocated to the investor. Support Program Production Investments ›› Infrastructure Support The Support is provided to R&D The aim of the Project Based infrastructure support will be provided projects which have objectives and Technological Production Investments for the place where the investment is scopes, the general and technical Support Program is to support project made. identifications of which were made, based innovative, R&D focused, high ›› Support for Exemption on Restrictive the time and budgets of which were value added investments that will Provisions and Facilitation of identified, all phases of R&D activities meet critical current and future needs Administrative Procedures. of which were determined, which of our country, provide supply security, are carried out by researchers in line reduce external dependency and with scientific principles. In order to realize technological transformation 4. Support Program for establish an R&D Center, 15 fulltime in line with the targets envisaged in Centers of Attraction R&D personnel should be employed. the development plans and annual Support Program for Centers of Design projects carried out programs. Attraction covers investment and by the designer are supported for For the assessment of the operation support to be provided systematic activities that have the projects, the minimum fixed for new investment projects of the potential to increase the functionality, investment amount should be $100 million. The support elements provided within the scope of this Project are given below: ›› Customs Duty Exemption, No customs duty will be paid during the Project. ›› VAT Exemption 100% VAT exemption will be provided for 10 years. DEFENCE TURKEY 54 ISSUE 83/2018

development, improvement and will equipment that are not classified country’s economy to a competitive differentiate the product or products, under other category structure on an international level, and at the same time have the ›› 29- Production of motor land to create value add to the country’s potential to create added value and vehicles, trailers and semitrailers economy, to lead the export of a competitive advantage. In order ›› 30- Production of other transportation technological products by taking to establish a Design Center, 10 vehicles (except for 30.99) place in international markets, fulltime Design personnel should be ›› 32- Production of medical and dental and to support the investment of employed. tools and materials enterprises in our country. The maximum limit of the Investment items to be support to be provided within supported: 6. Strategic Product Support the scope of SME Strategic ›› a) Technological products emerged The “Strategic Product Support Product Support Program is total from research and innovation projects Program” is critical for enterprises. TL5,000,000.00 as refundable and/ supported by KOSGEB and other It is not only important for the or nonrefundable. Support rates public institutions and organizations, development of production capacity, will be 70% nonrefundable and foundations established by law or but also for the comprehensive 30% refundable within the scope of international funds feasibility studies that KOSGEB Machinery-Equipment Support and ›› b) Technological products emerged requests from the companies before 70% nonrefundable for other support as a result of R&D and innovation the project application. As a result items. 15% will be added to the projects in foreign technology zones of feasibility studies, companies nonrefundable support rates for the / research centers / institutes / will have obtained macro data such products purchased with domestic science parks / incubation centers / as market analysis, strategic plan, goods certificate for machine- accelerators feasibility of the project and project equipment costs and software ›› c) Technological products emerged risk analysis for the current situation costs. In this case, 15% reduction as a result of R&D and innovation of the sector in which have been is applied to the refundable support projects that the companies in the performing activities. This data is rate. Thus, the rate of nonrefundable domestic technology development a road map for future forecasts of support increases to 85%. regions have concluded in the region these companies. The support items are ›› d) Technological products emerged Small and Medium Enterprises Machinery-Equipment Support, as a result of R&D activities in public can benefit from the support. The Software Costs Support, Personnel research institutes / centers enterprise can apply for this program Costs Support, Information Transfer ›› e) Technological products protected individually, or in partnership with Support, Test-Analysis, Calibration by a patent specification, the stakeholder or large enterprises. and Reference Sample Support and ›› f) Technological products emerged It is necessary that the enterprises Service Procurement Support. from doctorate studies that applied for the support should ›› g) Technological products that are be trading in at least one of the certified with Technological Product 9 strategic areas designated as 7. Technological Product Certificate of Experience Strategic Products: Investment Support Program ›› h) Owners of the technological ›› 20- Production of chemicals and KOSGEB has made a new call products, the prototype studies chemical products of “Techno-Investment” program of which have been completed or ›› 21-Production of basic for SMEs with the motto: “We will enterprises that have taken over pharmaceutics products and provide the necessary support to all the right of use from the right holder pharmaceutical materials our SMEs that produce innovative, through a contract ›› 23- Production of other nonmetallic technological and high added value The enterprise should have a mineral products (provided that a products and that want to transfer certificate that the technological cooperation is made with the defence these products to international product has emerged successfully. industry) markets and to focus on exports”. Within 5 (five) years from the date of ›› 26- Production of computers, With this program, it is aimed to finalization, the applicant is provided electronic and optical products commercialize new products that with support for the technological ›› 27- Production of electrical emerged as a result of R&D and product. Owners of the technological equipment innovation activities in the priority products, the prototype studies ›› 28- Production of machinery and technology areas in order to bring the of which have been completed

R&D CENTER DESING CENTER

%100 R&D DISCOUNT %100 DESIGN DISCOUNT %80 - 95 INCOME TAX EXEMPTION %80 - 95 INCOME TAX EXEMPTION EMPLOYER’S NATIONAL INSURANCE EMPLOYER’S NATIONAL INSURANCE %50 %50 CONTRIBUTION SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION SUPPORT %100 DOCUMENTARY TAXES INDEMNITY %100 DOCUMENTARY TAXES INDEMNITY %100 CUSTOMS DUTY EXEMPTION %100 CUSTOMS DUTY EXEMPTION ISSUE 83/2018 55 DEFENCE TURKEY

or enterprises that have taken ›› c. Maintenance-repair costs Support Program. Below are the over the right of use from the right Applications will be received on laboratory complexes that are holder through a contract are able a regular basis throughout the year. supported: to benefit from this program. For In the SME Technological Product ›› Research and Reference Laboratories technological products protected Investment Support Program, the ›› Consumer Safety and Infectious by patent specification, it is required duration of the investment project Diseases Reference Laboratory that the patent has been transferred is maximum 36 (thirty) months. An ›› Pharmaceuticals and Medical by the Turkish Patent Institute and additional period of six (6) months Devices Analysis and Control Trademark Office. can be given by the Board decision. Laboratory Micro, Small and Medium Scaled Within the scope of the ›› Laboratories involving Experimental SMEs can benefit from this support. “Technological Product Investment Animals Production, Test and The maximum limit of the support Support Program”, Voytes will assist Research Center Units that will be granted under the SMEs our enterprises in the preparation of Support items for investments to Technological Product Investment project feasibility studies, market be made in the fields of Defence and Support Program is 5,000,000.00 research reports, technical and Laboratory Complexes: TL (five-million), as refundable and/ financial analysis, investment ›› VAT Exemption or nonrefundable. phases, project software, execution ›› Customs Duty Exemption Support rates to micro- process and completion of the ›› Tax Reduction (Investment scaled enterprises will be 70% project. Contribution Rate 40%, Tax Reduction nonrefundable and 30% refundable 80%) for machinery-equipment, ›› Employer’s National Insurance molding and software costs; 60% 8. Investment Incentive Contribution Support (7 Years) nonrefundable and 40% refundable System Support Program ›› Investment Venture Allowance to small and medium scaled The aim of the Investment ›› Interest Support (Internal Credit 5 enterprises. For costs other than Incentive System Support Program Points, Forex Indexed Loan 2 Points) machinery-equipment, molding is to increase the production of For detailed information and software, 70% nonrefundable intermediary goods and products regarding the aforesaid support, support is granted to micro scaled with high import dependence in please get in contact with us at enterprises and 60% to small and order to reduce the current deficit, [email protected]. medium scaled enterprises. to support high and medium- As Voytes team, we make it Early payment can be made at high technology investments our duty to encourage domestic a rate of 25% of the total amount that will provide technological and national production in sectors of support as set forth in the initial transformation, to increase such as Advanced Technologies board decision. If the technological investment supports provided to the and Defence and Aviation/ product subject to investment is at least developed regions, to reduce Aerospace. We would like to inform high technology level, 5% added to regional development disparities, you that Voytes Group will create nonrefundable support rates. If the to increase the effectiveness of the new clustering and cooperation machinery, equipment and software support elements and to support the opportunities together with a new to be purchased for the related cluster activities. Within the scope formation that will be formed by investment project are classified / of this support, great emphasis is Voytes Group during this vital period differentiated with a domestic goods placed on investments also in the and will actively participate in Global certificate, 15% is added to the field of defence. Supply Chain Applications and will nonrefundable support rates. Within The laboratory complexes are be a consultant and partner for high the scope of refundable support, also supported within the scope added value investments, especially nonrefundable support is granted of Investment Incentive System Direct & Indirect Offset Applications. for securities / guarantees requested by KOSGEB, regardless of the upper Eligible Costs Support Ratios and Duration* limit of 100% support as Security / Guarantee Expenses. Support Items (Granted during Vat Exemption the Investment Project) ›› a.Machinery-equipment and software Customs Tax Exemption costs support ›› b. Personnel costs support Invertment Contribution Rate (%) 40 ›› c. Training and consultancy support Tax Discount ›› d. Rental / Leasing support TAX Discount (%) 80 Support Items (Granted following the Investment Project) Employer’s Natıonal Insurance Contrıbutıon Support 7 years Enterprises that have completed their investment projects can benefit Investment Venture Allowance for a duration of 1 year. ›› Operating Costs Support Internal Credit 5 Points ›› a. Personnel costs Interest Support Forex Indexed Loan 2 Points ›› b. Utility costs DEFENCE TURKEY 56 ISSUE 83/2018 ISSUE 83/2018 57 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 58 ISSUE 83/2018

Thales is a World Leader in the Research, Design and Manufacture of Advanced Fuzing and Sensors for Guided Weapon Systems Operating in the Air-to-Air, Air-to-Ground, Anti- Surface and Anti-Armour Domains We continually invest in global solutions that enhance accessibility to world markets by partnering with companies that offer considerable expertise and experience in their chosen field of operation Introduction to Thales UK Missile Electronics Capability © Thales Thales has a long pedigree in designing and manufacturing bomb and missile fuzes and sensors for complex environments and challenging target sets. We have been at the forefront of advanced fuzing sensor technology for over 70 years; our products are battle-proven, used worldwide and continue to be selected by leading armed forces. Thales prides itself on its proven reliability and team work which is reflected in our long term partnerships with customers who continually return to us for ›› Affordable: A key design driver history of developing fully ITAR- development and support of their is delivering competitively priced free solutions to meet end latest weapon systems. We are products with significant local customer needs. Thales has all very proud that we remain the UK manufacture, ensuring affordable the necessary skills, knowledge Ministry of Defence fuze supplier and supportable solutions. and technology required to deliver of choice for hard target fuzes and ›› Combat Proven: Thales is a ITAR-free, highly exportable the primary provider of proximity world leader in the fuzing market solutions to customers. sensor systems. and has a pedigree of producing Advanced Solutions with Five highly reliable products capable Technology Transfer of targeting the most difficult Main Themes Beyond Manufacture ›› Exportable: Thales solutions environments. Over many years have significant interest in export Thales fuzes and proximity Our design team has markets. Our Fuzing capability sensors have continued supporting significant experience in know how delivers products that the leading defence forces of the designing for transfer and local are attractive in local, regional and world. manufacturing. Our extensive international markets. ›› Low Risk: Our products expertise in fuzing and sensors significantly reduce programme for guided weapon systems risk by meeting the needs of the customer. Experienced in local manufacture globally with a proven network, Thales has the key skills required to establish the volume manufacturing process on time and to budget. © Thales ›› ITAR-Free: Thales has a long © Thales ISSUE 83/2018 59 DEFENCE TURKEY

© Thales its proven manufacturing facilities in Glasgow, UK and Clarksburg, USA These facilities and workforce are capable of producing a number of different fuze types in parallel, including proximity fuze and safe and arming units. We are therefore able to exploit the © Thales synergies in fuze production and support local requirements by the enables Thales to support transfer transfer of: both of which are key for serial beyond manufacturing alone; for ›› Infrastructure production over a number example providing significant ›› Personnel skills and training of years to ensure maximum transfer of knowledge regarding ›› Production control benefits are passed to partners. trials planning and weapon level ›› Quality systems Thales has developed qualification conducted with local ›› Qualification technology, processes and test houses. ›› Environmental testing procedures to manufacture ›› Engineering laboratories fuzing systems over the last 25 Global Manufacturing Solution ›› Supply chain logistics years. Currently, Thales has full- scale manufacture of a number Thales understands the of fuzing systems, some of which requirement for low risk and have been produced in quantities value for money from weapon in excess of 50,000. Thales system projects by providing has significant experience in maximum local content in the transferring product technology country of destination; for and manufacturing across the example, complete manufacture globe including Eurasia, the and all testing is able to take Middle East, United States and place locally. Thales solutions Europe and has successfully are adaptable to leverage local transferred production lines in a manufacturing knowledge to number of these regions. ensure the establishment of Thales is a world leader in highly efficient and profitable hard target fuzing and proximity production lines. Tooling © Thales sensor technology. Thales has requirements are developed and years of experience in supplying proven during the development Thales manufacturing a variety of guided weapon phase with Thales leveraging processes are designed with a fuzes and sensor technology to its existing experience and jigs lean approach with dedicated a number of customers including already in use to deliver reduced leads for process improvements governments and international risk and cost to projects. The and a growing pool of Lean prime contractors. utilisation of local supplier Sigma Belt practitioners driving This broad customer base networks is maximised; for improvement. Thales approach has allowed us to develop example, to supply electronic to support partners through cost effective technical and assemblies and machined parts, specific manufacturing process production capabilities that are etc. improvement that is offered modular, modern and adaptable Serial production line solutions to maintain confidence and to meet the most demanding of draw on Thales experience and drive continuous improvement, project requirements.

Katmerciler in Accompany with Savronik and Delta Ltd. Signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with UK Based Mira Company to Develop Unmanned Land Vehicles Turkish and British companies performing activities in the defence industry make a business alliance to develop and market a high-tech unmanned land vehicles platform Katmerciler and British Mira stakeholders such as Mira and Company, together with other Savronik in order to expand stakeholders Savronik and Delta our talent pool even further. We Ltd., signed an International hereby present our gratitude to Strategic Alliance Agreement the Undersecretary for Defence in the field of unmanned land Industries Prof. İsmail Demir, who vehicles in the presence of the has provided full support during Undersecretary for Defence the award of this agreement, Industries (SSM) Prof. İsmail and to Co-President of the Demir. Forum Reha Denemeç, who is Signatures were given in an architect in a sense of this that Turkey is in an essential London during the Turkish- agreement and has made great breakthrough also in the defence British Tatlıdil Forum, which was efforts toward the realization of industry like in all industries, and established in 2011 to contribute this agreement”. emphasized that they are making toward furthering the relations Katmerciler has come to the major investments in unmanned between Turkey and the UK in forefront as one of the companies land vehicles systems under the political, economic, cultural and investing in Turkey in the field of guidance and leadership of the human areas by also addressing unmanned land platforms and Undersecretariat for Defence civil dialogue and at which is enhancing its capabilities in Industries. Mehmet Katmerci: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan this field with each passing day. “The systems we have developed was also in attendance. Katmerciler unveiled the UKAP with our stakeholders such as According to this International platform integrated with the SARP Aselsan are already the most Strategic Alliance Agreement, the - Remote Controlled Stabilized complex and integrated solutions advanced technology unmanned Weapon Platform at IDEF 2017 in this area in the global sense. land vehicles platform, which is last year and displayed this With this agreement, we will needed by both countries, will product for the first time abroad work hard to develop more be developed by joint efforts at DSEI 2017 in the UK. intelligent systems with valuable and will be marketed jointly all over the world in addition to the United Kingdom and Turkey. The production base is expected to be selected in Turkey. UK based Mira is a leading company performing activities in the fields of vehicle test systems and smart unmanned land vehicles. Katmerciler, through this agreement, aims to transfer its leading role in the unmanned land systems in Turkey to the international level. Making statements to the Anatolian News Agency following the award of the agreement, © Defence Turkey Katmerciler Chairman and CEO Mehmet Katmerci stated Mira’s Centaur 6x6 mid-sized multirole unmanned ground vehicle ISSUE 83/2018 61 DEFENCE TURKEY

The moving firing test Designed in a modular and operational regions and footage of the UKAP platform, structure, UKAP can concurrently those related to the platforms’ the development phase of be used for reconnaissance and integrated operations continue. which was finalized recently surveillance through thermal Within the scope of the and has become ready for mass or sensor mobile cameras and development project, a different production, were shared via for dispatching ammunition of configuration of the platform Katmetciler’s twitter account at military units. UKAP can also be is aimed to be used as a mine the beginning of June. utilized for the recovery of injured clearance vehicle. Katmerciler also exhibited troops and security forces According to the future both the UKAP platform that are caught in the crossfire projection of the Turkish integrated on the SARP Weapon and the vehicle is expected to Armed Forces, several System and Mira’s Centaur 6x6 become an important solution semi-autonomous and full- mid-sized multirole unmanned minimizing casualties in-theater. autonomous unmanned land ground vehicle at its stand during Development studies platforms are expected to be the Eurosatory 2018 Fair held on geared toward enabling the included in the inventory of the June 11-15, 2018. UKAP platform to function as a Turkish Armed Forces. UKAP, all functions of which task force in urbanized terrain can be remotely controlled, was designed as a multifunctional vehicle with firing, surveillance as well as recovery operations capabilities. UKAP is a tracked platform defined as a “genuine requirement for engagement areas” capable of reaching a speed of 25 km per hour and continuously operating for a duration of five hours. Delegations from Land Forces scrutinized and obtained information about the Weapon Platform. In the beginning of the design process, the vehicle was initially planned to be manufactured as a firing platform and now Aselsan’s Remote © Defence Turkey Controlled Stabilized Weapon System is mounted over it. UKAP Unmmanned Ground Vehicle DEFENCE TURKEY 62 ISSUE 83/2018

INMARSAT Help Governments Increase Operational Capability A Heritage in Safety, a Commitment to Innovation: Inmarsat was set up in 1979 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enable ships to stay in constant touch with shore or to call for help in an emergency, no matter how far out to sea. This heritage in safety has endured and Inmarsat continues to help governments around the world make a greater difference in the lives of their citizens. In order to help achieve this greater difference, Inmarsat has developed a global satellite Partnerships and Innovation: both to the rate of technological network architecture that not only How Inmarsat Became No1 innovation and to the delay helps deliver a digital edge to all Commercial Satcom Provider between government planning, their clients, but also recognises approval and implementation that Government users need to Governments in 2017 stages. additional security features The rate of change in In contrast, adding military and capabilities, augmenting innovation, coupled with the features to a commercial satellite systems to meet those specific rapidly fluctuating way militaries costs one tenth as much, requirements. conduct modern operations, has provides the most used parts As a safety-critical network, led to a partnership between of the functionality and allows a Inmarsat’s cyber security levels governments and commercial military to keep refreshing their have always been robust, with satcom providers such as technology every few years. ongoing investment ensuring Inmarsat. Whilst governments Operators, such as Inmarsat, continual enhancements, will always need to invest in some cost-effectively achieve this coupled with an ability to create military specific satellite assets, augmentation by enabling military a completely closed private those assets tend to be highly functionality on top of that already network for security conscious targeted to meet very specific provided for customers on their government clients. This means and increasingly rare mission commercially built satellites. when working with governments, requirements. However, buying a Inmarsat has seen increased Inmarsat can help deliver greater dedicated military satellite costs demand for this approach from operational effect for limited hundreds of millions of dollars and major space fairing nations, and budgets. compares very poorly in terms of its response has seen it become Inmarsat currently provides capacity or cost per bit within the number one commercial connectivity across the three years of launch. This is due satcom provider to governments operational sphere – fixed and rotary wing aircraft, UAVs, ships, submarines, mobile vehicles, and unmanned utilities or observation posts. The network is optimised for IP, and is capable of delivering connectivity globally over four networks: terrestrial fibre, L-band, Ka-band and Mil-Ka. With the launch of the high bandwidth, Global Xpress service, the constellation now consists of 13 satellites offering services across the globe. ISSUE 83/2018 63 DEFENCE TURKEY

in 2017 as well as the leading mobile satellite operator in the world. Currently serving over 180 government departments across 90 nations, Inmarsat provides services that range from a simple, satellite phone or secure tactical satellite LTAC™ link, to the high bandwidth Global Xpress™ services, all the way up to the above-Secret, managed networks that blend Milsat and Commercial satcom. In Turkey, Inmarsat offers its L-band and Ka-Band products and services to government customer via its strategic partner TURKSAT, the Turkish National Satellite Operator. Inmarsat and Turksat minimal user intervention before satellites, it doesn’t matter where signed the Global Express (GX) deployment. in the world you deploy or what partnership contract on 14 March The Slingshot applique and distance you need to maintain 2018 to strengthen its strategic small antenna converts in-service voice and data communications. relationship. UHF & VHF radios to L-band satcom, enabling interoperability Complementing Existing between agencies without any TACSAT Capability Beyond change to in-service equipment Military Capacity Line of Sight – Using Existing or security. By converting in- Many modern operations Radios to Increase Capability service UHF and VHF radios into include coordination with multiple Whilst the Inmarsat Global satcom devices, the SlingShot agencies, some of which will have Xpress service deals with the delivers BLOS voice and data different radio systems. Slingshot high bandwidth requirements of communications, extending can bring these disparate systems government users, the L-TAC operational range from tens together without additional re- service addresses the far less to hundreds of thousands equipping and without a heavy bandwidth hungry application of of kilometres. The omni- training tariff. Systems are radio communications. Inmarsat directional antennas mean that available for Manpack, Vehicular, has worked with hardware communications-on-the-move Maritime and Aviation use, manufacturer, Spectra, to deliver (COTM) is truly effective. Vehicle meaning travelling teams can a Tactical UHF Satellite (TACSAT) testing has been successful at maintain contact. experience for both military speeds in excess of 80mph, with For more information about and non-military government no loss of signal or quality, and Inmarsat activities in Turkey please radio network users, through maritime speeds of 40 knots, contact the Country Manager the combination of Inmarsat’s with high-force turns have been Hilmi Tekinsoy at hilmi.tekinsoy@ L-band satellite network, a achieved with no loss of service. inmarsat.com ,+90.5337070358, Slingshot frequency converter With Inmarsat’s I-4 constellation of +90533.9664966. and a Spectra portable L-band antenna. The service is available for lease over a fixed period (minimum one month) and provides a complementary service to existing UHF/VHF SATCOM channel availability. Once deployed, remote management and support is provided through a 24/7 network operation centre. Offering a combination of reliable voice and data connectivity that is available globally, independently of local infrastructure, the service is quick to set up, providing a fully configured solution, which needs DEFENCE TURKEY 64 ISSUE 83/2018

FOTONIKS - An Exclusive Business Partner in Turkey FOTONIKS Electronics and Electro Optics Company © BAE Systems is a 100% local investment Technology Company within the Turkish defense industry. It was established in the year 2010 with the purpose of Manufacturing, R&D, Design, Production and Life Cycle Support of Electronics and Electro Optical products. FOTONIKS focuses on electro- optics and electronics with the goal of “Turning Vision & Visual Information into Combat Power Dismounted Soldier and Force Protection electronics and electro optics are the mainstay of the company whose goal is to supply the Turkish Armed Forces Today products supplied by field of view. As such Fotoniks and allied nations with high quality Fotoniks are being used as top was tasked in an R&D program by products. of the line in EO/IR Systems by the Undersecratariat of Defense The Company is located in Dismounted Soldiers, Border Industries to develop optical and Ankara and covers a closed Security Surveillance Units, opto-mechanical components of space of 1400 meter square with Combat Search and Rescue units a head-up display system which it manufacturing, R&D, Quality and Special Forces. has successfully completed. Control and MIL-STD- 810 In the Information Age of the Later on to meet a local need Environmental testing through in- 21st Century, it is only natural that and future potential regional house capabilities. The company Electro optical and information needs, BAE Systems and will be moving to its new location technology systems combine their Fotoniks signed a contract to co- on 5 acres of land at the Kazan output to provide the concept of develop (co-produce and deliver HAB Defense & Aerospace informative superiority whether next generation, aircraft head- industry near Turkish Aerospace on the field or in a strategic up display system based on Industries (TAI) in 2019. command room. So it is not the LiteHUD (trade mark of BAE FOTONIKS has ISO 9001:2015 only important to “see” but to Systems Inc.) at the end of 2014. / EN 9100:2016 Quality “know” is also crucial. As such A head-up display or HUD, Management System, Ministry of fusing vision and data systems as it’s widely known, is a National Defense Facility Security to provide information superiority see-through display that sits Certificate and Ministry of especially in situational awareness directly in a pilot’s line of sight, National Defense Manufacturing is critical at all levels of the battle significantly increasing their permission certificate as well arena/theater. On the tactical level situational awareness. The system as NATO “Secret” Level Facility the ability to project this into the presents real-time, essential flight Security certification. human visual pathway (eyes of the information overlaid onto a view of FOTONIKS has been providing soldier) as ability to see and get the outside world, allowing pilots Thermal/Night Vision Systems for information at the same time thru to digest vital data with a ‘head- border security, reconnaissance, super-imposition of symbology & up, eyes-out’ approach. surveillance and Target Location/ data is very important. Under this partnership, coordinate generation ranging Through FOTONIKS ‘s R&D on FOTONIKS integrates patented from Handheld Thermal Imagers / development of a “Smart Ground waveguide technology used Target Locators to Weapon Sights Helmet” was developed which has LiteHUD head-up display (HUD) and Drivers Vision Enhancement an integrated thermal camera and of BAE Systems’ which is Systems and panoramic a see-through visor for providing approximately 60% smaller by cameras for armored vehicles. both night time imagery and volume and up to 50% lighter than The Company is also working on situational awareness data into a conventional HUD into the HUD Laser Gated Imaging with many the field of view of the soldier. This system for the HÜRKUŞ-B Basic potential applications including led FOTONIKS to development Trainer Aircraft that is designed 3D Lidar Mapping and FOPEN- of other visual information and manufactured by TAI (Turkish Foliage Penetrating Imaging. generation systems into a given Aerospace Industry). ISSUE 83/2018 65 DEFENCE TURKEY

Currently, the HUD system is installed on the HÜRKUŞ - B aircraft and the deliveries are continuing. The modular design of HURKUS HUD permits easy integration into both existing and future cockpits, such as the other variants of HÜRKUŞ platform and future jet trainers. In addition, FOTONIKS and BAE Systems cooperation has further evolved not only into the next generation variants of HÜRKUS platform opportunities, but also to FOTONIKS being authorized by BAE Systems for © Defence Turkey Repair and Maintenance of some variants of F-16 HUDs in the region. HUD that permits the Brightness FOTONIKS has successful FOTONIKS has also and Mode controls for the PDU as business relation and cooperation cooperated with other UK well as interfacing directly with the with BAE Systems, RDDS companies, mostly SMEs-Small mission computers for command Avionics and ARTEMIS Optical and Medium sized Enterprises & control functionality of the pilot. Ltd. with one team approach and such as RDDS Avionics and Moreover, under the content is ready to cooperate with other ARTEMIS Optical Ltd. of the signed contract between British companies for the future Under the content of the ARTEMIS Optical Ltd. world business opportunities in a win- contract signed with RDDS renowned optical coating win-win project model This triple Avionics which is located in company located in Plymouth “win” model further identifies as Margate, Fotoniks and RDDS UK and FOTONIKS which is winners of the program to be both Avionics work together for the companies are cooperating companies involved and the end- development of Control Panels on higher quality combiner users as well. (UFCP) mounted on the front of the assemblies. Teknokent Defence Industry Cluster (TSSK)

Middle East Technical defense sector, and with major and simulation, simulation University (METU) technology contractors. The ultimate goals systems; communication, park, ODTÜ Teknokent hosts are to fulfill the requirements of electronic and information approximately 137 defense the Turkish Armed Forces and systems; sensors and electronic industry companies conducting to position the Turkish defense systems, dataLink technologies R&D and has clustered them into industry as a significant player as well as the various related the Teknokent Defense Industry in the world market through high engineering services such as Cluster (TSSK) as of 2010. These technology solutions, products testing, calibration, modeling and companies have complementary and services that are presented maintenance. The driving force vertical expertise that provide to the international market. of the cluster is the R&D projects added value to each other’s TSSK is comprised of that are stimulated by the synergy capability and are developing new SMEs operating in the fields of between university, industry and technology products and services manned and unmanned vehicles; research. The cluster members for defense and security. advanced materials, CBRN employ around 2,500 R&D The cluster aims to provide technologies, protective vehicle personnel and at any snapshot added value to generate more and material technologies; human- in time, around 550 active R&D synergy and cooperation among machine interface; cryptography, projects are being conducted its members, with universities coding and encryption, electronic for the defense industry by the for applied research in the intelligence systems; modeling members of TSSK. DEFENCE TURKEY 66 ISSUE 83/2018

Hawkeye AD / M-SHORAD – A New Approach to ‘CLOSE’ Range Air Defence Searching for an effective peer adversaries solution to bridge the C-UAS Maintaining this theme of capability gap has presented the what the benefits Hawkeye warfighter with a dilemma until AD / M-SHORAD brings to the AUDS© appeared on the market warfighters’ Order of Battle in 2015. Since then the capability (ORBAT), we have seen that has evolved into Hawkeye AD / AUDS© created a safety umbrella M-SHORAD and now speaks under which other systems for itself as a unitary system could operate unthreatened. Its’ that delivers the entire C-UAS secondary capability, enhanced kill chain from detect to defeat. situational awareness, early In its current configuration it is alert and warning and precision the only system that has been targeting delivered a hitherto Mobile AUDS©, the predecessor to successfully deployed in an unparalleled additional precision Hawkeye AD / M-SHORAD mounted on extreme, hostile environment the US Army’s STRYKER AFV and performed peerlessly. It now of action and manoeuvre, has a deservedly high reputation often to the point of paralysis. with the warfighter (US Army) When used in conjunction with who regarded and described the weaponised UAS, the enemy system as a game changer. has a very effective and cheap Evolution has been rapid. means of area denial and stand- The current users were the first off attack. Having an effective to see the benefits of adapting C-UAS system, particularly a the capability and being able highly mobile one in Hawkeye to deliver effect at the point of AD / M-SHORAD, friendly forces greatest need. This was done are able to seize and hold the with great affect to the point initiative by denying close-in air that allied forces declared Mosul superiority. In doing so, it allows ‘Drone Free’ 3 months before the warfighter to project force the city fell. It is a fair probability and capability at the right time that having lost a key asymmetric and in the right place to create capability, Daesh’s’ freedom decisive effect. Therefore it of action and manoeuvre was makes the opponent stop and restricted and their military think and in reality this means decline became inevitable. This surrendering the initiative. This particular lesson has not been was clearly demonstrated in lost on possible peer and near- kill capability (sniper detection). Northern Iraq and allowed allied Ultimately the enemy was unable forces to retake control of the to deliver an effective counter skies. much uncertain place for to AUDS© unlike other C-UAS hostile sUAS3 state and non- systems that were deployed in state actors alike. Home-team parallel. success is measured as freedom Outside of the contact of manoeuvre and action out battle, live experimentation has of sight and influence of our demonstrably shown that the use adversaries. When integrated, of drones against a force without employed and used as part of a an effective C-UAS capability wider layered defence capability, has the effect of canalising Hawkeye AD / M-SHORAD gives forces. Drones, when used in the the warfighter greater confidence ISTAR / STA role are regarded as Hawkeye AD / M-SHORAD Concept and trust in his ability to deliver the greatest threat to deployed demonstrator exhibited at AUSA, October effective force protection. 2017 troops. They restrict freedom ISSUE 83/2018 67 DEFENCE TURKEY

The Armies Trust Us in Their Walk by Kadir Yılmaz – General Manager of Vaneda We are in an era in which change If I have to talk about them takes place very rapidly. Given the briefly I have to first say that we © Vaneda budgets granted, the defence have developed products which industry has come to the forefront are 100% water resistant. We are as the sector where advancements employing Outdry technology for this are first utilized. When I think about purpose. Unlike other water-resistant the work we carry out I can see that technologies, Outdry prevents water most probably the same products absorption without getting heavier. have been manufactured for Again, we produce different decades but there have been great products using special materials for advancements in recent years as a summer and winter conditions. We result of advanced technology. have a light boot series for increased The demands of both consumers mobility. We use all technological and producers are changing means in our models which are completely due to the ease of suitable for -39 oC and which do not access to information. This change become heavier when in contact with that we all witness enables us to water. We develop boots which absorb continuously renew our perspective and release the moisture that develops regarding the work we undertake. on the feet with Sweloft technology. We are a company with 45 years We are also very proud to be able to of history in footwear production. produce these products by using local We have been continuously materials. improving our production and as a With our plant which is established result we first started to collaborate on an area spanning 17.500 m2 Technology continues to improve, with the Turkish Armed Forces and we have the capacity to complete and the world continues to become then related countries. We have production for several armies of the smaller and we have no intention to managed to present products world in one year. Our engineers stop. We always want to produce that are well accepted around the continue to carry out R&D work for the best products and to increase world with the inspiration we get us at all times in the laboratory which the number of countries that we from advanced technology. We is situated in our production plant. cooperate with. We are proud to show have produced boots which are We see R&D studies as the most the world that high quality products comfortable, light and ergonomic important means to add value to our are being manufactured in Turkey with that can be used in any natural company and to our customers. We continuous innovation and a large condition and for any situation in are numerous and strong with our distribution network. which they could be required by an team which consists of 400 people Our boots are always in the army. with whom we love to work. service of armies. DEFENCE TURKEY 68 ISSUE 83/2018

Kent Periscopes – Sighting and Imaging Systems for Modern Armored Fighting Vehicles Kent Periscopes, a Gooch The company employs The EIP is a self-contained unit & Housego company, is a contemporary 3D solid modelling that delivers the unique ability leading international designer, techniques and benefits from an for the user to view the outside manufacturer and supplier of unity in-house Finite Element Analysis world through a standard unity vision periscopes, sensor suites, (FEA) capability which is utilized vision ‘hard glass’ periscope, vehicle sights and defense-related on all of its designs. Rapid and through a flexible sensor equipment for armoured fighting prototype 3D printing allows suite relayed to an embedded vehicles such as main battle tanks conceptual designs to be quickly LCD (unlike competing systems and armoured personnel carriers. manufactured and trialled, de- requiring a separate display and Continual product development, risking the design process. associated electrical harness). research, development and Kent Periscopes possesses The EIP designed for Kent’s investment in innovative a state of the art testing facility European customer includes a technologies ensure they maintain providing the ability to perform sensor suite that consists of a their impressive portfolio and thermal, and shock and vibration daylight CCD, low light camera market leading position. testing. New designs are proven and a thermal camera (LWIR), during the design verification and to further enhance the Providing the Best Solution and validation stages, while all performance, the system also for Each Customer’s Needs products undergo ESS testing has the ability to overlay the before they leave the facility. image from the thermal sensor Kent Periscopes works hand This world class capability has on to the daylight CCD or low in hand with the customer to been successfully employed light camera image. The system ensure that the best solution on the design, development, can also record footage, providing is achieved for each and every manufacture and verification of additional value as an effective scenario, whether that be for unity its latest EIP system, recently training aid. vision periscopes (UVP) or more delivered to a major European The capability to overlay the complex sighting systems such customer. thermal image on to the day or as the Sabre thermal imaging Kent Periscopes’ EIP System low light image gives increased gunners/commanders sight, or equips AFV drivers with flexible, situational awareness to the the embedded image periscope high-performance, enhanced vehicle driver. The driver will be (EIP) system. day or night driving capability. able to see obstructions and road

signs which are not visible when using the thermal channel only and allows the driver the ability to drive in weather conditions that are not possible with solely thermal solutions. Kent Periscopes supplied a second, linked EIP giving the commander the ability to see the driver’s view or an independent view from a different sensor enhancing force flexibility and effectiveness. All sensors are controlled via a simple and compact control unit to select sensors, adjust gain, © Gooch & Housego brightness and change polarity etc. EIP System Overview Clear and excellent Kent’s new product the same thermal sensor as fitted vision, even in the coldest of development is not just limited to in the latest EIP sensor suite. The environments, is maintained by the high-end sighting systems in Sabre sight developments include means of heated internal and its product portfolio. The company an integrated laser range finder external windows and a built-in continually designs custom unity as an optional extra, delivering ruggedized wash wipe system. vision periscopes for turret and exceptional capability. The company ensures that vehicle applications and is due to it invests in obsolescence release a new range of periscopes Passive Periscopes management, future proofing later this year. The much-used passive driver’s our customer’s investments. periscope (PDP) is also undergoing They work with carefully chosen a transformation, updating the technology partners to assist in obsolete image intensified tubes the R&D of its sighting systems. (IIT). PDPs are a simple solution and the driver’s ‘swap-out’ sight Continuous Development – of choice in the UK but have been problematic due to IIT Pushing the Boundaries © Gooch & Housego Innovative EIP developments obsolescence. Kent Periscopes EIP Main Periscope continue: Kent Periscopes has have redesigned the in-service PDP recently designed and integrated a Sighting Systems proving a cost effective alternative SWIR (short wave infrared) sensor In conjunction with the ongoing to unit replacement. Units can now suite providing unparalleled development of the EIP System, be returned to Kent and be subject night, smoke and haze vision Kent adopts the same proven to a mid-life improvement that will enabling operations in previously technology and modular approach ensure the product remains current inaccessible environments. This into its sighting systems. for many years to come. unique capability was recently The Sabre gunners/ A capability enhancement to successfully demonstrated commander’s family of sights the PDP includes the addition of a at Eurosatory, Paris and is has undergone a technology thermal channel alongside the IIT generating significant customer enhancement with the introduction which gives the driver the ability interest. of the TI Sabre which benefits from to switch between either an image intensified view or a thermal view.

Best in Class Kent Periscopes continues to support both current and new customers with value for money opto-mechanical systems with the aim of enhancing capability and supportability for years to come. The portfolio of products continues to grow and the company, as with the wider G&H A&D business, has a clear objective of offering ‘best in class’ optical engineering to its customers. © Crown copyright 2001 DEFENCE TURKEY 70 ISSUE 83/2018

G&H Aerospace & Head-up and helmet on photonic targeting and Defense Photonics mounted displays: G&H’s rangefinding systems to ensure Kent Periscopes is part of G&H expertise in designing and precise deployment. G&H supplies Aerospace & Defense Photonics, developing components for precision optical components, one of three business units in the imaging, as well as its capability and micro-optical packaging of Gooch & Housego Group. The to miniaturize subsystems, is well- these as appropriate. G&H A&D Photonics business leveraged in this arena. provides optical system design, Imaging across the infrared About G&H range: SWIR, MWIR and FIR. engineering, manufacturing G&H works with customers Enhanced imaging systems solutions to the aerospace & to supply the most appropriate address a wide variety of adverse defense sectors, including space. technological solution. Products environmental conditions such are commercial off-the-shelf as low light, fog and haze, (COTS), pre-engineered, build-to- Rugged Solutions for smoke and sand storms in print, or fully customized. Demanding Applications platforms including airborne, The G&H Group’s continued in Tough Environments land and maritime installations. focus on quality management Communications: Tactical Lenses from StingRay Optics, systems (QMS) across all communications require rugged, a G&H company, include OEM manufacturing sites, provides HI REL components and integratable and stand-alone consistency, reliability, traceability, subsystems. We support a number products, including motorized reduced risk, and reduction of of C4ISR (command, control, zoom. communications, computers, waste and downstream costs, intelligence, surveillance, and sustainability. Our quality reconnaissance) applications. management is constantly Countermeasures (ground- evolving, with four standards (ISO based and airborne): These 9001, AS9100, OHSAS 45001 and systems require accurate ISO 14001) forming the basis of modulation of the infrared energy. our current accreditation. We provide fiber optic, acousto- For further information on optic, and nonlinear crystal StingRay FireAnt Zoom SWIR Lens G&H, the A&D Photonics Business and companies in the Group products. G&H also works with major please visit goochandhousego. Directed energy weapons European defense contractors, com, kentperiscopes.co.uk, or (DEW): G&H supplies highly supplying world class infrared, stingrayoptics.com. specialized precision optics for aspheric optical components. Alternatively, email DEW systems including complex Rangefinding and target Southern Europe Sales Director mirrors. These are designed, designation for land and Sébastien Lenoir slenoir@ engineered, machined, polished airborne systems: Precision goochandhousego.com. and coated in-house. ordinance of all varieties rely ISSUE 83/2018 71 DEFENCE TURKEY

A 20-Year Track Record of Success Continues Emergent BioSolutions, a US- footprint, particularly across Europe based global life sciences company, and Asia to help support the CBRN © Emergent has a 20-year track record of and EID preparedness goals of the providing the US government and its international community. With its allies with critically needed medical longstanding history of supplying countermeasures to protect their products to the US Strategic National military and civilian populations Stockpile, Emergent is uniquely from serious public health positioned to offer its expertise in threats. The company develops providing chemical and biological and manufactures vaccines and threat preparedness solutions not therapeutics for biological weapons only to governments, but also to such as anthrax, smallpox, and international organizations such as operate in potentially high-risk areas botulism, as well as devices to the European Commission, North such as NATO, WHO, Red Cross, address exposure to chemical Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Doctors Without Borders. warfare agents. Its development and the World Health Organization Emergent reported total annual programs include product candidates (WHO). revenues of $560.9 million in 2017. for emerging infectious diseases To that end, as the manufacturer Product sales were $421.5 million, (EID) like Zika, Ebola, Nipah, and of the only licensed anthrax vaccine 67% of which came from the US pandemic influenza. in the US and Singapore, Emergent market and 8% from international “This year is a special year for announced a goal of expanding markets. This included sales from the company as we approach our its global presence and increasing its anthrax vaccine and therapeutic, 20th year in operations,” said Daniel product sales from international botulism antitoxin, vaccinia immune J. Abdun-Nabi, CEO of Emergent markets. In 2012, the company globulin, and devices against BioSolutions. “Our history of growth received market authorization for chemical threats. The company is began in Lansing, Michigan, USA its anthrax vaccine to be sold in targeting $1 billion in total revenue with one site, one product – our Germany. This enabled the initiation by 2020, with at least 10% of total anthrax vaccine, and approximately of a mutual recognition procedure for revenue from ex-US customers. 180 employees.” its anthrax vaccine to be licensed in Nearer-term, one of Emergent’s Emergent currently employs five additional countries in Europe. goals is to have a prototype Mobile 1,300 professionals who are With the completion of this procedure Manufacturing Unit by year-end. The committed to the company in 2018, Emergent has received plan is to scale down the company’s mission – to protect and enhance market authorization for its anthrax Winnipeg-based large-scale life. It now has 13 locations that vaccine in five additional countries, validated manufacturing process include a network of advanced namely, Italy, France, Poland, the to fit into a trailer truck that could development and manufacturing UK, and the Netherlands. In 2017, potentially be deployed to combat facilities across North America as Emergent also announced a contract emerging infectious diseases, such well as sales and marketing offices with the US Department of State as Zika, MERS, or Ebola, in the field. in Singapore, the UK, and Germany. to supply a nerve agent antidote The concept is to deploy the unit One of its Maryland-based facilities autoinjector out of Germany. where the outbreak is, collect plasma is designated by the US Department Under today’s climate of from those who have recovered from of Health and Human Services as a heightened threat awareness, the disease, and convert plasma Center for Innovation in Advanced initiatives such as the European into finished product that is ready to Development and Manufacturing, Commission’s Joint Procurement administer right in the truck. which is designed to provide surge Agreement, which aims to secure “One of Emergent’s strengths manufacturing capabilities during a equitable access to medical as a company lies within our agility public health emergency. countermeasures and an improved not only to meet our government “Through the dedication of our security of supply, coupled with more customers’ changing needs, but also employees and under focused balanced pricing for participating to find innovative ways of addressing leadership grounded on the belief EU countries, make it easier for these rapidly evolving public health that we can make a difference in member countries to focus on threats,” said Abdun-Nabi. “This, public health, we delivered on our preparedness against CBRN coupled with our core competencies development and procurement threats and emerging infectious in government contracting and contracts year after year and built our diseases. This is an important advanced development and reputation as a reliable partner to the component of global security. As manufacturing, and supported by our US government,” said Abdun-Nabi. the threat assessment has evolved state-of-the-industry infrastructure, “This has helped us penetrate other significantly over the past few years, ensures that the company remains markets.” the company has also prioritized on-track for sustained growth and to While the bulk of its customer offering protection to first responder achieve our vision of protecting and base is in the US, Emergent is teams and intergovernmental and enhancing 50 million lives by 2025.” committed to growing its international non-governmental organizations that DEFENCE TURKEY 72 ISSUE 83/2018

ONUR Expands Its Expertise with New State of the Art UAV Voice Communication (VCS) Solution ONUR’s VCS is an end-to-end IP based voice communication system which enables a flexible, reliable and effective solution for all types voice communication needs. The system is a special variant of ONUR’s proven voice communication solution, which is specially optimized for UAV GCS applications with cutting edge capabilities such as airborne radio integration with integrated voice and relay capabilities. The system differs from other classic TDM based VCS products by being a full “end to end” IP solution. Being based on open standard voice over IP technologies, it allows effective integration of multiple communication assets including HF/VHF/UHF radios (digital or analog), all types of telephone interfaces, intercom systems and versions to “fully redundant” and ONUR’s VCS enables a legacy audio distribution systems. even “fault tolerant” systems. futureproof investment and CWP architecture allow Even the simplest versions are seamless interoperability between users to access all of the built to ensure non-blocking air- legacy and new generation communication resources from a to ground (A/G) and ground-to- communication systems. It’s has very user-friendly HMI to enable ground (G/G) communications. been designed to meet and exceed reliable and secure air to ground ONUR’s solution provides industry standards in air traffic (A/G) and ground to ground (G/G) full range of features to meet control operations by having and communication applications. demanding ATC scenarios to IP based interoperability concept. It is designed to serve under bridge the gap between analog Due to its flexible design, the 7/24/365 operational scenarios. and digital communications and system can be interfaced with 3rd Different types of availability levels is fully compliant with ED- 137 party systems for a truly integrated are possible from space saving standard. ATM solution. “non-redundant” low footprint ISSUE 83/2018 73 DEFENCE TURKEY

ONUR’s VCS solutions are in use by civilian authorities as well as NATO member states in active operations for ACC operations, ATC operations, UAV Ground to Ground Stations. Main components of the system are as follows: ›› VCS Server: VCS server provides functional features such as component registration, configuration and control, device monitoring, authentication authorization and accounting features on the system level. ›› CWP (Controller Working Position): CWP solution comprises of a touchscreen human input device with integrated processing capabilities. ›› Integrated Recording Server: Without the necessity for external recorders, our VCS separation of system components ›› Supports optional features such solution, out of the box, supports ›› Comprehensive voice codec as messaging, ambient recording integrated recording capability support ›› Ability to integrate into other for all communications over the ›› Future proof open architecture systems such as aural warning CWPs. ›› Supports all radio types (analog, systems ›› Ground Radio Gateway: digital) ›› Can be used in both military and Each radio gateway module ›› Fully compliant with ED- 137 civilian scenarios is independently powered for standard ›› Military version supports crypto redundancy and feature redundant ›› Ability to remote control radios equipment integration, COMINT/ network interfaces for network ›› Supports all telephony interfaces SIGINT sensor integration, PLS availability. Since the radio (CB/LB/FXS/FXO/BRI/PRI/IP etc.) system integration gateways have IP interfaces, ›› Flexible vertical and horizontal ›› Ability to relay voice and data over access to both local and remote expansion the UAV systems via airborne radio radios are possible over standard ›› Inherent high availability gateway. network connections. ›› Suitable to 7/24/365 continuous For further information, please ›› Telephony Gateway: ONUR operation visit: have gateways which uses state ›› Fully customizable to customer’s www.onur.net of the art technology to bring total requirements communication collaboration capabilities to operators. ›› Airborne Radio Gateway: ONUR’s revolutionary airborne radio gateway enable access to airborne radios over the UAV datalink. Whether is it is a LOS datalink or satellite datalink our solution enables the operators to access to airborne radios as an integrated part of the VCS. Main features of the solution are listed below: ›› Optimized for RPS applications with very low rack space requirements ›› Flexible CWP options (7”, 8”, 9,6” or customer specific) ›› Built-in support for airborne radio gateway ›› Built-in recording capabilities ›› End-to-end IP based enabling DEFENCE TURKEY 74 ISSUE 83/2018

High Technology Solutions from CES Advanced Composites (CES) One of the major contributors to the increasing success of the Turkish defence and aerospace industry is not only the support of major platform and system producers but also the indigenous solutions created by companies such as CES Advance Composites (CES). CES is a platform component provider operating in the space of advanced composite manufacturing. It designs and produces innovative and durable defence and ballistic ware, as well as providing armour and defence solutions for vehicle and personal protection. CES has been undertaking projects that © CES have redefined the standards of the industry and is now gearing Among Açık Group’s primary Production in World Standards up to further extend its reach ambitions is to strengthen its Having been certified to to satisfy the requirements of position among the prominent AS9100 standard for the last five international companies from companies in the global scene, years – the highest indication friendly and allied nations, along through CES’s production of of quality in aerospace and with domestic clients. high-technology and high- defence sectors – CES Advanced standard products in the defence Composites is today a reliable and aerospace sector. solution partner for global Açık Group’s Venture At the Farnbrough Air Show, into Defence and companies such as Airbus, CES is presenting to the aviation Leonardo and Sikorsky. Aerospace with CES and aerospace sectors its The company is the CES operates as a subsidiary advanced composite solutions proud owner of the highest of its parent company, Açık from around the globe. Their capacity advanced composite Group. The parent company stand number is 2414. itself has been changing the dynamics of the industries it operates in, with its pioneering mind set and forward-looking enterprises. Açık Group operates a total of 14 different companies under five different company brands, employs more than 1,000 employees and has a turnover in excess of ₺1 billion. Operating in various sectors such as telecommunications, air conditioning, data centre system integration, cybersecurity, aviation and defence, Açık Group is a trusted provider of its global users, with its utilisation of latest technologies serviced from its local companies in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Germany © CES as well as Turkey. ISSUE 83/2018 75 DEFENCE TURKEY

manufacturing facility in Turkey and has a National and NATO © CES Facility Security Clearance Certification. CES utilizes its expertise in aviation and high-quality standards both in composite and armour segments in every manufacturing process.

Target for 2020: Global Success In terms of its goals for 2020, CES Advanced Composites is aiming to be delivering 50 per cent of its products to global customers and to become one of the world’s leading companies in the field of composites. Allocating a significant percentage of its turnover to R&D, the company CES develops solutions, while with its innovative solutions in has been declared as an R&D paying close attention to the spall liner and add-on armour centre by the Turkish Ministry of needs of today’s global markets , for land, air and naval platforms, Economy. has been manufacturing personal which is an area witnessing CES Advanced Composites ballistic protection equipment significant investments in Turkey. is in the process of renewing according to the highest of world CES Advanced Composite hundreds of metal parts with standards. With its experienced products are today being used on high technology composites engineering staff, the company many armoured vehicle platforms, as contracted by major Turkish designs and produces products as well as tank modernisation land vehicle manufacturers such that offer protection against the projects. as FNSS, Otokar and BMC, highest levels of threat. In the CES is the only company in and is expanding its R&D team design of its personal protective Turkey which developed modular accordingly. equipment, such as helmets, ballistic floor panels, armoured CES is set to continue its vests, inserts and shields, CES wing panels and pilot seat armour advanced production, enhance focuses on providing advantage for air platforms. its technological infrastructure and ease of use to the end With its engineering power, and achieve its targets in R&D user out in the field, in terms CES has become the only local in the coming years. CES will be of ergonomic design, optimum supplier for land vehicle platforms taking part in numerous global weight and easy accessory for add-on armour solutions and defence and aerospace sector integration. CES is also advancing the largest supplier for spall liners. exhibitions in 2018.

Reliable Solutions in Ballistic Protection From its premises established in an area of nearly 20,000 square metres, CES Advanced Composites provides its business partners with a wide spectrum of services, ranging from conventional methods to highest standard production techniques that require the highest level of aviation certification. Through its recent major investments, CES now has the largest production and R&D capacity in Turkey, that enables the company to fulfil its wide production portfolio in both advanced composite and © CES advanced armour areas. DEFENCE TURKEY 76 ISSUE 83/2018

Data Distribution Service Connects All Asset Types Effective electronic connectivity between all defence assets is now essential for today’s operational command and control. Moving from stove piped architecture to an environment where everything is interconnected can present huge security and configuration challenges. NICK PRIDHAM, of Hamersham Middleware Expertise, discusses how such challenges can be overcome across the defence sector by using a software middleware solution called Data Distribution Service (DDS). DDS saves defence programmes time, money and resources by automating the communications processes across all asset types DDS is a publish-subscribe communications software technology that can improve the flexibility and scalability of networks in defence applications. It facilitates the transfer of information between publishers – producers and senders of data – to subscribers, or those who consume and read data. This can be carried out regardless of whether they are using different operating platforms or systems, and without the need to connect to a central message server or broker. It can be referred to as a peer to peer communication method. DDS creates a common backbone communication method for every asset type to exchange data. Connections can be made between a wide range of devices in defence applications, vehicle. This information could vehicle and ground personnel. including air to air, air to ground, be GPS data, weapon stocks, The required information is personnel to vehicle, vehicle to system health, deployment exchanged, and a support vehicle, personnel to personnel readiness and a camera/video request is delivered. and many more. feed. This information is assigned Engineering, maintenance and Systems that communicate to a data topic called ‘general weapon logistics through DDS do so status. In this instance, engineering independently of one other, in and logistics personnel may need real time. Messages are sent Ground Personnel Requirement to know within microseconds and with a ›› Where is the command vehicle? scalable architecture, enabling A remote member of the ›› What is the weapon stock status? both large and small amounts of ground team may require support. ›› What is the engine and driveline data to be processed without a He/She needs to know: health? delay. ›› Where is my command vehicle? ›› What is the deployment schedule? ›› What support capability is ›› When is the vehicle expected to available? DDS Land System Use return to post? ›› How soon can that support be A DDS connection is made Case – Armoured Personnel delivered? between the Command Vehicle Command Vehicle ›› How long can this support be and Engineering Support. In this case, let us assume sustained for? Information is exchanged and a ‘general status’ information data A DDS connection is maintenance and replenishment is available from a command made between the command plan is created. ISSUE 83/2018 77 DEFENCE TURKEY

DDS Automates Connections DDS exists as a piece of middleware that resides inside the asset to be connected. Connection between devices is automatic using a process called discovery. This means network participants can automatically join or leave a network without having to configure IP addresses or port numbers. In a theatre environment this means any number or type of asset can automatically join a network, publish or subscribe to data and then leave. The connections are controlled automatically with DDS middleware.

DDS Provides Secure Communications One of the major benefits DDS Can be Deployed defence networking environment of DDS is the level of security to Any Device of the future. High bandwidth, provided. While today’s defence reliable networking can be DDS from Hamersham has systems can enjoy tremendous implemented right down to a very code small footprint benefits from connected sensor level, enabling a more (500Kb) and requires very little components, additional distributed approach to be memory (200Kb). This means network connections can lead considered. it can be deployed in deeply to increased security risks. DDS provides a framework embedded applications with The importance of high to enable all assets to limited resources or high-end integrity network security communicate, ensuring a computers. This also means has never been greater. As smooth flow of information. As that exactly the same DDS moves continue towards the defence asset complexity implementation can be deployed fully autonomous vehicles, grows, so too will the demand throughout the asset fleet. including defence transport, for highly secure, intelligent DDS is built for a wide range the need for security to protect systems that are able to process of operating systems and chip communications networks is data swiftly and connect a wide architectures meaning diverse becoming imperative. DDS is a range of individual assets. DDS platforms can become part of mature, widely used middleware is the ideal communication the communication domain. networking software technology software for enabling secure, that can provide the required high bandwidth communications level of protection. DDS provides for in complex defence systems. DDS provides for every indefinite Service Life Hamersham has aspect of security, from user considerable experience of DDS provides for long identification and authorisation incorporating middleware service life with something called to permissions control, integrity systems in a range of defence Xtensible Data. If newer devices and confidentiality. The network projects, including manned and with more data information than participant’s identity is checked unmanned vehicles. required are fitted to machines, using a certificate exchange Hamersham is the UK and then legacy devices do not need process; permission control European distribution partner for a field software upgrade. DDS is administrates what a network Twin Oaks Computing’s CoreDX intelligent enough to recognise participant is allowed to do DDS, that is suitable for use in a just the data that it needs and once they have been identified. variety of applications including ignore new or unrequired data. The system developer is then automotive, aerospace, able to monitor and control the manufacturing, automation and algorithm that encrypts the data In Summary power transmission. For more on the wire. DDS has the answers to information, please visit www. some key challenges for the hamersham.com. DEFENCE TURKEY 78 ISSUE 83/2018 The Increasing Need for Life Protection Products Elif Erdoğan - R&D Project Leader The global market for ballistic The increased use of soft body protection is estimated to grow at armor (bulletproof vests) is an above-average rates at a CAGR of accelerator for the market which around 5.5 percent from 2017 to 2020 is designed to improve soldier’s and is forecasted to be worth $11.2 survivability and protect army billion by 2022. personnel and special police task bullets. Aramid is fiber in which the The ballistic protection market forces. It is expected to reach a value fiber-forming substance is a long- can be segmented by geography of $3.7 billion by 2023. Vehicle armor chain synthetic polyamide in which at (Americas, APAC, EMEA), by type (body is another significant contributor within least 85 percent of the amide linkages armor, vehicular armor), sub-type (soft the ballistic protection market and are attached directly to two aromatic armor, hard armor, personal protective expected to undergo a considerable rings. Aramid has a more polar headgear), and by application (defense, growth rate over the years thanks to chemical structure when compared to homeland security, commercial) and its excellent capability to withstand UHMWPE. Therefore, it allows other there are good opportunities in the high-piercing ballistic impact. Not only substances to attach themselves to market thanks to the high protection these concerns, but also increasing the aramid. This allows the aramid budgets in many developing countries. competition between countries to fiber to be more chemically active than The defense segment dominates the demonstrate their capabilities is also UHMWPE. In addition to the polarity, industry with a 75 percent share of the expected to fuel market growth. its high young modulus (stiffness) & market and it is expected to maintain Investments in R&D focusing on the low elongation at break compared to its position over the coming years. soldier’s comfort, the load he carries carbon or glass, resistance to strong America dominated the defense and enhanced personal protection will organic solvents, good resistance market with a share of around 44 result in the augmented use of soft to abrasion and cutting, resistance percent. Its military expenditure was body armor. to thermal degradation, and low $1.8 trillion in 2014, accounting for 34 There are two constraints hindering flammability increase the use of Kevlar percent of the total. In 2015, the US market growth; fibers in life protection every passing House of Representatives allocated a ›› The high cost of ballistic protection day. defense budget of $585 billion which equipment As previously mentioned, the accounts for 54 percent of the total ›› High equipment/protective helmet and ongoing race is to develop life federal discretionary spending. This vest weight causing immobility of the protection products that stand up to resulted in a high market share, and vehicle/soldier complex threats and ultimately save it is expected to maintain its position The increased usage of improved the lives of humans while providing due to the huge investments in this raw materials in order to decrease flexibility and comfort. It is obvious that region. North America is followed by ballistic protection equipment weight is the industry dynamics are changing. Asia–Pacific and Europe. Increasing expected to create new opportunities in Increased protection ballistic level military spending by China and India the market. Therefore, companies are demand will increase the usage of as part of their geo-political strategies demanding lighter protective solutions, lightweight materials compared to is expected to further complement thus driving raw material companies’ normal. Asia–Pacific market growth. However, product development and creating due to the global economic slowdown, competitiveness in life protection. Ballistic, Stab and Spike Levels leading spenders in the world, including Equipment weight reduction is the the US, France, Germany, and the UK recent trend among market players. At A bulletproof vest is not designed have cut spending in various defense the beginning, a lot of effort was put to protect against any bullet, and body sectors such as space, aircraft, and into conventional materials like steel, armor is available at different levels vehicles. fiberglass (E- & S2-), and NY6.6 in of protection. These standardizations The major driver triggering the manufacturing them. However, due have been carried out by many above average growth of the market to growing concerns and increased agencies. However, the US National is increased global conflict and demands in terms of mobility and Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the terror activities and a recent rise in flexibility, many manufacturers have UK Centre for Applied Science and asymmetric warfare. been forced to use high performance Technology (CAST, formerly HOSDB) There is an increased demand materials like ceramic, titanium, are the two most important in the of ballistic protection products like aluminum, and aramid fibers, which industry. NIJ and CAST are the world helmets, armored vehicles, and demonstrate outstanding strength-to- leaders in bullet and stab testing, bulletproof vests: the three main weight properties, and a high tenacity respectively. In addition to this, any categories in the ballistic segment. and ballistic performance. armor that meets the standard of one The soft armor segment is expected Our aramid prepreg EF14 institution will meet the requirements of to account for 30.5 percent of the is an intermediate raw material its equivalent. market, followed by the hard armor used in helmets, body armor and segment, with a share of 29.7 percent. vehicle panels production with the Ballistic Levels While protective headgear and clothing simultaneous application of appropriate account for 21.6 percent and 14.1 heat and pressure so as to increase the What strength of attack each level percent of the market respectively, the protection level against heavier and of body armor will protect against is remaining 4.1 percent is accounted for more lethal threats like high-speed determined by ballistic levels. The by boots. fragments as well as high-caliber rifle higher levels can protect against the ISSUE 83/2018 79 DEFENCE TURKEY

attacks outlined for lower levels Body armor incorporates bulletproof, protection and testing methods. The but will still only protect up to and stab-proof, and spike-proof vests, levels of protection for body armor are including the threats outlined below. each with their own levels of as follows: NIJ Level IIa NIJ Level II NIJ Level IIIa NIJ Level III NIJ Level IV Areal Density Threat 3.5 kg/m 4.2 kg/m 5.9 kg/m 25.9 kg/m 32.5 kg/m Thickness 4mm 5mm 6mm 15mm 20mm .22mm short x x x x x .9mm x x x x x .45mm x x x x x .380mm x x x x x .38mm x x x x x .22mm long x x x x .44 Magnum x x x .30 Carbine x x 5.56mm x x 7.62mm NATO x x .30-06 x x .30 Armour Piercing (M2 AP) x Table 1 Body Armor Protection Levels The threat levels for stab proof vests are standardised as follows: When we talk about vehicle KR1 KR2 protection, spall liners are used as add-on armor on vehicles. Here, the Knife Resistant Level 1 Knife Resistant Level 2 first aim is to avoid being hit, second Energy Level E1 E2 E1 E2 aim is to avoid penetration. Spall liners made of light and advanced protection Energy (joules) 24 36 33 50 layers to help to protect a vehicle from Velocity 5 m/sec 6.2 m/sec 5.9 m/sec 7.3 m/sec the exposed threat. Total Missile Mass 1.9 kg 1.9 kg 1.9 kg 1.9 kg Maximum Penetration 7mm 20mm 7mm 20mm Table 2 Stab Proof Vest Protection Level CAST will only certify spike protection in addition to stab protection. Table 4 Steps of Protection Vehicle from The threat levels for spike proof vests are standardised as follows: Threat KR1 & SP1 KR2 & SP2 Knife Resistant Level 1 & Spike Protection Level 1 Knife Resistant Level 2 & Spike Protection Level 2 Energy Level E1 E2 E1 E2 Energy (joules) 24 N/A 33 N/A Velocity 5.0 m/sec N/A 5.9 m/sec N/A Total Missile Mass 1.9 kg N/A 1.9 kg N/A KR1=7mm, KR2=7mm, Maximum Penetration SP1=0mm N/A SP2=0mm N/A Table 3 The threat levels for spike proof vests Armoring levels differentiate a lot: European Committee For Standardization Ballistic Levels Bullet Type Mass Velocity Other Standards • 9mm • 124gr • 427 mps • .38 Special • 158gr • 259 mps B4 • .357 Magnum • 158gr • 425 mps • NIJ IIIA • .44 Magnu • 240gr • 427 mps • 7.62X33/.30 CAL Carbine • 110gr • 600mps B5 • 7.62X39/AK-47 • 123gr • 715 mps • 7.62X51 mm/M-80 • 149gr • 838 mps B6 • .308 Winchester FMJ • 150gr • 838 mps • NIJ III • 5.56X45mm/M-16/193 • 45gr • 919 mps B7 • 30.06 AP (Armor Piercing) • 166gr • 869 mps • NIJ IV DEFENCE TURKEY 80 ISSUE 83/2018

Leading UK Manufacturer Primetake Lands in Turkey In light of the continued development of Turkey and UK relations, Primetake Ltd, a UK based manufacturer of high quality precision ammunition, is delighted to announce that it has arrived in Turkey and is now supplying products to professional users in the Turkish nation. Michael Vincent, Primetake’s Head of Sales explained that “Primetake is an exporter with nearly 30 years of experience and has a suite of outstanding ammunition solutions offering enhanced performance and effect, that has revolutionised the battlefield. Our dynamic and focused expansion has resulted in new contracts from © Primetake around the world including Europe, the Middle and Far East as well as ›› 26.5 & 38mm Signal Cartridges to government organisations, and Australia and New Zealand and we A new range of signal cartridges include a number of defence research are thrilled to have arrived here in offering class leading performance institutes within our customer base. Turkey which has been a strategically and reduced cost, as well as a wide Working with these user groups, important development for us. We range of colours the range is headed Primetake has developed products also welcome the continued support by an illumination round for specific requirements and of the UK Government and we are ›› 12 Gauge Non-Lethal situations and is ready and willing delighted that it’s embassy has been Bird Scaring rounds to discuss any specific end user invaluable in the recent months as Already protecting many of the World requirements. we have secured our initial contracts. largest commercial airports, this In September 2018, Primetake We believe that the time is right for us comprehensive range of products is is sponsoring the Bi Annual Sniper and our partners in Turkey to continue also used to offer enhanced protection Symposium. The two-day event will the development of relationships, to air forces where airfields are focus on the future of sniping and expertise and of course business hosting fast jets and other military gives attendees the chance to test opportunities for our World Class aircraft out the full range of Primetake’s range of munitions”. ›› 12 Gauge Anti Drone Omega Sniper Ammunition as well as The product range includes: Offering A completely ‘man portable’ meeting colleagues from some of the ›› Omega Sniper Ammunition- Class anti drone solution fired from a World’s best sniper units - a simply leading accuracy and effect, with the 12-gauge shotgun and with an must attend event. UNIQUE option of ballistically matching accurate range in excess of 100m For more information on the round to the weapon system this completely NEW product range Primetake’s extensive range of ›› Alpha Tactical 12Gauge Shotgun can effectively deal with the threat products visit www.primetake.com, Ammunition A of drone incursions at a variety of or email [email protected] suite of products suitable for pump locations requiring the minimum set and semi auto tactical shotguns up yet offering the maximum effect offering everything from breaching to Each product is tailored to a irritant delivery specific use, which allows our team ›› Delta Operational Ammunition of technical experts to maximise the Specialist ammunition for the most performance of each round, giving demanding of users, from .300 the end user unrivalled accuracy and Blackout to our enhanced effect 9mm more importantly maximum effect. Counter Terror rounds as well as many points between the Delta Operational Bespoke Developments range of ammunition is in use with many Counter Terror and Special Design, development and Forces units across the World innovation are within our DNA, so ›› Pyrotechnic Devices From we embrace the challenges that class leading distraction and stun our customers set for us. As well grenades through to training and as extensively working with the professional market we are also able simulation products this range offers © Primetake flexibility and enhanced capability to offer our technical capabilities

Trusted partners

We’re working with our partners around the world to help them realise their visions for the security and prosperity of their nations. With you where it counts.