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Turkish Defence Industry – Reached US$60 Billion with its 700 Projects! Ayşe AKALIN Publisher & Editor in Chief

Turkish Defence Industry Forces but also the and export revenues in in 2020 with the critical closed 2019 with new defence needs of friendly the four years. However, support of the decision- records in terms of and allied nations. we should also consider makers. both turnover and Pushing toward the US$3 that the restrictions export figures. Several billion target set for 2019, and hidden embargoes In this issue, we would platforms, systems, and Turkey has increased experienced and may like to thank CES subsystems developed its export revenues to be experienced in the General Manager for the Turkish Armed US$2,74 billion in 2019, supply of critical systems Selçuk ŞENTÜRK, Forces and Security while its total sales and subsystems from Director of HENSOLDT Forces have entered revenues amounted to abroad may lead to Turkey's Ankara Liaison the inventory, while US$9 billion. delays for some projects Office Levent DÜNYA, the qualification and or extend the project HENSOLDT Director testing activities in According to the schedule. Consequently, of Sales for Maritime various projects were 2019-2023 strategic it is necessary to develop Optronics Harald successfully completed plan published by the new and different HANSEN, and Founder and started to wait for Presidency of Defence strategies in the short of SEMPRO Semiha the serial production Industries in December, and medium-term, to YAŞAR for their valuable process. Today, our the total turnover of solve the problems that contributions and taking country carries out 700 the sector in 2023 is may arise in the supply the time for our pleasant different programs expected to be US$27 of these systems above. interviews. In the worth US$60 billion billion, while the export Parallel to all these following pages, you will under the coordination revenues are planned to developments, the find the latest Defence of the Turkish Presidency reach US$10,2 billion. The Turkish Defence Industry, Industry news about of Defence Industries. domestic contribution which has shown a the international and Thanks to the growing ratio, which increased successful performance domestic performance of capabilities of its main to 68% in 2019, is aimed in the projects carried the Sector in 2019 and its contractors, SMEs, and to reach 75% in 2023. In out in Turkey and abroad planned works in 2020 sub-industry companies, line with the revised 2023 in 2019, will be more as well as the exclusive the Turkish Defence targets, it does not seem effective and more articles we have reviewed Industry continues to very far to reach the competitive especially for you. targeted figures with an meet not only the needs in the export market Enjoy this issue... of the Turkish Armed annual increase of 35%- by increasing this Forces and Security 40% in total turnover performance even more Crucial Programs Scheduled for 2020 in the Defence Industry!

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President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR and Vice Presidents Dr. Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ, Mustafa Murat ŞEKER, Serdar DEMİREL, Harun ÇELİK and Prof. Faruk YİĞİT, came together with members of ©©SSB the media at the Ankara said, “When we talk about made and to be made to be finalized, but we did campus of the Presidency domestic and national by SSTEK Company, not receive any positive in order to make an overall products, we don't think Prof. DEMİR said, “There or negative response, yet. assessment of 2019. SSB that we should possess all is still existing external This issue is pending, but President Prof. DEMİR also products and not share dependency in the antenna the seeking of alternative shared critical information anything with anyone. I field. We have founded a engine options is still with the media about the would like to express that we company related to the going on. We expect that activities scheduled for the are open to collaborations MAST system. There is no this will also be finalized upcoming year. with allied countries as long company dealing with soon. After the finalization Emphasizing the as it does not restrict us and sophisticated braking of the powerpack and importance of sustainability does not interfere with our systems. We accompany our the qualification of the free will and technology companies to support new production line, the T in the defence industry, Prof. 0 DEMİR said that they, as an participation.” technologies in the fields of process will become boron, satellite imaging and effective”. For the question institution, aim to cater to Underlining the need to the nano-technology.” of whether there is a ensure the effectiveness of deadline to initiate the (TAF) and that a continuous SSB President Prof. the lower and middle tier serial production structure for export has DEMİR: “T will initiate companies forming the 0 project, Prof. DEMİR said to be achieved because following the finalization defence industry pyramid that giving a deadline domestic consumption of the engine supply in advanced technologies to the company would in the defence industry is, process” by strengthening them via be an ultimatum due to in a sense, limited. Prof. the Presidency of Industries During the Q&A session, parameters beyond the DEMİR stated that they (SSB), Prof. DEMİR said, “In Prof. DEMİR shared crucial company’s power. “The have cooperated with order to create competent information about the restriction here is the many countries in the companies, we have taken latest status of the ALTAY situation of the country, defence industry and that important steps to support MBT. Prof. DEMİR said that so we do not speak of any they have contributed various investments, to there is a (T +18) month deadline. We can say that to the participation of be partners and to invest 0 schedule for the delivery of it will start whenever we companies in international in fields where we are the first tank, however the get results. We have four fairs and they have insufficient in terms of project schedule has not yet powerpacks available taken part in interstate technology with SSTEK that started due to restrictions from the prototype stage. export agreements when is a 100% SSB company. Our on engine and transmission. We will start the first part necessary. He noted that most important company Prof. DEMİR: “We made an with them, but it is not they have provided critical here is ULAK. This company application to the company very feasible to produce support to companies has been developing for the powerpack but the merely four Tank and then when the creation of a notable R&D products T process cannot initiate wait. We will pass this stage credit mechanism was that will overcome foreign 0 because the company very quickly, because really needed in this context. dependency by teaming up does not have engines and positive developments are with other defence industry Stating that they are open transmissions. We publicly available.” companies such as Aselsan, to various collaborations declared the project Havelsan, etc.” Prof. DEMİR: “The first in the defence industry schedule for the first tank system will be installed which require considerable as T +18 months. We were Giving brief information 0 and ready in April 2020.” resources, Prof. DEMİR about the investments expecting the application

6 Also providing information on the S-400's test process and the delivery of the second system, Prof DEMİR said, “The first system will be ready in April 2020 after the related training and integration are complete. We declared to the public that the second system will be delivered in the coming period. Co-production, ©©SSB etc. we don't mean history at the moment because taken any negative steps Unmanned Systems that construction for the first some details have been against production in order can perform missions to a ship of the I-Class has been studied. But this system to demonstrate Turkey's certain degree, there will initiated. The decision for will come in the coming positive approach and be some initiatives in this the construction of other period. We don't want to set good faith.” regard in due time.” ships could also have been a deadline at the moment determined. However, because some details are Answering a question on Answering the question the end-user decided to being reviewed, such as the deployment of F-35B on the latest status of initiate the activities for co-production, which is STOVL aircraft on the TCG negotiations regarding the first ship because there a corequisite for giving a Anadolu Multipurpose Turkey’s procurement of may be some additional deadline. But this system Amphibious Assault Ship the SU-35 from Russia, systems input for the will materialize in the (LHD) and whether there Prof. DEMİR said, “Russia other ships. When they coming period.” are any alternatives, Prof. has made an offer to us. We are finalized, the Defence DEMİR said, “We have never discussed this offer and we Industry Executive Board Prof. DEMİR: received an official request continue to negotiate. It “No substantial decision will be taken. for the deployment of needs to be discussed from However, it is difficult to development regarding F-35B aircraft on this ship. a broad perspective. If you SU-35 yet.” declare an exact date for This idea might have been ask whether there has been now.” discussed within the Navy a positive development Making statements on General Staff in-house but regarding this offer, I say Prof. İsmail DEMİR: the F-35 program, Prof. it wasn’t something that no.” “France's recent stance DEMİR said that any they contacted us with as has also affected the unilateral decision would an official request. There Clarifying the issue on SAMP/T program.” be illegitimate. Prof. DEMİR: is a wide variety of aerial SSIK’s no decision on the “We stand behind our Stating that they signed platforms that you can serial production of 3 signature and insist that a an agreement with deploy on the flight deck. ships within the scope of unilateral decision would EUROSAM about the At the moment there the I-Class project; be illegitimate. There is an SAMP/T program for may not be a problem Prof. DEMİR said the approach here like ‘I did it system definition studies with deploying UAV decision will be taken at and it was done’. We have in the previous year, systems having various SSIK meetings to be held always said that we are a Prof. DEMİR said, “Such capabilities. There are so in the coming period, but partner who fulfills all the definition studies are many alternatives instead it is not possible to give an obligations related to this almost finalized. After such of going to an expensive exact date of the meeting program and we would like studies, a tangible long- alternative like the F-35B, for the time being. Prof. to remain in this program. term activity catering to it is possible to utilize DEMİR: “As it is known, the Our companies have been the requirements of the continuing their production defined parties would SSB activities as if we didn’t hear ©

© be launched. But France of those who said, many has adopted a particular months ago that they have attitude in the last taken this decision and period and this approach would block the supplying has also affected this activities. At that time, when project adversely. If this we heard this, if we would attitude persists, we have pushed the companies may keep going with to stop production, the the other partner (Italy). entire program would The blockage here isn't have confronted many only related with us. problems. We haven’t Prof. İsmai DEMİR - President of SSB France's negative attitude

7 organizations in these cities say that if there is a request for them to complete activities that contain technological depth, then they will need close cooperation for niche areas, and they want us to coach them on these niche ©©SSB areas. With this approach, we will be able to following the finalization point that we reach in the much more interested communicate with these of this definition process development of the unique in this sector. There is a structures more easily unfortunately lead to engine (TS1400) and if the certain level of maturity by establishing clusters difficulties in progressing all parties are willing to in some regions of Turkey. in cities and we consider to the next stages of the face all of the challenges We come together with that this will be beneficial. program.” and compromise over the Organized Industrial The establishment of the the unique solution, the Zones, Chambers of HUB Aerospace Zone Prof. DEMİR: “In Pakistan national engine can be Industry and related continues in the Ankara the T129 ATAK Program, replace the existing engine. institutions in these Kazan region. We consider the Pakistani side has There are quality, test and cities and we have the Turkish Aerospace to be an consented to give an certification processes opportunity talk face to important driving force in additional 1-year period.” in the development face on the competencies aerospace in this region, projects in respect to the of such cities and how Providing information on and we will create an eco- schedule. Those processes such competencies are the Pakistan T129 ATAK system in this region, we can take much longer developed. We take Helicopter Program, will establish a Technopark, than expected for air along our main contractor the contract of which and we will establish platforms. The core engine companies on such was signed in 2018 but a center of excellence was ignited .We're talking visits. We emphasize the no progress has been in manufacturing about an aggressive two- necessity of added value achieved regarding the technologies. Efforts in year schedule. Even when to the industrialists; for export license of the the field of manufacturing the engine is ready, there example, if a company engine to be procured technologies must be are certain extensions in says they’re good at metal from the U.S., Prof. DEMİR exerted very scientifically the test and qualification cutting, we tell them that said, “The procedures of and we should not fall processes. Since it is an air we have a large number of export license application behind in this important platform, we should not companies in this regard for the engine are in field and Ankara will be a take risks. When setting and that a saturation progress. Pakistan has pilot region in this context.” the two-year schedule, point has been reached. agreed to grant an we have always said that The added value achieved additional one-year period Following the Q&A session, the issues that may arise in by the metal processing regarding the export the meeting ended with a such a process should be machines that we bring license. We're on standby. photography session. severely scrutinized. In this from abroad decreases, Could there be a solution respect, we can conclude if the material also comes In light of the information of an alternative engine? that the next two-year from abroad. So, let's rely shared by the SSB, We continue our efforts process is a process in on value-added areas. our editor İbrahim with the claim to meet which all requirements We don't underestimate SÜNNETÇİ prepared a this requirement with a and conditions need to the counter/machine. We comprehensive article for unique engine (national be fulfilled.” see that there is has been our readers entitled “How engine development a cutback in the world in was the sector's export program). Could there be Prof.DEMİR emphasized the area of sophisticated performance in 2019? a quicker solution? Turkish the need to attend to machines capable of Which platforms, systems Aerospace continues its value-added areas for precision machining. In and subsystems were negotiations on this issue. the sustainability of the order to avoid obstacles delivered in 2019? What Export license is an issue Defence Industry and in this regard, we also progress was achieved in that also concerns Pakistan said that they are trying emphasize that we need to R&D projects and system as well as the U.S., and the to closely comprehend have the infrastructure and test processes? What Pakistani side continues to the capabilities of the capabilities of production awaits the Turkish Defence negotiate with all parties. sector by visiting various systems in Turkey. We Industry in 2020?” Please We anticipate achieving a cities. “Since the Defence believe there should be be sure to check it out in positive result. However, Industry became popular, activities focusing on the following pages of this if no positive result is various investors and technology and niche magazine accomplished in one year industrialists have become areas. Companies and and Pakistan sees the

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2019 Outlook for the Turkish Defence & Aerospace Industry

by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ and Goals for 2020 The Turkish Defence sector companies, SMEs vehicles. The qualification after modernization. and Aerospace Industry, and universities. activities of PARS 4x4 are In addition, 90 40mm breaking new records in planned to be completed automatic grenade terms of turnover and We, as Defence Turkey in January 2020. launchers were supplied export figures in 2019, has magazine, have prepared in 2018 for use in tanks. successfully accomplished the 2019 outlook report • Within the scope critical stages and for the Turkish Defence & of FIRAT-M60T AMT • Within the scope of reached delivery phases Aerospace Industry and Modernization Project, the Armored Combat in Land, Naval, Air, compiled major activities modernization of 169 Vehicle (ZMA/ACV) Weapon/Ammunition/ and deliveries planned to tanks was completed Platform Modernization and Electronic be realized in 2020. in 2019. Within the Project Contract worth System projects, which scope of the contract TL 900 Million signed were initiated under Major Activities and amendment signed on between the SSB and the coordination of the Deliveries in 2019 July 24, 2018, the AKKOR Aselsan on December 31, Presidency of the Defence PULAT Active Protection 2019, some of the ACV- LAND Industries (SSB) as per System (AKS) is installed 15 ZMA Platforms in the on 40 of 169 tanks and inventory of the Land the needs of the Turkish • The first vehicles were the Telescopic Periscope Forces Command will be Armed Forces (TAF) and delivered within the scope System (TEPES) is installed modernized. The 25mm the Security Forces, and of the Weapon Carrier on 73 tanks, which NEFER Weapon System, carried out under the Vehicles (STA) Project, were named M60TM Laser Warning System, leadership of the Turkish the contract of which was Armed Forces Foundation signed between the SSB (TSKGV) companies and in and FNSS. At the ceremony cooperation with TÜBİTAK held on December 25, Institutes (Informatics two KAPLAN-10 tracked and Information Security weapon carrier vehicles Advanced Technologies were delivered to the Land Research Center – BİLGEM, Forces Command. The Marmara Research Weapon Carrier Contract Center - MAM, Defence covers a total of 260 Industry Research and vehicles, 184 of which are Development Institute tracked (KAPLAN-10) and -SAGE and Space 76 of which are wheeled Technologies Research (PARS 4x4), and weapon The M60TM MBT fitted with TEPES and AKKOR PULAT APS Institute - UZAY), private turrets for use on these displayed at outdoor exhibition area during IDEF ‘19 Fair

10 Close Range Surveillance Gun System were started System, Driver’s Vision on March 30, 2019. As Aselsan © System, Direction Finding © of November 2019, the and Navigation System, to number of delivered be used in vehicles within vehicles reached to a the scope of the project, total of 17 - composed will be provided by of 4 Command & Control Aselsan. FNSS will provide Systems (KKA) and 13 the Air Conditioning Weapon System Vehicles System, Heating System, (SSA). 2 Weapon System Fire Extinction System and Vehicles and 1 Command Explosion Suppression & Control Vehicle System. FNSS will also COBRA-II Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicles with manufactured during the Aselsan’s L-Band SERHAT-II CMR System upgrade the armor and prototype phase had been mine protection levels as the Main Contractor, • At IDEF ‘19 (May 2019), delivered to the Turkish of vehicles and provide and covering a total of a Memorandum of Land Forces Command maintenance services. 57 vehicles. As the ATEŞ Understanding (MoU) (TLFC) in 2016. The Project Deliveries under the Armored Mobile Border was signed between covers the supply of a total contract will be realized Security Vehicle platform, Caterpillar Defence UK of 42 Weapon System between 2021 and 2023. Katmerciler’s HIZIR 4x4 and MoND for the joint Vehicles and 14 Command MRAP was used. The development of a new & Control Vehicles from • The Special Purpose electronic sensors on the diesel engine for use Aselsan through domestic Tactical Wheeled vehicle and the security in the FIRTINA-II Self- development model. Armored Vehicle management software Propelled Howitzer. The The 30-ton class and 6 (ÖMTTZA/SPTWAV) enabling interoperability new diesel engine will wheeled ZMA-30 Tracked Project Contract was of these sensors were be developed based on & Armored Combat Vehicle signed. Within the provided by Aselsan. an existing diesel engine (ZMA/ACV) manufactured scope of the contract of the company and will by FNSS is utilized as a signed between the be V12 type and have a • Acceptance tests of carrier platform. SSB and FNSS, the FNSS capacity of 1,200 hp. The the second, third, fourth will deliver to the Land development activities and fifth lot deliveries of • Within the scope of Forces Command and of the new engine will be SERHAT-II were the 8x8, 10x10 and 12x12 Gendarmerie General carried out at the 1st Main successfully completed wheeled Tank Carrier, Command a total of Maintenance Factory within the scope of the Container Carrier and 100 8x8 (PARS-III) and Directorate in Arifiye with Counter Mortar Recovery Vehicle Project 6x6 (PARS III SCOOTER) the technical support of System (SERHAT-II) launched by the SSB Land vehicles in 5 different Caterpillar Defence UK. Supply Contract worth Platforms Department, types, through a The new diesel engine to US$ 40.320 million, signed a total of 476 vehicles domestic development be used in FIRTINA-II will between the Ministry of consisting of 134 Tank model. Within the scope be matched with Allison’s National Defence (MoND) Carrier Vehicles (TTA), 65 of ÖMTTZA project, 30 X1100-5 full automatic and Aselsan on June 28, DROPS Container Carrier 6x6 command vehicles, transmission system in 2018 and such radars Vehicles and 277 Recovery 45 8x8 sensor and line with user’s request. were delivered to the TAF. Vehicles will be supplied. reconnaissance vehicles, The production of 140 New The first lot delivery had As part of the demand 15 6x6 radar vehicles, 5 Generation FIRTINA (II-II) been realized after the for Tank Carrier Vehicles 8x8 CBRN vehicles, 5 8x8 Self-Propelled Howitzers, acceptance tests made (TTA), the initial contract Armored Combat Vehicles which were ordered as on December 10-18, 2018 was signed between the (ZMA) will be delivered. per the needs of the Land and other deliveries under SSB and BMC Company Forces, was started in the contract are planned on August 10, 2018 and 2018 Q4. The first batch of • A total of 47 ATEŞ to be completed in 2020. 72 TUĞRA TTAs were FIRTINA-II Self-Propelled Armored Mobile Border The L-Band SERHAT-II ordered in the first stage. Howitzer is planned to be Surveillance Vehicles Mortar Detection Radar, The delivery ceremony delivered in 2020. (Lot-I: 20 units in May having a 360° detection of the TUĞRA TTAs 2019 and Lot-II: 27 units capacity and fixed manufactured by BMC in December 2019) have antenna of cylindrical • Within the scope of the and Öztreyler companies delivered under the phased array, was placed Serial Production Phase, with indigenous and ATEŞ Mobile Border on an extendable mast on the deliveries of the local facilities was held on Security System Project ’s COBRA-II Tactical KORKUT Self-Propelled November 26, 2019. BMC’s carried out by Aselsan, Wheeled Armored Vehicle. Low Altitude Air Defence TUĞRA TTA with an engine

11 of 620hp weighs 125 tons • One of the Type 214TN with its trailer and has the REIS Class carrying capacity of net that is being built at 70 tons. the Gölcük Shipyard Command as part of the New Type Submarine • Prototypes of Light Class Project, the TCG Piri Reis Unmanned Land Vehicles ’s were developed. (S-330) Submarine launch and first welding ceremony to the beam • In 2019, the Tactical of the 5th submarine Wheeled Armored Vehicle TCG Seydi Ali Reis (S-334) SSB © VURAN, Land Vehicles Fuel © was held on December Tanker AKTAN, Modular A CGI of TCG Ufuk Test and Training Ship 22, 2019. The TCG Piri Container and Carrier Reis Submarine that is Vehicle entered into the that covers a total of 4 of width and 2,400 tons presently being equipped inventory for the first time. . Due to the VLS of displacement weight, is will be put into the service integration at the back expected to be delivered of the TNFC in 2022, upon of the bow gun (for the to the DzKK on July 31, • The delivery of the the completion of the LY-80/HHQ-16 Medium 2020. Capable of 18+ land platforms such as Factory Acceptance Tests Altitude Air Defence knots of maximum speed KİRPİ-II, EJDER YALÇIN, (FATs), Harbor Acceptance Missile System) the Jinnah and featuring a helicopter VURAN, AKTAN, Masked Tests (HATs) and Sea Class will be longer and platform of 10 tons, the Armored Bus (GİZKO), Acceptance Tests (SATs). heavier compared to the TCG Ufuk Test and Training Armored Recovery and Its full length is 68.35 ADA Class. Ship is also the first Maintenance Vehicle m, height is 13.1 m (16.5 intelligence ship of Turkey m when the periscopes Aracı (ZKBA) continued. • As part of the I Class that is fully developed and are elevated), width Frigate Project that is built through indigenous 6.3 m, draft survey 6.0 NAVAL the second phase of the facilities and capabilities. MİLGEM Project, the m and surface weight approximately 1,850 tons. • The 4th vessel of the contract signed in the • TCG Anadolu Multi- The submerged weight of MİLGEM Project, TCG beginning 2019 with STM Purpose Amphibious the REIS Class Submarines Kınalıada (F- Company, selected as the Assault Ship (LHD) was 514), was put into the Main Contractor in 2018 by launched to sea in May are around 2,040-2,050 service of the Naval Forces the SSB, entered into force 2019. The equipping tons and are operated by Command (TNFC) on on September 27, 2019. activities of the ship taken 40 (27+13) personnel. September 29, 2019. After the Sea Acceptance to the dry dock within a • A contract was signed Tests to be conducted few days are ongoing. • The contract for the on February 8, 2019 upon the launch of the The TCG Anadolu aimed Pakistani Naval Forces between the Aselsan- TCG Istanbul Frigate (F- to be delivered by the end (PN) MİLGEM (Jinnah STM-Havelsan-ASFAT 515) in the first months of of 2020 is planned to be Class Frigate) Project was Partnership and the 2021 and the equipping in the full displacement signed on September 6, SSB on the Half Life activities, the ship is weight of 27,436 tons and 2018 and the activities Modernization of planned to be put into the with a length of 230.8 regarding the project 4 PREVEZE Class service of the Turkish Naval meters. The TCG Anadolu were launched on March Submarines that were Forces Command (TNFC) will feature a 202-meter 11, 2019. The construction put into the service of in the second half of 2023. long flight deck with 6 of the first ship as part the TNFC in 1994-1999. landing spots, its length of the project was According to the contract, • The Test and Training at waterline will be 207.2 officially launched with which entered into force Ship TCG Ufuk (A-591) with meters, maximum width the ceremony for the on July 17, 2019, the intelligence capabilities will be 32 m, maximum first sheet cutting on delivery of the submarines (ELINT/SIGINT) was speed is projected as September 29, 2019. The to be equipped with launched to sea at Istanbul 20.5 knots (at full weight first ship is planned to new generation Sonar, Denizcilik Shipyard in displacement). The be delivered in Turkey Surveillance and Attack Tuzla on February 9, deployment speed of in August 2023 and the Periscopes, Satellite 2019. STM Company is the ship is projected as 16 final ship is planned to Communication the Main Contractor of knots while its deployment be delivered in Karachi in System, Integrated the project and the TCG speed and maximum 2025 within the scope of Communication System, Ufuk with a full length of cruising range is foreseen the PN MİLGEM Project Electronic Support 99.5 meters, 14.4 meters as 7.000 nm + 2.000 nm.

12 System, Marine Radar, • The contract on the Shipyard Command AIR WAIS System and Harpoon procurement of 105 ARES at Alaybey, Izmir and a Fire Control System, 35 Control Boats within contract was signed by • The roll-out ceremony will be accomplished in the scope of the Control HAT-SAN Gemi İnşaa for the ANKA-AKSUNGUR 2023-2026, respectively. Boat Project of the Coast Bakım Onarım Deniz High Payload Capacity According to the Project Guard Command was Nakliyat Sanayi ve Ticaret UAV was held on January schedule, the TCG Sakarya signed on February 17, Anonim Şirketi and ASFAT 28, 2019 and the maiden – the first submarine will 2019 between the SSB and A.Ş. on August 2, 2018. flight of the platform was be delivered in 2023 after ARES Shipyard. In order to The keel laying ceremony conducted on March 20. the SAT (Sea Acceptance keep up with the contract of the floating dock was The qualification process Tests). Then, the schedule, ARES Shipyard held on February 6, 2019 of the ANKA-AKSUNGUR modernization of the three will be completing and the platform was High Payload Capacity remaining submarines will the construction and planned to be completed UAV is planned to be be completed at intervals equipping activities of in October 2019 and completed by 5 February of nearly 10 months. each of the ARES 35 delivered to the Izmir 2020 and the UAV is The ISUS-83/2 SYS in Control Boats to be built Shipyard Command in planned to be delivered the submarines will be with carbon reinforced December 2019. However, to the Turkish Armed replaced with ADVENT composite with multiple the aforementioned Forces (TAF) during the first based MUREN Combat molding technique in 10 delivery could not be quarter of 2020. The ANKA- management System days. 3 boats will be built accomplished on the AKSUNGUR High Payload (CMS) within the scope of every month and the SSB planned date and was Capacity UAV has two the ‘MUREN CMS PREVEZE will be conducting the postponed to January prototypes; 19-001 (T-01) Class Implementation’ acceptance of 6 boats 2020. The completely and 19-002 (T-02) and the Project signed in August at the ARES Shipyard built Floating Dock is manufacturing activities 2017 and conducted with once every two months. expected to be delivered of its third prototype, the cooperation of the According to the contract, in the middle of January defined by the company TNFC Research Center the delivery of the 105 2020. The deadweight as the “customer aircraft Command (ArMerKom), ARES 35 Control Boats of the Floating Dock, version” are expected Gölcük Shipyard and will be completed within also capable of serving to be completed soon. TÜBITAK. nearly 5 years. The delivery the platforms that Powered with two water- of the ARES 35 Control will be included in the cooled, turbocharged • The delivery of the 8 Boats will be launched in inventory of the TNFC in TEI-PD170 diesel engines Fast Patrol Boats ordered 2020. The boats will be 11m the upcoming period, is each with 170 hp and 2.1 as part of the New SAT long, 3,30 m wide; they will 10,000 tons. The full length liter-volumes, AKSUNGUR’s Boat (MRTP-24U) and weigh 85 tons and will be of the dock is 175.60 m and length is 12 m, height is 3 m Fast Patrol Boat (MRTP- capable of reaching a 160 its internal width is 35.54 and its wingspan is 24 m. 12) Projects conducted nm cruising speed. m. The Floating Dock is There are 3 external load by Yonca Onuk Shipyard capable of submerging stations beneath each as the Main Contractor • The Floating Dock or lifting within an hour. wing with load capacities to fulfill the demands of Supply Project was There are two electro- of 500 kg, 300 kg and 150 the TNFC was launched launched for the supply of hydraulic type mobile kg. The Maximum Take-Off in February 2019 and the a floating dock weighing cranes on the Dock. These Weight of AKSUNGUR is boats were delivered in 10,000 tons, required cranes are capable of 3,300 kg and the platform 2019. The first of the New by the MoND Shipyards carrying 10 tons of weight is designed to function SAT Boats with a total Directorate General, to in 10 minutes. with an external load of length of 26.3 m and be deployed at the Izmir 750 kg in Attack/ Sea Patrol width of 5.48m have been delivered to the TNFC in the last days of 2019 where the second boat is planned to be delivered in the first half of 2020. Armed with a 25 mm STOP naval gun system the New SAT Boat with the displacement of 55t+ is capable of achieving 54 TUSAŞ © knots of speed. The Fast © Patrol Boats weigh 11 tons ANKA-AKSUNGUR UAV has successful performed live guided munition firing tests during the second half of 2019 and are 12.65 m in length.

13 • The A400M Aircraft Retrofit Contract Signing Ceremony was held on October 3, 2019 at the 2nd Air Maintenance Factory Directorate by ADS and ASFAT A.Ş. With the Project, the 2nd Air Maintenance Factory Directorate will be acquiring a very critical capability and will be able to serve friendly and allied TUSAŞ ©

© nations and our region in T625 GÖKBEY P1 TLUH prototype during flight test terms of the maintenance of A400M aircraft.

Task configuration at an engines with 3,000hp • The deliveries were • The 3rd and 4th altitude of 25,000 ft for 12 propulsion capacity to completed in July 2019 F-35A Lightning II jets hours, with 150 kg payload be utilized in ATAK-II with the delivery of the manufactured for the in Signal Intelligence Task Helicopters are developed last four CH-47F Chinook (TurAF) with configuration at an altitude by TEI. Helicopters out of the tail numbers 18-0003 and of 40,000 ft for 24 hours. 11 helicopters ordered 18-0004 accomplished their • The first certification as part of the Heavy maiden flights in February • The contract on the Heavy flight of GÖKBEY Turkish Lift Helicopter Supply 2019. The delivery process Class Attack Helicopter Light Transport / Utility Project. 6 CH-47F Chinook of the jets was completed (ATAK-II) Project was Helicopter (TLUH)’s first Helicopters were ordered in March and the aircraft signed on February 22, flight prototype T625 P1 for the TLFC, 4 CH-47Fs reached Luke Air Base in 2019 between the SSB and was conducted on June were ordered for Special Arizona in April. There, Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) 29, 2019 at the facilities Forces Command and the jets were operated by to fulfill the requirements of of Turkish Aerospace 1 Chinook was ordered Turkish pilots attending the TLFC. The development (TUSAS). The prototypes for the MoND within the the training activities at activities of the T129 Mk- (civilian and military scope of the Project. 6 the air base. The fifth F-35A II Heavy Class Attack configurations) of the twin helicopters ordered for Lightning II manufactured Helicopters continue, engine Turkish GÖKBEY the TLFC were delivered at the Fort Worth Texas and the first test flight is Helicopter in the 5 ton in 2016 (in groups of three facilities of Lockheed Martin planned to be conducted class and with a passenger in July and November) and for the TurAF performed its in 5 years (T+60 months) capacity of 2 pilots + 12 the 7th CH-47F Helicopter maiden flight on October 1, after the contract’s entry passengers is designed was delivered in August 2019. After flying for nearly into effect. According to and manufactured by 2018. an hour, the 18-0005 tail statements, the helicopters TUSAS. The CTS800-4A numbered jet (call sign will have a maximum take- Turboshaft Engines with • The 8th and 9th aircraft AT-05) landed at Fort off weight of nearly double 1.361shp power capacity out of the 10 A400M Worth facilities where it of the capacity of the T129 manufactured by Light Atlas Strategic Transport took off from. Production Mk-I and will be among the Helicopter Turbine Engine Aircraft ordered for the of the TurAF’s 6th F-35A attack helicopters of the Company (LHTEC), used in Air Forces Command jet with the tail number 18- highest class in the world prototype helicopters, will (TurAF) as part of the 0006 (call sign AT-06) was in this area. The duration of be replaced with TS1400 A400M Program were completed in November the project is projected as engines produced by TEI delivered to the TurAF on 2019. Our partnership in 8.5 years (T+102 months). in the serial production June 21, 2019 and August the F-35 Lightning II JSF The 2 types (Sea and Land models. One of the 7, 2019. Presently 9 A400 Program which is the versions) of Heavy Class GÖKBEY TLUH Prototypes Atlas Strategic Transport greatest Defence program Attack Helicopters in the 10 will be equipped with Aircraft are in the service in terms of both value and ton class configuration are TS1400 Turboshaft engines of the 221st Air Transport scope in the history of the planned to be developed in 2020 and the ground Fleet Command under the Republic of Turkey was and the delivery of the 3 tests will be executed 12th Air Transport Main suspended on July 16, 2019 helicopter prototypes is in the first stage. Flight Base Command at Erkilet, as a result of the S-400 planned to be delivered tests will be conducted Kayseri and the delivery of crisis encountered with to the SSB along with the following the ground tests the 10th aircraft is planned the US Government. Our Technical Data Package. (in 2021 according to my to be realized in 2022. exclusion from the program The TS3000 turboshaft projections).

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started officially. The local • Within the scope of the UAVs composed of 4 30], Security General companies presently T129 ATAK Program, a ANKA-B and 8 ANKA-S Directorate [EGM/SGD, 20] conducting production total of 91 aircraft will be UAVs, TUSAS signed the and Directorate General of and deliveries according delivered to the TLFC (59 contract with TNFC/SSB Forestry [OGM, 20]) within to their work shares as part firmed and 32 optional) in mid-2019. Following a duration of 10 years. of the program with the and a total of 27 aircraft (24 the signing of the main best value approach will be firmed and 3 optional) will contract, TUSAS and TEI • Makina delivered excluded from the program be delivered to the Ministry signed a sub-contract for 98 BAYRAKTAR TB2 Tactical after March 2020. In line of Interior (for the demands the supply of TEI-PD170 UAVs and BAYRAKTAR with the National Defence of the Gendarmerie turbodiesel aviation engines TB2-S AUAVs to the Turkish Authorization Act for the General Command – GGC (13 engines) to be used in Armed Forces and security Fiscal Year 2020 (Defence and General Directorate the aircraft. CMX-15D FLIR forces. 150,000 flight Budget) acknowledged of Security’s Aviation/ payload will be used in the hours were completed on December 17, 2019, Aerospace Department). ANKA Block-B and Block-s as of November 23, 2019, the US Department of Therefore, as part of the ATAK UAVs that will be delivered and the first flight test Defence was assigned as Program where a total of 118 to the Turkish naval Forces were completed with the part of the Countering T129A/B Mk-I Helicopters Command (TNFC) in 2020 prototype aircraft of the America’s Adversaries (83 definite) is expected and some of the aircraft will AKINCI Attack UAV with tail Through Sanctions Act to be manufactured, as be equipped with Aselsan’s number PT-1 on December (CAATSA) to transfer the 6 of January 3, 2020 the SARPER SAR/GMTI/ISAR 6, 2019 at Çorlu Airport in F-35-A Jets manufactured delivery of 56 helicopters radar and AIS Automatic Tekirdağ. The BAYRAKTAR for Turkish Armed Forces has been accomplished; 50 Identification System. The AKINCI Attack UAV with a to a storage zone for helicopters (9 T129A EDH + CMX-15D FLIR payload and length of 12.3 m, wingspan long term storage. In the 41 T129B) were delivered to the SARPER SAR/GMTI/ of 20 m and a take-off “Modernization Programs the TLFC, 6 were delivered to ISAR radar (are also used weight of 5,500 kg has a in the three leased ANKA as part of National Defence the GGC (a total of 18 T129Bs total of 1.350 kg payload Strategy” section of the were ordered). The 55th Block-B UAVs currently carrying capacity; 900 kg budget, it was stated that helicopter was delivered on under the service of the external and 450 kg internal a fund of US$ 440 Million December 26 and the 56th TNFC.) payloads. The AKINCI Attack would be allocated for the helicopter was delivered on UAV İS powered with two AI- procurement of the F-35A December 31, 2019. In this • Within the scope of the 450C turboprop engines jets ordered by Turkey. way, TUSAS accomplished Turkish Utility Helicopter manufactured by Ukrainian the delivery of 14 T129Bs in Program (TGMHP), first Motor Sich Company. Each • The first flight test 2019. of the T129B Mk-I helicopter of the 109 of the engines has a power Light Class Attack and T70 helicopters to be capacity of 450 hp (285 shp) Tactical Reconnaissance • The production of T700- manufactured by TUSAS with 5 blade props that work Helicopter’s Phase-II version TEI-701D Turboshaft as the Main Contractor was with Jet-A1 and JP-8 fuels in equipped additionally Engines that will be used rolled out from the hangar the first stage. Later, they will with Aselsan’s Helicopter in T70 Utility Helicopters with a ceremony held on be equipped with AI-450T Electronic Warfare Self to be manufactured November 25, 2019. An turboprop engines with a Protection System (HEHSIS) within the scope of the intensive flight test program capacity of 750 hp (544 shp) and communication Turkish Utility Helicopter with qualification and that will be manufactured systems was successfully Program (TGMHP) is being certification purposes will locally. The AKINCI Attack accomplished at TUSAS conducted at TEI facilities. be executed in 2020 and UAV is expected to be facilities on November The delivery of the first 4 the deliveries are planned launched into service at the 13, 2019. Following the engines manufactured was to be launched in 2021. As end of 2020. detail tests, the delivery accomplished on May 13, part of the TGMHP, a total 2019. Within the context of 109 T70 Helicopters in of the ATAK Phase-II to • According to the Armed of the program, TEI will two different configurations the Mini/Micro UAV Project execute the production Command (TLFC) will start based on S-70i™ IBH contract signed between in mid-2020. Phase-II of a total of 248 T700-TEI- model will be delivered the SSB and Asis A.Ş., 8 701D Turboshaft Engines to a total of six different configuration is expected SONGAR Armed Drone composed of 218 T70 users (Turkish General Staff to be implemented Systems with 5.56 mm retrospectively to 21 platform engines and 30 [Special Forces Command machine guns and a 200 T129B Mk-I Phase-II spare engines. SFC/ÖzKK, 11], Land bullets capacity will be helicopters that had Forces Command [TLFC, supplied. The delivery is 22], Air Forces Command been manufactured and • Regarding the additional planned to be realized in [TurAF, 6], Gendarmerie delivered so far. order of a total of 12 ANKA 2020. General Command [GGC,

16 • In line with the Kamikaze WEAPONS/ GÖKDENİZ CIWS’ weight • With the HİSAR-O Mini UAV Systems Supply MUNITIONS/ is expected to be around Medium Altitude Air Project Contract signed by 8.5 tons including the Defence Missile System, the SSB and STM Savunma munition and two operator as part of the firing test Teknolojileri Mühendislik • Close-In Weapon System consoles. performed in May 2019, two ve Ticaret A.Ş. in December (CIWS) for GÖKDENİZ high-speed target drones, 2019, 356 new generation Naval Platforms was named Banshe Jet 80 was • Within the scope of the kamikaze UAV KARGU- launched at IDEF ‘19 held launched simultaneously HİSAR-A Air Defence IIs, with an increased on 30 April - 3 May 2019 and from two catapults and Missile System Project, duty period, altitude and the system was rendered were flown over the Aksaray firing tests with warheads autonomy, featuring low available for utilization HİSAR Firing Range. After against • high-speed live noise level and improved in naval platforms. detection, identification targets similar to tactical target acquisition Equipped with Particulate and monitoring of the configuration were held algorithm, will be delivered. Munition (ParM/ATOM), aforementioned high- in the first half of October The deliveries are expected the GÖKDENİZ CIWS speed target drones, the 2019. Previously in 2019, to be completed in 2020. System will enable HİSAR-O System conducted as part of the Project, Fire In 2020, STM will also the most effective projectile motion from the Control Unit (FCU/AİC), accomplish the delivery of air Defence against Missile Launching System KMOAİHSFS (horizontal the anti-ship guided Autonomous Tactical Fixed firing) and FFS (Missile (FFS). After the evaluation, missiles, Unmanned Air Wing Striker UAV ALPAGUs. Launching System, it was announced that STM previously conducted Vehicles (UAV), Aircraft the system achieved vertical firing mode) and the delivery of around 130 and Helicopters. The 100% performance results HİSAR-A Seeker Guided KARGU-I kamikaze UAVs to System will also be and that the firing was Test Missile without effective against close- quite successful. The first the TAF and security forces warhead (AGTF) and in asymmetrical surface and KARGUs successfully HİSAR-A KTF-03 Missile warhead complete round threats. As all the sub- performed in local and were used in the firing missile tests with the systems are inside the international operations. test campaign in March HİSAR-O is expected to turret and units related to be realized in 2020 and 2019. Upon the completion power are located under the HİSAR-O System is • On November 16, 2019, of the final tests and the turret, the GÖKDENİZ planned to be included in the SSB announced the rendered available for CIWS could be easily the inventory in May 2021. launch of the KERKES- serial production, the first installed on surface Global Positioning System delivery of the HİSAR-A platforms since they do not • A series of modifications Independent Autonomous Project is expected to take require any penetration to (since the temperature Navigation System place in October 2020. the hull/under the deck. degrees will be different in Development Project enabling the UAVs to function in environments Aselsan without a GPS. With the © © help of this system, the UAV starts to function with the installed map and successfully performs its tasks by comparing the map with the data obtained from the field, without requiring a GPS.

• As part of the Swarm UAV Project launched by the SSB in 2019, STM successfully accomplished the flight, motion, formation, rotation and assault tests with over 20 KARGU-I Rotary Wing Attack Drone (Kamikaze Drone) Systems in the first A view from HİSAR-A Self-Propelled Autonomous Low Altitude Air Defence Missile System half of 2019. fring test executed during October-November 2018

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© may be affected by the © sanctions imposed by the French Government. On the other hand, according to the news in the Ukrainian press of December 2019, a contract on the supply of the AI-305 Turbojet Engine with 310kgf propulsion capacity manufactured by SE Ivchenko-Progress Company has been signed by Ukraine and Turkey a short while ago.

• The guided fire tests SOM-B2 ALCM of the Short Range BOZDOĞAN (IIR Guided) ground-to-air utilization, November 3, 2019. A net in line with operational and the GÖKDOĞAN the radome/warhead will type floating target at a requirements were verified Long Range (RF Guided) be rendered available for fixed position was used with the successful Missiles developed as performing under high at the first sea firing test test fire conducted by part of the GÖKTUĞ degrees of temperature) where an G/M the TurAF in November Project, conducted for are conducted over was utilized without a 2019. Development the production of the first the Ku-Band, active RF warhead. The ATMACA G/M activities of the SOM-C1 indigenous and national Seeker Head in air-to-air is expected to be put into (High Explosive Blast- air-to-air missiles, were configuration developed service in the second half Fragmentation Warhead) successfully accomplished for the BOZDOĞAN-GÖ of 2020. and the SOM-C2 (Dual in November and December missile to be used in the Stage Tandem Penetrating 2019. The flutter tests of HİSAR-O Medium Altitude Warhead) that are the • The development of the the BOZDOĞAN missile Air Defence System. The variants of SOM with ASuW SOM-B2 Missile with a Dual were launched with the first firing with the new capability and equipped Stage Tandem Penetrating cooperation of TÜBİTAK- missile, named HİSAR-RF, with a KEMENT data link, Warhead, and its ground SAGE and the 401st Test is planned to be realized in are still ongoing. The serial and flight tests were Fleet Command in April the first half of 2020. A flat production contract was completed in 2019. The 2019; the test fire was run slab slotted RF antenna signed between the SSB firing tests of the SOM-B2 from the F-16 wing on the positioned over a steering and Roketsan in October Air Launched Cruise Missile ground in November 2019 gimbal mechanism will be 2018 and it was stated that (ALCM) were conducted in and the missile successfully available on the missile. so far, a total of 495 SOM the second half of 2019 and destroyed the high-speed The HİSAR-RF contains the ALCMs have been ordered the targets were destroyed target drone at an altitude deployment system in the in two different groups through high precision of 4 km. The execution HİSAR-A/O, yet it has some (80+415). However, since shooting. Meanwhile, the of the air-to-air fire tests different features in terms the TR-40 turbojet engine new capabilities added were planned to be held in of aerodynamics. manufactured by French to the SOM-B1 ALCM 2020 with the BOZDOĞAN Safran Power Units, with Missile and the project is • Firing tests were executed planned to be completed from the ground with the in 2021. The BOZDOĞAN ATMACA Surface - to- Missile with a range of Surface Guided Missile 25km, capable of speeding (G/M) at the Sinop Missile up to 3 Mach, is expected to Test Range first in May and be included in the inventory then in September 2019. of the TurAF in 2021. The The first firing test from ground guided fire tests the sea was successfully

TÜBİTAK-SAGE of the GÖKDOĞAN Long © conducted from the TCG © Range Air-to-Air Missile Kınalıada Corvette on BOZDOĞAN IIR Guided VVR Air-to-Air Missile developed in parallel with

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the BOZDOĞAN short range Air-to-Air Missile was completed again at the end of 2019. The Rosoboron Export Rosoboron ©

execution of the air-to-air © tests of the GÖKDOĞAN Long Range Missile, which will have a range of 65-70 km, is planned to take place in 2020 and the missile is planned to be included in the inventory in 2021. Major components of the S-400 Triumph Battery (from left to right); the 5P85TE3 Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL), X-Band 92N6E Grave Stone Engagement and Fire Control Radar and • The delivery of the C-Band 3D 96L6E Surveillance and Tracking Radar first S-400 Triumph 20mm that will be used in • The delivery of the manufactured by Turkish Long Range Air and various land, sea and air indigenously designed companies. One of the Missile Defence System platforms, particularly the and manufactured most critical components, composed of two separate T129 ATAK Helicopter, was guidance kits HGK-84, the laser detector, is also battalions each with 8 signed by the SSB and TR HGK-82 KGK-82, KGK- an indigenous product. launchers according Mekatronik Sistemler A.Ş. 83, LGK-82, LGK-84 and Likewise, the control to the contract signed - a joint venture of TUSAS – TEBER, MAM-C and algorithms used in LGK-82 between Turkey and Sarsılmaz Silah Sanayi A.Ş. MAM-L smart munitions and LGK-84s are different. Russia on April 11, 2017 According to the project and UMTAS, L-UMTAS was completed on 12-25 schedule, the production Missiles continued in 2019 • The Miniature Bomb June 2019 (first battalion) of 4 prototypes will be as well. In accordance with known as the Indigenous and on 27 August-15 accomplished within 30 the contracts signed both SDB (Small Diameter September 2019 (second months and the serial with the MoND and the Bomb) is being produced battalion). After the production of 30 guns will SSB, Aselsan, during nearly under the cooperation of installation and training be realized during the first 5 years, accomplished Aselsan – TÜBİTAK/ SAGE. operations with the first phase. the delivery of over 1,500 Significant progress was S-400 Battalion assigned LGK series and also over made in the certification under the auspices of 1,500 HGK series smart • The indigenous laser flights conducted in 2019 the 1st S-400 Fleet (call munitions to the TurAF gun ARMOL successfully with the Miniature Bomb sign ZAFER/TRIUMPH) and the deliveries continue passed acceptance tests and Multiple Transport located at Mürted Airport on a monthly basis. In line and was included in the Racks and the activities Base Command, the test with existing orders, the activities were launched inventory of the TurAF. are almost finalized. With the participation deliveries are expected to The Miniature Bomb is on November 25, 2019. The continue until the end of of the SSB, Aselsan, expected to be included in delivery of the missiles to 2020. LGK-82 and LGK-84 Roketsan, TÜBİTAK the inventory of the TurAF be used in the first S-400 LGBs have similar features BİLGEM and Ermaksan, in 2020. With the help of System was accomplished with GBU-12 and GBU-10 the Laser Technologies the Multiple Transport by sea in the beginning of Paveway II LGBs in terms Center of Excellence was Rack (Smart Rack) is December 2019. Missiles of shape and size, yet established and started capable of destroying a transferred from Russia their internal design is by sea were disembarked operations. total of 8 enemy targets completely different from up to a range of 55 nm at Derince Port and Paveway IIs. The GBU- (100 km) in a single sortie then transported to • A record was beaten in 10/12 Paveway II LGBs have by carrying 4 Indigenous Ankara. The first S-400 terms of muzzle energy pneumatic propulsion SDBs in the single station System is expected to be during shooting with systems for the blades, of the F-16 jet and 8 operational in April 2020. the Electromagnetic while the Aselsan LGK- Indigenous SDBs in two Rail Gun System TUFAN. 82/84 munitions utilize an stations. The total weight The Center of Excellence electric Blade Propulsion • In April 2019, the contract of the Miniature Bomb for Electromagnetic System. On the other hand, on the Project for the is 135 kg and there is a Launching Technologies the laser sensor within the Development of a 20 mm kinetic piercing warhead was built with the munitions (semi-active Cannon for the domestic and a PBX-9 explosive participation of Aselsan laser seeker), thermal development and that weighs nearly 8kg and TÜBİTAK SAGE and battery and Guidance production of the Gatling on the bomb. The front it has started operations. type gun with a caliber of Computer are completely part of the Miniature

20 Bomb is manufactured with custom production steel and during the tests the bomb penetrated a 1m-thick concrete wall reinforced with steel.

• A new fire test was conducted on December 20, 2019 as part of the AKYA Indigenous Heavy Class Torpedo Development Program executed under the During the first half of 2019 the ÇAFRAD System prototype was installed at the Naval coordination of the Electronic Warfare Test and Training Field of the ARMERKOM at Tuzla, Istanbul for testing Presidency of Defence purpose Industries with the participation of many local of November 2019, the ELECTRONIC as an indigenous and companies, with Roketsan number of MPT-76s in SYSTEMS national CMS to all the as the Main Contractor. the inventory exceeded submarines that may • The New Generation According to the latest 52,000. As of October 2019, be either modernized or Network Enabled Data information, the test was the number of 5.56mm built from scratch, with Integrated Combat conducted at a depth of infantry rifles (MPT-55, the name MÜREN, and Management System 40m on a floating test MPT-55K and SAR223) to naval and air platforms (ADVENT) began in platform. According to manufactured by MKEK, with the name MARTI. 2010, launched with the Strategic Plan 2017- KaleKalıp and Sarsılmaz Today, a 100% national the cooperation of the 2021 document published exceeded 43,500. ADVENT CMS is achieved TNFC Research Center by the SSB in February with the utilization of Command and Havelsan 51 Sub Systems, 120 2017, 50% of the critical • Developed and to fulfill the modern Software Configuration sub-system qualification manufactured by MKEK Combat Management activities as part of the to be utilized in the Components, nearly 550 System (CMS) with AKYA Indigenous Heavy M60T Fırat and Leopard Software Units and 13 Network Centric Warfare Class Torpedo Program 2A4 Main Battle Tanks, million lines of code. of the TNFC’s air, surface, will be completed in 2020 the indigenous 120mm underwater and land • The High speed and the remaining 50% HE-T (MOD300) Tank platforms and was Indigenous and of such activities will be Gun Munition’s serial integrated to the 4th National Şimşek drone completed in 2021. In this production was launched. ship, the TCG Kınalıada developed by TUSAS way, foreign dependency In line with the first Corvette of the MİLGEM was shot successfully in in terms of critical sub- contract that covered a Project, and was delivered the guided missile test systems will be abolished total of 8,000 munitions, on 29 September 2019. In executed in Sinop on within two years. The AKYA the delivery of the first 2020, the ADVENT CMS December 11, 2018 (with Indigenous Heavy Class 1,000 tank guns, was retrofit operations will be the RIM-162B Block 1 Torpedo is expected to accomplished in December conducted over the 3rd Improved SeaSparrow be utilized in the PREVEZE 2018. The efforts towards MİLGEM Corvette, the [ESSM] Guided Missile) Class Submarines that the production and TCG Burgazada, and in the with the Multifunctional will be equipped with the delivery of the remaining aftermath, the first trials in Phased Array Radar MÜREN CMS for the first 7,000 munitions to the terms of Network Enabled (ÇAFRAD) System’s time. TLFC continued in 2019. Capability and Joint (there are 2-3 similar in The muzzle energy of the Engagement capabilities the world) technological 120 mm HE-T Munition with • The deliveries of 7.62 mm will be realized in 2020 demonstration prototype a complete round weight MPT-76 and 5.56 mm MPT- with the participation of and its delivery was of 27.5 kg is 870 m/s and 55 and SAR223 Infantry the TCG Burgazada and accomplished in the first its effective range is 4 km. Rifles,KNT-76 Designated TCG Kınalıada . half of 2019. The prototype In the meantime, MKEK Marksman Rifles (1,200+) The ADVENT CMS will system installed at the has been developing 120 and Indigenous Local not only be installed Naval Electronic Warfare mm HEAT (High Explosive Handgun TP9SF METE in surface ships; it will Test and Training Field Anti-Tank) munition for the to the TurAF and Security also add a capability (at the Naval Academy) Forces continued. As ALTAY AMT. of the Research Center

21 Command (ArMerKom) at Support System Device contractor of the Project (TCG Turgutreis) MEHS were Tuzla is still being utilized formed over the BMC on the Supply of RAKAS delivered to the TNFC in for the activities planned product BMC 380-26Z and MUKAS, the contract 2019. Within the scope of for ÇAFRAD Phase-II. Tactical Wheeled Vehicle of which was signed on the Yavuz-MEHS Project Gallium – Arsenide (GaAs) with armored cabins and September 7, 2012 and the executed by Aselsan with based Transfer/Receive in 6x6 configurations delivery of one RAKAS and national resources, the (T/R) Modules exist in the fulfills the functions of one MUKAS system formed Cutlass-B1 ESM System prototype system and detection, identification over a tactical vehicle will located at the tip of the Gallium – Nitrat (GaN) based and navigation, the Radar be accomplished within foremast of the Yavuz T/R Modules will remain Electronic Attack System the scope of the project. Class Frigate was replaced in the serial production Device enables the jamming Besides, mobile generator with the ARES-2NC ESM model to be manufactured and neutralization of the systems formed over a System antenna and EW as part of Phase-II. The target radars. 4-wheeled tactical vehicle Suite Operator Console ÇAFRAD System is actually each for RAKAS and MUKAS was integrated to the SHM, composed of 4 radars • Delivery of the MUKAS (to generate power required merely the panels of the comprising the Multi- System manufactured by in areas without a network) Chaff/Flare Launchers were Functional Radar (MFR), Aselsan as part of the Radar and 10 portable OPKAR altered while the Launchers Illuminator Radar (IR), Long Jamming and Deception Electronic Attack Systems (Mk36 SRBOC System and Range Radar (LRR) and the Simulator (RAKAS) and will be delivered to the Mk137 Launchers) remained IFF System. Communication Jamming TLFC with MUKAS. The the same. Moreover, the and Deception Simulator remaining deliveries within processor units were • The TurAF Low Altitude (MUKAS) Project was the Project are expected to changed, and the system Radar (AIR) System accomplished in 2019. be completed in 2020. was rendered automatic. Project Contract was Of the two systems both The existing launchers signed. Within the scope formed over 6-wheeled • As part of the Project and circuit breakers were of the AIR System Project vehicles produced by BMC, for the Implantation of preserved, and all other contract signed between RAKAS was developed for the National Electronic hardware were renewed. the SSB and Aselsan on the TNFC and MUKAS was Warfare Suite for Yavuz May 1, 2019 during IDEF developed for the TLFC. Class Frigate (MEHS), the • The flight tests of the ‘19, 5 Low Altitude Radar Aselsan was the main third (TCG Yavuz) and fourth National UAV Satellite Systems will be supplied. Communication (SatCom) In the company’s public System manufactured by announcement (PDP) upon the C2Tech Company, one the permission of the SSB of the affiliates of Turkish dated May 17, 2019, the total Aerospace (TUSAS), were amount of the contract successfully completed was stated to be TL 450 over ANKA-S UAV in Million. On account of the December 2019. In August technology it owns, Aselsan 2018, C2Tech Company will complete the Project signed a contract with within a short period of 3 TUSAS on the utilization years and deliver the first of Ku-Band National AIR System that will operate UAV SatCom System in in S-Band frequency (the an ITAR Free structure in same frequency band ANKA-S UAV platforms. with EIRS) with a mobile The C2Tech National UAV structure with an AESA type SatCom terminal features antenna (to be carried over an 18-inch (45.72 cm) dish a tactical vehicle with 8 type antenna, and has a wheels) to the TurAF in 2022. weight of 13.750 kg and data transfer rate of 20 • Within the framework megabytes. As part of the of the New Generation Project, the initial stages Radar Electronic Support/ of the product tests were Electronic Attack (REDET- launched in May 2019 II) Project, the first Radar and the first test flight Electronic Support System over the ANKA-S UAV was delivered to the TLFC was realized in October in November 2019. While C2Tech’s airborne SatCom antenna for ANKA UAVs 2019. In the first stage, Aselsan’s Radar Electronic C2Tech will accomplish the

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in November 2019 and system was successfully run. Port and Sea Acceptance Tests of the PNS/M Hamza Submarine will be executed in 2020.

• The contract for the Ku-Band Satellite Communication System Internet ©

© Project was signed with the SSB on April 10, 2014. Within KILIÇ-II Class FPB TCG Meltem fitted with KASUMSIS antenna the scope of the Project, numerous Ku-Band satellite delivery of two Ku-Band export licenses have to systems enabling the fire communication ship-borne National UAV SatCom be obtained from the US support components’ terminals in Type-1 and Systems in accordance Congress for the additional execution of their command Type-2 configurations were with the contract. As per requirements. On the other control and observation successfully integrated to the new contract to be hand, due to the ITAR functions on the battlefield. surface platforms under the signed subsequently restrictions, the utilization The whole group of the service of TNFC. Aselsan was with TUSAS, C2Tech will of the ViaSat’s SatCom Armored Personnel Carriers the Main Contractor of the be making the delivery terminal over the Armed and Tactical Wheeled Project where the last Ship of additional National UAV is not favored by many. platforms was equipped Satellite Communication UAV SatCom Systems to out of Aselsan’s campuses System was put into the be used in ANKA-S UAV • The delivery of the third and they were delivered to service of Naval Forces platforms (initially over 8 group of the 122 mm the 2nd Main Maintenance Command in February 2019, ANKA-S ordered for the Sakarya Multiple Rocket Factory Directorate in upon the completion of its TNFC). According to the Launch System Fire Control Kayseri. acceptance processes. information we received, and Communication initially the delivery of System Project fo r • The Factory Acceptance National UAV SatCom fulfilling the requirements • Delivery of the X-Band Tests (FAT) of the ARES- System with a 10Mbps of the TLFC, conducted Satellite Communication 2SC/P Submarine data transfer rate capacity by Roketsan as the Main System in line with the Electronic Support (ES) will be delivered in the Contractor, was successfully contract valued at US$ System manufactured first group, starting from launched in 2019. As part 38 million for the Supply for the second submarine the second group new of the third and largest of Military Satellite PNS/M Khalid as part of the version of the National group of the Project, Communication System modernization of Agosta- UAV SatCom System where Aselsan accomplished the for KILIÇ Class Rifle Boats 90B Class Submarines of antenna design with 20 delivery of the Launcher Project (KASUMSİS) the were Mbps data transfer rate Communication Systems signed between Aselsan successfully completed in will be delivered. The data to Roketsan in September and the SSB on May 12, the last quarter of 2019 at transfer rate of the SatCom 2019 and the delivery of 2015, started in 2019. Aselsan’s Gölbaşı Campus terminals delivered within Fire Control Centers in Within this framework, the with the participation of the first group may be November 2019. acceptance process of the an acceptance delegation increased to the level of Project’s first ship the TCG composed of the 20Mbps through modem Meltem was completed in • Aselsan completed the representatives of Pakistani exchange. The SatCom April 2019, the acceptance delivery of the ADOP-2000 Naval Forces and the Main system requirement of the processes of the second System’s Second Group Contractor STM. Within 10 ANKA-S UAVs previously ship the TCG Tufan and to the 54th Mechanized the scope of the Project, delivered to the TurAF was third ship the TCG Bora Infantry Brigade Command Factory Acceptance Tests fulfilled through 10 Ku-Band were completed in the of the TLFC in 2019. Delivery of the first ARES-2SC/P SatCom systems with a 10 last quarter of 2019, with of the Second Group is Submarine ES System (for Mbps data transfer rate the participation of the composed of FIRTINA K/M PNS/M Hamza Submarine) capacity delivered in form representatives from the Howitzer Task Computers, were completed in June of 2+4+4 by the company SSB and the TNFC. The portable system sets, a and system was delivered ViaSat which is located in Factory Acceptance Tests Training Center, Armored in the second half of 2018. the US. However, since the over the Project’s first ship Personnel Carriers and Integration of the ARES- product is subject to ITAR the TCG Meltem were Tactical Wheeled platforms 2SC/P to the PNS/M Hamza export restrictions, new launched in November that are equipped with Submarine was completed

24 institutions at the Satellite Developed for security Assembly, Integration applications, the and Test Center in the last indigenous and National quarter of 2019. Different Face Recognition from Turkey’s former Algorithm has achieved communication satellites, performance tests. TÜRKSAT-6A will be the first communication satellite • In 2019, RF Jammer/ that will be manufactured Neutralization Systems fully with domestic in various types such resources. The satellite as Mobile Type, Vehicle will provide TV broadcast Type and Bomb Disposal in Ku Frequency band to Type, Drone/Mini UAV RF the western coverage area Jammer/ Neutralization Aselsan © composed of Europe and

© System, Second North Africa and to the A CGI of TÜRKSAT-6A communication satellite Generation Mobile Type eastern coverage area that Jammer System (MİLKAR- consists of Middle East and 2018 and the X-Band • The delivery for the 5T), KANGAL Jammer Central Asia in addition to Satellite Communication 68th province as part of System, GERGEDAN RF Turkey and was designed System received full the JEMUS Project was Jammer System for the in a way to contain a marks during Operation accomplished in the last Modular Temporary Base total of twenty channels. Sea Wolf performed quarter of 2019. The sixth Zone and Fixed Facility As part of the TurAF in May 2019. Through and seventh phases of the Protection as part of Satellite Communication KASUMSİS, the KILIÇ Class Gendarmerie Integrated İHTAR Project, Mobile V/ System (TUMSIS) Project, Rifle Boats gain IP based, Communication and UHF Electronic Attack the X-Band payload uninterrupted and secure Information System System (MİLKAR-3A3) and with military purposes communication capability, (JEMUS) Project, the first various types of Software developed by Aselsan within the coverage area of phase of which was signed - Based Radios were will also remain over the the satellite and under any with the Gendarmerie delivered. sea conditions. General Command in 2003, TÜRKSAT-6A Satellite. TÜRKSAT-6A will have were completed and the Important Activities 68th system was achieved. three different models • A new contract for and Deliveries the construction of an The final acceptance of the during the design process additional 22 Modular Erzurum province system and the Thermal Structural Planned for 2020 Temporary Base Zones has been accomplished Qualification Model of the The launch of 46 different (MGÜB) was signed and in this way the coverage satellite was completed projects is expected to between the SSB and zone of the JEMUS vehicular in December 2018. The be realized by the SSB in Aselsan on August 7, radio reached 653,782 activities regarding 2020. The following is a 2019. In response to the square kilometers (in every the Engineering Model compilation of the projects, requirements of the TLFC, city at an average of 95%). are being successfully each containing critical the base zones in modular As part of the JEMUS conducted in parallel with deliveries and activities structure being developed Project, deliveries with a the preparations of the that will be realized by Aselsan with indigenous total amount of US$ 664 Flight Model of the satellite, through indigenous and and national resources Million were made regularly which is also in the final national facilities. serve the TurAF with high- by Aselsan in 2003-2019. phase. end reconnaissance, Installation activities of surveillance and weapon JEMUS Radio Systems are • systems utilized in the being carried out in the 13 fight against terrorism remaining cities. and homeland Defence. The total number of • Within the scope of delivered base zones the efforts exerted for reached 36 as of August the first indigenous 2019. Aselsan is the main communication satellite - contractor of the Project TÜRKSAT-6A Engineering and the construction and Model, payload panel Defence Turkey Defence installation activities of 15 tests were completed with © base zones as part of the © the participation of client KİRPİ II MRAP project continue.

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• The deliveries of vehicles in different types and characteristics such as VURAN, KİRPİ-2, New Generation Criminal Investigation Vehicle KIRAÇ, Crime Scene Investigation Vehicle, Masked Armored Small TNFC Vehicle GİZKO and © © Armored Ambulance to PREVEZE Class Submarine Security Forces will be accomplished. NAVAL • The activities regarding • The contract for the Cargo the Preliminary Design UAV will be signed; its • Multi-Purpose Phase of the PREVEZE design and development • The delivery of armored Amphibious Assault Class Submarine Half Life activities will be launched. trucks with masked Ship TCG Anadolu will be Modernization Project will turreted weapons within delivered at the end of be completed. • In response to the needs the scope of the Armored 2020. Trucks and Automobiles of the TLFC, a contract will Project for the Turkish AIR be signed on the Basic • Test and Training Ship National Police will be Training Helicopter Project. TCG Ufuk will be delivered. • AKINCI Attack UAV will launched for the first time. be delivered at the end of • Delivery of the 6 ATR- • Two Emergency 2020. • Mine Resistant Rescue 72/600 Maritime Patrol Response and Diving Vehicle (MKKKKA) Aircraft, ordered for the Training Boats being built • Delivery of ATAK PHASE-II manufactured for the TNFC within the scope of by DESAN Shipyard will be Helicopters will be launched TLFC will be used for the the MELTEM III Project, is delivered to the TNFC in upon the completion of the first time. expected to start in 2020. May. detailed tests. The contract of which was signed on December • The initial deliveries • The second New SAT • Delivery of Kamikaze 21, 2005 and which had as part of the 6x6 Mine Boat will be delivered to Mini UAV Kargu-2s with taken effect on April 20, Resistant Vehicle Project the TNFC. improved features will be 2006. Previously, it was will be launched. launched. declared that the deliveries • As part of the Supply would be take place in • The first howitzers Contract on the • Delivery of the Fixed – 2019-2020. The first of within the scope of Replenishment at Sea Wing Autonomous Tactical the 6 ATR-72/600 Sea the indigenously and Combat Support Attack UAV Alpagu will be Maritime Patrol Aircraft manufactured Air Portable Ship (DİMDEG) being built launched. modified through the 105 mm Light Towed by Sefine Shipyard, the structural modification Howitzer (BORAN) Project Detail Design Phase of the at TUSAS facilities (the will be delivered to the • Delivery of the Improved ship will be completed. Mini UAVs will be initiated. transformation of the TLFC. aircraft into Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Anti- • Qualification Tests of Submarine Warfare Leonardo the Armored Amphibious © capability with the © Assault Vehicle (ZAHA) will integration of the task be launched. equipment of AMASCOS 300 Airborne Sea Status • Tenders will be launched Control System) and for certain groups of Light were transformed into Class, Medium Class and the Turkish Maritime Heavy Class Unmanned Patrol Aircraft (TMPA) had Land Vehicles and vehicles been sent to the Flight of certain classes will be Test Center of Alenia included in the inventory. ATR-72/600 TMPA of the TNFC Aermacchi (Leonardo)

26 at Torino – Caselle for SSB the Certification Tests © © that were conducted by the Italian Certification Authority and Finmeccanica after its maiden flight on July 14, 2016. The second aircraft was sent to the same center in April of 2017.

• The remaining 12 HÜRKUŞ-Bs out of A view from ATMACA Surface-to-Surface Missile (SSM) live firing test executed at Sinop the 15 HÜRKUŞ-B Missile Test Range New Generation Basic • Medium Altitude Air indigenous resources will • Deliveries of various Trainer Aircraft with final Defence Missile System be provided. types of RF Jammers, orders in line with the HİSAR-O’s complete Neutralizers, Anti-Drone/ Contract and the official round missile shooting ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS UAV System and Radios will acceptance processes tests with warheads will be be conducted. of the 3 HÜRKUŞ-B conducted. • The tender for the Project New Generation Basic for the Protection of • Deliveries as part of Trainer Aircraft that were • Delivery of the KORKUT Critical Facilities against the X-Band Satellite delivered to the TurAF in Low Altitude Air Defence Mini/ Micro UAV Threats Communication System December 2018 for flight Systems will continue. will be accomplished. Project will be launched. and acceptance tests are expected to be completed • Delivery of the ASELPOD in 2020. The HÜRKUŞ-B • As part of the Portable Air • The contract on the Targeting Pods to the Training Aircraft are being Defence Missile System National Scanning System TurAF will continue in operated by the 122nd Project (HİSAR-K), the (MILTAR) Project that aims accordance with the Serial Fleet Command (Call Sign fire tests of guided test the indigenous production Production Contract signed AKREP) under the auspices missiles with warheads will of systems regarding in 2016. of the 2nd Main Jet Base be conducted. the scanning of the x-ray Command in Çiğli, İzmir. vehicles and containers that • Delivery of the HGK, KGK, Within the scope of the are manufactured merely in RAKAS - MUKAS Project, 7 countries in the world will WEAPON/ LGK and TEBER Guidance the delivery of the Radar be signed. MUNITION/MISSILE Kits; SOM-A, UMTAS, L-UMTAS, OMTAS Missiles, Jamming and Deception • Low Altitude Air Defence MAM Smart Munitions and Sim • ulator (RAKAS) System • The integration of the Missile System HİSAR-A Anti-Submarine Warfare will be accomplished. national IFF devices to will be included in the Missiles will continue. various air and naval inventory. • ES and EA Systems will platforms, particularly to • Delivery of the MPT-76, be delivered under the F-16s will be accomplished • ATMACA Ground-to- Indigenous Handgun METE New Generation Radar as part of the Friend or Foe Ground Guided Missile and 5.56 mm Infantry Rifles Electronic Support/ Identification System (IFF) (G/M) will enter the will continue. Electronic Attack (REDET- Mod 5/S Project. inventory. II) Project. • Delivery of the grenade • Aselsan’s new type PRC • Developed as part of the thrower supporting the • The installation activities V/UHF Software Defined GÖKTUĞ Project executed MPT-76 Infantry Rifle will will continue throughout Tactical Hand Radios for the production of continue. the country within the (EHKET) with Electronic the first indigenous scope of the City Security Warfare Protection, Management System and operating at 30-512 and national air-to- air • The development of the Plate Recognition System MHz frequency range, 5 missiles, the BOZDOĞAN deployment systems that Project. different types of wave Short Range (IIR Guided) enable the artillery munition forms, capable of frequency Missile will be included used in the FIRTINA K/M hopping and selecting in the inventory after the Howitzers to reach their • Delivery of the Modular new wave forms when completion of test firing targets in the most efficient Temporary Base Zones will requested will be launched from the aircraft. and effective way through continue. into service.

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• Proposals regarding the Combined Multiple Mini Satellite Development Project will be collected by the SSB in 2020.

• Proposals for the GÖKTÜRK-3 Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite System Development Project will be collected in 2020.

RAKAS vehicle of the Turkish Naval Forces • 6 satellites in different types are expected to be • In line with the contract first group of KALKAN- 16, 2016, the delivery placed into their orbits signed between the II Radars with the of the first Weapon in space in 2020. These MoND and Aselsan on configuration renewed Location Radar (WLR) is are the TÜRKSAT-5A December 16, 2016, according to the criteria expected to take place Communication Satellite the delivery of the first set by clients was planned in 2020. Aselsan will (within the second quarter KALKAN-II 3-Dimensional to be accomplished in deliver to the TLFC a total of 2020, weighing 3,5 tons), Air Defence Radar to 2019. 24 KALKAN-II Radars the TLFC is expected were ordered to be used to be accomplished in as the main seeker radar 2020. The performance of the Air Defence Early characteristics of the Warning & Command KALKAN Medium Altitude Control System (HERİKKS). 3 Dimensional Air Defence Radar that has been in the • Within the scope of the inventory since 2008 has contract on the Weapon been augmented, certain Location Radar Supply Aselsan units have been replaced Project valued at US$ © with indigenous and new © 176.850 Million signed A CGI of Aselsan Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) generation products between the MoND and and the delivery of the Aselsan on December of 9 Weapon Location the ASELSAT Cube Sat (5 kg), Radars with AESA (Active Turkey’s first high resolution Electronic Scanning micro satellite theLAGARİ- Antenna) technology SAT Cube Satellite (70 and a detection range of kg), the PİRİSAT Nano 100 km. The Aselsan WLR Satellite (10 kg), the Grizu Systems will replace the 263A Pocketqube Satellite two COBRA WLRs with 40 (approximately 1 kg) and the km range in the inventory. SSS-2B SAT Small Satellite System (4 kg). • The project on the supply of a system based on Wide • New projects regarding Band LTE technology hybrid engine systems and which is planned to energy storage systems are be launched for the aimed to be realized in 2020. utilization by Secure Public Communication and development of a • The construction of the DMR + LTE hybrid terminal 2nd Runway of the Sabiha for the Turkish National Gökçen Airport will be Police is planned to be completed in 2020 and KALKAN-II 3D Air Defence Radar signed. the construction of the new terminal will be launched

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Turkish Defence & Aerospace Export Surpassed US$ 2,74 Billion in 2019! by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ In a bid to start developing its own/indigenous designs, which is a direct result of the country’s heavy investment in the defence & aerospace industry that took place during last decade, the Turkish Defence and Aerospace Sector has started to promote and export its NATO-standard compliant, state-of-the-art products at a cheaper price than normal market prices, and more importantly along with According to export figures Presidency like the Turkish US$360,284 Million in technology transfer and revealed by the Turkish Defence & Aerospace November (the highest local production options, Exporters’ Assembly (TIM), Sector, the Turkish Carpet monthly export figure seen the world’s major players on January 3rd, 2020 during Industry has been able throughout the year). are not flexible enough to January 1st – December 31st to increase its exports to meet such requirements of 2019, the Turkish Defence the US$2,535.245 Million According to data released easily. Focusing on the & Aerospace Sector level, representing a 11.7% by the TIM, the total weight lucrative international arms exported a total of around increase compared to 2018 of products exported by market, the Turkish Defence US$2.741 Billion, while the (around US$2,265 Billion). the Turkish Defence & and Aerospace Sector is said figure was around the Aerospace Industry during emerging as a new arms US$2.036 Billion level in the According to TIM data, January 1st – December 31st exporter. same period of the previous the exports carried out of 2019 was around 44,315 by the Turkish Defence & tons. The total weight of Providing more efficient, low year. Aerospace Sector soared products exported by cost, combat proven, and Turkey’s exports hit an all- by 13.9% percent year-on- the Turkish Defence & less problematic products time high with US$180,468 year in December, reaching Aerospace Industry in for arms buyers, the Turkish Billion in 2019, which US$288,660 Million. In December 2019 is around Defence and Aerospace represents a 2.04% year- December 2018 the Turkish 4,728.000kg. It was Sector has increased on-year increase compared Defence & Aerospace 3,928.000kg in October exports by 34.6% during with around US$168,1 Billion Industry’s arms exports and 3,724.000kg in January 1st – December in 2018. With a 34.6% year- amounted to around November. So, the average 31st of 2019 compared to the on-year increase compared US$253,495 Million. price of Turkish Defence & same period the previous to 2018, the Turkish Defence Aerospace export products year. This is the first time & Aerospace Sector showed According to data reached US$61 per kilogram defence exports from Turkey the best performance in released by the TIM, as of December 2019. It exceeded the US$2.7 Billion terms of growing exports the Turkish Defence & was around US$71.44 in level. However, though among all sectors in 2019. Aerospace Industry realized October and US$96,746 this figure represents Turkey’s top exporting US$$174,498 Million in in November. The average the best performance in industries in 2019 were the defence and aerospace price of Turkish Defence & terms of growing exports Automotive, Chemicals equipment exports in Aerospace export products among all sectors in 2019, and Textile sectors, at January, US$157,657 reached US$57.16 per it still remained below the around US$30,594 Million in February, kilogram in December 2018. export target that was set Billion, US$17,800 Billion US$282,567 Million in for 2019 by the Defence and US$13,858 Billion March, US$197,033 Million According to Defence and Aerospace Exporters’ respectively. Meanwhile, in April, US$248,778 Million Industry Exporters' Association (SSI) in March even though they do not in May, US$207,582 Million Association Chairman 2019. Exports from the get governmental support in June, US$234,060 Million of the Board Latif Aral Turkish Defence and as much as the Turkish in July, US$175,315 Million in ALİŞ the average price of Aerospace Sector were Defence & Aerospace August, US$156,463 Million Turkish export products expected to reach US$3 Sector does, and do not in September, US$258,091 was US$1.32 per kilogram in Billion by the end of 2019. have an Undersecretariat or Million in October and 2018, US$1.28 per kilogram

30 in 2017 and US$1.26 per the US$51,895 Million level % increase compared still being actualized under kilogram in 2016 and the during the same period the to the same period the off-set commitments. average price of defence previous year) to countries previous year, the largest exports was US$46.59 in in the Far East. in terms of the rate of To celebrate its 35th 2018, US$39.71 in 2017 and increase, mainly stemming anniversary in November US$27.72 in 2016. The per According to TIM’s data as from BAYRAKTAR TB2 2020 the SSB is as of 31 kilogram export value of of November 30th, 2019 the Armed UAV Systems sale December 2019 managing a the ‘T129 ATAK Helicopter’, list of the top 15 countries and Aselsan’s software total of around 700 defence which is one of the high that imported defence and defined radio set deliveries and security programs (it added value, indigenously aerospace products from to the Ukraine Army) the was 667 in 2018 and 618 developed platform Turkey is composed of; Netherlands with around in 2017) valued at around solutions of the Turkish the US, , Germany, US$72,733 Million, the UK US$70 Billion in land, air, Defence & Aerospace , UAE, Ukraine, the with US$54,019 Million, space, sea, electronics and Industry, is around UK, Serbia, India, Pakistan, Serbia with US$41,651 weapon systems areas US$10,000. , Poland, Million, India with US$ for the TAF, SGD (Turkish and France. 40,609 Million (represents National Police), MIT (the According to TIM’s figures a 40.609 % decrease Presidency of National With a total of around during January 1st – compared to the same Intelligence Organization US$748,701 Million December 31st of 2019, period the previous year), which reports directly to (represents a 16.27% the Turkish Defence & Pakistan with US$38,537 the Turkish Presidency increase compared to the Aerospace Industry has Million (represents a 339.41 since August 2017), and same period the previous exported US$841,397 % increase compared other Governmental year), in purchases, the Million (which was at to the same period the Organizations including United States was the US$744,723 Million level previous year and mainly but not limited to the largest recipient/importer during the same period stemming from the Jinnah General Directorate of (mainly military and civil last year) in defence and Class Frigate Project’s Forestry and the General helicopter and aircraft aerospace equipment contract effectivity Directorate of Mineral parts, and component to North America/US, payment and Aselsan’s Research and Exploration sales realized under offset US$554,960 Million (which deliveries to the Pakistan (MTA). According to SSB commitments), followed was at the US$549,312 Armed Forces), Azerbaijan data the local content rate by Oman with around Million level during the with US$36,003 Million, in defence and aerospace US$262,250 Million same period the previous Poland with US$33,102 projects reached 68% (represents a 74.23% year) to EU Member Million (represents a 31.62 during 2019. increase compared to the Countries, around % decrease compared same period the previous On December 4, 2019 the US$38,766 Million to other to the same period the year, one of the largest Presidency of Defence European countries, around previous year), Bahrain in terms of the rate of Industries (SSB), the US$710,145 Million (which with US$28,373 Million increase, mainly stemming procurement authority was at around US$311,187 (represents a 420.14 % from FNSS PARS III ACV under the Turkish Million level during the same increase compared to the deliveries to the Royal Presidency, issued the period the previous year, same period the previous Omani Army), Germany “Strategic Plan 2019-2023,” rising 128.20% compared year) and France with with around US$242,215 document, which states to 2018) to Middle US$28,298 Million. East countries, around Million (represents a that the Turkish Defence US$240,913 Million (which 14.42% increase compared As demonstrated by the and Aerospace Sector’s was at the US$118,303 to the same period the above figures, Turkey has annual turnover will rise Million level during the previous year), Qatar with achieved considerable to US$26.9 Billion in 2023, same period the previous around US$177,786 Million increases in recent years from US$8.761 Billion in year) to the Commonwealth (represents a 150.47% in terms of exports and 2018. According to the of Independent States increase compared to the turnover figures, however “Strategic Plan 2019-2023,” (CIS), around US$89,759 same period the previous the Turkish Defence and document Turkey plans Million (which was at year and is believed to stem Aerospace Sector is still to boost its defence and US$120,471 Million level from wheeled armored dependent on potential aerospace (both military during the same period vehicles, Aselsan RCWSs orders from the internal and commercial) exports the previous year) to other and fast intervention boats market. Even though to US$10.2 Billion by 2023, Asian countries, around sales/deliveries to the Qatar the Turkish Defence and from US$2.188 Billion in US$75,961 Million (which Armed Forces), the UAE with Aerospace Sector made 2018 and by 2023, the local was at the US$84,349 US$132,016 Million (mainly a considerable leap in content rate in defence Million level during the stemming from Otokar’s export revenues with and aerospace projects same period the previous RABDAN 8x8 III ACV particularly indigenous will reach 75%, up from 65 year) to African countries deliveries to the UAE Army), product/platform sales in percent in 2018, according and around US$49,435 Ukraine with US$118,739 the recent period, at least to the plan. Million (which was at around Million (represents a 711.28 1/3 of defence exports are

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In our interview, Selçuk modern production testing are essential factors especially like to emphasize ŞENTÜRK, General facilities. We determine for ballistics. You choose that there is no technology Manager of CES, our manufacturing a material, determine transfer in our works; discusses exports methods according to the process, finalize everything is the original results, ambitious the specific requirements your prototype, and test product of CES Advanced goals with exports of our customers, and we what you produce, then Composite. The reason we being vital for both opt for the most cost- depending on your results, can develop these products the company and our effective process that you return to the material so quickly is the experience country. With intention delivers the highest quality and process stage again. of our team and the to grow on this path, based on our engineering This is a costly, labor- motivation that our country creating employment, studies. Additionally, intensive cycle. needs for these products. and developing new we have high-pressure We promptly introduced solutions/technologies, heat press machines that As CES Advanced all our ballistic products Açık Group is focused on are not used by most Composites, we focus in both vehicle protection taking the necessary composite manufacturers. on what is needed in and personal protection steps to make CES an We use these presses in Turkey and the world, and thanks to our infrastructure international brand and special aviation projects how we can reduce the equipped with the highest to be number one in the and ballistic composite weight and cost of the level of technology and solutions offered. With the industry. manufacturing. our continuous efforts. We experience of our team, even successfully exported Defence Turkey: Mr. The aviation industry we develop materials for one of our solutions. We ŞENTÜRK, first of all, has rigorous quality unique solutions. We have have completed the serial thank you for taking the control requirements. We an outstanding supplier production of the helmets time for this interview. have internalized these network both at home ordered from abroad What can you say about procedures and use them and abroad. Thanks to our and delivered them. the current infrastructure, in all activities of CES expertise and knowledge, We continue our export manufacturing capacity, Advanced Composite we can communicate very activities with similar and technologies used in except for aviation. well with our suppliers at projects. the production facilities We crown our distinct the technical level. This of CES Advanced qualifications with these communication allows Defence Turkey: As Composites and Defence quality certifications. us to continue our work CES, you continue your Technologies? without any problems in production activities in CES Advanced Composite the supply chain. three different fields: Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: We develops ballistic solutions Aviation, Ballistic have the most advanced for both platforms and When people who closely Protection, and Defence. infrastructure, machinery, personal protection. We follow the studies and Could you enlighten and equipment regarding have a highly experienced products abroad see what our readers about CES's advanced composite team, each of whom has we have achieved, they capabilities and studies manufacturing in been working in the field affirm that we are ahead of on aerial platforms and International Aviation of ballistics for about 15 our European competitors its recent deliveries? standards at CES's years. Experience and in most cases. I would

33 of Paramount Group in participated in the M60T helicopter armoring. You FIRAT modernization are currently one of the two program with your spall Defence Turkey Defence © qualified companies in the liner solution. Could you © world that are competent briefly inform us about the and certified to produce defence projects that CES armor kits (both cockpit has accomplished so far? and base) for Black Hawk helicopters. What can Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: The you tell us about the work critical names in our you have carried out and/ engineering team started or ongoing activities their first ballistic adventure in cooperation with by developing an armor Paramount Group in the solution for MİLGEM. field of helicopter armoring They have designed and and helicopter models? manufactured composite armor for more than Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: We 2,000 platforms within care about working with CES, such as wheeled partners that we can find armored vehicles, tanks, common ground with and helicopters, and naval produce mutual benefits vessels of different sizes. both at home and abroad. In addition to composite Our cooperation with armors, most of these Paramount Group is the vehicles also have metal-to- Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: Among As a subcontractor of result of this approach. composite parts developed the ballistic solutions Turkish Aerospace, we Of course, seeing our by CES engineers. It will we have developed, the continue to manufacture products included in such not be correct to mention configurations we have composite parts for various a prestigious consortium customer and platform created for aircraft have helicopter and aircraft makes us very proud. names here, but it is possible an essential place. As you platforms. In addition to This relationship has to come across different know, while weight is a the current projects, we emerged thanks to the CES products on various crucial factor for all kinds also try to support and successful moves of our domestically produced of vehicles, it is vital for participate, especially in the highly experienced and platforms recently. aircraft. Providing armor development of national competent international protection to aircraft platforms as much as we sales and marketing team. Defence Turkey: On the already operating at their can. Hopefully, we will share vehicle protection side, limits also brings specific what can you tell us about Defence Turkey: As CES, more good news about this difficulties. However, your add-on armor or you took part in the cooperation in the future. thanks to our in-depth spall liner products that armoring of Black Hawk material knowledge and Defence Turkey: As part of you have also exported and Mi-17 helicopters R&D infrastructure, we the MİLGEM Project, you successfully? domestically, and in the can offer users the lightest have worked on armoring international arena, you armor solutions possible. the critical components Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: When we are the solution partner In addition to the floor of ships, and you have started working on these armor solutions we have systems, all the solutions developed for different that we can produce helicopter platforms so domestically today had far, we are also developing been acquired from abroad. “wing armor,” which As CES, when we went to provides protection against the Presidency of Defence much more advanced Industries (SSB) and the threats for critical personnel companies related with our and crew. The last example indigenous solutions, and of this is the composite we received considerable armor solution we have support from both sides. designed and qualified for Especially from the high- Turkish Aerospace as part of level officials working in Defence Turkey Defence © the Turkish Utility Helicopter © the relevant departments Program (TUHP). Add-on Vehicle Armor in the SSB, they have firmly

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supported our work as Defence Turkey: On the they know the strategic personal protection side, importance of the matter you offer products such Defence Turkey Defence very well. By working closely as ballistic vests, helmets, © © with our customers, we plates, and shields. As one have developed solutions of the three companies that can compete with that produce ballistic imported products in helmets in Turkey, CES terms of ballistic protection, closely follows the tenders weight, and price, and opened by the Turkish pass all the qualification Armed Forces and the and environmental tests. General Directorate of We are also very pleased Security. To meet the as we can now offer requirements of the these solutions to our Turkish Armed Forces, international customers as a new tender with a well. Currently, we continue relatively large amount of to mass-produce our spall anticipated purchase was liner and add-on armor expected to be initiated by solutions with different the SSB for a new ballistic features for different helmet model resistant to customers and platforms. rifle bullets with add-on Considering our current armor (applique) plates. capacity, I can say that we Has the tender process are indeed among the few started yet? Could you Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: A few a Turkish company companies operating in the enlighten our readers years ago, Turkey bought that has managed to field of armoring not only in about the product you ballistic helmets from a indigenously develop an our country but also in the have proposed or will offer foreign country because imported product that world. in the tender? of its urgent needs. With is needed by the Armed a national responsibility, Forces. As the Açık Group, we started to look for we approach the issue indigenous solutions with a sense of national based on the idea of "Why responsibility. To meet the shouldn’t we produce these rapidly developing and in Turkey?" With the support changing defence needs of our Group, studies were of our country, we spare initiated on this process no expense to be ready with high motivation. We in every field where we aimed to create a product have the technological with the highest level in capability. We started our terms of both design and serial production in ballistic ballistic protection. Our helmets for export, but we results demonstrate that made our first delivery to we have achieved this goal. the Turkish Armed Forces Our solutions are absolutely with a tender we won in on par with the products 2019. As of this year, we that are considered to be have manufactured and the best in the world in delivered over 10 thousand terms of weight, protection helmets to our Land forces, level, and ergonomics. and we have another 17 Moreover, with our original thousand orders that are materials and process, we part of the 2020 production have managed to reduce plan. the manufacturing costs significantly. Apart from the ballistic helmet we mentioned, we It makes all employees of also have products in two

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36 from high-performance companies to sell in materials, and the other one the domestic market, is an add-on armor plate especially in the field of we have developed to stop defence and aviation. On rifle bullets. Although there the other hand, as CES is not a tender with these Advanced Composites, demands yet, we continue we accomplished the to develop our solutions more difficult market and in close contact with the exported our products authorities. before selling them in the domestic market. Our Defence Turkey: Could original ballistic helmet was you enlighten our readers the first example. about CES's position in the international market, There is significant demand its export targets, and its worldwide, especially features and superiorities in the field of ballistic that make it different protection, and we have Defence Turkey Defence from its competitors in the high expectations in this © © market? field. We aim to increase CES Advanced Armor our exports significantly, Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: Although and we are expanding our increase our export volume reactions and praise CES's international team in this direction. Thus, by offering high technology in different places and marketing activities date we added Murat ÖZMEN solutions to the world. We platforms related to our back to two years ago, I as the Global Markets consider that exports are work, and this motivates can say that we have come Business Development vital for both our company us as much as it makes us a long way in a short time. Director and expert and our country. We intend happy. As the CES family, we We continue our Europe technicians from leading to grow on this path, are strongly committed to focused marketing activities European companies in the create employment, and what we do, and we attach with a highly experienced field of advanced ballistic develop new solutions/ the utmost importance and competent team. protection to our team, and technologies. We are to our work. From our After our London office in we also benefit from their trying to take the necessary managers to engineers, the UK, we are launching experience. steps to make CES an we all know how vital an R&D/manufacturing international brand and our products are for our workshop in Coventry as of We started our export to be number one in our customers. Thus, we always this year. By participating activities in the second half industry. uphold this responsibility in major defence fairs and of 2018. In 2018, the share of with our dedication and B2B meetings in the world, exports in our turnover was Defence Turkey: Is there commitment. we strive to promote CES 10%. Our goal is to reach a anything else you would via every medium. Thanks figure between 10% to 30% like to add as a message Defence Turkey: Once to these efforts, we have in 2019. In 2020, we aim to to our readers? again, thank you for taking managed to reach a exceed 50%. your time and valuable Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: We significant number of contributions … receive very positive customer portfolios in a Defence Turkey: What short time, and we expect can you say about the this number to increase expectations and goals of even more by the end of CES Advanced Composites this year. & Defence Technologies for the next ten years? Defence Turkey: What can you tell us about the Selçuk ŞENTÜRK: As a ongoing export activities domestic and national of CES, the most important company, CES aims to export markets of the expand into global markets. company, followed tenders Of course, we care about abroad, and the share of our local market share and our customers, and we do

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Defence & Aerospace Industry International Cooperation and Export Current Analysis Report Published Under the auspices The Defence and first time. The report was exports to the United Arab of the Presidency of Aerospace Industry Global prepared as a result of the Emirates and Saudi Arabia Defence Industries Strategies Conference was studies and investigations have declined significantly and in cooperation organized in Ankara to carried out with the 27 in recent years. Exports of with the Defence and develop strategies in line leading companies in aircraft and helicopter Aerospace Industry with 2023 targets for the exports between October structural parts and Exporters' Association, defence and aerospace 2018 - March 2019. In the engine components in the “Defence and industry, which is one report it was noted that the civil aviation sector Aerospace Industry of the most strategic the USA, Germany, Italy, constitutes approximately Global Strategies sectors for Turkey’s Spain, France, England, half of the export figures. Conference” was held economy and exports. and Azerbaijan were in Antalya between At the conference, the listed among Turkey’s top Prof. İsmail DEMİR: November 30 - Defence and Aerospace 20 export destinations. “Turkey ranks 14th on December 1 2019 with Industry International According to the report, the global defence the participation of Cooperation and Export exports to the U.S. are industry export President of Defence Current Analysis Report around US$500-700 rankings and 13th on Industries Prof. İsmail was also published for the million annually, and import rankings” DEMİR, President SSI

of Defence and © Aerospace Industry © Exporters' Association Latif Aral ALİŞ, and senior representatives of defence industry companies. During the two-day conference, panels were held on issues such as international marketing and foreign policy in the field of defence, and various workshops were held for the strategies to be developed. Prof. İsmail DEMİR - President of SSB

38 Taking the floor at the conference President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR said, “Total defence spending on a global scale is $ 1.8 trillion. Turkey ranks 14th on the global defence industry export rankings and 13th on import rankings. The defence and aerospace industry has the highest export potential among all the sectors in Turkey. The SSI ©

aviation industry has the © most significant share in Muhsin DERE - Deputy Minister of MoND, Prof. İsmail DEMİR and Latif Aral ALİŞ the defence exports. Our export target for 2023 is between the defence and focus on that area. In In his speech, Chairman US$10.2 billion. To reach import and export figures this respect, we need to of SSI Latif Aral ALİŞ drew this figure, the current of our country has been focus on specific issues in attention to the fact that situation needs to be closed, which is beneficial our technology and R&D the defence industry supported by incentives, for our economy, Demir roadmap and find ways to achieved the most credit mechanisms, said that the most exported be the best in these areas significant increase rate and intergovernmental products of our country as the sector with a total among the 28 sectors in negotiations. We need are parts of aircraft and mobilization. Together our country. Emphasizing to look at international helicopters, tanks, and with the industry, we should that Turkey's exports cooperation and marketing other armored fighting put forward methods and increased 10.5% in the more strategically to vehicles. Prof. DEMİR also strategies to find a place in last six years while the increase our exports.” emphasized that certain markets with high potential defence industry exports Underlining that the products or subsystems such as Southeast Asia, increased by 61.3%, Latif domestic and national of our country should be Central and Latin America, Aral ALİŞ said, “Between products of the Turkish clearly demonstrated to and Africa.” January and October this defence industry are be among the best of the year, our exports have highly capable, Demir said, best in the world. “The Latif Aral ALİŞ: increased by 37.5% and “We need to show this to must have “Between January and reached US$2,136 million. the world. Our success in a marketing strategy of October 2019, Defence We are the leading sector this area will change the its own. It is necessary to and Aerospace with this increased rate. perception in other areas discuss how to transfer Industry exports In the last 12 months, we as well. We should focus technology in countries increased by 37.5% have earned US$2,690 more on R&D and better where we consider with a total of US$2,136 million from exports. While market the products potential markets. We need million, compared to Turkey's exports per kg we demonstrate on the to identify one or two topics the same period of the were US$1.32, our exports field. The capabilities on technology and R&D previous year” per kg in the defence of our products are not and aerospace industry appreciated enough. We has reached US$ 46.59. need to improve our local This is almost 50 times production capabilities and the average of Turkey. In develop new cooperation other words, the return on and strategies on investment in the defence technology transfer with and aerospace industry to other countries. For the our economy has been 50 development of the sector, times higher than in other we should focus on not only sectors. These figures selling and buying but show that our export contributing to the other union, SSI, produces value, countries' economies as and the world accepts well.” ©©SSI this value. Therefore, the continuation of Expressing that the gap Latif Aral ALİŞ - Chairman of the Board at SSI

39 investments in this area without slowing down is very valuable for the development of our economy. Our success also has a multiplier effect on other sectors.” Underlining that the value added to the national economy by defence industry exports is incomparably superior to the other sectors, ALİŞ continued his words as follows, “Turkey is open to physical and economic threats. Therefore, the SSI © defence industry has © significant importance for the defence of our Underlining the regions of the world and perception of Turkey, and country. Especially in importance of transferring has customers from 65 the SSB's support and the last ten years, our the skills acquired in the different countries. Our strategies are considered defence industry has defence industry to the Ukraine and Pakistan as opportunities in the made considerable civilian sector, Chairman offices will start their report, foreign policy, advancement, both of the OSTIM Board of activities in 2020. While licensing, embargoes and economically and Directors, Orhan AYDIN the certification and sanctions are noted to be technologically. Our stated, “The skills learned training budget of the threats. President's support for in the defence industry Aselsan marketing and Stating that identifying the sector also brought should also be transferred business development new technological the defence industry to to the civilian sector. We team for 2019 was US$34 areas that may create a prominent position. see that there is more thousand dollars, we will opportunities for As private and public potential in civil aviation. continue this training by export and prioritizing sectors, we have to I believe that we can increasing the budget in these areas for export synchronize and achieve achieve the US$10 billion 2020.” incentives have strategic greater success in the export target for 2023 in According to the SWOT importance, the report defence industry field. civil aviation. We don't analysis in the Defence considers cybersecurity as Manufacturing defence have a strategy yet to grow and Aviation Industry an area with high growth products is important but the small companies that International Cooperation potential. The report also marketing them is even can increase exports and and Export Current states that 20 of the 27 more critical. Therefore, reach the US$10 billion Analysis Report, product companies contributing designing domestic target. To achieve this, features and quality, to the research have a products and being large defence industry customer focus and sales approach to the civil competitive and reliable companies should support flexibility in solutions, and sector, and the ratio of stands out as important small companies. Meeting knowledge and experience civilian sales to turnover is factors.” the National Certification Center need will pave the are the top three around 18% way for exports, and we strengths of the Turkish Defence and Aviation SSI © SSI

© know that SSB is currently © © working on this subject.” Industry. On the other hand, the weaknesses Aselsan Vice President include issues such as Osman Devrim FİDANCI international relations, said, “We exceed the organizational deficiencies target of US$320 million in the number of units in exports, and we expect and staff, and lack of an export surplus of credit mechanisms. While 50% compared to the positive international Orhan AYDIN - Chairman of the Board of the previous year. Aselsan has relations, improvement Osman Devrim FİDANCI- OSTIM investments in 10 different of brand value and Aselsan Vice President

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A Look at Latest Status of the PN MİLGEM Project by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ The project, which was Mehmet SARI, made a According to the as a special guest, Pakistan signed on September speech about the PN production process Navy (PN) Commander 6, 2018, and started on MİLGEM Project and said, calendar shared by the Admiral ABBASI visited

March 11, 2019 (T0), includes “We received the project main contractor of the the TCG Gökçeada Frigate the construction of a total worth over €1 billion from project, Military Factory and announced that of 4 frigates based on Pakistan despite all kinds and Shipyard Management Jinnah Class Corvettes the ADA Class Corvette of negative attempts by Inc. (ASFAT), the first ship (Pakistan Navy classifies design for the Pakistan the Americans and this will be completed in the them as Corvettes) will be

Navy. Two of the ships will also paved the way for the T0+54th month in Turkey, equipped with a Vertical be built at the Istanbul Helicopter (T129B ATAK) the second ship in the 60th Launching System (VLS). Naval Shipyard and the Project.” month in Pakistan, the third However, he did not share other two at the Karachi ship in the 66th month in any information about Shipyard in Pakistan. The construction of the Turkey, and the last ship in the number of ships to be first frigate was officially the 72th month in Pakistan. equipped with the VLS. This agreement is the commenced with the first There will be a 6-year time The ship image, which was single highest value steel cutting ceremony difference between the shown at the PN MİLGEM contract signed by the held within the scope of construction of the first Project 1st Steel Cutting Turkish Defence and the Delivery Ceremony of ship and the delivery of Ceremony on September Aviation Industry to date, the TCG Kınalıada Corvette the fourth ship. The last 29, 2019, featured two and it marks a historic on September 29, 2019. frigate of the Jinnah Class 8-cell Vertical Launching moment as it is the first The first steel to be used will be delivered at Karachi System (VLS) modules domestically designed on the first ship of the in 2025 and will enter the behind the main cannon warship export. Taking Pakistan Navy MİLGEM (PN Pakistan Navy inventory. as well as an Aselsan the floor at the 9th Naval MİLGEM) Project was cut GÖKDENİZ Close-in Systems Seminar held by President Recep Tayyip Within the scope of the Weapon System (CIWS) on October 14-15, 2019, ERDOĞAN and Pakistan AMAN-2019 Exercise, where the RIM-116 Mk49 at METU Culture and Navy Commander Admiral which was hosted by the Lancer is located. We also Congress Center, Ministry Zafar Mahmood ABBASI. Pakistan Navy on February learned that there would of National Defence The first ship under the PN 8-12, 2019, in the Arabian be some differences in (MSB) Shipyard's Deputy MİLGEM project is planned Sea and the Indian Ocean the design of the fourth Director-General Rear to be delivered in Turkey in with the participation of Jinnah Class Frigate. Admiral (Lower Half) August 2023. Defence Turkey Magazine Pakistani engineers and TNFC © © TCG Kınalıada (F-514) Corvette

42 technicians who will begin on-the-job training during the construction of the first ship are expected to acquire the necessary know-how to make changes to the ADA Class Corvette design until the construction of the fourth ship. It was also stated that the fourth vessel would be designed jointly, and it will also be the first frigate Turkish Presidency Turkish © designed by Pakistan with © its own means. Due to VLS Under the PN MİLGEM Project the construction of the first frigate was officially commenced integration, the Jinnah with the first steel cutting ceremony held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard on September 29, 2019 Class will be longer and with the participation of President ERDOĞAN and Commander of the PN Admiral ABBASI heavier than the ADA Class. As noted above, the RIM- Management System Green.” The Pakistan It is considered that the 116B (Block 1A) Rolling (CMS), Aselsan ARES- Navy has established a propulsion system to Airframe Missiles (RAM) 2N ESM (ships are also nationwide communication be used in Jinnah Class and the 21-cell Mk 49 Mod expected to use AREAS- infrastructure called Frigates, which will be 3 Guided Missile Launching 2NC ECM System), HIZIR RedLine to enable shaped according to System (GMLS) located on Torpedo Countermeasure communication between the requirements of the the helicopter hangar, will System, SMART-S Mk2 NIXS-equipped platforms. Pakistan Navy, will include be replaced with 20mm 3D Search Radar, YALTES only diesel engines and not Phalanx or Aselsan product product EPKİS Integrated Meanwhile, the Main the LM2500 gas turbine. 35mm GÖKDENİZ CIWS. Platform Management Contractor ASFAT and ADA Class Corvettes can The ships will also be System, and the Meteksan Aselsan signed a €176.9 reach a maximum speed equipped with two 8-cell Defence product the million contract on of 31 knots with their VLS, which can launch YAKAMOS Hull-Mounted November 14, 2019, for the propulsion system in the LY-80/HHQ-16 Medium Sonar System. The Jinnah supply and integration of Combined Diesel and Gas Range Air Defence Missiles. Class Frigates will also be Aselsan product systems (CODAG) configuration, The Jinnah Class Frigates equipped with the Naval and equipment to be which consists of two will also incorporate Information Exchange included in the Jinnah 32MW diesel engines and several critical sub-systems System (NIXS) developed Class Frigates. Under this a gas turbine, while the of the ADA Class Corvette. by MilSoft for the Pakistan contract, Aselsan will make maximum cruising speed Some of those are the Navy and the indigenous its deliveries between of the Jinnah Class is 26 Havelsan ADVENT Combat data-link system “Link 2022-2023. knots. We learned that the Jinnah Class Frigates will accommodate an additional 40 personnel compared to the ADA Class, and include ablution rooms and a small mosque. Unlike the ADA Class, which can stay at sea for 10 days, the Jinnah Class Frigates will be able to stay at sea for 15 days, and the ships will be armed with Chinese C-802 guided anti-ship missiles instead of Harpoon or ATMACA missiles. The Pakistan Navy is also expected to Internet place the Harba Anti-ship © © Cruise Missile in the Jinnah A CGI of PN MİLGEM frigate Class vessels in the future.

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Within the scope of the that the project is Minister of National to other platforms in the Pakistan MILGEM Project important to reveal Defence Hulusi AKAR inventory. ATALAY said that (PN MILGEM), which is that Turkish engineers expressed his gratitude they will assume the task the biggest export ever performed the design to all employees who of integrating all weapons achieved by the Turkish and production within contributed to the project, and sensors in the project defence industry in a single international standards while Havelsan General as well. Havelsan, the Main batch and includes the and even beyond and Manager Ahmet Hamdi Integrator of the project's construction of 4 corvettes, share these capabilities ATALAY placed emphasis Combat System, will the Pakistan MILGEM (PN generously with their on the ADVENT Combat also supply the ADVENT MILGEM) Combat Systems Pakistani brothers. Management System Combat Management Contract was signed Emphasizing that exports in his speech and said: System, Ship Data between ASFAT, Havelsan are the only solution for “We are proud that the Distribution System and and Aselsan. During the the sustainability and next generation Network Ship Information System contract signing ceremony dynamism of the defence Enabled Data Integrated of the Pakistani Ships. for the procurement and industry, AKGÜN said Combat Management integration of combat exports are not just an System (ADVENT), jointly Aselsan CEO Haluk systems, National Defence option for the defence developed by Havelsan GÖRGÜN said the Minister Hulusi AKAR, industry, they are a and the Turkish Navy Electronic Warfare Havelsan Chairman of necessity. Esad AKGÜN and which is owned by System, Fire Control Radar, the Board Prof. Hacı pointed out that the only a few countries in Laser Warning System, Ali MANTAR, Havelsan Pakistan Corvette Project the world, will be used Torpedo Countermeasure General Manager Ahmet will be completed with on the ships of friendly System, 3D Search Hamdi ATALAY, Aselsan the principle of the lowest and our brother country Radar, Navigation and Chairman of the Board and cost, highest quality and Pakistan”. Underlining that LPI Radar, Navigation CEO Haluk GÖRGÜN were shortest time period and this system developed by Support Systems, Inertial present. added that Pakistan will nearly 6 million lines of Navigation System, gain new capabilities in code is being used for the Combat Systems, 76 mm ASFAT CEO Esad AKGÜN, design and shipbuilding first time on Turkey’s 4th Gun Fire Control System the main contractor of when the project is MİLGEM ship, he said they and 25 mm Stabilized Gun the project, said in his completed. aim to gain ADVENT also System will be provided by speech at the ceremony Aselsan.

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Under the contract awarded by STM within the scope of PREVEZE MLU Program, HENSOLDT will take out the existing Kollmorgen Model 76 attack and surveillance periscopes and drop in (which means a simple, rapid and cost effective retrofit into the confines of submarines so no need for expensive alterations to the vessels) the new SERO 420 Attack Periscope and SERO 430 Search Periscope. To achieve this, HENSOLDT Optronics has engineered a straightforward ‘drop-in’ installation through the existing hull penetration, avoiding any need for hull modifications and retaining the existing hydraulic hoist mechanisms, bearings and seals

46 “We Have Continued to Strengthen Our Business Development with Turkish Companies!” Defence Turkey presents an exclusive interview with Levent DÜNYA, Director of HENSOLDT GmbH Turkey Ankara Liaison Office and Harald Hansen, Director of Sales for Maritime Optronics at HENSOLDT on the Company’s history in Turkey, their ongoing activities in Turkey as well as the collaboration potential with Turkish defence and aerospace companies

47 Defence Turkey: Could you Levent DÜNYA: Turkey please briefly introduce has been an important HENSOLDT Company to market for HENSOLDT for our readers? many years, particularly for our naval business. We Levent DÜNYA: HENSOLDT have successfully worked is a global pioneer of together with both, Aselsan technology and innovation and Savunma Teknolojileri in the area of defence Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. and security electronics. (STM) in the past. The company is a market leader in civilian and In the last decade we took military sensor solutions, part in the modernization developing new products project for the AY Class to counter evolving threats submarines in the inventory based on disruptive of the Turkish Naval Forces concepts in such fields Command (TNFC), in as big data, robotics and which STM was the Prime cyber security. With a Contractor. Replacing our workforce of some 4,300 own ASC 18 attack and BS Levent DÜNYA, Director of HENSOLDT GmbH Turkey Ankara employees, HENSOLDT 19 surveillance periscopes Liaison Office generates revenue that as well as SERO 400 other hand, have developed In 2020, depending on the exceeds 1 Billion EUR per periscopes in these vessels, optical surveillance systems political improvements on year. our state-of-the-art solution for both underwater and both sides, we would like to SERO 250 brought the surface applications. We concentrate on our business Defence Turkey: The submarines up to the latest decided to bring these two development at each level company has performed standards to meet current systems together, putting of the SSB. Further, as our activities in different areas operational requirements. forward a solution that second concentration in our country since the We signed a cooperation enables communication point, we will continue to 1940s. Could you please agreement with Aselsan between submarines and support Turkish players for summarize HENSOLDT’s regarding ESM-EW/GPS divers. We have already the projects in Turkey and in history in Turkey, and early-warning antennas for completed the concept the region. inform us about its the SERO 250. design and are now in the current status as well as system-engineering phase. Defence Turkey: its viewpoint regarding For the upgrade of vision HENSOLDT’s two COBRA Turkey? equipment for the PREVEZE Defence Turkey: As the Radars had been granted Class submarines, we are HENSOLDT GmbH Turkey to Turkey in 2002 by the working together with Ankara Liaison Office, what German Government. STM, who has the overall would you like to say about According to our sources responsibility for the your activities performed one of the COBRA Radars upgrade program. Here, in 2019 and your targets for was operational but the we are set to deliver eight 2020? other one is utilized for SERO 400 periscopes with the purpose of spare parts. thermal imagers as add-on Levent DÜNYA: For the first What can you share about units. time HENSOLDT Group the operational status of participated in IDEF ‘19 We recently decided COBRA Radars, feedback in Istanbul with its own received from the user to carry out even more booth. The interest from technology-oriented regarding the performance Turkish and international/ of the system and whether projects with STM, and end users and customers STM brought us together or not their modernization were amazing and we could is planned? with BAUMIND, a spin-off come up with a lot of key company that operates stake players of the Turkish Levent DÜNYA: Although the under Bahçeşehir University Defence Industry. We have COBRA Radars are partly that is engaged in studies continued to strengthen operational and the end of underwater optical our business development users are really pleased communications. Both with Turkish companies, with their performance, BAUMIND and STM have but we mostly engaged in the COBRA Radars need to been working on projects relationship management indeed be upgraded and SERO 250 in this field. We, on the and made bilateral visits. also refurbished according

48 to the latest state of the art Defence Turkey: solution that is available on HENSOLDT will supply HENSOLDT the market. HENSOLDT is 4 SERO 420 Attack © © ready to modernize COBRA Periscopes and 4 SERO Radars and thus conducted 430 Search Periscopes several meetings at the under the contract valued end user level but also at at EUR 40 million signed the SSB. We are expecting with STM within the the SSB’s call for further scope of the PREVEZE technical negotiations that Class Submarine Mid-Life will lead us to a contract. Upgrade (MLU) Project, which was announced Defence Turkey: Aselsan to the public on August will deliver the first 5, 2019. Can you share indigenous Weapon some details about the Location Radar to the delivery schedule of the Turkish Land Forces in 2020 periscopes? under a contract worth US$ 176.850 Million signed with Harald HANSEN: HENSOLDT the MoND in December will supply 4 SERO 420 Harald HANSEN, Director of Sales for Maritime Optronics at 2016. On the other hand, Attack Periscopes and HENSOLDT within the scope of the 4 SERO 430 Search Defence Turkey: for these submarines is Turkish Air Force (TurAF)’s Periscopes under a HENSOLDT is also the ongoing and we expect Low Altitude Radar System contract signed with STM supplier of SERO 420 to participate in the initial Project, the contract of within the scope of the Search Periscope and Sea Acceptance Tests in which was signed with PREVEZE Class Submarine OMS 100 Optronics Masts the near future. Under the SSB during the IDEF MLU Project, which was to be used in Type 214TN this contract HENSOLDT ‘19 Fair at an amount of announced to the public REIS Class Submarines, Optronics will also deliver TRY 450 Million, 5 Low on August 5, 2019. The the first of which was a dedicated Workshop in Altitude Radar Systems contract is based on the launched on December the Naval Maintenance with S-Band AESA delivery of a twin SERO 22, 2019. Could you Facility enabling the antenna technology will 400 Periscope systems inform us on the latest TNFC to accept system be procured. Is there any which will be integrated status of the project and maintenance and repair technological cooperation into the Turkish Combat the delivery process? Is responsibility in Turkey. between Aselsan and Management System. there any infrastructure This will greatly enhance HENSOLDT on such areas? The HENSOLDT Optronics in Turkey for the repair the operational readiness relationship with STM has and maintenance of of the systems and Levent DÜNYA: Although grown significantly since significantly reduce the HENSOLDT is open for HENSOLDT periscopes the previously executed maintenance cost. cooperation with Aselsan. existing in both contract for the AY PREVEZE and REIS Class We have expressed our Submarine refit contract The contract with STM readiness to both the Submarines? Any activity and the professionalism planned with the TNFC? for Turkish Submarines SSB and also to Aselsan and skilled expertise of has and will continue to authorities for a possible STM will ensure a positive Harald HANSEN: The foster a relationship for cooperation on the TF-X operational readiness delivery of the SERO the supply of HENSOLDT radar project development. outcome on the PREVEZE 400 and OMS 100 Optronics Masts for the This we think, could be a Class. periscopes to the TKMS international markets good initiation point. under subcontract to STM. This business is significant and seem strategic for both HENSOLDT and STM. HENSOLDT © © In 2019 HENSOLDT in cooperation with STM entered into discussions relating to the co-development of a submarine diver visual and underwater HENSOLDT ©

COBRA Radar & COBRA Virtual Reality ©

49 communication systems know as VIPERFISH. The systems enable the visual observation and communications with the diver in close proximity to the submarine.

HENSOLDT will supply equipment for the periscope workshop in The new version of HENSOLDT’s ARGOS-II FLIR payload was displayed with Turkey, including special Savunma’s KARAYEL-SU Armed UAV at Dubai Airshow 2019 tooling. In this context, we are looking forward to the synergies that will arise regarding maintenance, in addition to operation and training.

Defence Turkey: Could you please inform us on HENSOLDT’s prospective projects in Turkey as well as the collaboration potential with Turkish defence and aerospace companies?

Levent DÜNYA: The only project that is ongoing HENSOLDT is expected to provide Driver Sights under the ALTAY MBT Series Production Project is the MILDS Block I Project with Aselsan. For the ALTAY MBT Project, we have signed another contract with BMC for the driver sight. With STM, HENSOLDT has signed another contract for PREVEZE Class periscopes.

HENSOLDT is aiming to COBRA WLR of the TLFC seen here while being deployed at Turkey-Syria border extend its collaboration with Turkish defence players not only in Turkey but also in all countries where these companies are active.

Defence Turkey: Would you like to convey any further messages to our readers?

Levent DÜNYA: We can look back upon several years of successful cooperation with Turkish partners. We are looking forward to expanding our cooperation The T129A/B ATAK Helicopters are fitted with Aselsan/HENSOLDT AN/AAR-60 further MILDS B1 sensors

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organised by Type 214TN REIS Class TCG PİRİ REİS Submarine Launched by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ The launch ceremony and President of Defence and Sea Acceptance (SAT) operates a total of 12 of the TCG Piri Reis (S- Industries İsmail DEMİR. Tests, respectively. submarines, including 330) Submarine, the first The keel of the TCG four AY Classes, four of the Type 214TN REIS Seydi Ali Reis (S-334), The Turkish Submarine PREVEZE Classes, and four Class Submarines being the 5th Submarine of Fleet has a long history GÜR Classes. The Turkish constructed at the Gölcük the Project, was also spanning 134 years and Navy Submarine Fleet, Naval Shipyard Command laid at the ceremony. has an indispensable which is always ready under the €2,060 Billion In the next phase, the place among world navies with 12 submarines, is an New Type Submarine outfitting activities of the with its respectable traits outstanding deterrent Project (NTSP), was held TCG Piri Reis Submarine and capabilities. With both in our region and on December 22, 2019, will continue, and the its modern vessels, the worldwide... with the participation of submarine will enter Submarine Fleet is one President Recep Tayyip service with the Turkish of the most vital combat To ensure the continued ERDOĞAN, Minister of Navy in 2022 following the elements that forges the effectiveness of the National Defence Hulusi Factory Acceptance (FAT), striking force of the Turkish Submarine Fleet in AKAR, Force Commanders Harbor Acceptance (HAT) Navy. The Submarine operational areas in Fleet Command currently the surrounding seas,

52 decision of the Defence requirements because of Liquid Oxygen [LOX] tank Industry Executive some technical problems in its pressure hull) will Committee (DIEC/SSIK) with the HDW design, and considerably increase dated June 22, 2005. Turkish engineers found the amount of hydrogen five major design flaws carried in the Metal The €2,060 Billion New and developed solutions Hydride Tanks, which Type Submarine Project for them. The resulting provide the necessary (NTSP) contract was submarine, which is longer energy for the fuel cells signed between the SSB and heavier than CERBE, used in the AIP System and German TKMS Joint was renamed as REIS and will also increase the Venture (formerly the Class in 2014. However, the maximum amount of time HDW-MFI Joint Venture) technical specifications that a submarine can stay on July 2, 2009 and of the REIS Class underwater (Submerged entered into force on Submarines were revised, Endurance). The Type June 22, 2011. The project and the total length was 209PN and Type 214 covers the construction increased again following Class submarines have of six Type 214TN Air the modifications. six rows of metal hydride Independent Propulsion Additionally, the number tanks (each row includes (AIP) Submarines with of Cylindrical Metal six cylinders, three on the technical support Hydride Tanks (MHT) that the right and three on and technology transfer are used to store Liquid the left) located outside to be provided by TKMS Hydrogen, an essential the pressure hull in the Joint Venture at the Gölcük element of the Air bottom of the submarine Naval Shipyard Command, Independent Propulsion hull while the Type 209 AIP which has previously (AIP) System, has also submarines have five rows. constructed 11 submarines been increased. The PEM However, the scale model (three AY, four PREVEZE, (Polymer Electrolyte of the Type 214TN New and four GÜR-Classes). Membrane) Fuel Cells Type Submarine Project, of the AIP System use which was revealed by The construction of five pure hydrogen (H2) to TKMS for the first time submarines (the first steel generate power; however, at the 8th Naval Systems plate of the 5th submarine pure hydrogen has toxic Seminar held in October was cut on December 22, properties and is carried 2017, has seven rows 2019) is underway and the in cylindrical double- of metal hydride tanks first submarine, TCG Piri walled metal hydride outside the pressure hull. Reis (S-330), was launched tanks. Using seven rows of This means that REIS Class in December 2019 and will Cylindrical Metal Hydride Submarines will have 6x7 the Turkish Naval Force be commissioned with full Tanks instead of six rows = 42 metal hydride tanks. Command (TNFC), seeing operational capability in in a CERBE Class design Before the second revision, the need for modern 2022. It will be followed by (Each carries a horizontally the delivery schedule of submarines with quieter TCG Hızır Reis (S-331), TCG placed 15.3-ton capacity the REIS Class Submarines hull forms for reduced Murat Reis (S-332), TCG flow noise, the New Type Aydın Reis (S-333), TGC Submarine Project was Seydi Ali Reis (S-334) and launched to acquire a TCG Selman Reis (S-335). variety of capabilities; The last submarine in the an Air Independent project will be delivered to Propulsion (AIP) System the Turkish Naval Forces for long endurance Command (TNFC) in 2027. underwater tasks, low acoustic, thermal and Initially, the class was magnetic signatures, high to be called CERBE capacity batteries, hybrid and was planned to propulsion, and modern be 66.3m long with a countermeasure systems. surface displacement The administrative of 1,845 tons. However, responsibility for this significant design project was given to the modifications were made Presidency of Defence to meet Turkish Naval Industries with the Forces Command (TNFC)

53 was planned as 2021-2026 expected to enter service the first batch of the knots) without snorkeling with a 12-month phase by the second half of the Type 214 boats ordered to charge its batteries difference, while the new 2030s. Currently, the by the Republic of Korea or can travel 12,000nm calendar was updated as studies on the feasibility Navy have 9 (one backup, (2,311km) at 4 knots 2022-2027. of MILDEN and the eight active) BZM34 PEM with maximum fuel and technical and operational modules that generate a snorkeling. While the height characteristics of the total of 306kW (400hp) (13.1m/16.5m with the submarine are continuing power). The service life The periscopes), width (6.3m), while the TNFC carries of the BZ120 PEM Fuel uses its diesel engines draught (6.8m) and the out manufacturability Cell modules (each while cruising at high surface displacement analysis for the MILDEN weighs 900kg, has a speeds and AIP System for (about 1,855 tons) of this vessel. MILDEN will be capacity of 500 liters and low-speed silent cruising. new version, which we call built at the Gölcük Naval constitutes of 320 cells), The main components of REIS-II, didn’t change; Shipyard Command, is estimated between the AIP System consist the total length of the which has been doing 2,000-4,000 hours. This of the PEM Fuel Cell submarine was increased overhauls of submarines means that after running module, cylindrical metal to 68.35m (0.75m longer in the TNFC service for 55 2,000-4,000 hours, the hydride tubes, liquid than the first version of years and built submarines BZM120 PEM Fuel Cell oxygen tank, and control the REIS-Class and 2.05m for 37 years. Gölcük Naval modules will need to be unit. The submarine can longer than the CERBE Shipyard Command is replaced. The BZM120 operate for an extended Class). The submerged one of the 16 shipyards in PEM module enables the time without surfacing displacement of the the world that can build submarine to navigate by using the electrical submarine is around 2.050 submarines. at a cruising speed of 2 energy generated in the tons. According to the to 6kt (3.7 to 11.1km) and fuel cell module as a result TKMS product brochure, Two BZM120 Proton- stay underwater without of the chemical reaction the total length of the new Exchange Membrane surfacing for about three between the liquid oxygen Type 214 Class submarines (PEM, also called Polymer weeks, depending on and the hydrogen stored is 72m, and the surface Electrolyte Membrane) the speed. The Type 214 in metal hydride tanks. displacement is about Fuel Cell modules (each submarines can reach 12 Since the fuel cells use 2,000 tons. generates 120kW power) knots on the surface and pure hydrogen to generate lie at the heart of the Air 22 knots while submerged. power, the module can On the other hand, the Independent Propulsion Thanks to its AIP System continuously produce National Submarine (AIP) System of the Type the submarines can electricity as long as there (MILDEN), which will open 214 Class Submarines stay underwater for 18 is hydrogen feeding the a new page in the history (the first batch of the days (approximately system. of Turkish Submarines, is U212A submarines and 1,248nm/2,311km at 4

54 Construction Process of REIS Class Submarines

While the AY, PREVEZE, and GÜR Class submarines were built with the horizontal construction method using HY-80 high yield steel plates at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command, the REIS Class Type 214TN Submarines are being constructed with waterproof and pressure- and workers at the Gölcük element). According to the the vertical construction resistant submarine hull is Naval Shipyard Command. information we received, method, which has been completed. Apart from the Another critical section during the construction newly introduced to pressure hull, the boat's to be constructed under process, first, the non- the Shipyard. Vertical construction is finalized the project for the first pressurized aft ballast construction allows by adding the upper time at the Gölcük Naval tanks will be built, and faster production by deck, sail, ballast tanks Shipyard Command is the then the keels that form using more automation (aft ballast tank is not aft conical bulkhead that the basis of the pressure and automated welding pressurized), and the inner forms the stern (dome) of hull will be manufactured. technologies, including compartments. Because the submarine. Subsequently, the main more advanced welding of the way the pressure sections called Section machines and systems hull is constructed, all REIS Class Submarines 10, Section 20, Section 30, which has increased the the devices, systems, and consist of 22 sub-blocks, Section 40, and Section 50, welding quality. Since equipment to be used each approximately 3m will be constructed. could not produce in the submarine must long, and five main blocks. ferromagnetic HY-100 and be outfitted before the There are also three A special hull constructed HY-80 high yield steel pressure hull blocks are internal reinforcements from fiberglass is placed alloys, the REIS Class Type combined. (six in AY, PREVEZE on the outside of the 214TN Submarines are and GÜR Classes) built pressure hull to reduce being constructed with To prevent corrosion and from the HY-80 steel in the acoustic signature and steel plates supplied from provide durability, the different parts of the hull improve hydrodynamics. Austria. upper deck and the sail to increase the strength of Carbon fiber materials are sections of the submarines the submarine further. A also partially used in the In the vertical construction are constructed from single main section of the construction of the outer method, the steel plates Fiber-Reinforced Plastic pressure hull is formed hull, which uses special of the pressure hull and (FRP), while the hull is by combining 6-7 sub- Radar Absorber Materials the keels supporting built from high-yield sections. The hull of the (RAM) and paints. Under them from the inside are stainless steel alloys submarine, on the other the leadership of STM, built vertically as ring- (HY-80/100) with high hand, is constituted by studies were carried out shaped sections with a corrosion resistance. The combining five different to produce RAM materials length of about 3m, and bow of the submarine, main sections, each and paints to be used in later the steel hull of the which is the most critical weighing 840 tons. The REIS Class Submarines with submarine is assembled part of the vessel, will be internal support elements/ domestic capabilities. by rotating the rings and built domestically at the parts that provide the combining them end Gölcük Naval Shipyard main strength of the hull Incorporating around 100 to end with automatic Command. Thus, the are called ‘keels.’ The keels keels, the construction of welding machines. entire submarine hull will consists of two parts: each single-hull REIS Class Both ends of this long be built for the first time WEB and FLENC. WEBs Submarine is estimated cylindrical steel hull are in Turkey. The bow of the are made of HY-100 steel to cost 180,000 Man- sealed with the addition TCG I. İnönü (S-360), last plates. Days (160,000 for TCG of the forward elliptical Gür-Class (Type 209/1400 Heybeliada and 140,000 for bulkhead (dome) and the Mod) submarines, was also Each REIS Class submarine TCG Büyükada Ada Class aft conical bulkhead and built by Turkish engineers will have around 100 Corvettes) and 1.5 Million the construction of the keels (reinforcement Man-Hours in total

55 Tank Hunters: KAPLAN & PARS 4X4 STA First Two Kaplan STA Vehicle Delivered to Turkish Armed Forces ©©Defence Turkey by Cem AKALIN & Saffet UYANIK Within the scope of the Anti-Tank Vehicles Project carried out under the contract signed between the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., the first Two Kaplan Anti-Tank Vehicles (STA) were delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF)

December 25, 2019. The with Aselsan was signed KAPLAN STA vehicles were We have two different first two tracked KAPLAN by FNSS Chief Marketing completed, and they were vehicles and two different STA vehicles were delivered & Programs Officer delivered to the security types of turrets. In short, at a ceremony held at FNSS Aybars KÜÇÜK, Aselsan forces in accordance with four different types Gölbaşı Facilities as part of Chairman of the Board the project schedule and of products are being the Anti-Tank Vehicles (STA) Prof. Haluk GÖRGÜN added, “The Anti-Tank developed, designed, Project carried out for the and Aselsan Defence Vehicles contract signed prototyped and qualified. supply of new generation System Technologies between the Presidency There is a KORNET turret antitank vehicles to the Vice President Mustafa of Defence Industries on our tracked KAPLAN Turkish Armed Forces KAVAL with the witness of and our Company in June and an OMTAS turret on (TAF). President of Defence SSB President Prof. İsmail 2016 covers a total of 260 our PARS 4x4 prototype Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR. The agreement vehicles, 184 of which are vehicle. These two vehicles DEMİR, FNSS General between FNSS and tracked and 76 of which and two turrets were Manager & CEO K. Nail TÜMOSAN was signed by are 4x4 wheeled, as well completely designed KURT, Nurol Holding Vice FNSS General Manager as turrets to be used and manufactured from Chairman of the Board and CEO K.Nail KURT and on these vehicles. 64 of scratch to cater for our Oğuz ÇARMIKLI, Aselsan TÜMOSAN Chairman these will be equipped Armed Forces as per the Chairman of the Board Ahmet ALBAYRAK. with KORNET missiles TAF’s requirements. Within Prof. Haluk GÖRGÜN and that are currently in the this context, two KAPLAN several militaries and Speaking at the delivery inventory of the Turkish Tracked Anti-Tank vehicles defence industry officials ceremony, FNSS General Armed Forces. Other are being delivered today. attended the ceremony. Manager and CEO vehicles will be equipped We are planning to finalize During the KAPLAN STA K.Nail KURT said the with OMTAS missiles the qualification of the delivery ceremony, the Qualification Tests of the developed by Roketsan. PARS 4x4 in January 2020.” Subcontractor Agreement for the Supply of Mission Equipment within the scope of the Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle (ÖMTTZA) Project was signed between FNSS and Aselsan, and also the Subcontractor Agreement for the Supply of the Indigenous Engine Defence Turkey Defence ©

signed between FNSS and © TÜMOSAN. The agreement K.Nail KURT - FNSS General Manager & CEO

56 FNSS General Manager and CEO K.Nail KURT: “We attended the critical design meeting held in the 16th month, not only with drawings and slides but with a prototype vehicle available in the R&D workshop.”

Mentioning the value of support given by FNSS solution partners in the Project, KURT said, “Within the scope of STA Project, we have teamed up with Nurol Makina KAPLAN Anti-Tank Vehicle throughout the development phase of the PARS 4x4 vehicles The KAPLAN Anti-Tank It can cross a vertical step rear-mounted propulsion and developed PARS 4x4 STA Vehicle (STA) is the of 0.75m and a trench of systems, it can move in which is a very distinctive smallest member of the 1.8m. deep and fast-flowing vehicle. We made use of the KAPLAN new-generation streams. The vehicle has a competence and expertise armored combat vehicle modular platform The hull of the KAPLAN of our sister company on family developed by design that allows it to STA is manufactured 4x4 vehicles. They provided FNSS. The vehicle is execute a wide variety of using a unique welding critical design input and powered by a diesel missions by integrating technique that provides support. Additionally, the engine coupled to a fully different subsystems. advanced ballistic manufacturing activities are automatic transmission It is equipped with an protection. The vehicle performed entirely by Nurol system that provides advanced self-protection features mine and blast Makina. For antitank turrets, a 21 hp/ton power-to- suite consisting of resistance and offers high the OMTAS Mission Unit was weight ratio allowing joint a CBRN Protection mobility under different developed with Roketsan for operation capability with System, A/C, Automatic geographical conditions the preparation of OMTAS main battle tanks. It has a Fire Extinguisher, thanks to its lightweight missiles on turrets and their maximum road speed of Mine Resistant Seats, hull. The power pack launch. In this context, very 65 km/h, with a cruising and Smoke Grenade and the expanded driver critical collaboration was range of over 525 km. Launchers. It has two cabin are located at made in terms of integration. The KAPLAN STA is 5.6m self-sealing fuel tanks the front of the vehicle, The SAGER high-performance long, 3m wide, and has at the rear that are fully while the gunner and Electro-Optical Sight System an overall height of 3.1m. armored and isolated the commander sit in developed and manufactured Its advanced torsion bar from the vehicle to ensure the middle of the vehicle. by Aselsan is used on all suspension system is the safety of personnel. The rear section of the turrets. SDT has developed specifically designed to minimize vibrations in the vehicle is allocated for Platform and Gunner Interface The KAPLAN STA is vehicle and improve road the assistant gunner and Units to provide the operator one of the very few handling. The vehicle has additional crew members. interface with the turret vehicles in its class that a low silhouette, and with The KAPLAN STA can on the vehicles. They had has fully amphibious its twin tracks (five road be accessed through provided critical support characteristics with water wheels each side), it can the integral personnel with electronic control units. speeds up to 6.3 km/h. operate at high speeds, door on the ramp or the The STA Project is a very Its hull is water-resistant, not only on asphalt but hydraulic ramp located important example where and both the hatches and also on soft soil or muddy at the rear of the vehicle. highly effective cooperation lids are water-proofed and rough terrains under The power pack can be has been achieved.” via seals. The vehicle can all weather conditions. removed through the enter the water without Underlining that they have The KAPLAN STA can cabin access hatch for any prior preparation, designed an indigenous climb a gradient of 70% maintenance and repair. and thanks to its two vehicle, and even though the and a side slope of 40%. critical technical requirements

57 turrets, weapon systems and other systems to take part in the vehicle in the STA project will be important export items. Together we will witness how effective such vehicles will be in Defence Turkey Defence ©

© the future. Most probably, by diversifying the turrets FNSS General Manager & CEO K.Nail KURT and TÜMOSAN Chairman Ahmet ALBAYRAK and weapon systems signed an agreement with the witness of SSB President Prof. İsmail DEMİR for the supply of the unique engine for the ÖMTTZA project on our vehicles, these vehicles will become need to be bounden, FNSS in the near future with the much more functional and President of the will be a crucial combat General Manager & CEO SSB Prof. İsmail valuable initiatives of our K.Nail KURT emphasized private sector in terms of elements that will reduce that they attended the DEMİR: “We producing local armor the workload of our tanks Critical Design Review will use unique steel. In addition, our at the theater with various meeting held in the 16th Armor Steel in engine and transmission optical imaging and month not only with our Armored development activities are control systems.” technical drawings and going on. Today, we are Vehicles in a Following SSB President slides but with a prototype proud of adding KAPLAN short span of Prof. İsmail DEMİR's vehicle available in the and PARS 4X4 Anti-Tank speech, scaled-model of R&D workshop. “The time” vehicles to our inventory, the STA and the vehicle project requirements were which is the valuable Speaking at the key were presented really challenging. Mine output of our intensive ceremony, President of by Nurol Holding Vice and ballistic protection efforts within the scope Defence Industries Prof. Chairman Oğuz ÇARMIKLI. requirements were quite İsmail DEMİR pointed out of our modernization high. There was also a need that there are activities and new generation During the ceremony, the for amphibious capability; being performed on vehicle projects. In the Subcontractor Agreement therefore, serious armor steel and engines STA project, great efforts for the procurement system engineering and that will reduce foreign were made to use the of Mission Equipment optimization efforts were dependency in the field engine of TÜMOSAN in within the scope of the made to meet on common of land vehicles. “There terms of using indigenous Special Purpose Tactical ground for two conflicting are issues we are closely engines, thanks to our Wheeled Armored Vehicle requirements. I don't following regarding one Presidency’s persistence (ÖMTTZA) Project was think there are too many of the most important and determination.” signed between FNSS countries in the world and Aselsan, and also the components of our foreign Highlighting the export achieving this. Considering Subcontractor Agreement dependency in the field potential of the STA the point we have reached for the procurement of armor steel, engine and project, Prof.DEMİR said, today, the development of the unique engine transmission, especially “We consider that our of 4 different products, signed between FNSS within the scope of this domestic products that the manufacturing and TÜMOSAN. Within project. We will use unique are to be used on the of prototypes and armor steel in our vehicles the scope of the ÖMTTZA the completion of all qualification processes in a short time is a big achievement of the Turkish Defence Industry especially in terms of land systems. I would like to thank the Presidency of Defence Industries, Turkish Land Forces and all of the companies who work with Defence Turkey Defence ©

a common understanding © in this project as a The Subcontractor Agreement for the Supply of Mission Equipment within the scope of the subcontractor.” ÖMTTZA project was signed between FNSS and Aselsan Executives

58 agreement signed between the SSB and FNSS, FNSS will PARS 4X4 complete the manufacturing of a total of 100 8x8 and 6x6 Anti-Tank vehicles in 5 different types, via a domestic development Vehicle model, and deliver them to The anti-tank version of the Turkish Land Forces the PARS 4x4 is the latest Command and Gendarmerie member of the PARS General Command. Within family of wheeled armored the scope of the ÖMTTZA vehicles that was unveiled project, 30 6x6 command in May 2015. Developed by allowing the vehicle to go can support the weight of vehicles, 45 8x8 sensor and FNSS to meet the needs amphibious without prior the vehicle in the event of a reconnaissance vehicles, of the Turkish Land Forces preparation, thus granting loss of pressure. The vehicle 15 6x6 radar vehicles, 5 8x8 Command, the PARS 4x4 it the best amphibious has a standard crew of 4. CBRN vehicles, 5 units of 8x8 Anti-Tank Vehicle (STA) capabilities in its class and The driver’s cabin features Armored Fighting Vehicles offers both speed and further enabling The PARS a transparent ballistic armor (AFV) will be delivered. high maneuverability 4x4 STA to maneuver at that offers a wide field of All Platforms and under all-terrain conditions higher speeds. The vehicle view for both the driver and the ability to engage is propelled in the water by and the crew. The PARS 4X4 Turret Systems second targets following a two water jets located at STA also provides the driver Under the STA rapid change of position. the rear of the hull with a and the commander with Program will be The PARS 4X4 STA is an maximum water speed of integrated night and day Delivered in 2022 exceptional amphibious up to 6.5 km/h. vision cameras that enable vehicle that can meet these night operations with or STA Project tender challenging requirements The PARS 4x4 STA has a without using blackout that adopted the local simultaneously and length of 5 m, a width of2.6 lights. The command and m, and an overall height of Production and Integration has been designed to warning panels and the 3.1 m (2.1 m hull). The PARS model was firstly started undertake specialized height-adjustable mine- operational roles such as 4X4 STA has a low center of 11 years ago. At that time, protected seats have been advanced surveillance, gravity, a fully independent the Undersecretariat for specially developed for anti-tank, and command suspension system (Double Defence Industries (SSM) had the commander, driver, & control (C2). Wishbone, Independent issued an RFP (Request for gunner, and the additional and Helical Spring), dismounted infantry. Proposal) on March 7, 2008 The PARS 4X4 STA is ABS-assisted hydraulic for the procurement of 1,075 powered by a diesel disc brakes, low ground The vehicle is made of a tactical wheeled armored engine coupled to a fully pressure, and increased ballistic hull, which provides vehicles and an Integrated automatic transmission angles of approach and protection against mines Logistics Support System with an axle lock for use departure (7.5 m Turning and improvised explosive to meet the need of carrier on slippery surfaces and Radius), which allows devices (IED). The vehicle vehicles for TOW, Milan and soft soil. The power pack operating on any rough offers a remarkable load- 40mm Automatic Bomb is located at the rear of terrain. The PARS 4X4 STA carrying capacity. With Launchers that were available the vehicle and provides a can climb vertical slopes its open architecture in the inventory of the Turkish power-to-weight ratio of of 70% and can hold on and significant design, Land Forces Command, 25 hp/ton. The location of horizontal slopes of 40%. the vehicle can carry out and for KORNET-E ordered the power pack also offers It can also pass over 0.4 m various missions. The PARS by SSM under the OMTAS a 180° field-of-view for of vertical obstacles and 4X4 can be transported the driver, who is seated Direct Procurement Project, trenches of 0.8m with ease. using any military transport at the front of the vehicle. and for Medium Range In addition, the hydraulic aircraft, including the The vehicle also features Antitank Weapon (OMTAS) recovery winch, located CH-47 Chinook heavy- additional camera systems Missile Systems developed at the front of the vehicle, lift helicopter. To reduce for increased situational provides self-recovery when operating costs, many parts by Roketsan. The breakdown awareness. There is one required. have been designed to have of the vehicles had been single door on each side the same life-expectancy determined as 350 TOW, of the hull. The PARS 4X4 The PARS 4X4 STA features a as the vehicle. Thanks to 344 Milan, 229 40mm STA has a maximum speed central tire inflation system its power pack, which can Automatic Bomb Launchers of 110 km/h on asphalt (CTIS), which enhances the be removed and installed and 152 OMTAS Carriers. and a range of over 700 mobility of the vehicle. It quickly on the field, the On December 15, 2008, km. The engine inlet and also has run-flat capability vehicle offers ease of BMC, FNSS, HEMA Industry, exhaust ports are located thanks to the support ring maintenance and logistic Nurol Makina and Otokar on top of the vehicle hull, attached to the wheel that support.

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their bids, soon afterwards © the number of vehicles © was reduced to 846 vehicles that excluding 229 40mm Automatic Bomb Launcher Vehicles and then to 260 vehicles as per the request of the Land Forces Command.

Within the scope of the STA Project, on June 21, 2013, an RFP had been issued to FNSS and Otokar Companies for a total of 260 vehicles (184 tracked & 76 wheeled), Amphibious Capability 2019. During the firing The PARS 4x4 STA FNSS Savunma Sistemleri Tests. Within the frame test on 6 April 2019, that also successfully A.Ş. had become the of qualification tests, was performed with the passed the 20,000 successful bidder and KAPLAN STA successfully OMTAS missile launched km durability driving the signing ceremony was completed the 10,000 from the Remote- test, while the OMTAS held on June 27, 2016 at km durability driving test Controlled Anti-Tank Turret Turret qualifications are the Undersecretariat for including performance integrated successfully expected to be completed Defence Industries with tests on snowy terrain onto the KAPLAN STA, at the end of December the participation of FNSS, and KORNET Turret the firing test towards 2019 in accordance with SSM and MoND officials. qualifications. the moving target from the FNSS statement. The Following the signature of the stationary vehicle was qualification tests of the Within the scope of successfully performed. PARS STA 4x4 vehicle are the contract, the project the STA Project, the kick-off meeting was The video of the firing planned to be finalized integration test of the test with the OMTAS in January 2020 and in held on October 14, 2016 OMTAS antitank missile in accordance with the missile integrated onto pursuit of the acceptance developed by Roketsan PARS and KAPLAN vehicles tests, first vehicles are decision of the Defence onto the KAPLAN STA Industry Executive (from the moving vehicle planned to be included Anti-Tank Vehicle was towards the stationary in the inventory of the TAF. Committee (DIEC/SSIK) verified by the firing dated March 9, 2016, FNSS target) was made public test performed with the on November 25, 2019, on All tracked & wheeled will develop a total of 260 participation of the teams platforms and turret vehicles, 184 of which are the SSB’s official twitter of the Presidency Defence account. In the video the systems are expected tracked and 76 of which Industries and Land Forces to be included in the are wheeled, as well as OMTAS missile is shown Command in Karapınar, successfully hitting the inventory of Turkish Armed 64 KORNET-E Weapon Konya on February 13, Forces by 2022 Turrets and 196 OMTAS target. Weapon Turrets.

The detailed design of the vehicles was approved by SSM and the Turkish Land Forces in the 15th month of the project and qualification tests started on December 3, 2018.

The KAPLAN STA and PARS 4x4 STA successfully passed the Mobility and Durability, Environmental Conditions, EMI Defence Turkey Defence © / EMC, Mine and © Ballistic Protection and

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Dynamic Components & Landing Gears of T-70 Helicopters Delivered Under the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program The delivery ceremony of the first batch of Dynamic Components and Landing Gears to be used in the T-70 helicopters under the Turkish Utility Helicopter by Saffet UYANIK Program (TUHP) was held on January 15, 2020, at Alp Aviation facilities in Eskişehir

President of Defence T-70 helicopters were Industries Prof. İsmail delivered to Turkish DEMİR, Vice Presidents Aerospace. of Defence Industries Serdar DEMİREL, Harun Taking the floor at the ÇELİK, and Dr. Celal ceremony, Chairman of Sami TÜFEKÇİ, Governor the Alp Aviation Board of Eskişehir Özdemir of Directors Tuncer ÇAKACAK, Combatant ALPATA stated that Air Force Deputy Chief Alp Aviation has made stepwise investments Defence Turkey Defence of Staff Major General © to reach its goals and © İsmail GÜNAYDIN, 1st Air Prof. İsmail DEMİR - President of SSB Supply and Maintenance said: “Alp Aviation used Center Commander to manufacture detailed I would like to thank Industries plays a leading Brigadier General Gürhan parts and combine all our colleagues, our role in the emergence ERGÜRHAN, Chairman these to produce Presidency of Defence of this structure. The of the Turkish Aerospace intermediate systems, Industries, and our friends products we will receive Industries (TUSAŞ) Board but as of today, we have at Sikorsky Aircraft.” today marks an important of Directors Prof. Oğuz become a company milestone for the Turkish In his speech, Chairman BORAT, President & CEO that can build whole Defence Industry. In of the Turkish Aerospace of Turkish Aerospace Prof. systems and manage this regard, I especially Board of Directors, Temel KOTİL, President & processes successfully want to congratulate Alp Prof. Dr. Oğuz BORAT CEO of TEI Mahmut Faruk from detailed parts to the Aviation staff and wish pointed out that Turkish AKŞİT, Chairman of the final test. In this context, them success.” Areospace aims to be SSI Board of Directors we are having a historic an integrator company Prof. İsmail Latif Aral ALİŞ, Chairman day. We have achieved and said: “As TUSAŞ, our of the Alp Aviation Board this success together DEMİR: “The goal is to be an integrator of Directors Tuncer with the will and support Local Content company. We want to ALPATA, Deputy General of our Presidency and the Ratio in the transform the existing Manager of Turkish Armed Presidency of Defence defence industry in Turkey Turkish Utility Forces Foundation (TAFF) Industries, Industry into organizations that Helicopter Sadık PİYADE, and senior 4.0 processes, and the create added value. The Program executives of several devoted work of our Presidency of Defence Turkish Defence Industry colleagues. Once again, Reached 63%” companies and Sikorsky Speaking at the Aircraft participated at ceremony, President of the delivery ceremony Defence Industries Prof. held at Alp Aviation İsmail DEMİR shared facilities in Eskişehir. information about During the ceremony, the deliveries and the the Main Gearboxes/ overall management Transmission, Main Rotor of the program. “We Heads, Intermediate and are witnessing a critical Defence Turkey Defence Tail Rotor Gearboxes, and © © stage of the Turkish Utility the Main and Tail Landing Tuncer ALPATA - Chairman of the Board of Directors at Alp Helicopter Program. Gears to be used in the Aviation We are very proud to

62 hold a ceremony in this President of Defence facility that we had Industries İsmail DEMİR. opened in 2017, and in Gears, gearboxes, this regard, I would like dynamic components, to thank everyone who rotor assemblies, flight contributed to such a control systems, and project. Within the scope landing gears will be of the T-70 program, we produced for helicopters, plan to manufacture especially the S-70 109 helicopters in 2 Medium Transport/Utility different configurations Helicopters at the Center in line with the needs of 6 and Alp Aviation aims to different users. However, create a business volume this 109 number is likely of US$500 Million in the to increase further, and long term. studies are continuing.”

Defence Turkey Defence With its extensive © Prof. İsmail DEMİR © experience in machining also emphasized the GÖKBEY made its first contract with Turkish spanning 15 years, Alp importance of the flight. We acquired certain Aerospace in 2016 for the Aviation manufactures Turkish Utility Helicopter competencies in the field production and delivery Helicopter Dynamic Parts Program for the defence of transmission systems, of T-70 helicopters & Assemblies, Helicopter industry. “I would like to gears, and landing gears. “Dynamic Components Tail Rotor Drive Shaft underline an important What we expect from and Landing Gear” and System (TRDS) Parts & concept here; thanks the main contractor is also signed a contract Assemblies, Dynamic & to the policies we have the optimum utilization with Sikorsky Aircraft to Static Engine and APU implemented under this of this competence and export these products. Parts, Landing Gear Parts program, our localization succeeding with both To carry out engineering, & Assemblies, Structural rate has reached 63%. GÖKBEY and our future manufacturing, quality Parts & Assemblies With this program, Alp helicopter platforms control, and testing for Aircraft, Hydraulic Aviation has become a with the same level of processes of critical sub- and Fuel Systems company that not only cooperation.” systems to be produced Tube Assemblies, and manufactures parts under the program, Alp subsystems for the but also produces sub- T-70 Helicopters Aviation established the Aerospace Industry. As systems and integrates Dynamic “Helicopter Business one of the few companies them. Eskişehir has Components Center Facilities” with that manufacture flight- become an important and Landing an investment of US$ 90 critical parts in the world, center for the aviation million in the Eskişehir the total business volume industry and will become Gear Production of Alp Aviation has Contract Started Organized Industrial even more critical in this Zone. On October 3, exceeded US$7 Billion field. Some restrictions in 2016. 2017, an inauguration thanks to long-term imposed on our country, agreements. Alp Aviation Within the scope of the ceremony was held with suspensions in the F-35 the participation of the aims to increase its value- project and large and Turkish Utility Helicopter added technological Program (TUHP), Alp then Prime Minister small embargo decisions Binali YILDIRIM and the product exports, cannot stop us; on the Aviation signed a currently approaching contrary, it speeds us US$200 Million annually, forward even further.” to US$350 Million in 2023. Alp Aviation Underlining that the successfully completed technical knowledge the engineering, gained from the TUHP manufacturing and program will be used in testing processes in a future projects, İsmail timely manner following DEMİR said, “We have the project schedule now moved to a new under the Turkish Utility phase in helicopter Helicopter Program and Defence Turkey Defence © platforms. Our domestic © delivered the first batch and national helicopter T-70 Landing Gears of its products.

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at the qualified test stand © Begin in 2021 established at Alp Aviation © facilities. The standards Within the scope of used in the production, the program, the main assembly and testing contractor Turkish phases of the TUHP Aerospace and the program were prepared subcontractors Sikorsky by Alp Aviation engineers, Aircraft, Aselsan, TEI, taking into account the and Alp Aviation will NADCAP “Flight Safety produce 109 T-70 Utility Criteria,” including all Helicopters based on the user approvals. With the Sikorsky S-70i Helicopter “Value Flow Analysis” under license in Turkey (VFA) studies carried out for the next ten years, at the beginning of the and they will deliver these T-70 Main Rotor Transmission and Gear Box Assembly project, the requirements with Rotor Hub helicopters to six different for the assembly and users (Land Forces testing activities were contractor Turkish test processes were Command, Air Force completed using Alp Aerospace is responsible determined by the parties Command, Special Forces Aviation capabilities, and for the production, final in the most suitable Command, Gendarmerie all qualification tests under assembly, testing, and way, and an integrated General Command, the TUHP program were integrated logistics structure covering all General Directorate of successfully carried out support of all main parts activities was created Security and General at Alp Aviation facilities. such as the cabin, cockpit, under a single roof. Directorate of Forestry). Utilizing its vast technical tail cone, vertical and Within the scope of the Under the "Landing Gear expertise from landing horizontal stabilizers, “Dynamic Components Project," which constitutes gear component and and the main and tail Project” under the TUHP another part of the subassembly production rotor blades of T-70 program, Alp Aviation will program, the production for Original Equipment helicopters. Aselsan will produce the Main Rotor of the Main and Tail Manufacturers (OEM) develop and integrate Heads, Main Gearboxes/ Landing Gear to be used in directly in this project, the main avionics and Transmission, and the the T-70 helicopters is also Alp Aviation ensured codevelop the helicopter Intermediate and Tail carried out by Alp Aviation. that all processes were cockpit with Sikorsky. TEI Rotor Gearboxes. Alp Within the scope of the completed without any will produce the T700 Aviation will also provide project, all engineering, problems. In addition to engine. Alp Aviation will 104 chipsets for the manufacturing, special supporting the Turkish manufacture the landing dynamic components as process, assembly, and Utility Helicopter Program gears and gearboxes, part of the project. with serial production, and both manufacture these products can and assemble the also be exported to dynamic components. the American aircraft The subsystems to be manufacturer Sikorsky delivered under the Aircraft Corporation program will not only through agreements. meet the needs of Turkey Since Alp Aviation's work but will also meet the share under the project needs of several countries includes various critical both in our region and the parts and subsystems of world. Black Hawk helicopters, it will also be possible to The first T-70 Utility meet the spare part and Helicopter, produced after-sales support needs by the main contractor of all global users with Turkish Aerospace, is national capabilities. expected to roll out of the hangar in November 2019, Defence Turkey Defence ©

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First Launch Test of AKYA National Heavyweight Torpedo with the Acoustic Seeker Conducted Successfully! by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ Speaking at the 2019 Annual AKYA National Heavyweight activities in the AKYA National sonar, magnetic proximity Evaluation Meeting held Torpedo Program, Roketsan Heavyweight Torpedo sensor (can be replaced at the Beştepe National will develop the warhead and Program will be completed with an acoustic proximity Congress and Culture Center guidance system, Meteksan in two years, 50% in 2020 and sensor in the future), and on January 16, 2020, President Defence will develop the 50% in 2021. The completion wake sensor (wake-homing Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN sonar transducer arrays (sonar of the qualification process capability). Following the shared information about the wet end), and Koç Information will effectively end foreign industrialization activities, the AKYA National Heavyweight and Defence Technologies dependency in critical sub- AKYA HWT is expected to be Torpedo (HWT) Program, (KBS) will develop the Wake systems. The AKYA HWT is ready for the Serial Production one of the important Sensors, Torpedo Test Range planned to be used as the Phase by the end of 2020. developments of the Turkish Underwater Detection and first alternative to the veteran The AKYA is planned to be Defence & Aerospace Positioning System, Acoustic heavyweight torpedoes tested for the first time in the Industry last year, and said: Signal Generators, and the (Mk14, Mk23, Mk37 Mod 2, PREVEZE Class Submarines "We have successfully Underwater Acoustic Models Mk37 Mod 3, SST-4 Mod 0 that will be equipped completed the launch tests of (to verify the systems and and Mk24 Mod 2 TigerFish) with the MÜREN Combat our National Torpedo AKYA." software to be developed onboard the submarines Management System (CMS) under the program). in the Turkish Naval Forces and subsequently used as the Under the AKYA National inventory. The AKYA HWT is first alternative torpedo in Heavyweight Torpedo The AKYA Phase-2 Project designed to be fired against all submarines in the Turkish Program, of which the €24 was signed between the both surface targets (ASuW) Naval Forces inventory. The Million valued Phase-1 SSB and Roketsan in July and submarines (ASW). It is a first torpedo launch with the (Development Phase) 2016. According to the battery-powered (Otto Fuel MÜREN CMS is expected contract was signed between 2017-2021 Strategic Plan II is not preferred), fiber-optic to be carried out at the end the Presidency of Defence Document published by the cable guided heavyweight of 2020 or the beginning of Industries (SSB), the main SSB in February 2017, critical torpedo, equipped with 2021. contractor Roketsan, and sub-system qualification an active/passive acoustic various domestic defence industry companies on May AKYA National Heavyweight Torpedo Technical Specifications 8, 2009, a new Launch Test Length: ≤6.6m (The length of the 533mm torpedo tubes is 6.6m according to NATO standards) was carried out on December Diameter: 21 inches/53.3cm. 20, 2019. According to Weight: 1,200 kg. our information and the test video shown at the Power Plant: Electric. evaluation meeting, the Battery: Possibly Silver-oxide batteries. launch was performed Range: 15km (at 40kt). from an underwater test Maximum Speed: 40kt (40 nautical miles per hour). platform at a depth of 40m. During this launch test, the Propulsion: twin contra-rotating propellers (rotate in opposite directions around the same axis). AKYA Heavyweight Torpedo Guidance: Fire and Forget, Active/Passive Acoustic Sonar + Fiber Optic Wire Guidance + Magnetic Proximity Sensor (can be replaced with an acoustic proximity sensor in the future) and (HWT) was equipped with a Wake Sensor (wake homing capability). live active/passive acoustic Body: Metal body (assumption), fiber nose. sonar sensor for the first time. Sonar: Conformal Array Sonar (located in the Parabolic Head Shell made of fiber material. The hydrodynamic optimized parabolic shape both reduces torpedo self-noise and cavitation The first launch test of the to an absolute minimum). 533mm AKYA HWT without Warhead: AKYA is expected to carry a heavier warhead than the one used in the DM2A4 Torpedo the warhead and active/ (260kg PBX). passive acoustic sonar sensor Target: Although designed for dual use (ASuW/ASW), the primary targets are expected to be was carried out successfully naval warships considering the Conformal Array Sonar preference. in the Sea of Marmara on Unit Cost: The unit cost is expected to be lower compared to the DM2A4 and Mk 48 Mod 6AT July 11, 2013. Under the Heavyweight Torpedoes.

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TEI-PD170 Turbo Diesel Aviation Engine Serial Production Delivery Ceremony by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ On January 15, 2020, the TEI-PD170 Turbo Diesel Aviation Engine Serial Production Delivery Ceremony was held at TEI facilities with the participation of the President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR. The TEI-PD170 Turbo Diesel Aviation Engines were developed with national capabilities for use in ANKA Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles under the Operative UAV Engine Development Project signed between TEI and the SSB on December 27, 2012. The contract for the delivery of the TEI-PD170 Turbo Diesel Aviation Engines to be used in ANKA Blok-B and ANKA-S Defence Turkey Defence © UAVs by the Turkish Naval © Forces was signed between Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and TEI in the second half of 2019. TEI completed the production of the 13 TEI- PD170 Engines to be used in 12 additional ANKA UAVs (4 ANKA-B and 8 ANKA-S) by the end of 2019. The first of the engines that were mass-produced under the contract was sent to Turkish Speaking at the ceremony, that aside from the PD170, can see in the video, we Aerospace on December Chairman & President of the PD155 engine, which reached 225hp. There will 27, 2019, for preliminary TEI, Prof. Mahmut Faruk was ordered for emergency be a second version of the studies. In 2019, TEI also AKŞİT underlined that needs, was developed by TEI AKINCI platform, and we completed the production the development and engineers and delivered for will use the high hp version of two TEI-PD170 engines to manufacturing of the TEI- use in the ANKA UAV. “The of these engines in the new be used in the BAYRAKTAR PD170 engine within 5 years PD170 Engine, which we version of AKINCI.” AKINCI (Raider) Unmanned and its successful delivery will deliver today, has been Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) after tests was a remarkable designed and developed President of Defence developed indigenously by success for our country. Prof. from scratch by Turkish Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR Baykar Makina. Within the Faruk AKŞİT also emphasized engineers, workers, and emphasized that the PD170 scope of the ceremony, that within the scope of the employees,” Prof. AKŞİT also Engine will also be used in the the delivery of 15 engines, project, TEI's collaboration shared valuable information AKINCI UCAV and said, “There including 13 TEI-PD170 with Turkish SMEs and sub- about the PD170 Piston Diesel will be different models of the Engines produced by Turkish industry companies in the Engine, the test images of AKINCI UCAV, and I hope we Aerospace for the Turkish aviation field exceeded which were shown in the will be flying one of these Naval Forces, and 2 TEI- 90%. Prof. AKŞİT also noted promotional video: “As you models with the PD170. We PD170 Engines to be provided will send some of the PD170 for AKINCI UCAV, have also engines to AKINCI; we will been completed. With the use the national engines signing of the contract for on the national platform the engines to be used in the and I wish the best of luck additional 10 ANKA-S UAVs in this project.” Underlining by the Turkish Air Force, the that the PD170 Turbo Diesel number of engines to be Aviation Engine has reached delivered increased to 40. In a 90% locality rate in terms 2020, an additional 25 TEI- of the subsystem, material, PD170 engines are planned and labor costs, Prof. DEMİR to be mass-produced shared the good news that and delivered to Turkish the tests of the TS1400, Defence Turkey Defence ©

Aerospace as part of the © another engine produced by TEI, were also successful. second delivery. TEI - PD170 Engine Emphasizing that the first

68 engine run test of the first T-70 be shipped with the Electrical Multi-role Utility Helicopter Power Generation System TS-1400 Turboshaft manufactured by Turkish Kit and Propeller Accessories Aerospace was carried out on Mounting Kit. Throughout December 25, 2019, with the the 3,600-hour service life of Engine’s Core T700-TEI-701D Turboshaft the engine (service life of the Engines, Prof. DEMİR stated Rotax 914UL Engine used in Engine Test that TEI would deliver 25 the Heron/GÖZCÜ-I UAV is more T700-TEI-701D engines 1,800 hours, and the service Acceptance Process in 2020. life of the Thielert Centurion 2.0S [CD-155] Aviation Engine Accomplished Under the Operative UAV used in ANKA UAVs is 1,200 January 15, 2020. President of Defence Industries Engine Development hours), all periodic interim Prof. İsmail DEMİR received information on the Project, which was signed maintenance (alternator latest developments of the TS1400 Turboshaft on December 27, 2012, and and gearbox maintenance) started in 2013, the first engine Engine by conducting an on-site examination and all planned depot-level in Eskişehir after the serial production delivery run test was conducted on maintenance will be carried January 31, 2017, the first out under the responsibility ceremony of the TEI-PD170 Engine. engine was delivered on of TEI under the Integrated November 14, 2017, and the Logistics Support (ILS) first flight test on the ANKA management contract. Under UAV was accomplished on the agreement, engine orders December 27, 2018. During were received on December the development process, the 26, 2019. power and fuel consumption targets of the engine were The PD170 Turbo Diesel met in a short time, and the Aviation Engine has a 170 hp TEI calibration and maturity capacity, double alternator, © © tests exceeding 6,000 hours and twin turbocharger, and were successfully completed. was developed by TEI to Sharing up-to-date helicopter engine of our Also, within the scope of the replace the Thielert Centurion information about the project country, was successfully official qualification tests, six 2.0S Engine, one of the three with the President of Defence realized in 2018 after the different EASA CS-E tests were critical sub-systems of foreign Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR, first parts manufacturing successfully concluded. The origin in the ANKA MALE UAV TUSAŞ Engine Industry’s was completed in 2017. TEI-PD170 turbo Diesel engine System. The PD170 Turbo Chairman & President Prof. Within the scope of the Core was designed and produced Diesel Aviation Engine has Mahmut Faruk AKŞİT said, Engine Test conducted on indigenously with national four-stroke and 2.1-liter “We have successfully December 16, the calibration, capabilities, and its Intellectual volumes. According to the completed the Core Engine configuration checks, 1.45- Property (IP) rights are owned product brochure, it can Test acceptance process, hour test execution, test by the Presidency of Defence provide 165 hp at a 20,000ft which is one of the important result evaluation, and critical Industries (SSB). The locality altitude, 155hp at a 25,000ft milestones of the Turboshaft part FPI evaluation were rate of the PD170 exceeds 90% altitude, about 130hp at a Engine Development successfully completed in terms of the subsystem, 30,000ft altitude, 105hp at a Project, on December 16-17, without any negative material, and labor costs, and 35,000ft altitude and about 2019, with the participation findings. In the preparation the localization efforts of the 90hp at a 40,000ft altitude. of the representatives from process prior to the Core systems, excluding the off- While the bare, dry weight of the Presidency of Defence Engine Test, more than 200 the-shelf products, are aimed the PD170 Engine, which can Industries and the Turkish preparatory tests were carried to complete by the end of operate with both JP-8 Jet Armed Forces.” out, reaching up to 32,000 2020. Fuel and diesel fuel, is stated as engine revolutions, including 165kg in the product brochure, The first ignition of the a total of 18 engine assemblies The TEI PD170 Engine Supply the total weight of the engine TS1400 engine, which will with 2 engines, some of which Subcontract was signed on the aircraft with all support be the first indigenous exceeded 3 hours. between Turkish Aerospace equipment is 230kg. On May and TEI on November 23, 28, 2017, Chairman& President 2019, for the serial production of TEI Prof. Mahmut Faruk of the TEI-PD170 Turbo Diesel AKŞİT pointed out that just Aviation Engines. As part of the engine block of the PD170 this first serial production Engine costs US$50,000 contract, 40 engines (TEI- and underlined that ANKA or PD170 Engine met the similar UAVs can climb up to technical requirements of an altitude of 45,000ft with the Operative UAV Engine the PD170. TEI ©

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69 Sempro Hosted the International SemproConX19 Conference on 18-19 November in Ankara at the Bilkent Hotel We talked with Semiha YAŞAR, Founder of Sempro, about the outcome of the Conference and much more in this exclusive interview Defence Turkey Defence © ©

70 Defence Turkey: Mrs. by controlling product Semiha YAŞAR, first of all, I lifecycle management would like to congratulate with a product-based you and your team for approach, ranging the conference that you from configuration have hosted with 200 management to change participants from 54 and data management. companies. Before we talk about the conference CM2 methodology is could you please inform successfully implemented us about Sempro and its or in use in more than 1,800 main activities? organizations around the world. Some examples Semiha YAŞAR: Thank of these companies ©©SEMPRO you, as the SEMPRO are Airbus, Amazon, Ray WOZNY, CEO of IpX team we are proud Apple, ASML, Caterpillar, from which companies We realized that those that the conference Delphi, General Motors, the guest speakers came panel sessions have drawn reunited professionals Gulfstream, Lockheed from? as much as attention as from companies both Martin, Motorola, Sub- the speeches. local & abroad and Zero/Wolf. I would like to Semiha YAŞAR: The promoted experience say that ASML has its own event was focused on We had experienced guest in Configuration CM2 school and gives business excellence and speakers and panellists Management. training to its employees digital transformation. participating from both in their internal school. Experiences about international and local Regarding our main When we look at Turkey, the implementation companies, and as such activities, SEMPRO is a the leading companies of CM2 methodology during the sessions consultancy, engineering, in their sectors such as in companies, participants could listen to and services company. Aselsan, Havelsan, Turkish PLM applications various experiences from As Sempro’s our vision Aerospace, FNSS, TEI, for digitalization, different perspectives. is to be the preferred Arçelik, BMC have received configuration Guest speakers were from stakeholder that supports CM2 training. Since 2015, management applications Arçelik, Aselsan, ASML, the design, development 798 participants from for software and digital CIMdata, Configit, ESEN and production processes 45 organizations have transformation journeys Sistem, FNSS, Havelsan, of companies. We participated in our training were shared during the IpX, IpX-Europe, Nurol aim to establish CM2 programs to achieve speeches. Makina, Roketsan, SUB- methodology as the process excellence in their ZERO, TAOS, TEI, and method for change companies. Among these Besides the speeches, TÜBİTAK- Sage. management by providing participants, 28 people panel sessions were held training and consultancy reached the level of CM2-P during our conference. Defence Turkey: Did services. In addition to and 106 people completed Panel topics were “The your partners join the CM2 training, Sempro the training up to CM2-C Role of Configuration conference? also organizes Project level. Management in Management, PLM, ILS Companies”, “How Should Semiha YAŞAR: Yes, (Integrated Logistics Defence Turkey: (For Product Management of officials from our partners Support) and Systems further information the Future Be?” and the IpX, CIMdata and Configit Engineering training with about CM2 methodology “Contribution of CM2 gave presentations during international and local our readers may consult Methodology in Digital the conference. partners. Sempro’s website or the Transformation”. A lot of Ray WOZNY, CEO of previous interview with questions were asked by We have already talked IpX made the opening Mrs. Semiha YAŞAR.) participants during the about CM2 methodology speech which was quite I would like to talk panel sessions. Through on our previous interview, entertaining. Ray loves about the conference those questions, useful to give you some brief Turkey and his Turkish SemproConX19 which has discussions occurred information about the friends. I could say it is attracted considerable and more experience methodology I may enjoyable to work with attention. The sessions was shared in the related say that the main goal him. In his speech, Ray were quite interesting. subjects. In our post- of CM2 is to improve encouraged participants Could you tell us what event survey, we asked operational excellence to communicate with as the general theme of participants their opinions across the enterprise many people as possible the conference was and about the panel sessions.

71 PLM project have a strong understanding of PLM concepts and industry best practices.

Defence Turkey: The event was supported by many companies in various ways. Defence Turkey Magazine was the media sponsor of this conference. What other companies supported the event?

Semiha YAŞAR: I would like to thank you and all the sponsor companies. The support of the SEMPRO ©

© sponsor companies has been valuable for us. during the conference, best practices that enables companies. During his Dassault Systemes was to share more experience global organizations to speech, HENRIK explained the Platinum Sponsor, and information. As a part benchmark, assess, and the capabilities of the ArGe PLM and Upchain of his presentation, he transform the business configurator solutions were Silver Sponsors and called on the attendees challenges that impact offered by the company. FNSS was the Bronze in the hall to introduce most organizations. Sponsor of the event. MSI themselves to someone Peter A. BILELLO, President Turkish Defence Review that they had never met Our partner IpX is of CIMdata talked about contributed as the Official before. providing sustainable the company's training Publication and Media business and digital and support services Sponsor, while Techvisor, Paul KAISER, Vice transformation for in Product Lifecycle EnginSoft Turkey and President of IpX gave a more than 1,800 global Management (PLM) and Havelsan were among the presentation about the corporations on 6 digital transformation. organizations supporting True North Enterprise continents with CM2 the event. Calibration Model that methodology and the True We are organizing PLM offers a proven pragmatic North Calibration Model. training in collaboration Defence Turkey: During methodology that with CIMdata. CIMdata’s SemproConX19 a guides decision making, Henrik Reif ANDERSEN, PLM training is game demonstrating minimizes disruption CSO of Configit was also assessment-based and Configuration and lowers risk. As he a guest speaker of the is delivered through a Management was mentioned during his Conference. Our partner series of educational and managed by your guests speech, the True North Configit offers powerful training sessions that have from ASML. How were the Enterprise Calibration configuration technology been designed to ensure reactions of the audience Model is a proven set of for leading manufacturing that those involved in a to that game? Semiha YAŞAR: The game was managed by Martin SEMPRO ©

© HAKET, Configuration Management Business Architect, and Martijn DULLAART, Lead Architect for Enterprise Configuration Management, of ASML. The game was about completing configuration processes within a short time. Participants were divided into teams and

72 each team was divided you please give us some Change Process of the Numbering, Requirements into three groups: details about these CM2 methodology. Management, Variant engineering, operations, training sessions? In addition to Guido’s Management, Tracking and supplier. Each team explanations, two Changes and Re- had to create product Semiha YAŞAR: After presentations were made Identification. documentation, purchase the conference two CM2 by Roketsan and FNSS and production orders, training sessions, two employees to discuss their A 3-Day CIMdata PLM build Assemblies and a CM2 workshops and change processes. Certificate Program Final Assembly of a Truck one PLM training took was conducted by Peter within the 25 minutes. place. A 2-day CM2-13 A 2-day CM2-15 BILELLO. As I mentioned Every minute represented Optimizing the Software Operational Excellence earlier, this training is a week in the schedule. Lifecycle with CM2 Boot Camp was designed to ensure that The real challenge was training was conducted conducted by Ray those involved in a PLM managing the change by Guido WEISCHEDEL, WOZNY. This course gave project have a strong order that teams received General Manager and an in-depth review of understanding of PLM at the 10th minute of the Lead Instructor from the IPE/CM2 model for concepts and industry game. IpX-Europe. The CM2- process improvement best practices. 13 course describes and enabled each Participants had the how the CM2 model attendee to gain a better Defence Turkey: When opportunity to practice for configuration understanding of the can we expect the next CM2 concepts and management (CM) can be strengths and weaknesses event to take place? created fun memories applied to software. of their processes. Semiha YAŞAR: We are through the CM game. Guido also conducted A 1-Day IpX-21 Item planning the next event Defence Turkey: After a 1-day CM2 Fast- interchangeability and Re- for 2021. the conference, CM2 and Track Change Process Identification Workshop Defence Turkey: Thank PLM training sessions Workshop. This workshop was conducted by Ray you very much for the have taken place. Could explains the Fast-Track was about Naming and valuable information…

73 Su-57 Crashed During a Flight Test! Did it affect the overall program? by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ On December 24, 2019 Designed by Sukhoi, the and advanced avionics. the Russian MoD in June a Su-57 aircraft crashed Su-57 (formerly T-50 The Su-57 has been 2019. some 120km from the and PAK FA) is a fifth- experiencing technical Komsomolsk-on-Amur generation single seat, problems which caused The prototypes and the aircraft plant in the Far twin-engine multi-role delays in the program initial production batch East Khabarovsk Krai fighter aircraft intended schedule. will be delivered with region of Russia during to be the successor to the NPO Saturn AL-41F1 a flight test. The pilot MiG-29 and Su-27 in the The first flight of the Su- (Izdeliye-117) engines, of the aircraft, that was Russian Air Force. The Su- 57 took place on January closely related to the participating in factory 57, recently codenamed 29, 2010 at Komsomolsk- Saturn 117S engines used trials before delivery when the “Felon” by NATO, on-Amur aircraft plant on the Su-35S, as interim the accident occurred, is the first indigenous and according to Russian engines while a new clean- escaped without injuries combat aircraft program media there are a total sheet design Product and was rescued by a Mi-8 that was started by the of 13 Su-57 prototypes 30 turbofan engine helicopter. It is claimed Russian Federation and (10 for flight-tests plus 2 (Izdeliye-30) is currently that the aircraft involved will be the first aircraft in for static tests and one under development. Each in the incident was the first Russian military service to for ground tests). The of the NPO Saturn AL-41F1/ serially produced Su-57. use stealth technology. 10th prototype (T-50-10) Izdeliye-117 turbofans This is the first known loss In August 2017, Sukhoi performed its maiden provides 33,067lbs of of the Su-57, two of which revealed that the T-50 flight on December 23, thrust. According to were expected to enter the PAK FA fifth-generation 2017. Prototype aircraft Russian sources, though service of the Russian Air fighter jet had received are being used under the the AL-41F1 provides Force by the end of 2019 the serial index of ‘Su- Su-57 Flight Test Program. enough thrust for and two more in 2020. 57’. Categorized as a In 2018, the first contract sustained supersonic According to Russian ‘5th Generation Fighter’ was signed for the delivery cruise capability, media, despite the Su-57 the Su-57 is planned of an initial production lot however it does not meet crash the Russian Air Force to have super cruise (covering 12 aircraft) of Su- the Russian Aerospace is still expected to receive capability, stealth/radar- 57 fighters to the Russian Forces requirements for the first batch of serially absorbing materials, Ministry of Defence (MoD). thrust-to-weight ratio or produced Su-57 fighter supermanoeuvrability, A second order, for a large fuel efficiency. On June jets in 2020. networking, data fusion batch (covering 76 aircraft) 10, 2014, the fifth flying of Su-57s was placed by prototype, the aircraft

74 T-50-5, was severely damaged by an engine fire after landing. The pilot managed to escape unharmed. The first successful test flight with a Su-57 (T-50-2 prototype) using the new generation Izdeliye-30 turbofan engine took place on December 5, 2017 and lasted 17 minutes. But the Saturn Izdeliye-30 is not ready for serial production. It is unclear when production will shift Su-57s by 2028. In May supplied by 2028, Russian performed.” The aircraft to the Saturn Izdeliye-30 2019, Russian Minister of Deputy Defence Minister first participated in engine. The new engine Defence Sergei SHOIGU Alexei KRIVORUCHKO told combat missions in Syria features increased thrust also reported that the reporters. in early 2018. and fuel efficiency and is unit cost of each Su- reportedly fitted with 3D 57 and associated Russia had deployed The Russian Government thrust vectoring nozzles. equipment went four Sukhoi Su-57 5th has been in search for an Generation fighter jets in export customer for the In May 2019 during down by 20%. Russian Syria at the Khmeimim export version of its Su- a visit to the United Minister of Industry Air Base during first half 57 stealth fighter dubbed Aircraft Corporation Denis MANTUROV told of 2018 (in February) the Su-57E. According to (UAC) Komsomolk-on- reporters on June 27, for combat-testing reports Algeria signed a Amur aircraft plant in the 2019 at the Army 2019 (operational and combat contract to acquire 14 Su- Russian Far East, Russian Forum that the Russian trials) purposes. The first 57E 5th Generation fighter Deputy Defence Minister Ministry of Defence will pair (T-50-9 and T-50- jets and became the first Alexey KRIVORUCHKO had receive 76 Su-57 jets 11) arrived on February customer of this type. The noted that the first Su-57 within the framework of 21, 2018 and the second Algerian Air Force has also would be delivered to the a contract with Sukhoi pair arrived on February signed two other contracts Russian Air Force by the Company. In July 2019 23. Meanwhile the for 14 Su-34 bombers and end of 2019. “We will get Sukhoi commenced serial Chief of Staff of the 14 Su-35 air domination the first fighter jet (of this production of the Su-57 Russian Armed Forces, devices. Deliveries under model) by the end of this aircraft. According to First Deputy Defence the US$6 Billion contract year,” KRIVORUCHKO was Russian media the cost of Minister General Valery would be completed by quoted as saying by TASS the contract is estimated GERASIMOV, stated in 2025. It is said that the news agency on May 29. at around US$2.7 Billion. December that the Su-57, purchase decision was “We are already talking That works out to about has undergone a “second made after the Algerian about serial production. US$35.5 million for each combat testing” in Syria delegation visited the We have assessed the jet’s 76 Su-57 aircraft. The “during which all tasks MAKS 2019 Air Show in the readiness today, as well Su-57 fighter jets will be planned were successfully summer of 2019. as the plant’s readiness to mass manufacture the Su-57. We were fully satisfied with what we saw and hope that all plans will be fulfilled.” The Russian Air Force was expected to receive two Su-57s by the end of 2019 and two more aircraft in 2020.

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75 41st TOBB Defence Industry Assembly Held in Ankara The last TOBB Defence Industry Assembly Meeting of 2019 was held on December 24th in Ankara. The first session of the meeting was conducted with the participation of Vice President of the SSB - Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ, President of the TOBB Defence Industry Assembly - Yılmaz KÜÇÜKSEYHAN, President of TOBB – Mehmet BÜYÜKSİMİTCİ and sector assembly members. The second session was a Q&A session and President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR answered questions regarding sector information and issues.

The meeting was launched with the opening remarks TOBB © of TOBB Defence Industry © Assembly President KÜÇÜKSEYHAN. In his speech, the Assembly President gave an overall evaluation of the sector.

Member of the TOBB Executive Board - Mehmet BÜYÜKSİMİTCİ underlined that the defence industry is the most critical and prominent sector of the country adding that a three-stage plan to and they will establish by addressing the feedback the rate of domestic increase the exports. a new structure for the we receive”. participation in the defence We gathered with many formation of such cycle, Following the opening industry has reached shareholders of the sector TÜFEKCİ added that they speeches, the agenda items 70%. BÜYÜKSİMİTCİ also at the event, we listened to will build a Teknopark close regarding problems faced expressed his satisfaction their ideas and discussed to the campus of TUSAS, by the sector and their in gathering with Assembly them. A strategic road map similar to the Technology solutions were reviewed members at the event. will be built with the output Development Zone at of this workshop. All the the Aerospace Industrial by the President of TOBB Addressing members of members of the industry Zone, and Istanbul Defence Industry Assembly the sector assembly in the need to act collectively in Teknopark structures Yılmaz KÜÇÜKSEYHAN. meeting, Vice President of order to achieve the target and added: “A structure During the review which Defence Industries Dr. Celal of US$ 10.2 billion that to which we refer as the was held as a Q&A session Sami TÜFEKÇİ stated that we’ve identified for 2023.” Production Technologies at the assembly meeting, the export figures of the Center of Excellence the topics on Insufficiency defence industry increased Stating that they also (ÜRTEMM) will remain at of the Incentives for Fairs, to US$ 2.7 billion by the organized a workshop this Technopark. There will Lost Markets, Export Credit end of 2019 and made the abroad with former be an investment towards Mechanism, Commercial following comments in employees of the prototype production Credit Interests, Brain his remark: “By the end of Turkish Defence Industry at the center. We will be Drain, Cancellation/ 2019, the defence industry’s Companies working in building a prototype Postponement of Defence export figures reached Europe, TÜFEKÇİ said, production center towards Projects, Prevention of US$ 2.7 billion. This is an “There was a considerable advanced technologies Unfair Competition against achievement, and this is amount of participation with the contribution of local manufacturers in your success. But we will not in this workshop from all our industrialists. To this Public Procurement Law, be satisfied with this. We around Europe. I can give end, we will soon hold a the increasing amount conducted a workshop on the good news that as a meeting with our main of the transferred VAT how to increase our exports result of this workshop, 25 industry companies and receivables due to (F) further, under the guidance employees will be returning the companies we will invite Clause of Article 13 of of our Department of our country.” from the clusters. At the Law No. 3056, the lack of International Relations, meeting we will describe regulations for encouraging Underlining that in Antalya. During this the model to them in order the competitiveness of infrastructural investments workshop we presented to build a mechanism for Turkey in the Aviation/ are required for production accelerating our activities Aerospace Structural

76 Sector were evaluated. a strategy to become our institution if they have the best in the world special conditions. The Taking the chair in particularly in certain MILGEM Project sold to closing, President of areas through bringing our Pakistan is the best example Defence Industries Prof. strengths to the forefront.” of this. We provided the İsmail DEMİR presented credit through a decree assessments on agenda Commenting on the of the ministerial cabinet. items regarding sector negative experiences faced We are willing to provide problems. during credit payments, all types of support when regarding the improvement Prof. DEMİR: an export opportunity of the unfavorable credit arises. We are receiving “We projected conditions of Public Banks crucial support from our our target for and many other banks for government to this end total defence the better coverage of as well. There is also this our companies’ financial issue whether Eximbank industry requirements, Prof. turnover as US$ loans are used in weapon this issue as well. A few DEMİR stated that their and defence industry meetings were held, 26-27 billion.” doors are wide open to all products or not. I would like too. Our ambassadors in companies taking part in to underline a few points certain countries also have President of Defence the projects conducted by here. Our companies can activities in this area and Industries Prof. DEMİR the Presidency of Defence apply to Eximbank for they are willing to support stated that the total Industries and that they will loans regarding electronic us on this issue. The second turnover of the Defence be providing all the support products, optical products problem at this point is that Industry reached US$ 8.7 they can to all those and products that may not perhaps we need to tell the billion as of today (Dec 24) applying to the Presidency. be directly linked to the staff leaving our country Defence Industry exports defence industry.” the following words: ‘You will reach US$ 3 billion by Underlining that complaints go ahead and stay there for the end of the year and that on the competition of Stating that there was 3 years, and please know R&D expenses increased to main contractors and sub- an increase in brain that your salary and job will the level of US$ 1.5 billion. contractors continued, Prof. drain in 2017-2018 and be waiting for you when Mentioning that the size DEMİR noted that they expressing that he has a you return.’ Furthermore, of approximately 700 constantly emphasized different perspective on we need to guide them projects under the auspices that all our main contractor this issue, Prof. DEMİR in this respect. There is of Presidency of Defence companies, our foundation shared that according to an opportunity here; Industries increased to US$ companies in particular, the analysis conducted companies are opening 60 billion, DEMİR said that need to take part in projects on the departure of their doors to our staff. They the total turnover target of greater sizes and added: skilled resources in an are opening their doors in within the scope of 2023 “The measures that have to environment with so many terms of technology as targets is projected as be taken to this end need projects, they concluded well. For the time being, US$ 26-27 billion while the to be discussed in an open that the financial aspect bringing back 10%-20% of export target is over US$ 10 forum. Existing capabilities was not on the top of the the staff who left for foreign billion. “In order to achieve have to be analyzed, who list. Prof. DEMİR: “Financial countries is possible. We such targets, we aim to owns which capability? At opportunities are not on the must meet with them, point increase employment which maturity level are top of the list. Therefore, we out a target for them for numbers to the level of they? These need to be need to improve the work their future and ask them 80 thousand. We also analyzed well. Perhaps, and working conditions. to stay there for a while but aim to increase our rate certain spin-offs should be We cannot prevent the to return to their country of domestic participation made from the extending staff wishing to work afterwards. We have to to 75% - 80%. We believe structures of major abroad, by no means. On act rationally on this point. that while proceeding companies and they should the other hand, we need Our major companies in towards these targets, be formed in companies to work in cooperation in particular, have to work we need to decrease with depth.” order to bring the Turkish on ways to benefit from foreign dependency to citizens either working or Expressing that certain the staff that are leaving the minimum, develop conducting research in obstacles in exports instead of losing them platforms, systems, sub- foreign countries back were true, and that they completely.” systems by performing to Turkey. We have been were ready to support our work in detail, identify exerting certain efforts all companies exporting, Following the review of the data infrastructure, to this end. The human especially in the formation agenda items, the 41st capability inventory and resources offices at the of being a credit TOBB Defence Industry our academic inventory in Presidency of the Republic mechanism, Prof. DEMİR Assembly Meeting was a way to cover our existing of Turkey have conducted continued: “Our companies concluded with the Q&A capacities and develop certain activities on should absolutely apply to session.

77 Defence Turkey Defence © The 4th Battery © Technologies & Energy Systems Workshop Held in Kayseri by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ 4th of the Battery held/man-pack radios revealing remarkable defence, aerospace, rail Technologies & Energy and combat equipment, researches on energy systems, automotive Systems Workshop accumulators, batteries, issues. and telecommunication organized by Aspilsan battery blocks, as well as academicians Enerji A.Ş. in cooperation chargers, and string A total of six different from leading universities, with Erciyes University manipulation designs of panels in two sessions, the following panels were (ERU) Engineering the printed circuit board one in the morning and held with the speeches Faculty’s Energy components. As a critical one in the afternoon, of experts: Technological Transition Research and actor in the energy were held during the Developments in Implementation Center storage industry, Aspilsan event where the recent Cell Batteries and was held on December Enerji is the only company developments on Storage Batteries, 19-20, 2019 in Kayseri in our country and one battery technologies Utilization Areas of with the participation of the few companies in Turkey and the world Battery Technologies of the representatives of in the world that are were examined, and in Defence Platforms, the sector in our country, capable of producing all the latest status of Battery Technologies scientists and the types of mobile system the ongoing activities in Telecommunication, significant stakeholders batteries and energy in various energy Electronic/Software in the eco-system. Held storage systems as storage systems, fuel Systems in Energy annually by Aspilsan well as helicopter and cells, thermopiles and Storage, Battery Enerji, first of these aircraft accumulators. lithium batteries were Technologies in traditional workshops Categorized as one discussed. Throughout Alternative Transport was held on December of the ten research the Workshop that Sector and Battery 23, 2016, the second universities of our country gathered prominent Technologies in Transport took place on December by the Council of Higher representatives of Sector. A report on 21-22, 2017 and the third Education, Erciyes major companies in “Energy Storage: Battery was held on December University has been various sectors such as Market and Access 21, 2018.

Enhancing its product range with its recent accomplishments, in addition to its achievements in civilian and military aviation, Aspilsan Enerji has become an enterprise that contributes greatly to Defence Industry with nearly 150 products composed of electronic and optronic systems, ©©Defence Turkey battery cells of hand-

78 to the Market” will be prepared after the evaluation of discussions Defence Turkey Defence and recommendations © © made during the panels. Initially, the academicians who participated in the event will share their studies on “The Developments in Battery Technologies,” and then “The Technology Road Map” will be prepared with the participants.

Osman COŞKUN - Board Member of the Presidential Science, Technology and Enerji’s Vice Chairman the times.” Reminding various platforms, Innovation Policies of Board pointed to the audience of the through the launch of Council (BTYK), Sadık the increasing number increasing requirement local production and PİYADE – Acting of participation in the for different mobile their acquisition to our General Manager of the event and underlined energy supplies in country’s industry.” Turkish Armed Forces the necessity of the addition to battery cells Telling that they made Foundation (TAFF), production of advanced and battery technologies their mark on critical Erhan SİPAHİOĞLU – technology products in in the Defence Industry, and notable projects at Head of TAFFs Financial our country for creating DURSUN continued, the Kayseri R&D Center Operations and high added value in the “For instance super- launched in January 2017, Investments Group, economy in our times capacitors, Li-ion DURSUN added that they Bedri DURSUN – Aspilsan where technology capacitors, thermopiles have been manufacturing Enerji’s Vice Chairman of is transparent and and so forth. Therefore, indigenous batteries for Board, Ferhat ÖZSOY accessible for anyone. as the sector, we need to Defence Industry and – General Manager of Mentioning the positive continue and increase that within this scope, Aspilsan Enerji, Prof. Dr. developments towards our efforts to minimize they are carrying out Recai KILIÇ – Erciyes the production of the foreign dependency their activities intensively University Vice-Rector technological products by closely following the with highly competent and Chairman of Erciyes in Turkey, DURSUN said, novelties in the global engineers presently. In Technopark’s Executive “Hopefully, we will be production technologies his speech, DURSUN Board and many filling the gaps in the regarding battery cells stressed that they academicians, sector sector in a short time, and battery production launched an activity for representatives and and we will keep up with and their types in the establishment of students attended the a new battery factory workshop held at the in Kayseri in 2019 and Sabancı Cultural Center added, “We will have at Erciyes University. The Defence Turkey Defence

© accomplished the opening remarks of the © production of the first Workshop were delivered indigenous and national by Bedri DURSUN – li-ion battery on account Aspilsan Enerji’s Vice of this factory which Chairman of Board, Prof. we will start to be built Dr. Recai KILIÇ – Erciyes in 2020.” Stating that University Vice-Rector they will be proceeding and Sadık PİYADE – towards their goals Acting General Manager as one of the three of TAFF. enterprises in Turkey Delivering the initial having the European speech of the Workshop, Aviation Safety Agency’s Bedri DURSUN - Aspilsan Sadık PİYADE- General Manager of TAFF Certificate, DURSUN

79 concluded, “In parallel with this development, we will shortly be manufacturing the 100% indigenous aircraft/ helicopter accumulator, including the electrode, and availing it to the civil aviation sector as well.”

ERU Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Recai KILIÇ gave information about their university in his speech. Vice President KILIÇ said, Defence Turkey Defence ©

“With its 19 Faculties, 1 © Institute, 1 Academy, 2 Vocational Academies and proud to be a big Aspilsan in his speech, square meters, and we and 39 Research and family with almost PİYADE expressed will produce Lithium Implementation Centers, 100.000 donators and that the foundation and battery cells for civil our university achieved approximately 20.000 of an ultramodern aviation and rail systems. a potential by being employees. We aim to company that will Hopefully, we will hold categorized among the increase the war power manufacture lithium a groundbreaking medium and large-scale of the Turkish Armed batteries will be laid in ceremony with the universities. We left 40 Forces (TAF). This year, March 2020 in Kayseri. participation of our years behind and we the amount we allocate Telling that Aspilsan Board of Trustees in are about to complete to the TAF Projects will be continuing its March, and we will start our 41st year. Our total reached TL 550 Million. production at the new production in the spring number of students in We achieved this hand in factory to be built in of 2021. Currently, our the levels of Associate’s hand with our nation. Our Mimarsinan Organized Chairman is in Japan Degree, Undergraduate donators are our greatest Industrial Zone, PİYADE and continues his efforts Degrees and Ph.D. is source of income and continued, “A very to start this business 52.000. There are 2.241 they are followed by the favorable location within as soon as possible. On academicians in our profit shares we receive Mimarsinan Organized account of this factory, university and 43 of from our companies. We Industrial Zone has been we will be increasing them are from foreign transfer these amounts to allocated to Aspilsan the employment and countries. The number a pool and then allocate with the support of our manufacturing products of our existing registered 80% of the amount Chamber of Industry, that will stand out in the international students is accumulated at the pool Chamber of Commerce energy sector.” Acting over 2.000. So far, the to the projects.” and our University. This General Manager of number of our graduates factory will be built TAFF TSKGV PİYADE Stressing the is 157.000.” over an indoor area of mentioned in one of his accomplishments of approximately 25.000 previous speeches during Acting General Manager of TAFF Sadık PİYADE underlined in his speech that their Foundation, Defence Turkey Defence ©

with its 57 companies © including the affiliates, was owned by the nation and said, “We are a 32-year old enterprise with a unique mission in Defence Industry. We are collaborating with 18 R&D companies in 14 Technocities. We are working with nearly 6.000 sub-contractors

80 his visit to Aspilsan Enerji in November 2019 that production activities were going to be launched at the new factory within two years and added, “Our costs may reach TL 100 Million and even further. We will be employing nearly 100 employees. This figure will reach 250-300 with our staff employed here.” With this factory which will be Turkey’s first Li-Ion Cylindrical Battery Production Plant, Aspilsan Enerji will be fulfilling the battery November 2020 and mass Ankara R&D Manager. day of the Workshop. demands in critical production would be Faculty Member of Yalova Moderated by Murat areas while contributing launched in March 2021. University’s Department ALTUĞ - the R&D to the indigenization of Polymer Engineering Program Manager of campaign. With this Following the Ozan TOPRAKÇI, Aspilsan Enerji, the investment, another opening remarks, the Faculty Member at the Vice General Director of product in which Turkey Workshop continued Department of Chemistry Advanced Technologies at Akdeniz University and Systems Kemal Edip BAYRAM, Faculty Atılgan TOKER, Aselsan Member at Medipol HBT Electronic Design University Billur Deniz Manager Yalçın AYDIN, KARAHAN, Energy FNSS Electric – Electronic Analyst at Shura Energy Design and Integration Transition Center Manager Mustafa Hasan AKSOY and KANTAR, THY Technic AVL Turkey’s Battery R&D Manager Sedat Systems Team Leader KARAKAŞ and TUSAŞ Burak ALİEFENDİOĞLU UAV Avionics Manager attended the panel as Lütfü AKÇİL attended the speakers. panel as speakers. has foreign dependency with the 1st Panel will be manufactured titled “Technological The second Panel titled You can find our exclusive locally. According to Developments in Cell “Utilization Areas of article about the topics open sources, an import Batteries and Storage Battery Technologies in and information shared bill amounting to US$ Batteries” that was Defence Platforms” was by the panelists in these 65 Million was issued for moderated by Ahmet held at the afternoon two panels in our next batteries merely in 2016. ALTINAY - Aspilsan Enerji session of the first issue! This facility is aimed to conduct technology- intensive production will have a production capacity of nearly 2 million batteries per year in the beginning. Previously, the launch of the construction of the factory was planned to take place until mid- 2019, and according to that schedule, the plant would be installed as of

81 26m Patrol Interceptor Vessel by ARES &BMT Delivered to the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard BMT, based in Southampton, custom-designed a New 26m Patrol Interceptor Vessel (PIV) for Oman. The 85 Hercules PIV was received by the Royal Oman Police Coastguard after its journey from Ares Shipyard, Turkey.

On 3th December, BMT at BMT said: “Another announced the launch of first has again been the first ‘ARES 85 Hercules’ accomplished by BMT and ARES Shipyard ARES Patrol Interceptor Vessel ARES. The interceptor, has © © (PIV) for ARES Shipyard now been delivered to the in Antalya. The new Coast Guard division of the interceptor capable of Royal Oman Police, is the speeds in excess of 50 first unit of a new vessel knots adds to BMT’s proven series of high-performance track record in the Fast vessels.” Interceptor and Patrol Boat During initial sea trials the speed and reliability. The “Supporting operations market. The vessel built by vessel was praised for its international design conducted by coast ARES Shipyard for the Royal exceptional performance consultancy has a guards, police forces Oman Police Coast Guard reaching a speed of 52 wealth of commercial and navies, the boat can (ROPCG), is a continuation knots, highlighting the experience in naval be deployed in marine of the partnership between high efficiency of the vessel architecture, including patrol and surveillance BMT and ARES which is whilst maintaining superior hull form development, in territorial seas, anti- responsible for a range of seakeeping performance class level design and smuggling interceptor fast patrol boats between and maneuverability. With detailed production and duties, marine law 18m-48m. its upright wheelhouse outfit engineering on enforcement operations, providing excellent visibility a wide range of vessel The ROPCG contract special forces operations, alongside low noise sizes. Its skilled team program for 14 Patrol and rapid response actions. attenuation throughout, of naval architects and Boats to be acquired It can also be used to the vessel will undoubtably engineers have worked within 4-years is well support offshore and prove to be an excellent closely with ARES to underway with the first fast patrol vessels during asset to the ROPCG in develop ‘award winning’ vessel now delivered, and operations at sea.” added active duty. designs for Offshore multiple other vessels in BONAFOUX. and Littoral Waters Law- various stages of fit out. BMT has a proven history in This latest contract for a Enforcement, Open The vessels, which are designing naval vessels. Its governmental customer Sea Rescue Operations, fully customized to meet breadth of naval expertise signifies BMT’s expansive Naval and Coast Guard the ROPCG's needs, will and comprehensive range reach into a growing Duties, Offshore Patrolling provide the agency with a of high-performance patrol market area for larger, and Escort, Search and much-expanded capability vessels, from 9 meters to faster interceptors – Rescue, Anti-smuggling to patrol and secure the 220 meters, has offered an urgent technology Operations, Anti-Terrorist nation’s waters. their commercial and requirement that’s needed Protection of Offshore and government customers John BONAFOUX, Director to combat threats at sea. Coastal Installations and with unrivalled seakeeping, of Business Development Critical Infrastructure.

82 Cenker Tested at Eğirdir Mountain Commando School The CENKER Team and Single-Soldier Command Control System developed by the Aselsan Defence System Technologies Department within the scope of the Network Assisted Capability Project, was tested at the Eğirdir Mountain Commando School and Training Center Command. With the participation of military personnel, a command center was established, and an exercise was conducted in accordance with the predetermined scenario in open land GEZGIN were processed on interconnected system for Turkish Armed Forces and in a residential area. the tactical map, and the elements such as a military and Security Forces. Prior to the exercise, sharing of the detected grade wearable computer, Along with its advanced command cycles were target coordinate personal and team capabilities which satisfy established with tactical information with fire communication networks, the requirements of urban radios developed by the support elements was smart power management warfare, which is the Aselsan Communication notable. system, health and common battlefield of our and Information situational awareness times, the CENKER system Technologies Department. Aselsan’s Future sensors, day-night vision will provide the Turkish The command-control, Soldier- CENKER systems, augmented soldier with the required location, position, health, reality applications and military technology. Aselsan utilizes the ammunition information a high-tech vest. Having CENKER Team and production and sharing the flexibility to satisfy With the support of the Single-Soldier Command services as well as the needs of different Presidency of Defence Control System, which was voice command, target operational needs, the Industries (SSB) and designed considering the detection and intelligence CENKER system with its Minister of National needs of the Turkish Armed gathering features of the single-soldier, commander Defence (MoND) the Forces to allow Turkish CENKER system were and reconnaissance- “International Future infantry to be able utilize tested in the tactical field. surveillance configurations Soldier Conference” the benefits of products The interoperability of is capable of operating will take place March with the latest technology. CENKER, which has an under the rapidly 23-24, 2020 with the Since its revealed at IDEF’ open and upgradeable changing conditions of coordination of SaSaD, 15, the CENKER system – architecture, with the the battlefield. Defence Turkey Magazine, GEZGIN Electro-Optical which was also one of the ODTÜ Teknokent and Target Detection and main focuses of the event Aselsan has already the Teknokent Defence Tracking System and - attracted a significant upgraded the CENKER Industry Cluster (TSSK) SERCE Unmanned amount of attention by system by utilizing both in Ankara. CENKER Aerial Vehicle System proving itself to be the first the modern technology Team and Single-Soldier developed by Aselsan defence system solution in experience in Wearable Command Control Microelectronics, the Turkey in which wearable Technologies, Sensor System are expecting Guidance and Electro- electronics technologies Systems, Power to be demonstrated at Optics Department was are used. Management Systems, a static display area. Communication & Aselsan will also make an examined by the Land The CENKER system, Command Control presentations its future Forces Command during which is indigenously Systems and the soldier programs and such field tests. The designed and developed considerations about the capabilities throughout targets detected with by Aselsan, constitutes battlefield conditions the conference.

83 U.S. Will-Burt's Crucial Investment in Turkey!

was launched with Underlining that East in the upcoming an investment of US$ the engineering period. 2 million at the first and manufacturing by Cem Akalın stage. According to the infrastructure in Turkey About Will-Burt information we have is exceptionally suitable Accepted today as one Headquartered in Orrville, obtained, the first export and cost-effective of the world’s largest Ohio, USA, Will-Burt, a production will start at for their technology, suppliers of mobile world leader in mobile the factory in January executive officials of the telescopic masts and elevators (telescopic 2020. In addition to company said the design lighting systems and masts), towers, pan-tilts the production of Will- of their new-generation coming to the fore with (allowing movement Burt products apart systems will also be made US$ 65 million worth of in both directions) and from the United States, in Turkey. All products will drone purchases from positioners, announced Masttech also has design, be produced in the newly Turkey recently, the U.S the establishment of Will- manufacturing and established factory at based company Will-Burt Burt Turkey in April 2019 integration capabilities. Ankara Sincan Organized entered into a partnership in Ankara, Turkey. The company currently Industrial Zone and 95% with the Turkish has 8 different products domestic participation is As a 100% employee- company Molekulas, of its own design. On one aimed in the production owned company founded providing advanced hand Masttech will be process by utilizing the in 1918, it offers any kinds engineering services able to realize the cost- domestic subindustry. of payload elevation and primarily to the defence effective production of This partnership is also integration solution from industry, developing their products in the expected to provide the top brands; Will-Burt, and producing critical Will-Burt portfolio in significant opportunities GEROH, Integrated Tower subsystems, and in Turkey, and on the to Turkey in areas of Solutions (ITS) and MAD – consequence Masttech other hand design, technology transfer, for defence, government, joint venture company develop, manufacture export revenue and the first responders, cellular, was founded. 55% of and integrate its own owning of such products broadcast, energy Masttech's shares belong indigenous products at low-cost. production and other to Molekulas, 40% to according to customer markets. Will-Burt Will-Burt Turkey and 5% requirements. The The company has other also offers contract to Orbis. Masttech will company will also provide investment plans for manufacturing, metal develop and manufacture maintenance, repair the establishment of fabrication, powder- mobile and fixed and logistics support logistics, maintenance coating, and rapid telescopic masts (MAST to its customers for the and repair facilities in prototyping services. Systems), lighting and products. Europe and the Middle dimming systems and elevation platforms (semi-trailer, positioners, Masttech

etc.) in Turkey. © © The factory, which was recently launched at Ankara Sincan Organized Industrial Zone, is planned to be the production, maintenance, repair and logistics center of Will-Burt's sales outside the U.S. Now, the design and testing processes of prototype products are being carried out at the factory, which

84 ZMA-15 Vehicles in the Inventory to be Retrofitted by ZMA Modernization Project Within the scope of the ZMA Platform Modernization Subcontractor Agreement signed between FNSS and Aselsan on December 31, 2019, ZMA Platforms will be modernized and all renovation and improvement activities to be performed for the platform, as well as prototype manufacturing, qualification activities, integration of all mission equipment including turret and serial production and logistics support activities for the platform will be carried out by FNSS. As part of the project, the 25mm NEFER Weapon Turkish Aerospace and System, Laser Warning System, Close Range Surveillance System, Driver’s Vision System, and TÜBİTAK BİLGEM to the Direction Finding and Navigation System will be provided by the Main Contractor Aselsan. Establish Radar Cross ZMAs, which have been included the inventory Section for National of the Turkish Armed Forces as well as the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the Philippines Combat Aircraft since the beginning of 1990s to 2000, will be Turkish Aerospace and TÜBİTAK BİLGEM signed modernized in accordance with the changing threats and developing technologies. The solution a contract for a near field test facility within the package aiming at enhancing the survivability of scope of National Combat Aircraft (MMU/FX) the vehicles and equipping them with modern Contract. With the contract signed, the radar cross technological subsystems has been prepared section for the National Combat Aircraft will be with the feedback received from users. With this established at Turkish Aerospace facilities and the solution package, while maximizing survivability capabilities, the service life of the vehicles will be tests of the aircraft will be conducted there. extended, and critical subsystems will be renewed December 26, 2019. The contract make with TÜBİTAK BİLGEM will within the possibilities to increase prospective was signed by the President be a first in Turkey for Turkey's growth potential and domestic subsystems will and CEO of Turkish Aerospace most important project, MMU. be integrated. Prof. Temel KOTİL and TÜBİTAK We hope that the radar cross BİLGEM President Hacı Ali section facility for the 5th FNSS, which has been implementing the most modern and high performance modernization MANTAR. With the contract generation aircraft MMU, which solutions applied for M113 and ZMA class signed, Turkish Aerospace will is only available in 4 countries vehicles worldwide, will be delivering the ZMA be establishing an infrastructure in the world, will be beneficial. Platforms to the Turkish Armed Forces by capable of testing the aircraft We believe that the importance combining its experience and new generation of 20-25 meters in size. Radar we attach to the development vehicle development technology competencies, trail measurements at the activities of the most important and by integrating Aselsan's modern and high facility, which is expected to project of our country will be technology firepower and mission equipment. be established in 2021, can more effective with the domestic be used in MMU design and cooperation we have made.” development activities. Thus, Turkish Aerospace has signed a President of TÜBİTAK BİLGEM significant investment contract Prof. Hacı Ali MANTAR said, “Our with a local partnership for the high-level cooperation efforts activities of the MMU project. that started with the National Combat Aircraft continue Speaking about the contract, forward with the Radar Cross Prof. Temel KOTİL said, “This Section facility, the contract of infrastructure investment we will which was signed today.”

85 Muzzle Energy Record from TUFAN Electromagnetic Railgun System SSB ©

© December 11, 2019, at the opening advanced development tests ceremony of the Electromagnetic in the field of EML can be Launch System Development conducted without the need for Workshop on Laboratory established at Aselsan an open field and the related the Electro- facilities, the muzzle energy sub-technology maturity levels record was broken during firings will be increased with the Optical Sector’s with the Electromagnetic Railgun equipment used. System (TUFAN). Roadmap Electromagnetic Launch (EML) The efforts carried out by is a cutting-edge technology The Presidency of Defence Industries Aselsan on Electromagnetic in the world especially in the (SSB) organized a Workshop on the Launch (EML) are progressing field of weapon systems. The Electro-Optical Sector’s Roadmap. noticeably. The Aselsan weapons called “Railgun” Dr.Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ, Vice President of Electromagnetic Launch developed using this Defence Industries and representatives System Development technology will be effective over from the SSB, universities, research Laboratory, equipped with long distances and are seen as centers and private sector participated advanced development and an important force multiplier in in the workshop held in Ankara on test infrastructures, was opened the defence field. December 18, 2019 with the participation of Prof. The ammunition fired from the Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) İsmail DEMİR, President of barrel at high speed means that Systems provide capabilities to air, land Defence Industries. During the it can be fired at longer ranges and naval platforms in defence and military tests performed at the opening than conventional weapons. areas on intelligence, reconnaissance and ceremony, a record was broken The “Railgun” systems with surveillance, target detection, precise by achieving the highest muzzle the smart ammunition to be coordinate detection, and guidance of energy and efficiency level in developed in our country can be guided bombs. These capabilities are this field in our country with used both as long-range land crucial for the armed forces before and muzzle energy above 1 MJ. artillery and very influential air during the operation and increase the The laboratory has Flash X-Ray, defence weapons. operational strength of the troops as a Ballistic Projectile Recovery critical force multiplier. Therefore, the Tank for high-energy tests, a The activities in our country need for electro-optical systems has been high-speed camera system, regarding electromagnetic increasing exponentially, which makes the measuring sensors for advanced launch systems, which very few development of the market inevitable both testing, modular, expandable countries in the world work on, in our country and in the world. pulsed power supply means are being conducted by Aselsan, TÜBİTAK-Sage and Yeteknoloji Through this Workshop on the Electro- and barrel systems suitable under the coordination of Optical Sector’s Roadmap, the objective was for advanced testing. Thanks the Presidency of Defence to review the current status and capabilities to the facilities provided by Industries. of our country in the field of electro-optical, the laboratory, most of the to determine the steps to be taken to properly consolidate the technological capabilities of the sector, to examine the relationship between our technology pool and the products and technologies required by the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and the security forces, to determine the roadmap of the electro-optical sector by setting actions that will increase our share in the rapidly growing electro-optical market and TÜBİTAK-Sage

by analyzing the state of technology in the © world. ©

86 RF Technologies Road Map Workshop Organized by SSB in Ankara The RF Technologies Road Map Workshop was organized by the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and focused on topics such as integrated circuits, quantum, signal processing, antenna, passive, solid state, material and vacuum. 137 technology topics were discussed in the workshop organized with the participation of the representatives from the TAF, universities, research centers, and the public and private sector. December 26, 2019. The RF Technologies Road Map Workshop was organized by the Presidency of Defence Industries and Vice President of Defence Industries Dr.Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ as well as representatives from the Turkish Armed Forces, SSB © universities, research © centers, and the public and private sector foreign dependency 8 working groups communications and participated in the for the technologies focusing on integrated aerospace applications in workshop held at the SSB. required by our security circuits, quantum, signal the field of defence and forces and maximize the processing, antenna, security. RF technologies The Presidency of Defence competitiveness of our passive, solid state, are considered an area of Industries has been country in the sector. material and vacuum. fierce competition where planning, monitoring and Road maps are prepared 137 technology topics countries continually supporting technology by the representatives and 190 sub-topics were strive to gain advantage acquisition activities from the Turkish Armed proposed by these focus over each other and with a holistic approach Forces, security forces, groups and evaluated in have a direct impact within the framework of industry, universities and the workshop. The OTAĞ on national income the 2019-2023 Strategic research institutions. Final Report is planned with their commercial Plan. Investing in the to be finalized in 2020 Q1 applications and on technologies of the future 137 Technology and the RF Technologies national security with to provide our security Topics Roadmap will be updated their military applications. forces with superior Discussed at RF accordingly. For this reason, capabilities is also OTAĞ being self-sufficient amongst the strategic Importance in RF technologies, targets of the SSB. To this The RF Technology Road of RF acquiring technologies end, technology based Map Workshop was also (Radiofrequency) indigenously and on R&D Road Maps are held in this context and Technologies a national basis, and prepared by establishing OTAĞ activities and having the competence Focus Technology prominent technology RF (Radio-Frequency) to compete globally are of Networks (OTAĞ). With issues were presented technologies form the crucial importance for our these road maps, the to all stakeholders. basis of radar, electronic independence and future. aim is to minimize RF OTAĞ consists of warfare, military SSB © ©

87 ATEŞ- Supply of Mobile Surveillance Units Build- up the Security of EU-Turkey Borders 27 More HIZIR Vehicles in the Land Forces Command’s Inventory by Cem AKALIN Within the scope of the Project for “Supply of Mobile Surveillance Units for Increasing Border Surveillance Capacity of Borders between Turkey and EU”, the beneficiary of which is the Ministry of Interior General Directorate of Provincial Administration and 75% of which is funded by the European Union and 25% by a National Contribution, where a total of 57 HIZIR 4X4 armored vehicles are to be delivered within the ATEŞ Project, 27 more vehicles have been delivered to the end user for utilization at borders. 20 Armored Surveillance Vehicles, the production of which were completed in Project Phase-1 had were delivered to the Land Forces Command (end user) by the Ministry of Interior General Directorate of Provincial Administration at the handover ceremony held in May,2019.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Yunus Emre KARAOSMANOĞLU, Deputy Minister of Interior Muhterem İNCE, Vice President of Defence Aselsan © Industries Dr.Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ, ©

88 Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Turkey Aselsan ©

Andre LYS, Chairman of © the Board of Katmerciler İsmail KATMERCİ and many guests attended the ceremony held at Katmerciler’s factory in Sincan/Ankara on the 18th of December.

Vice President of Defence Industries Dr. Celal Sami current century and he our western borders as TÜFEKÇİ made a speech at Deputy Minister of also mentioned the crisis well as our eastern and the ceremony and said, “the Interior İNCE: “With in Syria which started in southern borders. In this ACAR Ground Surveillance the Electro-Optic 2011. “The century in which sense, I would like to Radar, SHARPEYE Electro- we live is much different Tower Project, share information with Optic OD Sensor, SEDA than other centuries. we will have an you about a new project Gunshot Detection It is the century where opportunity to we have initiated recently; System and 9661 V/UHF security concerns and the Electro-Optic Tower Ground Radio System, monitor 350km needs are at the highest Project. The tender of which are produced by from our Western level. We live together in a the project has just been Aselsan and currently border and 740km period in which terrorism, finalized. We will have an used by the Turkish irregular migration, from the Eastern opportunity to monitor Armed Forces as well as smuggling, cross-border border.” 350 km from our western by military units of many crimes are committed at border and 740 km from countries, are integrated Mentioning that Turkey the highest level and the our Eastern border. By onto the HIZIR 4X4 Tactical has been constructing security needs are highly building these towers at Wheeled Armored Vehicle security walls at its required. As we all know, 211 points, our borders produced by Katmerciler. southern and eastern we have encountered the will become more secure. All sensors are controlled borders, İNCE said, “We are Syrian crisis that started This project will cost by security management constructing security walls in 2011. With the threats nearly €108 million. We software enabling their especially at our southern coming from our eastern had previously delivered interoperability and an and eastern borders within borders, our country and 82 armored surveillance integrated security system the scope of integrated the geography had to vehicles to our Land solution is achieved. The border management. assume the responsibility Forces Command and ATEŞ security systems Within the framework of of ensuring the security we had also delivered meet our Land Forces’ this integrated border of Europe as well as the 3,649 passport stamp/ requirements for day and management approach, whole world. As a country, seal devices to the related night mobile surveillance we exert utmost efforts we are hosting more than departments. In parallel, in harsh environmental to ensure our border 4 million refugees. In this the training activities are conditions. I would like security. Of course, we try sense, we have gained the ongoing. Almost 2,500 to thank once more to maximize the security appreciation of the whole staff in charge of this the Ministry of Interior, of our borders by using world, especially Europe.” project were trained. The Ministry of Finance and this high technology in Treasury, our Land Forces Command, and officials of the European Union Katmerciler © Delegation to Turkey for the © realization of this Project. I would like to express my gratitude once more on behalf of the Aselsan family.”

Deputy Minister of Interior Muhterem İNCE said that there are hightened security concerns encountered in the

89 thermal camera project for Deputy Minister of We are altogether here into the country, while utilization at our southern National Defence on the occasion of the preventing the passage border is now underway.” KARAOSMANOĞLU: delivery of these tactical of irregular immigrants to “Armored Vehicles wheeled vehicles and the EU. In our country, we Noting that 20 mobile will be utilized by the systems designed on the host 3 million 650 thousand surveillance vehicles had troops in Edirne and vehicle to our border units Syrian immigrants and been delivered previously, Kırklareli” serving troops in Edirne approximately 5 and a half İNCE said that 27 vehicles and Kırklareli. Turkey is million immigrants in total. were delivered in the During his speech, Deputy located within a region The ongoing conflicts and second phase and added Minister of National where intense political crises in the region may that they would like to Defence Yunus Emre crises and conflicts exist. further increase this wave finalize the delivery of KARAOSMANOĞLU One of the most important of immigration. Turkey has the remaining 10 vehicles announced the regions areas of homeland security been exerting efforts to as soon as possible. “We where the 27 vehicles is undoubtedly border prevent such an increase. have already delivered 20 are to be utilized. security. Border security is So far, we have secured a of the mobile surveillance KARAOSMANOĞLU: “We not only the problem of our total area of 8 thousand vehicles to the Turkish are here for the delivery of country but also the major 100 square meters in Syria, Land Forces Command. 27 vehicles which will make problem of the world. Turkey where the terrorism threat We are delivering more 27 a significant contribution is one of the countries that is intense with 3 separate vehicles today. Delivery of to border line security in attaches great importance operations. As of now, nearly the rest of the 10 vehicles the second phase of the to border security with 365 thousand Syrians in our will be completed as soon supply project of mobile utmost effort. Turkey has country have voluntarily and as possible. In this way, the surveillance vehicles in been struggling to prevent safely returned to Syria. Our greatest contribution will order to increase the border thousands, hundreds of objective is to send back 2 be made to the efforts that surveillance capacity. thousands from migrating million Syrians.” provide for the security of our country as well as for Europe and our region.”

90 Following the opening speeches, the vehicles were delivered to the end-user and the Deputy Minister of Interior Muhterem İNCE and Deputy Minister of Defence Yunus Emre KARAOSMANOĞLU signed a protocol. After the ceremony, the capabilities of armored vehicles were demonstrated to the Aselsan © participants at the factory's © test field. detection system can be 2017 and the design and ATEŞ has an automatic fire ATEŞ: Advanced determined on the digital production process was suppression system and Technology in map with coordinates, initiated. Katmerciler was independent suspension Border Security monitored in real time selected as the platform and differential locks. The by thermal cameras and subcontractor within the tires of the power steering In the ATEŞ project, Hızır can be covered with fire scope of the program. vehicle are Run-Flat. 4x4 Tactical Wheeled simultaneously. The 4x4 HIZIR ATEŞ has Thanks to the vehicles Armored Vehicle produced In the European Union a 400 horsepower and and systems to be used by Katmerciler are funded Project, which V-Type monocoque hull by border troops serving preferred as the Armored was initiated in 2017 and providing high mine in Edirne and Kırklareli Vehicle Platform, while the implemented under the protection. The vehicle has provinces, a significant electronic sensors on the responsibility of the Ministry a 6-crew capacity and 6 contribution is aimed to vehicle and the security of Interior and Aselsan as a doors/gun ports and has be provided to EU-Turkey management software contractor, Aselsan won the blast seats. The armored border security by detecting enabling interoperability tender with the best offer vehicle with a maximum irregular immigrants and of these sensors are the price and technical solution. weight of 16 tons, can traffickers. systems indigenously The contract for the reach a maximum speed of designed and produced by procurement of 57 Armored 120 km per hour, while the With the delivery of 10 more Aselsan. Within the scope Surveillance Vehicles with maximum cruising range vehicles in January 2020, of the project, Aselsan a total contract value of is 700 km. Equipped with a the project for the supply of product the ACAR Ground approximately €30 million CBRN air filter system and 57 ATEŞ Mobile Surveillance Surveillance Radar and were signed on May 29, a hydraulic recovery winch, Vehicles will be finalized SHARPEYE-OD Electro- optical Sensor System which is used for day and night surveillance of human and/or vehicles up to 40 km, while the 9661 V/UHF Ground Radio System, SEDA Gunshot Detection System and all other sensors are safely controlled by SECANS Security Management Software, which are also designed by Aselsan. Thanks to the on- vehicle sensors, during day/ night and under adverse weather conditions, the troops' short/medium/ long range mobile surveillance requirements are met, while a target detected by the radar or a sharpshooter firing Defence Turkey Defence © detected by the gunshot ©

91 UGVs to Actively Assist Security Units in Theater Within the scope of the Light Class Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) Development Program carried out by the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), three different types of domestic light class unmanned ground vehicle prototypes, weighing 1, 3, and 6 kilograms, were developed by four companies. The throwable, light class unmanned ground vehicles which can climb obstacles and perform various tasks

with different payloads were designed in line with the SSB © demands of the security forces. ©

Within the scope of the competitions, and to stand caverns, caves, tunnels, or can be remote- project carried out by the by us in this race.” residential areas/ controlled. Presidency of Defence indoors, and multi-story Industries to increase and The unmanned ground buildings. The throwable Within the scope of the diversify local solutions vehicles, which were vehicles weigh less than project, Technology in the field of unmanned planned to be developed 3 kilograms, can climb Acquisition Agreements ground vehicles, the within the scope of the stairs (17 cm vertical were signed with qualification tests have Presidential 100-Day obstacle climbing, 60% Altınay, Elektroland been completed for the Action Plan, were grouped gradient/30% side Defence, Esetron, and prototype vehicles which into three main categories: slope), have adjustable HOYTEK. Following the can operate in day-night the light, medium, and speed control, and development of the pre- conditions and can be heavy classes by the SSB. can be equipped with prototypes, the critical equipped with various The light class UGVs were reconnaissance & design processes were weapons, reconnaissance later subcategorized into surveillance modules initiated, and four 1st & surveillance modules three different levels. with optical and digital Level vehicles from two and CBRN detectors. The 1st Level Light Class magnification capability. companies, eight 2nd Providing information Throwable Unmanned The 2nd Level vehicles Level vehicles from four about unmanned ground Ground Vehicles can can be controlled companies, and four vehicles developed operate in different remotely or can operate 3rd Level vehicles from in various sizes and environments such in fully autonomous two companies were configurations, President as dirt roads, caverns, and semi-autonomous qualified and tried out of Defence Industries caves, indoors for day or modes if necessary. The int the field by security Prof. İsmail DEMİR said: night reconnaissance & 3rd Level Unmanned forces before the serial “These vehicles will be little surveillance purposes. Ground Vehicles, on the production phase. Under assistants of our security The remote-controlled other hand, are capable the coordination of the units during cave-clearing, vehicles weigh less than 1 of mapping large areas SSB, the pre-prototype in close quarters, in multi- kilogram and can operate and buildings/rooms in demonstrations of the 1st story buildings, and field silently in closed areas with residential areas to provide and 2nd Level Light Class operations. We will start an operational duration of decision support before an Throwable Unmanned the serial production up to 2 hours. operation. Weighing less Ground Vehicles were phase after developing than 6 kilograms, these conducted at a test area The 2nd Level Throwable the vehicles in line with vehicles can climb stairs established by Aselsan Unmanned Ground the needs of our security and can be equipped with all the necessary Vehicles can carry units. We will continue to with reconnaissance & features for testing out pre-operational work on such projects. surveillance, extended and qualification of all reconnaissance & We invite everyone surveillance, terrain products and prototypes surveillance, trap interested to present mapping, and CBRN to be produced within detection, and security their ideas and designs modules. The vehicles can the scope of unmanned operations on dirt roads, to us, to participate in our operate semi-autonomous ground vehicle projects. SSB SSB © © © ©

92 SSB © © 2020 SAHA EXPO 2020, an important cooperation platform for the domestic and national defence and aerospace industry, will be held on March 25-28, 2020 under the sponsorship of major defence industry companies and institutions. International buyers will be hosted at SAHA EXPO 2020, where domestic producers show great interest The sponsors of SAHA “Platinum Sponsors” of EXPO 2020 have almost SAHA EXPO 2020. been finalized. The Expo is organized by SAHA TEI, Meteksan Defence, Istanbul, one of Turkey's TAIS, Akım Metal, largest clusters, and a Ermaksan, Saver, CANİK, venue where Turkey’s Unidef, İşbir, Teknopark high-tech production Istanbul and Yılmaz being a fair, SAHA EXPO be prepared by SAHA potential will be exhibited. Makina are “Gold has become an inspiring Istanbul and will be The exhibition layout plan Sponsors” of EXPO 2020 meeting point where our used by participants of SAHA EXPO 2020 is and Havelsan, Kale Grubu, domestic companies of and visitors prior to the reported to be completed MKEK, , Aspilsan, different sizes are able to fair. Industrialists will and sponsorship requests Altınay, OBSS, FNSS, exhibit their new products be able to pre-schedule continue to be evaluated. Pavotek, İğrek Makina and and projects to the right appointments with the The occupancy rate of Üntel are “Silver Sponsors”. people.” right individuals and the SAHA EXPO fair is SAHA EXPO 2020's “Gala and Hall Sponsor” is the companies that they want stated to have reached There will be special Istanbul Chamber of to meet, before the fair. 80% thus far. The event sections at SAHA EXPO Commerce (ITO) and the is to be held under the 2020 which is to be held Defence “Bag Sponsor” is Anova. auspices of the Ministry of at a venue that is four Export Market National Defence, Ministry times larger compared to of Interior, Ministry of Companies Finalize Expected to Products for the Fair the previous event with Expand Industry and Technology many more participants. and the Presidency of SAHA EXPO 2020 will be Product exhibition KELEŞ stated that the Defence Industries, an outstanding event presentation areas will be world's leading defence and under the main where all stakeholders established in a separate industry contractor sponsorship of Defence supporting the National section apart from the companies have been and Aerospace Industry Technology Initiative booths, and companies invited to SAHA EXPO Exporters' Association. will come together and and startups will be able 2020 and such companies SAHA EXPO the Turkish defence and to promote their recent are not sellers, they are Support aerospace industry will designs and newest buyers or companies open meet with international products in this area. to cooperation. KELEŞ: Companies performing professionals. Many “We have invited defence The SAHA EXPO fair, where activities in defence, products, systems and industry companies to participant companies aviation and aerospace designs having strategic SAHA EXPO 2020 from the will exhibit their latest industries have shown importance in the U.S. to EU countries, and products, designs and great interest in SAHA defence industry will be from Ukraine to Malaysia projects, is expected EXPO 2020 and the unveiled at SAHA EXPO in order to discuss joint to be a significant major companies of 2020. SAHA Istanbul investments, technology cooperation platform. the Turkish defence Secretary General İlhami transfer and cooperation The representatives of and aerospace industry KELEŞ said, “As the SAHA opportunities. As in domestic and foreign have become sponsors EXPO Fair approaches, the previous fair, broad participating companies of the fair. Companies the excitement of our participation is expected and professional visitors such as Aselsan, Turkish participant companies at SAHA EXPO 2020 coming from all over Aerospace, Roketsan, increases. Many where professional Turkey and from different Baykar, STM, ASFAT, companies to participate negotiations will occur countries of the world Sarsılmaz and Dener, in the fair continue their and we anticipate that our will be able to conduct which are important efforts intensely to finalize companies will generate meetings in the B2B representatives of the the products they want to agreements to increase meeting area. The B2B Turkish Defence Industry exhibit at the fair for the their export shares.” registration system will in the world, have become first time. In addition to

93 Eurasia Airshow 2020 to Host Over 130 Official Delegations

III, A400 M, C-130 by Şebnem AKALIN Hercules, MC-21, Embraer E195-E2, Sukhoi Superjet The press conference 100, Boeing 777-300- for Eurasia Airshow to ER, Bombardier Dash 8, be held on April 22-26, Ilyushin II-76, Gulfstream 2020 in Antalya was G650 and helicopters held on December 25, such as Eurocopter, 2019 in Ankara with the Sikorsky S-70, Mi 38 & Mi- participation of Eurasia 8, Ansal, and ATAK will be Airshow CEO Hakan KURT. exhibited in the static area Eurasia Airshow CEO during the fair. KURT also Hakan KURT presented the added that the approval final report of the first fair of authorities is expected held in 2018 and shared for the demonstration detailed information Defence Turkey Defence of the mock-up of the ©

with members of the © Eurofighther and Tempest press on the countries 6th Generation fighter to participate in the fair aircraft in the static area. fair and over 100 aircraft this year within the scope in 2020, the platforms to will be exhibited. Also, of the “Meet the Buyer” be exhibited in the static KURT expressed that the more than 130 official program, companies in area and the planned achievement they expect delegations from various defence, aviation, space, demonstration flights. with the 2nd Eurasia Air countries are expected to MRO, airlines, ground Show will be far above Expressing that there will attend the fair. In addition, handling services will the first fair and the be broad participation in it is expected that B2B meet with buyers. Within goal of Eurasia Airshow the 2nd Eurasia Airshow and G2G collaborations this framework 3,000 2022 is to go beyond the to take place on April 22- to be made during the bilateral meetings are Dubai Airshow in terms 26, 2020, from the U.S., fair will create a business planned to be held with of commercial visitors, Russia, France, Pakistan, volume of US$ 25 billion. the participation of number aircraft to be UAE, Qatar, Kazakhstan, buyers from 30 different exhibited, number of Emphasizing that there Czech Republic, Ukraine, countries. participant delegations will be new aspects in Poland, Italy, China, UK, and the amount of orders this year’s fair, Hakan During the fair, the Brazil, Azerbaijan and to be received. KURT said that there will “Eurasia Aviation other countries, KURT be a separate section Industry Summit” for stated that aircraft such 400 companies, over for the field of space in Civil and Commercial as the F-16 Falcon, F-18 45,000 commercial the fair area and that Aviation will be held in Hornet, JF17 Thunder, visitors and more than the fifth Global Satellite cooperation with Defence SU-35, Airbus A350-1000, 170,000 visitors will and Space Show will take Turkey magazine’s sister Boeing C-17 Globemaster participate in this year's place during the fair. Also, magazine Aviation Turkey.

94 Turkish Deputy Minister of National Defence Alpaslan KAVAKLIOĞLU Awarded with "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star" by Japanese Government

Emergency Management and rescue activities in ©©Defence Turkey Presidency (AFAD) after Japan for three weeks. December 19, 2019, Japan-Turkey relations attending the Japan Elected as a parliament Alpaslan KAVAKLIOĞLU, and development of International Cooperation member for the first time the Deputy Minister of collaboration between Agency’s (JICA) disaster in 2011 as the Justice and National Defence of the parliamentarians for prevention program in Development Party’s Republic of Turkey, was many years were greatly Japan for 6 months in Niğde PM, Alpaslan awarded with "Order appreciated by the 2000. AFAD had carried KAVAKLIOĞLU had of the Rising Sun, Gold Japanese Government, out the dispatch process carried out his duty and Silver Star" by the was decided upon to be of search and rescue as a Chairman of the Japanese Government awarded with Order of teams from Turkey Turkey-Japan Inter- at the ceremony hosted the Rising Sun, Gold and following the Great East Parliamentary Friendship by Japan’s Ambassador Silver Star by the Emperor Japan Earthquake which Group for two terms since to Turkey. of Japan this autumn. occurred in March 2011 and carried out search 2014, for four years. Alpaslan KAVAKLIOĞLU, Alpaslan KAVAKLIOĞLU whose contributions exerted efforts to ©©Otokar to the strengthening of establish the Disaster and

Otokar Established Subsidiary “Otokar Central Asia” in Kazakhstan

One of Koç Group's global continues to strengthen brands Otokar continues its international presence. its worldwide expansion As a company that exports with its newly established products with fully owned Otokar Central Asia to Ali Y. the entire region together subsidiary "Otokar Central intellectual property rights KOÇ, the Vice Chairman of with Kazakh Government. Asia" in Kazakhstan. Askar to more than 60 countries Koç Holding and Chairman MAMIN, the Prime Minister on five continents, of Otokar. Currently, Otokar products of Kazakhstan presented following its subsidiaries are actively used in the registration certificate and joint ventures in With the establishment Kazakhstan and other of Otokar Central Asia to France, United Arab of Otokar Central Asia Central Asian countries, Ali Y. KOÇ, Vice Chairman Emirates and Romania, Limited in Astana and the new company of KOÇ Holding and Otokar now established its International Financial will enable Otokar to act Chairman of Otokar. new subsidiary company Center (AIFC) in Nur- locally in Kazakhstan "Otokar Central Asia" in Sultan, Kazakhstan, and serve both Kazakh Turkey's leading and one Kazakhstan. Askar MAMIN, Otokar aims to be closer to and neighboring of the main and globally the Prime Minister of its current and prospective governments in the accepted automotive Kazakhstan presented the clients in Central Asia and region by manufacturing and defence companies registration certificate of particularly Kazakhstan, in Kazakhstan in a joint of the world, Otokar and to increase its sales in venture.

95 6 Bayraktar TB2 UAVs Delivered to the Turkish National Police On the 5th of December, 2019, President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR stated that 6 Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) were delivered within the scope of the agreement signed in 2015 to meet the needs of the Turkish General Directorate MilSOFT of Security. © ©

Prof.DEMİR announced the news on his official Twitter account and said, “We have delivered 6 MilSOFT`s Maturity Bayraktar TB2 UAVs to the General Directorate of Security. Thus, the number of Bayraktar TB2 UAV/ Level in Software UCAV has reached 98.” The tactical unmanned aerial Development and vehicle Bayraktar TB2s are used by the Turkish Land Forces, Navy, Gendarmerie, and National Police and Integration Once Again also exported to Qatar and Ukrainian Armed Forces. Certified December 6, 2019. MilSOFT has succeeded in CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) Level-5 Havelsan Team up assessment for the 6th time, which is a widely used with Türk Loydu on standard that measures the ability maturity levels of software companies. CMMI Level-5 enables organizations Cyber Security to forecast their future performance in a disciplined and quantitative manner and to provide innovative products December 4, 2019. Türk Loydu and Havelsan signed to their customers by taking preventive actions before a cooperation protocol on cyber security. Havelsan any problems occur. and Türk Loydu, with this protocol signed in order to further strengthen the cooperation that has been The CMMI level not only increases the success of going on for years, will work together to provide organizations in realizing projects they undertake on standard identification, cyber security products time, with good quality and within budget, but also it and services within the scope of activities they have contributes to the sustainability of organizations by been performing on maritime, industry, certification enhancing their capacity to adapt to rising competition training services, consultancy, rule development, and changing conditions due to its “continuous cyber security, digitalization, and R&D innovation improvement” philosophy. CMMI is used as a model in activities. Within the framework of the signed many critical sectors such as the defence industry, where protocol, Türk Loydu and Havelsan experts will elements of both quality and schedule are of the utmost cooperate for the development of cyber security importance and is required as a prerequisite for domestic technologies and develop products and solutions and international tenders. in many areas. MilSOFT was the first company in Turkey that reached the Chairman of the Board Türk Loydu Foundation CMMI Level-3 in 2002 and then achieved CMMI Level-5 Cem MELİKOĞLU made a statement following the in 2005 as the “first company” that reached this level signed cooperation protocol and said, “Nowadays in Europe. MiLSOFT, the only company in the Turkish information security has been gaining importance defence industry that reached CMMI Level-5 with 100% and it is crucial to take necessary measures in cyber coverage in all projects, has been implementing this security. With the protocol signed between Türk capability uninterruptedly in all projects assumed since Loydu and Havelsan, one of the important national 2005 and has achieved significant success for the 6th organizations of our country, both the cooperation time as a result of the assessment performed. between the two institutions was reinforced and an important step was taken in terms of developing MiLSOFT, one of 619 companies in the world and services and conducting projects for Türk Loydu 27 in Europe with Level-5 certification, is one of the customers in the field of cyber security. We believe few international companies that has achieved and that we will realize many successful projects with maintained Level-5 uninterruptedly since 2005. Havelsan on cyber security.”

96 PLM in the Aviation Industry and the Ege University PLM Excellence Center Prof. Dr. Semih ÖTLEŞ, Director of PLM Excellence Center PLM (Product Lifecycle information quickly, which Management) is used in a cumulates in improving wide variety of industries, brand identity. but the first use of PLM was in the aviation industry. The first studies on the The development of new subject of PLM at Ege products first required University started in a tool to manage the 2012 as a result of the co-operation of many negotiations with Dassault. resources, and with good Prof.Dr.Semih ÖTLEŞ, Prof. reason. For example, an Dr.Semih GÜNEŞ and Airbus or Boeing plane two faculty members contains approximately visited the universities of 3.5-4 million parts supplied Kaiserslautern, Aachen, from more than 2000 Bochum, Berlin, Bremen, manufacturers and PLM is Trier and Fraunhofer an integral component in institutes and started this regard. bilateral cooperation on PLM. In 2014, ÖTLEŞ Aviation and aerospace participated in the manufacturers should seek Hannover Industry 4.0 fair French Dassault, American companies they work with; innovative ways to minimize and the opening of the PTC and Autodesk BMC, Vestel, Volkan Fire costs and reduce time to Turkish-German Year of and German Contact Department, Delphi, Obel market while optimizing Science in Berlin. companies, each of which Bolt, Mechanika, Wing product performance. is costly. In addition, Katia, Paint, CTS Machinery, In 2014, a workshop Aviation industry original Creo, Solidworks, Moldex Weber, DMO, Karya IT, was held in Izmir with equipment manufacturers design programs and Logo Philip Morris, ZF Lemförder the participation of are relying increasingly on ERP program are available. Axle, Volt Electric Motors, industrialists, TUSAŞ, global partners to share The PLM Master's Program Rennova Automation, TEİ, SSB and other PLM risks and to maximize consists of; with thesis (2 Maxion Wheels, PTI, professors from Germany. product development and years, foreign language Noken, ETI, and Dr.Oetker. In 2015, the Ege University manufacturing expertise. certificate, ALES score Industrial collaborations PLM Center of Excellence required, free of charge) are being developed by PLM, an important was officially established and without thesis (1.5 enabling the students pillar of Industry 4.0, with the approval of the years, no documents of PLM to conduct their is the management of Senate, YÖK and the Prime required, paid). Majority thesis studies in their own all processes starting Ministry. In 2016, the PLM of the students are industrial organizations. from the idea stage of a Master's program started. Mechanical Engineers, In the Master of Science product to its complete life, Industrial Engineers, Program for PLM; disassembly and recycling. In 2014 the PLM Center, a TUBITAK project then many are Computer Theoretical and practical Among the benefits of PLM (organizing a workshop), / Software Engineers, instruction is given on for industrial organizations was conducted by the Electrical / Electronics topics such as CAD / are the increase in European Union Erasmus+ Engineers, Chemical CAM, data management, productivity gained by project program between Engineers, Food Engineers, industry 4.0, PLM concept efficiently managing 2015-2018. There are 1,505 Textile Engineers, and applications, PLM business processes TEYDEB and 3 BAP projects Communication Engineers, practices in the automotive which leads to reducing in progress. and also students from sector, research methods product costs, increasing Department of Business and ethics, and PDM. innovation, shortening In the infrastructure of Administration and Industrialists and software the time of delivery and the center, there are 30 Mathematics. companies are invited to delivery of the product, computers with high interact with the students. PLM Master of Science accelerating cooperation operating systems and students are already For more information: with suppliers, and the 1 server. The computers working in the sector. The https://egeplm.ege.edu.tr/ ability to reach the right include PLM software from

97 17 New R&D Projects from the SSB The contracts of 17 R&D • Classification and projects initiated by the Identification of Surface Targets Detected with Presidency of Defence Radar (Görü) Industries (SSB) were signed at a ceremony held • Artificial Intelligence Commander Assistant at the SSB Headquarters Developing Course of in Ankara. SSB President Action (Hamle) Prof. İsmail DEMİR as well • Artificial Intelligence While the contractor project aims to develop as representatives from Fire Control and the Ministry of National Autonomous Driving for model in the signed prepreg slit tape materials Defence, Turkish Armed Land Vehicles (Karagöz) projects is based on the which are reinforced with cooperation between epoxy resin impregnated Forces, Gendarmerie • Global Positioning General Command, System Independent SME-Industry-University, glass fiber and carbon universities, research Autonomous there will be a total fiber, which are subjected Navigation System of 21 contractors or to export license. centers, public and private Development (Kerkes) sectors participated in the subcontractors in the • Social Media Analysis With the ASLAN Project, R&D Signature Ceremony. projects, particularly the Performance universities, institutes and the aim is to develop the Development (Pergel) With a 1.8% R&D share SMEs. Aluminum block casting target as part of Turkey's • Autonomous Discovery, and manufacturing Guidance and 2023 goals, while 29 Substantial processes of the TEI-PD170 Navigation with Co- piston engine used in projects were initiated as Robots (Robo-Tim) Capabilities will per the directive of the be Acquired unmanned aerial vehicles. • Data Tagging Platform Within the scope of the Presidency of Defence (Veri Kovanı) with 17 R&D Industries in five panels Projects ATLAS Project, the aim is held so far within the • Innovative Software to to develop an epoxy Competing (Y³) 2nd resin prepreg material scope of SSB R&D Panels Term In order to minimize launched on December 22, our country’s foreign cured at 120 ° C, reinforced 2016, it was also decided • Development of New dependency, within the with nano additives that Generation Protective provide weight gain by upon to make a call for a Textile Technology scope of the ALUMINA wider scope in 16 areas. The against Chemical and Project, domestic and improving the strength, 17 R&D projects signed on Biological War Agents national Alumina powder, toughness and impact (Kafes) January 13, 2020, include: equivalent to Alumina resistance of the material • Energetic Material powders currently it is integrated with. The • Development of Development with BORKAR Project aims Alumina Powder for supplied from abroad, Cocrystallization to improve the process Use in Ceramic Armors Method (Kokristal) will be developed for (Alumina) ballistic requirements. conditions for producing • Microbolometer low density, cost effective • Development of Again, with the objective Infrared Detector and high ballistic Aluminum Casting Kit Development of minimizing foreign Processes for Aviation (Mikrobolometre) dependency, the KARTAL performance Boron (Aslan) • Nano-Additive Prepreg Material Development (Atlas) • Development of Boron Carbide Silicon Carbide Light Ceramic Armor Materials (Borkar) • Development of Carbon and Glass Fiber Epoxy Prepreg (Kartal) • Customization of Flight Simulator Trainings by Measuring Cognitive SSB ©

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98 Carbide - Silicon Carbide learning methods on open composite armors for use source data. in armor applications. ALACA 35 With the VERİ KOVANI By integrating the Platform, the aim is GHz Radar methods to be developed to obtain the tagged under the GENIUS Project data sets needed in Cross Section into simulators, the aim is projects involving to create an infrastructure artificial intelligence as Measurement that will provide an crowdsourced, while with advantage in the design the ROBOTIM Project, the System of the of the next generation of aim is to develop cognitive human-machine interfaces swarm capability for UAVs Naval Platforms with the knowledge, and ULVs to perform experience and technology coordinated tasks. In this In line with the projects carried out by Turkish infrastructure that will regard, the Innovative company Meteksan Defence in the field of enable the development Software Competition radar systems, the agreement for design and of new generation user- (Y³) 2nd Term Project will develop of "35 GHz Radar Cross Section (RCS) centered flight simulators also be carried out with the Measurement System" for Turkish Navy was based on neurophysiology. aim of competing today's signed on July 13, 2018 between Turkish Navy The HAMLE Project aims software in innovative Research Center Command (ARMERKOM) and to develop an Artificial technologies and Meteksan Defence Industry Inc. Intelligence Commander promoting the software Assistant who, via the of the future. The acceptance tests of ALACA 35 GHz RCS “Reinforcement Learning” Measurement System, developed within the method, can learn Within the scope of the scope of the agreement, were successfully warfare games, assume KAFES Project, the plan completed by Meteksan Defence and an instructor role and is to develop CBRN the system is delivered in December 2019 provide decision support Protective Textile with to Turkish Navy. ALACA will be used for; by determining and national facilities, which measurement of the RCS of the naval evaluating a course of has superior protection platforms which is an important parameter action. and comfort features in protection from guided missiles and against chemical and fire control radars, for improvement of the With the GÖRÜ Project, biological warfare agents millimeter wave RCS of the existing or newly the aim is to develop by using Metal Organic designed platforms and for measurement of an algorithm for the Frameworks (MOF) and the RCS of countermeasure decoy used for the detection, classification Membrane technologies. deception of guided missiles likely to target and identification of The KOKRİSTAL Project naval platforms. In addition, Inverse Synthetic surface targets from SAR aims to introduce new Aperture Radar (ISAR) capability of ALACA sensors with artificial generation energetic will allow creation of ISAR images of naval intelligence, and the materials, with high platforms. With these functions, ALACA will KARAGÖZ Project aims detonation speed and be a critical system for the survival of Turkish to provide vehicles with high insensitivity, to Navy’s combat platforms. artificial intelligence the Turkish Defence assisted fire control and Industry which will give autonomous driving the country ownership of capabilities. new generation energetic material technologies. The KERKES Project Within the scope of aims to provide image- the Microbolometer supported autonomous Project, the objective is to navigation capability to develop of 12 micrometer UAV Platforms in combat microbolometer type environments where GPS infrared detector sets information is not available and subsystems for or where GPS is jammed/ thermal weapon sight deceived. The PERGEL and reconnaissance Project will be carried surveillance systems with out for high performance national facilities. algorithms with deep

99 Teknopark Istanbul General Manager Bilal TOPÇU: “We Will Employ 40,000 R&D Engineers in 2030!” Teknopark Istanbul, established in cooperation with the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO), celebrates its 10th anniversary. Within Teknopark Istanbul, the innovation center of the Turkish Defence Industry, there are major companies such as Aselsan, Roketsan, Turkish Aerospace, TEI, STM, BMC, Altınay, C2Tech, Pavotek and Armelsan, which have realized over 1,600 national projects.

In Teknopark Istanbul is a center of attraction with strong companies operating in focused technology areas. With each passing day advanced technology projects are realized in critical areas such as aviation/aerospace, maritime, energy and health sciences, especially in the defence industry. The companies within

Teknopark Istanbul Istanbul Teknopark © perform important © activities to minimize Bilal TOPÇU -Teknopark Istanbul General Manager our country's foreign Assault Ship of SEDEF have such significant General Manager TOPÇU dependency in high Shipyard were realized companies making great continued his speech technology and in at Teknopark Istanbul, contributions to Turkey's as follows: “In our 10th particular defence industry General Manager TOPÇU national and domestic year, there are over 300 products, setting sights on said, “We are the most technology move companies and 5,000 Turkey becoming a country important innovation under our roof. After the R&D engineers at our that exports technology. center where projects completion of all stages campus. With the 3rd During the press are developed that will in our teknopark, we aim stage buildings to be conference held on lead our country to the to achieve an added value commissioned at the end December 12, 2019, highest level in R&D of over US$ 10 billion of 2020, we will reach a Teknopark Istanbul and new technologies. annually to our country’s level of employing of General Manager Bilal We are proud to economy.” approximately 9,000 TOPÇU said that they are proud to host the leading R&D projects of the defence industry such as MİLGEM Corvette, ALTAY Main Battle Tank, ANKA UAV, LHD Amphibious Assault Ship.

Emphasizing that major defence industry projects and subsystems such as ALTAY Main Battle Tank produced by BMC, ANKA UAV and T129 ATAK Helicopter of TUSAŞ, the Teknopark Istanbul Teknopark MİLGEM Corvette of STM © © and the LHD Amphibious

100 people. By 2030 when all stages are completed, we aim to contribute added value of US$ 10 billion to our country's economy by hosting more than 1,000 companies, 300 entrepreneur groups and 40,000 R&D engineers an indoor area of 1 million m². We will become a focal point of Turkey’s R&D and Innovation Ecosystem. Also, our incubation center ‘Cube Incubation’ hosting over 90 groups of TTO performs activities in related focused entrepreneurs will have Technology Transfer Office for obtaining patents and technology fields and an area of 10,000 m² by commercialization of R&D to determine efficient the end of 2020 and will and Clusters projects, clusters such as research areas together. become Turkey's largest Attract Attention SAHA Istanbul (Istanbul These clusters consist of and one of the world's Defence and Aerospace companies that come Teknopark Istanbul renowned incubation Cluster Association), ISEK together to eliminate companies, acting with centers.” TOPÇU stated (Istanbul Health Industry foreign dependency, the awareness that R&D that investments in Cluster), Turkey Cyber increase the production of studies are necessary Teknopark Istanbul Security Cluster and national technologies, and to be commercialized, without slowing down. HISER Turkish Maritime to establish an ecosystem Turkey's Largest Incubation Center to be hosted in 2020!

Significant investments are being made in Cube Incubation which hosts more than 90 entrepreneur groups that conduct R&D support the Technology Cluster undertake that will support our studies on innovative Transfer Office (TTO) important tasks to create country’s aim to develop and deep technology- with 4 technology- a synergy environment the domestic industry. based business ideas. focused clusters that they with institutions working TOPÇU noted, “In this established. While the regard, we are designing Laboratories and Prototype Workshops to be offered for use by incubation companies within the new block planned to be completed by the end of 2020 within the scope of our 3rd stage activities. Also, shared workspaces, small offices and hybrid offices will be available to our entrepreneurs at the incubation center in the new building.

101 Lockheed Martin Hosts Bahrain Ambassador at F-16 Production Line Production is underway on the first F-16 Block 70 for the Royal Bahraini Air Force 17th December 2019, Lockheed Martin hosted Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashed Al Khalifa, ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, at the company's F-16 production line, where production is underway on the first F-16 Block 70 for the Royal Bahraini First Flight of Air Force. Eurofighter in "Lockheed Martin's partnership with Bahrain began more than 40 years ago and it continues today with Kuwait Air Force the F-16," said Bridget Lauderdale, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's Integrated Configuration Fighter Group. "Bahrain was the first country in the Gulf region to acquire the F-16 and the first customer in the On the 23rd of December 2019 at the Flight Test Center world to procure the advanced F-16 Block 70." of Leonardo Aircraft Division in Turin-Caselle, the first Instrumented Series Production Aircraft (ISPA 6) equipped "Bahrain has been a strategic partner and friend to the with the Kuwait Air Force configuration successfully United States, and South Carolina was pleased to host completed its first flight. the delegation today," said U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. "We are proud of the hard-working folks at Lockheed The aircraft is the first to fly the innovative Captor Martin in Greenville, making one of the best jets to ever E-Scan Radar with Phase Enhancement P3Eb and is a take to the sky, the F-16 Block 70." key milestone for the entry into service of Eurofighter with the State of Kuwait. The F-16s manufactured in Greenville - for international customers - will be the newest and most advanced This standard is the most advanced variant of the fighter F-16 production configuration ever offered, combining jet ever made, with a package of capabilities that builds numerous capability and structural improvements. F-16 effectively on existing enhancement programs. production is creating hundreds of new jobs in Greenville - supported by more than 400 suppliers in 41 U.S. states A contract for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon multi- - and positioning the site to grow. role fighter aircraft was signed between the Ministry of Defence of the State of Kuwait and Leonardo (on 05 April "South Carolina has established a legacy of being 2016) through its Aircraft Division acting as the Eurofighter capable of manufacturing the most advanced products Prime Contractor Organization. in the world, and with the help of Lockheed Martin's investment in Greenville, we are further solidifying that With the Captor E-Scan radar and several new additions legacy," said South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. to the weapon system, this variant will put the Kuwait Air Force at the front-line of fighter technology when the The Greenville production start coincides with significant, aircraft enters into service with the State of Kuwait in 2020. growing demand for new production F-16s around the world. To date, Lockheed Martin has three F-16 Block 70 While other aircraft in different Eurofighter Partner customers: Bahrain, Slovakia and Bulgaria. Companies are testing specific parts of this configuration, including the development of the E-Scan radar in the UK and Germany, this is the first flight of the entire package that will be delivered to Kuwait.

The capability package for Kuwait includes the integration of and and other air-to- surface weapons. Moreover, it foresees the integration of a new advanced laser designator pod (the Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod) that will expand Eurofighter’s portfolio of cleared laser designator pods; the introduction of the DRS-Cubic ACMI P5 combat

training pod and an enhanced navigation aid (VOR). ©©Lockheed Martin

102 Leonardo Awarded Contract for 32 TH-73A Helicopters by U.S. Department Leonardo © of Defence © Contract valued at US$ 176,472,608 for aircraft, spares, initial support and training; work to be completed in October 2021 Leonardo, through via a request for proposal a local and long-term ensure future pilots AgustaWestland of various offers. Work will partner. We are proud meet all evolving service Philadelphia Corp., has be mainly performed at to be a core contributor requirements.” been awarded a firm- Leonardo’s Philadelphia to the future of U.S. fixed-price contract facility and is expected to defence.” William Hunt, Managing valued at US$ 176,472,608 be completed in October Director of Leonardo for the production and 2021. Gian Piero CUTILLO, Helicopters Philadelphia delivery of 32 TH-73A Managing Director of said, “Our plan since day helicopters, initial spares, Alessandro PROFUMO, Leonardo Helicopters one has been to offer the support and dedicated Chief Executive Officer added, “Today’s brilliant U.S. Navy the training equipment, and specific Leonardo said, “On the news is a ringing capabilities they asked pilot and maintenance cusp of celebrating nearly endorsement for our for, without compromise. training services. This 40 years of operating in solutions setting new We are honored to deliver contract, as Fiscal 2020 Philadelphia, Leonardo industry standards on that promise, build the aircraft procurement is thrilled the U.S. Navy for training. We are new fleet in Philadelphia (Navy) funds, was has selected our TH-119- committed to working and maintain it from competitively procured based offer and us as with the U.S. Navy to Milton, Florida.” Barracuda Program- the start-up of the Suffren Nuclear Reactor After the launch of the Suffren last 12 July in the presence of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel MACRON, a new milestone was reached with the divergence of the reactor, a prelude to its first sea Naval Group Naval acceptance tests prior © © to its delivery in 2020. The divergence of the and Chief Executive Officer Suffren Nuclear further. It is designed to Suffren’s nuclear reactor of TechnicAtome, declared Reactor control all types of marine has just been performed “the first divergence of spaces, from the high seas by the TechnicAtome the nuclear reactor is a Divergence is conducted to coastal areas. and Naval Group teams privileged moment for all from the Propulsion Launched in 1998 by on the Cherbourg site those who contributed Control Station (PCS) of the French Defence in accordance with the to make this operational the Suffren. The operation Procurement Agency authorizations issued by and technological success consists in triggering a (DGA), the Barracuda the French Nuclear Safety possible. From the controlled nuclear reaction program renews its Ship Authority (Autorité de designer to the operator, in the core for the first time. Subsurface Nuclear (SSN) Sûreté Nucléaire - ASN) and including the fitters, Lasting only a short time, component composed and the French Defence testers, welders and so this operation marks the of six Rubis type SSNs Procurement Agency many other trades, this is a beginning of the constant commissioned at the start (DGA). rare moment of collective monitoring of the nuclear of eighties. The associated achievement, the symbol reactor by the operating Designed under the development contract was of a sector that lives up to teams. This operation will responsibility of the notified in December 2006. its ambitions in the service be continuous until the French Atomic Energy of the French Navy”. decommissioning of the and Alternative Energies The Suffren type SSN is submarine planned for the Agency (CEA), the nuclear Hervé GUILLOU, Chairman equipped with a nuclear 2050 decade. reactor was built under and Chief Executive propulsion system which the prime contracting of Officer of Naval Group: Barracuda offers a remarkable action TechnicAtome, reactor “The start-up of the Program range and discretion. It also designer, Naval Group nuclear reactor on-board features communication being responsible for the Suffren submarine The Barracuda is the means allowing its the production of the is a new demonstration submarine of the 21st integration within a naval pressure equipment’s of the know-how of century, designed to force. and the integration of the French nuclear meet the operational The delivery of the six the reactor on-board the industrial sector, with needs of the current and submarines will span Barracuda submarines. TechnicAtome and Naval future navy. It features one decade beginning in One thousand employees Group in the forefront. extensive operational 2020. The Suffren, the first from both companies are This success gives the capabilities and the of class, was launched 1st working full time in parallel country an unequalled latest technologies. More August 2019 and will begin on the sixreactors of the defence tool with a high versatile, higher performing its sea trials in the first Barracuda program. degree of industrial and better armed than its quarter of 2020 to arrive in autonomy benefitting the predecessors, the Suffren Toulon before the summer. Loïc ROCARD, Chairman sovereignty of France”. type SSN will go faster and

104 Czech Republic Bell Boeing Delivers Signs Letter the First Modified of Offer and Osprey for Improved Fleet Readiness Acceptance for December 10, 2019 - Bell delivered to the fleet in Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. 2005. In 2018, the aircraft Mixed Fleet of company, and Boeing have flew from Marine Corps Air delivered the first modified Station New River back to AH-1Z and UH-1Y MV-22 Osprey to the United the Boeing Philadelphia Czech Republic becomes States Marine Corps for facility for modernization. first international customer to improved readiness and reliability of the tiltrotor fleet. “This delivery is an important purchase mixed fleet of H-1 milestone for the Marine aircraft The Marines have multiple Corps’ MV-22 readiness and configurations of the modernization campaign.” December 13, 2019 - the U.S. Secretary of Defence, MV-22 aircraft in service. said Chris GEHLER, Bell V-22 Mark Esper, and Czech Republic Minister of Under the Common VP and Program Director. Defence, Lubomir METNAR, signed a Letter of Configuration – Readiness “Through this campaign, Offer and Acceptance finalizing the foreign and Modernization (CC- Bell Boeing, in partnership military sale by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. RAM) program, Bell Boeing with HQMC and NAVAIR, company, of H-1 helicopters to the Czech Air Force. is reducing the number is returning improved MV- “We are privileged to support the Czech people of configurations by 22s to the fleet where the and applaud the Ministry of Defence and Armed upgrading block “B” aircraft V-22 continues to be an Forces of the Czech Republic for selecting AH- to the current block “C” essential aviation resource 1Z and UH-1Y helicopters.” said Vince TOBIN, configuration. worldwide.” Executive Vice President of Bell’s Military Business. “Our first CC-RAM aircraft The next CC-RAM delivery The H-1 mixed fleet shares 85-percent returning to MCAS New is expected in early 2020. commonality between parts, reducing the River was a key program “We look forward to having logistics, maintenance, and training costs of the benchmark,” said U.S. Marine the remaining MV-22 Block AH-1Z and UY-1Y helicopters while offering a lethal Corps Col. Matthew KELLY, “B” aircraft rejoin the fleet in combination of integrated weapons systems program manager, V-22 a Block “C” configuration,” to counter ground, air, and maritime targets Joint Program Office (PMA- said Kelly. effectively. The AH-1Z is the only helicopter in 275). “We are excited to see In November 2019, the production equipped with the AIM-9 Sidewinder the capability, commonality U.S. Navy awarded Bell providing the most advanced air-to-air combat and readiness improvements Boeing $146,039,547 to capabilities. these CC-RAM aircraft bring to the fleet as part of the upgrade nine additional “This mix allows the Czech Republic to accomplish Marine Corps’ V-22 readiness MV-22 aircraft under the a diverse mission set, from humanitarian assistance program.” CC-RAM program, with work and disaster relief to close air support and air-to-air expected to be completed in warfare,” said Joel Best, Director of Military Sales As a block B configuration, March 2022. and Strategy, Europe. “The advanced capabilities this MV-22 was originally of the H-1 program help ensure the safety and security of Czech sons and daughters for years to come.”

The purchase of four AH-1Z and eight UH-1Y military helicopters represents the first foreign military sale of a mixed H-1 fleet. Bell anticipates the delivery of the first H-1 aircraft to the Czech Republic will begin in 2023 and complete delivery by 2024.

105 Leonardo’s New, Larger Osprey 50 AESA Radar Takes Flight for First Trials A recent campaign saw Leonardo flying the Osprey 50 radar on a B200 King Air in the UK, demonstrating the second-generation AESA radar’s wide range of modes 19th December 2019- where a rotating antenna Leonardo has announced would be unsuitable. The the first flight trials of Osprey family has been its Osprey 50 Active an international success, Electronically Scanned having been sold to 12 Array (AESA) radar, the new, customers. Osprey 50 larger-aperture variant of is the largest and most the Company’s successful capable variant, providing Osprey surveillance radar. enhanced performance for The flight trials were overland, maritime and air- carried out in support of to-air missions. It is ideally Leonardo

production for a Strategic suited to medium and large © ISR platform and Collins aircraft which can provide © Aerospace's Tactical the required space and installed on the US Navy operations for years to Synthetic Aperture Radar power. MQ-8C Firescout (where come. Hardware and signal (TacSAR) reconnaissance it is designated AN/ZPY-8) processing techniques system. Osprey 50 builds on and on the Norwegian All- developed for Osprey the established market Weather Search and Rescue have been introduced back Osprey is a multi-mode position of the Osprey 30 helicopter, the Leonardo into Seaspray to increase radar family based on solid- model which is available in AW101. capability and reduce state AESA technology fixed-panel and gimballed system weight. and remains the only variants and has proven to Leonardo has also re-used system of its type currently be extremely popular for technology developed for Osprey has been an available which delivers manned and unmanned the Osprey family to refresh international success, full spherical coverage ISR platforms. Customers its Seaspray family of AESA having been sold to 12 with no moving parts. have selected Osprey for surveillance radars, ensuring customers. The new Osprey Among other benefits, its capability, flexibility that Seaspray remains 50 is the largest and most this allows the radar to of installation and a market-leading long- capable variant in the radar be installed on platforms affordability. Osprey 30 is range radar for maritime family

Germany Orders more Missiles

MBDA has received an Europe’s most successful order to build more Meteor defence co-operation missiles beyond visual program, bringing together range air-to-air missiles the best technologies from ©©MBDA for the German Air Force. six European nations to Meteor is the world’s most deliver a common military to MBDA by the Meteor targets at long distances, advanced air-to-air missile capability that is truly Integrated Joint Program Meteor’s ramjet provides and has a unique ramjet revolutionary. We are very Office (IJPO) on behalf sustained thrust at speeds propulsion system that pleased to receive this of the German Federal in excess of Mach 4 all the allows it to fly further and additional contract from Office of Bundeswehr way to the target – giving faster than any other air- the German customer as Equipment, Information Meteor an unrivalled no- to-air missile – allowing a further commitment Technology and In-Service escape zone. Meteor is it to defeat maneuvering to Meteor as the primary Support (BAAINBw). Unlike now cleared for frontline targets even at extreme air dominance weapon traditional air-to-air missiles service with all of Europe’s ranges. Éric Béranger, CEO for Eurofighter.” Signed that glide unpowered for domestic fighter aircraft, of MBDA said: “The Meteor on 16 December, the most of their flight, limiting Gripen, Eurofighter and program can be considered contract was awarded their ability to hit agile Rafale.

106 Tempest Drives Forward as Leonardo Unveils New Radar Sensing Technology Work is proceeding at pace to meet the ambitious timescale for Tempest, which is expected to go into-service in 2035. The new radar receiver/warner technology is four times as accurate as existing sensors in a package 1/10th the size 18th December 2019 was brought together by One such area of and flexible enough to be – Leonardo UK has the UK MOD to develop a development, and the updated in response to demonstrated the next generation combat focus of the recent lab new technologies as they performance of a new air system for the UK and demonstration, is in radar emerge on the battlefield. radar receiver/warner partner nations: since the warning. This technology technology as part of its team was contracted to is used to sense the radio The reduced size and on-going development begin development work frequency (RF) signals weight of Leonardo’s new work for Tempest, the in 2018, Italy and Sweden emitted by potentially receiver technology, as next generation combat have announced their hostile radars and then well as reduced power air project which will intent to work with the UK use this information for a requirements, means see the UK, Italy and on this project. Leonardo’s variety of uses, including that it will be possible to Sweden working closely UK role in the team is to warning an operator that integrate the sensor into together. In a laboratory develop Tempest’s sensor an enemy is trying to a multi-function array. demonstration for the package and integrate ‘lock on’ to their aircraft. This concept, one of a UK Ministry of Defence these sensors into the Such sensors can also number of innovative and other Team Tempest platform’s mission system. support tasks such as ideas being considered partners, the new sensor The ambitious timescale intelligence gathering and for Tempest, could see a demonstrated a direction- for the Tempest project, combat identification. In number of multi-purpose finding performance of which is working towards future, threat radars are sensors spread around the four times what is possible seeing a new aircraft in- likely to use a range of aircraft, simultaneously with a typical radar service with the RAF in technologies and software sensing and tracking warning receiver while 2035, means that Leonardo techniques to make it enemy aircraft, incoming being just 1/10th the size in the UK is already hard at harder to identify their missiles and other threats of a standard system. work developing some of signals, meaning that from all directions, while the advanced technologies Tempest’s sensors will being fully integrated with Leonardo UK is one of the which will be needed to need to be sophisticated a forward-facing radar. four founding members face the threats of the enough to be able to of Team Tempest, which future. counter such techniques

107 Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile Successful in First Flight Test

Achievement advances missile closer to early U.S. Army acquisition of new long-range capabilities

Lockheed Martin "Today's success validates Test objectives included commitment to ensuring successfully tested its all of the hard work our confirming the missile's affordability will result in next-generation long- PrSM team has put into the flight trajectory the best PrSM option." range missile designed design and development performance, range and for the U.S. Army's of this missile," said accuracy from launch to The next-generation Precision Strike Missile Gaylia CAMPBELL, vice warhead event, validating precision-strike surface- (PrSM) program at White president of Precision Fires all interfaces with the to-surface weapon system Sands Missile Range, New and Combat Maneuver HIMARS launcher, as well will deliver enhanced Mexico. All test objectives Systems at Lockheed as testing system software capabilities for attacking, were achieved. Martin. "This test flight is performance. neutralizing, suppressing the most recent success and destroying targets at During the flight test, in a long line of product "We are building reliability depth on the battlefield the PrSM was fired from component and sub- into our PrSM at every and give field artillery Lockheed Martin's High component testing level," said CAMPBELL. units a new long- Mobility Artillery Rocket successes conducted "We are confident that range capability while System (HIMARS™) as part of our proven our years of demonstrated supporting brigade, launcher and flew development discipline experience in delivering division, corps, Army, approximately 240 to assure total mission unmatched Precision Fires theater, Joint and kilometers to the target success for our U.S. Army capabilities for our U.S. Coalition forces. area. customer." Army customer and our CAMM-ER Completes Major Trials Milestone

MBDA has successfully conducting a number of out beyond 40 km. ER, meant to replace the completed a series of challenging maneuvers. existing Aspide munition, is trials of the CAMM-ER air CAMM and CAMM-ER expected to be integrated defence missile, validating CAMM-ER is the extended form the basis for MBDA’s in the Air Defence system the high-performance of range member of the Enhanced Modular of the Italian Air Force the system. new-generation CAMM Air Defence Solutions and Italian Army. CAMM- air defence family of (EMADS) offering. EMADS based air defence systems The trials have been weapons. All members of brings together best- are known as Land Ceptor conducted in the past the CAMM family share of-breed systems and and Sea Ceptor by the months and saw a series the same cutting-edge technologies from across British Army and Royal of successful firings of active radar seeker and MBDA’s European base to Navy. The Italian Navy is CAMM-ER that proved soft-launch system, with save time, development also evaluating how to the performance of the CAMM-ER featuring a costs and provide a include the missile family missile at extended ranges larger rocket motor to flexible system for air with its future surface and high altitudes while provide extended range defence provision. CAMM- combatants.

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