VOLUME 13 ISSUE 91 YEAR 2019 ISSN 1306 5998

ATAK-II Contract Signed for the New Heavy Class Attack Helicopter Turkish Naval Forces Sail on Territorial Waters with Blue Homeland Drill 30 Years of FNSS: A World Renowned & Respected Turkish Defence Company Turkish Defence Industry Targets US$ 3 Billion Exports in 2019 “Together for Peace” AMAN-19 Multinational Naval Exercise & Pakistan – Turkey Defence Cooperation

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ISSN 1306 5998 Publisher Hatice Ayşe EVERS Publisher & Editor in Chief 7 Ayşe EVERS [email protected] Managing Editor Cem AKALIN [email protected] Editor İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ [email protected] Administrative Coordinator Yeşim BİLGİNOĞLU YÖRÜK [email protected] International Relations Director Şebnem AKALIN [email protected] Correspondent Saffet UYANIK 22 [email protected] Turkish Companies Advertisement Director Yasemin BOLAT YILDIZ [email protected] Translation Tanyel AKMAN Saffet UYANIK [email protected] Editing Mona Melleberg YÜKSELTÜRK Robert EVERS Graphics & Design Gülsemin BOLAT Görkem ELMAS [email protected] 58 Photographer Sinan Niyazi KUTSAL Advisory Board (R) Major General Fahir ALTAN (R) Navy Captain Zafer BETONER Prof Dr. Nafiz ALEMDAROĞLU Cem KOÇ Asst. Prof. Dr. Altan ÖZKİL Kaya YAZGAN Ali KALIPÇI Zeynep KAREL DEFENCE TURKEY Administrative Office DT Medya LTD.STI Güneypark Kümeevleri (Sinpaş Altınoran) Kule 3 No:142 Çankaya Ankara / Turkey 86 Tel: +90 (312) 447 1320 [email protected] www.defenceturkey.com Printing Demir Ofis Kırtasiye Perpa Ticaret Merkezi B Blok Kat:8 No:936 Şişli / İstanbul Tel: +90 212 222 26 36 [email protected] www.demirofiskirtasiye.com Basım Tarihi Mart - Nisan 2019 Yayın Türü Süreli DT Medya LTD. ŞTİ. © All rights reserved. 122 No part of publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission. ISSUE 91/2019 3 DEFENCE TURKEY

8 ATAK-II Contract Signed for the New 148 216 Heavy Class Attack Helicopter EVPÚ Defence a.s. – the Czech 218 Briefly NANOBIZ Technology 12 Brand151 for National Security Turkey’s Center of Innovation - Sarsılmaz – Turkey’s Experts 152 Airbus at IDEF ‘19 Teknopark222 Istanbul Producing the Highest Quality and Technology that Matters 18 Selection of Guns Combat Proven Protection SaSaD - The Competitive Power 154 of Turkish Defence and Aerospace Turkish Naval Forces Sail Industries224 on Territorial Waters with Blue DIMO Corp. Swiftly Fulfilling th 22 Homeland“Together Drill for Peace” AMAN- Aviation and Defence Requirements AprilTOBB 9 Defence Industry for North American and European Assembly Gathered in Ankara on Companies156 228 19Cooperation Multinational Naval Exercise & Pakistan – Turkey Defence PELI Products, Global Leader of DİTAŞ R&D Center Contributes to 52 Protective Cases, Highlights its 3-level the229 Defence Industry of160 Expertise in Protecting Armory 30 Years of FNSS: A World 230 Eskişehir Aviation Cluster Renowned & Respected Turkish The Only Name to Know in 58 Defence Company Soldier’s162 Knives – Victorinox AG Expeditionary Fast Transport (T-EPF)232 A New Era of Connectedness - Design and Technology Show by Honeywell Turkey Central Asia is a Kale164 Defence & Aerospace at IDEF NERO Industries - The Largest Asian Markets Sub-System Producer of Turkish Land Key Partner for Profitable Digitalized World-Leading Aerospace Operations in Turkey and Central Photonis - Renowned Global Platform235 Manufacturers 64 Manufacturer of Electro-Optic Components166 Turkish Defence Industry’s Company Marshall ADG to Showcase 70 Vanguard Aselsan at IDEF ‘19 Canovate Group Contributes to its235 Capabilities at IDEF Essential170 Defence Industry Projects Otokar Exhibits Two New Spanish Government Approves Armored Vehicles During Press Amphenol Turkey / Middle the Construction of Five F-110 74 MeetingCollins at Aerospace; Its Arifiye Plant “We are East Office, Coordinating Regional Frigates236 Activities, Marketing and Sales for Amphenol174 Facilities SASAD’s 30th Ordinary Meeting Committed to Our Customers and ofAnkara the General Assembly and Defence 78 Partners in Turkey” Nurol Makina to Demonstrate Industry Award Ceremony Held in Newest and Combat Proven Vehicles 238 Turkish Defence Industry Targets at176 IDEF ‘19 80 US$ 3 Billion Exports in 2019 LAPIS – Expertise in Versatile OSSA Cluster Creating Joint Unmanned240 Aerial Systems IAG - Providing Full Vehicle Competition via Collaboration to 84 Armoring Solutions Increase Quality, Localization and Awards to the Export Stars of the Nationalization180 Solutions Defence242 Industry Roketsan’s Smart Micro Munition Product Family Continues to Prove Nicomatic Turkey Brings Value Turkish Aerospace Management 85 Itself in the Field Added Expertise to the Nicomatic Summit245 Held in Ankara Group188 Integrate YAKAMOS Sonar to I-Class Newest Member of Roketsan’s Meteksan Defence Primed to Surface-to-Surface Missile Family: thyssenkrupp Marine Systems 86 TRG-230 in190 Turkey Frigates246 Turkey’s Transparent and Neutral Ribtech - Experts in Rigid MarketDefence Cluster Companies Testing Solution Partner Equipped to Inflatable192 Boats Coalesced at the TSSK 6th Project 90 Meet the Needs of Global Clients 250 and ApplicationsThe Future Tactical Communications Network Topology Defence Industry Vocational Leonardo Offers Comprehensive ® 92 Security Solutions to Turkey 196 SIMUNITION is the Leader in Education250 to be Provided MKEK to Introduce New Weapons Range Training Başak HASSOY Appointed as 98 and Munitions at IDEF ‘19 Non-Lethal Force-on-Force, Short Deputy General Manager of ONUR 198 Mühendislik251 A.Ş. STM - The New Global Player in Hall Award in 3 Separate Categories 100 Defence Power Quality in a Tactical FNSS Receives the Brandon Application: What is PQ? Why is it First Version of ADVENT Important?202 with its “Reliable Human Resources Software102 Completed Consultancy”251 Project Karel – Over 20 years of Meteksan Defence Shows-off Expertise in Military Communication Turkey Hosts Boeing’s Novel and Ready-to-Use Products at System204 Products and Solutions Leadership Training for Female Staff IDEF110 ‘19 of252 the Qatar Air Force Virtual Training for Wherever WorldwideSDT Providing Reliable Turkish the208 Fight Takes You The Groundbreaking Ceremony Products and Engineering Solutions of Naval Vessels of Aselsan Konya Weapon Systems 114 CBRN Monitoring in the Context Inc.253 210 Turkish Defence Industry Review Turkish Aerospace’s Bursa R&D -122 March & April 2019 News TURKEY’s Up-and-Coming Center254 Inaugurated Digital212 Defence Ecosystem: DAMISE Turkish Defence Industry International Flight Training Displays140 its Muscles During The Success Story of AKDAŞ School:61st Wing First Base Two M-346 Aircraft Arms213 Landed into the Italian Air Force’s Rheinmetall Showcases Hybrid 255 Protection142 Module at IDEX 2019 214 Vaneda Makes Difference … Leonardo Eyes Enhanced MILMAST – Designing Advanced SerialSimplify Peripheral your Interface MIL-STD-1553 (SPI) Firefighting Configuration for its EngineeringBrand in Telescopic Lifting DesignController Implementation…with a fast C-27J Aircraft to Expand Multirole Systems, on Track to Become a Global Capabilities256 146 215 National Leader in Ballistic Protection F-35C Achieves Initial with CESInternational Advanced Standards Composites AeroGDT - Talented Engineers Operational Capability Transforming Our Communities * Cover page photo credit by Cem DOĞUT DEFENCE TURKEY 4 ISSUE 91/2019 ISSUE 91/2019 5 DEFENCE TURKEY

IDEF ‘19 Gathers Top-ranking State Officials and Defence Professionals From All Over the World...

Ayşe EVERS Publisher & Editor in Chief

Held biennially at Tüyap, Istanbul, IDEF, the landmark event in the region, offers a unique platform for the global and Turkish defence and aerospace industry to demonstrate its latest technologies, share knowledge, forge partnerships, connect global governments, armed forces, industry thought leaders, and the defence and aerospace supply chain. Leading industry players, government and military chiefs gather here biennially to contribute to dialogues, exchange ideas and seek solutions and strategies to advance the interests of the global aerospace and defence sector. Under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey IDEF ‘19 organized by TÜYAP on April 30th – May 3rd, 2019 in collaboration with the Ministry of National Defence and the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TAFF), will showcase the latest defence developments featuring technology trends and the vital role of these technologies in advancing the defence sector and its relevant industries. IDEF ‘17 welcomed 65,782 visitors from 116 countries and witnessed the participation of 820 local, regional and international companies and 133 delegations from 67 countries. The events also paved way for the signing of strategic deals. Throughout the event, where intergovernmental and G2G negotiations and negotiations between various levels of delegations and companies were conducted, a total of 2,240 appointment negotiations, stand visits and nearly 50 signing ceremonies were held.

IDEF ‘19 hosts the world’s leading high-level procurement authorities in the field of the defence industry. Itis expected that IDEF ‘19 will reach the highest number of official delegations at this year’s event. I wish that the IDEF ‘19 Exhibition will be very successful for all parties concerned.

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The development witnessed by the Turkish defence industry has created demand for the platforms, systems and capabilities of our Turkish companies in foreign markets. In order to ensure the continuity of this demand, international collaborations that are built at IDEF will be highly beneficial. IDEF stands out as one of the world’s most prestigious defence exhibitions. Top-ranking state officials and private sector officials from all over the world will participate in IDEF. To better understand IDEF’s scope, figures from the previous exhibition provide a clear indication of the volume and variety of participants: IDEF’17 attracted 820 companies from 50 countries, and we saw participation by 133 delegations consisting of 637 members, arriving from 67 countries and two international organizations. Throughout the exhibition, several bilateral meetings were held, as well as signing ceremonies aimed at building new collaborations in the defence industry. With this event, our institution provides the opportunity to exchange Ismail DEMİR Ph. D. views with representatives of visiting countries Presidency of the Republic of Turkey regarding current and potential projects. President of Defence Industries Executed under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, IDEF ‘19 is aimed to execute the same successful performance and provide extensive opportunities as with the previous exhibitions. IDEF IDEF - Among the Most ‘19 will host the manufacturers of platforms, systems and materials in the defence, security, naval, aerial and space industry sectors. To promote their potential Prestigious Defence and capabilities, all kinds of means will be provided to the participating companies, and notably our Turkish companies will have the opportunity to exhibit the Industry Fairs in the platforms and systems they manufacture rather than models. World The Presidency of Defence Industries has invited over 90 delegations from more than 60 countries Together with its prime contractors, subcontractors, to IDEF’19 and meetings at the highest levels are SMEs, research institutions and universities, the Turkish planned with officials from the invited countries. In defence industry has become one of the most important this context, the IDEF’19 exhibition is also considered sectors in our country. Today, land, air and naval to be important platform through which review and vehicles, command and control, electronic warfare, fire examination of collaborative activities occurs, it is an control, communication and surveillance systems and opportunity to build engagement with various countries specifically guided weapons are produced by Turkish on existing and future defence industry projects. defence industry companies and are designed through Benefitting from the logistical and cost-benefit national means and offered to the service of our armed advantages offered by the IDEF exhibition, our Turkish forces. defence industry companies will find the opportunity At present, Turkey is capable of cooperating with to comprehensively showcase their potential and friendly and allied nations, as well as meeting the needs capabilities. Especially for small- and medium-sized of our country. In this context, Turkey is exporting enterprises (SMEs), IDEF represents a valuable platform armoured vehicles, air defence systems, rocket systems, from which they can introduce themselves to the simulators, coast guard vessels, military communication international arena. systems, command and control systems and software Every form of support that our sector might to many countries around the world. require during the exhibition shall be provided by the The defence industry is in a strategically important Presidency for Defence Industries and the relevant position in terms of policy and economy. Through its authorities. In this regard, we hold regular meetings with international cooperation and export-related efforts, the the sector’s representatives and coordinate in order to Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) promotes the enhance the effectiveness of the exhibition. capabilities of the Turkish defence and aerospace sector, Last, but not least, I would like to express my wish while also forging collaborations with allied countries. for the successful execution of IDEF’19, and I hope that The defence industry collaborations built with allied all participants will experience a beneficial and fruitful nations benefit in reinforcing Turkey’s existing political event. relations. DEFENCE TURKEY 8 ISSUE 91/2019

ATAK-II Contract Signed for the New Heavy Class Attack Helicopter The Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) for the Heavy Class Attack Helicopter Project on February 22, 2019, to meet the needs of the Turkish Land Forces Command. President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR and representatives of the Turkish Armed Forces, TUSAŞ and defence industry sector representatives attended the signing ceremony at the Nuri DEMİRAĞ Meeting Hall of the Presidency of Defence Industries. The project contract was signed © SSB by the President of the SSB Prof. İsmail DEMİR, President & CEO of the security of supply and freedom and components developed Turkish Aerospace Temel KOTİL of export. under the T625 GÖKBEY Multirole and Turkish Aerospace Chairman The Heavy Class Attack Helicopter Project. The T129 Mk- of the Board Prof. Oğuz BORAT. Helicopter (Improved ATAK or II Heavy Class Attack Helicopter The project aims to design and ATAK-II) Project will play an (ATAK-II) to be developed will have produce an effective and advanced important role in reducing the a take-off weight of approximately attack helicopter equipped with foreign dependency and increasing two times the current T129 Mk-I state-of-the-art target tracking the effectiveness of the Turkish ATAK helicopter and will be among and imaging, electronic warfare, Armed Forces by implementing the top-class attack helicopters navigation, communications, and indigenous, national and with only two examples in the weapon systems. The ATAK-II innovative solutions that emerged world. The first ATAK-II is expected is intended to operate in harsh from current domestic projects. to make its first flight within five geographical and environmental Designed with the national and years (approx. 60 months) of conditions and will have an local capabilities as well as the contract signature or in 2024. increased payload while offering technological know-how and The project duration is estimated high maneuverability, performance operational experience gained to be 8.5 years (approx. 102 and low maintenance costs. The through the T129 Mk-I Lightweight months). Within the scope of the project also aims to maximize the Attack Helicopter (ATAK-I), the project, two types of Heavy Class use of domestic systems to ensure ATAK-II will also use sub-systems Attack Helicopter configurations Technical Specifications of T129 Mk-II (ATAK-II) Heavy Attack Helicopter Empty Weight Approx. 5,000kg / 11,023lb Maximum Takeoff Weight 10,000kg/22,046lb

Maximum Payload over 1,200kg/2,645lb Crew 2, Tandem Maximum Cruise Speed 318km/h / 171,70knts Powerplant 2 x Turboshaft T700-TEI-701D Takeoff Power 2 x 1,500kw/2 x 2,000shp Service Ceiling 6,096m/20,000ft

T129 Mk-II (ATAK-II) Heavy Attack Helicopter Armament 1 × 30mm single barrel chain gun, New generation 2,75 inch/70mm unguided rockets, 70mm CİRİT Guided missiles, long range anti-tank missiles with different guidance systems, Air-to-air Missile Systems ISSUE 91/2019 9 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 10 ISSUE 91/2019

(Naval and Land version) will be developed, and three prototype helicopters will be delivered to the Presidency of Defence Industries together with the Technical Data Package (TDP). General characteristics of the T129 Mk-II Heavy Class Attack Helicopter: ›› 10-ton class ›› 2 Turboshaft engines ›› Weapon stations: 6 x underwing hardpoints ›› Maximum payload: 1,200kg ›› Tandem cockpit ›› 4 Axis Autopilot ›› Service ceiling: 20,000ft ›› Maximum speed: 318km/h ›› Operational envelope: -40° to +50°C for 100% localization, Turkish domestically without foreign help ›› Armor: 12.7mm-resistant armored cockpit Aerospace Chairman Prof. Oğuz based on the technical knowledge ›› Laser based Helicopter Obstacle BORAT emphasized that the and operational experience Detection System (HETS) and Fire new helicopter will be designed gained with the T129 Mk-I attack Control Radar (MilDAR) exclusively by Turkish engineers. helicopter currently produced ›› Hot & High Performance Prof. Oğuz BORAT pointed out under license from Leonardo ›› Resistant to environmental factors that the ATAK-II combat helicopter Helicopters. ›› High forward speed limit will have an increased operational Even though some of the sub- ›› Advanced electronic warfare and performance with higher systems from the T625 GOKBEY countermeasure systems ammunition carrying capacity TLUH (Turkish Lightweight Utility ›› High-caliber cannon (30mm), new and said: “Along with new helicopter Program) will be used generation 2,75-inch rockets, long range and anti-tank missiles with generation mission equipment, in the T129 Mk-II, nevertheless different guidance systems and air- superior payload, and operational the helicopter still needs more to-air missile systems capabilities, the helicopter is powerful turboshaft engines Speaking at the signing expected to bring dynamism because the TS1400 engine ceremony, President of Defence to the world market & Turkey.” will not meet the T129 Mk-II’s Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR President & CEO of TUSAŞ thrust requirement. TEI plans to stated that they expect the Heavy Temel KOTİL also underlined meet the engine requirement via Class Attack Helicopter to make its that the helicopter will be 100% 2.000shp class T700-TEI-701D maiden flight within the prescribed domestic and national because it engines, being manufactured time and added: “Different versions is designed from scratch. under GE license (with a 61% local and advanced models of our Earlier on October 3, 2017, content share) for the T70 Utility helicopters should not lag behind Anadolu Agency reported that Helicopters. in new technologies.” Emphasizing the aim of the ATAK-II Project According to SSB figures, that the helicopter will strengthen was to develop a 6-ton class 6,300 of the 6,500 components/ the operational capabilities of attack helicopter. Turkish parts on T129 helicopters have the Turkish Armed Forces, İsmail Aerospace (TUSAŞ) announced been manufactured locally and DEMİR said: “After 5 years, we on October 31, 2017 that it had the local content share on each expect our helicopters to use begun domestic development T129 helicopter has reached all-new, more advanced weapon of the 8-Ton Class (with 8.000kg around 50-55% as of May 2018. systems and munitions than what MTOW and around 6.000 empty Each T129 ATAK Attack & Tactical we have today.” On February weight) ATAK-II combat helicopter. Reconnaissance Helicopter costs 2019, President of the SSB İsmail The Project would be realized around US$40 Million. DEMİR said in a statement to the channel NTV that they are open to friendly and allied countries who want to participate in the project. Additionally, in his statement to the press in January 2019, Prof. İsmail DEMİR also pointed out that the Performance Evaluation Phase of the Heavy Class Attack Helicopter Project will be completed in 2019. © SSB Stating that the project aims ISSUE 91/2019 11 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 12 ISSUE 91/2019

© Defence Turkey Sarsılmaz – Turkey’s Experts Producing the Highest Quality and Selection of Guns In an Interview with the President of Sarsılmaz Silah Sanayi Latif Aral ALİŞ discusses the company’s scientific developments and innovations their focus on R&D. The company aims to manufacture the products that will best fulfill the demands and requirements foreseen in the global market. Sarsılmaz’s cumulative experience and know-how spans over 139 years, the only company in Turkey and in the world capable of manufacturing sports guns, pistols, shotguns and machine guns

Defence Turkey: Sarsılmaz and manufacturing pistols, machine under construction. Sarsılmaz is the Silah Sanayi A.Ş. has a deep- guns, shotguns and cannons. first and sole R&D Company in the rooted history in manufacturing The number of our employees at light weapon industry in our country weapons and currently the Sarsılmaz and its affiliates is over certified by the Ministry of Industry company conducts the production 1,600. We have an outdoor area of and Technology. of almost 100 types of guns in 66,000 square meters and indoor As Sarsılmaz, from past to different sizes. Shall we start our area of 40,000 square meters present, our main effort has been interview with the Company’s 2018 at our factory established at the to fully fulfill our commitments performance figures? Düzce 1st Organized Industrial regarding the projects assigned to Latif Aral ALİŞ: We initiated our Zone (OIZ). Presently, we launched our company by the Presidency of journey five generations ago with the the construction of our additional Defense Industries (SSB). Within flintlock, and in time we turned into facilities. Our investments in such a framework, our greatest aim an R&D industry capable of designing machinery and facilities are also is to direct the demands in light ISSUE 91/2019 13 DEFENCE TURKEY

weapon sector, into local production, Latif Aral ALİŞ: We do not know to indigenous products. To this what the future holds, but many end, we conduct our deliveries in a companies are eager to team up with very intense manner and continue Sarsılmaz. Our negotiations are at full executing our projects. Without speed. Surely, we may make certain doubt, our exports will continue as surprises in the upcoming period. We well. aim to become a multinational in our Defence Turkey: What are industry. your comments on the existing Defence Turkey: You have SAR9 METE infrastructure, production capacity established a company named SAR 9x19 mm semi-automatic pistol (semi – automatic weapons, USA in the USA and presently you which was selected far the best automatic weapons, infantry rifles conduct nearly 50% of your exports pistol and completed the project and sports guns) and technologies through this company to the USA. with the least number of errors This utilized in the manufacturing plants What can you share with us on the pistol is the outcome of one-year-long of Sarsılmaz at Düzce OIZ; also on production made in USA and on the intense R&D activities. It has always the company’s position within the deliveries? been an operation weapon admired light weapon industry in Turkey Latif Aral ALİŞ: We founded our by everyone due to its ergonomic and in its users across the world? US-based company in advance so structure, its practical demount Latif Aral ALİŞ: We are the that we can utilize the distributors ability, its robustness and high target only company in Turkey and in the in the US. We do not aim to sell too acquisition capacity. world capable of manufacturing many products; we aim to build a Defence Turkey: Sarsılmaz sports guns, pistols, shotguns and good reputation instead. We included secured the Indigenous Weapon machine guns. There are no other our company in the TURQUALITY Development tender executed industrial enterprises with such a support program developed by the by the Presidency of Defense wide product range. Of course, a Ministry of Economy for the branding Industries (SSB). Within the scope 139-year old organizational memory of our country. We are the only of the contract you have signed, is the key factor at this point followed weapon company manufacturing light you will be accomplishing the by a conscious and dedicated team, weapons as part of this program. delivery of a total of 110,242, 9mm a staff trained in time. With the help of Defence Turkey: Sarsılmaz SAR 9 METE semi – automatic attaching importance to the business exports a crucial part of its pistols for the Land and Air Forces and loving what we do, we readily production to foreign countries Commands, the Coast Guard are able to reproduce products at and exports weapons nearly to 80 Command and the National Police. the multi-axial CNC benches. We countries. At the same time, with What would you like to tell our have the same level of technology the help of its products having high readers on the latest status of with the major companies of the performance at tenders launched the deliveries and the feedback world. Furthermore, we have many by the Ministry of National Defence, received from the users? advantages. the company has been the single Latif Aral ALİŞ: Let’s add the Defence Turkey: Could you official weapon supplier of the Gendarmerie to the armed forces please share Sarsılmaz’s vision, Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) for that you have mentioned. The overall goals and predictions on the next years and accomplished the number of weapons we will be 20 years with our readers? delivery of hundreds and thousands delivering as part of this project is Latif Aral ALİŞ: We aim to of weapons of different types to the 157,242. For the time being 33,242 of maintain our leadership in the light use of the Turkish Police as part of these weapons have been delivered. weapons industry and become contracts signed with the National The major part of this delivery will be a global design and production Police. Could you inform us on the accomplished in 2019 and 2020. We company with the most patents. recent weapon deliveries made to have been receiving quite positive Defence Turkey: What are the TAF and to the National Police feedback. We are delighted and proud the features and superiorities and the models of the weapons to gain such a product for our country. of Sarsılmaz compared to its delivered? In fact, the manufacturing of pistols is competitors in the market? Latif Aral ALİŞ: We have secured quite simple for us, yet we displayed Latif Aral ALİŞ: The experience the Indigenous Weapon Development our experience and technology once of five generations and keeping up Tender thanks to the SAR 9 METE again in this recent product. with technological innovations, the importance we attach to R&D and SAR 9 METE quality and our powerful engineering Caliber (mm) 9x19 infrastructure have carried us to higher levels in the weapon industry. Capacity 17+1 / 19+1 Defence Turkey: Previously Barrel Length (mm) 113,5 Sarsılmaz bought the Italian Overall Length (mm) 193 Vincenzo Bernardelli Weapon Factory in 1998 and became a Overall Height (mm) 140 critical player in Europe. Does your Overall Width (mm) 37 company plan to make similar take Weight (gr) 750 overs in the future? DEFENCE TURKEY 14 ISSUE 91/2019

impetus of change and development © Defence Turkey of the weapon systems and equipment increased in the defence industry. In order to keep up with these swift changes and developments, the Sarsılmaz R&D Center established is the only R&D center in the light weapon sector that was certified by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. Our experienced and dynamic R&D team is composed of engineers and technicians experienced in product development, 3-dimensional indigenous design, prototype production and weapon tests and gun masters and operators who are constantly surveying market demands. Defence Turkey: Could you of an R&D center on 25 June 2015, At our R&D Center, we follow please enlighten our readers on this application was examined by the the systematic approach given the R&D approach of Sarsılmaz relevant authority and approved on below throughout the roll-out of new Company regarded as Turkey’s 17 August 2015. products: greatest weapon and sports As of Sarsılmaz, we keep ›› Concept development, gun manufacturer and as one of up with scientific developments ›› Technological, technical and economic Europe’s three greatest weapon and innovations and attach great feasibility studies, manufacturers and the activities importance to R&D with our desire ›› The laboratory studies and similar conducted to this end? What to realize what has never been done studies conducted as part of the would say on the cooperation before. We aim to manufacture transition process from the developed with TÜBİTAK (the Scientific and the products that will best fulfill concept to design, Technological Research Council the demands and requirements ›› Design, design implementation and of Turkey) and the universities as foreseen in the global market. Our design verification activities, part of R&D activities? What types team with advanced know-how and ›› Prototype production, of new technologies will be taking global experience is the guarantee ›› Establishment of the pilot facility, part in new pistol and shotgun to maintaining Sarsılmaz Company’s ›› Trial production and execution of the models? sustainable and full manufacturing type tests, capacity. Furthermore, we team ›› Solving the issues faced during the up with the Turkey’s greatest R&D field tests arising from the design. institution TÜBİTAK, as well as Middle Defence Turkey: Sarsılmaz East Technical University, Kocaeli launched the production of semi- University, Eskişehir Osmangazi automatic weapons upon the University as well as Düzce University Production License granted by on various projects at the Sarsılmaz the MSB in 1998. In 2009, with R&D Center. As Sarsılmaz, we its own resources, the company SAR 9X Platinum commenced development activities regarding the 5.56 mm Latif Aral ALİŞ: We are caliber infantry rifle named SAR conducting R&D studies to further 223T and the 9mm caliber machine enhance our repertoire consisting gun named SAR 109T. Could you of our cumulative experience and SAR 223P please inform us on the latest know-how spanning over 139 years, status of the aforementioned and for the utilization of this repertoire developed Turkey’s first indigenous weapon programs launched in designing new applications. infantry rifle with light and modular at IDEF’13 and the deliveries With the aim of maturing these weapon system characteristics inventive activities we have been the SAR 223 which is effective at executing on a systematic basis, all types of environment and harsh we have restructured our R&D unit weather conditions and which has in 2007. By implementing the R&D high firepower, accurate range and hit management processes at this rate, by collaborating with TÜBİTAK, unit, we have revealed many new University of Kocaeli and the Middle products and achieved technological East Technical University. developments. We made an In parallel with the rapid application for achieving the status development in technology, the SAR 109T ISSUE 91/2019 15 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 16 ISSUE 91/2019

accomplished so far? What type of feedback has been received at promotion and marketing activities held in our country and abroad? Latif Aral ALİŞ: The semi- automatic weapons as part of the Sarsılmaz product range are being utilized by the institutions under the auspices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs composed of the National Police (EGM), General Command of Gendarmerie and the Coast Guard Command as well as the units under the auspices of the © Defence Turkey Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) that composed of Land, Naval and Air been involved in this project very late, formulized as 50% Sarsılmaz and Forces Commands. Our machine we manufactured the products in a 50% Turkish Aerospace. During guns are being utilized by the EGM, short span of time and launched the this procedure, Sarsılmaz will be General Command of Gendarmerie deliveries. proceeding by sharing its activities and our Naval Forces Command as Defence Turkey: What would in aerospace with TR MEKATRONIK a task gun; our indigenous infantry you like to tell about the TR to a certain extent. We believe these rifles SAR 223P and SAR223T and Mechatronics Company you two companies will be contributing the SAR 308 infantry rifle are being established with the Turkish to each other’s achievements as used by the institutions under the Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) aerospace industry contains quite auspices of our Ministry of Internal in 2018 at the 1st Organized valuable know-how in respect to Affairs. The MPT-76 Modern Infantry Industrial Zone in Düzce? This design and quality requirements and Rifle we have been manufacturing company has recently signed the since we perform our operations is included in the inventories of the Project on the Development of a 20 at the same premises. Moreover, EGM and Air Forces Command. Our mm Cannon with the SSB in April. TR MEKATRONIK will be in the tactical shotguns are being used With this project, the indigenous structure that develops products of in operations and admired by our design and production of the superior quality in line with the R&D General Command of Gendarmerie 20 mm rotary barreled turreted philosophy. We believe that our new as well. weapon system utilized in the T129 company, which will be conducting Defence Turkey: In February ATAK helicopters is aimed. Could R&D studies in the first two years, 2017, you signed a contract with you please inform our readers on will be contributing greatly to our the SSB for the production of the project schedule, the targeted country’s exports in the next five 10,000 MPT-76 Modern Infantry rate of domestic participation years. Rifles and launched the mass and the number of cannons to be Defence Turkey: As Sarsılmaz production activities in 2018 manufactured? Weapon Industry, in the middle upon the completion of the pre – Latif Aral ALİŞ: Sarsılmaz and of 2017 bought the Yavaşçalar production and prototype testing Turkish Aerospae are two notables (YAVEX) Hunting Equipment processes. In the meantime, the enterprises achieved to make their Industry and Trade, Inc. which was amount of the order reached marks in their own fields. We have considered to be Turkey’s leading 20,750 in 2018 according to the established TR MEKATRONIK explosives and light weapon additional contracts signed with Company in order to minimize ammunition manufacturer and the SSB to this end. What are foreign dependency, with the vision established a brand new company your comments on the amount of achieving a breakthrough. The titled as “Sarsılmaz Explosives orders received so far and on the structure of our partnership was Industry, Inc.”. What are your accomplished deliveries within the scope of the MPT-76 project? Latif Aral ALİŞ: We have received an order of overall 12,000 Modern Infantry Rifles from the Presidency of Defense Industries; the deadline of delivery was identified as the year 2020. We have successfully accomplished the factory acceptance tests of the first group of these rifles at this time. We initially completed the delivery of 500 products to the National Police (EGM). Currently, © Defence Turkey we are about to deliver 2,500 rifles to the Air Forces Command and Ayşe EVERS - Editor in Chief of Defence Turkey Magazine with Latif Aral ALİŞ - President to the EGM. Even though we were of Sarsılmaz in Sarsılmaz Facilty, Düzce ISSUE 91/2019 17 DEFENCE TURKEY

comments on Sarsılmaz’s light weapon ammunition (i.e. YAVEX 9 mm x 19 FMJ, YAVEX Primer, 5,56 mm x 45 and the 7,62 mm x 51) production capacity and its targets for the future? Latif Aral ALİŞ: This facility was capable of only manufacturing 9x19 caliber guns when we bought it, now it has tripled its capacity. We completed our investments to enable the production of all components of ammunition in 5,56X45, 7,62x51 and 12,7x99 calibers. We will launch the production as soon as possible. Defence Turkey: In addition to your Presidency of the Sarsılmaz Board, you are also the President of the Defense and Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association (SSI). Does having two positions bring you difficulties in the business world? Latif Aral ALİŞ: The Defence Industry is our sector. What we have learned in Sarsılmaz actually facilitated my endeavors at the Presidency of the Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association. Furthermore, it enables me to make more pragmatic decisions. The Defence Industry exports achieved an average increase rate of 50% in the last three months. The Turkish Defense Industry Sector is becoming the highest growth sector among all the sectors as a result of export sales. Defence Turkey: Sarsılmaz has been executing manufacturing for the aerospace industry since 2013. Could you please enlighten our readers on your activities in the aerospace industry and the deliveries you have recently accomplished? Latif Aral ALİŞ: As of 2015, we have been manufacturing 500 various parts for the aerospace industry. We are manufacturing different parts for companies such as Boeing, Airbus, etc. and for all the products manufactured by Turkish Aerospace. Defence Turkey: How did Sarsılmaz prepare for the International IDEF’19 fair, where Turkish Defense Industry will be raising its flag with its newest indigenous solutions? What are your assessments on Sarsılmaz Company’s participation in IDEF’19 and the surprises prepared for the visitors? Latif Aral ALİŞ: We will be displaying all our semi–automatic and revolvers within our product range including the ammunition calibers- from .22 to caliber to .45 caliber and the semi–automatic and fully automatic pistols with the caliber of 9x19 at IDEF’19. The shotguns with the calibers of 5,56x45 mm and 7,62x51 mm will be exhibited at our stand. Besides, we will be demonstrating the pistols with 7,62x51 mm and 12,7x99 mm calibers of which the projects were assigned by the SSB. Therefore, we will be showing our capability to manufacture the light weapon industry at all calibers as well as our capacity to produce all types of military products. Defence Turkey: Would you like to convey any message to our readers? Latif Aral ALİŞ: Our Company’s principle is to manufacture the best product with the highest quality. We consistently lay claim to our products that are on the market. This perspective is the greatest proof why we are a reliable brand. Defence Turkey: Dear Mr. ALİŞ, thank you for your time and we wish you continued success DEFENCE TURKEY 18 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkish Naval Forces Sail on Territorial Waters with Blue Homeland Drill The Turkish Naval Command conducted the Blue Homeland-2019 naval exercise with 103 military vessels in the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean simultaneously between February 27 and March 08, 2019. Coordinated by a team of 165 personnel from the Naval Warfare Center Command, the “Blue Homeland-2019 Naval Exercise” was carried out by the Turkish Naval Forces Command in line with the Turkish General Staff Annual Training Program. The preparations © Turkish Naval Forces for the exercise began on February 26 with the participation of 13 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Unmanned part of the Exercise, Turkish Naval Frigates, 6 Corvettes, 16 Fast Aerial Vehicles, Navy special Forces vessels departed from Attack Boats, 7 Submarines, 7 operations teams (SAS and SAT Aksaz Naval Base in Marmaris Minehunters, 17 Auxiliary Ships, 14 commandos), Amphibious Marine and carried out various day and Patrol Boats, 22 Landing Craft, and Battalions, Land Forces Command night training missions together 1 Training Ship. The operational Multi-purpose & Attack Helicopters, with the Turkish Air Force during Air Force Command Airborne Early their voyage. The flotilla included © Turkish Naval Forces Warning and Control Aircraft, and 5 Frigates, 4 Fast Attack Boats, 2 Coast Guard Ships and Boats also Submarines, 2 Minehunters, one took part in the exercise. On March Amphibious Assault Ship, one Fleet 5, Turkish Navy units conducted a Replenishment Tanker, 4 New Type submarine rescue mission and an Patrol Boats, one Coast Guard amphibious landing operation at Search & Rescue Ship, 3 Auxiliary Aksaz and Foça Naval Bases as Ships as well as Navy special part of training scenarios. operations teams and amphibious phase of the exercise started During the exercise, Turkish assault units. on February 27, following the Naval Forces used ANKA and Arriving off the coast of Kaş, departure of vessels and units from Bayraktar Unmanned Aerial Antalya, the vessels commenced the Black Sea, Ereğli, Umuryeri, Vehicles for the first time in naval shore bombardment as part of Gölcük, Erdek, Çanakkale, Foça, operations. Naval Gunfire Support (NGFS) Aksaz, and İskenderun. Between In the Eastern Mediterranean training. The ships delivered February 27 and March 02, Turkish Navy ships and units performed ASUW (Anti-surface Warfare), AAW (Anti-aircraft Warfare), ASW (Anti-submarine Warfare), Naval Mine Warfare, EW (Electronic Warfare), VBSS (Visit, board, search, and seizure) and live-fire training to evaluate the operational capabilities and readiness (ORE) of the Turkish Naval Forces. Turkish Air Force and Turkish Land Forces also participated in the exercise and carried out joint training with

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artillery fire to the predetermined targets at Beş Adalar area and hit © Turkish Naval Forces all the targets on the islands with maximum accuracy.

Submarine Search and Rescue Training Executed with Absolute Success In the Eastern Mediterranean part of the exercise, a submarine search & rescue training operation was also carried out. TCG Alemdar Submarine Rescue Mother Ship (MOSHIP) took part in the training off the coast Aksaz. As part of the scenario, TCG Çanakkale collided with a merchant ship while ascending to periscope depth from dive depth during an anti-submarine warfare operation. Rescue & towing Ship TCG Işın its first major mission during countermeasure systems. and minehunter TCG Anamur the Blue Homeland exercise. The North Aegean part of searched and located the position TCG Burgazada departed from the exercise, commanded by of the submarine approximately Poyraz Harbor in Gölcük under Commander of Naval Forces an asymmetric threat from an Admiral Adnan Özbal, started with approaching boat as part of a anti-aircraft warfare training. As scenario. The ship fired warning part of the scenario, Turkish ships shots then engaged and eliminated engaged target drones simulating the target using Aselsan weapon enemy aircraft with anti-aircraft systems. weapons. In the continuation of the More than ten warships, scenario, the national corvette including TCG Burgazada, © MoND destroyed a helicopter, which successfully destroyed the targets was reported to carry out an and completed the air defence 80 meters below the surface. asymmetric attack on the base. training. During the initial survey, the ships The ship also performed “searched The Amphibious stage of the detected damage on the port channel” training as part of naval exercise began with marine infantry side and the rudder blade of the mine countermeasure operation. units, tanks, and armored vehicles vessel. The rescue operation SAT commandos landed on the boarding the indigenously built started upon confirmation that 14 ship’s deck with the fast-roping landing ship, TCG BAYRAKTAR, to of the 47 personnel on board were method from a hovering helicopter. land at the Hekimli Island located injured. A submarine escape and The Seahawk model helicopter near the Izmir coast as part of the rescue team airlifted to the scene then took off from the ship and scenario. as part of the scenario prepared deployed “chaff” and “flare” Accompanied by landing the intensive care unit and the pressure chamber on TCG Alemdar © Turkish Naval Forces for medical triage and emergency treatment. During the submarine rescue scenario, the rescued crew members were transferred to the related treatment areas following the medical examination.

TCG Burgazada Accomplished First Mission Commissioned in November 2018, TCG Burgazada, the third of the Ada (Island) class corvettes produced under the National Ship (MİLGEM) Project, accomplished TCG Burgazada F-513 Ada-Class Corvette ISSUE 91/2019 21 DEFENCE TURKEY

ships, TCG Bayraktar departed from the Leventler Port inside the © Turkish Naval Forces Foca Naval Base to Hekim island. Following their approach to the island, the vessels performed ship- to-ship (Limbo) operation. As the water depth at the beachhead is not suitable for TCG Bayraktar to use its bow ramp, amphibious assault teams were launched from the ship with small landing crafts to divide the enemy forces positioned on the main landing area as part of the training scenario. Tactical divers onboard the TCG Edremit minehunter used the Lightweight Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HOSA) to identfy possible mines or dangerous objects in the sea which can cause a threat to the vessels When the beach was secured the surrounding international waters. and amphibious units approaching and cleared from mines, amphibious Following the completion of the island. infantry units landed on the island the operational phase, the Turkish SAT and SAS commandos with boats. flotilla consisting of 67 ships carried out underwater The Turkish Land Forces conducted a total of 40 port visits reconnaissance activities to detect Command also participated in in three seas between the dates of mines and underwater obstacles in the exercise and coordinated a March 06-08, 2019. The port visits areas close to the coast. A Navy joint training operation to test the also included seven foreign ports special operations team secured UMTAS and CİRİT missile systems. in every littoral country in the Black the landing area by infiltrating the The participating units performed Sea. Around 50 press members enemy coast. Other SAT teams simultaneous real-time combat from national and international arriving with boats disarmed the maneuvers resembling crisis and media organizations followed mine at the beachhead for the wartime scenarios in the Black Sea, all stages of the exercise on the approaching landing crafts. the Aegean, the Mediterranean, and ground.

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“Together for Peace” AMAN-19 Multinational Naval Exercise & Pakistan – Turkey Defence Cooperation by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ ISSUE 91/2019 23 DEFENCE TURKEY

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a nation state of more than 200 million people, lies on the Arabian Sea (which is a part of the Indian Ocean that is located between the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent) between latitudes 24 & 37 degrees North and longitude 61 & 75 degrees East. Pakistan enjoys a unique geo-strategic importance due to its strategic location whereby it connects three important regions: the Central Asian Republics and China on the North, the Middle East towards the West and Southeast Asia towards the East. It is located close to the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. On average, 3,000 ships visit Pakistani Ports and 45,000 ships pass close to the Pakistan coast every year.

As a riparian/littoral country, Pakistan is heavily reliant on sea routes, not only for its industrial supplies, imports and exports but also for its energy needs. Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ, 350nm, technically the Pakistani water shelf constitutes 350,000 square kilometres) and the extended continental shelf constitutes over 35% of its land and it has a coastline of 1,046km. Around 95% of Pakistan’s trade by volume and 70% by value are carried out through sea-lanes and 100% of its oil imports are routed through the North Arabian Sea. With the establishment of the Gwadar Deep Water Port, which is the gateway to the US$62 Billion China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the strategic importance of the North Arabian Sea further multiplies. Pakistan’s prosperity and progress are intrinsically linked to the safety and security of the maritime domain. DEFENCE TURKEY 24 ISSUE 91/2019

Maritime threats to international first regional Navy to become the Patrols (RMSP) is focused on shipping, principally come from member of the US led and Bahrain- areas of interest particularly the sea piracy and maritime terrorism. based Combined Maritime Forces Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Other threats, those which are not (CMF) in 2004. Comprised of three Gulf of Oman and choke points directly related to shipping but are Combined Task Forces: CTF-150 off the Maldives. Established in serious concerns to maritime states (maritime security and counter- December 2016 and fully activated include: human trafficking, drug terrorism), CTF-151 (counter during the first quarter of 2017 the smuggling and gun running. The piracy) and CTF-152 (Arabian Gulf Task Force-88 (TF-88) is focused SLOC of the Arabian Sea needed security and cooperation) the CMF on ensuring maritime security of to be protected for benefit of the is dedicated to promoting security the Gwadar and adjacent sea-lanes world. Threats like terrorism, piracy, and the free flow of commerce and maintains a robust security drug smuggling, human trafficking across 3.2 million square miles posture in critical sea areas and and disasters require international of international waters in the Red choke points in the Indian Ocean collaboration to secure the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, for the protection of national and Sea and the Indian Ocean Region the Indian Ocean and the Gulf. international shipping. (IOR). The CMF’s main focus areas are In the spirit of promoting Starting from 2006, piracy disrupting terrorism, preventing peace through this collaborative incidents increased significantly piracy, reducing illegal activities, approach, the PN took the initiative all around the world, and peaked and promoting a safe maritime and commenced the AMAN series from 2009 to 2011 (410 incidents environment for all. Since 2004, of exercises in 2007. In Pakistan’s in 2009, 445 in 2010 and 439 in the Pakistan Navy (PN) contributed national language Urdu AMAN 2011) especially in the Red Sea, 1 to 2 Destroyers/Frigates with means ‘PEACE’ and the slogan/ Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Persian embarked helicopters to the CMF. motto of AMAN Exercise ‘Together Gulf and the Somalia Basin. Thanks The PN joined the CTF-150 in for Peace’. The concept of the to international coalitions and 2004 and the CTF-151 in 2009 and Exercise was designed to provide alliances willing to work voluntarily remained a fundamental contributor a common forum for information against this threat, piracy was in the global efforts against piracy. sharing, mutual understanding brought under control starting from As the largest contributor to CMF and identifying areas of common 2012 (decreased to 297 incidents in operations, second only to the interest. 2012 and to 191 in 2016). However, US Navy, the PN has commanded The AMAN series of exercises according to the International multinational CTF-150 10 times and play a pivotal role against regional Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting the CTF-151 8 times. threats, not for just the participating Center (IMB PRC), an independent As a firm believer in countries but for the extra-regional and non-governmental agency collaborative maritime security, countries as well. The AMAN based in Kuala Lumpur, piracy in the PN has a number of initiatives series of exercises are considered the world’s seas has once again in this regard including the RMSP as the most significant initiative been on the rise. According to the and the TF-88. Established of the PN in the field of maritime IMB’s latest annual piracy report, in 2018 by the PN in order to diplomacy, aimed at reinforcing piracy increased in the world’s seas fulfil international obligations in regional maritime security and the in 2018. Worldwide, the IMB PRC addition to the protection of their cooperation between partnering recorded 201 incidents of maritime own national interests in the IOR, nations. piracy and armed robbery in 2018, the Regional Maritime Security up from 180 in 2017. s of 1 April 2019, 41 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery have © Defence Turkey been reported. table maritime security is closely linked to the presence of Sea Power and Navies that provide presence all over the world for this purpose. However, in the 21st century, no single nation alone has the capacity to provide freedom of navigation, keep sea-lanes open, safe guard the vital links in the world and thus protect and defend global order. So, it is self-evident that nations that are completely dependent on the seas must work together. That is why the Pakistan Naval Forces (PNF), the guardian of country’s maritime interests, became the ISSUE 91/2019 25 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 26 ISSUE 91/2019

Exercise AMAN © Defence Turkey The Pakistan Navy (PN) has been hosting Multinational Naval xercise AMAN biennially since March 2007. The Exercise AMAN brings together Ships, Aircraft, SOF/EOD Teams and Observers from the Navies of East and West under one umbrella for collaborative peace and security in the maritime domain. the PN seeks to enhance interoperability between regional and extra regional navies, with this exercise as a means of promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond. Besides functioning Since 2007 a total of 7 AMAN 4th Exercise AMAN-13: It was as an opportunity to gather the xercises have been planned but, conducted from 4-8 March 2013. international maritime community to since in the year 2015 the AMAN-15 Navies of 29 countries participated one platform to promote peace and was not held due to some operational in the Exercise with ships/aircraft or stability, the AMAN also provides commitments of the PN, only six of observers. A total 12 ships from 10 a unique training opportunity to them have been executed including different countries, 2 aircraft, 9 SOF/ develop and practice tactics which exercise AMAN-19. The participation EOD Teams from 6 countries and 36 help participants foster and sustain details of AMAN-07, 09, 11, 13, 15 observers from 21 countries took part the mutual relationships that are and 17 are as follows: in AMAN-13. conductive for ensuring safe and 1st Exercise AMAN-07: It was 5th Exercise AMAN-15: It was secured sea lanes across the world’s held in March 2007 with great scheduled to be held in February oceans. success. During AMAN-07, total of 2015. 13 ships, 2 aircraft, 14 SOF/ The AMAN xercises are 28 countries participated with ships/ EOD/Marines Teams and more than structured to create Responses, aircraft or observers. 14 ships from 60 observers from 34 countries had Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Bangladesh, China, France, Italy, confirmed their participation in the (RTTPs) against non-traditional Malaysia, UK and the US Navies Exercise. However, due to some threats through tactical warfare joined the exercise. In addition, operational commitments of the planning followed by high-end SOF/EOD Teams from Turkey and PN, the AMAN-15 Exercise was warfare serials at sea such as Naval Bangladesh also participated in SOF not conductednly the International Gunfire, Visit, Board, Search & Seizure Exercises. 21 countries attended the Maritime Conference was held. (VBSS), Anti-piracy, Operations, Exercise as Observer. 6th Exercise AMAN-17: It was Combine Anti-Submarine Exercise, 2nd Exercise AMAN-09: The the 5th exercise of AMAN series and Communications, Boarding and Air second Exercise AMAN series was was conducted from 10 - 14 February Defence. held in March 2009. A total of 24 2017. The avies of 34 countries The AMAN xercises are planned countries participated in the Exercise participated in the Exercise with 12 with focused objectivesfollows: with ships/aircraft or observers. ships from Australia, China, Indonesia, ›› Develop coalition building and During AMAN-09, 23 ships, 14 of Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey and the UK. multi-layered security cooperation them from Australia, Bangladesh, 2 P-3C Aircraft from Japan, 10 EOD/ to promote a safe & sustainable China, France, Malaysia, UK and the SOF Teams from China, Indonesia, maritime environment. US along with 13 aircraft (including Malaysia, Maldives, Russia, Sri Lanka, ›› Enhance tactical interoperability 2 P-3C Orion MPAs from Japan) Turkey and the UK also participated between regional and extra regional and 9 SOF Teams from China, the during the Exercise AMAN-17. 67 navies thereby acting as a bridge US, Turkey, Nigeria and Bangladesh Observers including 7 Senior Officers between the regions. participated. Observers from 27 from participating countries attended ›› Validating RTTPs to counter non- countries also attended the Exercise the Exercise. traditional threats in the maritime AMAN-09. The AMAN is a clear manifestation domain. 3rd Exercise AMAN-11: It was of Pakistan’s profound commitment ›› Project a positive image of Pakistan conducted from 08-12 March 2011. toward promoting peace and stability as a country contributing towards During this Exercise, 28 countries in the region through harmony and regional peace and stability. participated with ships/aircraft or collaborative efforts between the ›› Consolidate the PN’s position in the observers. A total of 11 ships from navies of the world. Participation of regional maritime arena. Australia, China, France, Indonesia, such a large number of Eastern and ›› Display of united resolve against Italy, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and US Western Navies inAMAN Exercises terrorism and crimes in maritime participated. 3 aircraft from Australia is a testament that the international domain. & Japan and 3 x SOF/EOD/Marines community appreciates Pakistan’s ›› Intermingling of multinationals with Teams from China, Turkey and the US sincere efforts for peace and maritime the depiction of their respective also participated during the Exercise security and is willing to join hands cultures. AMAN-11. 43 observers from 26 with Pakistan to create greater ›› countries attended the Exercise. harmony and cooperation in the IOR. ISSUE 91/2019 27 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 28 ISSUE 91/2019

Exercise AMAN-19 The 6th edition of AMAN series of exercises, AMAN 2019 (AMAN-19) was conducted during 08-12 February in Karachi and the North Arabian Sea. Navies of 83 countries were invited to participate and 45 Navies (46 with Pakistan) participated through Ships (a total of 21 ships from 10 Navies including the PN and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency/ PMSA), Aircraft (11 fixed wing and 13 rotary wing aircraft took part in Fly-Past), Special Operation Forces (SOF, including 6 SOF Teams, 5 Explosives Ordnance Disposal [EOD] Teams and 4 Marines Teams © Defence Turkey from 11 countries), Observers and Speakers. AMAN-19, the 8th International Alexandru MIRSU, Commander Like all previous AMAN Maritime Conference (IMC-2019) of the Zimbabwe National Army, Exercises the Exercise AMAN-19 spanned over three days and was Lieutenant General Edzai Absolon also was conducted in two phases: organized by the National Center CHANYUKA and Chief of Defence The Harbour Phase (spanned from for Maritime Policy Research Staff of Sri Lanka, Admiral Ravindra 08-10 February) and the Sea Phase (NCMPR) at Bahria University. The C. WIJEGUNARATNE attended the (from February 11 to 12). The conference was held on the topic ceremony as Guests of Honour. Harbour Phase consisted the Arrival “Global Geopolitics in Transition; As the ceremony began, the flag of Participating Units, Opening Rethinking Maritime Dynamics in squad of the PN presented a march- Ceremony at PN Dockyard, the Indian Ocean Region” at the past on the tune for the national Maritime Counter Terrorism Demo Movenpick Hotel, Karachi from 9-11 song ‘Iss Parcham Ke Saye Talay by SSG(N)/Pakistan Marines, Cross February 2019. Hum Aik Hain (Unity Song)’ with Ships Visits, Calls On, International A group of 11 journalists from every officer holding a neatly folded Band Display and International international media outlets and flag of each of the 46 participating Food Gala & Cultural Show. On the defence and aerospace sector countries in the AMAN-19 Exercise. second day of AMAN-19, friendly magazines including Defence The representatives of each of the sports matches between officers of Turkey Magazine, courtesy of countries - Australia, Azerbaijan, participating countries and the PN the Naval Directorate of Public Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, were also held. Whereas, the Sea Relations, were invited from China, Cambodia, Canada, China, Djibouti, Phase included practical execution Indonesia, Japan, Oman, Malaysia Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, of operational plans and activities and Turkey and were hosted in Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, finalized during the Harbour Phase Karachi to follow AMAN-19. The Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, and the International Fleet Review Exercise was also followed by 19 Maldives, Myanmar, Nigeria, Oman, (IFR). journalists located in Karachi and Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, The participating naval vessels 45 Islamabad-based journalists. Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, carried out drills on 23 subjects South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, including RAS, Anti-Piracy, Main- Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey (Rear Opening Ceremony Admiral [LH] Mehmet Cem OKYAY, Gun Firing, Formation Movement at PN Dockyard and VBSS operations. AMAN- Northern Task Group Commander of 19, with compact schedules Multinational Maritime Exercise Turkish Navy), Turkmenistan, UAE, and rich activities, strengthened AMAN-19 formally commenced on UK, US, Zimbabwe and Pakistan mutual understanding and trust 08 February 2019 at the Pakistan of course, then took their positions between the Pakistan Navy and the Navy Dockyard (PN Dockyard) in in front of their respective flagpoles. participating navies. The Exercise Karachi, with an impressive flag Following a three-volley gun salute, also enhanced the capability of hoisting ceremony. Ships and the flags of participating countries participating naval sailors to deal observers from 46 participating were hoisted with the playing of with various security threats and navies, foreign diplomats and a large Pakistan’s national anthem as all demonstrated the determination number of Pakistan Navy personnel personnel in uniform saluted and the and confidence of Pakistan and attended the event. guests stood up in respect. other participating countries Commander of the Pakistan Fleet, During the ceremony, the in jointly addressing risks and Vice Admiral Muhammad Amjad Message of Chief of the Naval challenges and safeguarding peace, Khan NIAZI graced the occasion as Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar prosperity and stability in the IOR. Chief Guest whereas the Chief of Mahmood ABBASI was also read As one of the key events of Romanian Naval Forces, Vice Admiral out. In his message Pakistan ISSUE 91/2019 29 DEFENCE TURKEY

CNS Adm. ABBASI highlighted Defence Attaché of Japan, said that today, threats to maritime © Defence Turkey that he was glad to be a part of the security increasingly emanate AMAN-19 Exercise and remained from contemporary asymmetric impressed with the Pakistan Navy. challenges that have deeply “Japan Navy previously sent a impacted the maritime environment. ship to join a pre-AMAN exercise “There is a strong realization that in January. We respect your Navy given the vast expanse of oceans and your training skill; I am very and array of maritime threats interested in taking part in AMAN- (both symmetric and asymmetric), 19 as an Observer. Japan Pakistan preserving maritime order in the Zindebat,” said. global commons, necessitates Rear Admiral J.J. RANASINGHE, collaborative efforts as a matter the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy, of compulsion rather than choice. Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice said that it was good if seafarers Pakistan is a firm believer in Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan NIAZI could meet often and grow together. collaborative maritime security and on the importance of the AMAN “I am extremely happy with this has taken a number of initiatives V. Adm. NIAZI underlined that, movement today, because when in this regard. The RMSP is one 45 nations from across the world you look at the world you will see such initiative of the PN to fulfil from all continents have gathered the differences of the countries international obligations, besides for Exercise AMAN-19 to show but of these navies are united. So, the protection of its own national resolve for one common thing, AMAN-19 is a fine example, and interests in the IOR,” Adm. ABBASI which is cooperation. Cooperation it is also a wonderful example for stated in his message. against the threats at sea such as everyone. It is a great opportunity Speaking on the occasion, terrorism, smuggling, piracy, gun- I have today to participate AMAN- Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice running, human smuggling, which 19,” R. Adm. RANASINGHE said. Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan are common to all nations. “We The Commanding Officer NIAZI emphasized that they can are here to learn from each other, of the Italian Navy Ship Carlo work together, keeping their practice together, learn each others’ MARGOTTINI, Commander Marco differences aside, to defeat their tactics and procedures and come GUERRIERO, also said that he common adversaries. “These up with common procedure and felt honoured and privileged to be adversaries pose threats like piracy, response against all those threats in Pakistan and be participating terrorism, drug-trafficking, gun- that are common to us. The PN in the Exercise, “We are looking running and human smuggling; is a firm believer in the collective forward to working together with all and greater adversary is climate effort so that is why we have the other Navies and ships at sea change which calls for a growing invited Navies across the globe to as the motto of the Exercise says need to respond to it collectively,” take part in the AMAN-19 Exercise to work together for peace. Thank Vice Admiral NIAZI said. He added and gathered here today. We want you very much for this opportunity,” that, maritime security is pivotal for to tell entire world that Pakistan is Commander GUERRIERO said. national security and the protection determined to fight terrorism and A flag hoisting ceremony of of maritime routes is also necessary other threats at sea. And I as said participating Special Operations for the economy. Vice Admiral NIAZI in my speech earlier today that no Forces was also held separately also highlighted that Pakistan nation alone could tackle this grave at Pakistan Navy Unit PNS IQBAL, has been a proactive member problem. So, we have to cooperate the headquarter of Commander of maritime security initiatives with each other and that is the only SSG(N), which was graced by launched, as part of the war against way forward,” he said. Commander of the Coast, Vice terror and the PN has always been Colonel Mamoru NANJO, Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz GILANI a consistent Security contributor as Chief Guest. in the IOR. He added that the presence of so many countries’ navies in Pakistan for AMAN-19 was “indicative of their common resolve to promote collaboration, enhance regional cooperation and to ensure the maintenance of good order at sea for the protection of global commons.” Following the completion of the flag hoisting ceremony, Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral NIAZI and some of the visiting foreign Navy officers also spoke to the media and replied their questions. © Defence Turkey Answering a journalist question DEFENCE TURKEY 30 ISSUE 91/2019

8th International Maritime emerging Geo-Strategic situation are Indian Ocean,” Adm. ABBASI said. Conference (IMC-2019) posing new challenges and risks to the Adm. ABBASI also added that the 6th stakeholders in the Region. Minister AMAN Exercise is an embodiment of The three-day International KHATTAK expressed his confidence Pakistan’s commitment toward global Maritime Conference (IMC) organized that the Conference deliberations peace and harmony where the naval on the theme of ‘Global Geopolitics and the valuable recommendations forces from across the continent in Transition: Rethinking Maritime will provide insight to maritime are brought on a single platform to Dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region’ stakeholders for Effective Policy enhance combating capabilities in the under the auspices of National Institute Making. In the context of the CPEC, wake of traditional and non-traditional of Maritime Affairs commenced on 9 Minister KHATTAK added that amongst security challenges. In his speech Adm. February. The President of the Islamic recent maritime development in their ABBASI also mentioned the CPEC Republic of Pakistan, Dr. Arif ALVI region, the China Pakistan Economic and the PN’s new naval base being graced the Opening Session as Chief Corridor (CPEC) is rightfully considered constructed at the Port of Gwadar, Guest whereas Federal Minister for a Game Changer, not only for Pakistan which has been talked about widely Defence, Mr. Pervez KHATTAK was but also for the economic well-being during recent months with a claim that the Chief Guest of the closing session and prosperity of the entire region. the CPEC also has a military dimension held on 11 February. Pakistan Chief “With the progress of the CPEC and and in this context the People’s of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar the Gwadar Port, maritime activities Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is going Mahmood ABBASI also was present would increase manifold, especially to have a naval base in Gwadar, “Let on the occasion. Held in tandem with in the Western Indian Ocean. The me say very very clearly that there is AMAN-19, the IMC brought together responsibilities of the Pakistan Navy no reality to such assertions, the CPEC eminent speakers and delegates would also increase for maintaining a is purely an economic initiative and its from across the globe for in-depth secure maritime environment for the objective is to undertake economic discussions and deliberations on the smooth flow of sea trade”, he said. development of not only Pakistan but changing dynamics of geo-politics and At his address during the Opening of the region. The Gwadar Port will to analyse the impact of these changes Session, Pakistan CNS Admiral Zafar have a naval base but that will be of on the IOR’s economic exploitation Mahmood ABBASI highlighted the the Pakistan Navy! And inshallah in and maritime security canvas. significant role being played by the next two years there could be a reality The Conference was attended PN in the sustainment of peace and and whenever that is completed ships by a large number of dignitaries from stability in the IOR. Adm. ABBASI from all navies of the world, all friendly across the globe, tri-services officers added that Pakistan has always navies of the world, from the West, (including those from more than 35 been an ardent supporter of maritime East such as China, US, UK or any navies), academia, foreign & local cooperation and being the pioneer friendly Navy will be welcomed to enter media representatives and researchers partner of Combined Maritime Forces’ Gwadar as they are entering Karachi,” from local and international think tanks. (CMF) Task Forces CTF-150 (since Adm. ABBASI said. While addressing the audience at 2004) and CTF-151 (since 2009). During the second day of IMC- the inaugural session, President Dr. Arif “Pakistan has been the largest regional 2019,presenting a paper at first session ALVI underscored the importance of the contributor to these constructs in terms under a title of ‘The Principles of Co- Blue Economy and the effective use of of men and material. On our national operation in Maritime Security’ Rear Ocean resources as key to Pakistan’s front, Pakistan has commenced Admiral (LH) Mehmet Cem OKYAY, future. He stated that the Indian Ocean ‘RMSP’ which aims to maintain the Northern Task Group Commander acts as a strategic gateway for food, security posture in critical sea areas of Turkish Navy, underlined that the maritime transportation and energy and choke points in the Indian Ocean. freedom of the high seas is the core supplies to the world and the presence Pakistan, located at a strategic position principle for maritime commerce and of major powers in the IOR, signifies in the Indian Ocean, needs to prepare shipping and added, “Commercial its importance under a complex itself for the challenges and work out and military interests have led the security environment. Appreciating a viable strategy for the development international maritime community the role of Pakistan Navy, President of the maritime sector. The RMSP to accept the introduction of greater ALVI said that the collaborative consists of ships and aircraft carrying restriction on the freedoms of the high maritime security engagements with out maritime security operations in seas.” regional and extra-regional navies the Northern, Eastern and Western in the form of “AMAN-19” signify Pakistan’s resolve and commitment towards global peace and prosperity. Pakistan, as an important regional player, wishes to work in harmony and collaboration with all regional countries for the common objectives of peace, stability and economic prosperity for the people of the region. While addressing the audience at the closing session, Pakistan Defence Minister, Mr. Pervez KHATTAK, stated that the current maritime threats and © Defence Turkey ISSUE 91/2019 31 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 32 ISSUE 91/2019

International Bands China, Italy, Indonesia, Malaysia, © Defence Turkey Displayed & Maritime Nigeria, Poland, UK, Turkey, Sri Lanka, US and Pakistan), that Counter Terrorism Demo by participated in AMAN-19, jumped SSG(N)/Pakistan Marines from 7,000 feet and landed with As a part of the AMAN-19 precision accuracy on the target Naval Exercise, on 9 February located on the coast. According to in the afternoon at PNS QASIM shared information their parachutes Manora (Marines Base located on had 8:1 glide ratio and 77km/h Manora Island in Karachi Coast), glide speed in ‘0’ wind conditions. an international ands display Following the successful landing of was presented by the bands of 12 HALO Jumpers, the leader of the participating countries of AMAN- PN Sea Eagle Team, Commander 19, aiming to connect the countries Cavat HUSSAIN, presented the flag through cultural heritage as well. of Pakistan to the Chief Guest. Chief of Romanian Naval Forces, The counter terrorism Vice Admiral Alexandru MIRSU demonstration was a fine display graced the display as Chief Guest. of strength and specialized skills Pakistan CNS Admiral ABBASI by Special Operations Forces and Commander of the Pakistan After completing his speech at IMC- (SOF) of the Pakistan Navy to Fleet, Vice Admiral NIAZI were also 2019, Pakistan CNS Admiral ABBASI counter act maritime terrorism, present on the occasion. The military presented model of PNS Rah Naward sail refine special operating procedures, bands from Sri Lanka, Pakistan training ship to President Dr. Arif ALVI exchange of professional expertise Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air a Counter Terrorist Demonstration and to enhance interoperability Force and Pakistan Rangers played Maritime Counter Terrorism Team with participating SOF Teams. a mix of their traditional and military commonly known as the CTT SOFs all over the world act as tunes. The enchanting melodies demonstrated a coordinated beach force multipliers in support of mesmerized the audience and were assault operation to neutralize conventional forces, engage major really appreciated. terrorists’ stronghold and safe or minor missions at a broader Following the display of bands, in house by making air and sea context thus increasing the the evening the Special Operations approaches and using different effectiveness and efficiency of the Forces (SOF) of the Pakistan Navy techniques of infiltration [insertion regular forces. (Special Services Group Navy/ of Air Assault Teams by a Sea A large number of personnel SSG[N] & Marines), presented King helicopter from the air and of the participating navies, an impressive Maritime Counter insertion of SOF Teams & Marines observers, foreign diplomats and Terrorism Demonstration at the coast Platoon by three hovercrafts from senior officials of Armed Forces of Manora Island, located south of the sea, fire arm techniques and of Pakistan witnessed the Bands the Port of Karachi. quick recovery and extraction of Display and the Maritime Counter The SSG(N) is a multi- hostagesa Demonstration of Bomb Terrorism Demonstration. The event dimensional force with the capability Burst Aerial executed by 2 Sea was coordinated by Commander to undertake assignments on land, King helicopters from Pakistan of Coastal Areas (COMCOAST) air, sea and subsea. The Maritime Naval Aviation to present special Vice Admiral Fayyaz GILANI and Counter Terrorism Demonstration salute to honour Chief Guest. Then Commander of SSG(N) Captain was carried out in six phases; paratroopers from Pakistan Navy Muhammad Imran RANA. Mr. Imran Dolphin Manoeuvres at a speed Sea Eagle Team (established in ISMAIL, Governor Sindh graced of 45 knots by 4 Maritime Tactical 1991) demonstrated High Altitude the occasion as the Chief Guest. Patrol Boats and 2 MRTP15 VBSS HALO (High-Altitude-Low Opening) Pakistan CNS Admiral ABBASI boats, Fast Boat Recovery covering Jumps from a Fokker F-27 aircraft. and Commander of the Pakistan the fast extraction of a five-men 12 HALO Jumpers carrying the flags Fleet, Vice Admiral NIAZI, were also SSG(N) Team, initially dropped by of different countries (including present on the occasion. a PN Sea King helicopter about 200m from the beach from hostile © Defence Turkey water with a Special Forces Boat, Demonstration of Advance Fire Arms Techniques, Static Line Para Jumps by SSG(N)s/Commandos from PN Fokker F-27 aircraft (a total of 8 SSG(N) paratroopers were dropped from 800 to 1,000 feet into the sea, these jumpers then formed part of Beach Reconnaissance Team for the Counter Terrorism Demonstration), ISSUE 91/2019 33 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 34 ISSUE 91/2019

and Kasturi Class Corvette RMK KD Kasturi [F-25]), Oman (Khareef Class Corvette RNOV Al-Rahmani [Q41]), Sri Lanka (off-shore patrol vessel SLNS Sayurala [P623]), Turkey (Gabya Class Frigate TCG Gokceada [F-494]), UK (Type 45 Class Destroyer HMS Dragon © Defence Turkey [D35]) and USA (Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS Decatur [DDG-73]), A shot from Dolphin Maneuvers that performed at a speed of 45 knots by 4 Maritime along with Pakistan Navy Ships Tactical Patrol Boats and 2 MRTP15 VBSS boats PNS Aslat (F-254), PNS Saif (F- CNS Visits Foreign Navy with Senior Officers/Commanding 253) PNS Shamsheer (F-252), PNS Khaibar (F-183), PNS Azmat (1013) Ships and International Food officers. The Naval Chief was given briefings on board the ships. and PNS Alamgir (F-260) and Gala & Cultural Show On the same day, at night Pakistan Maritime Security Agency As a part of the AMAN-19 an International Food Gala & (PMSA) ships PMSS Kashmir (143), Naval Exercise, on the morning Cultural Show was also organized PMSS Zhob (1073) and PMSS of 10 February Pakistan CNS for officers and sailors at the PN Basol (1071). Admiral ABBASI visited the ships Dockyard to provide an opportunity The IFR also featured an of foreign navies participating in to witness the diverse cultures impressive Fly Past by participating the ultinational Exercise AMAN- of participating countries. The aircraft and helicopters including 3 19 Upon his arrival on board the International Food Gala & Cultural WS-61 Sea King Mk 45, 3 Z-9EC foreign visiting ships, Adm. ABBASI Show was a unique occasion where (known as Stingray and designed was warmly welcomed by Senior the Pakistan Navy presented the to hunt enemy submarines) and 3 Officers/Commanding officers diverse and vibrant art, culture Alouette III Naval Helicopters and 3 of the respective ships and was and cuisine from across Pakistan. P-3C Orion Long Range Maritime presented the guard of honour by A variety of traditional regional smartly dressed contingents. dances, folk music & multilingual During this session Adm. songs were choreographed ABBASI visited participating ships especially for this event and Syed of Australia (HMAS Ballarat [FFH- Murad Ali SHAH, Chief Minister 155]), China (Type 071 Yuzhao Class Sindh, graced the occasion as © Defence Turkey LPD PLA[N] Kunlun Shan [998]), the Chief Guest. A large number Italy (FREMM Class Frigate ITS of personnel from participating A total of 8 SSG(N) paratroopers jumped Carlo Margottini [F-592]), Malaysia navies, observers, foreign diplomats from PN Fokker F-27 aircraft at 800 to (multi-role support ship RMK and senior officials of the Pakistan 1,000ft altitude into the sea KD Mahawangsa [1504]), Oman Armed Forces attended the event. Patrol Aircraft (LRMPA, known as (Khareef Class Corvette RNOV ‘Flying Destroyers’), 2 ATR72/500 Al-Rahmani [Q41]), Sri Lanka (off- LRMPA (one in MPA configuration shore patrol vessel SLNS Sayurala Sea Phase of AMAN-19: IFR and the other in utility/transport role) [P623]), Turkey (Gabya Class Frigate On 12 February 2019 the 6th and 2 Fokker F-27 Aircraft (one in TCG Gokceada [F-494]) and the Multinational Naval Exercise AMAN- MPA configuration and the other in UK (Type 45 Class Destroyer HMS 19, the largest multinational exercise utility/transport role) from Pakistan Dragon [D35]), where he interacted ever hosted by the Pakistan Navy Navy, 4 JF-17 Thunder Aircraft from (PN), reached its conclusion with Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as well the execution of the International as, one each Z-8 (China), Z-9EC Fleet Review (IFR) at 40nm off the (China), NH90 (Italy) and S-70B Port of Karachi in the North Arabian (Turkey) Naval Helicopters took part Sea in the Pakistan EEZ. in Fly Past. A total of 21 naval vessels from During the IFR Pakistan 10 countries in various displacement Navy’s newly commissioned Fleet and types participated in the Sea Replenishment Tanker PNS Moawin Phase of AMAN-19 including; (AOE-39) took center stage as it Australia (HMAS Ballarat [FFH- hosted dignitaries, including the 155]), China (Type 071 Yuzhao President of Pakistan Dr. Arif ALVI, Class LPD PLA[N] Kunlun Shan Governor Sindh Imran ISMAIL, [998] and Type 903A Fuchi Class Chief Minister SINDH Murad Ali Auxiliary Vessel PLA[N] Luoma Hu SHAH, Minister of Defence Pervez [AOR-964]), Italy (FREMM Class KHATTAK, Minister of Defence Frigate ITS Carlo Margottini [F- Production Miss Zubaida JALAL, 592]), Malaysia (multi-role support Minister of Maritime Affairs Ali © Defence Turkey ship RMK KD Mahawangsa [1504] Haider ZAIDI, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee General Zubair ISSUE 91/2019 35 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 36 ISSUE 91/2019

HAYAT, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed BAJWA, Chief of © Defence Turkey Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood ABBASI, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshall Mujahid ANWAR, Secretary Defence Lt. Gen. Ikram Ul HAQ, Chief of Romanian Naval Forces Vice Admiral Alexandru MIRSU, Chief of Defence Staff Sri Lanka Admiral Ravindra C. WIJEGUNARATNE, Chief of Coast Guard Azerbaijan Lt. Gen. Nagiyev Afgan VELI and Commander Zimbabwe National Army Lt. Gen. Edzai Absolon CHANYUKA as well as Ambassadors, Defence and Onboard PNS Moawin we had an opportunity to have a quick word with Pakistan CNS Naval Attaches and a number of Admiral ABBASI and President of Pakistan ALLAVI other guests. with cooperation from China. in honour of the Chief Guest. Upon arrival on board the The RAS demonstration Thereafter, the participating ships Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Moawin was followed by Rocket Depth formed up in traditional “AMAN (AOE-39) Fleet Replenishment Charge (RDC) Firings from both Formation” to signify unity and Tanker by a Sea King Naval the PNS Aslat and the PNS Saif harmony to ensure PEACE in the Helicopter, President of Pakistan at a simulated submarine targets. maritime domain. Dr. ALVI was welcomed by CNS Both frigates then manoeuvred President ALVI congratulated Admiral ABBASI and Senior Naval themselves to align behind each the PN for hosting the mega event officers. other to look like they were just and reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve During IFR, the Chief Guest and one ship from behind. Gunnery for peace and security in the other high ranking officials on board demonstrations were also carried region. He also appreciated the PNS Moawin witnessed various out by PN frigates PNS Aslat and participation of large number of like- operational activities including: PNS Saif, Turkish Navy frigate TCG minded Nations and emphasized Replenishment at Sea (RAS), Gokceada (F-494) and Peoples that AMAN-19 will pave the way Rocket Depth Charge (RDC) Firings, Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)’s to make the region more peaceful Surface Firing on Killer Tomato, Fly Type 071 Yuzhao Class LPD PLA(N) and secure with combined efforts Past by Air Units (PN, PAF and Kunlun Shan (998) at given pre- by all stakeholders. He reiterated foreign participating Aircraft) and deployed target buoys in the form of the need for strategic cooperation Man and Cheer Ship in Honour of a giant red killer tomato (equipped to counter transnational maritime the Chief Guest. Within the context with radar reflectors) and located threats and to encourage safety, of IFR, Counter Piracy Demo by 4,500 yards away from the ships. security and stability in the region. PN Maritime Seaward (MSW) Team Then the PN, the PAF and was also planned but due to high foreign participating aircraft sea conditions this activity was performed an impressive Fly Past, PNS Moawin (AOE-39) Fleet cancelled at the last moment. which was followed by Men and Replenishment Tanker At the beginning of the drill Cheership by participating ships Designed by Delta Marine PNS Moawin refuelled ships under the project carried out by while underway. In this context, © Defence Turkey STM as the Main Contractor, the PNS Aslat and PNS Saif took a Fleet Replenishment Tanker PNS position on either side of the PNS Moawin with an overall length of Moawin. The two receiving ships 158m and a displacement of 16,400 had hoses sent their way from tons was constructed at KSEW PNS Moawin through which fuel (Karachi Shipyard and Engineering was supposed to be transferred Works) Shipyard adjacent to the to them. Underway refuelling and PN Dockyard in the Karachi Port replenishment, considered to be and was commissioned by the one of the most dangerous activities Pakistan Navy on 16 October carried out at sea, was performed 2018. The vessel served as the with extreme care by PN personnel flagship during the IFR phase of during the drill. It was also pointed the Exercise AMAN-19. According out that PNS Moawin, built with the to the information shared by the cooperation of Turkey, is Pakistan Commanding Officer (CO) of Navy’s largest indigenously built the ship Captain Zeshan Nabi ship that was commissioned in SHAIKH during our conversation, October 2018. PNS Aslat was also President of Pakistan ALVI disembarking from a Sea King HC. 4 Helicopter in VVIP configuration outfitted with an indigenous radio built at the Karachi Shipyard and communication system and data Engineering Works (KS&EW) Limited on PNS Moawin’s helicopter deck ISSUE 91/2019 37 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 38 ISSUE 91/2019

link system (Link Green), the vessel can carry ship and aircraft fuel of over 8,000 tons, fresh water and ammunition. According to the PNS Moawin’s ship designer Delta Marine, the 15,600-ton vessel (16,400 full-load) can carry up to 8,650 tons of F-76 fuel, 210 tons of JP-5 fuel, 1,050 tons of fresh water and dry cargo of up to 650 tons. It has a ferry range of 10,000 nautical miles at a speed of 15 knots. Equipped with MilSoft’s Pakistan Navy Information © Defence Turkey Exchange System (NIXS), the PNS P-3C Orion LRMPAs seen here during fly past Moawin, if required, can also serve Measure) System. According to our 1994 and transferred to the PN, as a Command Ship thanks to its information, the PNS Moawin is able which renamed her Moawin (A20). advanced Combat Management to refuel and replenish 3 individual On 10 March 2005, a fire broke out System (CMS) capability. The PNS ships at distances of 52m and 36m on board PNS Moawin (A20) during Moawin can support two maritime with its Replenishment/Fuelling at a maintenance work while she was helicopters (one WS-61 SeaKing Sea (RAS/FAS) systems at the same anchored at the PN Dockyard and Mk45 and one Z-9EC) and can time. Satisfied with the abilities and the ship was badly damaged in the equip them with guided anti-ship capabilities of the PNS Moawin, fire, which claimed the lives of 43 missiles (2 x AM39 Exocet) and the commanding officer of the crewmembers. PNS Moawin (A20) light torpedoes (4 x Mk46) for both ship Captain Zeshan Nabi SHAIKH was decommissioned in October Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) emphasized that the ship can 2018. and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) perform refuelling operations in a missions. The vessel can reach a much more efficient and easier way maximum speed of 20 knots with compared to the old supply ships Port of Karachi & PN’s two controllable-pitch propellers and noted that the replenishment Plan for Three Fully (CPP) powered by two diesel time is reduced by one-third thanks Functional Naval Bases engines. The cruising speed of the to the PNS Moawin. ship is 15 knots. During the RAS Having a length of 5.2nm and This is the 3rd PN ship that demo for the AMAN-19 Sea Phase, depths of 12.2m to 13m Port of has been named Moawain. In the ship speed was announced as Karachi is the gateway to fertile 1989 a Vulcan Class repair ship 9-12 knots. The speed was reduced regions of the hinterland and was inducted in the PN with the to 5 knots during the shipboard houses the primary base of the PN. name PNS Moawin. This ship was helicopter operation to increase the As one of South Asia’s largest and launched in 192 as USS Hector and stability of the vessel for a smoother busiest deep-water seaports, the later was handed over to Pakistan. landing and take-off of the Sea King, port handles about 650,000 TEUs This ship was returned to the US Z-9EC and Alouette helicopters, (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) and in 1994 and then scrapped. The which were used to transport VVIP 26 million tons of cargo per annum. second vessel with this name guests from Islamabad and Karachi The Port of Karachi has 35 cargo was inducted in the PN fleet in to the ship. berths. The recently constructed 1994. Thship HNLMS Poolster The PNS Moawin has 8 decks Karachi Deep Water Container Port (A835), a replenishment ship, was and can accommodate 250 to & Terminal is able to accommodate launched in 1963 and inducted in 300 personnel depending on the fifth and sixth generation super Royal Netherlands Navy fleet in type of mission to be performed. container ships, carrying 8,000 up September 1964. HNLMS Poolster Serving under the Pakistan Navy to 18,000 containers at 20-feet was decommissioned on 28 July Fleet’s 9th Auxiliary & Mine Warfare each and having a draught up Squadron, the ship will support the Pakistan Navy’s combat/auxiliary © Defence Turkey elements by transferring critical equipment such as fuel/water and ammunition at sea during operations with its Replenishment/ Fuelling-at-sea Systems (RAS/FAS), thus increasing their operational capability. Equipped with a 20mm Mk15 Blok 1B Phalanx CIWS and two Aselsan 12.7mm STAMP System for self-defence needs, the PNS Moawin is also outfitted with a PNS Saif (F-253) performs Rocket Depth Charge (RDC) firings at a simulated DR-3000 ESM (Electronic Support submarine target ISSUE 91/2019 39 DEFENCE TURKEY

to 18 meters. Existing container terminals in the country house vessels of the capacity of around 8,000 TEUs due to deep water and other handling constraints. In Phase-II of the project, that coast over US$1,4 Billion, the depth of the outer approach channel has been enhanced to 18 meters. Inaugurated in May 2018 the high- tech Karachi Deep Water Container Port & Terminal, which was named as the Hutchison Ports Pakistan, has a capacity of handling 3.1 million TEUs per annum, and has a higher capacity than that of all container terminals in the country craft of all sizes, in the early 1980s shifted some of its operations at 2.5 million TEUs. the PN Dockyard also undertook and naval assets from Karachi to The Pakistani Naval Shipbuilding limited construction of small to the newly built Jinnah Naval Base effort centers on the Pakistan Navy medium size ships. The retrofitting (also includes a Naval Air Station) (PN) Dockyard, located on the West of modern ships and submarines at in the strategic town of Ormara Wharf of the Port of Karachi and is the PN Dockyard is providing cost located mid-way between Karachi supported by the Karachi Shipyard effective maintenance to the fleet and Gwadar. Since 2014 Jinnah & Engineering Works (KS&EW in units. Naval Base (JNB) in Ormara, has operation since 1957). The Karachi Since the coast of Karachi been serving the PN as a major International Container Terminal in has become a hub of commercial secondary base after Karachi. located adjacent to both. activity, it makes it difficult for the Unlike Gwadar or Karachi, which The PN Dockyard covers 73 PN to perform its tasks. Moreover, harbour commercial activities, the acres. It has a total of 90 work the industrial waste in Karachi’s JNB is reserved solely for military centers graving dock, four floating waters was damaging the Navy’s purposes. At the Ormara Naval docks and one marine railway. It assets and was reducing the life of base, the Turkish firm STM carries provides homeport facilities for PN the ships. out studies for preventing the ships, submarines and other support Faced with the challenging task restriction of the use and manoeuvre crafts. The keel of the present PN of guarding Pakistan’s extended area at sea due to siltation, streams Dockyard was formally laid on 27 EEZ through out the 1,046km long and waves and improving the use September 1952. Since its inception coastal line, the PN has prepared of the base. in 1952, the PN Dockyard has been a plan to have three fully functional The KS&EW is to be undertaking repair and overhaul naval bases in Karachi, Ormara complimented with another shipyard work, the modernization/retrofit and and Gawadar in the near future. in the Port of Gwadar that has been rebuild of PN Ships, Submarines In addition to Karachi, the PN has approved by the Government of and Support Vessels. It is a already set up a naval base at Pakistan and is expected to have comprehensive naval construction Ormara – situated about 240km two dry docks with a 600,000dwt and refurbishment facility. west of Karachi by sea, some 350 capacity. The Port of Gwadar has Utilizing Transfer of Technology kilometers away from Karachi and a potential of 88 berths and a (ToT) agreements with foreign 285km from Gwadar by road – while capacity to anchor ships weighing governments, the PN Dockyard, efforts to establish another fully 100,000 to 200,000dwt and will in collaboration with KS&EW, equipped base at Gwadar on the have a total of 26-28 jetties once has developed the capability to Makran Coastal Line are currently it is fully developed. Construction undertake ambitious, indigenous on-going. The PN has already of the new naval base, to be the naval vessel construction projects ranging from Utility Craft, Fast Attack Craft (Missile), F-22P Class Frigates, Mines Counter Measure (MCM) Vessels, Agosta 90B Class Submarines and Fleet Replenishment Tanker. The PN has shown its confidence in KS&EW by awarding a mega order for construction of 4 of 8 Hangor Class Submarines at the shipyard in collaboration with China. While the KS&EW is fully capable of constructing both commercial as well as military DEFENCE TURKEY 40 ISSUE 91/2019

country’s biggest ever, and a shipyard in the Port of Gwadar is © Reuters currently on-going and scheduled to be completed in next two years. Since it is located very far from the reach of the Indian Navy compared to the PN Dockyard in Karachi, Gwadar will provide a safer location for the PN to accommodate its surface, under surface and air assets. According to our sources, the feasibility study of a new naval base at the Port of Gwadar was prepared by the Turkish firm STM. Given its proximity with vital international sea routes, Gwadar is likely to become a major port in the With the establishment of Port of Gwadar, which is the gateway to the US$62 Billion country. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the strategic importance of the North Arabian Meanwhile, following the Sea further multiplies tensions with India in late February the AMAN-19 Exercise with the TCG Burke Class USS Decatur [DDG-73] 2019, the PN has been put on a high Gokceada frigate, with an embarked AEGIS destroyer anchored off the state of alert. According to “Indian S-70B SeaHawk Naval Helicopter, Port of Karachi and did not berth), Defence Updates” satellite imagery as well as a SAS Operation Team as a sign of the importance given showed that except those under (deployed on the TCG Gokceada to the Turkish Naval Forces by the construction and those undergoing Frigate), Multinational Maritime Pakistan Navy, the TCG Gokceada sea trials, all of the PN’s ships & Security Mobile Training Team was honoured to dock in the PN submarines stationed at Karachi, (MARSEC-MTT, 4 SAT Personnel, Dockyard, the military section of the Ormara and Gwadar ports have and 6 Amphibious Assault Team Karachi Port, and the ship anchored been out at sea following tensions personnel arrived at Karachi by side by side with the Pakistan Navy with India. They have remained out a commercial plane), and a staff PNS Alamgir (F-260) frigate. at sea as of March 8, 2019. This officer. Having departed in January Participation in the reception reaction is believed to have been 2019 for a 2-month deployment included; Consul General of Turkey taken as a precaution to the IAF’s to the Red Sea, Aden Bay, Gulf of in Karachi, Mr. Tolga UÇAK (Head possible air strikes to the port and Oman, North Arabian Sea, Persian of Mission for 1.5 years), Naval to put considerable pressure on Gulf, and the Indian Ocean to Defence Attaché Navy Commander India. On February 26, the Indian provide support for the Combined Burak TUGAN, Guest of Honour Air Force (IAF) carried out air Task Force 151 (CTF-151) as part Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice strikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed of the Counter Piracy (CP) Focused Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan training camp in Balakot in Khyber Operation (FO), the TCG Gokceada NIAZI, senior admirals and officers Pakhtunkhwa, and a day after, the frigate reached the Karachi Port in of the Pakistan Navy including Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down southern Pakistan on February 7 to Director General of the Pakistan an IAF MiG-21 and captured its participate in the AMAN-19. Maritime Security Agency (DG pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Within the scope of its PMSA) Rear Admiral (UH) Zaka Ur VARTHAMAN. On 1 March, Pakistan deployment to Karachi Port, in order RAHMAN, Commander of the 25th returned Wing Commander to contribute to the bilateral relations Destroyer Squadron Commodore VARTHAMAN in a gesture aimed at and the projection of Turkish Naval Muhammad Faisal ABBASI demonstrating its willingness to de- Forces, the TCG Gokceada frigate and Commander Submarines escalate the conflict and to lower carried out port visits to Port Commodore Khalid SAMAR, tensions between the two countries. Sudan (Sudan), Djibouti (Doha), numerous military personnel from Doha (Qatar), Manama (Bahrain), Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Oman, Sri Participation of the Turkish Kuwait (Kuwait), Salalah (Oman) Lanka and Turkmenistan Navies, Navy in the AMAN-19 Excercise and Aqaba (Jordan) and performed Consul Generals of Germany, joint maritime training with Navy Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Qatar, Organized by the host nation elements from these countries. Thailand, military attaches as Pakistan, the multinational maritime On the evening of February 8, distinguished guests, as well as STM exercise AMAN-19 kicked off with 2019, the first day of the xercise, staff, who are currently providing the participation of naval vessels a reception was held at the TCG support for the PNS Moawin (AOE- from Australia, China, Italy, Oman, Gokceada (F-494) frigate, which 39) Fleet Replenishment Tanker built Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UK and was docked in the PN Dockyard. for the Pakistan Navy under the the US. Having already participated While almost all of the ships warranty period or those working in AMAN Exercises in 2007, 2009, participating in the Exercise were on projects such as the Agosta 90B 2011, 2013 and 2017, the Turkish docked in the commercial section Class Submarine Mid-Life Upgrade Naval Forces Command took part in of the Karachi Port (US Navy Arleigh (MLU) Project. 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guests at the reception on board order to use the PNS Alamgir more the TCG Gokceada frigate, Turkish © Defence Turkey effectively. In this context, two Consul General of Karachi Tolga quadruple launchers for 8 RGM- UÇAK underlined that Turkey and 84 Harpoon Guided Anti-Ship Pakistan have established good Missiles were installed in front of cooperation in defence production. the bridge (directly behind the Mk- “A Turkish company recently 13 launcher), the Phalanx CIWS completed a Fleet replenishment was upgraded to Mk15 Block 1B tanker for the PN in the KS&EW with EO/IR capability, and one of shipyard. Turkey is expected to the helicopter hangars of the vessel deliver 4 MilGem Class corvettes was modified to support the Sea to the PN and there are more Consul General of Turkey in Karachi, King Naval Helicopter by enlarging projects going on for submarines.” Mr. Tolga UÇAK addressing guests at the the hangar door. Consul General UÇAK said. During reception onboard TCG Gokceada frigate Arriving at the Port of Karachi on the reception we approached Defence Missile System (LY-80/ 7 February 2019, the Gabya Class Commander of the PN Commander HHQ-16) launched from a Vertical TCG Gokceada frigate stayed in Submarines Commodore Khalid Launching System (VLS, with 16 Karachi until 15 February after the SAMAR to hear his opinions on the cells) installed behind the main completion of Exercise AMAN-19, Agosta 90B Submarine MLU with deck gun, a modified version which ended with an International Turkish companies. He replied “We of the Combat Management Fleet Review (IFR) held on 12 have very good cooperation with System (based on GENESIS) will February, and then participated in Turkish companies and theTurkish be integrated to the vessels. The the Joint Naval Exercise between Navy. Presently we are modernizing next visitor of the TCG Gokceada the Pakistan Navy and Turkish Naval Khalid Class Submarines with STM, frigate docked at the PN Dockyard Forces “Turgutreis-III”, which were Havelsan and Aselsan and we are was the CO of the PNS Alamgir (F- conducted in Pakistani and Turkish very happy. The first submarine 260, former FFG-8 USS McInerney) waters respectively. Pakistan Navy will be re-delivered in next year,” Captain Tasawar IQBAL. Similar to ships, the PNS Alamgir and PNS Commodore SAMAR said. the TCG Gokceada, PNS Alamgir is Aslat frigates and an ATR 72/500 On 10 February 2019, the third also an FFG-7 OHP Class frigate, Long Range Maritime Patrol day of the Exercise AMAN-19, Chief however, it is not equipped with a Aircraft (LRMPA) participated in of Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan tactical towed array sonar (TACTAS) the “Turgutreis-III” Exercise, which Admiral Zafar Mahmood ABBASI like the TCG Gokceada. The AN/ was conducted between 13- visited the TCG Gokceada frigate SQR-19 sonar system was stripped 15 February in order to improve and had a short conversation with by the US prior to delivery. Other bilateral relations with the Pakistan the Commanding Officer of the disassembled equipment includes Navy. After the Multinational ship, Commander Engin AĞMIŞ. the Mk92 Fire Control Radar and Maritime Exercise AMAN-19, the Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice the Mk-13 Mod 4 launcher, which Pakistan Navy carried out similar Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan is used to fire both SM-1MR and joint exercises “Lion Star” with Sri NIAZI also accompanied the CNS Harpoon guided anti-ship missiles. Lankan Navy and “MALPAK-II” with Pakistan Admiral ABBASI during his The Pakistan Navy made a number Royal Malaysian Navy. Following visit. Admiral ABBASI made his first of improvements on the ship in the completion of the Turgutreis- visit to theTCG Gokceada within the scope of his visiting schedule © Defence Turkey and showed the importance of the Turkish Naval Forces for the Pakistan Navy. Commander AĞMIŞ previously served as the CO of the TCG Buyukada corvette and is an experienced officer who was involved in the design and construction processes of the ADA Class/MilGem corvettes. During the conversation with the CNS Pakistan, the four ADA/MilGem (dubbed Jinnah Class by the PN) Class corvettes for Pakistan were also mentioned. Two of the ships will be constructed in Turkey while the remaining two will be built at the KS&EW Shipyard in Karachi. The CNS Pakistan Admiral ABBASI noted that as their ships will be equipped with Medium-Range Air ISSUE 91/2019 43 DEFENCE TURKEY

III Exercise, the TCG Gokceada frigate, which departed from Karachi on 15 February and commenced its return to the Golcuk Naval Base on 17 March 2019, which marked the ending of a 2-month deployment as part of CTF-151. The participation of the Turkish Navy in Exercise AMAN not only improves the bilateral relations but also helps in improvement of sharing of information, interoperability in Maritime Security and the learning of new techniques of modern warfare against terrorism. In 2013, the Turkish Navy ship TCG Gokova and a Special Forces Team participated in Exercise AMAN- © Defence Turkey 13. In 2017, the TCG Gelibolu Upon their arrival onboard TCG Gokceada frigate Pakistan CNS Admiral ABBASI and (F-493) frigate with an embarked Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral NIAZI were warmly welcomed by Consul S-70B SeaHawk Naval Helicopter General UÇAK and TCG Gokceada Commanding Officer Commander AĞMIŞ participated in the Exercise AMAN- 17 from 10-14 February 2017 along Pakistan and the Turkish Armed officer and, in this context, while with SAT and SAS Teams. Forces have a long-standing, close serving on-board the PNS/M Khalid and cordial relationship and the two submarine as a Major, he attended countries are expanding ties through the 1st DM2A4 Torpedo Course Military and Defence joint military exercises and defence at the Submarine Training Center Industrial Relations Between production, building on a long Command at Golcuk Naval Base in Pakistan & Turkey tradition of military co-operation. 2012. According to open sources The roots of bilateral cooperation the PN acquired 59 DM2A4 heavy Turkey enjoys deep-rooted between Turkish and Pakistan Naval weight torpedoes (HWTs) to be used brotherly and strategic relations with Forces dates back to the second in Agosta 90B Class submarines Pakistan. Since its independence, half of the 1960s. The Turkish Navy from Germany for US$80 Million Pakistan has been enjoying very provided assistance to the Pakistan and since France has requested friendly and warm bilateral relations Navy (PN) to establish submarine more than expected for integration with Turkey in all fields, especially service in its early days. In this work, the DM2A4 HWTs have been defence. Military cooperation context, part of the crew serving on- successfully integrated into Agosta between these two brotherly board the Tench Class PNS/M Ghazi 90B submarines with the support of countries, which started soon submarine were trained at Golcuk Germany. after Pakistan’s independence, Naval Base in Turkey. Nazir AHMED, The PN Submarine Force was has been flourishing ever since, the father of our tour director at raised in 1964 as a lead sub-surface resulting in closer cooperation and Exercise AMAN-19, Commander arm of the PN and was the first in the understanding between the Armed Rashid Nazir CHAUDARY, PN region. The first fast attack submarine Forces of the two countries. Today, Director Public Relations (Navy), was of the Pakistan Navy was the Tench Turkey and Pakistan are important among the officers trained in Turkey Class PNS/M Ghazi which arrived at actors in their respective regions when he was a Major. Like his father, Karachi Port on 4 September 1964. and share similar views on many Commander CHAUDARY was also The overhaul (refit and MLU) of the international issues. trained in Turkey as a submarine submarine was carried out between DEFENCE TURKEY 44 ISSUE 91/2019

March 1968 and 2 April 1970, at Golcuk Naval Shipyard in Turkey. © Defence Turkey According to open source claims, the submarine also gained mine- laying capability within the scope of this US$1,5 Million MLU process. The PNS/M Ghazi submarine and its crew, comprising 11 Officers and 82 sailors, embraced martyrdom during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War due to the accidental detonation of Recently modernized MRTP15 VBSS boats took part at Maritime Counter Terrorism its own mines in a minefield. Demonstration during AMAN-19 Besides frequent exchange of Istanbul, Turkey last year. Within proven ONUK MRTP33 already in visits at all levels, both the navies the scope of the MLU, which PN service since 2007. The ONUK are actively collaborating through was carried out over an 8 month MRTP34 has improved sea keeping, professional seminars, bilateral period from January – October has highly stealthy characteristics ship visits to each other ports, joint 2018, while no change was carried and is able to carry larger mission naval/SOF team exercises and out on the structure of the boats, equipment/payload such as a mutual training assistance. The equipment related to propulsion 40mm stabilized gun, surface-to- PN sends it cadets and officers to were modernized and overhauled. surface medium range missiles, EO Turkey for training in various courses Once modernized, the boats were sensors, fire control systems and while the Turkish Navy also provides re-painted in green with a high- decoys. staff course and TACCO’s training quality special paint. The existing On 16 October 2018, the with the PN besides exchange of two MTU 12V183 TE93 ECU diesels Pakistan Navy’s new Fleet ship riders. on board the boats were replaced Replenishment Tanker PNS Moawin The PN presently operates with brand new engine sets (2 x (AOE-39) was launched at Karachi two high-speed ONUK MRTP15 MTU 12V 2000 M84 series diesel Shipyard & Engineering Works boats for VBSS operations and two engines) and their propulsion (KS&EW). With a full displacement ONUK MRTP33 Fast Attack Crafts systems were overhauled. Yonca- of 16,400 tons, the double-hull PNS (FACs) designed and constructed Onuk JV also provided user training Moawin was constructed under by Yonca-Onuk JV of Turkey. to PN personnel in Istanbul as part a US$80 Million contract signed MRTP15 fast interceptors were of the MRTP15 VBSS Boats MLU between the Pakistan Ministry of ordered under a €3 Million contract Project. Before the modernization Defence Production and the Turkish awarded in 2003 and delivered effort, the boats had remained idle firm STM as the Main Contractor, in the second half of 2004. The for a long time due to technical on 22 January 2013. This project is PN ordered two units of ONUK problems experienced with their the first in naval vessel construction MRTP33 FACs to Yonca-Onuk JV diesel engines (which were no between the two friendly and as a result of a tender that was longer produced by MTU) and a brotherly countries. Within the open to international competition in lack of spare parts. As a result of scope of this project, in which more 2006. The first boat wasdelivered in the MLU and the overhaul efforts, than 20 Turkish companies took 2007 and the second in 2008. The the service life of the MRTP15 part, the respective design activities PN also acquired 2 x 25mm STOP VBSS boats have been extend out have been performed in Turkey and 2 x 12.7mm STAMP Stabilized to 2033. Meanwhile, according to and shipbuilding and outfitting Naval Gun Systems from Aselsan, our sources, as of February 2019 activities have been carried out by Turkey for installation on these the PN has been carrying out KS&EW in Pakistan from material boats. These platforms have been negotiations with Yonca-Onuk JV for kits transferred from Turkey. successfully integrated into PN Fleet the procurement of an undisclosed The 158m Fleet Replenishment operations. Armed with a 25mm number of ONUK MRTP-34 Class Tanker, with RAS/FAS capability STOP Remote Controlled Stabilized Fast Patrol/Attack Crafts. The and with helicopter landing/take- Naval Gun System MRTP33 FACs ONUK MRTP34 Fast Patrol/Attack off capability, is able to operate can be also integrated with 4 Craft is the 1m longer version of the independently at sea for up to 3 Harpoon SSMs. However due to resource constraints procurement of additional boats and modifications to integrate SSM capability to MRTP33 FACs are pending and will be initiated upon the availability of funds. Carried on board a commercial vessel from Karachi to Istanbul, the 14-year old MRTP15 VBSS boats of the SSG(N) underwent © STM their extensive Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) at Yonca-Onuk Shipyard in Pakistan Navy’s Fleet Replenishment Tanker PNS Moawin (AOE-39) ISSUE 91/2019 45 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 46 ISSUE 91/2019

months. The ship is also equipped with modern medical facilities to support PN Fleet units, both during war and disaster relief operations. Aselsan has been selected to provide the 25mm STOP Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System and the Communication Switching System for the PNS Moawin under a €4,7 Million contract awarded by STM in July 2015. © PN According to STM officials, the PN is quite satisfied with PN’s Khalid Class Agosta 90B Diesel-electric/AIP Attack Submarine PNS Moawin’s performance covered the modernization work for 60 days. They are equipped and capabilities. The company on one submarine and included with SUBTICS (Submarine Tactical continues to provide maintenance options for two more vessels. In Integrated Combat System) CMS support for the ship under the February 2018 the contract signing and are capable of firing SM-39 warranty period, and they haven’t ceremony for the second submarine Exocet missiles and DM2A4 heavy encountered any critical technical (PNS/M Saad [S-138]) under the weight torpedoes. failures until now. According to Agosta 90B Class Submarine MLU Meanwhile, within the scope of our information, the negotiations Project was held at the premises the Agosta 90B Class Submarine between the PN and STM for the of Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence MLU Project, STM will further procurement of a new ship are still Production. With this first contract enhance the capabilities of PN’s on-going. In the event that budget/ amendment, a third submarine Agosta 90B submarines. To that end, financing is available, a MoShip/ (PNS/M Hamza [S 139]) and various the second amendment to the initial Rescue Vessel for the PN will be on additional systems have been contract was signed on 8 March the agenda. also introduced into the Project 2019 between STM and Pakistan’s The construction of the PNS as options. The modernization Ministry of Defence Production. Moawin Fleet Replenishment work is being performed at a local With the second amendment, STM Tanker has opened the door for shipyard (KS&EW) in Pakistan. will incorporate Aselsan’s ARES- future collaboration between Turkey Within the scope of the Agosta 2SC/P Electronic Support Measure and Pakistan in the field of combat 90B MLU Project, modernization (ESM) System, ZARGANA Torpedo vessel construction, and the work on the first submarine PNS/M Countermeasure System (TCMS, improvement of the other defence Khalid (S-137) already started along with ZOKA Anti-Torpedo projects. Following the PN Fleet (PNS/M Khalid has been docked Acoustic Decoy Family comprising Tanker Project, STM won a contract and dismantled, all of its major both stationary and self-propelled for the comprehensive MLU of PN’s systems and subsystems have jammers and target emulator Khalid Class Agosta 90B diesel- been removed either for overhaul/ decoys) and Acoustic Measurement electric/AIP attack submarines. upgrade work or to be replaced Sensors on the Khalid Class Agosta The original contract was inked with new ones) and are scheduled 90B submarines. According to the on 22 June 2016 in the Pakistani city to be completed in September 2020 ‘Aselsan 2018 Activity Report’, of Rawalpindi between Pakistan’s following contract effectivity (T0 + 45 issued in March 2019, Factory Ministry of Defence Production and Months) or during the first quarter Acceptance Tests (FAs) of the first STM. According to our sources, of 2021. Modernization work on ARES-2SC/P ESM System have the contract became effective the second submarine, the PNS/M been completed in 2018 with the

(and T0 started) in December 2016. Saad (S-138), is expected to start participation of a PN delegation. As part of the project regarding in 2019 and is to be completed In 2019 the Harbour Acceptance the modernization of Agosta 90B with a one-year interval between (HATs) and Sea Acceptance (SATs) submarines; STM entered a long, them. The Agosta 90B submarines Test of the first ESM system on compelling competitive evaluation are 76-meters long and weigh board PNS/M Khalid are scheduled process with the French Naval around 2,050 tons. They have to take place along with the FATs Group (formerly known as DCNS range of 10,000 nautical miles and of the remaining two ESM Systems Shipyard), which undertook can remain at sea continuously for the PNS/M Saad and PNS/M the designing and production Hamza. According to the ‘Aselsan operations for the aforementioned © STM 2018 Activity Report’, the FATs of submarines. After a tendering the RWR/GPS Antenna and Signal process beginning on 16 April 2016, Distribution Unit (SDU) have been STM was found to be technically carried out and they were shipped and commercially superior during to Germany, where they are going to the evaluation process and was be to be mounted on HENSOLDT’s selected as the Main Contractor for OMS-200 Optronic Mast. Aselsan the Agosta 90B Class Submarine was contracted to supply the Radar MLU Project. The initial contract Warning Receiver (RWR) and ESM ISSUE 91/2019 47 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 48 ISSUE 91/2019

system for the PN’s Agosta 90B submarines. The antennas for the © Aselsan ESM and RWR/GPS are mounted on separate periscopes. Meanwhile, according to the same annual report, a delegation from the PN participated in the ZARGANA TCMS Effectiveness Tests executed in 2018 in Turkey. The Ay (launched via inboard signal ejector tubes), Preveze and Gur Class (via 6-tube Submarine Decoy Launchers, 2 at port and 2 at starboard side) Submarines of the Turkish Navy have been equipped with Aselsan’s ZARGANA TCMS along with the ZOKA Anti- Aselsan has already completed manufacture and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) of Torpedo Acoustic Decoy Family. ZARGANA Launchers to be integrated on TCG Anafartalar and TCG Burakreis submarines Under the DAKA Project, valued of the Turkish Navy at TL45 Million, from 15 April 90B submarines will be replaced. development and marketing of a 2008 – 1 October 2014 Aselsan The existing weapon configuration new generation mini-submarine manufactured a total of 4 ZARGANA will be integrated with the updated intended for special forces TCMSs along with 280 ZOKA systems as a part of the project operations (such as insertions torpedo decoys for the Ay Class and the systems developed and and extractions of SEAL Teams) submarines, and 8 ZARGANA built by other Turkish companies in littoral waters not only to meet TCMSs along with 360 ZOKA such as Havelsan and Aselsan will the PN’s (to replace aging Cosmos torpedo decoys for the Preveze be exported. The Agosta 90B Class MG110 in the inventory) but also and Gur Class Submarines. The first Submarine MLU Project involves the Turkish Navy’s (considered export customer for the ZOKA Anti- sub-systems from numerous TKMS Type 200 and Type 300 Torpedo Acoustic Decoy Family OEMs, including: Aselsan for the mini-sub designs in the past) was Indonesia which placed an ARES-2SC/P Electronic Support and other potential customers order in 2018 for its Type 209/1400 Measure (ESM) System, RWR/ (Azerbaijan is said to have already Mod Nagapasa Class submarines. GPS Antennas, Signal Distribution declared its interest according to Deliveries to Indonesia will take Units (SDU), ZARGANA TCMS and our sources) requirements. So, place in 2019. ZOKA Anti-Torpedo Acoustic Decoy STM has designed a new type of Within the scope of the Family; Havelsan for its Integrated mini-submarine platform for the project, Havelsan is responsible Underwater Command and Control PN from scratch and STM General for the design, development, System and Submarine Data Manager Murat IKINCI presented a manufacturing, test, integration Distribution System; Kelvin Hughes scaled model of this mini-submarine and installation of the following SharpEye LPI Doppler radar; and to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence systems and already contracted HENSOLDT’s OMS-200 Optronic Production during the signing to provide Integrated Logistics Mast (for surveillance role) and ceremony for the second contract Support (ILS) and training services SERO 250A Attack Periscope. amendment held in Rawalpindi, to the end user; Modernization STM will also take part in the Pakistan. On 8 February 2019, the of Sonar System (both wet-end PN’s new Miniature Submarine contract (the value of Aselsan’s and dry-end sections), Command Program. As per the PN’s request, share is disclosed as TL512,4 Control and Information System STM had studied the feasibility of Million) for the Mid-Life Upgrade (C2IS), Weapon Control System upgrading the Cosmos MG110 (MLU) of the Turkish Navy’s four (covering Torpedo Integration & (SX756/W) mini-submarines, which Preveze Class Submarines, which Missile Integration) and Submarine were bought in the 1980s to replace were commissioned during 1994- Data Distribution System (covering the SX404 mini-submarines, but 1999, was signed between STM- both acoustical and non-acoustical both sides then concluded that this Aselsan-Havelsan-ASFAT Business sensor integration efforts). was not an affordable route. The Partnership and the Turkish Under the Agosta 90B Class PN Submarine Force took pride Presidency of Defence Industries Submarine MLU Project, valued at in operating 3 X-Craft (Cosmos (SSB). Once modernized, the four US$350 Million in 2016 by the then MG110s), which were transferred submarines will re-enter service Turkish MoND Fikri ISIK, the entire to the Squadron in March 2005 in 2023, 2024, 2026 and 2027 sonar suite, periscope systems, from the Special Service Group respectively. integrated command control and Navy (SSG[N]). This has enhanced The NIXS (Naval Information weapon systems, periscope system the number of sub-surface units Exchange System), which was (both assault and navigation), radar to 8 instead of 5 having been in developed by MilSoft of Turkey with and electronic support systems as operation prior March 2005. national resources, provides the end well as convertors, helm console STM, later on put a proposal user high situational awareness and rescue buoy of the Agosta on the table covering the joint capability and for the past three ISSUE 91/2019 49 DEFENCE TURKEY

years, it has been successfully used by the PN on more than 50 surface platforms and Maritime Patrol Aircraft. MilSoft managed to deliver NIXS to the PN within a remarkably short period of 8.5 months following the effective date of the contract. To enable communication between NIXS-equipped platforms, the Pakistan Navy has established a country-wide communication infrastructure called the RedLine. The first phase of the Pakistan Navy Information Exchange System (NIXS) Project, which was launched in 2013 with the aim of providing command control capabilities to the © Turkish Naval Forces platforms, comprised a total of 56 Surface and Air Platforms including TCG Kinaliada (F-514) has executed its first sail in March 2019. GENESIS ADVENT CMS 8 Ships and 2 Command Centers. will be first integrated on TCG Kinaliada corvette and then the existing CMS on board The number of NIXS-equipped TCG Burgazada will be upgraded to the GENESIS ADVENT level platforms is expected to reach 80 design of the Pakistani ships. approach. For example, while the with the options. According to an already publicized Turkish Navy’s ADA Class corvettes Tracking data is relayed to two schedule, the first corvette will be can reach up to 31 knots with their independent Command Centers. constructed in Turkey, the second 32MW propulsion power, generated A Common Operational Picture one in Pakistan, the third in Turkey by one gas turbine (LM2500) (COP) is created in these centrs and the fourth in Pakistan. The and two diesel engines (CODAG through the data gathered from the first pair (one to be constructed system configuration), according various platforms, then it is relayed in Turkey and one constructed in to information disclosed during the back to the units in the Operational Pakistan) is expected to join PN contract signing ceremony the PN’s Area (OA) together with specific service in 2023 and the remaining Jinnah Class corvettes will have task orders. Thus, NIXS-equipped two corvettes in 2024. The first maximum speed of 26 knots. On the vessels and headquarters achieve vessel will be constructed in 54 other hand, while the Turkish Navy’s situational awareness due to the months and the remaining vessels ADA Class corvettes have 10 days picture of the operational area. will be constructed in 60, 66 and 72 of sea endurance with 170 tons of The contract for the second phase months, respectively. fuel capacity (in 2015 fuel capacity of the PN Information Exchange The Prime Contractor of the PN has been increased to 180 tons to System (NIXS) Project signed in Jinnah Class Corvette Program is gain a few days in endurance) the October 2018 includes a WEB the Military Factory and Shipyard PN’s Jinnah Class corvettes will based New Architecture update for Management Incorporated have an endurance capacity of 15 NIXS software, On Scene Tactical Company (ASFAT AŞ), which is tied days. Additionally, instead of 21- Commander (OTC) capability for to the Turkish MoND. According to cell Mk49 Mod 3 Guided Missile the units in the Tactical Field (Sea), presentation that was made before Launching System (GMLS) for additional capabilities and a 3rd the signing ceremony on the PN’s short-range RIM-116 Block IA/HAS Command Center. The 4 Jinnah Jinnah Class Corvettes and the Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) and Class corvettes to be built for the tender process, negotiations began RMG-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles PN will be also fitted with NIXS in 2015 and the first purchase the Jinnah Class corvettes will be capability. demand was made in 2017. will be fitted with a 16-Cell VLS (to Under a US$1,5 Billion G2G According to the Turkish be located behind the main gun) contract awarded on 5 July 2018 Presidency of Defence Industries for the LY-80/HHQ-16 Medium and became effective on 11 March (SSB) figures, each ADA Class Range Air Defence Missile System 2019 Pakistan will procure four corvette costs Turkey around and C-802 anti-ship missiles. It is ADA/MilGem (dubbed Jinnah Class Euro250 Million.Since the believed that the PN also has a plan by PN) Class corvettes, of which Jinnah Class corvettes are to to arm them with its indigenously two of them will be constructed at be customized to meet the PN’s developed and produced Harbah Turkey’s Istanbul Naval Shipyard special requirements they will Anti-Chip Cruise Missile (ASCM) while the remaining two will be have some differences in terms system, which currently deployed constructed in Pakistan’s state- of internal layout (such as Jinnah on Azmat Block-II Class FACs. For owned shipbuilder Karachi Shipyard Class corvettes will have a prayer the integration/installation of LY-80/ & Engineering Works Limited room and ablution area), propulsion HHQ-16 SAM in a 16-cell VLS and (KS&EW). The contract includes system and weaponry and the PN C-802 SSM or Harbah ASCM on the a Transfer of Technology (ToT) as will also procure some systems and vessel, a number of modifications well as a Transfer of Intellectual subsystems under a Government should be done in ADA Class’ Proprietary (ToIP) rights for the Furnished Equipment (GFE) overall design and in their GENESIS DEFENCE TURKEY 50 ISSUE 91/2019

based CMS software. Meanwhile according to the ‘Aselsan 2018 Activity Report’, issued in March 2019, under a contract awarded in 2018 Jinnah Class corvettes will be equipped with the ARES-2N Radar ESM System (also and AREAS-2 ECM Naval Electronic Attack (EA) System (with RF solid state amplifier and mechanically directed stabilized dish antenna structure). Constructed under the MilGem (National Vessel) Program and representing Turkey’s first locally designed, developed and constructed corvette-type combat vessel, the ADA Class corvette is a modern littoral combat warship with indigenous capabilities, using extensive stealth technology in its design. As the Turkish Navy’s newest and most advanced vessel, © Defence Turkey the ADA Class corvette has a Following the completion of 10-month scheduled Design Phase, construction of the first mono-hull, displacement-type Jinnah Class corvette is expected to start during the second half of 2019. She will be hull form with an overall length integrated with a 16-cell VLS for LY-80/HHQ-16 SAMs is 99,5 meters, maximum beam of 14.4m, displacement of 2,300 mounted medium frequency active/ acceptance of TCG Kinaliada tons (2,450 tons with full load) and passive sonar system, Aselsan’s (F-514), executed its first sail in range at an economic speed is ARES-2N Radar ESM System, March 2019, is scheduled to take over 3,500 nautical miles. Having AselFLIR-300D electro-optical place during September/October an endurance of 10 days without director and Alper LPI radar, and 2019. Compared to first two ships, replenishment and 21 days with is armed with an Leonardo (Oto which are equipped with nationally replenishment the ADA Class Melara) 76/62 Compact gun (with developed CMS, namely ‘GENESIS’, corvettes accommodate a 10-ton a locally produced stealth shield), the third and fourth corvettes will helicopter (S-70B SeaHawk, with a RAM System GmbH (RAMSYS) be integrated with network enabled 11 personnel including flight crew Mk49 Mod 3 Guided Missile CMS ‘GENESIS ADVENT’ and and technicians) with platform, Launching System (GMLS) for the Aselsan’s HIZIR Torpedo Defence hangar and extensive service and RIM-116 Block 1A/HAS missiles, System (replacing the existing Ultra handling equipment. With their Aselsan 12.7mm STAMP (2x) Electronics Sea Sentor Surface Ship 32MW propulsion power, generated turrets, eight RGM-84L Harpoon Torpedo Defence System), SeaEye- by one gas turbine (LM2500) Block II SSMs, four x 324mm (2- AHTAPOT EO Reconnaissance and and two diesel engines (CODAG twin) torpedo tubes (for Mk46 Mod Surveillance System (replacing system configuration), the ADA 5 and Mk54 LW torpedoes) and AselFLIR-300D) and AKR-D Block Class corvette can achieve 15 knots an Ultra Electronics Sea Sentor B2 Fire Control Radar System cruising speed with a single diesel Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (replacing STING EO). GENESIS engine (MTU 16V595TE90, driving (SSTD) System. Turkish Navy ADVENT CMS will be first integrated two shafts), 27 knots with LM2500 currently operates three ADA Class on the TCG Kinaliada corvette and gas turbine and 31 knots fully laden corvettes, TCG Heybeliada (F-511) then the existing CMS on board with two diesel engines and a gas and TCG Buyukada (F-512) and TCG Burgazada will be upgraded turbine. The ADA Class corvette is TCG Burgazada (F-513). Provisional to the GENESIS ADVENT level able to execute operations in Sea State 5 (without limit) and in Sea State 6 (with some limits). The vessel is equipped with a GENESIS based indigenous Combat Management System (CMS, runs on around 3,9 million lines of code of software and can track over 2,500 tactical surface and air targets simultaneously), Thales Nederland’s SMART-S Mk2 E/F-band 3D air and surface surveillance radar, STING EO Mk2 multi-sensor weapon director, © Defence Turkey Meteksan Defence’s Yakamos hull- ISSUE 91/2019 51 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 52 ISSUE 91/2019

30 Years of FNSS: A World Renowned & Respected Turkish Defence Company Completing its 30th year in the defence industry, FNSS, as one of the biggest Land Vehicle producers of Turkey, will showcase its latest platforms at IDEF’19 Displaying its wide range of solutions, FNSS will exhibit the © FNSS KAPLAN 10 Anti-Tank Vehicle (ATV), KAPLAN MT PULAT, Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV), PARS III 8x8 Combat Engineering Vehicle, AV-8 CBRN vehicle, Anti-Tank Remotely Controlled Turret (ARCT) and the Armored Remote Weapon System (ARWS) solutions for the first time at this event. Additionally, the Award Ceremony for the 3rd MILDESIGN International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition will take place during IDEF’19. The globally recognized land K.Nail KURT - General Manager & President of FNSS systems company FNSS specializes in designing and producing wheeled users by creating innovative solutions. family of products, ranging from the and tracked Armored combat vehicles Celebrating the company’s 15t class of tracked armored vehicles as well as combat engineering 30th anniversary, K. Nail KURT, to the medium weight class tank vehicles, turrets and sustainability General Manager & CEO of FNSS and 4x4 and 8x8 tactical wheeled solutions. As the solution provider of made a statement about FNSS’s armored vehicles. We continue to choice for users in various countries, achievements so far. “This year, we support each and every one with the the Company has delivered more than celebrate our 30th Anniversary as same care. Today our products are 4000 Armored combat vehicles so far, ‘A World Renowned and Respected making a name for themselves as worldwide. Thanks to its competent Turkish Defence Company’. Since solutions whose performance surpass and dynamic workforce, the Company 1989, from the moment that the the requirements of extensive user has continuously improved its vehicle contract for our initial program acceptance tests and are actively design and production capabilities in became effective for the production proving themselves in combat.” line with the requirements of its users. of Armored Combat Vehicles (ACV), Emphasizing the solution-oriented FNSS designs and develops we have come a very long way. activities of FNSS as a supplier, Mr. customized solutions to meet the Successfully completing major local KURT shared the following: “A requirements of each user. The key to and export programs, in addition further pre-condition of a trustworthy FNSS’ success in delivering tailored to attaining the status of being a land systems supplier for our users products within requested time frames “globally trusted and respected is meeting their requirements with lies in its flexible approach to project Turkish partner in defence”, looking creative and innovative solutions. management. This is complemented back at what we have accomplished Looking back at 30 Years of FNSS, by its ability to orchestrate an in those 30 years, and starting with we have deservedly accomplished extensive supply chain and a wide the production of ACV’s, we see this aspect as well. In all areas of our range of global partnerships. FNSS evolving into a global company activity; be it our tracked or wheeled FNSS products have been designing, developing and delivering armored combat and engineering tested in stringent conditions solutions like the innovative KAPLAN vehicles or modernization programs and have proven themselves in Family of vehicles which transformed and turret systems, we provide leading combat missions. FNSS views user the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) edge, competitive, trustworthy and satisfaction as a permanent concept, Class into the 21st Century; the flexible solutions. In the international addressing new needs that may PARS Family of vehicles which has arena, with major competitions, emerge throughout the product`s become a standard of reference for which include comparative testing, lifecycle and offers sustainability tactical wheeled armored vehicles, winning up against world-renowned solutions that extends throughout the and highly specialized platforms like manufacturers is a strong indicator of overall lifecycle. Building upon its 30- the Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV). the quality of the solutions we present. year heritage in the defence industry, Overall, we have delivered over 4,000 Today, in all the areas we participate FNSS continues to add value to its combat platforms from our extensive in, we aim to be able to present ISSUE 91/2019 53 DEFENCE TURKEY

potential users with the best solution same class, principally because of under protection and with minimum range; and to see us succeeding the challenging requirements and delay. Once on land, these vehicles brings great pride to all of our FNSS highly specialized mission definition can continue taking part in operations employees.” associated with these vehicles. side-by-side with other Armored Addressing FNSS’ commitment Visitors to the FNSS stand will have vehicles. As vehicles with a dual role to design innovative and future- opportunity to see the first prototype due to their mission requirements, proof products, Mr. KURT shared MAV, whose main role is to support the Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicles information about the new platforms combat capabilities of marine forces need to exhibit superior performance of the company. “IDEF holds a in line with the requirements of the both at sea and on land, and only a very special place among those 21st century combat environments. few countries around the world have organizations. As FNSS, we will The MAV is being developed such vehicles in their inventories. realize our largest participation as part of the Armored Amphibious Among the NATO countries and allies, and showcase our widest range of Assault Vehicles (ZAHA) Project there is only one company other than products at IDEF. Starting in 1993, being conducted by the Presidency of FNSS producing vehicles of this class. we have been a part of every IDEF Defence Industries (SSB) to cater for Compared to similar examples, show to date. IDEF ‘19 will now be a the requirements of the Turkish Naval the MAV is expected to have reflection of 30 Years of Success and Forces Command. Within the project, superior features such as, number of will show the world at large that we FNSS will deliver a total of 27 vehicles, personnel transported by the vehicle, are ready for the next 30 years.” including 23 personnel carriers, two level of ballistic and mine protection, At IDEF ‘19 FNSS will exhibit a command and control vehicles and and performance criteria on land and series of vehicles and systems for two recovery vehicles. in water. With ZAHA, FNSS takes the first time: In addition to enabling the safe Armored amphibious assault vehicles landing of units during amphibious into the 21st century, and the project operations, the Armored amphibious has now reached the Critical Design Marine Assault Vehicle assault vehicles also serve as Armored Review phase. Venturing outside (MAV) Makes First personnel carriers after reaching the classical approaches within defence Appearance at IDEF’19 shore. During the amphibious assault projects, FNSS has completed its IDEF’19 will witness the unveiling phase of an operation, these vehicles evaluation of the vehicle’s design of the MAV Marine Assault Vehicle, are launched from the Landing not only on paper, but also in the which has been greatly anticipated Helicopter Dock (LHD) and rapidly prototype, for this review. The review by the sector due to limited number cover the distance between the vessel will be on executed on the prototype of comparable vehicles in the and shore, allowing forces to land vehicle in the integration hall. DEFENCE TURKEY 54 ISSUE 91/2019

KAPLAN MT Adapts to Emerging Threats with PULAT Integration © FNSS Currently, under development by FNSS and the Indonesian company PT Pindad within the scope of a joint project, the KAPLAN MT Modern Medium Weight Tank will be equipped with Aselsan’s PULAT Active Protection System against increasing threats to tanks in the battlefield. The PULAT-integrated KAPLAN MT will be exhibited at IDEF’19 for the first time. In today’s battlefields, the threats faced by the tanks are increasing every day. Especially in urban operations, the diversification of the KAPLAN Anti-Tank Vehicle (ATV) new weapons and the implementation combat vehicle family. The vehicle the middle of the vehicle. The rear of new tactics make active protection performs all kinds of missions by part includes the gunner’s aid and systems a necessity. The KAPLAN integrating different subsystems and additional crew sections. MT, which has the highest level of can move together with main battle In addition, the KAPLAN ATV ballistic and mine protection in its tanks considering its automatic has fitted with Anti-Tank Remotely class, is ready to face these emerging transmission. The vehicle has a low Controlled Turret (ARCT) which is threats with PULAT integration. silhouette, and with its twin 5-road developed to have modern firing Developed by Aselsan and wheeled tracks, can operate in hot/ and command control capabilities. TÜBİTAK SAGE, PULAT stands out as cold weather conditions at high speed The turret is armed with ready-to- the preferred solution of the Turkish not only on asphalt and stabilized fire anti-tank missiles, as well as a Armed Forces for M60T tanks. PULAT highways, but also soft soil, and rough coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun. With detects the anti-tank missiles or terrain. The advanced suspension the completion of the qualification rockets approaching to the platform track system is designed to reduce tests of the KAPLAN ATV, all deliveries with its high technology radar, and vibrations and improve road holding. within the ATV project are planned to then disables them at optimum range The KAPLAN ATV is one of the be completed in 2021. from the platform by using the Hard- very few vehicles to have amphibious Kill method. PULAT provides 360 characteristics. Thanks to the two degrees full protection, depending water propulsion systems located at AV-8 AENBCRV (CBRN on the placement of the modules the rear of the vehicle, KAPLAN-10 Reconnaissance) Prepares to on the platform, against anti-tank can perform in deep and fast flowing Enter Inventory in Malaysia guided missiles (ATGM) and rockets. waters. In addition to this, the driver The AENBCRV (Armored Engineer When the system is activated, it is able to enter the water without prior Nuclear, Biological and Chemical works autonomously without any preparation. The hull of the KAPLAN Reconnaissance Vehicle) version of user input. During data collection and ATV is manufactured and integrated the AV-8 Tactical Wheeled Armored system performance tests, PULAT using a ballistic welding technique. Vehicle family developed by FNSS has been fired hundreds of times and The hull is water resistant, together and its partner, DRB Hicom Defence completed the tests successfully. with the hatches, and the lids are Technologies Sdn Bhd. (DEFTECH) water-proofed via seals. While the for the Malaysian Army, prepares to Tank Hunter of the power pack cabin and the expanded enter inventory in the first half of this driver area is located at the front Future: KAPLAN ATV year. The AV-8 AENBCRV, which has of the vehicle, the gunner and the passed all tests successfully, has The prototype of the KAPLAN commander areas are located in reached the end of the “Endurance Anit-Tank Vehicle (ATV), developed by FNSS to meet the demanding requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces, will be exhibited at IDEF’19. The vehicle has successfully completed KORNET and OMTAS missiles tests fires with the FNSS designed Anti-Tank Remotely Controlled Turret (ARCT). KAPLAN STA, which was developed within the Anti-Tank Vehicle (AV) project carried out by the Presidency of Defence Industries, © FNSS is the smallest member of the new generation FNSS KAPLAN armored AV-8 IFV 25 GEMPITA ISSUE 91/2019 55 DEFENCE TURKEY

Tests” phase, which is the second domestic and foreign companies the warranty period. FNSS will and final stage of the qualification according to user preferences deliver 145 PARS III 8x8 vehicles tests. and joint integration solutions in 8 different configurations and 27 The AV-8 AENBCRV is equipped were provided by the Environics PARS III 6x6 vehicles in 5 different with advanced systems and company in Finland. By carrying configurations. The number of PARS equipment to detect and identify out localization activities for some III 8x8 combat engineering vehicles any outside chemical, biological, subsystems of the CBRN system, to be delivered is 6. radioactive, and nuclear threats. FNSS also contributed to the By analyzing the hazard area, the capabilities of local subcontractors. vehicle will alert its user and other FNSS Presents Shadow friendly military and civilian elements Cavalry Solution to in the field to the relevant threats, FNSS Expands PARS III 8x8 Turkish Armed Forces ensuring the necessary protection Configurations with Combat In parallel with the importance of measures are taken. Engineering Vehicle unmanned land vehicles applications The “First Vehicle Development FNSS demonstrates the in our country and internationally, Process” consisting of concept modularity of the PARS III 8x8 in FNSS exhibits the Shadow Cavalry design, detail design, manufacturing, adapting to different missions with concept at IDEF 2019. The Shadow and assembly activities of the AV-8 the armored combat engineering Cavalry, which can be applied to AENBCRV configuration, which vehicle configuration developed all types of land platforms, will be has a complex and modern system for the Royal Army of Oman. The introduced to the visitors with the architecture with special equipment, ongoing qualification tests of the M113 vehicle in IDEF’19. was carried out by FNSS. The first PARS III 8x8 Combat Engineering The Shadow Cavalry concept phase of the qualification tests, the Vehicle are expected to be that FNSS provides: Flexible Land Performance Tests and CBRN completed in the first half of this year solutions with integrated modular System Tests, which demonstrate and the vehicle is planned to enter units, Manned and unmanned that the vehicle meets the user- the inventory. usability, Alternative communication defined requirements fully and The PARS III 8x8 CEV is the first and remote-control over varying completely, was carried out at FNSS’ 8x8 combat engineering vehicle distances, Internal and external facilities in Ankara. The endurance developed by FNSS to conduct mine day/night low-latency video tests, which are the second stage clearing and obstacle construction/ transmission, Multi-layered secure of the qualification process, started breaching missions. The vehicle can data transmission and Applicability in Malaysia as of February 2019. perform various tasks effectively to all vehicles in the inventory. Following the successful completion thanks to its multiple types of With the Shadow Cavalry of all tests, acceptance of the first quickly attachable and detachable concept, FNSS aims to bring remote- vehicle and delivery to the end user equipment. For the primary mission control capability to all kinds of land will be realized in Malaysia in the equipment of the vehicle, FNSS platforms without sacrificing the coming days. works with the well-renowned manned driving option. The Shadow Within the project, 4 AENBCRV Pearson company, which provides Cavalry concept is expected to vehicles will be delivered. The first field-proven solutions preferred by perform critical missions such as of these will be the vehicle that many countries. logistical support, obstacle clearing, completes the qualification tests. The contract signed by FNSS minefield breaching, and close fire The remaining 3 vehicles will be to meet the needs of the Royal support in the operation zones. As a produced by FNSS and delivered to Army of Oman includes the design, highly successful production of the the user by 2020. development, production, and main industry and SME partnership, The AV-8 AENBCRV is the first delivery of 172 vehicles in 13 the Shadow Cavalry is intended 8x8 CBRN vehicle developed by different configurations as well to be an integrated part of all land FNSS. The CBRN system, which is as the integrated logistic support platforms built by FNSS in the years the primary mission equipment of the (ILS) services to be offered during to come. vehicle, was supplied from various

© FNSS ARWS Brings Ballistic Protection to Remote Controlled Weapon Systems FNSS will exhibit the Remote- Controlled Weapon System ARWS (Armored Remote Weapon System), one of the best in its class with its technical features and ballistic protection, for the first time in IDEF ‘19. The qualification process was successfully completed in December 2018 and mass production of the PARS III 8X8 ARWS system has started. DEFENCE TURKEY 56 ISSUE 91/2019

vehicles, but also the integrated © FNSS logistic support (ILS) solutions it offers to its users. For 30 years, the company has been providing uninterrupted support for all of its vehicles, including the very first ones delivered years ago. FNSS’ customers include armed and security forces of nations with the highest standards and greatest expectations, and the company follows the world’s leading standards and practices in its ILS works. The company reflects its 30 years of experience on its ILS PARS 4x4 ATV activities, which include a very wide Remote-controlled weapon under all terrain conditions, with range of solutions such as working systems are fielded extensively by enough firepower to destroy together with local partners, the armed forces around the world enemy tanks and other armored supporting the vehicles directly because they provide personnel units from a distance, and with the during operations, establishing local safety thanks to their unmanned ability to engage second targets offices, and Government Owned nature and significantly increase following a rapid change of position. Company Operated (GOCO) model. the hit rate with the firing control Drawing upon its vast experience FNSS’ ILS-related works system. Especially the operations and innovative approach, FNSS address the entire product life in urban areas show that having has come up with a very special cycle of vehicles, starting from ballistic protection is a critical amphibious vehicle that is capable the very beginning of the product necessity for these systems. of meeting these challenging development phase, and providing Because these systems can be requirements simultaneously. continuous support until the targeted by enemy fire or damaged Most noteworthy among the decommissioning stage of the by the debris and fragments in PARS 4x4 ATV’s features is the vehicles. ILS activities also cover conflict zones and become unable positioning of its power pack at the provision of spare parts, to perform their functions. On the the rear of the vehicle. With the technical support and technical other hand, ARWS can continue placement of cooling grate and documentation updates performed their missions with high-reliability exhaust on the upper body, this both during and after the warranty thanks to NATO STANAG 4569 positioning allows the vehicle period, as well as optional user Level 2 ballistic protection. to go amphibious without prior training and maintenance training The ARWS system can be preparation, thus granting it the programs. equipped with a M2 12,7 mm/.50 best amphibious capabilities in its Mr. KURT concluded his caliber machine gun, Mk19 40 mm class and further allows the PARS remarks by stating their confidence automatic grenade launcher, M240 4x4 to maneuver at higher speeds. in the future. “When our first ever 7,62 mm machine gun or FN MAG58 All these features, which can only be vehicle left the production line in 7,62 mm machine gun. ARWS can expected from a vehicle with a rear- 1991, we had visionary employees carry 300 12,7 mm bullets, 750 7,62 positioned power pack, grants the who predicted that at its 30th mm bullets, or 64 40 mm grenades. PARS 4x4 with critical capabilities in Anniversary, FNSS would become a The system can be integrated into moving away rapidly after launching global player. With everything we do, different types of vehicles, from 4x4 an attack. we move forward by continuously vehicles to main battle tanks. The first prototype of the PARS taking the human element into ATV, which is the wheeled anti-tank account. Today, with a workforce system in the ATV project, began of close to 1,000 competent and PARS 4x4 Anti-Tank Vehicle Sets verification tests in May, and will dynamic employees, we deliver the New Standards of its Class soon commence qualification tests innovative solutions throughout Developed by FNSS to meet in line with the project schedule. the entire product lifecycle, from the needs of the Turkish Land design to support. Already at the Forces Command, the PARS 4x4 Alpha Leadership Academy, which Anti-Tank Vehicle (ATV) sets the FNSS Continues to recently became operational, we new standards of its class with its Support Users of 30 Years have started training the leaders of unique features. The prototype of the with Integrated Logistic tomorrow, who will be carrying the vehicle, which is in the final phase Support Solutions legacy of the past 30 Years into the of the qualification process, will be next 30. FNSS responds to the needs displayed at IDEF’19. FNSS has always been in the of numerous land platform users The PARS 4x4 ATV has been service of those protecting the worldwide, making a difference not devised as a vehicle that offers both homeland and will keep on doing only with the superior survivability, speed and high maneuverability so into the next 30 Years.” mobility and firepower of its ISSUE 91/2019 57 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 58 ISSUE 91/2019

A New Era of Connectedness - Honeywell Turkey Central Asia is a Key Partner for Profitable Digitalized Operations in Turkey and Central Asian Markets In this exclusive interview, Frans Van DEURSEN - Honeywell President, Turkey and Central Asia discusses the company’s Partnerships with Turkish aviation companies and many other industrial sectors helping Turkey meet its indigenous industrial growth objectives

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Defence Turkey: Dear Mr. as well as the new opportunities of the Industrial Internet of DEURSEN, first of all thank you and technologies to strengthen Things revolution (IIoT), blending very much for the interview. Last this cooperation in the upcoming leading physical products with September you were appointed period? advanced software and data president of Honeywell, Turkey Frans Van DEURSEN: In 1992, analytics to support a smarter, and Central Asia (Azerbaijan, Honeywell opened its first Turkish more connected, safer and more Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan office in Istanbul, with a staff of 10 sustainable world. What is your and Uzbekistan). Can you please people. It was the start of what was assessment of the adoption of inform us about Honeywell to become an outstanding growth IIoT and digital transformation Turkey’s new vision, structural story for a company that today has across the Turkish and Central plans, long and short term 300 people across three offices in Asian markets? How does strategies? Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. Honeywell provide solutions to Frans Van DEURSEN: Turkey is a strategic market companies and institutions in Honeywell is one of the world’s for Honeywell – a bridge between this field? largest and most advanced Europe and Central Asia and the Frans Van DEURSEN: One of technology companies, with a company’s headquarters for the the main tenets of Industry 4.0, and focus on connected solutions that Central Asia region. The Central the lynchpin of Honeywell’s modern make industries more productive, Asia region includes countries such portfolio, is the Industrial Internet of efficient, safe and secure. We do this as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Things (IIoT). IIoT refers to the ability by combining hardware systems Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. - to get greater visibility of, and value for a range of industries – from These countries are all experiencing from, operations by connecting aviation and defence, to buildings rapid urbanization, a significant the large number of hardware and smart city developments, to rise of a middle-class population, systems, or ‘endpoints’, that exist industrial plants and refineries, to growing demand for energy and within typical industrial operations. warehouses, logistics and safety resources, and huge investments The vast quantity of data these critical operations – with innovative in infrastructure construction. endpoints generate every minute software and data analytics tools. Turkey’s leading airlines, is aggregated, and stored and Because we have been developing including MNG, Pegasus and analyzed either locally or remotely industrial hardware applications Turkish Airlines, invest in the from anywhere in the world. By for more than 130 years, we latest software and hardware harnessing data in this way, IIoT understand how technology can technologies from Honeywell to enables industrial companies to be applied to improve operations in make their operations safer, more unlock intelligence, from their data, virtually any industry. efficient and comfortable. Our helping them lower costs, improve By combining this domain CTS800 engine, produced under a productivity, efficiency, security, expertise and hardware capability 50/50 partnership with Rolls-Royce, and safety, and best position their with advanced software is a core component of Turkish operations for growth. engineering, Honeywell can Aerospace Industries’ T129 ATAK That’s why it’s an exciting time produce modern solutions to some helicopter and Turkish Light Utility for Honeywell We provide the of the biggest challenges facing our Helicopter. Honeywell systems are endpoints that manage, improve industries today – including cyber also at work in some of Turkey’s and collect data across an industrial security, worker safety, productivity best-known buildings, including operation. We provide the security improvements, and fuel efficiency. the Isbank Towers, the Ford Otosan systems that protect this data from Our objective in Turkey is to take factory, the Kanyon AVM shopping ever-evolving cyber threats. And this expertise and apply it to mall, the Polat Tower and the Hilton we also provide the hardware and Turkey’s large industrial programs – hotel in Istanbul. software-based aggregation tools from airports to high-rise buildings We also have energy-efficient that interface with these endpoints to rail infrastructure. We’re a proven refining and petrochemical and harness the data they generate, local partner for Turkey, helping manufacturing systems and turning it into business value for it meet its indigenous industrial processes in many of Turkey’s customers. growth objectives, and that is also most important industrial facilities. Turkey benefits from ambitious a strategy that is only going to grow For example, the Tüpras and industrial sectors that understand for us. Socar oil refineries, and Petkim’s the value technology investment Defence Turkey: We know petrochemical manufacturing can yield, and with our end-to- that Honeywell considers Turkey plants, all employ Honeywell end capabilities we can expect to be one of the emerging and industrial automation systems significant growth in IIoT-related growing industrial markets. In to reduce energy consumption, technologies across Turkey in the this context, what would you improve production efficiency, and near-term . like to say regarding Honeywell’s raise output quality. There’s very Defence Turkey: What are current position in Turkey’s few, if any, industrial sectors in Honeywell’s core capabilities, industrial development from Turkey where we are not present. technologies, products that building technologies to energy, Defence Turkey: Honeywell’s are focused on aerospace and aviation and defence industries, technologies are at the forefront defence? DEFENCE TURKEY 60 ISSUE 91/2019

Frans Van DEURSEN: Honeywell’s aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defence and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more for both commercial and defence customers. Our hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies and airports. For defence, we have a combination of mechanicals – such as engines and auxiliary © Honeywell power units – and software- based avionics and connectivity systems that help ensure mission We have close partnerships with cabin, passengers now expect to success and maximize in-theater almost all airlines, and maintenance be able to live stream TV, stay in performance. We focus on providers such as Turkish Technic, touch with colleagues, family and helping military customers reduce in our country. With the growth of friends, and browse the internet in unplanned downtime across civil aviation in Turkey, we are seeing the same way as they do at home defence platforms, improve aircraft our partnerships and customer base or in the office. operational performance, including continue to expand in this area too. Because we have the hardware in hot and dusty environments, and Defence Turkey: Honeywell systems on the aircraft, as well as extend fleet lifecycles through a is also allocating significant the connectivity equipage and the series of mechanical and avionics resources in SATCOM technology. software solutions to turn data retrofit, modification and upgrade What would you like to say about into operational intelligence, we’re solutions. these services that can provide seeing huge upside right across our Defence Turkey: Honeywell flexibility to both commercial connected aircraft portfolio. is an important solution partner airlines and military fleets in life Defence Turkey: In the of Turkey in terms of software cycle management and cost? Turkish market, we see that and hardware support in civil What type of requests are you you have adopted a growth and military aviation. Could seeing for the procurement of oriented approach with strategic you please clarify for us the such technologies and services partnerships rather than a direct existing commercial airline in Turkey, as a market booming sales-oriented approach. Within clients as well as the scope of each passing day in the aviation this frame, how do you cooperate these collaborations? How do industry? Could you please with companies in the aerospace you assess your position in civil discuss the current status and and defence industry? In addition aviation in Turkey? share your future expectations to that what is your assessment Frans Van DEURSEN: with us? on SME collaboration? Honeywell works with both Turkish Frans Van DEURSEN: I talked Frans Van DEURSEN: Airways and Pegasus Airlines, about the rising prominence of IIoT Instead of just fulfilling the offset supporting their initiatives to earlier in this interview, and it is no requirements in any project, our increase operational efficiency different for the aviation industry. strategy is to include the existing and safety within their fleets. Here, connected technologies local capabilities in Turkey into our Three years ago, Turkish Airways have an increasingly large role to integrated supply chain. building selected Honeywell’s GoDirect play in improving the performance closer cooperation with both military Fuel Efficiency software to reduce and economic sustainability of and civil aviation companies of all fuel costs and associated costs, operations. sizes across Turkey. For example, saving up to 5% yearly on aircraft Today, pilots use tablets to there are the capabilities in Turkey operating the software. Pegasus improve navigation, update flight to produce, and maintain, some Airlines is a major operator of, and plans on the go, or view real-time parts of the engines, mechanical indeed was the European launch weather information, increasing systems, APU, air thermal and customer for, our cutting-edge passenger safety and securing more landing systems locally. We are IntuVue™ RDR-4000 weather on-time arrivals. Airline operators capitalizing on this engineering radar, which can produce a 3D, 180 can download real-time data to skillset and expertise because it degree display of weather from the monitor fuel usage or share aircraft supports the growth of Turkey’s ground up to 60,000 feet and up health and usage information with industry and helps our customers to 320 nautical miles ahead of the maintenance personnel for better get service where they need it most aircraft. predictive maintenance. And in the – locally. ISSUE 91/2019 61 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 62 ISSUE 91/2019

Defence Turkey: Could you please inform us on the latest © Turkish Aerospace status of the T129 Atak and T625 Multi-Role Helicopter program? What is your approach regarding new programs like T-FX, ATAK- 2 and General Utility Helicopter? Frans Van DEURSEN: T129 ATAK is a very successful platform offering very high performance and delivering outstanding mission success. Our LHTEC CTS800 engines play an important role in this success. The next step will be the export of the T129 ATAK to other countries and we are T129 ATAK Helicopter actively supporting this initiative. The CTS800 provides superior Defence Turkey: What are you like to convey a message to performance to the T129 ATAK, your growth predictions for the the readers of Defence Turkey? especially in high altitude and hot Turkish market in the next five- Frans Van DEURSEN: Whether weather conditions, meaning the year period? our customers are running petro- platform can deliver mission success Frans Van DEURSEN: Turkey chemical plants, aircraft fleets, in a wide variety of operating is recognized as an emerging or skyscrapers, their operations environments and therefore market and one of the world’s are generating vast quantities of extending its attractiveness to a newly industrialized countries. data – data that has untapped wider export market. Turkey’s economic significance customer value locked within it. is partially attributed to the Our technologies help customers © Honeywell country’s growth, which has been extract that value and, in doing achieved despite global economic so, enable them to make better headwinds. While many countries informed decisions that improve around the world have experienced the safety, security, efficiency and increasingly sluggish growth, productivity of their operations. We Turkey experienced a comparably are committed to supporting our high average percentage of gross customers with our cutting-edge domestic product growth over the technology and connected solutions LHTEC CTS800 last few years. in the future as we did in the past The new multirole helicopter Despite macro-economic and are very proud to be partnering T625 GÖKBEY made its maiden fluctuations that have the potential with Turkish aviation companies, flight on 6th of September 2018 to impact local economies around and those in many other industrial and will undoubtedly be another the world, we continue to maintain a sectors, to ensure this new era of success story. For the T625, we good level of confidence in Turkey’s connected, digitalized operations have delivered the engines that are long-term growth opportunity. continues to be profitable for Turkey essentially the same engines used Defence Turkey: Lastly, would and the Central Asian markets in the T129. Honeywell has extensive solutions both in mechanic and avionics systems and we therefore have a lot to offer new platforms coming into the market. Our solutions span everything from radar altimeters, auxiliary power units, wheels and brakes, satellite communications, cockpit systems and displays, air and thermal systems, cabin management and entertainment, navigation and radios, terrain and traffic awareness, actuation, sensors and engines. There are many very capable local OEMs in the Turkish defence industry, and it is our expertise and © Turkish Aerospace portfolio breadth that helps them be even more competitive. GÖKBEY -Turkish Lightweight Class Utility Helicopter ISSUE 91/2019 63 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 64 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkish Defence Industry’s Vanguard Aselsan at IDEF ‘19 At the forefront of the Defence Industry, Aselsan is positioned once again to impress local, regional and international audiences at IDEF 19 with leading-edge technology at their booth. Turkey’s pioneering and leading defence industry company Aselsan to showcase an array of crucial and innovative products

Aselsan, creating products used under electromagnetic environments operationally with the AKKOR & that contain threat factors. PULAT active protection product The MUKAS System was family, will be a pioneer in the world designed on a single vehicle where in active protection systems. Communication Electronic Support Aselsan Rapidly Rising and Electronic Attack capabilities in HF, UHF and VHF frequency in the field of Active Another First From Aselsan Protection Systems bands can work in unison. The in the Field of EW system capabilities include high In last decade, the importance The effective use of Electronic accuracy direction findings, of main battle tanks (MBTs) has Warfare (EW) Systems, which has efficient jamming, deception, signal increased in the modern operational been rapidly developing in recent detection and signal analysis. By environment, and as such, rocket years, has an important role in means of these design features, (RPG) and anti-tank guided missile operations and enables strategic it is Turkey’s first Communication (ATGM) usage against MBTs has superiority between parties Electronic Warfare Simulator and a increased in parallel. Traditional by strengthening defence and comprehensive system that is not passive armors have become coordination among allied troops. common in the World. inadequate in protecting MBTs; hence, During the operation, the On the other hand, the RAKAS taking new kind of measures becomes parties can be faced with either the tactical field training simulator is an ultimate necessity. jamming or deception of their radar designed as a single system where In order to meet this emerging and communication systems or both Radar and Communication demand, Aselsan has started working attempts to collect the intelligence Electronic Support and Attack on active protection technologies data of the threat zone. When these capabilities can work together. and developed the PULAT System circumstances occur, it is important The System is applicable of using as a first outcome. PULAT was to experience the impacts of it and both for Naval and Land platforms developed in a very short time span how to counterattack or apply realistic and its outstanding features are with great effort and was qualified countermeasure techniques. detection and classification of by testing against hundreds of RPGs For this purpose, Aselsan the radar signal, automatic multi and ATGMs. It started to be used continues to develop the most target tracking via RF and optical by the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) comprehensive Project as a first sensors, radar and electronic attack in M60T MBTs. PULAT, one of the in Turkey; RAKAS and MUKAS in simulations, jamming and deception few Active Protection Systems (APS) order to train experts who will have of the target communication used operationally in the world, has advanced technical capabilities system in HF, UHF and VHF increased the survivability of Turkish while experiencing the realistic EW MBTs. environment. Under this context, the © Aselsan Aselsan, ever-growing in active MUKAS System as a first training protection technologies, has also system of the project contains both been developing the active protection Electronic Communications Support system AKKOR, specially designed and Electronic Attack capabilities. It for ALTAY MBTs. AKKOR is currently has completed its user acceptance at the stage of field tests and will be tests in the field successfully and delivered to the TAF along with ALTAY now it is ready for operational use. MBTs mass production. Meanwhile the RAKAS System that combines Radar and Communication Electronic Support and Electronic Attack capabilities is being developed by Aselsan and is planned to be launched in the upcoming period. MUKAS is a tactical field training system, which was developed © Aselsan for Turkish Armed Force (TAF) M60T MBT’s were fitted by AKKOR PULAT Communication EW Operators to APS learn how to use the system efficiently MUKAS ISSUE 91/2019 65 DEFENCE TURKEY

frequency band. Overall, it aims to train radar and communication © RAKAS operators on collecting intelligence data, understanding the effects of Electronic Attacks, analyzing and developing counter ECCM techniques.

Aselsan to Meet Future Needs with NG-MDS The self-protection capabilities of airborne platforms of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) will be improved further with Aselsan’s new generation systems. As threats for airborne platforms High Frequency is Our Expertise Acoustic Sensors of PREVEZE evolve, the countermeasure Besides using wired Class Submarines will be decoys, applied techniques and the communication in the tactical and self-protection systems evolve and Provided by Aselsan strategic field, radio communication improve as well. Aselsan closely Within the scope of the systems are also used according follows this progress and carries PREVEZE Class Submarine Mid- to different requirement and on its efforts to stay up to date by Life Upgrade (MLU) Program, scenarios. For that reason, the HF foreseeing the needs of the Armed acoustic sensors, which are the (High Frequency) frequency band is Forces. Aselsan’s New Generation basic and most important sensor important for radio communication Countermeasure Dispensing group of a submarine, will be systems. The V/UHF Frequency System (NG-CMDS) that is currently replaced with more modern, more band is used for short distance in the development phase, is being effective and indigenous sensors. and short duration communication presented at IDEF‘19 with the first In this context, by changing wet- however the HF frequency band is conceptual design outputs. end units of the Cylindrical Array, used for long distance and long-term As the indigenous product Passive Ranging Sonar, Flank Array communication, for this purpose development effort is continuing Sonar (FAS), Intercept Sonar, Active ground wave, sky wave and NVIS with the contributions of the Sonar and Own Noise Measurement (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) is domestic industry, Aselsan also Systems, the acoustic capabilities used in the tactical/strategic field. actively participates within the of our PREVZE Class submarines Scanning, detection, Direction NATO sub group studies working on will be improved. Finding (DF), location fixing, parameter these technologies. With more than General Features extraction, recording and analysis 10 companies worldwide, that are ›› Digital output capabilities becomes a necessity for important CMDS System and decoy ›› Minimum ambient noise effect intelligence in the HF frequency band suppliers, the NG-CMDS System of ›› High signal gain like the V/UHF frequency band, and Aselsan has demonstrated superior ›› High front to back signal ratio also attacking has critical importance performance during these sub ›› Low cabling in harming or completely blocking group studies. ›› Modularity the target HF com¬munications and/ The NG-CMDS is designed ›› Sensor BIT feature or causing incorrect data transmission to satisfy the countermeasure ensuring an advantage for friendly dispensing needs of the airborne troops in the tactical field. FERSAH Displayed for the platforms ranging from rotary wing Aselsan has been developing HF platforms to fighter jets, taking into First Time at IDEF ‘19 Electronic Support (ES) and Electronic account the future requirements Within the scope of the Attack (EA) Systems for a long of such needs. The system will BARBAROS Class Frigate Mid-Life time. HF ES/EA Systems are in the provide the infrastructure to use Upgrade (MLU) Project Contract, validation phase and after completion new generation decoys and provide signed with the Presidency of of the field tests, the Systems will be flexible solutions for the varying Defence Industries (SSB), the delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces needs of different platform types. FERSAH Hull Mounted Anti- (TAF). The capabilities of the Aselsan Submarine Warfare (ASW) Sonar will be showcased for the first time ÖZIŞIK CMDS System, that has © Aselsan been in use for a long time by at IDEF ‘19. the TAF and other users around FERSAH is a Hull Mounted the world, is improved for future Sonar System, developed for combat fields. The qualification frigate and corvette platforms that tests of the NG-CMDS are planned will be built or modernized, which to start within 2019 with the pilot operates in the medium frequency production units. band as active and passive mode and its primary task is to meet the DEFENCE TURKEY 66 ISSUE 91/2019

needs of ASW. In addition to ASW, Infrared Seeker of the © Aselsan Aselsan’s FERSAH also has an Indigenous Anti- Tank Missile object avoidance sonar mode. The system consists of 5 units including UMTAS in Serial Production the Sonar Wet-End, Connection Activities continue regarding Box, Power Cabinet, Processor the mass production of the Infrared Cabinet and the Operator Console. Seeker for one of the powerful General Features weapons of the Indigenous Attack ›› Modern signal processing algorithms Helicopter T129 ATAK, the UMTAS ›› Compliance with military (Long Range Anti-Tank Missile). environmental standards The UMTAS infrared seeker ›› Ability to work independently could be used efficiently up to ›› Integration into Combat 8km with the help of the image transferred to the marksman in Management System HİSAR Air Defence Missile ›› Extensive Built-In Test (BIT) feature cases where the target is either in or ›› Water-cooled cabinet structure Imaging Infrared Seeker out of the line of sight against fixed ›› Acoustic data recording Continues to Prove its and mobile targets with its “fire- ›› Training simulator Performance in Ballistic and-forget” and “fire-and-update” ›› Open architecture and modular Test Activities modes. The seeker is capable of; design ›› Performing lock-on and automatic ›› User friendly interface The Imaging Infrared Seeker target tracking functions over the (IIR) being developed for the image transferred by the seeker to HİSAR projects by the Aselsan the marksman’s monitor marked by ACAR to Target UAVs Micro- Electronics Guidance and the user prior to firing in the fire- Aselsan widened its ACAR Electro-Optics Sector Directorate and-forget mode. Surveillance Radar Family, which is successfully accomplished its target ›› And in the fire-and-update mode, one of the most important members acquisition/ tracking tasks against the seeker can be locked onto the of the homeland security and border high speed target aircraft during actual target tracked over the seeker surveillance product portfolio, with ballistic tests as part of the HİSAR image transmitted from the missile the ACAR-UAV Surveillance Radar Low/ Medium Altitude Air Defence sent to the coordinates of the target to counter the rising threat of mini/ Missile System Projects that are by the marksman and moreover micro UAV’s. The ACAR-UAV being executed in order to fulfil when a new target is identified it is Surveillance Radar is designed Turkey’s air defence requirements. capable of updating by locking onto and developed for detecting and The missile displayed an effective this new target. tracking fixed and rotating wing performance under terminal mini/micro UAV targets. The guidance and with the indigenously ACAR-UAV is a man-portable, all developed high resolution HİSAR weather, day-and-night operable Infrared Seeker with cooling radar system which complies with detector, critical advantages were applicable military standards. gained within the scope of the air The ACAR-UAV can classify defence missile seeker technologies. mini/micro UAV targets with its UMTAS Infrared Seeker automatic classification capability KARAOK Anti – Tank and provides track-while-scan The New and High Resolution Missile’s Infrared Seeker capabilities for 100 simultaneous Version of the CATS System Prototype in Test Phase targets. The ACAR-UAV is designed DASS will be on Call Soon as a fully solid-state Ku-Band The test activities are underway Aselsan launched new radar system. With its 400 of for the infrared seeker prototype generation vision system simultaneous elevation coverage developed for the shoulder launched development activities at the end of and 15 rpm antenna rotational KARAOK guided anti-tank missile. 2018. This new system will feature speed, the ACAR-UAV provides The single–use new generation sensors with higher resolution superior performance in detecting, short range anti-tank missile, compared with the CATS System. tracking and classifying fast and developed indigenously, features This newly developed system is maneuvering mini/micro UAV fire-and-forget mode, and it is planned to be dubbed the DASS targets. capable of destroying heavy Electro – Optical Reconnaissance, armored vehicles by directly Surveillance and Targeting System. shooting them or shooting them In addition to the Unmanned Air from above. This missile could Vehicles (UAV) and aircrafts, DASS be manufactured and utilized by a System could be utilized by rotary limited number of countries in the wing platforms or high resonance world. KARAOK’s infrared seeker is platforms capable of operating being developed by Aselsan. in medium and low altitude and © Aselsan capable of artillery shooting. ISSUE 91/2019 67 DEFENCE TURKEY

platform requirements in a wide © Aselsan variety ranging from small search © Aselsan and rescue boats to airplane carriers. Following the integration of the Seaeye -AHTAPOT Electro-Optical Director System to the ADA Class TCG Burgazada corvette, the Seaeye Systems to be respectively integrated to the TCG Kınalıada and the Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship the TCG Anadolu, feature the characteristic of being the first genuine naval surveillance systems that are fully designed and manufactured with local resources. DASS Electro – Optical Reconnaissance, The Seaeye Group, which will be Surveillance and Targeting System the main vision system of the Turkish The CATS System infrastructure Navy and Turkish Coast Guard as will be utilized in the DASS System of 2019, is composed of the PİRİ, and the higher resolution versions AHTAPOT, KIRLANGIÇ, LİS, ORFOZ resources, is the backbone of the of the sensors existing in the CATS and the MARTI systems, designed aforementioned defence systems System will be used. for all naval platforms of all sizes. revealed in order to automatically The DASS System features the Aselsan will be introducing detect and track numerous Mini/ SWIR Camera, Laser Point Tracker the PİRİ - Infrared Search and Macro UAVs and eventually destroy and Acute-Angled Day Television Tracking System into utilization the threats with laser guns in an active options. Additional sensors may in 2019. It is the most competent and coordinated manner without be integrated to the system on and effective infrared band radar resorting to the use of ammunition. account of its distributed sensor system in the world, developed in The aforementioned new structure and critical amenities may line with the demands of the Turkish generation ship defence concept is be provided during the production Armed Forces and named after structured in a way to be embedded and test procedures of the system. the great Turkish Sailor PİRİ REİS. over the PİRİ - Infrared Search and The DASS System is planned to The security of the Multi-Purpose Tracking System named after the be launched into mass production Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) the great Turkish seaman PİRİ REİS. PİRİ in 2020. TCG Anadolu will be maintained in maximum with the Laser Warning will automatically detect and track System (LWS) capable of perceiving hundreds of threats simultaneously, Turkish Navy’s Sea laser threats from the enemy used then transfer these targets over the Eyes Provide Vision with the PİRİ System which is Laser Defence System (LDS) in the capable of detecting and tracking all most optimal order, the high-power Aselsan’s naval electro -optical threats around the vessel, again with laser guns within the LDS will destroy systems in different sizes and Aselsan’s advanced technological these targets in turn and therefore the characteristics have started to infrastructure. swarm drone attacks threatening the be included in the Turkish Naval Very few countries in the world ship will be neutralized. In this way, Forces inventory in respect to naval are capable of fulfilling their all of Aselsan is forming a hybrid solution their own requirements regarding with high technology which it has electro-optical reconnaissance developed with the company’s own and surveillance of their own Naval resources. Forces in the full sense. Aselsan’s With the Swarm drone defence Seaeye group eliminated the foreign systems making great progress dependency in naval electro-optical in Anti - Drone Systems in recent systems. years, Aselsan is ready to fulfil its responsibilities in the protection of the Turkish Naval Forces. Aselsan Solutions Against Newly Emerged Threats STAMP - The Star of Exports Aselsan introduced new generation ship defence systems has been Renewed against Swarm Drone Strikes that The STAMP Remote Controlled emerged as a new generation Stabilized Machine Gun Platform, threat in order to neutralize the high which has been sold to 19 different combat capability of the battleships. countries so far, is being displayed The Seaeye Group, designed and with a more capable, smaller and manufactured fully with indigenous lighter design as the STAMP-2 at IDEF19. DEFENCE TURKEY 68 ISSUE 91/2019

fire when the ammunition in the © Aselsan system decreases. The action limits of the STAMP-2 are increased as well and with the help of the precise stabilized router, the STAMP-2 could also be utilized without directing it towards the target under surveillance mode. One of the renewed features Aselsan’s New Generation Touchscreen of the STAMP-2 system is the Smart Cockpit user interface. In the updated system, the size of the screen admired by users and is composed has been increased to 19 inches. of two touchscreen displays with The STAMP-2 Remote The simultaneous display of the a size of 8 inches x 20 inches x Controlled Weapon System has day vision and thermal camera 10 inches. While decreasing the been developed in line with the images over the screen provide a workload of pilots, these cockpits changing user requirements and it great advantage to the user during elevate flight safety to the maximum will be introduced at IDEF19. The implementation. The improved user level. demand is growing rapidly for the graphic interfaces and embedded MATE was developed to be STAMP-2 System that is sold to the training simulator are on par with compatible with the civil aviation Turkish Naval Forces and different popular computer games on the standards of the European Aviation countries abroad. This system market. In this way, it is possible Safety Agency (EASA) and the provides near area defence against to specialize in the utilization of General Directorate of Civil Aviation potential asymmetric threats the system in a more pleasant and (SHGM) enabling pilots to manage related to naval platforms even practical way. all systems over the helicopter via under challenging environmental the touchscreen cockpit displays. The navigation, communication, circumstances. 7.62mm, 12.7mm Aselsan’s Touch Operated Smart machine guns and 40mm grenade identification for friend or foe, launchers could be integrated to Cockpit Debuts with GÖKBEY electronic battle and electro -optical the STAMP-2 system that could The new generation smart systems of the helicopter were be remotely commanded by an cockpit of the T625 GÖKBEY designed by Aselsan as well. operator. With the assistant of its Lightweight-Class Utility Helicopter The T625 GÖKBEY Utility laser distant meter, day and night and all its avionic systems were Helicopter’s flight and task vision cameras, automatic target developed by Aselsan. One management software was also acquisition and tracking, precise more solution was added to developed by Aselsan. This stabilization and automatic ballistic its competitive and innovative software allows the helicopter application capabilities, the system solutions in the global aerospace to conduct Performance Based continues to increase its high market with this new generation Navigation up to the level of shooting performance in respect to smart cockpit. RNP 0.3 (Required Navigation surface and air targets. As the leading association of the Performance 0.3) in all civil air The training simulator, improved Turkish defence industry, in order to spaces across the world. With the user interface and precise stabilized fulfil domestic and foreign demands, help of Aselsan’s indigenous digital electro -optical system stand out Aselsan successfully conducts the map and obstacle detection system among the updates to the STAMP-2 development and manufacturing of software, the aim is for pilots to be System. The system stands apart the most critical avionic products able to conduct secure flights even from its international competitors used in helicopters, aircraft and under the harshest conditions. with the help of the new features unmanned air vehicles, and the added by Aselsan. On account of integration of these systems to air Turkish and Global Marines the under-deck ammunition feed platforms as well as the after sales are Under the Guard of capacity, the ship crew is able to services. feed ammunition to the system The first hover flight of the Aselsan Deniz Electronic without being exposed to counter T625 GÖKBEY Utility Helicopter Warfare Systems project was executed under the The Naval Electronic Warfare main contractor ship of Turkish (EW) systems identify friend and Aerospace and equipped with foe platforms around the surface Aselsan’s new generation smart or underwater platform through cockpit indicators. This indigenous perceiving and categorizing the avionic system was successfully electromagnetic signals sent by the accomplished on September 6th, radar devices over them. These are 2018. the most crucial systems to assist the The new generation smart commander of the vessel in making cockpit MATE (Modular Avionics the proper decisions according to Touchscreen Environment) is the friend or foe categorization of ISSUE 91/2019 69 DEFENCE TURKEY

country’s first Landing Helicopter © Aselsan Dock (LHD). © Aselsan Compared with their competitors, the ARES and AREAS series Aselsan Naval EW systems have many technological effectiveness superiorities and they could be integrated to the underwater and surface platforms mass production of the SARPERTM of friendly and allied countries. System that became operational Negotiations with numerous over the ANKA was accomplished countries are being conducted for and the system was delivered. the integration of these systems The AESA SAR Pod system is to the naval ships of the world, a lighter and more compact new increasing the export of such generation SAR system that fulfils systems with high added value. the tactical reconnaissance and the platforms. Since the systems surveillance requirements of the operate completely in a passive AESA SAR POD to Take Part in Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and manner, they cannot be detected Aselsan’s SAR Product Group that could be used as a disposable by hostile platforms as they perform One of the leading companies load in air platforms. The AESA their tasks. Moreover, through the of the Turkish Defence Industry, SAR Pod features advanced actively operating EW systems, Aselsan continues to generate capabilities such as walk detection by interfering with the radars of indigenous solutions towards mode and could be used for the hostile platforms directing the radar system requirements various purposes over manned/ the missile or the guided missile of our country. With the justified unmanned and civilian/ military air threats towards the platform with pride of introducing numerous platforms in different sizes. This is the help of the electromagnetic radar systems to the utilization of a product capable of competing in signals sent, they stand out as an our Armed Forces since the 90s, international markets. indispensable component as part Aselsan bears the responsibility The ASEA SAR Pod’s diameter of the self - protection task of the arising from being the pioneer is 16 cm, its length is 94cm and it is platform. These systems operate company of the sector and lighter than 23kg. With the help of as a sub-component of the National continues its intense activities. its POD structure, it was designed Electronic Warfare Suite (NEWS) The AESA SAR Pod developed to enable an installation under the and could be utilized at a high with the high technology, that is wings as well as the air frame. In reaction speed and high efficiency owned by only a small number this way, simultaneous utilization level in order to minimize operator of countries, emerged as a result with different sensors such as interaction. of perseverance and a steadfast electro - optical sensors under the Aselsan Naval EW Systems schedule and it will contribute to air frame was rendered available in contain the product groups the security of our country. the platform. Following the image named the ARES (Aselsan Radar The Synthetic Aperture Radars capture from distant ranges via ESM System) and the AREAS (SAR) are used by being integrated the radars and the acquisition (Aselsan Radar Electronic Attack to satellites or manned/ unmanned of mobile targets, these targets System) with different versions in air vehicles enabling the imaging of could be identified with the electro accordance with various platform the earth in night and day and under - optical sensors. With the help requirements and fully indigenous all types of weather conditions of SAR capability, by comparing equipment, software and including rainy and cloudy weather, the images captured in different algorithms. A cooperation was built and the identification of naval intervals over a given region, the with the Naval Forces Command targets and mobile ground targets. minor changes over the field as well Research Center Command SAR radars are being used in as the structural changes such as (ARMERKOM) in the design of the reconnaissance and surveillance buildings, roads or airports may be systems and in this way a high level implementations in the military identified of effectiveness and field success area and for activities such as could be achieved. the imaging of agricultural areas, The aforementioned systems crisis management and urban and could be integrated to many regional planning in civilian areas. different platforms such as The final acceptance tests of Submarines, Frigates, Assault the first imaging and mobile target Boats, Corvettes and Support acquisition radar SARPERTM Ships so far and soon they will be Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) integrated to the Multi-Purpose System developed by Aselsan with © Aselsan Amphibious Assault Ship, the TCG the ANKA Unmanned Air Vehicle Anadolu platform which will be our (UAV) was completed in 2016. The DEFENCE TURKEY 70 ISSUE 91/2019

Otokar Exhibits Two New Armored Vehicles During Press Meeting at Its Arifiye Plant by İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ Operating in the defence sector since 1987 and providing services to the Armed and Security Forces of 32 allied and friendly nations in five continents besides Turkey with over 30,000 military vehicles (including LandRover Defender tactical vehicles), Otokar revealed the prototypes of Turkey’s first electric drive armored vehicle AKREP-II Armored Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle and URAL Special Operations Vehicle, which is the new version of ENGEREK Special Operations Vehicle to the local media during an exclusive press meeting held on April 24, 2019. The press meeting held at Otokar’s plant in Arifiye, Sakarya was hosted by Otokar’s General Manager Serdar GÖRGÜÇ In the meeting, stating that Turkey was drawing the world’s attention © Otokar with its competitive products in defence industry, Otokar General Manager Serdar GÖRGÜÇ said, “The products and vehicles manufactured by our defence industry are being appreciated in global scale. As Otokar - Turkey’s only indigenous land systems manufacturer - we have been increasing our added value to our country with the vehicles and technology we produce in this field. Otokar is the supplier of the NATO and the United Nations and more than 30,000 military vehicles manufactured by Otokar with the company’s own technology, design and implementations are being Manager GÖRGÜÇ said, “According considering the contemporary actively used in Turkey as well as to our observations, a requirement expectations and against the future in the world. The reputation of our for a low silhouette armored vehicle threats and added it to our product vehicles exceeded beyond our with high ballistic protection that range. We expect AKREP-II to be borders; we reached a competitive enables the integration of many successful particularly in the export level in the world with the help of weapon systems in addition to the markets with its high firepower, the vehicles we manufacture. Otokar primary tasks of reconnaissance and superior protection and survivability, is no longer a company in defence surveillance has developed in our its high maneuver capability, low industry manufacturing and selling users. Our AKREP vehicle, which silhouette and agility.” we added to our product range in products, it reached the level of a GÖRGÜÇ: “It was company that exports its know-how 1995, secured contracts both in our country and in foreign countries designed in line with the and conducts technology transfer Technologies of the Future” from Turkey”. and it was a low silhouette platform operated by a crew of 3. By making Noting that AKREP-II was GÖRGÜÇ: “We Steer the use of the know-how and high designed as a modular platform Innovations in Land Systems” technology we own, we developed adaptable to different tasks, and the new generation AKREP-II Stating that as a result of the that they developed the vehicle in a way to enable benefiting from the changing threats during the last © Otokar 20 years, the need for the vehicles technological facilities in maximum that could be used in armed patrol, extent, GÖRGÜÇ said, “The reconnaissance and in military circumstances of the battlefield operations on urbanized terrain has and the expectations of the end increased and that they developed users are changing constantly. The the new generation armored vehicle armies wish to benefit from the AKREP-II to this end, Otokar General operational advantages and the logistical efficiency of technology ISSUE 91/2019 71 DEFENCE TURKEY

in the highest level. Therefore, the expectations for new generation vehicles and solutions are increasing in the modern armies. They wish to utilize the technological solutions that would increase the efficiency and performance. By taking all the aforementioned expectations into consideration, we designed AKREP- II in a way to enable integration with all contemporary and future technological infrastructures. For instance, the AKREP-II that fitted with appropriate equipment for the long-lasting reconnaissance and surveillance missions will be able to transmit the data, obtained by © Defence Turkey onboard advance identification and recognition systems, simultaneously for the hybrid and autonomous ageing scout cars, produced the to the digital information systems. armored vehicles of the future. 1960s. So the AKREP-II seems as With this feature, AKREP-II will be a Our target is to render AKREP-II a a good replacement. The AKREP- pioneer in transferring the advanced leading product in the technology II is intended for surveillance and technologies to the military field as exports of Turkey.” force recon/combat reconnaissance well.” missions. But when equipped with Underlining that AKREP-II will 90 mm gun it can also provide close be displayed at the 14th IDEF ‘19 AKREP-II Armored Combat fire support to combatants. Otokar International Defence Industry Reconnaissance Vehicle has a plan to make AKREP-II be Fair this year for the first time, and Developed by Otokar as a private ready for the sale to the export that they have been working for venture the AKREP-II Armored customers in next one year. months to present the vehicle in a Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle is Various weapon options are special configuration at the event intended to meet both export and proposed for the low-silhouette for months, GÖRGÜÇ continued, local customers’ requirement. It is AKREP-II Armored Combat “When we spoke of technological worth mentioning that a number Reconnaissance Vehicle. The developments of course alternative of countries, including the ones Technology Demonstrator version fuels remained in our agenda. We in Africa, operate thousands of of the AKREP-II that revealed to the designed AKREP-II in line with the media at the Anechoic Chamber in alternative powertrains. AKREP- EMI/EMC Test Centre (as part of II is equipped with electric motor its currently ongoing test program and improved battery packs will be AKREP-II will undergo EMI/EMC displayed at IDEF ‘19 as Turkey’s tests during next days) is fitted with first full electric drive armored Otokar’s new BOZOK remotely vehicle. Offering agility, low thermal operated turret system armed with signature, high speed and silence a 25 mm automatic cannon and a advantages all at once compared coaxial 7,62 mm machine gun. The with the traditional armored second prototype to be displayed vehicles, AKREP-II features the during IDEF ‘19 Fair is fitted with a electric motor that is sufficient low-weight two-person turret armed for fulfilling the challenging with a 90mm low-pressure gun specifications set by the armies (such as either CMI Cockerill® CSE across the world. Fulfilling the 90LP). Otokar General Manager tactical performance expectations Serdar GÖRGÜÇ disclosed that in the best way, AKREP-II also they are currently in negotiations provides advantages especially in with an undisclosed potential fuel efficiency, mobility, survivability customer who has requested the and in respect of integrated 90mm gun armed version. Live firing logistical support.” tests of AKREP-II with 90 mm gun is Noting that AKREP-II would planned to take place in 2019. become a milestone for Otokar and The AKREP-II in surveillance and Turkey, GÖRGÜÇ added, “With force recon/combat reconnaissance AKREP-II, Otokar gained a unique configuration has a crew of three; know-how on the implementation of Driver, Gunner and Commander. electric drive vehicle technology to However, all the main functions of armored vehicles. This development this vehicle can be implemented by has the characteristic of a first step DEFENCE TURKEY 72 ISSUE 91/2019

the crew of two. The Driver sits in the center of the vehicle upfront and has access to a modern re-programmable sports car like three large flat-panel multi-function displays. Commander (left) and Gunner (right) sits behind the Driver and can control sensors, radios and 25mm gun the AKREP- II is carrying. Both Commander and Gunner have a large multi-function display and Gunner can control the 25mm remotely operated gun via control stick with multi-function buttons. Vehicle is also fitted with a mast-mounted long-range day/night observation system with 360-degree surveillance capability. Two propulsion options are proposed for the AKREP-II Armored Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle. © Otokar The version revealed to the media at the Anechoic Chamber at Serdar GÖRGÜÇ – Otokar General Manager Otokar plant in Arifiye is fitted with novel full electric drive/propulsion common subsystems with COBRA- with BAŞOK 7,62 mm turret system, technology including a pair of II and being considered as a first ARMA 8x8 with 30mm remote alternators/DC motor (procured from step of Otokar to unmanned combat controlled MIZRAK-30 RCWS and a undisclosed foreign company and vehicle field. RABDAN 8x8 (without any turret, it each generating 180kW, around is going to be fitted with a BMP-3 250hp) and ALTINAY’s battery turret in the UAE). URAL Special Operations The URAL Special Operations packs (can be mounted both in the Vehicle (ENGEREK-II) front and in the rear of the vehicle) Vehicle is an open-topped light that generates around 500hp. With The prototype of URAL Special armored vehicle operated by a crew existing ALTINAY’s battery packs Operations Vehicle, which is the of five and can be used for long- AKREP-II has a range of 250km on a new version of ENGEREK Special range reconnaissance and special single charge and the battery packs Operations Vehicle that based on operations. The vehicle offers cross- can be recharged within 3 hours. The LandRover Defender 110 tactical country mobility with high off-road second version, which is currently vehicle was also displayed during the performance and well-balanced under development, will be fitted with media tour that took place after the power-to-weight ratio. It features a a 450hp diesel engine. An ongoing press meeting at the Otokar Arifiye 4x4 wheel drive layout and an open development effort for this version plant along with company’s other architectural design configuration. is scheduled to be completed in a vehicles; TULPAR Light Tank, URAL While the ENGEREK was year. Thanks to its full electric drive Internal Security Vehicle with BAŞOK featuring only armored under- technology AKREP-II has an extra 7,62 mm turret system, COBRA-I protection for the fuel tank and punch in performance (compared Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), underbody composite armor that to diesel propulsion version) when COBRA-II APC UN version with open provides protection for the crew needed and could also execute cupola, COBRA-II APC with ÜÇOK (5+1) against only anti-personnel its mission silently in high-threat 12,7 mm turret system, ARMA 6x6 mines exploded underneath environments without radiating any thermal and acoustic signature. © Defence Turkey The AKREP-II can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules and A400M military cargo aircraft. This means the AKREP-II can be flown directly into the area of operations and can roll off their transports ready to go to work. Having a weight of around 11 tones the AKREP-II offers similar ballistic protection capability with COBRA-II (according to open sources the baseline vehicle is STANAG 4569 Level 3 compliant). Its armored monocoque hull is fabricated from high-hardness armor steel. The AKREP-II also uses several URAL Special Operations Vehicle (ENGEREK-II) ISSUE 91/2019 73 DEFENCE TURKEY

the vehicle, the URAL Special Otokar Accomplished an Export GÖRGÜÇ: “We Invested TL Operations Vehicle features both of US$ 211 Million in 2018 1 Billion in R&D in 10 Years” side armor (up to waist-high and provides protection from Sharing information on the Stressing that their aim was to small arms fire) and improved developments in the defence become a global brand in defense underbody protection for heavier industry and Otokar’s export industry and they have proceeded mines explosion as well as a activities in the meeting, Otokar towards this target with courageous ballistic protection for the engine General Manager GÖRGÜÇ told steps GÖRGÜÇ said, “Regarding compartment. that the world’s defence industry the land systems, we have been The URAL Special Operations expenses reached the level of US$ manufacturing vehicles in world Vehicle has three weapon mounts; 1.7 Trillion in 2017 and 22 percent standards that are capable of Front (rotating gun mount and of this amount was composed of competing with the global players. weapon adaptor for a 5,56 mm or equipment procurement and said, We invested TL 1 billion in R&D in 7,62 mm caliber weapon), Back “Our sector’s export performance the last 10 years. We offer our R&D (rotating and height adjustable in the first three months of 2019 center equipped with the latest gun mount and weapon adaptor increased by 60% compared with technologies to the utilization of for a 5,56 mm or 7,62 mm caliber the same period of the previous both the defence industry and other weapon and a Main Gun Ring at year and the exports per kilogram sectors. In addition to the product the roof (gun pintle and weapon exceeded US$ 46 in defence export and R&D facilities, last year adaptor for a 5,56 mm, 7,62 mm industry. Our President of Defence we included the technology transfer or 12.7 mm caliber weapon and Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR into the services we provided. a 40 mm grenade launchers). For announced the export target for The years 2019 and 2020 will be rapid deployment by air, URAL 2019 as US$ 3 Billion. As Otokar the years where Otokar shifts up Special Operations Vehicle can be we will be doing our best to reach the gear in the exports. We will transported by the C-130 Hercules these critical targets. The light tank endeavor to renew the record we and A400M military cargo aircraft TULPAR we introduced in France broke last year in exports. We and by CH-47F Chinook heavy last year was admired in global have been attending the events lift helicopters (as an under slung scale. On account of the delivery organized across the world in order load). The vehicle can, in theory, be of the tactical wheeled armored to strengthen our international transported internally by Chinook, vehicles, the orders of which we cooperation and make use of although the weapons mounts have received last year, we doubled the opportunities regarding our to be removed to allow this. our exports in 2018, and achieved targets identified for opening to export revenue of US$ 211 Million. brand new markets. This year, GÖRGÜÇ: “TULPAR Light 82% percent of our defence our target markets in exports are Tank to be Displayed in industry turnover is composed of South America, Africa, Middle Turkey for the First Time” the exports”. Noting that URAL, East, Eastern Europe and the Far COBRA-II and ARMA vehicles drew East. We will achieve the targets Expressing that the TULPAR intense interest in 2018, GÖRGÜÇ we identified, with our wide variety Light Tank has been included added, “We successfully delivered of vehicles in defense industry and into their product range during the armored vehicle orders we our technology transfer capability”. last year will be displayed for received last year from our country At the 14th IDEF ‘19 International the first time at the IDEF ‘19 Fair, and from foreign countries, United Defence Industry Fair to be held on GÖRGÜÇ extended the following Nations being in the first place. Our 30 April - 3 May, Otokar will exhibit information: “The light weight class delivery continues in 2019 as well. its newest platforms and products tanks assuming active roles as a Our TULPAR vehicle displayed a to the participants and visitors at reconnaissance and fire support successful performance in the its stand located Hall 7, in TÜYAP vehicle in modern armies have firing tests held at two different Fair & Exhibition Center. Ambulance been standing out as an increasing countries”. version of COBRA-II 4x4 wheeled demand in the sector, especially armored vehicle (already entered when the changing battlefield © Otokar Turkish Navy service and delivered conditions and the differentiating to an undisclosed export customer threats are taken into consideration. for UN missions) and TULPAR-S In accordance with this tendency, (the new member of TULPAR family, and by starting with the expectations a multi-purposed vehicle platform of the end users from around the which retains basic features of various geographies of the world, standard TULPAR whilst maintaining we designed the TULPAR Light the amphibious capability) will be Tank by combining our experiences, among 12 vehicles to be displayed engineering capabilities and R&D at Otokar stand. Serdar GÖRGÜÇ facilities. Our light weight tank disclosed that an unnamed Far East successfully completed the firing country has declared its interest to tests it went through in Europe last TULPAR-S and officials from that year and was tested by two different country will pay a visit to Turkey users in 2018.” during IDEF to inspect the vehicle. DEFENCE TURKEY 74 ISSUE 91/2019

Collins Aerospace; “We are Committed to Our Customers and Partners in Turkey” Defence Turkey caught up with Collins Aerospace Vice President - Middle East & Africa, Mr. Talel KAMEL, during IDEX 2019 to get first-hand information on the recently established company and ongoing transition process. We also took the opportunity to ask him about their goals and expectations for the Turkish market Defence Turkey: How would by coalition forces in the region you best describe Collins for years. Our offerings include © Defence Turkey Aerospace, a unit of United secure communications, avionics, Technologies Corp. Could you ejection seats, sensors to name a please provide some key facts few. With ARINC, we are a leading about the company for our provider of airport systems and readers? critical infrastructure protection in Talel KAMEL: Collins the region. And on the commercial Aerospace, a unit of United side, we were very successful in Technologies Corporation (UTC), is developing strong partnerships with a leader in technologically advanced airlines and operators. and intelligent solutions for the Our organizational structure global aerospace and defence reflects our desire to ensure our industry. Created in 2018 by bringing customers have the broadest together UTC Aerospace Systems portfolio of solutions and systems at and Rockwell Collins, Collins their disposal. Our six newly-defined Aerospace has the capabilities, strategic business units are centered comprehensive portfolio and on product capabilities to better expertise to solve our customers’ serve our customers. They include: toughest challenges and to meet Avionics, Aerostructures, Power İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ - Editor of Defence the demands of a rapidly evolving & Controls, Interiors, Mechanical Turkey Magazine with Talel KAMEL - global market. Systems and Mission Systems. Collins Aerospace VP - Middle East & By building on the strengths and Defence Turkey: Could you Africa talents of UTC Aerospace Systems give us an overview of 2018 from Talel KAMEL: Collins and Rockwell Collins, we have the Collins Aerospace’s point of view Aerospace wants to deliver the ambition at Collins Aerospace to and could you elaborate on your industry’s most advanced products redefine aerospace and particularly targets for 2019? and services portfolio. We enable what is possible in the areas of Talel KAMEL: Collins high-integrity solutions across intelligent aircraft, integrated and Aerospace’s ambition is to redefine commercial, business, and defence optimized aircraft products and aerospace and it’s more than a bold spheres. Consider the future of services, and advanced defence statement. As global competition in intelligent aviation and defence systems. the aerospace industry is growing ecosystem. Few companies Defence Turkey: Can you in intensity, at Collins we want to touch more components of elaborate on the core capabilities lead the way in delivering on our this ecosystem—or have more of Collins Aerospace, locally and customer expectations for speed, opportunities to create intelligent, around the world? agility and value. Our combined interconnected systems that Talel KAMEL: With a team of strengths will provide the ability to design-in performance and design- 70,000 highly skilled and talented deliver disruptive innovations thanks out cost—than Collins Aerospace. employees, including an engineering to strong resources invested in For example, a new aviation data- workforce of more than 16,000, research and development. driven business model will soon Collins Aerospace has a strong Defence Turkey: Could you enable airlines to access their data global presence, with operations elaborate on the targets of that’s delivered over our high- at 300 sites worldwide. Turkey is a your company in the defence & assurance global networks. For key market for Collins Aerospace, aerospace sector and how do you the first time, our customers will and we are well positioned to envision the company ten years be able to easily manipulate this deliver the solutions that our civil from now in the sector? What data for operational and market and military customers need. Our does the future hold for Collins advantage. And whether it is military solutions have been used Aerospace? airborne intelligence, surveillance ISSUE 91/2019 75 DEFENCE TURKEY

and reconnaissance; blended live and virtual training; or a ground-air network tailorable to mission needs, Collins Aerospace is committed to delivering strategic advantage in the battlespace of the future. DEFENCE TURKEY: How much time, effort and money does Collins Aerospace set aside on R&D annually? Talel KAMEL: Collins Aerospace invests US$2.5 Billion in R&D every year, which demonstrates our commitment to innovation. Defence Turkey: What are the major programs, both domestic and international, that Collins Aerospace is currently involved in? Talel KAMEL: On both the domestic and international sides we are involved in all major commercial and defence programs. We have a large portfolio of products and services to support our customers. Our ability to drive aerospace technical innovation, provide world class aftermarket support and maintain a relationship with our mutual airline customers that makes us a valuable partner to OEMs, and we’ll continue to make those big, bold investments, that will ensure we continue to be the aerospace provider of choice. Defence Turkey: Let us focus on Turkey. When did Collins Aerospace first start looking at Turkey? Both UTC (such as SEEK EAGLE/ DB-110 recce pods) and Rockwell Collins (such as MFDs and CDUs manufactured by Aselsan under license, communications and electronic equipment and technical services for the TAF, image generation and new liquid crystal on silicon projection systems and MiQ seating platform for the THY airplanes) have been working closely with their Turkish military and commercial customers and partners to help Turkey, one of the world’s most promising high growth countries. How would you summarize Collins Aerospace’s involvement in Turkey over the last two decades? Talel KAMEL: Collins Aerospace has been involved in multiple endeavors supplying content on both military and commercial platforms and developing indigenous/local manufacturing capabilities. Collins Aerospace will continue to build upon existing partnerships. Defence Turkey: How does Collins Aerospace approach the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TAF) ongoing defence and space related modernization programs such as the Turkish Air Force’s National Combat Fighter Aircraft (TF-X) and the Future Jet Trainer [T-X HurJet]? Talel KAMEL: Collins Aerospace’s expansive portfolio is uniquely positioned to provide the TAF with a suite of complimentary products and solutions. Collins defence ecosystems and connectivity are defining the battle space. DEFENCE TURKEY 76 ISSUE 91/2019

Defence Turkey: Could you elaborate on the existing © TurAF capabilities and performance of Turkish defence and aerospace companies? Talel KAMEL: We are committed to the region in the long-term, and specifically to Turkey. Our strategy is to continue to invest locally, helping to build a regional defence & aerospace industry, in line with the regional policies, develop new partnerships and train local talent to strengthen our presence. Our objective is to continue to serve our customers in Turkey with the highest standards of TurAF 142nd Squadron (Call Sign Ceylan) is equipped with DB-110 EO/IR operational excellence and help reconnaissance pods and assigned to recce duties them in their future growth with Aselsan for the local production and Alp Aviation? Do you have the most innovative and trusted of MFDs (such as MFD-268E3 any plan to explore further solutions and services. and C5) and CDUs (such as CDU- opportunities to expand the Defence Turkey: How can 900) for both helicopters (such extent of cooperation between Collins Aerospace’s technologies as Black Hawk, Sea Hawk and Collins Aerospace and Turkish can help Turkey achieve its Cougar) and aircraft (such as companies and to sign further defence and aerospace related CN235 and C-130) in TAF service. cooperation agreements with aspirations? Rockwell Collins’ avionic and other Turkish companies in the communication systems were near future? © Cem DOĞUT also used under the HeliMod- Talel KAMEL: Partnering for II Program. Meanwhile during success through complimentary the Eurasia Airshow on April 25, collaborations will enable Collins 2018 UTC Aerospace Systems Aerospace and local partners to signed a wide memorandum of expand the existing reach. We will understanding with Alp Aviation continue to explore and identify to cooperate to begin phased various avenues to collaborate. production of components Defence Turkey: Would you Talel KAMEL: Expanding local within UTC Aerospace Systems’ like to add anything in the way of capabilities of Collins Aerospace Kidde Dual Spectrum Automatic a message to our readers? innovative technologies, and Fire/Explosion Suppression Talel KAMEL: Collins advanced solutions will have a (AFES) Systems for military Aerospace is committed to our positive impact on the defence and ground vehicles at Alp Aviation’s customers and partners in Turkey. aerospace industry. facilities in Eskisehir, Turkey. We are redefining aerospace with Defence Turkey: Can you Can you elaborate on the current an unwavering commitment to elaborate on the other military status of collaboration between provide disruptive technologies to and commercial programs that Collins Aerospace and Turkish address the increasing demands of Collins Aerospace would like to companies such as Aselsan the future pursue in Turkey and cooperate on with local industry? What is the extent of your collaborations in Turkey? Talel KAMEL: TF-X and HurJet are two strategic programs that Collins Aerospace is currently pursuing. Through increasing our existing presence and focusing on indigenous content and solutions. We are committed to growing and collaborating with local industry leaders in Turkey. © TurAF Defence Turkey: Around two decades ago a manufacturing Under a contract that publicized in March 2013 UTC Aerospace provided four DB- licensing agreement was signed 110 reconnaissance pods, along with three fixed/transportable imagery exploitation between Rockwell Collins and systems, as well as training and logistical support services to the TurAF. ISSUE 91/2019 77 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 78 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkish Defence Industry Targets US$ 3 Billion Exports in 2019 President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR and Defence Industry Exporters’ Association Chairman of the Board Latif Aral ALİŞ evaluated the current situation and the export targets for 2019 at the Çırağan Hotel in Istanbul on March 29th Taking the floor at the opening of the meeting, Chairman of the © Defence Turkey Board of Directors Latif Aral ALİŞ, evaluated the export performance of the Turkish Defence Industry in 2018 and indicated that the export performance of the first three months of 2019 increased by 60% compared to the previous year. Stating that they are pleased with the export figures, ALİŞ pointed out that the defence industry had risen with a homogeneous development of US$600 Million in the first quarter but it hadn’t started running yet. Emphasizing that the number of companies and Defence Industry President of the Defence According to the information we investments significantly increased Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR said, received, the target of US$3 Billion during this period, ALİŞ also stated “The increase in the export figures set for 2019 does not include the that most of the new companies is pleasing but it is far below our MILGEM and ATAK platforms are working in the defence industry. expectations. We have prominent © Defence Turkey companies and outstanding © Defence Turkey products in the international market.” This significant increase in the first quarter of 2019 is also reflected in the figures. Turkish Defence Industry companies completed sales worth US$175 Million in January, US$171 Million Latif Aral ALİŞ- SSI Chairman of in February and around US$250 Prof. Ismail DEMİR- President of Defence the Board Million in March. In the same period Industries of 2018, these figures were US$106 of Pakistan and the T129 ATAK ALİŞ underlined that there is a Million in January, US$149 Million helicopters for the Philippines. This pleasing increase in the value-added in February and US$147 Million in figure is expected to increase with per kilogram of defence industry March. the start of these projects. products. “The value-added per kilogram in the Defence Industry approached 46 dollars, so we are © Defence Turkey selling technology now.” Noting that the current position of the Defence Industry is still behind the five largest exporting countries in the world, ALİŞ stated that their target is to become one of the top five major export companies in the world within a few years, “We aim for 60% growth in the first six months of the year. Turkish products became quite competitive in the global market in terms of quality and price. Their value in the world has increased now.” ISSUE 91/2019 79 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 80 ISSUE 91/2019

IAG - Providing Full Vehicle Armoring Solutions In an interview with Defence Turkey magazine, Alper ALPAY- General Manager of International Armored Group / Transparent Armor Systems FZE shares insight on the company’s facility in Turkey, their STANAG-4569 Level 2a certification and long list of successful deliveries spanning the globe

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Defence Turkey: International Armored Group (IAG) was © IAG established in 1996 and has 20 years of experience specializing in the fields of design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing of armored commercial and tactical vehicles. Could we start our interview with a brief summary of IAG’s position in the global armored vehicles market and its footprint? Alper ALPAY: That is correct International Armored Group was established in Canada in the 90’s and now has over 20 years of experience in the armoring industry. Over the years we have Guardian 4x4 APC grown to become one of the most minibuses, armored cash in transit Defence Turkey: The 8.2ton technologically advanced armored vehicles and armored security/sentry Guardian Xtreme is presented vehicle manufacturers in the world. booths. as having superior ballistic and We invest heavily in R&D making Defence Turkey: What can mine/blast protection compared us the market leader in vehicle you tell our readers about to other vehicles in its class. certifications and breakthrough IAG’s Mine-Resistant Ambush Recently, it has been tested for designs and technologies in the Protected (MRAP) vehicle STANAG-4569 Level 3a mine/blast armoring field. We have a large solutions? You have exhibited the protection. Could you inform us global footprint with 9 locations Guardian Xtreme MRAP solution about the testing activities? worldwide in Turkey, the United Arab at the IDEX 2019 Fair. Could you Alper ALPAY: The IAG Guardian Emirates, the United States, Canada, inform us about the ballistic and Xtreme MRAP is based on the the United Kingdom, South Africa, mine protection capabilities it commercially available Ford F550 Bulgaria, Italy and Pakistan. We also provides to the user? What can chassis with the 6.7 Liter Diesel have representations in Bangladesh, you tell us about the certification Super Duty engine. The Guardian Iraq and most recently Chile. process and the tests conducted Xtreme comes with a wide variety Defence Turkey: IAG Turkey at the TNO test center in the of variants such as 4x4, 6x6, solid has had a production facility in Netherlands? axles with 5 link rear coil/shock Bursa since April 2014. What Alper ALPAY: Our first fully suspension or fully independent can you tell us about the 2018 certified vehicle to STANAG 4569, suspension. performance of the company the IAG Guardian Xtreme MRAP, Basing the MRAP vehicles on and its daily/monthly vehicle completed its testing at the NATO commercially and globally available manufacturing/armoring accredited TNO test center in the brand such as Ford gives a big capacity? Could you inform us Netherlands. The Guardian Xtreme advantage for easy supply of spare about the current military vehicle is certified to STANAG 4569 AEP 55 parts and lowering the maintenance production and armoring activities Level 2a and 2b for mine protection cost of the vehicle in operation. carried out at your facilities in as well as ballistics however it also With its light curb weight of 8.2 Bursa? passed the additional STANAG Level tons the IAG Guardian Xtreme is the Alper ALPAY: IAG’s Turkey 3a mine testing with flying colors. lightest MRAP vehicle available on facility has enjoyed steady and sustainable growth since we opened it in 2014. Currently we have an extension project underway to double the production area and production capacity with new machinery and capital investments. With these investments, by the end of 2019, our monthly production capacity will reach 50 vehicles per month. In IAG’s Turkey facility we only manufacture concealed commercial armored vehicles such as luxury © IAG sedans, 4x4 Off-road vehicles/SUVs, 4x4 pickups, armored busses and The footage of IAG Guardian Xtreme MRAP -STANAG-4569 Level 3a mine/blast test DEFENCE TURKEY 82 ISSUE 91/2019

the market which has full certification to STANAG 4569 AEP 55 Level 2 and © IAG Level 3a. In addition, the 6.7 Liter Super duty diesel engine and light curb weight gives the Guardian Xtreme an unmatched 49 hp/t power to weight ratio and superior mobility both on road and off-road. Defence Turkey: The Rila MRAP, with a carrying capacity of 12 personnel, is the newest and largest member of the IAG’s Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle product range. The vehicle is reported to have similar The footage of VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 certified Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series vehicle - ballistic and mine/blast protection the Stanag 4569AEP55 Level 2a mine test (Level 4a and 3b). Could you share trucks, buses and minibuses, certification as a result of your with our readers the current Cash in Transit vehicles, armored studies to increase the level of certificates and the ballistic/blast ambulances and many other special protection for these vehicles. tests carried out with the Rila purpose armored vehicles. We are Could you tell us about the tests MRAP? adding new brands and models to carried out at the TNO center in Alper ALPAY: Rila MRAP will our portfolio every month. the Netherlands? be the new member of IAG’s MRAP Concealed armored vehicles Alper ALPAY: We tested our family scheduled to complete its protection level varies from VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 certified testing within 2019. EN1063 BR2 against 9 mm hand Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series The RILA MRAP is designed to gun threat to EN1063 BR7 against vehicle against the Stanag 4569 provide protection up to STANAG 7,62x51 AP (armor piercing AEP55 Level 2a mine threat. Level 4569 AEP 55 Level 3 ballistic and ammunition) threat depending on 2a refers to 6 kg of TNT placed mine protection and additionally the customers’ requirements and under the front driver side tire of the we are planning to test it against required vehicle engine/carrying vehicle. During the test Hybrid 3 test STANAG 4569 Level 4a for mine capability. Additionally, we offer dummies were placed on the driver protection. The RILA MRAP is also fully certified commercial vehicles and rear seat which take 25 different based on commercially available to VPAM BRV2009 VR7 with add measurements with sensors during chassis and it will be adjustable on protection to STANAG Level 2a the blast. All measurements from on 3 well know global brands. It is for blast and enhanced side blast the dummies were in the acceptable available in 4x4 or 6x6 drivetrain with protection to 15kg of TNT detonated range indicating that the occupants solid or independent axles which will 2 meters away from the vehicle as would not suffer any life-threatening give more flexibility to our customers opposed to the standard 4 meters injuries. This earned us the Stanag when choosing the best option for away. Level 2a mine protection certification. their mission requirements. Defence Turkey: You have It is worth noting that our certification Defence Turkey: IAG also become one of the few companies was carried out on the driver side provides low-profile armoring with STANAG-4569 Level 2a front wheel where there are lots of solutions for civilian/commercial vehicles used as VIP transports without compromising the © Defence Turkey appearance of the vehicles. The most well-known of these vehicles are the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Lexus LX570, the more comfortable version of the same chassis. Could you inform us about the ballistic protection level of these vehicles after the armoring process? Alper ALPAY: We are producing over 100 different brands/models of concealed armored low-profile vehicles with over 500 different variants and protection levels. Our concealed armored vehicles production includes luxury vehicles, 4x4 off-road vehicles and pickups, İbrahim SÜNNETÇİ met with Alper ALPAY in IDEX 2019, Abu Dhabi ISSUE 91/2019 83 DEFENCE TURKEY

openings in the firewall for pedals, Defence Turkey: Could you tell the US and Turkey by the end of steering column and passthroughs. us about your customer portfolio? 2019 our total combined armoring This is a very difficult certification to Alper ALPAY: Our architectural capacity will reach 400 units/month. pass as it takes extreme engineering ballistic glass solutions customer Defence Turkey: What can you and know-how to be able to protect portfolio consists of government tell us about IAG’s participation these areas during a large blast. organizations, international aid in the IDEF-19 Fair? How many Defence Turkey: Could you and peacekeeping organizations products will you bring to the inform us about your ballistic such as NATO and UN, Police, exhibition? Will you introduce glass production capabilities and Military, private security companies, new products at the fair? their protection levels? international oil companies, banks Alper ALPAY: We will display the Alper ALPAY: The Transparent and construction companies. following vehicles: the IAG Guardian Armor Systems ® is part of the Defence Turkey: How long Xtreme MRAP, the STANAG certified IAG family specializing in ballistic does it take to armor a vehicle? Is Toyota Land Cruiser 200, as well as, glass, frame systems and doors there a specific timeframe for the the Jaws APC and a Guard Booth. production. The ballistic glass that process? What is IAG’s capacity All vehicles and the Guard Booth we produce are certified for all of the for the production for armored are armored using TAS ballistic protection levels below: vehicles? glass. ›› EN1063 from BR2 to BR7 Alper ALPAY: The armoring Defence Turkey: Is there a ›› NIJ – from NIJ1 to NIJ IV timeframe differs depending on the message that you would like to ›› STANAG 4569 from STANAG 1 to size of the vehicle, armoring level convey to our readers? STANAG 3 and complexity of the armoring Alper ALPAY: We would like ›› UL – UL10 process. We calculate the armoring to thank Defence Turkey for giving Our ballistic glass production timeframe of a B6 Armored Toyota International Armored Group the facility is located in the United Arab Land Cruiser 200 series vehicle as opportunity to share our company Emirates and our 2nd production 1 unit and calculate our monthly history, story and product line with facility in already under construction capacity accordingly. Currently your readers. We are honored to be in the United States which will be our combined monthly armoring featured in your publication and we serving the markets in the US, capacity is 350 units/month and look forward to working together in Canada and South America. with new investments in the UAE, the future DEFENCE TURKEY 84 ISSUE 91/2019

Roketsan’s Smart Micro Munition Product Family Continues to Prove Itself in the Field The Smart Micro Munition options. MAM-C, on the other interest in Smart Micro Munition product family developed by hand, is effective against soft from many countries: “The design Roketsan to meet current and targets such as personnel, and application concept of the future combat requirements, unarmored and lightly armored MAM-L and MAM-C provides consisting of MAM-L and MAM-C land vehicles, radar antennas and its users with the capability of versions, continues to perform as weapon pits. effectively neutralizing time- promised in combat operations. Roketsan has vast experience critical targets, particularly those The Smart Micro Munition, in the integration of its Smart that arise during reconnaissance which can be integrated with the Micro Munition product family and surveillance missions. The BAYRAKTAR TB2 Tactical and with air platforms. Roketsan can precision guidance systems of ANKA MALE unmanned aerial make the munition ready to use both munitions, coupled with their vehicles (UAV) in the inventories on air platforms that have the small size, equate to a solution of the Turkish Armed Forces, the required infrastructure, completing with low collateral damage. Gendarmerie General Command all related integration work within We see other countries turning and the Turkish National Police, a few months. In the event of the their attention to this area, as has been successfully used in infrastructure requiring additional the combination of Mini Smart operations since 2016. Enhancing elements, Roketsan offers its Munitions and tactical UAVs the efficiency of air platforms customers integration solutions represent a more cost-effective with a low payload capacity and as well as logistical and training solution than all other capabilities particularly unmanned aerial support. within the world’s armed forces. vehicles, the Smart Micro Munition Selçuk YAŞAR, President and We are exporting the first lot of this will also enter the inventories CEO of Roketsan, says that they product family in 2019, and we are of friendly and allied nations are expecting to see significant certain that others will follow suit.” in 2019. MAM-L and MAM-C outperform their rivals with not only their technologies, but also their operational experience. MAM-L, with an approximate weight of 22 kg, and MAM-C, weighing 6.5 kg, also stand out as cost-efficient solutions for light attack aircraft as well as UAVs. MAM-C can be used effectively at ranges of up to 8 km, depending on the altitude from which it is dropped, while MAM-L’s range can be extended up to 14 kilometers with its Inertial Navigation System (INS) and optional Global Positioning System (GPS) features. With its high explosive fragmentation warhead, MAM-L is effective against light structures, unarmored ground vehicles, radar antennas and soft targets like weapon pits and personnel dispersed over a large area. In addition, targets that can be effectively hit by the munition are diversified by means of its anti- tank and thermobaric warhead ISSUE 91/2019 85 DEFENCE TURKEY

Newest Member of Roketsan’s Surface-to-Surface Missile Family: TRG-230 The TRG-230 Missile, which was unveiled at the IDEF ‘17 Technical Specifications of the TRG-230 Missile event, is extending Roketsan’s surface-to-surface missile family Diameter 230 mm with a new calibre. TRG-230 can be used at distances of 20 to 70 Weight 210 kg kilometres with its high accuracy and effective fire power. Capable Range 20–70 km of maintaining heavy fire against high-priority targets, the TRG- Guidance GPS* Aided INS* 230 missile provides timely and effective fire support for Aerodynamic Control via the Control manoeuvring units, like the other Electromechanical Actuation System members of the family. The TRG-230 Missile can Propellant Type Composite Solid Propellant be fired from the Multi-Purpose Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Warhead Type High Explosive and Steel Ball (MBRL) System manufactured by Roketsan, or from other Warhead Weight 45 kg platforms with a suitable interface for integration, and can be carried, stored and used in Warhead Effective Radius ≥ 50 m (Highly Explosive) complete ready-to-launch missile configuration inside an insulated Fuse Type Proximity and Precision pod. The missile, which can be used in all kinds of weather Accuracy (CEP) ≥ 10 m conditions, is effective against the following targets: ›› Ports and airports *INS: Inertial Navigation System ›› Assembly areas (vehicles and/or *GPS: Global Positioning System personnel) ›› Precisely identified targets ›› Logistical facilities ›› Enemy artillery and air defence systems ›› Command, control and communication systems ›› Enclosed and semi-enclosed areas, such as caves/shelters “The TRG-230 Missile is one of the newest members of Roketsan’s surface-to-surface rocket and missile family, bringing effective fire power to operations. We offer this missile, which can be launched from different platforms and can destroy a broad spectrum of potential targets, not only to users in Turkey, but also to international platforms as a high- tech solution.” Selçuk YAŞAR, President and CEO of Roketsan stated. DEFENCE TURKEY 86 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkey’s Transparent and Neutral Testing Solution Partner Equipped to Meet the Needs of Global Clients TRtest Company - Bilal AKTAŞ General Manager discusses TRtest’s new test center, strategy and its solution partners. The sector will provide consultancy services, as well as a reliable, accessible and affordable test center. TRtest aims to test the ballistic products to be exported abroad on behalf of the customer country

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Defence Turkey : What can you say about the organizational © Defence Turkey structure, vision, and goals of TRtest which was founded with the aim of establishing, operating, maintaining, and providing training services for conformity assessment infrastructures such as testing, inspection, analysis, demonstration, supervision, certification, calibration, and qualification? Bilal AKTAŞ: TR Test ve Değerlendirme AŞ, started its activities on November 1, 2018, at the Technopark Ankara campus of İvedik Organized Industrial Zone. It was officially established and universities since taking Bilal AKTAŞ: Since our in December 2017 with the your new assignment? What is domestic industry started to partnership of the Presidency your assessment of the sector provide products in terms of Defence Industries (SSB), regarding the existing testing of subsystems for national Turkish Standards Institution capabilities? projects such as ALTAY, (TSE), TÜBİTAK, the Turkish Bilal AKTAŞ: We initiated our ATAK, ANKA, MILGEM, and Armed Forces Foundation study at TRtest with reference to HISAR after transitioning into (TSKGV), and STM. TRTest set the work we conducted with the designing products from simply out with the vision of becoming a SSB before. First of all, we are in manufacturing them, this led to company that meets the testing contact with the SSB to update the need of accessing reliable needs of both national and world this study. Furthermore, we test centers where the companies industry with the aim of being an also identified more than 1,000 producing the subsystems would independent and reliable testing test laboratories accredited by entrust design information of their authority with indigenously TÜRKAK. With the launching of product. Moreover; as valid for both manufactured equipment for TRtest, test-oriented companies domestic and global companies; testing high-technology and in the private sector began to sometimes, companies are value-added products. Main goals contact us, and we are bringing faced with situations where of TRTest can be summarized their talents into our inventory. We they need to use the testing as; keeping inventory of whole now have quite a large portfolio capabilities of their competitors. existing testing infrastructure with the defence industry testing With its corporate structure and in Turkey and ensuring the inventory, TÜRKAK inventory, work ethic, TRtest ensures an effective use of subject testing testing inventory of the Ministry of environment of trust that makes it infrastructure; preventing Industry and Technology, including possible for manufacturers to test redundant investments in testing the non-accredited inventories their products in facilities of a rival infrastructures; and opening such of companies with production- company with TRtest personnel testing infrastructure to companies oriented testing capabilities. In which will secure protection of the operating in Defence Industry and the coming days, we will expand private information. also to various Small and Medium and classify this inventory in order Defence Turkey: Do you Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in other to quickly and effectively match have any infrastructural studies sectors of industry in Turkey and testers with test centers. and marketing activities to worldwide. To accomplish this We will integrate our inventory present the existing test centers goal, we have been creating a study with the existing test as competitive centers to be portal that will make this inventory infrastructures at our universities, preferred by foreign companies visible to all sectors and will sign and I believe that ninety percent of in addition to Turkish companies? agreements through which their the tests required by the domestic What is your vision about this? use will be offered to the military industry can be met in our country. Bilal AKTAŞ: The capability and civilian sectors. The portal Defence Turkey: From your to carry out tests does not only will also serve as an interface for vision, we see that you are aiming concern the necessary equipment accessing the testing capabilities to serve as a bridge that builds but also our trained human of private sector enterprises. trust between companies and inventory. Our study on domestic Defence Turkey: Have you existing test centers in order to test infrastructure inventory conducted a classification meet the needs of the sector began to mature. Marketing these and inventory study on testing rather than being an investor. capabilities abroad is also a part capabilities and test centers Can you explain this in more of our vision. In this context, we within the public, private sector, detail? have contacted certain foreign DEFENCE TURKEY 88 ISSUE 91/2019

companies. We discuss joint investments in testing capabilities © Defence Turkey which Turkey needs as well as marketing of domestic testing capabilities with them. We have test equipment capacity and trained human resources to conduct tests especially in the fields of ballistic protection, textile, and chemical analysis in our country. Regarding the test sites, we have test sites that most countries do not have, and I believe that this potential can be marketed abroad. Defence Turkey: TRtest and test companies sign agreements for the use of test infrastructures. With these agreements, the test companies offer their test Defence Turkey: How do you vests and helmets. This case was infrastructures to the sector evaluate the sector in the field recorded as the first success of under the coordination of of ballistic testing capabilities TRtest. We are equipped to meet TRtest. Can you inform us about and centers? It has a significant the requests from abroad with the scope and objectives of position in the domestic private a transparent and neutral test these agreements? What tests sector in this field. In this service. can be carried out under the context, do you have any studies Defence Turkey: Finally, is coordination of TRtest? on meeting the domestic and there a message you want to give Bilal AKTAŞ: We aim to provide international test requests? to our readers? the laboratory inventory in Turkey Bilal AKTAŞ: We have already Bilal AKTAŞ: Our domestic to customers in a fast and reliable signed contract with Nurol test infrastructure inventory way. Environmental tests, fungus Technologies Inc. and Garanti study began to serve the defence test, Electromagnetic interference Apparel Composites Technology industry sector. I would like to (EMI) and Electromagnetic Industry and Trade Co. Inc. which inform the companies, which Compatibility (EMC) tests and have TÜRKAK accreditation. We could not find a test center to ballistic tests can be carried out began to carry out tests with our conduct the tests they need, that under TRtest coordination. With own trained personnel in these we can help them to fulfill their test TRtest and its solution partners, facilities. Companies with ballistic requirements within the country if the sector will attain the right test infrastructure provide us with they submit their test requests via consultancy service, as well as a the necessary logistic support and the request form at www.tr-test. reliable, accessible and affordable tests are conducted under the com.tr and also I would like to test center. supervision of TRtest. We have thank you for sparing your time to Defence Turkey: There is eliminated dependence on foreign talk with me about our company, a small number of Turkish countries in the testing of ballistic TRtest companies involved in the production of test equipment. © Defence Turkey What are your efforts to increase production, competition, and localization in this regard? Bilal AKTAŞ: As TRtest, with the collection of test infrastructure inventory and test manufacturers inventory, we are starting to see more clearly what kind of insufficiencies or duplicities we have on the subject of testing. To support the production of domestic test equipment; there are plans to establish “Test Centers” for the areas that need testing activities and to equip these centers with domestically produced equipment. ISSUE 91/2019 89 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 90 ISSUE 91/2019

© Leonardo Leonardo Offers Comprehensive Security Solutions to Turkey “We’re very keen to continue to support the security of the Turkish people across a wide range of areas. Building upon our international expertise and the best-practice projects we have already delivered in-country” said Leonardo’s SVP International Marketing and Strategic Campaigns Marco BURATTI to Defence Turkey Magazine

Defence Turkey: What will Defence Turkey: Do you think securing their airspace with tailored Leonardo’s focus be at IDEF your C-UAS solutions could be of Leonardo C-UAS products. 2019? value to customers in Turkey? Defence Turkey: So, there is Marco BURATTI: Leonardo Marco BURATTI: We are aware not a single ‘one-fits-all’ C-UAV will be bringing some of our most that companies in Turkey have product? iconic products to IDEF 2019, started to research and develop Marco BURATTI: No, the including our M-346 advanced indigenous solutions in this area, needs of customers are too diverse trainer aircraft for next-generation however the threat won’t wait for for a single product configuration fighter pilots and our well-known these to mature malicious drone to properly cover such a range AW101 helicopter, a three-engine, activity is a real and present danger of requirements: customised medium/heavy, multi-role platform today and we’re already seeing the solutions are essential. The system that is in currently in operation chaos that drones can cause at is based on an open architecture from the Arctic to the Antarctic. major airports. When Gatwick and and can be tailored with different Importantly, we’ll also be taking Heathrow airports in the UK faced sensors and effectors depending the opportunity to present some suspicious drone activity, it was on the operational requirements of our most recent developments, Leonardo’s Falcon Shield solution of a customer and the size of the such as our Counter – Unmanned that was deployed by the Royal Air facility they’re protecting. Leonardo Aerial Systems (C-UAS or ‘counter- Force in response. Meanwhile, the can also go beyond security and drone’) products. Italian Army and Air Force are also provide added value in other, related ISSUE 91/2019 91 DEFENCE TURKEY

areas, such as in Air Traffic Control/ Management. Defence Turkey: Leonardo has already provided solutions for Turkish air traffic control and maritime security, are there any other fields where your experience could be beneficial? Marco BURATTI: It’s important that I note that Leonardo is able to provide security solutions in almost every field, whether that be critical infrastructure, oil and gas, major events or many others, and I’m referring to both physical and cyber security too. We have © Leonardo extremely strong credentials in the cyber security domain as NATO’s Marco BURATTI: I’d just like already had plans for continued cyber defence mission partner: to reinforce that Turkey is a well- investment in that product: now a relationship that was renewed established and valued partner for we’re delivering on those plans. I’m recently in February when the NATO Leonardo and we’re expecting this making reference of course to our Communications and Information relationship to grow ever stronger new C-27J firefighting configuration Agency awarded us a new 18-month as we continue to provide a best- which we launched last month. contract enabling continuity in the in-class portfolio of products and This further expands the range of delivery of cyber-incident detection services in close partnership with roles that can be performed by the and management capabilities. Turkish customers and industry. For aircraft, cementing its position as the Defence Turkey: Is there instance, when we offered our C-27J most advanced multi-mission aircraft anything you would like to add? multi-mission airlifter to Turkey, we available on the market today DEFENCE TURKEY 92 ISSUE 91/2019

MKEK to Introduce New Weapons and Munitions at IDEF ‘19 Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation is one of the leading institutions for the Turkish Defence Industry. MKEK has been the main supplier of the Turkish Armed Forces since its establishment. With a wide range of products, the company not only serves the Turkish Armed Forces but also takes part in can also be integrated into vehicles Howitzer (BORAN) project to fulfill the International Defence Industry such as VOLVO, SCANIA, RENAULT, the operational requests of the Market by exporting to more than MERCEDES, BMC, ASTRA, KAMAZ, Commando and Infantry units for 40 countries. As in the past, MKEK and VOLAT. MKEK successfully Airborne Operations. The system continues to manufacture world- completed the sub-assembly can calculate its own position renowned defence industry products integration and testing activities in the and identify targets without usual by following the technological project and the qualification activities deployment procedures thanks developments in the world. MKEK for the system were started. The to its modern command and fire will be exhibiting its new weapons company also successfully carried out control systems. It has a minimum systems at IDEF ‘19 the 14th firing tests at different elevation angles range of 17 kilometers and 6400 International Defence Industry Fair in with a total of 40 ammunition using NATO mils (360°) firing capability. Istanbul, held at the Büyükçekmece the 155 mm MOD 274 HE-ERFB/ The howitzer weights around 1800kg TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center BB (High Explosive Extended Range and can be airlifted with a medium- between April 30 - May 3, 2019. Full Bore Base Bleed) Ammunition lift utility helicopter and deployed in This year at IDEF, MKEK will and M107 HE ammunitions. MKEK a short time for fire missions. Design display the Yavuz Vehicle Mounted continues its efforts to reduce the Verification Tests of the M1 and M2 155 mm/52 caliber SPH and the weight and improve the ergonomics type prototypes were successfully Boran 105 mm Air Transportable of the system. When compared to the completed and seven howitzers are Light Towed Howitzer systems which 155 mm PANTER towed howitzer, the expected to be produced in 2020 were previously introduced at IDEF17. YAVUZ self-propelled howitzer offers following the completion of the In addition, MKEK plans to unveil its superior features such as ammunition Product Qualification Tests. newest projects, the 20 mm and carrying capacity (18 rounds), 12.7 mm Gatling-Style Rotary Gun shoot-and-scoot capability, high systems and the 120 mm Mortar maneuverability, armored cabin for 20 mm and 12.7 mm System for the first time in IDEF 19. crew members and ability to climb a Gatling-Style Rotary Gun The company launched these projects 40% gradient with a 30% side slope. In order to meet the needs of with its own resources to strengthen the Turkish Armed Forces, MKEK the Turkish Armed Forces and to initiated Gatling-style weapon increase capabilities of the Turkish The “Boran” 105 mm Air systems projects to domestically Defence Industry. Transportable Light Towed design, develop and produce 20 Howitzer System mm six-barrel rotary cannons The “Yavuz” 6×6 Vehicle MKEK launched the 105 mm and 12.7 mm three-barrel rotary Mounted 155 mm/52 caliber Air Transportable Light Towed machine guns for application on a Self-Propelled Howitzer System variety of air, land and sea platforms, including helicopters, fixed-wing Mechanical and Chemical aircraft, land-based vehicles, and Industry Corporation (MKEK) unveiled naval vessels. The Gatling-style the “Yavuz” 155 mm Self-Propelled Rotary Gun Projects consist of Howitzer Systems mounted over 5 phases including Requirement 6×6 vehicles at IDEF 2017 for the Analysis and Determining System first time. MKEK launched the Requirements, Preliminary Design “YAVUZ” project in April 2016, using Phase, Detail Design Phase, the company’s own resources to Technology Demonstrator Production, develop a 6x6 vehicle mounted 155 and Technology Demonstration mm howitzer system in line with the Tests. Preliminary Design and Detail needs of the Turkish Armed Forces. Design phases of the projects have © MKEK The project was started in order to successfully been completed, and the integrate the existing weapon system Boran 105 mm Air Transportable Light Technology Demonstrator Gatling gun into the MAN 6X6 vehicle. In the case Towed Howitzer System prototypes have been produced. of demand, the howitzer system ISSUE 91/2019 93 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 94 ISSUE 91/2019

howitzers. MKEK also mobilizing its capabilities to manufacture defence products, that are hard to import from abroad, through domestic means. The company launched projects to manufacture guided ammunitions and smart munitions. Additionally, MKEK works on the development of domestic engines that can be used in land vehicles of the Turkish Armed Forces.

120 mm MKEK MOD300 HE-T Tank Gun Ammunition Project 20 mm Gatling Gun Technical System. Within the scope of the One of the latest developments Specifications: project, five different alternatives in the Turkish defence industry was ›› Quick Change Barrel were studied for the system and the the successful testing of 120 mm ›› Weight: 112,5 kg most optimal solution was provided HE-T tank ammunition developed by ›› Muzzle Velocity: 1030 m/s by analyzing the technological MKEK. In line with the requirements of ›› Rate of Fire: 4000-6000 rounds per feasibility, manufacturability, the Turkish Land Forces Command for minute availability, modularity, ease of use 120 mm HE-T Tank Gun Ammunition ›› Action: Hydraulic, electric, pneumatic and costs. Later in the project, MKEK to be used against open and sight ›› Feed System: Linked or linkless designed and analyzed the Barrel, defilade targets, MKEK launched ›› Recoil Force: 9,4 kN Base Assembly, Elevation Assembly, a project with its own resources ›› Dispersion: 8 milliradians diameter, and Breech Assembly, which are the to develop and produce such 80% circle sub-main assemblies of the weapon ›› Operating Temperature Range: -46, system. Following the analysis, sub- +52 ° C assemblies were produced, and the 12.7 mm Gatling Gun Technical weapon integration was successfully Specifications: completed. ›› 12.7x99 mm NATO, ›› Standard NATO M9-linked (Closed Technical Specifications: Loop – Pull Out) ›› Weight: ~10 ton ›› 3-barrel Gatling-style, ›› Barrel Length: 1900 mm ›› Barrel Length: 900 ± 50 mm, ›› Range: 9 km ›› Electrically driven, ›› Ammunition Capacity: 30 rounds ammunition. In this context, MKEK ›› Feeder/Delinker Unit, ›› Rate of Fire: 10 rounds per minute ›› Gun Control Unit (GCU) ›› Traverse: ±3200 mils designed the warhead body, fins, and ›› Total System Weight without ›› Elevation: 800-1200 mils the fuse. Following the production Ammunition: 75 kg, Mechanical and Chemical of the prototypes, wall penetration ›› Rate of Fire: 1000 + 200 rounds per Industry Corporation also carries out and muzzle blast tests were carried minute other strategic projects to provide with an M60-T Tank. During the ›› Effective firing range: 1.700 meters, domestic and national alternatives tests, the 120 mm MKE MOD300 ›› Mean time to repair (MTTR), for the various weapons systems HE-T Ammunition was fired against ›› Mean time between failures (MTBF), and ammunition currently used by the concrete structures/fortifications and ›› Reliability: %0.1 failure rate, Turkish Armed Forces. The changing effectively destroyed the barricaded ›› Dispersion: 5 milliradians diameter, nature of the threat environment and targets. MKEK successfully 80% circle, the lessons learned during the cross- completed the R&D activities in the ›› Light-weight and small size. border operations in Syria influenced project and signed a contract with the R&D initiated by MKEK. the Turkish Land Forces Command for a total of 8000 rounds. The first 120 mm Mortar System 1000 pieces have been delivered and MKEK initiated the project to Research and the product qualification process has design, develop, manufacture, Development Projects been completed. test and qualify a 120 mm Mortar The company has almost completed the production of the 120 mm tank ammunition family with the 120 mm HEAT-MP-T Tank development of the 120 mm HE-T Ammunition Development Project and HEAT-MP-T ammunition. 155 MKEK will produce the mm MOD 274 HE-ERFB/BB artillery Combustible Cartridge Case, Case rounds have been manufactured Adapter, Case Base, Electric Primer, and delivered to Turkish Land Forces Fuse, and Propellant as part of the for the Fırtına and Panter/Yavuz project. The High Explosive Anti- ISSUE 91/2019 95 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 96 ISSUE 91/2019

Tank Multi-Purpose Tracer (HEAT- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Modular Propelling Charge MP-T) projectiles use shaped charge Ammunition and Weapon Projects System Development Project explosive to defeat armored and soft targets and can be fired from both L44 MKEK also started different The “Modular Propelling and L55 smoothbore guns. During the projects to integrate assault rifles Charge System” used with the firing tests, the projectile successfully and grenade launcher systems into MKEK product 155 mm Extended penetrated 430 mm RHA armor at Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Range (ER) High-Explosive (HE) 1000 meters with high accuracy. T-155 S/P FIRTINA Power Pack Projectiles is currently supplied MKEK has started the qualification Integration and Procurement Project from abroad. On December 22, activities for the ammunition. MKEK owns the intellectual 2016, MKEK launched the “155 property rights to export T-155 Fırtına mm Modular Propelling Charge Howitzers. However, the power System Development Project” with 120 mm Gun-Launched pack requires an export license, and its own resources to domestically Laser Guided Missile this creates an obstacle regarding develop propelling charge modules Development Project the overseas sale of the vehicle. To compatible with the 155 mm overcome this obstacle, MKEK has Extended Range Ammunition MKEK started the “120 mm been conducting studies to find an used by the Turkish Armed Forces. Gun-Launched Laser Guided Missile alternative solution. In this context, The Design Verification and Project” on January 25, 2018, with its the company has started the design, Testing Phase of the project was own resources in order to meet the production, and procurement successfully completed in March needs of the Turkish Armed Forces. activities for the T-155 Fırtına Howitzer 2019 in accordance with STANAG Within the scope of the project, power pack and signed a contract in 4224 (Safety and Suitability for MKEK aims to develop and produce December 2018. Service) and ITOP 4-2-504(1) indigenous Laser Guided Anti-Tank (Safety Testing of Artillery Ammo) Missiles which can be launched from documents. The system is ready for 120 mm tank barrels. The Missiles RDX-HMX and Aluminum (Al) mass production and the contract will have a minimum range of 5km Powder Production Projects negotiations are underway. and 750 mm RHA armor penetration Composite fuels, gunpowder, capability. The contract negotiations and pyrotechnic materials are highly are still ongoing under the project. valuable chemicals as energetic Spectral Flare materials. Aluminum (Al) Powder, Development Project 155 mm Precision-Guided RDX (Hexagon) and HMX (Octagon) Within the scope of the Ammunition Development Project are used for various types of “Spectral Flare Project” MKEK aims Polymer-Bonded Explosive (PBX) to domestically develop/produce MKEK currently produces the compositions and these materials two different types of decoy flares standard 155 mm Extended Range are currently imported from foreign called Type-1 and Type-2, which Ammunition and the 52 caliber sources. To meet this need within the can be deployed from existing Weapon System with an effective country, MKEK has started the “RDX- “Countermeasure Systems” in order firing range of 40 km. In addition HMX and Aluminum (Al) Powder to counter/confuse new generation to the standard 155 mm Extended Production Projects” with the aim advanced infrared homing missiles Range Ammunition, MKEK is also of providing domestically produced by imitating heat signatures of the working on the production of a guided explosive composition solutions. air platforms. ammunition system for the 155 mm Laboratory tests carried out with the Fırtına Howitzers. In this context, the produced samples resulted in the company initiated an R&D Project with desired characteristics and quality OZOK Hand Grenade Project its own resources. With this project, and MKEK successfully completed The “Stun Grenade” project MKEK aims to acquire the capability the development and production proposed by Martyr Lieutenant to locally produce Precision-Guided activities of RDX, HMX and Al powder Ozan Olgu KÖREKE and Sergeant (GPS/INS) Munitions that can be with local resources. First Class Mustafa ORMAN is used against armored or unarmed named as “OZOK Project” in fixed targets with known coordinates memory of Martyr Lieutenant Ozan within a 60+ km range. Thermobaric Explosive Olgu KÖREKE. Thanks to its small Production Project size and lightweight, it allows the Thermobaric explosives (TBX) soldiers to carry more grenades cause significant destruction in and it can be thrown further than confined spaces such as caves, similar systems. When detonated, shelters, tunnels, and headquarters it creates a loud sound and creates than conventional explosives a shock effect. Project studies by producing more heat and were initiated, and the first tests overpressure than conventional of the grenade were successfully explosives. MKEK has started an R&D completed. Project for thermobaric explosives and munitions. ISSUE 91/2019 97 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 98 ISSUE 91/2019

STM - The New Global Player in Defence Making its mark on critical projects, the tender for the modernization of the the security of these developed such as projects in navigation, Acosta 90B submarines of Pakistan in platforms, cyber security stands out autonomous systems and cyber 2016 as part of the activities regarding as a strategic area of activity for STM. security, STM has been assuming a the submarines. Cyber security has become a critical leading role in the defence industry by The Pakistani Fleet Replenishment issue for the overall security of the carrying the know-how acquired in line Vessel Project was designed from country and STM’s main approach with its target of indigenous production scratch in line with the demands in this area is the identification of the to the international level. of the Pakistani Naval Forces. It is threat through intelligence activities STM Savunma Teknolojileri the greatest military vessel export before it emerges, or it causes a Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş is one project accomplished in the Turkish vulnerability and adopting measures of the most crucial players in the defence sector. In the project, which accordingly. The STM Cyber Fusion defence industry with its know-how was delivered in 2018, in addition to Center, which is a first in Turkey, is and experience which spans thirty the design and equipment package, offering Cyber Threat Intelligence, years and in line with a decree of the STM provided technical support to Cyber Operations and Harmful Defence Industry Executive Committee the Karachi Shipyard. Continuing Malware Analysis services within of 1991, it was established in order to to deepen its know-how with each the aforementioned framework. provide consultancy to the Turkish accomplished project, STM has With its developed infrastructure Armed Forces and Presidency of built a knowledge-base in which and competent staff, the company Defence Industries and to serve in the its capabilities are increased and is presently providing services to development of critical technologies. cultivated with each project. numerous civil and governmental Today, the company conducts institutions. its activities under three primary Indigenous Autonomous Systems The integrated indigenous divisions: engineering, technology cyber security decision support and consultancy with the support with Advanced Technology system CyDecSysTM provides and guidance of the Presidency and STM has been working toward services such as automatic the Presidency of Defence Industries. developing critical technologies and software that analyzes threats and Developing its capabilities with the place great importance to R&D studies. offers improvement methods. This help of its know-how in engineering The autonomous drone systems software automates operations and experience STM has been used for kamikaze and surveillance, such as building network topology, contributing to the defence industry developed by the engineers of STM vulnerability scans, classification of our country with valuable projects to this end through indigenous based on risks and forming attack mainly on areas of military navigation, resources, are among the indigenous trees and supports the establishment autonomous systems and cyber defence technologies that Turkey has of the national vulnerability database security while executing its activities gained in recent years. Known as the and management of cyber security for sharing its capacities with friendly kamikaze by the public, the ALPAGU procedures. CyDecSys, introduced by and allied nations. Actualizing its recent is the first indigenous fixed wing smart STM, stands out as a critical product investments particularly in export ammunition system, the KARGU is the in information technologies security -focused growth, by entering the list of rotary wing smart ammunition system, and is an important complementary Top 100 compiled by Defence News the mini UAV TOGAN with surveillance product in cyber security. magazine in 2018, STM was included and reconnaissance purposes and in the group of the world’s top 100 the ALPAGU BLOCK II has continued The Goal is to Become defence companies. to be developed by being equipped with more powerful features. STM a Global Player Advanced Engineering is providing outstanding tactical Within the Vision 2023 framework capabilities to be used by the Turkish established by the Presidency, STM Experiences in Military Armed Forces in operations for the aims to achieve export -based growth Naval Platforms fight against terrorism and security and enter the league of 50 countries So far STM has assumed critical operations. Positive feedback is being on the list of the Defence 100 in the tasks in many projects, design, given regarding the KARGU which is next five years. Focusing on becoming construction and modernization and currently included in the inventory and a global player by developing detailed engineering activities for battle which used in active operations in the projects capable of competing on ship platforms. The MilGEM project is field. Presently STM continues, with an international scale, STM will be at the top of these tasks where STM fervent determination, its activities concentrating its investments for the seized the opportunity to benefit from to gain both artificial intelligence upcoming period in the following areas: the know-how and experience of the capability and swarm capability for the submarines and surface platforms, Naval Forces Command. Proceeding autonomous system group. unmanned vehicles, cyber security with the engineering experience and artificial intelligence. STM also gained through the MILGEM project, Effective Solutions in places significant importance on the building of new cooperation relations STM acted as the main contractor Cyber Security within the scope of the project for with friendly and allied countries, the modernization of the AY class In addition to manufacturing providing consultancy, support and submarines, again with the support of technology, STM has been making training towards the establishment of the Naval Forces Command and won significant investments in maintaining required infrastructures. ISSUE 91/2019 99 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 100 ISSUE 91/2019

First Version of ADVENT Software Completed Doğan ÖZDEMİR - C4I Surface Programs Manager, Havelsan ADVENT, a new generation Combat Management System (ADVENT CMS) has been accepted by the SSB after an intensive testing process and the first version has been put into service in the KINALIADA corvette. The system has been in developed by the Turkish Naval Forces and HAVELSAN A.Ş. since 2010, ADVENT software is a result of about 6 million lines of code by Turkish engineers and is a candidate to be one of the world’s leading advanced war management systems. It will be commanding team. Within this force. However, because of used in all of our warships, which scope, it will enable the realization the nature of the dynamic and are still under construction and will of the tactical picture based the fast developing Air Warfare be built in the future, as well as in ship and task organization levels, environment, there is a need for ships which will be constructed providing support for situational fast and effective engagement overseas. awareness, threat assessment planning, proper allocation of and prioritization, engagement resources and coordination of this ADVENT CMS; planning and implementation of planning with other platforms. is a completely national and engagement activities. ADVENT CMS aims to fulfill domestic combat management this need by sharing the weapon system that Capabilities to be Gained and sensor capabilities of other ›› has access to fully integrated TDL platforms in the task force and ›› Network -Enabled Capability (NAC) functions through all operator to make the planning throughout ›› Mutual Engagement Capability consoles, the task group taking into The planning and execution ›› is force-oriented instead of single consideration the threats, the units of engagement is calculated ship, and resources to be protected and independently by CMS within ›› responds to the needs of the to meet the plan mutually through the scope of the ship and the network-supported operational execution capability. coordination of this function is approach, ›› Task Force-Focused Services carried out by the Air Warfare ›› seeks to facilitate the user’s quick Instead of Single Platform Coordinator for the overall task and accurate decision-making CMS Capabilities, which through decision support systems, ›› targets a flexible structure in the use of new weapons and sensors. After the first version of ADVENT CMS is installed in the MİLGEM 4th Ship TCG KINALIADA, the following versions will be deployed in the LHD project. ADVENT is planned to be used in all command control systems that the Turkish Naval Forces will supply in the upcoming period. ADVENT CMS will be the central component of naval combat systems. This component © Turkish Naval Forces will meet the command and control requirements of the F-511 HEYBELIADA MilGem Corvette ISSUE 91/2019 101 DEFENCE TURKEY

are offered as ship-focused the CMS. Through ADVENT CMS, ›› Additional Operational Capabilities (navigational plans, regulations, all information shared on TDL ADVENT CMS, in addition to operational plans, search and networks can be accessed by all the basic combat capabilities, rescue, etc.) will be planned and consoles, and the TDL functions it provides assistance in presented by taking into account to be gained will be offered as mine operations, amphibious other platform capabilities where distributed to all CMS applications. operations, defence against operations are mutually carried ›› Dynamic Integration and Flexible asymmetrical threats, search out. Use of Weapons and Sensors and rescue operations, marine ›› Training Capabilities Thanks to this capability, it inspection, humanitarian Advanced training capabilities will be possible to support the operations and so on. are offered both in virtual flexible and dynamic integration ›› Additional Capabilities environment and in the real of new weapons and sensors ADVENT CMS will provide a environment. This training can be such as ÇAFRAD, National G/M user-friendly and flexible operator carried out on a single platform etc. to CMS, as well as the mutual interface which is developed basis and can be realized together engagement infrastructure. over the modern hardware and with other platforms that are ›› Rule-Based and Integrated software infrastructure. Moreover, operated with NAC. Decision Support System it will have capabilities such as ›› TDL Functions Integrated with Through this capability, in multiple work space, authorized CMS and Having Access Through case the rules described by the access to functions, dynamic All Consoles operator which are processed help, situational menu, Turkish Currently the multi-link system by the SYS and the detections and English language assistance, functions can be accessed only via which comply with the rules are warning infrastructure with assigned independent consoles. made, it is possible to warn and operator interaction, 2D or 3D With its current condition, inform the operator and to enable status presentation, infrastructure the consoles and the gained the pre-determined actions to be for dynamic data recording and capabilities are not integrated with processed automatically. play. DEFENCE TURKEY 102 ISSUE 91/2019

Meteksan Defence Shows-off Novel and Ready-to-Use Products at IDEF ‘19 At IDEF ‘19 Meteksan Defence is showcasing products that have already entered the inventory and have proven themselves in the field, while also launching new and updated products. Visitors to the event will have the chance to see the latest technological advances and innovations at the company’s booth The products being Helicopter MİLDAR Ready showcased for the first time to Serve Aboard Attack at IDEF ‘19 at the Meteksan Defence Booth are comprised Helicopters of the Future of; MİLSAR, which is a Synthetic Meteksan Defence has Aperture Radar (SAR) and the renewed its Helicopter MİLDAR Ground Moving Target Indicator solution in line with evolving (GMTI) radar that will become needs. The new Helicopter the unblinking eye of unmanned MİLDAR is also making an aerial vehicles (UAVs); C-Band appearance at IDEF ‘19 as a Data Link, which will bring a system that provides a significant breath of fresh air to the field of force multiplier by considerably UAV data links; KAPAN, which enhancing the firepower of sets the standard in air defence modern attack helicopters. against drones and Retinar FAR, Following the integration of new perimeter surveillance radar; the Helicopter MİLDAR into the YAKAMOS 2020, which will T129 ATAK helicopter, and the carry Turkey’s knowledge and successful conclusion of the experience in the field of sonars Selçuk ALPARSLAN - Meteksan Defence project’s acceptance tests in to the future; the New Helicopter General Manager 2017, Meteksan Defence is now MİLDAR, as a fire control radar an impact in the upcoming period. taking the Helicopter MİLDAR for the attack helicopters of the We are confident that our stand into the future by overhauling it future; KEMENT, which serves will be very interesting for the with its own resources according as the infrastructure of network- visitors to the exhibition in terms to evolving user needs. As enabled operations. of the technology and innovation Turkey’s very first fire control Speaking about their being showcased, and we believe radar operating in the millimeter participation at IDEF ‘19 Selçuk visitors will spend a considerable waveband, and equipped with ALPARSLAN, President of time looking at it.” Target Tracking and Terrain Meteksan Defence, said: “IDEF ALPARSLAN went on to share Profiling features, the Helicopter is a reference exhibition that their objectives for IDEF 2021 and MİLDAR is being showcased at illustrates the level reached by the 2023: “Our dream for the future IDEF ‘19 in a newly modified and Turkish defence and aerospace is to demonstrate at IDEF 2021 advanced version, with its mast- sector. We are also showcasing and 2023 that we are a global mounted configuration. It is also what we have achieved to date, brand when it comes to sonars, being displayed in such a way that giving an idea to the world what data links and other solutions. shows both its external geometry type of company Meteksan What we have achieved to date and architecture. Defence is by giving hints of what has provided us the open road to Selçuk ALPARSLAN, President we are poised to accomplish in lead us to that point, to which our of Meteksan Defence, said that the future. Our stand is much focus and enthusiasm is currently the new Helicopter MİLDAR is more crowded than in previous directed. As a shorter-term goal, a reflection of the company’s years. On one hand, we are we would like to see MİLDAR and innovativeness: “The Helicopter showing products that have MİLSAR being showcased on MİLDAR is one of the best already proven themselves on actual platforms by IDEF 2021.” examples of how the concepts of the field, while, on the other, we Meteksan Defence will host all R&D and innovation are utilized in also have products and solutions visitors at its stand number 322C, the defence sector. When we first on display that are likely to have located in Hall 3. started working on it, there were ISSUE 91/2019 103 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 104 ISSUE 91/2019

Technical Characteristics of Helicopter MİLDAR Operating Frequency Band Ka-band Operating Modes Target Tracking and Terrain Profiling (Optional) Maximum Range 12 km (Target Tracking) / 2.5 km (Terrain Profiling) Number of Targets Tracked 50 Environmental Conditions MIL-STD-810F EMI/EMC MIL-STD-461F Low Probability of Intercept Frequency hopping Small size, light weight and low power consumption no other millimeter wave radars showcased for the first time at platforms. Based on advanced being produced in Turkey. We not IDEF ‘19. technologies and an innovative only developed these technologies Technically, the MİLSAR is a architecture, MİLSAR is low in indigenously, but also ensured synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and weight and small in size, and sets that the very first version of the a ground moving target indicator itself apart by requiring only the Helicopter MİLDAR possessed (GMTI) radar. Due to their ability level of power that a tactical UAV all the functions of a modern fire to provide high resolution images can generate. control radar. In time, evolving user in weather conditions in which In the light of the technological needs meant that different physical electro-optical sensors become depth and experience it has dimensions and integration ineffective, SAR and GMTI radars acquired within the scope of options had to be considered. have become indispensable on the MİLDAR project, Meteksan This led us to apply our previously reconnaissance and surveillance Defence has succeeded in developed technologies to a aircraft and satellites. The GMTI developing three different different architecture, and to feature, on the other hand, products: The Helicopter roll out a solution that met the comes in handy for the long-term MİLDAR, the Automatic Take-Off needs of our users precisely. In its surveillance of targeted activities, and Landing System (OKİS) and renewed form, we anticipate that which is one of the main reasons MİLSAR. Meteksan Defence has the Helicopter MİLDAR will come why UAVs stay in the air for many already rolled out the Helicopter to occupy an important place in hours, although the volume, MİLDAR and OKİS as individual the future of attack helicopters.” weight and power consumption products. The Helicopter MİLDAR The Helicopter MİLDAR is also requirements of GMTI radars has already proven its ability to expected to become one of the generally prevents their usage in operate at the desired level of main sensors aboard the helicopter smaller UAVs. performance under the harshest to be developed under Turkey’s MİLSAR is the end product of of environmental conditions, Heavy Attack Helicopter Project, long-standing work by Meteksan even when exposed to constant the contract of which was signed Defence on radar technologies vibration. OKİS, on the other in February 2019. Depending that were first launched in 2007 hand, has successfully completed on the choice of the platform with the MİLDAR project. This, integration trials with different UAV integrators, the system may be in itself, provides cues to the platforms. integrated at different locations system’s performance. As a on the helicopter. The integration system developed by engineers Meteksan Defence Expands of the system onto the mast, which of Meteksan Defence, one of the is the configuration showcased at main features that makes MİLSAR its Data Link Product Family IDEF, is actually one of the most stand out is its ability to be used with C-Band UAV Data Link difficult locations in terms of effectively in tactical UAV-sized Meteksan Defence is also environmental conditions, and so it showcasing for the first time can be considered indicative of the unique and innovative C-Band system’s ability to be successfully Data Links solutions of unmanned integrated in other locations. aerial vehicles (UAVs) at IDEF ‘19. The system being displayed has MİLSAR - The Unblinking already completed many testing processes, and today stands Eye of UAVs out as a working product that The prototype MİLSAR, has reached the final stage of its whose weight, volume and power qualification process. consumption are sufficiently for The UAV data link ensures the system to be a viable payload direct communication between for tactical-class UAVs, is being ISSUE 91/2019 105 DEFENCE TURKEY

the C-Band Data Link developed antenna made of carbon fiber by Meteksan Defence for UAVs composites. Last but not least, emerges as an indigenous data the radome of the non-directional link solution that possesses all of antenna for the air platform has these critical features. been designed in such a way that The directional and non- it is more resistant to ambient directional antenna of the C-Band conditions. Data Link were produced by When determining the C-Band Meteksan Defence indigenously. Data Link’s technical requirements, This has made it possible to Meteksan Defence took advice avoid any potential antenna from the Turkish Armed Forces procurement-related problems (TAF), which ranks among the that may arise during serial world’s leading users of UAVs production in the event of an in operational settings. After the UAV and the ground control embargo, and to increase the level making an analysis of previous station. The data link transfers of indigenousness at a system work related to the ANKA and the necessary commands from level by creating the means to BAYRAKTAR TB2 UAVs, Meteksan the ground control station to the develop and produce broad-band Defence designed a system that UAV, while conveying status and antennas in the 4.4-5.85 GHz band can be used by the TAF and also payload-related information and through domestic capabilities. by friendly and allied nations, once feeds from the UAV to the ground It has also become possible to the qualification process has been control station. The most critically develop antennas in line with the completed. important requirements of a data benefits identified through link and Selçuk Alparslan, President link are its bandwidth, reliably, and budget analyses. Furthermore, the of Meteksan Defence, describes an uninterrupted data transfer, antenna weight has been reduced the C-Band Data Link as an while also ensuring security. significantly as a result of the example of Meteksan Defence’s Deploying the experience it has decision to have the reflective proactive product development gained in different missile projects, surface of the ground unit reflector approach: “The data link studies DEFENCE TURKEY 106 ISSUE 91/2019

KEMENT was displayed during a special demonstration on May 10, 2017 as part of a special session that was joined by representatives of the Presidency of Defence Industries and the Turkish Naval Forces Command. This year, KEMENT again makes an appearance at IDEF 2019 as a ready-to-use system that has already successfully completed its flight tests.

Retinar FAR-Equipped KAPAN to Set Standards in Air Defence Against Drones we have carried out, especially allows such missiles to establish The KAPAN Anti-Drone system within the scope of our missile communication with different developed by Meteksan Defence projects, have granted Meteksan friendly units as they navigate will also be displayed at IDEF ‘19 Defence significant experience towards their target, thus allowing together with the novel Retinar in terms of human resources, for changes in the missile’s mission FAR sensor at the company’s technology, infrastructure and the definition according to changes in booth. business ecosystem. We transfer the target area. Perimeter surveillance radars this experience to areas in which KEMENT was first integrated stand out as an effective solution we identify a need using our into the SOM cruise missile for the detection of drones, which own resources, without waiting developed jointly by ROKETSAN are a prominent present day for an appropriate project to be and TÜBİTAK SAGE. The asymmetrical threat , within the announced. The C-Band Data Link technology of the system makes scope of critical infrastructure and is the product of such an approach. a difference in terms of its band border security applications. Using We are certain that our product width; its resistance to electronic such radars as a starting point, will provide high performance, warfare; its image transmission Meteksan Defence developed the reliability and security to our users, capability; its ability to form and KAPAN Anti-Drone System within as a competent and competitive manage dynamic networks; a brief period of time using its own solution to UAV platform and its low weight, volume and resources, effectively launching it manufacturers,” Alparslan said. power consumption. Furthermore, in 2018. At IDEF ‘19 the KAPAN owing to its software-based design Anti-Drone System is being and its use of an indigenous Meteksan Defence Establishes showcased together with the new waveform, the system also meets Retinar FAR radar system, which Infrastructure for Network- the special requirements of the greatly enhances its performance. Enabled Operation with KEMENT Turkish Armed Forces (TAF). The Retinar FAR is a product KEMENT, a system that Commenting on this prospect, of Meteksan Defence’s in-depth provides network-enabled Selçuk ALPARSLAN, President of capabilities to cruise missiles, is Meteksan Defence, said: “Although also being showcased at IDEF ‘19 KEMENT was developed for cruise for the first time at the company’s missiles, it is a system that harbors booth. all of the functions of a National Network-enabled operation Data Link that can be used by the allows cruises missiles – which armed forces in general. The up- are used to neutralize high- to-date and flexible solution laid value targets from hundreds of out by KEMENT is likely to enable kilometers away – to be launched its evolution into the National Data according to a “fire and control” Link in a fairly swift manner. At rather than a “fire and forget” Meteksan Defence, we are ready principle, which greatly enhances to convert our government’s the effectiveness of the missile and investments in this project for permits the updating of mission the National Data Link, as a cost- parameters. This is precisely what effective approach. Showcasing has been achieved by the KEMENT the KEMENT at IDEF ‘19 as a system, developed by Meteksan system that is ready to serve is a Defence as the prime contractor. strong indication of our resolve in Serving as a special tactical data this regard.” link for cruise missiles, KEMENT In the previous IDEF exhibition, ISSUE 91/2019 107 DEFENCE TURKEY

analyses and rigorous field tests regarding drone detection. This version of the Retinar fields a new antenna that has been designed specifically for the surveillance of air space and for the detection of drones with high performance hardware and special algorithms. The Retinar FAR can detect aerial targets at longer ranges and scan a broader area, thus turning the KAPAN into a more potent drone hunter. Capable of seeing farther with the Retinar FAR, the KAPAN Anti-Drone System neutralizes targeted drones through countermeasure systems provided by Meteksan Defence’s solution partners, such as jamming and laser weapon systems.

YAKAMOS 2020 Sonar environments, and that will surpass aboard ships. The YAKAMOS 2020 to Unveil at IDEF ‘19 its rivals in the global market can be likened to a system that The YAKAMOS 2020 another through its superior capabilities. brings together all previous work. star product of the company, is Due to the enhanced efficiency This process also shows that, in the being unveiled at IDEF ‘19 is the of its power modules, the system event of the YAKAMOS 2020 being new version of the YAKAMOS is capable of operation for longer selected for I-Class Frigates, it will sonar that was developed and periods, while the updates to its be a constantly evolving system, produced as part of the Turkish sensor architecture enable it to following in the footsteps of the Navy’s MİLGEM project. Visitors to detect potential threats over much YAKAMOS.” IDEF ‘19 will have the opportunity greater ranges. Another important development to see a scaled mock-up of the Selçuk ALPARSLAN, President was selection of the YAKAMOS YAKAMOS 2020’s wet end unit at of Meteksan Defence, emphasizes Sonar for MİLGEM Corvettes, the Meteksan Defence stand, as that the YAKAMOS 2020 which will be added to the well as the actual console of the represents the pinnacle attained Pakistan Navy’s inventory. The dry-end units, which is expected to by Turkey in the field of underwater YAKAMOS thus demonstrated be located aboard the ship in the acoustics: “As Turkey’s center its success as a competitive very close future. The YAKAMOS of excellence for underwater product in an international arena. 2020 is expected to be integrated acoustics, we developed the Selçuk ALPARSLAN stressed the first into I-Class Frigates. YAKAMOS 2020 taking into importance of this development The YAKAMOS Sonar is account user needs, evolving from the standpoint of Pakistan, currently serving with great effect threats, technological advances a friendly and allied nation: aboard the TCG HEYBELİADA and the outcomes of our own R&D “This project will supply a highly (F-511), TCG BÜYÜKADA (F-512) studies. The YAKAMOS 2020 is not competent sonar to the Pakistan and the TCG BURGAZADA (F- a system that emerged suddenly Navy. Moreover, as part of 513) corvettes of the Turkish Navy. out of the blue. The YAKAMOS, technology transfer obligations, The YAKAMOS 2020 will see the which we treat like a living system, we will be building a very close addition of many technological has been constantly improved cooperation with the Pakistan and architectural innovations to its upon ever since the start of our Defence and Aerospace Industry. predecessor, while maintaining field industrialization efforts, and every We are constantly improving the experience, proven algorithms and new capability that we have added YAKAMOS, and the sonars we interfaces, as many sonar operators to the sonar has been implemented will deliver to Pakistan shall be have become accustomed to on the versions already integrated the most up-to-date, harboring all YAKAMOS. As a more compact, of the mentioned improvements. competent and modular system With the delivery of the YAKAMOS, with an easily configurable software we will forge yet another long- and hardware architecture, the term and added-value generating YAKAMOS 2020 was developed cooperation with Pakistan. We as a system that will be readily are eagerly looking forward to that adaptable to evolving technologies day.” as well as changing acoustic DEFENCE TURKEY 108 ISSUE 91/2019 ISSUE 91/2019 109 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 110 ISSUE 91/2019

SDT Providing Reliable Turkish Products and Engineering Solutions Worldwide AVCI – Anti-Drone System The SDT AVCI Anti-Drone system is designed to detect, track and defeat Mini and Micro size rotary and fixed wing drones. Various sensor subsystem configurations are available based on requirements. Detection and tracking multiple threats with radar, identifying and tracking of the threats with EO and Thermal Avci Anti - Drone System Cameras, determination of pilot processed and unprocessed F-16 aircraft for the air combat direction using a DF receiver are data are recorded and then training of air forces. Providing available features. The detected analyzed using smart filters. turn-key solutions for various drones can be defeated using The distinguishing feature of units of naval forces for virtual directional /omni-directional the developed system over its combat training centers, SDT has jamming solutions or hard-kill opponents is that it can detect completed internal R&D studies solutions. all narrowband, wideband, Direct and has launched a new product Sequence Spread Spectrum for the Turkish and international Communication (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping markets. Signal Monitoring and Spread Spectrum (FHSS) The company is introducing Localization Systems signals and make them ready for the newly launched product, listening. SMART (Small Arms Trainer), at SDT has developed a new IDEF 2019. SMART is utilized generation of Communication SDT Speeds up in Virtual for providing military/civilian Monitoring and Localization security personnel with an System to respond to all these Combat Training Simulators! easy and cost-effective training needs in the electronic battlefield Since its establishment in aid to improve their basic/ in the most efficient way. The 2005, SDT provides combat tactical marksmanship. SMART system detects narrowband training solutions for the is a compact, portable and and wideband signals with armed forces. Among them are easy-to-install product. With high sensitivity, finds signal Embedded/Live Air Combat its flexible structure, SMART direction and source position Training Systems and Embedded/ lets users create and upload and classifies and resolves Virtual Missile Training their own training scenarios. those signals. All time critical Simulators. SDT’s embedded It supports both computer operations are performed in real and live training products are graphics and video-based time automatically. The resulting currently in use on F-4 and scenario technologies. SMART is a complete training aid with its live feedback and After Action Review features. You can visit the SDT booth to experience all of the features of SMART.

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deployed on a fighter aircraft and delivered to the Turkish Air Force (TurAF) in 2011. SDT developed CGF simulations as well as high fidelity models of aircraft systems such radar, RWR, CM/ECM and missiles for the ESS. The system is fully integrated to aircraft OFP and has gone through several ground and flight tests before final deployment. ESS provides “Constructive” elements into the “Live” environment for enhanced air combat training capabilities. Another version of the ESS solution SDT SAR & LIDAR Technologies (ACMI) which was successfully As one of the important elements was exported to South Korea developed by SDT and certified between 2016 and 2017 for the of SDT’s remote sensing products via flight tests conducted together and capabilities, SAR Systems are use of Republic of Korea Air Force with TAI and the Turkish Air Force (RoKAF). advanced imagery radar systems on F-16 aircraft. SDT’s ACMI that are being widely used for One of the important elements system (pod and ground system) of SDT’s Embedded Simulation Reconnaissance and Surveillance is ready for serial production for purposes on space borne and System (ESS), Air Combat the domestic market as well as the Maneuvering Instrumentation manned/unmanned airborne international market. platforms. DEFENCE TURKEY 112 ISSUE 91/2019

LIDAR Data Analysis by SDT. SDT’s units manage SDT’s image processing team all of the servo drivers on the has recently started to work on tower, the motors, the thermal Lidar data analysis as another sighting device, the laser distance remote sensing application. The meter, the inertial measuring unit, Lidar sensor has aroused interest machine gun drivers, together in the world for its property of with all of the sub units inside supplying 3D information of the the vehicle which provide data scene. This property complements to the system and thus enables the other sensors and thus execution of all of the functions increases the performance of required to enable anti-tank the recognition algorithms well. missile firing. SDT would like to utilize its multi- sensor data fusion capabilities on Vehicle Type RF SAR Systems have intrinsically a sensor set that includes Lidar Jammer Systems superior features such as: sensor beside the electro optic, The SDT and TAMGOR ›› All weather, Day and Night SAR, MMWR and hyperspectral. operation partnership has been producing ›› Very high-resolution imagery (in Vehicle Type RF Jammer Systems the cm range) Weapon Control and designed for VIP and convoy ›› Extended stand-off ranges (> 100 Interface Units protection for Radio Frequency km) Controlled Improvised Explosive As a result of the accumulation ›› Precise geo-location Devices (RCIED). These systems of more than ten years of airborne ›› Change Detection (Coherent/ defuse threats activated with and land vehicle based weapons Amplitude: CCD/ACD) handheld receiver, wireless systems electronics control phones and remotely controlled applications, the product range of devices using their RF protection SDT SAR Capabilities SDT on this track has increased shield. The system has been and Image Samples together with the acceleration designed and produced with of missile integration projects SDT has been developing and local capabilities. Customizable designed and developed by integrating SAR System Solutions mechanical adaptation is easily Roketsan on other platforms. The to different platforms and ground possible per each host vehicle. exploitation stations for many Weapon Carrier Vehicle project years. With a solid background of the Turkish Armed Forces, the in SAR and complementary main contractor of which is FNSS, Manpack Jammer Systems advanced technologies, SDT offers the Weapon Control and Interface The SDT and TAMGOR distinguished end-to-end solutions Units Development Project, the partnership has been producing and services in this field. The intention is the integration of Manpack Jammer Systems following list presents SDT SAR KORNET and OMTAS missiles to designed for personal protection capabilities, to emphasize a few: land vehicles and ensuring that for Radio Frequency Controlled ›› End-to-end SAR System Solutions all tower functions are performed Improvised Explosive Devices ›› Real-time SAR Signal Processing according to the employment at (RCIED). These systems defuse the tactical field. ›› Stripmap . Spotlight . ISAR threats activated with handheld The products which had ›› SAR Image Exploitation receivers, wireless phones and been designed and integrated to remotely controlled devices using Applications the vehicles by SDT within the their RF protection shield. The ›› On board or at Ground Station context of the project are; 15” system has been designed and ›› Exploitation and Intelligence Multifunctional Shooter Display produced with local capabilities. ›› Automatic Target Recognition (NE), Platform Interface Unit (PAB), The Manpack Jammer System ›› Change Detection (CCD/ACD) Shooter Interface Control Unit can be carried easily with its push ›› SAR Viewer (NAKB), Cornet Missile Adaptation and pull kit and is also adaptable ›› STANAG-7023 compliant SAR/ Unit (KOFUB) and Cornet for any vehicle without the need to ISAR imagery Distance Selection Adaptation make modifications ›› DEM Generation (in Unit (KOMSUB) 15. Within the context of the same project, as development phase) ROKETSAN’s subcontractor, ›› Debriefing OMTAS Mission Unit (OGB) was ›› Mission Reporting designed and integrated to the ›› Catalog, Archive and Dissemination same vehicles. (CAD) Within the scope of these ›› Modelling and Simulation products; all hardware designs ›› Real-time Recording of Raw and and software development and Processed SAR Data unit production was completed ISSUE 91/2019 113 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 114 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkish Defence Industry Review - March & April 2019 News As we approach the IDEF’19 Fair, we have closely followed the recent developments in the Turkish Defence Industry in March & April and reviewed the latest developments that have occurred over the last two months ARES Shipyard to Build 105 (LH) Ahmet KENDİR and company TAI Twitter account on March 30. Patrol Boats for the Coast Guard representatives. During the test, four air-launched The decision on the Project 81mm TOGAN mortar ammunition ARES Shipyard signed a contract was taken at the Defence Industry dropped from the underwing with the Presidency of Defence Executive Committee chaired by hardpoints on the HÜRKUŞ-C Industries for the construction of 105 President Tayyip Erdoğan on October aircraft. This accomplishment proved patrol boats on February 19, 2019. 2018. The project is planned to last that HÜRKUŞ-C will now be able The patrol boats will be deployed for six years and The ARES 35 FPB to carry out close air support (CAS) on a range of missions including boats, which will be produced for the missions. With the acquisition of combating illegal migration, search, Coast Guard Command for the first TOGAN capability, the operational and rescue (SAR), anti-human time, will be used all inland waters and cost of the HÜRKUŞ-C is aimed to trafficking, and maritime security coastal areas of Turkey. be further reduced. and safety. The first of the vessels Under the HÜRKUŞ-C Light is scheduled to be commissioned in Attack and Armed Reconnaissance 2020. HÜRKUŞ-C launched Aircraft mass production project, The signing ceremony of TOGAN for the first time 18 aircraft were ordered for the the project was held at the SSB Domestic HÜRKUŞ-C aircraft Turkish Land Forces Command and headquarters in Ankara with the was successfully launched TOGAN Gendarmerie General Command. The participation of the President of ammunition for the first time. The armed HÜRKUŞ-C, which will provide Defence Industries Prof. Dr. İsmail first successful launch of light and close air support to the Gendarmerie DEMİR, Deputy Minister of Interior low-cost TOGAN ammunition, units in the operation areas, was Mr. Mehmet ERSOY, Commander of developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, was painted in matte black in February at the Turkish Coast Guard Rear Admiral announced on the Official TUSAŞ/ the request of gendarmerie pilots. ISSUE 91/2019 115 DEFENCE TURKEY

The First OMTAS Missile Fired from KAPLAN STA Hit Its Target! FNSS successfully conducted the first firing test of the OMTAS missile from the Kaplan Anti-Tank platform on February 13. The test firing was carried out as part of the Anti-Tank Vehicle (ATV) Project while the qualification tests of the two different wheeled and tracked anti- tank platforms (Pars and Kaplan) was still ongoing. FNSS conducted the firing test after completing the integration of OMTAS missile into the Anti-Tank Remote Controlled Turret (ARCT) with the support of Roketsan. The by Aselsan. The HAVA SOJ, also enemy communication systems and company also integrated a KORNET known as the Remote Electronic radars so that they cannot be used missile into the same turret last year Support/Electronic Attack Ability in against friendly elements particularly and successfully carried out firing Air Platform Project, was initiated by in cross-border operations. Thus, tests. Project teams from both the the Presidency of Defence Industries the Turkish fighter aircraft can safely Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) to develop electronic warfare operate without any EW threat. (SSB) and the Turkish Land Forces special mission aircraft. The HAVA SOJ system, which has Command were present during the President of Defence Industries superior technological features than firing tests carried out in Karapınar, İsmail DEMİR, as well as the the Land-Based Remote Electronic Konya on 13 February 2019. The representatives of Turkish Aerospace Support/Electronic Attack (KARA KAPLAN and PARS deliveries are Industries (TUSAŞ/TAI), Aselsan, Air SOJ) system, will combine various scheduled to start this year following Forces Command, and Bombardier, electronic warfare capabilities the completion of qualification tests inspected the aircraft at TAI facilities. with additional critical mission for both vehicles. Receiving information about components. The Anti-Tank Vehicle (ATV) the aircraft and the systems to be All of the electronic warfare contract between the SSB and fitted, İsmail DEMİR said, “We have mission systems to be integrated into FNSS Defence Systems was signed taken concrete steps toward the HAVA SOJ Systems will be nationally on June 27, 2016 and entered into implementation of these systems developed and produced in Turkey. force on October 14, 2016. Within which had been envisioned and The SSB also plans to complete the the scope of the project FNSS will planned for a long time. We aim that modification and certification process deliver 184 ATVs based on KAPLAN the HAVA SOJ will be more advanced of commercial aircraft in Turkey with tracked armored vehicle and 76 than the other systems operational national resources. The HAVA SOJ ATVs based on PARS 4x4 Wheeled around the world.” project demonstrates the outstanding Armored Vehicle (WAV). 80 of the The initial contract for the HAVA electronic warfare capabilities of the KAPLAN ATVs will be equipped with SOJ (Remote Electronic Support/ Turkish defence industry considering KORNET-E ATGMs and the remaining Electronic Attack Ability in Air only a few companies has the ability to 104 will be equipped with Roketsan’s Platform) project to develop an accomplish such a formidable project MIZRAK-O/OMTAS ATGMs. All the electronic warfare special mission in the world. The project will make a 76 PARS 4x4 ATVs will be equipped aircraft was signed between the SSB significant contribution to Turkey’s with Roketsan’s MIZRAK-O/OMTAS and Aselsan and was later transferred goal of becoming an “information ATGMs. to Aselsan-Turkish Aerospace joint and technology-exporting country” venture. thanks to the high export potential of Under the project, Aselsan- the product. Regarded as the ultimate Aircraft to be Fitted with Stand- Turkish Aerospace will develop four point in technology, the HAVA SOJ off Jammers Arrive in Turkey HAVA SOJ systems and deliver system will be a monumental step On March 15th, the aircraft to be the same to the Turkish Air Force toward the goal of minimizing foreign fitted with airborne stand-off jammers Command (TAFC) between 2023 dependence on defence systems as part of the HAVA SOJ project has and 2027. The system will be able to when it enters the Turkish Armed arrived in Turkey. Upon inspecting detect, identify, locate, jam, and spoof Forces (TSK) inventory. the aircraft, President of Defence Industries İsmail DEMİR said, “We aim that the HAVA SOJ will be more advanced than the other systems operational around the world.” Turkey has received the first two Bombardier Global 6000 business jets to be fitted with HAVA SOJ Electronic Warfare System developed DEFENCE TURKEY 116 ISSUE 91/2019

Ukraine Receives Bayraktar TB2 UAV On March 20th, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced on social media that Ukraine received the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) purchased from Turkey. Stating the advanced capabilities of Turkish UAVs, “Modern UAVs Bayraktar TB2 made in Turkey are already in Ukraine,” Poroshenko said on introduced the ANKA-AKSUNGUR made obstacles in low-altitude Twitter. President Poroshenko also UAV, previously known as Anka-2, flights. Natural (trees) and man- shared information about the recent for the first time on March 20. The made obstacles (powerlines, agreement to purchase Bayraktar high load capacity UAV successfully poles, settlements) pose a risk for TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles for carried out a 4-hour 20-minute test helicopters during flight, especially the Ukrainian military. flight using the automatic landing in nighttime conditions. Stating that they continue to and take-off feature. The twin-engine Obstacle Detection technologies strengthen the Ukrainian army with ANKA-AKSUNGUR unmanned aerial for such purpose are divided into modern weapons and equipment, vehicle is expected to perform long- active and passive types. The Poroshenko stressed that the term missions up to 40,000 ft. active detection typically utilizes purchase agreement is part of TUSAŞ had launched the Anka- sensors such as radar/LIDAR to a partnership program between 2 Project with its own resources to increase situational awareness, Ukraine and NATO member states. develop a new UAV with a higher while passive systems use software- Addressing the agreement between payload capacity. The twin-engine based solutions. Currently, Turkish Ukrspetsexport and Baykar Makina, medium-altitude long-endurance aircraft use a passive obstacle “The next step of the program is UAV will perform reconnaissance, detection software based on the the creation of a Ukrainian-Turkish surveillance, and combat missions. “Map Obstacle Database” created joint enterprise in the southeastern The UAV will be able to carry up by General Directorate of Mapping Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia that to 750kg of useful load. ANKA- (GDM). So far, 457 tablets, which will produce components for AKSUNGUR will be powered by include all the obstacle and modern unmanned systems.” the indigenous PD170 turbo diesel elevation data across the country, added Poroshenko. According to engines developed by TUSAŞ were delivered to the Turkish Armed the agreement, Baykar Makina Engine Industry (TEI) under the Forces to be used in various types will produce six Bayraktar TB2 Operative UAV Engine Development of helicopters. unmanned aerial vehicles and deliver Project. The aim of Active HETS them to Ukraine within a year. Along Project, signed between the SSB with the UAVs, three ground control and Meteksan Defence, is to stations and other equipment will be Innovative and High-Tech – develop innovative and advanced delivered as well. Turkish Helicopters will Utilize technologies that can operate Lasers to Avoid Obstacles without an obstacle database. New National ANKA-AKSUNGUR On April 4th, The Presidency of With the system, aircraft, especially helicopter platforms, will be able UAV Makes Its First Flight Defence Industries and Meteksan Defence signed an agreement for to navigate safely in low altitude On March 21th, Turkey’s new the Helicopter Obstacle Detection flight conditions. The system twin-engine ANKA-AKSUNGUR System (HETS) Project. The project detects wires/obstacles using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with was launched to provide aircraft, an indigenously developed eye- high load capacity successfully especially helicopters, with a fiber- safe laser and alerts the pilots in completed its first flight. Turkish laser-based collision avoidance advance with audio-visual warnings Aerospace Industries (TAI) system to detect natural or man- to prevent collisions. In the later ISSUE 91/2019 117 DEFENCE TURKEY

stages of the project, Meteksan its automatic engagement capability planning, and readiness within a aims to provide interoperability with and the control of detonation depth repeatable and safe environment in the current Passive HETS system to inherent in its advanced time- a short time. create an integrated structure with delay fuse and the insensitive The system allows real-time high resolution, wide scanning angle, characteristics of both warhead and development of vital capabilities and high precision. Within the scope rocket motor. during different weather conditions, of the project, it is aimed to develop The launcher can be emergencies, and variable winds. a national light-weight system with automatically laid on target using It aims to improve the user’s actual low power consumption which can data from a variety of shipborne performance by using a high- be integrated into different platforms, sensors (sonar, gyro, GPS, resolution database and virtual especially the new generation multi- meteorological, etc.) and can reality. The Hezarfen Parachute role helicopter. prosecute targets at ranges of 500- Simulator also increases operational With the development of this 2,000m and 15-300m depth. The success by providing information system, Turkey will acquire a critical stabilized launcher can fire rockets about terrain conditions. LIDAR/LADAR infrastructure that in single or salvo modes from By using virtual reality can be used in a wide range of sealed launching tubes that provide environment, the system aims to applications such as autonomous environmental protection for the lower training costs. The Hezarfen and unmanned systems. The munitions. The tubes, which can be Parachute Simulator allows its users domestic laser transceiver unit manhandled by two individuals, have to repeat the parachute training at to be used in HETS project was a shelf life of 10 years. anytime and anywhere, regardless developed as part of the “Fiber Laser The ASW rocket has insensitive of the outside climate and weather Development Project” between the (IM) high explosive warhead and IM conditions. Moreover, the system Presidency of Defence Industries motor which are desired in modern records the maneuvers, controls, and Meteksan. The prototype naval weapon systems. The ASW and methods of the personnel, system has successfully detected Launching System (developed enabling further evaluation by the a 1-centimeter diameter power by Aselsan) has stabilization, instructors. transmission line over one kilometer. automatic and manual launcher laying capabilities. The Fire Control System can process the navigation Unique Cannon for T129 ASW Shield Against Submarines and target data obtained from the ATAK Helicopters On March 23, Aselsan continues naval platform. On April 10th, the Presidency to work on equipping the Tuzla Class of Defence Industries launched a New Type Patrol Boats with the project to design and develop 20 National Anti-Submarine Warfare Turkish Paratroopers to Train mm three-barrel rotary cannons with (ASW) Rocket and Launcher System. with Unique Simulator national and domestic resources. According to the 2018 annual report On April 11th, Hezarfen The “20 mm Cannon Development published by Aselsan, the Anti- Parachute Simulator, which allows Project”, which is part of the second Submarine Warfare (ASW) Rocket paratroopers to be trained in a virtual 100-Day Action Plan, was signed and Launcher System was integrated reality environment, was delivered to between the Presidency of Defence into the 4 New Type Patrol Boats the Turkish Land Forces Command Industries and TR Mechatronic commissioned by the Turkish Naval with the coordination of Presidency Systems. Forces command in 2012. Under the of Defence Industries. Developed The project aims to design and National ASW Rocket and Launcher by Havelsan, Hezarfen became the develop the 20 mm cannon, which System Procurement Project, the first parachute simulator to enter the is currently being utilized in T129 Presidency of Defence Industries inventory of the security forces as ATAK helicopters, with national and (SSB) and ROKETSAN signed the domestic and national production. domestic resources. During the first contract in the last quarter of 2018. The simulator enables the users phase of the project, 34-unit 20 mm As part of the contract, 12 ASW to experience real-life scenarios cannons will be produced, including Rocket Launcher Systems including and emergency situations, from four prototypes and following the related equipment will be produced jumping to parachute opening and qualification process the mass by Aselsan and will be integrated descending to the targeted point. production activities will be started into the Tuzla Class Patrol Boats. Hezarfen Parachute Simulator, in accordance with the possible The company will also provide the which has superior features requirements. necessary training for the ASW compared to similar systems, aims Under the project, all critical system. to minimize the foreign dependence subsystems and components of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) in this field. Attracting a great deal the cannon will be developed with Rocket and Launcher System can of attention in both national and domestic capabilities. System- be integrated into different types international events, the simulator level qualification activities for the and sizes of naval platforms or fixed is also expected to bring export four prototypes are planned to be positions on land to protect critical success in the coming period. completed within 30 months. When bases and ports from submarines. The Hezarfen Parachute Simulator completed, the system is expected The ASW rocket launching system offers a cost-effective solution that to be used on different land, air, and addresses the most sophisticated of increases its users’ level of training, sea platforms. modern submarine threats, thanks to DEFENCE TURKEY 118 ISSUE 91/2019

Aselsan Nationalizes Infrared Detectors On April 7th, Turkish Defence Giant Aselsan acquired the capability to produce infrared detectors that can be used in various platforms such as reconnaissance & surveillance, heat-seekers, targeting systems, unmanned aerial vehicles and electro- optical systems of the National Combat Aircraft. Turkey’s advanced technology center Aselsan recorded significant progress in the development, this technology, eliminating the foreign Aselsan to Equip F-16s and TF-X production, and integration of dependency of the infrared detectors. with New Domestic Radar infrared detectors which are the main Between April 30-May 3, Aselsan will components of the high-performance exhibit its latest products and current On March 24th, A protocol was military system. capabilities regarding this technology signed between the SSB, the Air Infrared detector technology at the 14th International Defence Force Command and Aselsan for the incorporates the most advanced Industry Fair IDEF’19. development of multi-function the techniques of science and Active Electronically Scanned Array technology that emerge from long (AESA) nose radar to modernize the and comprehensive research. Combat Management System radars of the F-16 aircraft in the Air Studies in this area provide effective ADVENT CMS Accomplished Force Command inventory. and superior results, often paving the Factory Acceptance Tests According to the Aselsan annual way for the development of other report, activities for radar systems critical technologies. Owned by only On March 31, Within the were carried out in cooperation a handful of developed countries and scope of the MILGEM Combat with universities and domestic manufacturers, this technology is System Procurement Project, the solution partners by using design, carefully protected, and its presence is Factory Acceptance Tests of the production and test infrastructures considered as a sign of sophistication New Generation National Combat at the company’s Gölbaşı Radar and and superiority. Management System ADVENT CMS, Electronic Technology Center. Infrared detectors, one of the main developed by ARMERKOM and In the first phase of the project, the components of high-performance Havelsan were completed following “F-16 AESA Nose Radar Development military systems, can also be used an intensive testing process. Project Phase-1 Protocol” was signed in different civilian applications. Under the project carried out between the Presidency of Defence Countries with this technology are by the Defence Industry Presidency Industries and Aselsan, successfully more advantageous than other (SSB), approximately 6 million lines launching the program which was part countries against threats during day of code were written by Turkish of the second 100-day Action plan. or night, especially in adverse weather engineers. As a candidate for being The radar to be developed by conditions such as dust, smoke, and one of the world’s most advanced Aselsan with its own resources will fog. In this context, infrared detector combat management systems, be able to perform air-to-air and air- technology can change the balance ADVENT CMS is planned to be used to-ground tasks such as SAR, target of power between countries. in all the Turkish warships that are detection, tracking, and precise Due to the advantages and still under construction and will be tracking which are critical for F-16 superiority of having this technology, constructed in the future. aircraft. countries are not willing to transfer The ADVENT CMS will be Active Electronically Scanned their knowledge and technology to installed for the first time on the newly Array (AESA) is a type of Phased Array other countries, instead, they sell built TCG Kınalıada, the 4th ship Radar that acts as a transmitter and their infrared detectors as products. of the MİLGEM class. The Combat receiver with numerous small solid- The procurement of infrared detectors Management System will also be state transceivers (TRMs). Advanced as products brings along restrictions used in Turkey’s largest military vessel, Active Phased Array Radars are able such as high costs and export the Multipurpose Amphibious Assault to propagate wavelengths over a permits. Any system manufactured Ship TCG Anadolu, which is expected wider frequency range compared to by using an imported infrared detector to be launched in the coming months. Passive Electronically Scanned Array is subject to authorization when it is The ADVENT SYS system will (PESA) radars, making them difficult exported to another country. Such allow multiple units in the ship to to detect from background noise. situations make it necessary to jointly use weapons and sensors. It Aselsan has been working on radar develop infrared detector technology will enable the navy to make more systems with AESA technology for a with national capabilities. precise and faster decisions in case long time. Aselsan plans to complete Thanks to its dedicated work for of sudden reactions. In addition, Navy the AESA radar for F-16 jets by 2021 many years, Aselsan acquired the elements will be more coordinated and the TF-X National Combat Aircraft capability to domestically produce with the new generation Network by 2023. Assisted Data Integrated system. ISSUE 91/2019 119 DEFENCE TURKEY

Another Success for the HISAR-A Missile On March 20th, Turkey’s first domestic national air defence system HİSAR-A scored a 100% success rate against a target aircraft flying fast at a high altitude during its first vertical firing test from a missile launching system. HİSAR Projects are launched by the Presidency of Defence Industries to meet the air defence needs of Turkish Armed Forces with local and national resources. HİSAR missiles are being developed indigenously to protect military bases, ports, facilities, and other national strategic assets against aerial threats. The system can defeat airborne threats such as fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, cruise missiles, air-to- and TÜBİTAK SAGE business of the aircraft have been equipped ground missiles, and unmanned partnership continue their studies with the system following the aerial vehicles. on the SİPER project, which was successfully completed tests. Representatives from the initiated to develop an indigenous The SPEWS-II system detects Presidency of Defence Industries, long-range air and missile defence radar signals coming from homing Turkish Armed Forces, Aselsan and system. missiles with its radar warning Roketsan attended the test launch receiver and warns the pilot. The of the HİSAR-A air defence system system’s electronic countermeasure in the city of Aksaray. During the Turkish F-16 jets Equipped capabilities allow it to confuse the test, the missile was vertically with Advanced SPEWS-II signals that enable missiles to find fired from the launch system for Electronic Warfare system planes and to deceive the missiles the first time and successfully On March 7th, the advanced by sending signals showing the demonstrated its thrust-vectoring, electronic warfare system SPEWS- aircraft in different locations. midcourse guidance (INS-RF/Data II designed by Aselsan with the The AN/ALQ-178 (V)5+ is an Link), target tracking, and infrared support of British defence & advanced, internally mounted terminal guidance (IIR Seeker-EO/ aerospace company BAE Systems self-protection system specifically IR) capabilities. for the F-16 Block 50C aircraft of designed for the F-16 Block 50C Developed by Aselsan and Turkey has successfully completed aircraft. Each system requirement Roketsan as the first national tests and entered service. has been verified with the full and domestic air defence missile The SPEWS-II Electronic participation of the TurAF (Turkish Air system in Turkey, HİSAR Project Warfare (EW) internally mounted Force) and the performance of the aims to acquire critical air defence self-protection system project was SPEWS-II system has been tested technologies and develop launched by the Turkish Presidency on TurAF F-16 Block 50C aircraft. indigenous missile systems. With of Defence Industries (SSB) to Within the scope of the project, the tests carried out so far, critical provide EW protection in hostile 60 EW self-protection systems are capabilities of the missile such zones for Turkish Air Force F-16 planned to be used in F-16 Block as vertical launch, autonomous aircraft. So far in the project, 21 50C aircraft engagement/firing, and terminal guidance were tested. HİSAR-A has a range of 15km at sea level while the HİSAR-O air defence missile can engage targets up to 25km. The missiles feature dual-pulse solid propellant rocket motor, midcourse inertial navigation, data link, and imaging infrared seeker for terminal guidance. The Presidency of Defence Industries plans to deliver the HİSAR-A (Low Altitude) in 2021 and HİSAR-O (Medium Altitude) in 2022 to the Turkish Armed Forces. Furthermore, Aselsan, Roketsan, DEFENCE TURKEY 120 ISSUE 91/2019 ISSUE 91/2019 121 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 122 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkish Defence Industry Displays its Muscles During by İbrahim SÜNNETCİ The 14th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the 5th edition of the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) were held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), which is centrally located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, from 17-21 February 2019 under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al NAHYAN, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. As the only international defence exhibition and conference © ADNEC in the MENA region demonstrating the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defence, IDEX and NAVDEX which are the most important maritime defence exhibitions in the Middle East, are organized by the IDEX LLC in association and with the full support of the UAE Armed Forces. NAVDEX 2019 is sponsored by a group of national companies specialized in the defence industry, most notably the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), the strategic partner of the IDEX and NAVDEX 2019 exhibitions, in IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 ISSUE 91/2019 123 DEFENCE TURKEY

addition to the Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company (ADSB), the © Defence Turkey main partner of NAVDEX 2019. Held on an internal and external area spanning over 168,000m2, including 12 indoor exhibition halls, the concourse, the atrium and a large outdoor exhibition area (a naval jetty with a total length of 551m and a NAVDEX Pontoon with a length of 50m at ADNEC’s marine facility and Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi), which represents a 26% increase compared to 133,000m2 in 2017, the 2019 edition of IDEX and NAVDEX also witnessed a record number of international growth in the number of regional missile systems manufactured by and local participant companies and international participants. Raytheon of the US. On the third since IDEX’s inception in 1993. The This year’s event was held day of IDEX/NAVDEX AED25.7 number of exhibitors increased by over approximately 40,000m2 Million (around US$7 Million) 6% to 1,310 compared to 1,235 of exhibition space with the contract was signed with the companies in IDEX/NAVDEX participation of more than 100 Turkish company FNSS Savunma 2017. International companies exhibitors from 23 countries. The Sistemleri to supply spare parts have accounted for 85% of the 2019 edition of NAVDEX saw the and repair services for the ACV- total number of companies, while participation of four countries for 300 tracked armored vehicles. It the number of local enterprises the first-time including China, is worth noting that the previous exhibited at IDEX and NAVDEX Saudi Arabia, Thailand and South edition of the IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 reached 170, representing Korea. Furthermore, NAVDEX produced concluding deals valued 15% of the exhibitors. 2019 hosted a total of 16 visiting at more than AED19.7 Billion and The UAE was the largest naval vessels from 14 friendly and the IDEX 2015, attracted more exhibitor with the biggest pavilion fraternal nations (Australia, Bahrain, than 1,200 local and international in terms of space at this year’s Bangladesh, China, France, India, defence manufacturers and IDEX event with 170 companies Italy, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, contractors and drew over 101,000 from the defence and its supporting South Korea, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK visitors from across the world, sector, followed by the US, France, and the US). These naval vessels facilitated business deals worth Germany, Italy and Saudi Arabia. include a variety of hardware, AED18.3 Billion. The largest exhibitor from the UAE notably frigates and destroyers The IDEX exhibition has was the EDIC, was a joint venture – positioned at ADNEC’s marine provided, over 25 years, an between Mubadala Development facility and Zayed Port in Abu international platform for viewing and Tawazun Holding. Dhabi. A total of 16 manned and the latest defence and military The number of participating unmanned boats with lengths from systems and the industry’s latest countries also increased by 9% 5,3m to 16,45m from 4 countries innovations, making it a key or 62 countries compared with 57 (UAE, UK, US and Sudan) also were event for promoting innovation, in 2017. Over the five days, IDEX displayed at NAVDEX Pontoon and initiatives, ideas and pioneering, and NAVDEX attracted more than performed live demonstrations on- he said, while expressing pride at 124,370 visitors, as well as 1,213 water throughout the event. the exhibition’s organization and media representatives from 42 The 2019 editions of IDEX its level of participation, which countries, or an increase of 16% and NAVDEX concluded on 21 have contributed to its success. compared to the 2017 event. The February 2019 with deals worth As pointed out by DHAHERI, Group next editions of IDEX and NAVDEX AED20,053,699,941 (around CEO of the ADNEC during Press will be held during 21-25 February US$5,42 Billion) inked by the UAE Conference held at the ADNEC on 2021. According to Humaid Matar Armed Forces with both local and 11 February 2019, over the past Al DHAHERI, Group CEO of the international companies. Over 25 years, the number of exhibitors Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions the duration of the exhibitions, frequenting IDEX has increased Company (ADNEC), as of 21 65% of the deals were awarded by 400%, with the number of February 2019, bookings for the to international companies, participating countries rising by 2021 edition have already reached while the remaining 35% were 250% over the same period. 70%. allocated to national companies. Number of visitors rose by 500%, Being held concurrently with The biggest single contract while the show floor dedicated for the IDEX since the inaugural awarded during the event was an the event has gone up by 900% event in 2011, NAVDEX has AED5.73 Billion (around US$1,52 compared to the first edition in experienced steady and solid Billion) deal related to the Patriot 1993. IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 124 ISSUE 91/2019

Defence & Aerospace Industry capabilities, the Presidency for Defence Industries (SSB) has been supporting national participation to defence exhibitions in the MENA region. In this context, Turkey participates in important defence and aerospace exhibitions organized in the MENA region such as IDEX/NAVDEX (UAE), DIMDEX (Qatar), SOFEX (Jordan), Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) and Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD, South Africa) and key players from the Turkish defence sector are brought together in a national pavilion. Presenting great export © ADNEC opportunities for the Turkish defence industry products, Turkey Opening Ceremony The event at the Abu Dhabi has participated in IDEX Exhibitions at “National Level” with the support Celebrating its Silver Jubilee National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) and coordination of the Presidency this year, IDEX 2019 was kicked-off started with performances by of Defence Industries (SSB) since in Abu Dhabi on February 17 with officers from the UAE military, police 2001. Contrary to the exhibitions a spectacular opening ceremony bands and Emirati traditional songs in 2015 and 2017, Turkey attended including military demonstrations and dances. This was followed by IDEX 2019 at the national level with and air shows by the UAE Armed a fantastic air show and military a last-minute decision. As a result Forces. Sheikh Mohammed Bin demonstrations, including; attack of the political tensions between Rashid Al MAKTOUM, Vice- helicopters performing in a combat the two countries, Turkey had President and Prime Minister of scenario demonstration, heavy suspended National Participation in the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and mock firefighters performing in IDEX Exhibitions since 2015. Turkey Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al a combat scenario and UAE jets attended the IDEX 2013 Exhibition NAHYAN, Crown Prince of Abu conducting an ‘airstrike’ in a combat at the national level with 36 Dhabi and Deputy Supreme demonstration. companies under the coordination Commander of the UAE Armed of the SSB, whereas the only Forces attended the inauguration Turkey’s Participation participants in IDEX 2015 and IDEX ceremony, where they received In order to create awareness 2017 were the defence industry political and military leaders from in the Middle East & North Africa companies pursuing exports in the various nations participating in (MENA) region of the Turkish Middle East and Gulf Region. While IDEX. 20 Turkish Defence & Aerospace companies attended IDEX 2015, © Defence Turkey only 12 companies participated in IDEX 2017. Turkish defence industry companies participated in IDEX/ NAVDEX 2019 Exhibitions at the national level under the auspices of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and the support of the Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association (SSI). DEFENCE TURKEY Magazine was also present as one of the media sponsors of the event. During the Exhibitions, the Turkish Defence & Aviation Industry was represented by 23 companies and institutions including ARES Shipyard, Aselsan, ASFAT, CES Advanced Composite, FNSS, Havelsan, MILMAST, MKEK, Nicomatic, Otokar, Roketsan, STM, ISSUE 91/2019 125 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 126 ISSUE 91/2019

2013 Egyptian coup d’état, Engineering company presented © Defence Turkey UAE Government’s decision to its Guardian 20 (12.7mm), Guardian list the “Muslim Brotherhood” 30 (30mm), Sentinel 20 and Sentinel organization supported by the 30 Remote-Controlled Weapon Turkish Government as a Terrorist Station solutions as an alternative Organization, and Turkey’s to Aselsan STAMP and STOP/ alignment with Qatar against the SMASH systems and displayed diplomatic and logistical embargo them just behind SERDAR Anti- of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, tank Missile Launching System and Egypt, led to deep political (MLS) at IGG stand in Hall 4 during tension between the governments IDEX 2019. As a family-owned of the UAE and Turkey. As a result company, 32.2% of the Escribano’s of Turkey’s political decisions, shares were acquired by Oman’s bilateral relations with Egypt and State General Reserve Fund later diplomatic relations with (SGRF) in 2016. According to our the UAE and Saudi Arabia have information, although the Spanish been strained. As a reflection of company is highly competitive and this situation, important defence offers more attractive prices than industry export projects, including Aselsan, it lags behind Aselsan in the ones in the signing process terms of product quality and the with the aforementioned countries, performance of weapons/sensors Yakupoğlu and Yonca-Onuk JV. were shelved. As the political used on the RCWS solutions. Among the Turkish companies, tension between the two countries Escribano was also preferred by Aselsan made the biggest continues, it is not possible to Oman authorities as part of ARES contribution with its 350m2 stand sell a new weapon system and Shipyard’s boat export to Oman at the exhibition. ARES Shipyard, technology to this country in the (due to the fact that the majority Desan Shipyard, Havelsan, STM near future. of the shares belong to Oman). and Yonca-Onuk JV companies Unlike 2013, as a result of the Furthermore, during IDEX/NAVDEX set up their stands at NAVDEX political tension between the two 2019 Exhibitions, Turkish Defence Exhibition. Aselsan, Military countries, UAE senior officials did Industry companies that export to Factory and Shipyard Management not visit the Turkish Pavilion during Qatar were not allowed to share (ASFAT), CES Advanced Composite the IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 Exhibition. any information or visuals related and Defence Technologies, Moreover, the fact that Turkish to the sales to this country, and FNSS Defence Systems, Garanti companies cannot secure contracts the use of the Qatar Flag on the Apparel Composite Technologies, in the UAE market as before and the products they exhibited were not Gül Automotive, MKEK, Otokar, negative opinions on the defence allowed. For example, the Qatar Roketsan, T-Kalıp, Transvaro, industry sales made to Qatar, Flag on the models of the boats UNIFO, and Yakupoğlu set up has also created new business sold to Qatar in the ARES Shipyard their stands at the Exhibition Hall opportunities for foreign companies stand was covered up with tape in 10 in the National Pavilion. Lastly, with similar products. For example, accordance with the requests of MILMAST Lifting Systems and Spanish Escribano Mechanical & UAE authorities. Nicomatic companies set up their stands at Hall 8. Despite the National Participation of the Turkish Defence Industry companies this year unlike the last two exhibitions, the level of the Turkish Delegation, however, was quite low as opposed to the previous event. While Turkey was represented by former Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi AKAR (appointed as Minister of National Defence on July 9, 2018) on the first day and President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR on the third day during IDEX 2017, this year Turkey and the SSB were represented by the Middle East and Africa Division of the International Cooperation Department. © Defence Turkey The UAE’s support for the ISSUE 91/2019 127 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 128 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkish Defence Industry © Defence Turkey Companies Activities

Aselsan Turkey’s largest defence industry company, Aselsan made the biggest contribution from Turkey with its 350m2 stand at IDEX 2019. Aselsan exhibited its Counter Mortar Radar, ACAR Ground Surveillance Radar, IHASAVAR Anti-Drone & Rcied Jammer System, AselBUOY Passive Directional Sonobuoy, ZARGANA Submarine Torpedo Countermeasure System (together with Decoys and Launcher), Day- Night Electro Optic Systems, Systems (together with Nurol and MILAS Systems, a purchase Unmanned Ground and Aerial Makina YORUK/NMS 4x4) to order for these systems is not Systems, Remote Controlled Qatar last year and successfully expected in the near future due to Weapons Systems, MIDAS Fibre- performed a live demonstration the current political conjuncture. optic Distributed Acoustic Sensor, of the system with KORNET-E The MILAS Missile Launching SEDA Gunshot Detection System, Anti-Tank Guided Missiles. The System (MLS) for the LMM Missiles Submarine ESM Antenna, Intercept Aselsan product system also was launched between Aselsan and Sonar System, Identification scored a direct hit on a target at Thales UK companies based on the Friend or Foe (IFF) System, 4km with a Skiff ATGM, during Memorandum of Understanding Satellite Communication System, the previous tests carried out in signed on February 11, 2010. In Information Security Systems, Ukraine. The SERDAR Anti-Tank concern with the LMM missiles, and Military & Professional Missile Launcher System can be Aselsan developed MILAS MLS Communications Systems at its equipped with two or four ATGMs in two different configurations; the stand in the Exhibition Hall 10. including the long-range Russian lightweight configuration with the Aselsan displayed its SERDAR Kornet-E and the Ukrainian Skiff capacity of carrying four missiles Anti-Tank Missile Launching ATGMs, as well as the mid-range developed for the MRTP 16 type System (ATMLS) remote weapon Javelin ATGM. However, as of boats in the inventory of the UAE station (RWS) at the International February 2019, firing tests with and the heavyweight configuration Golden Group (IGG) stand within the Javelin ATGM has not been of 650kg weight with the capacity UAE Pavilion in Hall 4, together with performed yet. Although Tawazun of carrying eight missiles designed IGG Aselsan Integrated Systems, a officials have participated in the for platforms with higher weights joint venture between Aselsan and live demonstrations of the SERDAR such as the FPBs and corvettes. its local partner IGG. In addition, The engineering development Aselsan’s remote-controlled © Defence Turkey activities of both the MILAS MLS MILAS LMM Missile Launching solutions with the ability to launch System with 4 LMM Missiles Thales UK production LMM was displayed onboard AHM-11 and StarStreak Missiles were Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) completed, the target tracking at Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing trials with the MLS was executed Company stand during NAVDEX in Istanbul in 2014 and the initial Exhibition. Furthermore, an Al firing tests were conducted in the Marakeb AHM-13 Unmanned United Kingdom also in 2014. Surface Vehicle fitted with an The new cooperation agreement Aselsan 12.7mm STAMP RCWS signed in February 2015 between performed a live demonstration at the two companies envisaged NAVDEX Pontoon. Aselsan Middle the continuity of the shooting East (AME), an Aselsan-KADDB tests at sea and the execution of joint venture company based in joint marketing activities for the Jordan, also exhibited its products potential customers besides BAE at its stand at KADDB Investment for the LMM MLS. The qualification Group Pavilion in Hall 1. phase of live firing tests with the Aselsan sold 150 SERDAR MILAS MLS were successfully Anti-Tank Missile Launching completed in 2016. IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 ISSUE 91/2019 129 DEFENCE TURKEY

As one may remember, in 2009 Aselsan signed a contract with the UAE for the sale and delivery of 150 STAMP (12.7mm M2 HB) and STAMP-G (GAU-19 Gatling guns) systems to be used in various naval platforms of the UAE Navy and Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA). According to our information, Aselsan delivered only 134 STAMP Remote Controlled Stabilized Weapon Systems to date. 34 of the STAMP Systems were integrated on MRTP16 Class Fast Intervention Boats delivered by Yonca-Onuk JV of Turkey to the UAE’s Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA). Since 2013, 50 of the STAMP © Defence Turkey systems that were delivered Aselsan displayed SERDAR AMLS at the IGG stand within UAE Pavillion between 2013-2015 have been stored in a disassembled state between the two countries, this and foreign customers. at depots in the UAE. The 10- interest did not turn into an order. According to our information, year economic life of the STAMP Equipped with the MILMAST’s the end users from the UAE are Systems is expected to end by mast system, the Aselsan IHTAR quite satisfied with the quality and 2023. Although Aselsan could Anti-Drone System has recently performance of Turkish Defence not sign new contracts due to performed a special demo in Industry products. Moreover, the the current political conjuncture Saudi Arabia. Within the scope of fact that Turkish companies can between the two countries, the the two-day event organized by provide faster service support company continues to provide SADEC LLC (founded in 2016 as a compared to foreign companies/ spare parts and maintenance joint venture of Aselsan and Taqnia suppliers has also created services for the STAMP Systems DST), the system was introduced considerable satisfaction for delivered in 2015. to the Saudi Arabian Authorities the customers. However, as a On the other hand, there has including ARAMCO, SAMI, KAUST, reflection of the political tension not been any concrete progress Water Decollation, Saudi Electricity between the Governments, UAE on the sale of 50 STOP systems Company, Jails Authority, and Anti- customers had to shelve military so far. Inıtially, the first contract Drug Force. Moreover, in January purchases from Turkey and even called for 50 STOP Systems 2019, Aselsan successfully dismantled some of the Turkish armed with 25mm Oerlikon KBA completed its 500th IHTAR Anti- Defence Industry products used cannon. However, when the Drone delivery for both domestic in their platforms. UAE authorities changed their requirements from 25mm to 30mm, Aselsan developed a new version of STOP 25 mm STOP Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System called SMASH/MUHAFIZ) armed with the ATK product Mk44 Bushmaster II cannon. Aselsan also performed live-fire tests with the 30mm SMASH Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System in the UAE, however, the procurement process of the SMASH/STOP Systems later were canceled. Aselsan exhibited the IHTAR Anti-Drone System at the previous event and attracted

a great deal of attention from UAE © Defence Turkey authorities two units were planned for each airport at that time) but Aselsan’s 25mm STOP Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System seen here due to the political circumstances onboard PN’s Himmat Fast Attack Craft anchored at NAVDEX Pontoon IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 130 ISSUE 91/2019

ARES Shipyard Having signed the first contract © Defence Turkey with Oman for the sale of ARES 85 Hercules boats in November 2018, ARES Shipyard held a meeting on 18 February with the Omani Delegation for the second tender as part of the IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 Exhibitions. ARES Shipyard is one of the three shortlisted companies in the second tender process. While the first contract covers fourteen 26m boats, the second tender calls for twelve 36m boats. On November 13, 2018 ARES Shipyard announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply 14 ARES 85 HERCULES multi-role Department by the end of 2020 17, 2019, between the SSB and patrol boats to the Royal Oman has been increased to 26. ARES ARES Shipyard. ARES Shipyard Police Coast Guard (ROPCG). The Shipyard is currently negotiating with will complete the construction and contract was signed between the the Qatari Navy for the sale of two outfitting activities of the ARES 35 Inspector General of Royal Oman 27m long (+2 options) boats with an Control Boats, each of which will be Police (ROP) and the General aluminum body. Within the scope of constructed from carbon-reinforced Manager of ARES. This is Turkey’s the contract, the boat personnel will composite materials with the multi- first naval vessel supply contract with be trained in Qatar, and the Qatari material molding (MMM) technique, Oman. Deliveries are scheduled to be Navy will receive maintenance within 10 days to keep up with the completed in four years. The ARES support for 6 years. delivery schedule. According to the 85 HERCULES vessels are fully ARES Shipyard signed a contract contract, ARES Shipyard will build customized to meet the ROPCG’s with the Presidency of Defence 3 boats per month and the SSB will needs and provide the agency with Industries (SSB) in February 2019 accept 6 boats every two months. a much-expanded capability to patrol for the Control Boat Project of the The deliveries of the vessels will and secure the nation’s waters. The Coast Guard Command (SGK). The start in 2020 and will be completed vessels have an overall length of project, covering the procurement within 5 years. The ARES 35 FPB 25,95m, a beam of 5,85m, a draught of 105 boats, was launched in type control boats will have an overall of 1,20m and a displacement of 70 February 2018 and the first offers length of 11m, a beam of 3,3m, tons. To be built by Fiber Reinforced were submitted in April 2018. a displacement of 85 tons and a Plastic (FRP) composites the ARES However, the project was shelved cruising range of 160 nautical miles. 85 HERCULES boats will have a before reaching an agreement. The ARES 35 Control Boats will maximum speed of 45+ knots. Later on, the project was revived have a top speed of 35 knots and will Having signed a contract on with the decision of the Defence be used by the Turkish Coast Guard March 26, 2014, for the delivery of Industry Executive Committee Command as part of enforcement 17 HERCULES Fast Patrol Boats (SSİK) meeting on October 11, against smuggling activities. Boats from advanced composites in three 2018, and the contract negotiations that will be in use in all inland waters configurations (five 24m ARES 75, were reinitiated between the SSB of Turkey will be deployed primarily ten 34.5m ARES 110 and two 48.5m and ARES Shipyard at the end of at the Aegean Sea, where high ARES 150) to the Qatari Coasts October. Following the successful incidences of human trafficking and Borders Security Department, conclusion of the negotiations at the have occurred. Along with smuggling ARES Shipyard managed to end of January 2019, the contract activities, the ARES 35 Control Boats complete the delivery of the boats for 105 ARES 35 FPB type control are anticipated to intervene in all 20 months before the date specified boats was signed on February criminal incidents. in the contract. During DIMDEX 2018 ARES Shipyard received a follow-on © ARES Shipyard contract to deliver three 48,5m ARES 150 Offshore Patrol Vessels and six 24m ARES 80 Special Operation Boats, to be armed with Aselsan’s 12,7mm STAMP and 30mm STOP/ MUHAFIZ Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Weapon Systems. With this order the total number of ARES Shipyard boats to enter the Qatari Coasts and Borders Security ISSUE 91/2019 131 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 132 ISSUE 91/2019

and cabin floor) for Black Hawk CES Advanced Composites © Defence Turkey and Defence Technologies helicopters. As one of the three companies Participating in the IDEX manufacturing Ballistic Helmets Exhibition for the first time this in Turkey, CES closely follows year, CES displayed its vehicle the tenders of the Turkish Armed protection and personal protection Forces and the Turkish National products at Hall 10 at IDEX Police. In line with the requirements 2019. With successful sales in of the Turkish Armed Forces, the both domestic and international Presidency of Defence Industries markets, the company exhibited is expected to open a new tender its widely acclaimed add-on armor soon for the new ballistic helmet and spall liner solutions for vehicle model with add-on armor against protection as well as its ballistic rifle bullets. Pre-qualification tests vests, helmets, plates and shields have been completed for the tender for personal protection. The main with a high purchase volume, and feature of these products is that the tender process is expected to they are designed to be as light as start in the coming days. experiences by the user. As an possible and the lightest materials indigenous development project, are used in production processes. ARCT was designed from the Using the same quality materials FNSS Defence Systems onset as a dedicated ATGM turret. as its international competitors, Having delivered 133 ACV- This particular feature has been CES is quite determined to create 300 armored vehicles in various instrumental in the attainment of a superior ballistic protection configurations to the UAE Land highly effective solution in terms of solutions with better craftsmanship Forces in the 1990s, on the third missile effectiveness and system and engineering. Continuing its day of IDEX 2019, FNSS signed a survivability. production activities in three contract valued at AED25.7 Million Completing its 30th year in different fields, namely Aviation, (around US$7 Million) with the UAE the defence industry, FNSS is Ballistic Protection, and Defence, Ministry of Defence for the spare ready to be a pioneer of future CES had the opportunity to meet parts and maintenance of ACV- manpower operated turrets with its suppliers and customers 300s. As the first Turkish Defence integrated with both wheeled in the scope of IDEX 2019. CES Industry Company that secured a and tracked armored vehicles by met with the leading suppliers contract in the Gulf Region, FNSS using cutting edge technology of light armor systems including displayed its Anti-Tank Remote and user-centered designs. its own suppliers and examined Turret (ARCT), TEBER-30/35 SABER-25 and TEBER-30/35 their products at the Exhibition. Remote Controlled Turret (RCT) RCT turrets incorporate the latest According to our information, there System, and Pars III 8x8 with technologies in turret drives, fire is a serious interest in CES products SABER-25 Turret products at Hall control, protection and lethality. from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab 10 at IDEX 2019. Its compact dimensions and Emirates, Pakistan, and India. The FNSS developed ARCT for the lightweight makes SABER-25 a company also had the opportunity Turkish Land Forces Anti-Tank suitable choice for different types to improve the relations it had Vehicles (ATV) Program. ARCT was of armored vehicles. TEBER-30 established at ADEX (Azerbaijan) developed utilizing state-of-the- RCT is equipped with the Mk44 and IDEAS (Pakistan) Exhibitions art technology, the most current 30mm/40mm dual feed automatic during IDEX 2019. design approaches and combat cannon with 250 ready-to-fire Undertaking the armoring process of critical ship parts under the MILGEM Project, CES also is tasked with providing spall liners as part of the M60T FIRAT MBT modernization program. Furthermore, CES also has experience in ballistic protection solutions for aircraft/helicopters. Participating in the armoring of Black Hawk and Mi-17 helicopters in Turkey, CES cooperates with Paramount Group in the international arena for helicopter armoring solutions. CES is currently one of two qualified companies in the world who is already competent © Defence Turkey to produce armor kits (both cockpit IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 ISSUE 91/2019 133 DEFENCE TURKEY

rounds and has a maximum cyclic rate of fire 200 rounds/minute. TEBER-35 RCT is equipped with 35mm/50mm dual feed automatic cannon with 100 ready-to-fire rounds and has a maximum cyclic rate of fire 200 rounds/minute. TEBER-30/35 RCT can work night and day under all weather conditions and battle environments thanks to its integrated sensors and other electronic systems. Both the gunner and the commander can control all functions of the turret. FNSS has previously held talks

with the UAE on the sale of the © Defence Turkey SAMUR Armoured Amphibious Assault Bridge and the AZMIM solution) and Indra for the Oman currently working on an improved Amphibious Armoured Combat Coastal Surveillance Radar version of the system. The Jinnah Earthmover, and a delegation System. In the July 2018 tender, Class Corvettes will accommodate from the UAE Armed Forces Havelsan offered a similar version a number of differences in weapon visited Turkey to attend a special of the radar system currently and sensor equipment compared demonstration. However, due to installed under the Coastal to the ADA Class Corvettes, the straining of the diplomatic Surveillance Radar System (CSRS) therefore, the GENESIS-based relations between the two Project for the Turkish Coast Guard CMS to be installed on the ships countries, the UAE decided to Command. The tender is expected requires a number of modifications cancel this acquisition at the last to be finalized this year. Last year, and updates for the integration of moment. Havelsan delivered a strategic new sensor and weapon systems. level C4I (Command, Control, The ships will be equipped with Havelsan Communications, Computers, and the SMART-S Mk2 3D Search Havelsan participated in Intelligence) System to the Oman Radar and include LY-80/HHQ- NAVDEX 2019 with its senior Ministry of Defence. According 16 Medium-Range Air Defence management to increase the to our information, the delivered Missile System and C802 Anti- presence of its products and system was successfully used Ship Cruise Missiles. For the solutions in new markets. On during a military exercise in integration of these new Chinese the first day of the exhibition, October 2018. Havelsan also takes weapon systems into the vessels, Chairman of the Board Dr. Hacı part in the production and delivery the necessary Interface Control Ali MANTAR and General Manager of the GENESIS-based Combat Documents (ICDs) must be shared & CEO Ahmet Hamdi ATALAY Management System (CMS), which with Havelsan. As of February welcomed the senior officials from will be used in four Jinnah Class 2019, the negotiations with other companies at their stand. Corvettes built for the Pakistan Chinese officials on this issue were Raytheon’s International Business Navy. Havelsan engineers are continuing. Development Team was also among the visitors of Havelsan. During the exhibition, Deputy General Manager of Training and Simulation Technologies Mehmet Akif NACAR and Vice President of Command Control and Combat Systems Savaş YANIK informed their visitors about the simulator technologies and naval combat systems. Closely following nearly 20 big and small tenders in Oman, Havelsan is now competing in an international tender against key players such as Airbus Defence

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Otokar the RABDAN IFV to the United © Defence Turkey Long-Term supplier of the Arab Emirates Army in the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) last quarter of 2018 (October/ and one of Turkey’s leading 4x4 November). In this context the Wheeled Tactical Combat Vehicle first RABDAN armored vehicles designer and manufacturer, out of production successfully Otokar participated in the IDEX completed acceptance tests at 2019 Exhibition together with Al the Otokar plant in Sakarya as Jasoor, a joint venture between well as amphibious and firing UAE’s leading investment company tests in the Gulf, and the first Tawazun and Otokar Land systems. batch was delivered to the UAE. At IDEX 2019, Otokar exhibited Following the delivery of the first its TULPAR Light Tank (debuted as batch of RABDAN IFVs late last SAFA in the UAE) and the RABDAN year, the vehicles were included 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), in the inventory of the UAE Armed which was ordered under a US$661 Forces. As of February 2019, a Million (approximately AED2 Billion) total of 30 vehicles were delivered, contract signed in February 2017 and this number is expected to at IDEX 2017. The RABDAN IFV reach 120 by the end of 2019. According to the contract, the MILMAST was fitted with Russian-made two-man turret armed with a 100 first 100 vehicles will be built at Founded by the partnership mm 2A70 gun, a 30 mm 2A72 the Otokar plant in Sakarya and between the advanced engineering coaxial cannon and a 7.62 mm the remaining vehicles will be company FIGES Technology PKT coaxial machine gun, whereas built at the Tawazun Industrial and SSTEK Defence Industry the SAFA/TULPAR Light Tank was Park facility in Abu Dhabi. In this Technologies in 2017, MILMAST fitted with CMI Cockerill® 3105 context, Otokar started the mass has achieved remarkable success in turret armed with a high-pressure production of RABDAN vehicles in telescopic mast systems. This year, 105mm Cockerill gun as well as 2017. Due to the urgent need of the MILMAST participated in IDEX 2019 an advance auto-loader system. UAE Armed Forces, deliveries are with a wide range of products that According to the Otokar 2018 carried out 4-5 months before the can be used for various purposes Activity Report, the TULPAR Light schedule specified in the contract. in both civilian and military fields. Tank successfully completed firing In this context, a workshop was The company exhibited its robust, tests in Europe and is already being established by Otokar/Al Jasoor stable, and low-maintenance tried by two different users. Otokar in the UAE for the final assembly electro-mechanical carbon-fiber also displayed the ARMA 6x6 with of vehicles. In addition, with the composite FTM, FHM, and FOM BOZOK Turret System, COBRA II signing of the second phase of series MAST Systems with extended 4x4 with the KESKIN Turret System the contract, the total number height up to 3-15 meters at Hall 8 in and the MIZRAK-S 30 RCWS of vehicles to be delivered will German Pavilion. MILMAST also (Remote Controlled Weapon be increased to 700. The first manufactures military trailers in System). Another RABDAN IFV deal includes the delivery of 400 addition to telescopic mast systems. fitted with a BMP-3 turret also RABDAN IFV to be fitted with In this context, the company has performed a live demonstration the 100mm gun (BMP-3 turret), designed a lightweight military during the opening ceremony. whereas the second order will trailer with a 2-ton load capacity for Otokar started the delivery of cover an additional 300 RABDAN KALKAN-II radars. Manufactured from an aluminum chassis, the trailer can be airlifted by helicopter and is also equipped with an auto-leveling system. The national contribution rate for MILMAST telescopic mast systems currently exceeds 97% (over 60% in terms of raw materials). Currently carrying out 64 separate projects at the same time, the company has received a new mast order from Aselsan. MILMAST can produce a mast within 4 days if the materials are ready, and it has a production capacity of 60 masts per month. The company also offers a 2-year product warranty as well as a 10-year spare parts supply guarantee © Defence Turkey to its customers. ISSUE 91/2019 135 DEFENCE TURKEY IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 136 ISSUE 91/2019

two countries, Roketsan, as one © @Ryan CARTER of the active Turkish Defence Industry companies in the region, participated in IDEX 2019 with an impressive array of surface- to-surface, air-to-surface, anti- submarine warfare, and guided missile products including the SOM ALCM, TEBER-82, MAM-L, MAM-C, OMTAS, UMTAS, L-UMTAS, CIRIT, CIRIT Smart Launcher, ASW Rocket as well as guided and unguided artillery rocket systems. Attracting a great deal of attention from visitors, Roketsan shared information Otokar’s COBRA Wheeled Armored Vehicle in UAE Armed Forces service took part in about the domestic and national opening ceremony weapon systems with the high- ranking officials of various vehicles in various configurations. %60 of Otokar’s revenues came countries such as Colombia, Otokar/Al Jasoor has also started from the export market. Otokar Romania, and Azerbaijan. Having training activities for the crew doubled its export figures year on signed its first export contract (driver, vehicle commander, gunner) year and reached USD211 Million with the UAE in December 2003, and maintenance personnel of in export revenues. In 2018 the Roketsan has exported more than RABDAN IFVs in the UAE. In this share of exports in total sales also USD$500 Million worth of products context, delivery of the training rose from 31% to 65% compared and technology to the UAE until support equipment was completed to the previous year and defence the end of 2013 (including the in early February. products took the lion’s share in agreement signed in 2013 with Otokar armored vehicles also exports. Tawazun Holding for the direct serve in the Armed Forces and Otokar also closely follows the sale of 10,000 CIRIT Missiles and Security Forces of Bahrain, Kuwait Modern Main Battle Tank Tender of 4-cell CIRIT Smart Launchers). As and Saudi Arabia. In this context, Oman Royal Land Forces, which a result of the political tensions according to the SIPRI Database, covers 76 tanks. In July-August between the two countries, the Bahrain National Guard is 2018, Otokar participated in field Roketsan almost lost the UAE equipped with a total of 73 ARMA tests (mobility and firing tests) market, however, the company 6×6, 21 Akrep/Scorpion and 185 carried out in Oman with the ALTAY continues to provide spare parts COBRA 4x4 Wheeled Armored PV2 prototype. The final decision/ and maintenance/repair support Vehicles, while Saudi Arabia selection in the tender is expected for the products that have already National Guard employs 93 COBRA to be announced in 2019. been delivered or produced under 4×4 armored vehicles. According license. Lastly, Roketsan sold an to our sources Kuwait fields Otokar Roketsan unspecified amount of MAM-L and vehicles among its security forces MAM-C smart micro munition to and in order to provide support Not having the chance to Qatar for use in BAYRAKTAR TB2 service for these vehicles Otokar secure new contracts due to the UCAVs. recently established a logistics political tensions between the base in Kuwait. Otokar received the first order for the ARMA 6x6 APC in © Defence Turkey December 2010 (valued at US$11 Million and covered the delivery of 13 ARMAs) and a follow-on contract in June 2011 (valued at US$63 Million and covered 60 ARMAs) from Bahrain, the first export customer for the ARMA 6x6. According to the Otokar 2018 Activity Report, even though the company closed 2018 with TL 1,679 Billion in sales, down 6% compared to 2017 due to the developments in Turkey, the company still achieved a net profit of TL164 Million, which is a 65% increase. In 2018 more than IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 ISSUE 91/2019 137 DEFENCE TURKEY

STM © Defence Turkey STM participated in NAVDEX 2019 with a large team under the leadership of General Manager Murat IKINCI, exhibiting the scale models of 17,000-ton PNS Moawin (AOE-39) fleet replenishment tanker (commissioned by the Pakistan Navy on October 16, 2018), The FAC-55 Fast Attack Craft designed for the Turkish Naval Forces, ADA class Corvette, TF-4500 Anti-Air Warfare Frigate, and the 1.700-ton TS1700 submarine to be equipped with the Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system. STM products, autonomous drones (kamikaze and surveillance) and DAR (Through the the torpedo launch test carried JV completed the delivery of 34 Wall Radar) system were exhibited out in 2018, Turkey became the MRTP16 Class Fast Intervention at the International Golden Group first country in the world that Boats (FIBs) in 2015 to the UAE’s (IGG) stand in Hall 4 at IDEX 2019. successfully fired a DM2A4 CNIA in cooperation with its local Meanwhile, on February 17, STM heavyweight torpedo from a Type partner Abu Dhabi Ship Building signed a Cooperation Agreement 209/1200 class submarine. (ADSB carry out the construction of with IGG to improve its operations 22 boats). Yonca-Onuk JV Shipyard in the Gulf Region. Yonca-Onuk Shipyard has been awaiting to receive a On February 8, 2019, the contract for the second batch of Presidency of Defence Industries At the NAVDEX 2019 Exhibition, 31 boats. However, due to political and a joint venture formed by Yonca-Onuk JV Shipyard, one dispute issues between the Turkish STM-Aselsan-Havelsan-ASFAT the leading players in the MENA and the UAE governments stemming (including KBST as a sub- region, exhibited scale models of from the ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ and contractor) signed a contract the MRTP16 Fast Intervention Boat the military coup in 2013 in Egypt, on the Mid-Life Upgrade which was previously delivered (the UAE and Turkey had a serious (MLU) of four Preveze Class to the UAE’s Critical National dispute as a result of positions they (Type 209/1400) diesel-electric Infrastructure Authority (CNIA), held on these issues) the order for submarines commissioned as well as the Onuk MRTP45 and the second batch of boats did not between 1984-1999. According MRTP34 Attack Boats offered as take place so far. All the MRTP16 to our information, The MLU part of the Turkish Type Fast Patrol boats are armed with Aselsan’s contract calls for the replacement Boat (FPB) Program for the Turkish STAMP (with 12.7mm M2HB) of the existing ISUS-83/2 Combat Navy. and STAMP-G (with GAU-19 gun) Management System with MÜREN Under a contract awarded Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval SYS (CMS) and the integration during IDEX 2009 Yonca-Onuk Weapon Systems. Sonar integration and Control system (SEDA) and Torpedo fire © Defence Turkey control system (TorAKS). The four submarines of the class are set to be delivered in 2023, 2024, 2026 and 2027 respectively. With the MLU modernization, the Preveze Class Submarines will be able to launch DM2A4 torpedoes as well as Mk48 Mod 6AT and AKYA heavyweight torpedoes. Within the scope of the MÜREN AY modernization program, the existing old generation Combat Management System of Ay Class submarines were replaced with MÜREN SYS (CMS) and DM2A4 and AKYA Heavyweight Torpedoes were successfully integrated into the submarines. Furthermore, with IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 138 ISSUE 91/2019

During the DIMDEX 2018 Exhibition, Yonca-Onuk secured a © Defence Turkey contract from the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces to deliver four MRTP24/U Special Operation Crafts (SOCs) and four MRTP24/U Fast Missile Crafts (FACs, for which contract has not come into force as of 18 February 2019). According to Yonca-Onuk JV officials, the construction of MRTP24/U SOCs, which would be the Qatari version of Turkish Navy’s new SAT Boat design, will be started soon. The MRTP24/U SOCs will armed with one Aselsan’s 12,7mm STAMP Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Weapon System. Whereas the MRTP24/U FACs will be Yonca-Onuk JV carried out MLU of two MRTP15 VBSS boats of the PN’s SSG(N) during armed with a pair of STAMP January-October 2018 in Istanbul Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Weapon Systems as well to start the deliveries of 8 boats overall length of the boats differs as Aselsan’s remotely-controlled as of February 2019 and the first from the name of the model) BORA Low Altitude/Short Range boat was still undergoing testing MRTP 22/U SAT Boats previously Naval Air Defence System to as of February 18. The production delivered to the Turkish Navy, be armed with MBDA’s Mistral of 2 new improved SAT boats to the new SAT Boats will be 24m missile. At the end of 2018, MBDA be constructed for the Turkish in length (overall length of 26m). successfully demonstrated the use Navy has started and the vessels Additionally, the boats will use a of the Mistral missile against fast are scheduled to be delivered at new series of diesel engines and boats such as FIACs (Fast Inshore the end of 2019. Unlike the 22m the internal configuration of the Attack Craft). long (overall length of 24m, as the vessels will be changed according As part of the Fast Patrol Craft MRTP model boats are named to the requirements specified in Project, Yonca-Onuk JV planned after the length of their hull, the the tender specifications

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Rheinmetall Showcases Hybrid Protection Module at IDEX 2019 At IDEX 2019 Rheinmetall has presented its Hybrid Protection Module for the first time at its stand. Combining active and passive protection technology, the Hybrid Protection Module is primarily designed to be mounted on the sides of tracked and wheeled tactical vehicles. The new Hybrid Protection Modules allow for an integrative © Defence Turkey approach: passive protection cope with multiple attacks thanks Defence Turkey: Can you components simultaneously to its capability to defeat 4 incoming elaborate on the Hybrid Protection serve as interface and shield for missiles/rounds within 0,5m2 area Module? the components of the active with a timing difference of 100 Stefan HAASE: It is an integrated protection system ADS-Gen.3 Active milliseconds between the missiles/ Active Defence System (ADS). It is Vehicle Protection System (AVPS). rounds deeply integrated now. We never Conversely, the ADS-Gen.3 AVPS The prime advantage of this had it before. We had it always components comprise ballistic new possibility for ADS-Gen.3 AVPS as modules that attached to the functions and characteristics. The integration into tactical vehicles is its vehicle and detached when it’s not specially harmonized bulkhead compact size: the Hybrid Protection needed anymore. It is the first time design features two layers. The first Module is less than 150 mm in height. that it comes with passive armor. one, the external protection layer, Moreover, it is relatively simple to Integrated meaning it is now in the protects the ADS-Gen.3 AVPS install and can be mounted onto passive armor of an armored vehicle. components against shell fragments, existing vehicles. The Module thus We have an outer layer in certain small arms fire and other sources of offers an easy-to-implement way of protection level and an inner layer. mechanical stress. The ADS-Gen.3 adding active protection technology Such modules like spaced add-on AVPS countermeasure component to a platform. The new modules armor, in the space we integrate is embedded in the first protection can replace existing add-on passive the ADS. It uses countermeasures plate from the outside. The deflector protection elements either completely to disable shaped charge weapons, of the countermeasure serves or in part. Furthermore, the modules which approach the vehicle. simultaneously as part of the first layer can be mounted to vehicles in Defence Turkey: Can it be of passive protection. The sensors of preparation for a specific mission. effectively used against ATGMs the system (a mix of optronics and Thanks to variable material with tandem warheads? radar sensors) are contained in the configurations, Hybrid Protection Stefan HAESE: Yes, here you space in between. Modules can be readily adapted can see the shot at a close distance In standalone mode, the complete to be meet individual customer 10 meters against the ADS. Metals module already offers additional requirements. Rheinmetall has in the way of the sensors get harmed ballistic protection that significantly already fabricated various prototype but the threat is still disabled prior to enhances the basic integrity of the modules, successfully conducting impact. That is something for lighter vehicle hull. The integrated ADS-Gen.3 rigorous ballistic trials of variously vehicles. is effective against rocket-propelled configured modules with rocket- Defence Turkey: How many grenades and anti-tank guided propelled grenades and antitank effectors do you have? How many missiles (ATGMs). It is designed to guided missiles. intercepts can you perform with intercept and destroy ATGMs from During IDEX 2019 we had an this system? ranges as short as 10 meters (33ft) by opportunity to have a quick word with Stefan HAASE: In such a module using a directed explosive detector. Mr Stefan HAASE, Rheinmetall Active it is always one sensor with one The incoming ATGM is detected by Protection GmbH Managing Director effector. Alongside the vehicle, we a mix of optronics and radar sensors. on the Hybrid Protection Module. would usually distribute between 20 Operating at 20GHz to 30GHz to 30 modules. wavebands the radar sensor can © Defence Turkey Defence Turkey: So, each detect incoming ATGMS at ranges sensor has a specific angle of point of 30m (98ft), but thanks to its very of view when the missile approach. low output power of around 1 watt What about the reloading time? the radar sensor can not be detected Stefan HAASE: You can see the by enemy’s ESM sensors at ranges countermeasure sits in a very rigid greater than 350 to 400m. According metal structure. You just take off the to Rheinmetall the ADS-Gen.3 can countermeasure and bring in a new IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 ISSUE 91/2019 141 DEFENCE TURKEY

one and a new detonator. If you suspect the electronics are harmed, you can change the entire module and bring a new module to connect it and it works. Defence Turkey: There are too many modules on the vehicle so do you have to change all these modules? Stefan HAASE: No, the number of modules is identical alongside the vehicle. If one is suspected of having a failure you can take it off but as you can see, they all look the same, © Defence Turkey so you don’t have individual shapes. For more sophisticated shapes Stefan HAASE - Rheinmetall Active Protection GmbH Managing Director you get individual shapes, but the Defence Turkey: What can you as well. You decouple the outer passive armor needs to cover the tell us about the deployment of skin and takes the jacket from the exact part of the vehicle. the Hybrid Protection Module on armor piercing ammunition and Defence Turkey: So, what Leopard 2A4 MBTs? you have AP core fresh and naked about protection capability Stefan HAASE: Alongside you intercepting new armor. There are against ATGMs with top-attack will get roughly ten of these modules. lighter solutions as well that can go capability? Here is one and that would be for down to several hundred kilograms. Stefan HAASE: There are two turret protection. Usually, the turret is When you want to really protect the possibilities. One is you have an the most exposed part of the tank, so turret and up-armor the Leopard 2A4 over-flying top attack, in such cases, you need to put it on the turret. For turret you get two tonnes, which is the countermeasure fires upward, the Leopard, we put the ADS only on feasible. and the other one is dive attack like the turret, and we can protect parts At IDEX 2019, Rheinmetall a HellFire then you need another of the hull from the turret by firing also presented its subsidiary countermeasure which really fires downwards as you have seen. The Rheinmetall Protection Systems high load of fragments to the sky, missile comes in a little bit lower, Gulf (RPSG). Operating in Sharjah but the advantage is you have no so the system has to consider the in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) collateral damage to consider. There position of the turret at this moment since September 2017, the company is no infantryman in the sky. of time and select the right count is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Defence Turkey: Does the measure to take care of the missile. Ballistic Protection. RPSG develops system use an effector with a We had great trials with SSB and and produces ballistic protection warhead or burst fragments to people from Turkey. elements. Its product range extends destroy the target? Defence Turkey: Did they from protection level NIJ IIIA right Stefan HAASE: You can see the witness live firing trials? When? through to STANAG 4569 Level 4. disabling mechanism as the Eryx Stefan HAASE: Yes, it was Meanwhile, rounding out its ATGM is coming we fire a charge already two or three years ago. portfolio in the field of protection through the direction of the warhead. Defence Turkey: What about technology for military vehicles, Defence Turkey: So, at we weight penalty? For example, if the Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall at the video it uses directed you add this module on Leopard Group is completing its force explosive? 2A4 MBT? protection portfolio with taking Stefan HAASE: Yes, and as you Stefan HAASE: For Leopard over the operational assets of IBD can see it is firing downwards now, MBT, you get around two tonnes with Deisenroth Engineering GmbH. you can have the same ones firing the right passive armor. According to press release issued by upwards. Defence Turkey: In this the Rheinmetall on 26 Mach 2019 the Defence Turkey: Do you use configuration? parties have agreed not to disclose optical or radar-based sensors? Stefan HAASE: Yes. For Leopard the purchase price. The transaction Stefan HAASE: Both. We have a MBT honestly, something like this is to take effect on 1 June 2019. radar-based sensor to pre-alert and here would be much more massive The buyout reinforces Rheinmetall’s to track, and an optical sensor for because you have another kind of KE position as a major supplier of ideally identifying the exact spot of threat that you have to think about. advanced defence technology to the the warhead. Defence Turkey: So, can it also ground forces of Germany, its allies Defence Turkey: Has it provide protection against KE and other likeminded nations. become operational or still under rounds? IBD Deisenroth Engineering is a development? Stefan HAASE: That is the idea. world-renowned supplier of passive Stefan HAASE: It is operational This is an add-on module with KE protection systems, principally for on Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank functionalities as well. The projectile military vehicles. The company has (MBT) with a customer that I cannot has to travel through the spacing around 120 employees achieved a disclose but we delivered more than that is very good for passive armor revenue of €35 Million in 2018 80. IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 142 ISSUE 91/2019

MILMAST – Designing Advanced Engineering in Telescopic Lifting Systems, on Track to Become a Global Brand

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choice for especially Aselsan © MILMAST Established in 2015 as a brand of led projects in Turkey. Recently, we have launched our new FOM Figes to focus on telescopic lifting Mast series for the Main Battle system (Mast) technologies, Tanks. The system is designed as which were not available in a compact solution for companies that want to install a mast on Turkey at that time, MILMAST platforms with limited space. The Telescopic Lifting Systems is product that we brought to IDEX specialized in the design and as a mock-up has a nested height of 70cm and an extended height manufacturing of Mast systems of 2,5m. The FOM series masts featuring a patented locking with 150kg and 250kg payload system and a very low nested capacity have three different types that can extend from 92cm to 4 height. Today the company’s meters and from 1,2m to 6 meters. product range includes FTM, FHM You can use the same payloads that we use on our FTM series and FOM series Mast systems Yasin TÜR: This request with FOM series Masts as well. came from Aselsan, but we were made of electro-mechanical The FOM series is only preferred already following the requirements carbon fiber material with an if the user has limited space. It is in the project. We are the leading smaller than the FTM series and extended height of between company in the market now and we has a different mechanical structure continue our efforts in this direction. 3-20 meters and can be used design. We created this system We focus on the needs and closely for many fields both in military by considering the more specific follow the procurement process. design requirements. and civil services. At the IDEX Eventually, we set out to provide a Defence Turkey: Where will successful solution and introduced 2019 Exhibition, Defence Turkey you install the FOM series Masts this product. talked with Yasin TÜR, MILMAST on the MBTs? Defence Turkey: Will it be Yasin TÜR: We install the mast Sales Manager & Co-Founder, unveiled at IDEF ‘19? on the tank turret. They want the Yasin TÜR: We will unveil to get firsthand information on mast to face the same direction this product at IDEF ‘19. We are MILMAST’s participation at IDEX, with the turret when it is rotated. planning to demonstrate the system We are still working on this design. the company’s product range on a vehicle. We are still working on The product prototype will become and ongoing programs both in it. ready within one month, we have Defence Turkey: Can you Turkey and in the region built a mock-up, verified the design share some information with us of this product, and passed all the about the FTM Series Masts? Defence Turkey: What would processes successfully. Yasin TÜR: FTM series Masts you like to say about your Defence Turkey: One of the are one of our first products that can participation in IDEX 2019? What images Aselsan shared during extend from 3m to 15 meters. This can you share about the products the FIRAT-M60T Project signing series became very well-known in you exhibited at the event? ceremony shows a Mast system projects. In total, we have delivered Yasin TÜR: We attended on the tank. Was that your more than 200 of them. While we the IDEX Exhibition with a last- product? supply a significant part of them to minute decision. Our booth was Yasin TÜR: No, it is not ours. Aselsan, we deliver the system to in the German Pavilion. The We know that the existing system other domestic companies as well. first impressions of the visitors is procured from abroad. With Defence Turkey: Will you were better than we expected. this project, we have actually supply the masts for the three Honestly, we didn’t expect such provided an indigenous alternative Pedestal-Mounted CİRİT good feedback and the number to that system. In the future, we (PMC) System ordered under of visitors. The companies and will participate in domestic and the contract signed between individuals who are interested in international tank modernization Roketsan and Turkish Land this subject came here and met with projects with this product. It is still in Forces Command? us, and we had the opportunity to the prototype stage, but we continue Yasin TÜR: Yes, we will supply show ourselves. Company-level our efforts for the production. We the masts in that project, we are meetings were fruitful; however, we have successfully completed the currently waiting for the orders. We did not find what we expected from design phase and requirements will provide the same series (FTM). the delegation-level meetings. We analysis. The qualification process We concluded our studies and exhibited our standard FTM series of the system is still ongoing. successfully completed the field Masts with a patented lock safety Defence Turkey: Did you start tests. At that time, it was not clear system, as well as our new series the localization activities for the whether the carrier platform will be of products. We take the FTM series aforementioned mast with your tracked or wheeled. We carried out to every event we participate in. own initiative or was it a request our tests on a tracked vehicle. This product became the primary from the user? IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 DEFENCE TURKEY 144 ISSUE 91/2019

Defence Turkey: Is there any difference between the tracked and wheeled platforms regarding the Mast performance? Yasin TÜR: Tracked vehicles lead to higher vibration. Wheeled vehicles don’t have this problem. With the PMC Project, we also started working with Roketsan. Defence Turkey: Under a contract signed with Qatar Armed Forces, 1 set of shelter-based Border Security System with Aselsan’s design and production sensor systems and security management software was delivered in 2018. Did you take part in this project with your Mast © MILMAST systems? Yasin TÜR: The masts used in height of 15 meters. Thus, it and 5% from other automotive the project were not ours. As far as becomes a cost-effective solution companies. Only, 20% of our orders I know, our products were not ready that is not over-designed. The FTM come from abroad. The reason is, at the time when the contract was series masts are excessively large foreign customers have additional signed. We were in the qualification to carry lighter payloads. We have requirements that needed to be process. provided a clever solution for this tested, so the deliveries take time. Defence Turkey: What would requirement with the FHM series For example, we received an order you like to say about the new Masts. of 1 + 100 units from Korea. In this FHM series Masts that you just Defence Turkey: Are you context, we have delivered the added to your product range? involved in the TASMUS (Tactical first system and also signed a pre- Yasin TÜR: The FHM series can Area Communications System) contract for 100 pieces. The project carry lighter payloads compared Project, which Aselsan sold to was launched about 1.5 years to the FTM series. These Masts Azerbaijan? ago, and the studies on the mast can carry up to 50kg of payload Yasin TÜR: We continue our carrying vehicle are still ongoing. (recommended 25-30kg). FHM studies on the TASMUS project. The mast system to be delivered series Masts are designed to It’s not exactly clear yet, but will be equipped with electro-optical be used for more light-weight we’re working in the background systems for reconnaissance and operations. We have completed currently. The first party delivered surveillance. There is no problem the qualification process for this does not include our masts however with the mast, but there is still a product. Similar to the FTM series, the second party will probably be delay due to the change of the FHM Masts have also a nested equipped with our system. Our vehicle requirements on the end- height of 3m and an extended products are currently in the design user side. phase. The project calls for some additional requirements and we © MILMAST continue our work to meet them. Defence Turkey: Could you inform us about the fairs you will participate in the future as part of your 2019 exhibition planning? Yasin TÜR: We aim to participate in both national and international exhibitions. Following the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, we attended the LAAD Fair in Brazil. After that, there is the IDEF ‘19 Fair. This year we will also participate in the MSPO Exhibition in Poland and the Gulf Defence & Aerospace (GDA) Exhibition in Kuwait. Defence Turkey: Can you share with us the figures regarding the turnover and export of MILMAST in 2018? Yasin TÜR: At present, 80% © Defence Turkey of our orders came from domestic companies, 75% from Aselsan IDEX/NAVDEX 2019 ISSUE 91/2019 145 DEFENCE TURKEY

Defence Turkey: Will Aselsan The recoil force will not allow a stationary position. After that, we aim SARP-L (approx. 80kg without higher mast system as it will be too to further develop this product. armor and ammunition) and unstable. We aim to manufacture Defence Turkey: Which SARP Dual (approx. 290kg without the new product with carbon fiber products will you exhibit at armor and ammunition) Remote composite materials again. However, IDEF‘19 ? What would you like to Controlled Stabilized Weapon if the analysis results show us that say about the products that will be Systems be mounted on your Mast we can manufacture a more stable introduced for the first time? product? product with aluminum, then we Yasin TÜR: You will have the Yasin TÜR: These systems will will switch to different materials. opportunity to examine all our be mounted on FTM series masts. The analysis studies are currently products at IDEF ‘19. We plan to The recoil of the weapon system underway. display all the FTM, FOM, FHM is the most important issue here. Defence Turkey: Will the cables series, as well as the new trailer with Therefore, we are working on a pass through the Mast when a an automatic leveling system which specific product that can withstand system is mounted on it? will be introduced for the first time the recoil force of the SARP-L/ Yasin TÜR: The cables won’t be at IDEF. Dual (approx. 350-400kg) system. inside the mast; they will be wrapped Defence Turkey: Yasin TÜR, is The new product can be used on around the mast body from the there a message that you would both fixed positions and vehicles, outside in the form of a spring. There like to convey to our readers? especially during border security are different formats and projects Yasin TÜR: In fact, we are missions. We are planning to exhibit abroad like this. We aim to achieve moving towards becoming a global our new product at IDEF ‘19. it in Turkey. brand. We are trying to establish Defence Turkey: What are Defence Turkey: Will your new business partnerships. In addition, the differences between the new Mast system provide fire-on-the- we have opened representative product and the other series move capability or will it only allow offices in France and Russia. Every Masts? the user to shoot from a stationary week, we conduct remote meetings Yasin TÜR: There is a difference position? with them and receive information in the material used which means Yasin TÜR: Truly, our first goal about current projects and programs. the new mast will probably have is to manufacture a product that I believe we will receive good news a maximum height of 4 meters. will allow the user to shoot from a from these countries in the future DEFENCE TURKEY 146 ISSUE 91/2019

CES Advanced Composites National Leader in Ballistic Protection with International Standards Established in late 2012 to meet the demands of international industrial institutions in aerospace, defence and security industries, by providing reliable, ingenious and cost effective advanced composite solutions CES Advanced Composites & Defence Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Açık Group, is a designer, developer and manufacturer of advanced composite parts and assemblies While it was only a small workshop in 2012, CES Advanced © CES Composites & Defence Technologies underwent rapid and substantial growth through investments in human resources, facilities, equipment and infrastructure, becoming a factory operating in line with international standards and with a global reach. It is worth noting that the large majority of these investments have been made using the Company’s own resources, or with revenues generated by the Açık Group’s other activities. CES Advanced Composites plans to percentage of its turnover to R&D, CES Advanced Composites double the investments that made the company has been declared as currently continues its production so far by the end of 2020, through an R&D center by the Turkish Ministry activities in three different fields, the opening of factories in different of Economy. namely; Aviation Composites, locations around the globe. With its expertise in composite Defence Composites and Ballistic From its premises established material design, development Protection. in an area of nearly 20,000m2, CES and production, CES Advanced In the field of Aviation Advanced Composites provides Composites’ know-how has enabled Composites, company supplies its business partners with a wide the development of a leading range parts to the platform producers such spectrum of services, ranging from of products for a broad spectrum as Airbus, Lockheed Martin (Sikorsky) conventional methods to highest of applications. As well as focusing and Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ). standard production techniques that on the defence and aerospace Aside from these companies, CES require the highest level of aviation industry, CES Advanced Composites Advanced Composites is also an certification. Through its recent is continuing its research and approved supplier for Leonardo, major investments, CES has now the development activities to utilize its and have this year entered a largest production and R&D capacity expertise in land and naval platforms, qualification process for Boeing. in Turkey that enables the company whilst increasing its capacity in Company executes its works in to fulfill its wide production portfolio ballistic plates manufacturing. the field of aviation in accordance both in advanced composite and with the “build-to-print” approach, advanced armor fields. which involves the customer Today company has the sharing production details with the necessary infrastructure, capability company, after which they carry and capacity to position itself as out the production part through the leading supplier of advanced qualified and constantly-inspected composite materials, engineering processes. Aviation has very tight services and tooling equipment in quality control requirements, which the local market. Offering globally manufacturing company should fully competitive solutions, particularly absorbed and fully implement them in ballistic protection, the company in all of its manufacturing processes, also has ambitious goals for exports. even those unrelated to aviation. CES In terms of its goals for 2020, CES Advanced Composites further crown Advanced Composites is aiming to its superiority over its competitors in export 50% of its products to global the market with quality certificates customers and to become one of the they have received. Six years ago, world’s leading companies in the field company was certified to AS9100 of composites. Allocating a significant © CES standard, the highest indication of ISSUE 91/2019 147 DEFENCE TURKEY

quality in aerospace and defence sectors. CES Advanced Composites is in fact one of the few companies in Turkey that they have shortlisted as a possible candidate in the field of composites. In the meantime, company also continuing its efforts to develop its own aviation products, such as parts for aircraft cabin interiors. CES Advanced Composites current activities cover all aspects of the defence sector, including those that are not directly related to ballistic protection. Company works with Turkey’s leading land platform manufacturers, such as BMC, FNSS and Otokar. In lieu © CES of metallic parts, CES Advanced on armor solutions and the largest of the company and has served as Composites design, produce and supplier for spall liners. The main the foundation to all future ballistic integrate onto vehicles advanced feature of these products is that protection-related works that are composite parts that lighten the they are designed to be as light as on the company agenda today CES platform and consequently increase possible and the lightest composite Advanced Composites undertook the their mobility, while fully meeting materials are used in production armoring process of mission-critical the relevant structural and physical processes. Using the same quality sections of the ADA Class corvettes requirements. Company carefully materials as its international under the MILGEM Project. selects the optimum materials and competitors, CES Advance Recently tasked with providing manufacturing processes to be Composites is quite determined to spall liners as part of the M60TM used in these works, laying out the create superior ballistic protection FIRAT MBT Modernization Program, most cost-effective and appropriate solutions with better craftsmanship CES Advanced Composites also solutions. In some projects company and engineering. Today thanks provides ballistic protection solutions has already begun working with their to its wide product portfolio CES for air platforms (aircraft/helicopters). customers’ engineers right at the Advanced Composites meets various Participating in the armoring of draft design stage in order to add mission-critical demands of different Black Hawk and Mi-17 helicopters more value. Aside from land vehicles, end users in ballistic protection. in Turkey, CES cooperates with company is also producing advanced As one of the three companies Paramount Group in the international composite parts for various other manufacturing Ballistic Helmets in arena for helicopter armoring products manufactured by the Turkey, CES Advanced Composites solutions. CES is currently one of sector’s leading players, such as closely follows the tenders of the two qualified companies in the world Aselsan, Havelsan, Roketsan and Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and the who is already competent to produce Kale Aero, as well as the various Turkish National Police. armor kits (both cockpit and cabin institutions of TÜBİTAK. Company also has expertise in floor) for Black Hawk helicopters. Ballistic Protection is definitely the design and application of armor Today, CES Advanced Composites CES Advance Composites’ area to the mission-critical sections of is the only company in Turkey, which of expertise. They have a highly the naval vessels. In this context, developed modular ballistic floor competent team, up-to-date as the first indigenous advanced panels, armored wing panels and technologies that make a difference, composite ballistic protection project pilot seat armor for air platforms. and a strong network of raw material suppliers, all of which help them roll out globally competitive solutions. In this field company’s leading position can be clearly understood, not only by looking at the technical features of equivalent products, but also the comments they receive from different users around the world. Their product range in this field contains a diverse portfolio of different products, including ballistic helmets, ballistic plates and vests, spall liners and add-on armor. With its engineering power, CES Advance Composites has become the only local supplier © CES for land vehicle platforms for add- DEFENCE TURKEY 148 ISSUE 91/2019

EVPÚ Defence a.s. – the Czech Brand for National Security EVPÚ Defence is the only Czech manufacturer of commander and gunner sights designed for special military vehicles and a leading global manufacturer of electro-optical systems. EVPÚ Defence, a.s., is a Czech company, the head office of which is in Uherské Hradiště, and which has been known for a long time in the inner circle of army, police, and security forces. The electro-optical systems manufactured in the southern part of Moravia guard frontiers of more than 40 nations all over the world and find frequent use in projects of the Ministries of Defence and police forces of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. EVPÚ Defence a.s. is the or liquid transfer option, payload up systems and weapon stations. world’s leading manufacturer of to 150 kg Within its extensive and growing pan and tilt positioners. Thanks to MALLI - for radar systems, product portfolio, EVPU Defence, their own long-term development, payload up to 20 kg headquartered in Uherské Hradiště manufacturing and maintenance Each of the models described in the Czech Republic, numbers the pan and tilt positioners have below was developed for a CRANE series of the commander‘s excellent quality, reliability, long specific project, which fact and gunner‘s sights, featuring service life and first-rate adaptation shows that the company can cooled or uncooled thermal to the toughest conditions of use. provide flexible solutions and cameras. The multi-sensor electro- Due to the great flexibility of their offer custom-made products. optical (EO) systems have been own development department, CRANE multipurpose sights developed primarily for integration unstabilized and gyroscopically – a multi-sensor electro-optical with remote controlled surveillance stabilized pan and tilt positioners container developed primarily for systems and remote-controlled can be used in a variety of integration into remote-controlled weapon stations (RCWS) – the latter applications such as border reconnaissance and surveillance on combat and security vehicles – monitoring, anti-drone, unmanned, vehicle mobile systems, boats and others. Pan and tilt positioners can be tailor-made to the specific requirements of the customer with respect to the application. MRP, MCM, ARM - for short range systems, payload up to 10 kg MSM, MSO, NERO - for middle range systems, payload up to 34 kg GEMA - for middle and long- range systems, payload up to 50 kg MST, MSR - for long range systems including gyro stabilization ISSUE 91/2019 149 DEFENCE TURKEY

thanks to their modular architecture. an eye-safe laser rangefinder which Three versions of the gunner‘s can reach up to 25,000 m. The sight with uncooled camera are commander’s sight elevation range offered, intended for integration is between -90° and +70°. with RCWS incorporating machine Another interesting product guns of 7.62 or 12.7mm caliber: fielded by the Army of the Czech • The CRANE SR1G features Republic is known as SeeCheck daylight optics provided by an – a system monitoring the aiming camera with a horizontal surroundings of a vehicle and angle of 3.7° and a color surveillance guarding the safety of its crew. camera with 30x continuous optical The Czech Army uses the zoom and a horizontal angle of 2.3- system on Iveco LMV 4x4 armoured 63.7°, while the 1024x768 thermal vehicles and LOS-M and Sněžka-M camera can switch between a wide tracked armoured reconnaissance field of view (FoV) of 18.1° for area and surveillance vehicles. The surveillance and a narrow FoV SeeCheck system is also integrated of 6.1° for detail views. Distance the gunner’s sights are ruggedized into communication and command measurements up to 32km are against shock, vibration and all role versions of the Pandur II 8x8 provided by a laser rangefinder. unfavorable weather conditions. wheeled armored vehicles which The system is entirely digital, the EVPU Defence does not simply the Army of the Czech Army is GigE interface providing sensor assemble third-party components currently preparing to field. communications with minimal into systems: the company is a The SeeCheck monitoring/ interference and high quality image specialized manufacturer of the display system is designed data. The CRANE SR1G will be dedicated sensors, which are particularly for monitoring close integrated into the RCWS of a new calibrated and tested in its purpose- surroundings of the vehicle, chemical, biological, radiological built laboratory. protecting dismounted soldiers, and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance The company registered a high or guarding the perimeter around vehicle for the Army of the Czech level of interest in the product the vehicle in both daytime and Republic; during the IDEX 2019 exhibition in nighttime. The system which EVPÚ The CRANE XSR incorporates the United Arab Emirates, thanks Defence developed on its own a daylight surveillance camera to a live demonstration of the initiative and at its own expense featuring both monochrome and product. consists of a control and display color modes, with a 36x optical The CMS-1 commander terminal designated TU-1 and zoom capability. The 640 x 512 pixel panoramic sight is a multi-sensor a SeeCheck sensor-mounting uncooled thermal camera has two electro-optical system the sensors pan device with a daytime and switchable FoV – 4.6° narrow and of which are mounted on a gyro- a nighttime branch. The former 14.3° wide; stabilized pan and tilt positioner, comprises a CCD module with In the CRANE SR, two black providing an all-round field of vision a fixed focal length lens and a and white aiming cameras with to the commander irrespective resolution of 720 TV lines; the fixed focal lengths are partnered of light or weather conditions. nighttime branch makes use of an with the same thermal camera and The vibration-resistant container uncooled thermal imaging module laser rangefinder as for the CRANE comprises a daytime zoom camera the resolution of which is 324x256 XSR. (30x optical, 12x digital zoom) pixels. The fields of view of both Variants incorporating cooled with a color and a B/W modes. At modules are optically aligned, thermal cameras are available for night or in unfavorable conditions, their angle being 63°H. Optionally, detecting targets at longer ranges a continuous-zoom cooled the system can also be equipped and for a use for larger caliber thermal camera is used. Distance with a sensitive AWIR uncooled RCWS. Two options are offered: measurements are performed by thermal camera, or with a daytime/ The CRANE XLR features a cooled thermal camera module with a 640x512 pixel resolution and two switchable FoV of 2° and 10° horizontal angle for dark, dusty and difficult operations. For daylight operations a color surveillance camera module with a 36x optical zoom used. The sight is also equipped with a 20km-range laser rangefinder; The CRANE LR sight features two monochrome aiming cameras with fixed focal lengths and horizontal FoV of 2.8° and 10.5°. The bodies of all versions of DEFENCE TURKEY 150 ISSUE 91/2019

nighttime AWIR D camera with an IR illuminator. The TU-1 terminal can control one SeeCheck sensor unit and up to four additional cameras mentioned above. Its side buttons, touch screen, and intuitive control software allow the operator to control the system easily and quickly. The terminal also permits, for instance, to display three videos or to merge images obtained from the CCD and IR modules of the SeeCheck unit. In addition to developing, manufacturing, and maintaining panoramic sight. The body of the such as a laser illumination the abovementioned elements, weapon station is armored, the detection and identification system, the company also integrates them basic version of the armor providing make the TURRA 30 weapon into more complex surveillance STANAG 1 ballistic protection to station a combat asset that can be and weapon systems. Thanks the weapon station and STANAG 3 integrated on a number of vehicles to cooperation with the parent ballistic protection to the vehicle´s and gives the customer a possibility company, EVPÚ a.s., it can deliver crew. The weapon station´s design of choosing from a broad spectrum complete integrated solutions of permits to fit add-on armor, and of configurations and prices. remote-controlled surveillance thus increase the ballistic protection systems and weapon stations. An level. Thanks to ammunition example of this cooperation is the being stored outside the crew Laser Warning System ZSRD-07 weapon station with a compartment, the weapons being EVPÚ Defence also delivers 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun, mounted above the hull roof level, and integrates an easy-to-operate, which is in the inventory of the Army and the operators being positioned reliable laser illumination warning of the Czech Republic, or with a outside the turret assembly, the system, capable of alerting the 7.62 mm PKT machine gun, which safety of all crewmembers of user to a broad spectrum of laser is mounted on Iveco 4x4 vehicles the vehicle is greatly improved. devices, from laser rangefinders used by the Armed Forces of the TURRA 30´s control unit enables or laser target designators to laser Slovak Republic. Its new generation, full functionality of the vehicle´s beam guided weapon systems and Gladius, which is currently being Battlefield Management System. some types of radars. developed, is armed with a 12.7 mm TURRA 30´s electrical EVPÚ Defence, a.s., will display machine gun (NSVT or M2) and is equipment is highly modular many products from its portfolio, considered for integration on 4x4 and enables maintenance to be including monitoring systems and vehicles of the Armed Forces of the performed and modifications to all types of commander and gunner Slovak Republic. be implemented in an efficient and sights, at the forthcoming IDET quick manner. The variability of the fair in Brno. EVPÚ Defence will also be present at the DSEI fair in TURRA 30 Remote-Controlled weapon station´s components, from the basic version up to the complete London, NATO Days in Ostrava, or Weapon Station version with the independent Expodefensa in Bogota, Colombia, Another example is the TURRA commander panoramic sight but will not display as many 30 weapon station, whose modular featuring the “hunter-killer” products as in Brno. Additional architecture permits the user to functionality, increased level of information about EVPÚ Defence´s choose from various sight, weapon ballistic protection, smoke grenade products can be obtained at system, electrical equipment, or dischargers, and other elements, www.evpudefence.com. ballistic protection solutions. The TURRA 30 weapons station is armed with a 30mm Bushmaster Mk44 automatic gun (alternatively with a 30mm 2A42 gun), a 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun, the 3rd generation SPIKE LR ATGM launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. The full version of TURRA 30´s sighting system comprises a CRANE XLR stabilized gunner sight with a cooled thermal camera and an independent CMS-1 commander ISSUE 91/2019 151 DEFENCE TURKEY

Airbus at IDEF ‘19 Airbus will attend Turkey’s IDEF missions without the need for any 2019, 14th International Defence additional fuel tank. Also, on display, Industry Fair, held at TÜYAP Fair and the scale mockup of the C295 in Congress Center in Buyukçekmece, Maritime Patrol Aircraft configuration Istanbul from April 30th to May 3rd. - a very robust and reliable, highly At the exhibition Hall 2, Stand versatile tactical airlifter able to 234, Airbus will display a range of carry up to 9 tones of payload, at a innovative defence and security maximum cruise speed of 480 km/h. low-mass system (around 400 kg products and services, including Fitted with a retractable landing gear only) with the strong performance military aircraft and helicopters, and a pressurized cabin, it can cruise of a larger Earth observation satellite perfectly in line with the aspirations at altitudes up to 25,000 ft, while platform. of the Turkish Armed Forces in retaining remarkable short take-off Turkey is a key partner for Airbus. regard with the recently launched & landing (STOL) performance from With nearly 30 years of successful modernization programs. unprepared, short, or soft airstrips, collaboration in civil and military Airbus will showcase a scale as well as excellent low level flight aviation, Airbus is committed to long- model of the A330 MRTT – the only characteristics. term, mutually-beneficial industrial new generation strategic tanker/ A scale mockup of the Astrobus cooperation, working closer with transport aircraft combat proven and S Earth observation satellite will be its partners and customers as flag available today. The large 111 tones on show. The latest generation of carrier Turkish Airlines, the Ministry of basic fuel capacity of the successful Earth Observation Satellites for Very Defence and Presidency of Defence A330-200 airliner enables the A330 High Resolution (VHR) applications, Industries, as well as Turkey’s air MRTT to excel in air-to-air refueling it combines the advantages of a force, navy and coast guard. DEFENCE TURKEY 152 ISSUE 91/2019

Combat Proven Protection Technology that Matters Established in 1853, Hutchinson Forces: one-piece rubber run flat, is providing smart solutions to meet known globally as VFITM, Hutchinson the most challenging requirements is proud to introduce the MVFITM run of customers to improve comfort, flat range: the same incomparable safety and energy efficiency in run flat performance, including a full mobility on land, in the air and at sea. reliable field hand mountable system: Our innovations cover a wide variety safe, easy and fast to insert without of particularly demanding markets, the need for any specific tools. © Hutchinson from automotive and aerospace to Besides military, Hutchinson defence, energy, rail and industry. D&M also procures police vehicles, a wound maintains vehicle mobility In defence, the mobility of special protected limousines, cash by eliminating the loss of fuel and vehicle in operations is of utmost transporters as well as special fire reduces the risk of fire and explosion. importance. The survivability fighting vehicles with a full range As a solution, the Hutchinson of crews and the safety of the of wheel assemblies and run flat D&M SAFETANKTM instantly seals equipment depend exclusively on solutions. any entry and exit bullet holes, the protection on board. retaining the fuel inside the tank and From more than 80 years, © Hutchinson minimizing the potential ignition of Hutchinson Defence & Mobility has spilled fuel. Depending on design been protecting some of the most and specifications, our customized important vehicles for nearly all NATO solution seals ammunition wounds forces and far beyond. The mission up to at least 7.62 NATO/AP, API, of Hutchinson D&M’s products is 12.7mm, ... By reducing 7 times to accomplish the mission through the weight compared to equivalent the harshest situations so that troop level protection of armored steel carriers’ vehicles, combat vehicles, plates. Hutchinson’s SAFETANKTM logistics trucks and fuel delivery KIT can be applied on new vehicles trucks can safely return home. and also retrofitted on existing Based on lessons learned from Reduce Direct & Indirect Costs, Cutting Logistics Constraints fleets as armored vehicles, tank the field, our specific technologies trailers or tank containers and other in wheels: highly sustainable, very Additionally, Hutchinson applications. lightweight aluminum rims and D&M is promoting the product Additionally, Hutchinson D&M TM very special beadlock and runflat Tire Saver Shield . The tire’s supports higher protection and solutions are the first step to keep sidewall represents one of the most provides weight saving advantages moving safely. vulnerable parts of military wheeled with a passive explosion-proof If one or even all tires are vehicles. It is essential to protect the device: ExploShieldTM. The second damaged and deflated, i.e. by tires in order to prevent the risk of benefit of this solution is the 80 shootings or mine blast explosions immobilization caused by sidewall percent reduction in slosh force. (IEDs), combat vehicles are able to damage, destruction, fire or enemy On the one hand, the effect makes TM escape from the hot-spot relying detection. The Tire Saver Shield , vehicle handling much more stable on Hutchinson D&M’s runflats. The is in service already in many NATO’s since slosh force is completely unrivalled technology of Hutchinson forces, and it is a key asset of the reduced in all directions, on the D&M‘s runflats allows for key vehicle to increase the availability of other hand it allows the engineers movement in the runflat mode, off vehicles and decrease the largest to dispense with anti-slosh baffles, road mode, even in soft or hard expenses to any fleet of wheeled resulting in significant weight saving terrains. vehicles in terms of tires, mounting for the vehicle. Servicing the Turkish Land and dismounting of the tire, forces, with the benchmark of NATO replacement of the run flat system, towing of the vehicle, logistics, storage, waste disposal, manpower costs.

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© DIMO DIMO Corp. Swiftly Fulfilling Aviation and Defence Requirements for North American and European Companies In an exclusive Defence Turkey interview, Sohrab NAGHSHINEH - President, DIMO Corp. shares insight into the company’s position as a global leader in the provision of services and equipment for air, land, and naval forces

Defence Turkey: Can you way we have received many awards Agency. Our staff has decades please briefly introduce DIMO for quality, delivery, and customer of experience in Aerospace and Corp. to our readers? Why was service – but the one that I am most Defence. Dimo Corp is also TRACE it established and what has been proud of is our Presidential ‘Export’ and ISO 9001:2015 Certified; accomplished during last 25 Award for Excellence in Export that CAGENumber: 1HUX5. years? was presented to us by the US Defence Turkey: As a Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: DIMO Secretary of Commerce in 2016. distributor/representative to a Corp. was established to support Defence Turkey: Could you number of major North American the brave men and women that keep please provide some key facts and and European companies, DIMO us safe in Aerospace & Defence. the organizational structure of the Corp. has specialized in fulfilling Since its inception in 1994, we company for our readers? aviation and defence requirements have created value for many of our Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: Dimo at a moment’s notice. Can you customers by solving challenging Corp is fully recognized and elaborate on the products & and complex procurement needs to registered with US State Department services you have provided for keep their fleets in the air. Along the as well as the Defence Logistics customers around the globe? ISSUE 91/2019 155 DEFENCE TURKEY

Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: We deeply believe that for a company like ours to be successful, we must put the Customer above all else. This philosophy has led us to be very diverse in the products and services that we provide, as we are driven by Customer needs. As a result of the Customers we work with, we have typically focused on aircraft such as the F-16, C-130, and UH-60/T-70 Blackhawk. The areas in which we support to a greater degree are Motion Control, Life Support, Avionics, Hydraulic Components, © DIMO Landing Gears and ISR equipment. Defence Turkey: Can you Defence Turkey: How would for strong partners in Turkey to elaborate on your MRO & you position DIMO Corp. in provide local capabilities within the Overhaul and Repairs services the Turkish market? Can you country. for military fixed wing and rotary summarize DIMO Corp.’s Defence Turkey: Can you wing aircraft? involvement in Turkey over the elaborate on your short and long- Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: DIMO last decades? term objectives, vision in Turkey? Corp., along with our trusted Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: DIMO Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: In the partners, have been providing Corp. has been actively providing short term we hope to continue Overhaul and Repair services for support for programs such as ANKA supporting the active programs military fixed wing and rotary wing UAV, HURKUS Trainer, F-16, UH-60, and to see them through to for 25 years. and C-130 of the Turkish Armed complete production. However Defence Turkey: What could Forces. We decided to work with in the long-term, we hope to help you tell us about the international many of the Turkish aerospace and expand the Turkish indigenous presence and market position of defence industry talented personnel industry by bringing expertise from DIMO Corp. in the field of parts over 20 years ago. This was due around the world in-country and and component support for to the fact that we always had setting up in-country repair and military aircraft? absolute confidence in the internal overhaul capability for some of the Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: DIMO capabilities of Turkish industry. This equipment that is currently being Corp. established its international confidence has resulted in working worked on outside of Turkey. presence by opening a sales offices with major Turkish aerospace and Defence Turkey: What can in Ankara and in Abu Dhabi in 2002 defence companies, such as Turkish you tell us about DIMO Corp.’s to better understand and support Aerospace, Aselsan, Roketsan, participation at the IDEF ‘19 the needs of our customers in the Havelsan and many more within Exhibition? region. We are now, providing parts Turkey. Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: and component support for military Defence Turkey: DIMO Corp. DIMO Corp. is presenting some aircraft worldwide which includes represents a multitude of original of the latest advanced defence Turkey. equipment manufacturers technologies during IDEF and we Defence Turkey: Can you (OEMs), which enables you to are inviting all Turkish defence elaborate on your customer provide services throughout the forces to our stand 221A for a portfolio? How many Armed spares supply chain. Can you personal detailed explanation. Forces around the globe utilize elaborate on the OEMs that you Defence Turkey: Would you your services? Why should represent in Turkey? like to add anything by way of a potential customers and Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: We message our readers? governmental agencies obtain are not able to elaborate on this Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: We your Services? question due to the sensitivity of are proud to be participating in the Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: DIMO certain programs. advancement of Turkish Armed Corp. provides support for the Defence Turkey: Can you Forces programs and would like to US Armed Forces as well as the elaborate on the ongoing continue bringing added value to militaries of 38 countries, including programs that DIMO Corp. our customers in Turkey. It has also the TUAF. Due to the exclusive currently pursues in Turkey? been an honor to work with such agreements with major US and What could be the next program great Aerospace Industry leaders UK defence companies, as well as for DIMO Corp. in Turkey? like Mr. Temel KOTİL of Turkish carrying a large inventory of parts Sohrab NAGHSHINEH: Aerospace. I truly appreciate his and components, many of our DIMO Corp. is presently providing vision in expanding self-sufficiency customers continue to come back equipment for the HURJET, and looking forward to bringing as to DIMO for their spares and repair HURKUS-C, and T-129 ATAK much added value to the indigenous needs. Helicopter. We are actively looking work in Turkey DEFENCE TURKEY 156 ISSUE 91/2019

PELI Products, Global Leader of Protective Cases, Highlights its 3-level of Expertise in Protecting Armory PELI Products is the largest Engineered for one-person manufacturer of aerospace and mobility, the 1780 weapons case military approved reusable, has two double-wide handles and recyclable, plastic ATA 300 CAT dual sets of polyurethane wheels 1, LRU, AGE, WSTAGE, logistic with stainless steel ball bearings containers and cases. With more and nylon hubs for extended than 40 years of experience in towing durability. optimal protection solutions PELI The case sports an integrated Products ensure the success of manual pressure regulation valve military mission. PELI’s engineers to eliminate vacuum lock and a have developed custom solutions humidity monitor gauge with a for the transport and packaging visible signal to guard against needed of the defence sector. condensation. There are additional standard characteristics such as PELI Products Keeps Weapons a lid equipped with the polymer o-ring offering a dust and Safe and Secure at Arms waterproof seal. The dual action Reach with Rifle Cases latches open with a light pull and These following airtight, are tested to a failure threshold of watertight containers are also nearly 182kg. doubles as a lockable rifle rack . The containers configuration © Peli PELI’s Customised Weapon includes removable lid with plated Zinc hardware, comfort of 450L and a weight of 41kg. Cases Ensures the Critical grip handles, wheels, a humidity The 472-M4-M16-6 is the Operations of your Mission indicator and a pressure relief perfect storage solution for a 6 PELI have internal teams valve. Best of all, when the lid is pack of M16 weapons or any with long-term experience in removed, the weapons remain combination of M16s and M4s, designing everything from simple locked in the cases as a portable lined up in unshakable custom foam cushions to extremely weapons rack. security. complex metal structures for use This durable plastic military This 472-M4-M16-8 rifle in dramatically diverse shipment, shipping and storage container case is designed to hold 8 fully storage, and use conditions – 472-M4-M16-4 rifle case is equipped M4s or M16s or any including military deployments designed to hold 4 fully equipped combination of two M4s and two and combat situations. From M4’s or M16’s or any combination M16s, up to a maximum of eight. deck-mounted equipment to of two M4’s and M16’s up to The case’s outside dimensions are four. The outside dimensions are 113,7x86,4x 66cm, and its volume © Peli 113,7x 86,4x47cm with a volume is 650L with a weight of 55kg.

PELI‘s 1780 for one- man Arsenal Can you imagine yourself carrying easily twelve M16’s? Weapons Case features a quick-loading, lockable cross bar and a rotationally molded insert to secure and protect up to twelve M16’s or M4’s from the most extreme conditions. © Peli ISSUE 91/2019 157 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 158 ISSUE 91/2019

bezel-mounted electronics with situation. Impervious to weather, integrated exhaust fans to cases temperature and impact - the with multiple access points and rotationally molded shell keeps all interface portals or extended- your supplies dry, dust free, and profile customisations – no secure. With four large drawers case requirement is beyond PELI for the model 472-MEDCHEST3- Products capabilities. In extreme 4D and eight including a lockable temperatures, undergoing radical drawer for your most sensitive oscillation or direct impact, and vital equipment for the model surrounded by water, chemicals 472-MEDCHEST3-8D. They are or fine dust particulates – your providing ample storage for all product is protected. PELI your bulk items such as gauze, Products control every stage of solvents, large prescription the process to ensure integrated bottles and IV fluids. Equipped performance, from interior with wheels, PELI drawer medical stabilisation to exterior hardware. cases are easy to carry anywhere you need. PELI products also offer © Peli medical chests solutions without drawer in different sizes. a right side table for only 37kg When Paperwork have and 78x53x72cm, the 472-FLD- to be done, PELI Field DESK-DD provides two attached tables for a weight of 45kg and Desk is the Solution 86x63x72cm. Folded into one durable They all contain 6 drawers on shipping container to become the following sizes: mobile in an instant. Pack in the ›› Two drawers for your paper work optional office supplies kit, your ›› Two drawers that are padlockable desk arrrives ready for action. for extra security The attached table providing a ›› Two large drawers specifically large and flat work surface with designed for Pendaflex folders a number of drawers of different The double tables field desk © Peli sizes and a sturdy field chair, is build up with two heavy duty this comfortable chair includes a wheels, two power Strips - 6 PELI Products: The Most backrest and can be folded and plugs per power strip ensuring stored in the lid in seconds. Versatile and Secure you always have a place to plug The 472-FLD-DESK-TA in your electronics and offer two Solutions for Immediate provides a left side table and the field chairs. Military Deployment 472-FLD2-DESK-TA provides

PELI Mobile Footlockers These tough 472-FTLK-1 and 472-FTLK-LG (large) footlockers, virtually indestructable open wide in seconds and hold tight under duress. The large footlocker is 7cm taller than small footlocker. With its soft-grip handles comfortable for lifting and its two heavy-duty wheels making big loads are more manageable. Dual removable trays are included to separate smaller supplies and for security anywhere lock-ready hasps are incorporated.

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The Only Name to Know in Soldier’s Knives – Victorinox AG Sales Director Public Entities, Victorinox AG, Paul CAMENZIND discusses the company’s 30-year commercial market in Turkey, their successful history of providing Swiss Army Knives to military forces around the world. The famous pocket knives are a survival tool: multitaskers that deliver in any situation. At their most basic they are a blade: a precision cutting tool. At their most evolved they have pioneered space travel and restarted engines

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Defence Turkey: Founded in to Victorinox headquarters in 1884, the company Victorinox Switzerland. Projects with Armed AG has been supplying the Forces and other public institutions soldier’s knife to Armed Forces handled from Switzerland only since 1891. How would you best reach approximately 5 % of the describe Victorinox AG today? pocket-knife and pocket tool Could you please provide some business of Victorinox. key facts about the company for Defence Turkey: What our readers? could you tell us about the Paul CAMENZIND: When I international presence and started with Victorinox 26 years market position of Victorinox in ago the company was purely the soldier’s knife sector? How dedicated to producing cutlery, many Armed Forces around the amongst others the world-famous globe use your products? Swiss Army Knife. Nowadays we Paul CAMENZIND: When it have extended our product range comes to pocket knives Victorinox also to wrist watches, travel gear holds a very strong position. and fragrances. This with the aim There are of course also cheap to strengthen Victorinox brand copies of far eastern production awareness worldwide and also that are seen around which try to offer the consumer an overall to penetrate the market. We had Victorinox shopping experience in cases in which armed forces our own flagship and brand stores. procured such fakes……usually Defence Turkey: Can we single experiences due to the big please get an analysis of 2018 quality difference to our products from Victorinox’s point of view that are “Made in Switzerland”. and could you elaborate on your When it comes to the multipurpose targets for 2019? plier tool business our “SwissTool” © Victorinox Paul CAMENZIND: Talking finds itself in a more competitive from my position as market market. coordinator for the international As I mentioned before you partners for Turkey, Messrs. public entity business at Victorinox, will find Victorinox pocket-knives EYÜBOGLU, Istanbul, have I can say that 2018 showed for and tools probably in nearly every established a very solid this segment typical business army of the world. We would commercial market for Victorinox development. Certain long however name armed forces of in Turkey over the last three expected sales did not happen or approximately 20 countries as decades. were postponed. Other projects main and regular customers. Defence Turkey: What can which nearly were forgotten could Defence Turkey: What kind you tell us about Victorinox now mostly be concluded. Now we of new products do you see a AG’s participation at the IDEF hope and expect that certain deals demand for in the coming years ‘19 Exhibition? What are you budgeted for 2018 will be finalized in the soldier’s knife sector? expecting from the exhibition? in 2019. What can the industry expect Paul CAMENZIND: Defence Turkey: While the to see on the horizon as new Victorinox’s 6th participation at term Swiss Army Knife has products and services from IDEF clearly aims to widen the become synonymous with Victorinox AG? business with the Turkish Army. designs from Victorinox, the Paul CAMENZIND: There is The final goal is that one day company’s greatest source a wide demand for products that every Turkish soldier will receive of revenue still comes from are easy and quick to operate. a “Turkish Soldier Knife” made by commercial sales. Could Victorinox is working on that. When Victorinox as part of his personal you please comment on the it comes to novelties: Victorinox equipment. respective percentages of your launched last year a new product Defence Turkey: Would you turnover that are generated by for the Navy: A pocket knife based like to add anything by way of a institutional and by commercial on the Swiss Soldier Knife hosting message our readers? sales? a heavy-duty marlin spike: The Paul CAMENZIND: We kindly Paul CAMENZIND: Victorinox “Skipper Pro”. At IDEF ‘19 we will invite readers of Defence Turkey to is represented in more than 130 highlight this new product. visit our stand 2 / 225 in the Swiss countries worldwide. It is quite Defence Turkey: What can Pavilion at IDEF ‘19 and we will obvious that probably in all these you tell us about Victorinox AG’s show you our range of products markets our partners generate approach to Turkey as a market specially designed for the needs business with public entities for the sale of its products? of a modern soldier or members without even reporting back Paul CAMENZIND: Our of police and firefighters. See you soon in Istanbul. Thank you DEFENCE TURKEY 162 ISSUE 91/2019

Design and Technology Show by Kale Defence & Aerospace at IDEF Turkey’s well-established industry group, Kale prepares for a design and technology show at IDEF 2019, the 14th International Defence Industry Fair with its original design products. Kale Defence and Aerospace’s original products from National Infantry Rifles to Turbojet Engines will be exhibited at the Fair organized under the auspices of the Presidency. Completing 32 years in the defence industry, Kale Defence and Aerospace participates in IDEF ‘19 the 14th International Defence Industry Fair with its original design products. The Group, a stakeholder in global projects working with global customers on one hand, and a contractor of domestic and national projects on the other, plays a strategic role in this regard presenting its expertise to the domestic industry in a business incubator role, will present a design and technology show at the fair with its products. should aspire for the difficult’. Presidency of Defence Industries, Today, when we look back at the Kale has developed the KTJ-3200 sector in which we have spent Turbojet Engine, nationally and 32 years, we see that we have a indigenously, which is specifically strategic mission, such as being optimized for use with cruise a stakeholder in important global missiles, target drones or alike. projects, undertaking critical Its features include a compact domestic and national projects, design, high thrust - low fuel and becoming an Incubation consumption values and starting Center for the domestic industry. capabilities in different altitude/ We are proud to be an important mach speed conditions. All part of Turkey’s great success controls and accessories of the story in defence and aerospace KTJ-3200 have been developed The Fair will be held at with the competence we have indigenously by Kale. Thanks the Istanbul TUYAP Fair and gained over the years.” to the KTJ-3200’s outstanding Congress Center between April abilities, with certain modifications 30 and May 3 under the auspices Kale Group’s original it can be adapted to different air of the Presidency, and the original platforms. products of Kale Defence and products to be exhibited at High Precision Guidance Kit Aerospace, such as Turbojet IDEF and specifications: Extended Range: The HGK-ER Engines, Krueger Flaps, Wing- KTJ-3200 Turbojet Engine: is a wing-assisted guidance kit Assisted Guidance Kits, National As a subcontractor of the that converts existing unguided Infantry Rifle and other light weapons will be exhibited. In his statement before IDEF, Osman OKYAY, Vice Chairman and President of Technical Division of Kale Group, said: “Our vision in defence and aerospace was determined by our late founder İbrahim BODUR’s understanding of ‘Everyone would choose the easy way; you ISSUE 91/2019 163 DEFENCE TURKEY

F 4E/2020 fighter aircraft. worldwide NATO standard tests Krueger Flap: The Krueger such as conditions of cold and Flap, manufactured and hot air, sand, rain and mud. assembled by Kale for Boeing A light weapon, the KCR556, 777 and 777X model aircraft, is which entered the inventory of the the only flap type used in the front Turkish Armed Forces and Turkish part of the aircraft. These areas security forces for over a year ago, extend from the trailing edge of is a local and national infantry rifle the wing, and they increase the designed and manufactured by camber and the surface area of Kale. The KCR556, developed by the wing when an increase in lift Kale and is capable of firing 5.56 is required at low speeds. mm ammunition, is a successful MPT-76 (National Infantry rifle having passed all NATO tests 1000lb MK-83 and 500lb MK-82 Rifle) and light weapons: The and has been proven working in general purpose warheads into MPT-76 has been designed and difficult conditions such as cold, long-range, air-to-ground smart developed by Kale since 2008 hot, wet, damp, dust and mud. weapons. In this way, general using completely national and Kale’s another small arms, the purpose warheads, dropped local resources. As of 2017, the new 50-caliber (12,7 mm x 99 from 30,000 ft, gain the capability MPT-76 has started to enter the NATO) high-precision bolt action of hitting targets from a 100 km inventory of the Turkish Armed sniper rifle KSR50, features a fully range, precisely, in all weather Forces and Turkish security modular rail system with Keymod conditions, enabling aircraft to forces. The MPT-76, of which rails that allows the user to attach complete their missions safely Kale is one of the most important any accessory. With Kale’s design without entering into the enemy designers and manufacturers, and production, the KSR50 has air-defence zone. The HGK-ER is is one of the rare rifles that also entered the inventory of the certified to F-16C/D Block 40 and successfully passed the 42 TSK. DEFENCE TURKEY 164 ISSUE 91/2019

Photonis - Renowned Global Manufacturer of Electro-Optic Components

In this Defence Turkey interview, Mr. Abou Bakr MOURCHED, Photonis Regional Sales Manager Middle East and Africa, shares insight into the company’s long and successful path of expertise, their customer focus, R&D, Engineering and Program Management, as well as innovative new technologies and solutions © Photonis

Defence Turkey: Can you please every day on our current product line, and have products installed in most briefly introduce Photonis to our as well as innovative new technologies space telescopes and high energy readers? Could you please provide and solutions. These developments physics experiments in laboratories some key facts about the company are extremely important to ensure that around the world. for our readers? we are providing our customers with Defence Turkey: Photonis Abou Bakr MOURCHED: the best products possible. is prime contractor for NATO Photonis is a high-tech organization We treasure all of our relations countries and its affiliates and is one experienced in innovating, developing, and customers around the world. of the world’s leading companies manufacturing, and selling photo To serve them in the best possible in the design and manufacture of sensor technologies since 1937. We way, our global Sales team answers state-of-the-art Image Intensifier operate internationally in several key all questions with support from our Tubes for military, space and areas: Business Development team, Back commercial applications. Can you ›› Defence Office team and Marketing and elaborate on Photonis’ current night ›› Research Applications Communications professionals. vision products, which are in use in ›› Security & Surveillance Due to the efforts of our global team all NATO countries and are largely ›› Space Exploration we have sold to the special forces deployed worldwide? How many ›› Nuclear Instrumentation of all NATO-aligned countries, the Armed Forces around the globe use ›› Physics Research professors of CERN, and have been your products? ›› Analytical Instruments a part of several space missions. Abou Bakr MOURCHED: ›› Communication We are a global manufacturer of Photonis is the world leader in the ›› Industrial Applications electro-optic components used in the design and manufacturing of state- Our facilities are localized around detection and amplification of ions, of-the-art Image Intensifier Tubes for the world; our headquarters are electrons and photons. We are focused the military. Night Vision has become located in Merignac (France) and we on mission critical components aimed a key opto-electronic technology have production facilities located in at highly demanding customers. in modern warfare as more and Brive-la-Gaillarde (France), Roden We innovate and engineer quality more combats take place by night. (The Netherlands), Sturbridge (United components for integration into a Photonis Night Vision products are States of America) and Lancaster variety of applications such as night in use at all NATO affiliates and are (United States of America). In these vision optics, digital cameras, mass largely deployed worldwide. Photonis facilities our operators work daily on spectrometry, physics research, space provides 3 kinds of image intensifier supplying our customers with a wide exploration and many others. tubes XD4, XR-5 and 4G, whereas range of high-performance products, We design and manufacture in our 4G is the current benchmark in Night each supported by departments facilities across the globe and work Vision. such as Research & Development with our customers to continually Defence Turkey: Can you briefly (R&D), Engineering and Program improve and innovate our products. inform our readers of the major Management. We are the most widely deployed local and international programs Our R&D, Engineering and night vision tube globally, lead the that are keeping Photonis busy Program Management teams work mass spectrometer detector market, these days? ISSUE 91/2019 165 DEFENCE TURKEY

Abou Bakr MOURCHED: Photonis works worldwide so we are © Photonis involved in numerous international projects in the role of an image intensification technology provider. Many times, this information is confidential and/or sensitive, but we can mention 2 of the current major programs in NATO countries: ›› 16mm binocular program in Germany 4000 systems (2 tubes each so 8000 tubes in total) ›› German Army driver goggles 4000 systems (2 tubes per system so 8000 tubes in total) Defence Turkey: A few years last few years. Defence Turkey: What do you ago, Photonis launched 4G Defence Turkey: How see as the strong points of your Technology. How is this technology would you position Photonis in Image Intensifier Tubes and how do different from Gen 3 Technology; is the Turkish market? Can you they differ from their competitors in it available for export, and is it ITAR- summarize Photonis’ involvement the defence market? Free? in Turkey over the last decades? Abou Bakr MOURCHED: The ›› Best DRI available Abou Bakr MOURCHED: 16mm Image Intensifier Tube by ›› Smallest halo Photonis has been working with the Photonis was designed to meet ›› Ultra fast ATG major Turkish Optronics companies the new SWaP (Size, Weight and ›› Extended bandwith by supplying image intensifier tubes Performance) requirements of modern It is the technology selected by and digital camera cores for both armies: most Tier 1 NATO SF and yes, it is local and export purposes. ›› Reduced size (by 40%) ITAR Free. It is available for export to Defence Turkey: Does Photonis ›› Reduced weight (by 35 grams) Turkey while it is a NATO country. have an in-country partner in ›› Minimum power consumption Defence Turkey: What about Turkey to help manufacture night ›› While keeping state of the art the modernization of the existing vision systems/googles? If yes, performance night vision systems that currently does your partner also provide use Gen 2 and Gen 3 technology in-country maintenance service image intensifier tubes? Can they when the image intensifier tubes be upgraded with 4G Technology? need to be repaired? Abou Bakr MOURCHED: All Abou Bakr MOURCHED: systems (NVDs/NVGs) can be fitted/ Photonis is working with major upgraded with 4G technology tubes Turkish based Optronics companies and it is a very simple operation manufacturing all types of night requiring very little time and vision systems and are also capable © Photonis equipment. The tubes manufactured of providing in-country maintenance The 4G Image Intensifier Tube are an industry standard. for the night vision devices. by Photonis exist in both 16mm and Defence Turkey: How is Defence Turkey: Would you 18mm Photonis night vision technology like to add anything by way of a ›› Smallest halo contributing to the modernization message to the participants and ›› Ultra-fast ATG of the Turkish Armed and Security visitors to IDEF ‘19? ›› Extended bandwith Forces? Abou Bakr MOURCHED: ›› Better Detection, Reconnaissance and Abou Bakr MOURCHED: By Photonis is more than happy Identification (DRI) supplying tubes to the Turkish Armed to organize a night vision Defence Turkey: What could and Security forces, Photonis provides demonstration for the armed forces you tell us about the current them the opportunity to align with to experience 4G for themselves. technology being used in the field the latest standard of Night Vision More information can be shared with of Image Intensifier Tubes in the Technology. 4G is the technology most our visitors at the stand at IDEF – global Night Vision market? preferred by Tier 1 NATO SF over the Hall 2 stand 223E Abou Bakr MOURCHED: Currently, there are 2 types of © Photonis technology to provide image intensifier tubes, but you should look at this as driving either a car running on petrol or gasoline. Both will bring you to your destination and it just says something about the way and how things are being created. It says nothing about performance and that is what counts when you are an operator in the field. DEFENCE TURKEY 166 ISSUE 91/2019

Canovate Group Contributes to Essential Defence Industry Projects Canovate Group, a 100 percent Turkish company, is one of the world’s top 10 global brands with its data centers, technology in fiber optic systems and its end-to-end product portfolio Aiming to transfer its 40 years of knowledge and experience in R&D © Defence Turkey and innovation, Canovate Group has made significant contributions to Turkish defence industry projects. Canovate will attend and welcome guests at IDEF ‘19 14th International Defence Industry Fair (Hall 3 booth 321-E) between April 30 – May 3, 2019. Stating that they focus on projects that will contribute to Turkey’s defence industry, Canovate Group Chairman Mr. Can GÜR said: “In parallel with our 40 years of Can GÜR - Chairman of the Board of Canovate Group knowledge and experience including acoustic sensors, acoustic continuously on a 24/7/365 real- the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry detectors, Terahertz scanners, time basis. Canovate manufactures 4.0, ballistic vests, drones, electro- CBRN disinfectants (with TÜBİTAK turnkey CCTV site cabinets (also optical radars, terahertz scanners, support), bulletproof vests, and called “KGYS Box”) that include Urban Safety Management System, the Internet of Things (IoT) product cameras and components that and E-Agriculture applications, family at its R&D center located in meet all electrical and network we will further contribute to the the Istanbul Çekmeköy factory. requirements. The system consists critical technologies required by of an uninterruptible power supply our defence industry with local (UPS), refrigeration, overvoltage capabilities. We are proud to serve Playing an Active Role in the protectors, disconnectors, switches our country by transferring years of “Urban Safety Management and wiring & cabling equipment. R&D experience and capabilities to System” Project The site cabinets are designed the defence industry.” Canovate Group plays an and manufactured to work in harsh active role in the “Urban Safety climatic conditions (hot, dry, rainy Turkey’s First Electro-Optical Management System (KGYS)” or cold) in different regions of the country. Radar “PanTher Radar” project as the project partner of Aselsan and Havelsan. KGYS is Focusing on technologies that a highly sophisticated nationwide Canovate Group Defence can be used in Turkey’s security project with approximately seventy projects, Canovate developed thousand integrated cameras around Industry Product Family Turkey’s first electro-optical radar the country. Surveillance cameras are Canovate Group Defence “PanTher Radar” after a 3-year essential systems for implementing Industry product family includes; R&D period. The radar can be used traffic regulations and ensuring PanTher Radar, Hyper 360 Radar, in a wide range of areas such as public safety. As well as acting Falcon Eye (Low Light Camera), border, airports, sites with special as a deterrent, camera systems Terahertz Imaging Systems, and security requirements and ports. also provide valuable information Thermal Sight LOKI. The company also introduced a for security forces and judicial PanTher Radar: Canovate color night vision camera called processes. With that in mind, the PanTher Radar uses a rotating “Falcon Eye” for the protection KGYS system is designed to operate thermal camera to provide a and surveillance of critical facilities. panoramic thermal image of an area Additionally, Canovate the developed and increases perimeter security in the “HYPER 360 Radar” electro- all weather conditions. The product optical product with a 360-degree is much more cost-effective than panoramic view capability thanks conventional electromagnetic to the support of the TÜBİTAK radars and can detect the thermal 1501 program. With regard to signatures of potential threats at perimeter security and facility night even in adverse weather safety, the company also conducts conditions, alerting the security studies on essential and integral personnel in advance to arrange an © Canovate Group technologies such as underground ISSUE 91/2019 167 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 168 ISSUE 91/2019

© Canovate Group and law enforcement to improve array of features, the device can be surveillance, increase security and used in various situations to identify prevent crimes. The new IR feature concealed targets, during both of Falcon Eye hand-held version day and night under all weather also allows the camera to work and conditions. It can also measure record in monochrome and black- the distance of a target (optional) and-white infrared. in adverse weathers. In addition to Terahertz Imaging Systems: these features, LOKI can capture The Canovate Terahertz Imaging images, record videos, and provides device offers a revolutionary passive ballistic calculations including range human scanning technology. This and elevation angle, atmospheric product provides high throughput pressure, temperature, relative screening in crowded places humidity, and ammunition type. that require high efficiency. The Canovate Group Electro-Optical appropriate response. The System Canovate Terahertz Imaging Systems Manager Ulaş ÇIRPICI includes a thermal sensor capable device cannot be influenced by made the following statement about of taking 360-degree panoramic external factors and provides Canovate Group defence industry images as well as embedded highly precise scanning results. product family: “As Canovate software for image rendering and Another advantage of the system, Group, we dedicate ourselves to threat detection. PanTher Radar’s it enables covert surveillance at VIP developing indigenous technologies ability to multiply the capability of a locations to prevent disturbances. for the Turkish defence industry with single thermal sensor reduces the Additionally, the Canovate Terahertz local capabilities. In this context, cost compared to its counterparts. scanner is recognized as a safe we manufacture all the products Thanks to these features, the system system for stealth-screening. The in the Canovate defence industry can be used in military bases, system can scan more than one product family in cooperation with airports, sites with special security person simultaneously and identify TÜBİTAK and universities in our requirements, borderline, ports, etc. various threats thanks to its stand- country. The most important factor and it is an alternative to the high- off detection capability. Terahertz behind the success of producing cost radio frequency-based active scanner also requires no additional the latest technologies is our radars used today. infrastructure and can perform qualified personnel and our expert HYPER 360 Radar: HYPER 360 independent scanning. engineers. As Canovate Group, we Radar provides a real-time 360° Thermal Sight LOKI: The LOKI will continue to produce indigenous panoramic image up to 5Mp in is a portable and multifunctional technologies.” size with a high-resolution passive weapon-mounted thermal sight LWIR (Long-Wave Infrared) sensor. designed for civilian or military The camera captures the reflection purposes. It can be used as a About Canovate Group: of a hyperbolic mirror placed in an handheld night observation device Canovate Group is one of the ideal position across the lens and or placed in front of a riflescope for world’s top 10 global brands with creates a single omnidirectional sniper applications. LOKI is also the its data centers, technology in picture that is equal to a composite world’s lightest and smallest clip-on fiber optic systems and its end-to- image gathered from 25 cameras. thermal sight. With an impressive end product portfolio. With its 40 This technique makes it possible to years of experience, 100% Turkish generate panoramic images with a © Canovate Group company Canovate Group continues 360° field of view (FOV) by using a to develop high technology products single non-rotating camera. HYPER by carrying out numerous R&D 360 Radar can detect intrusions projects in the fields of information or fires and automatically alerts technologies, telecom, defence the system users via e-mail using industry, ballistic systems, electro- the internet network. Designed to optic systems and heating/cooling. provide years of trouble-free service As one of the leading innovation- under extreme field conditions, driven companies in its field, HYPER 360 can operate in Canovate Group manufactures temperatures ranging from -40C to high technology products with + 65C. over one thousand employees Falcon Eye (Low Light including a team of engineers on Camera): Falcon Eye has unique an area of 30 thousand m² at in features that make it possible to Çekmeköy Istanbul. Canovate view and record colors throughout Group companies include the night, even at distances that Canovate Electronics, Canovate cannot be seen by the human eye. Ballistic Systems, Canovate High It provides the ability to spot and Technologies, CanAero, Canovate record intruders and threats that Energy Systems, Canesis System cannot be seen with the naked eye. 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Amphenol Turkey / Middle East Office, Coordinating Regional Activities, Marketing and Sales for Amphenol Facilities In this exclusive Defence Turkey interview, Amphenol Turkey & Middle East General Manager, Mr. Hakan SARAÇOĞLU discusses the company’s activities in Turkey and the importance of connector selection for long- term project success. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cables, sensors, antennas and interconnect systems

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Defence Turkey: Firstly, Hakan SARAÇOĞLU: Our important for increased efficiency. could you please share with us R&D departments work closely Balanced & healthy growth in all information about Amphenol’s on a variety of projects with the markets is one of our main targets core capabilities and products? R&D departments of the world’s in our region. Hakan SARAÇOĞLU: leading companies (Airbus, Boeing, We contribute by sharing new Amphenol is one of the world’s Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, Aselsan, technologies, practices and sectoral largest manufacturers of TAI etc.). According to the requests developments on connector interconnect products in all sectors of our customers’ emerging products with both R&D engineers within 6 continents, 110 operations, demands, new connector designs (customers) and related facilities over 250 factories and over 10 are constantly being developed within Amphenol. million-part numbers (Connectors, and manufactured. We continue to We also facilitate technical Cables, Antennas, Sensors). increase our diversity by focusing support and coordination amongst Amphenol has a flexible on technological and innovative our customers and distributors with structure and specializes in product ranges. our facilities. As Amphenol has so interconnect products and is Our facilities which operate many facilities and a large product constantly growing and developing in different markets have very range, addressing the requests and in this direction. Amphenol’s biggest strong R&D departments that resolving problems in the quickest strength is the employees who develop products according to the and best way possible is one of our embrace the company as their own. regional expectations and based key roles. We also have a long lasting 87-years on their product ranges. One of our Defence Turkey: Turkey is history and solid experience built strengths that gives us an advantage one of the significant markets on a strong foundation and R&D is that we can offer a wide range for Amphenol, demonstrated studies. of new and technological product through successful collaboration Since 1932, we have continued solutions within the framework with Turkish firms in the past and to grow both organically and of our customers’ requests and with present activities. Could through acquisitions that expand applications. you please enlighten us about our product range. Our marketing team in Turkey your activities in Turkey and Our local and global distributors is composed of experienced ongoing programs in the defense, operate both by holding stocks of engineers. We provide technical aerospace, civil aviation and standard products and providing support and seminars to our naval sectors? technical support for projects. In customers so that they can choose Hakan SARAÇOĞLU: We order to provide better service the right product in a short period of have been conducting our current to our customers, we continue time. We are dedicated to sharing business as well as design work our efforts to assign sector and the developments in the connector for many years with our local firms product-based distributors. market and our future technologies like Aselsan, TAI, Roketsan, etc. Defence Turkey: How do you that are newly developed in Our collaboration has continued to asses Amphenol’s position in accordance with the specific needs increase over the years in various 2018? What are your goals for of our customers. projects (A400M, T129 “ATAK” 2019? Defence Turkey: Could you Attack helicopter, “ANKA” UAV, Hakan SARAÇOĞLU: Amphenol please discuss the company’s TASMUS, Military Radios, T625 grew 17% globally in 2018. As structure, mission and the key Multi-Role Helicopter, OMTAS, Turkey and the Middle East office, areas of Amphenol Turkey? HISAR, Ground control units, we grew 18,26%, and we would like Hakan SARAÇOĞLU: Team Electro Optic Systems, Future to continue to grow by 15-20% in work with related facilities is very soldier...). 2019. We address our improvement goals according to customer requests, expectations and needs. In other words, we plan to accomplish our own goals by supporting our customers to achieve their goals. We will attend the IDEF exhibition as a participant and we have also invited our colleagues from our related factories to attend. We invite all guests to our IDEF Exhibition Hall 3 Stand# 306A. Defence Turkey: What is your R&D activities? Could you please inform us about your new technologies and new products? DEFENCE TURKEY 172 ISSUE 91/2019

Amphenol maintains its number one position globally with a total revenue of $1.2 billion from the Military and Aerospace Market all over the world. We strive to build on our position as the global leader, to be number one not only in the military and aerospace market, but also in all markets with our service, experience and product variety. Defence Turkey: How do you appraise collaboration with Turkish defense and aerospace companies? Hakan SARAÇOĞLU: We continue to increase our services and sales by improving ourselves according to regional demands and needs with each passing day. connector design for our customers We have professional and please inform us on your future by being their single point of contact strong connections with our military plans for Turkey to expand your that supports them during all stages and aerospace customers. We presence in the market? of their project. Military and aviation arrange regular visits to assess our Hakan SARAÇOĞLU: As I products are special products with customers’ needs, complaints and mentioned before, Amphenol challenging specs based on various challenges. Based on the customer constantly develops its own designs applications. Also, engineers should feedback and our assessment, we by working with its main customers based on the product ranges that keep in mind that production lead it finds lacking in its own field, or it times for military and aviation acquires new companies which will products can be long. complement the missing product We always talk about the ranges in this respect. importance of connector selection Personally, my greatest dream for long-term project success. and desire is to establish an Because no matter how well the Amphenol facility in Turkey for local performance of the designed production which I believe would electronic devices is, you can only be a great opportunity and very perform as well as the performance beneficial both the company itself of the interconnecting element. and our country. Experienced R&D engineers are aware of this detail and they always work with our AMPHENOL facilities Defence Turkey: Finally, start working on the connector to create long-lasting solutions would you like to add some final selection at the beginning of their by sharing information and best thoughts and give a message to project. practices with our colleagues and our readers? As the Turkey and Middle East all levels of management where Hakan SARAÇOĞLU: It may office, we would like to mention that needed. Our colleagues from related not be feasible for our customers to we are pleased to be providing the facilities are regularly travelling to reach the right products or the right necessary support to R&D projects give trainings on their expertise. We factories quickly amongst a large that contribute to the development are doing our very best to provide number of Amphenol facilities; their of our country and to all our the most appropriate solutions requirements can vary according to customers; they can always reach toward resolving problems and their application and market. out to us without hesitation addressing needs. We would like to facilitate the Looking back on the years 2004 to 2018 in the military and aerospace market, our total sales grew 29,8 fold in Turkey and 31,5 fold in our region. We consider this growth as a great result showing successful collaboration with our stakeholders. We rest assured continuing to improve our services through the feedback we receive from our customers. Defence Turkey: Could you ISSUE 91/2019 173 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 174 ISSUE 91/2019

Nurol Makina to Demonstrate Newest and Combat Proven Vehicles at IDEF ‘19 Turkish Leading Land Platforms Up to now, Nurol Makina has 2017 and IDEF ‘19 we see that Nurol Manufacturer, Nurol Makina is hosting delivered more than 1,000 of these Makina has significantly solidified its visitors at the IDEF 19 exhibition with vehicles, including members of recognition as a global brand. Over two separate stands, one of which the EJDER family (the YALÇIN, the past two years, the number of is located in an indoor area, while TOMA, KUNTER), as well as NMS our international users has increased the other is located in an outdoor and ILGAZ II to end-users at home considerably. In addition to the high showroom area. EJDER YALÇIN, and abroad. Another 500 vehicles performance demonstrated by the NMS and ILGAZ II will be displayed at delivery schedule is underway at full vehicles rolled out by our serial the indoor stand, whereas the EJDER speed. production lines, the increase in the TOMA and EJDER KUNTER will be Emphasizing the success, they number of orders we witness is also showcased at the outdoor stand. have achieved in the international due to the confidence felt towards EJDER YALÇIN will be displayed market, Engin AKYOL, the General Nurol Makina, which is the sum of in two separate configurations, Manager of Nurol Makina, said: many factors such as our corporate namely as an armored combat “Looking at the period between IDEF stance and the services we offer as vehicle fielding the SARP remote controlled weapon system, and as an armored ambulance configuration that will be displayed for the first time at the show. Furthermore, NMS 4x4 YÖRÜK will be showcased as a vehicle that is at the end of its qualification phase and will soon enter into serial production. ILGAZ II, for which there is ongoing work to integrate new mission systems, will be displayed with a manual turret. EJDER TOMA will be displayed with its standard equipment, which is shown as the reference of its class. EJDER KUNTER will be presented at the exhibition with a design that has been revised based on feedback © Nurol Makina from different users. ISSUE 91/2019 175 DEFENCE TURKEY

part ofour projects. I have to note that this confidence can also be © Nurol Makina seen in the contracts we have signed for our vehicles that have yet to enter into serial production. Given our current standing, it would be fair to say that Nurol Makina has gained an international-level recognition, both as a brand and a corporate entity, and that each of our vehicles have become recognized brands in their own right.” Nurol Makina officials are hosting visitors at the indoor stand Number 711/A108 and the outdoor stand in kits. They will be able to use the and surveillance missions and urban Hall Number 7. NMS 4X4 without additional armor combat operations thanks to a low plates when there is no threat. In this silhouette, a short turn radius and configuration, the NMS 4X4 has a a high speed. The center of gravity Nurol Makina Prepares NMS longer range. However, before using of the vehicle is low and it ensures 4x4 for Serial Production the vehicle in a zone with a high superior road handling. Its top and First Delivery threat risk, they can simply fit add- speed of 140 km/h is at the upper Nurol Makina will showcase at on armor plates in order to raise the segment of its class. Users also gain IDEF ‘19 the NMS 4x4, which will level of protection. This flexibility of great advantages when they use the give a new impetus to the battlefield the NMS 4X4 considerably reduces NMS 4X4 and the EJDER YALÇIN thanks to its unique characteristics. not only the initial procurement cost, together. The use of common The vehicle that is being displayed but also the life cycle costs”. subsystems in these complementary as a solution has received its first In order for the vehicle to use vehicles allows for easy maintenance orders and is at the last stage of add-on armor, its structure needs and operation, as well as cost qualification tests, while also being to be strong at the points where advantages. The NMS 4X4, will be prepared in the meantime for serial the armor plates are mounted. exhibited at IDEF together with the production. Therefore, the use of add-on armor SARP ZAFER turret. At DIMDEX 2018, Nurol Makina is not possible in vehicles built Engin AYKOL, General Manager and the Qatar Special Forces without taking into account this need of Nurol Makina, says that the NMS Command has signed an agreement at the beginning or they require very 4X4 will mark a great success in for the procurement of a total of 214 expensive modifications. However, the following period: “Like the NMS 4x4 vehicles. the NMS 4X4 is completely ready EJDER YALÇIN, the NMS 4X4 is a The NMS 4X4 stands out from for add-on armor starting from the very special vehicle. It will create its competitors, especially with design table. new use scenarios where it will be its add-on armor capability and Similarly, it is possible to change possible for our users to carry out mobility. While the NMS 4X4 has the window glass of the vehicle to their missions with more security and level 1 ballistic protection without increase the level of protection and it will make their life easier. From now add-on armor plates, it could be this characteristic is unique for the on we can say that we are going to increased to level 4 protection NMS 4X4. The NMS 4X4 also allows present the NMS 4X4 at IDEF 2021 with the addition of different types the integration of different weapons as a vehicle used by many countries of armor plates. There is also no systems as needed and it makes a and which has managed to become need for a particular equipment for difference during reconnaissance a global brand”. adding and removing armor plates, when the user wants to change © Nurol Makina the level of protection according to the particular requirements of the mission. This procedure can be realized in a very short time by using standard materials that can be found even under field conditions. These changes in ballistic protection level are also applicable for the window glass of the vehicle. Engin AYKOL, General Manager of Nurol Makina, explains the advantages of add-on armor plates as follows: “The user has the opportunity to purchase 50 NMS 4X4 vehicles and 20 armor plate DEFENCE TURKEY 176 ISSUE 91/2019

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© Defence Turkey OSSA Cluster Creating Joint Competition via Collaboration to Increase Quality, Localization and Nationalization Solutions In an interview with the Chairman of OSSA Cluster Board Of Directors, Mithat ERTUĞ Interview Discuss how Clusters Benefit from Exploring Solutions and Create Industrial Order and Opportunity together by Holding Joint Meetings and Discussions

Defence Turkey: Mr. Mithat capabilities, not the number of its (Supporting the Development of ERTUĞ, as OSTIM’s Defence and members. We have 225 members International Competitiveness) Aviation cluster, can you inform in our cluster right now. We have support of the Ministry of us about your activities, current members that can use 50 ERP Commerce has made a significant number of your members, operating systems and have about contribution to increase the quality your areas of activity and the 60 AS 9100 certificates and plant of our companies and to attain demographic distribution of security certificates. We define this number. Thanks to them, your members etc.? the size of our cluster with the our companies have reached Mithat ERTUĞ: As the OSSA number of qualified companies. this quality and the engineering Cluster, we have currently 225 When we set up the first cluster, capabilities of our companies have members. However, we compare we had 2 companies with AS- improved a lot. The international the OSSA cluster with its 9100 certificates. The UR-GE exports are fully dependent on ISSUE 91/2019 177 DEFENCE TURKEY

this certification and this increased our international reputation and © Defence Turkey recognition. Our cluster has been using URGE support successfully since 2012. Defence Turkey: What is your evaluation of the OSSA’s position in cluster in the sector since its establishment? Mithat ERTUĞ: Public, University and SMEs form the basis of the sector. We felt the support of the Presidency Defence Industries. The decision to give a %30 share to SMEs in Defence Industry projects was implemented by the Presidency of Defence Industries. The fact that we have the Presidency of Defence Industries on our side strengthened our project. Today, the share of SMEs in the Defence Turkey: This, of in the helicopter project. Again, projects has increased to almost course, brings along many there are many parts localized by 50% even 60%. As a result of success stories. Can you give our members for the HÜRKUŞ these important decisions, they us some examples? project. Currently, we are focusing realized the value of SMEs in Mithat ERTUĞ: There are on producing the subsystems our main contractor companies. many. The firing systems of here. Today we have companies Before bringing the ICDDA event armored vehicles, which were that can develop software and to Turkey, we had the chance to previously supplied from abroad, design smart chips. There was observe the effectiveness of this are produced here today. There a significant gap in the middle cooperation in Mexico for the are also those made by the main of the pyramid where the main first time and we evaluated that contractors, but many subsystems contractors were at the top and it could be very successful if we are made by SMEs. Development the SMEs were at the bottom. do this event in Turkey, and we of these systems is carried out Today, here, we are filling that gap brought it to our country. This was by our SMEs. Our members in the middle. already a part of our project. are working on a number of Two companies will make Defence Turkey: Within subsystems in the National the Solenoid Valve together. The the scope of R&D activities, Fighter Jet (TF-X) Project. We company that makes the Electric- what kind of support have you are working on the localization Electronic part will join the provided to your members as of valve systems supplied from company that makes the valve. A OSSA? abroad. We said we can do it and success story will emerge thanks Mithat ERTUĞ: We try to aspired to do it and applied for to the two companies that make express this in every platform this project. Many localized parts the Solenoid Valve, which will be thanks to the support of KOSGEB and subsystems are included used in the National Fighter Jet and TÜBİTAK, the number of project. R&D projects has increased. The © Defence Turkey Defence Turkey: What are embargos imposed on Turkey is the activities of the OSSA for one of the major factors which the promotion of its members increases the number of R&D abroad? In this context, what activities, this in turn, increased activities have been planned for the demand. R&D has a great 2019? importance in all of the products Mithat ERTUĞ: We participate and systems that are localized. in almost 80% of the fairs abroad Domestic and national products related to Defence and Aviation. would not have emerged if R&D We represent Turkey in almost studies were not carried out. When all of the exhibitions abroad demand came from the state, we such as Farnborough Air Show, forwarded it to our members and Eurosatory, Aeromart, DSEI, and showed the feasibility of doing the Paris Air Show. We do not so, and thus increased R&D and Mithat ERTUĞ - OSSA Chairman of the only participate in fairs abroad improved our engineering staff. Board but in bilateral negotiations as DEFENCE TURKEY 178 ISSUE 91/2019

well; we examine new markets such as Brazil, Morocco, Mexico, Pakistan, Ukraine; we attend events and promote our members’ capabilities. Defence Turkey: You hosted the fourth ICDDA event on October 23-25. In this context, what are your assessments about this year’s conference? Mithat ERTUĞ: 260 companies from 60 countries participated and 5,700 registered © Defence Turkey business meetings were held Factories and Shipyards, Security After that, they stated that these during the event. If you add the Forces, Gendarmerie, Presidency interviews were actually quite unregistered ones on top of this, of BTK, DMO, Turkish General useful, and they added many we can say that many more B2B Staff, Air - Land - Naval Forces subcontractors to their portfolios interviews were carried out. We Commands, TSKGV, and SaSaD. and as a result, they sponsored only evaluate the registered ones, In addition, military participants every single one of our activities. however, there were also as many from many countries such as the Defence Turkey: What is the as unregistered ones as well. Ministry of Defence Industry of expected date for this event, Defence Turkey: Are there Azerbaijan, Qatar Armed Forces, which is planned to be held for any cooperation agreements Brazilian Air Force, Pakistan Air the fifth time in 2020? Have you signed as a result of B2B Force, United Arab Emirates, already decided on the concept negotiations? What can you tell Qatar, and Kuwait evaluated of your next event? us about the feedback from the fields of cooperation with Turkish Mithat ERTUĞ: After 2013, participants? companies during ICDDA. I declared the dates of all the Mithat ERTUĞ: We haven’t Defence Turkey: Within the three events in 2014 and set a received any feedback from the scope of ICDDA, what are your definite date. But the date of this participants yet, but we know that thoughts on the advantages of last event coincided with other the meetings were very good. I the B2B meetings for SMEs and important events abroad, also visited all the stands individually Main Contractors? What are some similar activities came out and got the opinions of the your assessments about the in our country, so we changed our companies and what I saw was development of ICDDA following date for the event. We pay close 100% satisfaction. these four events? attention not to coincide with the Apart from the domestic and Mithat ERTUĞ: In the dates of international events. We foreign companies at ICDDA; beginning, our main contractors are planning to hold our event on we were also pleased with the thought we were promoting our 13-15 October 2020. participation of our valuable subcontractors to them and Defence Turkey: Thank you institutions such as AFAD, MSB opposed it. We encountered such very much for sharing your General Directorate of Military problems during our first event. insight with us ISSUE 91/2019 179 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 180 ISSUE 91/2019

© Defence Turkey Nicomatic Turkey Brings Value Added Expertise to the Nicomatic Group In an exclusive interview, Nicomatic Chairman of the Board Oliver NICOLLIN and Nicomatic Turkey Managing Director İdris DUMLU discuss the impressive performance of Nicomatic Turkey and the target in the next 5 years to produce world-known products designed and integrated in Turkey. By focusing on elements of speed, quality, cost and flexibility the company is the partner of choice for more than 500 leading companies all around the world

Defence Turkey: Dear Mr. for harsh environments such as From inside the electronic NICOLLIN, Nicomatic is a French Defence, Avionics, Space, Medical, systems to the outside world, family SME business that was Energy and Transportation markets. Nicomatic provides ITAR free, global founded by Paul NICOLLIN Nicomatic Group is a recognized interconnect solutions which help in 1976 and the company has player in the connector field customers to meet their SWaP-C been manufacturing a wide specializing in niche markets with (Size, Weight, Performance and Cost) range of connectors for use easy to use miniaturized modular expectations. in the Aerospace & Defence micro connectors solutions for Nicomatic Group is comprised Industry, Medical, Energy and harsh environments. Our product of a total of ten subsidiaries in Transportation markets since ranges have been designed and the following countries the US, 1984. Could you please briefly produced according to Military China, India, UK, Germany, Turkey, inform us about your product standards (MIL 55302 / MIL 83513 South Korea, Japan, Singapore & range, solution partners, / EN4165) under the AS/EN 9100 Canada as well as a vast network subsidiaries, the capacity and aerospace and defence quality of sales representatives, agents capability of your facility based certificate to help customers to and distributors that provide a in France? overtake new limits. sales presence in over 50 countries Oliver NICOLLIN: For more Thanks to our process, we offer worldwide. The Headquarter is based than 40 years, Nicomatic Group has more than 80 millions configurations in France at the Bons-en-Chablais been designing and manufacturing to solve customers pain in a very site (Haute-Savoie) which is located creative interconnect solutions short lead time (1 to 4 weeks) a few kilometers from Geneva. ISSUE 91/2019 181 DEFENCE TURKEY

Two years ago, we extended our facility by adding 2 500 m2 to the © Nicomatic Group existing 4 500 m2. Nicomatic is growing and so is the building that will integrate new equipments, and a reorganized space for everyone as part of 100% in-house integration of our manufacturing, processes and tech center. Today, all products are manufactured in-house with special expertise in stamping, molding, screw-machining, milling, assembly and cabling. Nicomatic is a global connector specialist considered the partner of Defence Turkey: Could you ›› quickly detect breakdowns in an choice for more than 500 leading please inform us about your electrical network companies all around the world. unique products utilized in military By doing this, the OMTDR will Defence Turkey: Nicomatic platforms and systems all over the also : Group’s total turnover has world? ›› reduce the cost of ownership of aerial, reached €50 million and the total Oliver NICOLLIN: Our ground or naval vehicles consolidated turnover 88% of this connectors can be found in many ›› increase the operational availability of revenue came from export sales in electronics platforms where these vehicles. 2018. What is your 2019 target for reliability and speed of information Applications on the ground are total turnover both for France and are key. Every time, you need directly linked to MRO (Maintenance, overseas sales? intelligence in your systems, Repair & Overhaul) phases, and Oliver NICOLLIN: 2018 was a Nicomatic connectors will deliver to the FAL (Final Assembly Line). great year for Nicomatic Group with the right value. Space and airborne This technology mainly addresses some big projects won which mark systems are the ones benefiting military, avionics, missiles and space the Nicomatic History. We target the most from our technology. markets where complex electrical a long term growth by optimizing Today we are working in a brand architectures are used. our current business positions and new technology (Smart Connector) In the meantime NICOMATIC and enlarging our activities (countries, partenered with the CEA List ECA Group (specialized in the design markets, products) Engagement and Institute to develop & integrate into and integration of testing solutions innovation are key to sustain 2 digit connectors a device able to detect for the aeronautics) are combining growth and investment level for years & localize soft, hard & intermittent their know-how for the development to come. That’s why we are looking defaults in a complex wire network. of a new electrical testing solution for for a 20% growth to reach a total turn This device is based on aerospace. over of 60 millions euros. an innovative technology that Defence Turkey: Nicomatic Defence Turkey: Nicomatic puts together reflectometry Group is comprised of a total of Group allocates at least 20% of & communication. It is called ten subsidiaries such as US, China, total turnover to R&D activities Orthogonal Multi-tone Time Domain India, UK, Germany, South Korea, each year. Furthermore, you Reflectometry (OMTDR). Japan, Singapore, Canada as well possess over 20 patents in regard The expected benefits are as Turkey. When you compare the to your products. Can you provide numerous. The OMTDR technology total sales performance of your some insight into your R&D will allow you to: subsidiaries in 2018, which ones activities? ›› do preventive maintenance stand out? Oliver NICOLLIN: R&D is key to our development, its first goal is to answer to customer problems with improved interconnect solutions. We are proud to achieve more than 30% of our turn over with products that did not exist 3 years ago. Customers want useful innovations that provide value. Thanks to this metric, it seems that they trust our capacity. From standard product modification to creative solution, we are able to accompany the customer into to this more demanding market by provifing the right solution at the right cost. © Nicomatic Group Thanks to this process, Nicomatic is part of the innovative companies. Injection Molding Machine DEFENCE TURKEY 182 ISSUE 91/2019

Oliver NICOLLIN: US and China subsidiaries have more than 20 years © Defence Turkey of experience in terms of design, manufacturing and sales. So they are on the top for performance. However, when you compare the performance vs the experience we can definitely say that Turkey Subsidiary sales performance stands out. Being one of the last opened subsidiaries (2014) Turkey has demonstrated very strong and fast growth. 2018 was a great year for Nicomatic Turkey in terms of sales, project and development. More than a sales office, Nicomatic Turkey became a value- added subsidiary by doing cabling, connector assemblies, R&D, logistics, sales and marketing as well as Oliver NICOLLIN, Idris DUMLU and Paul NICOLLIN technical support. Thanks to this strategy, in 2018, responsibility that allow employees I’m always happy to see when we increased our sales by 60% to develop autonomy, self-direction subsidiaries like Nicomatic Turkey compared to the previous year. and the creation of opportunities. want to move forward by providing We also achieved teaming up We value humans as human expertise to our existing product closely with Turkey’s pioneers in the beings, not an asset that we ranges and contribute to the growth defence industry. can price. As you can see in our of Nicomatic Group. More than a sales offices, devise, “the human factor is key to I take this opportunity to Nicomatic Turkey brings value added success”. Our first goal was to build congratulate Nicomatic Turkey expertise to the group. up young and dynamic teams who Managing Director Idris DUMLU for In the coming years, we hope to embrace innovation and respect his vision and energy as well as the contribute to Turkey’s self-sufficient local values. In addition, we always entire Nicomatic Turkey team without by all means and ways. consider harmony and teamwork. whom all this will not have been Defence Turkey: Can you Hence, we hired bright and talent possible. describe the employment profile people not only by taking into Defence Turkey: Dear Mr. at Nicomatic Turkey? Would you consideration genuine, but also by DUMLU, How did Nicomatic Turkey like to share with us some aspects stressing individual character which performed operationally in 2018? of your human resource strategy means lot more than genius. For the İdris DUMLU: First of all, I have for the upcoming period? upcoming years, we’re intending to say that the Republic of Turkey has İdris DUMLU: Nicomatic is to hire intelligent and skilfull young shown great feat during 2018. Since recognized for its high-quality engineers to be able to design new 24 August 2016, Turkish military forces product and customer service. products which will be designed deployed in Northern Syria in order to We act in a way that is socially, and produced in Turkey. The top establish peace and protect civilians economically and environmentally management commitment is to with Operation Euphrates Shield. responsible. Priority is placed on apply a dynamic and innovative This year, we witnessed Olive Branch well-being, health and security policy by involving the whole human, Operation by which Turkey seemed to for all personnel. Our processes industrial and financial resources of be consistent and persistent. and methods rely on freedom and the group. As Nicomatic Turkey, we performed relatively well. Since the creation of Nicomatic Turkey (2014), we increase our operational efficiency each year by improving all of our processes (assembly, hiring, sales and communications, R&D…) that help the company achieve a target and meet the group strategy. We have identified 4 main operational performance objectives : speed (fast delivery), quality (conform to specifications), costs (volume and variety of the products) and flexibility (adjust the product lines quickly to new requirements). ISSUE 91/2019 183 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 184 ISSUE 91/2019

The success is made through happy and responsible employees. Defence Turkey: On November 28th, 2018, Nicomatic launched the unique 1mm connector that is planning to be assembled in the Nicomatic Turkey facility for use in military platforms and systems. An announcement was made in that launch meeting that the facility will be operational within January 2019. Did you start the assembly and integration of this connector in this facility? İdris DUMLU: I have to say that industry for more than 50 years. As stated before we will transfer we’re proud to honor our words. Turkey showed us to what extent it our accumulation to Turkey not only Since the beginning of the year could make significant contributions financially but also through technology we extended our Ankara facility by in regional stability and international transfer. We are ready to produce adding 100 square meters in addition peace by its own capacity. Since that national products here with Nicomatic to the existing space in order to start day, Turkey invested in the defence Turkey. We brought our ‘Microflex’ the assembly and integration of the industry by collaborating with Europe flexible harness product here which “national 1MM connector.” Today and its regional partners. Today, Nicomatic Turkey will present to all we are glad to say that Turkey’s first Turkey has world-known firms in the of Europe. We will take the first step indigenous national 1 MM micro defence industry and still shows its here to offer this product not only to connector is 100% assembled in intention to be a regional power. As our Turkish business partners but also Turkey. We have now completed Nicomatic Turkey, we see Turkey as to international markets. As a result of the first stage of our strategy and an important market and share same our studies, we will introduce a 100% want to go to the next step which motivation with Turkish authorities. Turkish made product. is to produce & design locally. As a In the coming years, you will witness As Nicomatic Group we always matter of fact, we already have a lot that Turkey will be one of the top support subsidiaries like Turkey who of customers who benefit from the countries in terms of the defence want to push and move forward in advantages of our 1MM connector in industry and Nicomatic Turkey will be order to achieve their goals. Within 5 their projects. one of Turkey’s most reliable partners, years, we hope to be able to produce Defence Turkey: Dear not only in the defence industry but world-known products which are Mr.NICOLLIN, during the launch also in various other industries. designed and integrated in Turkey. meeting, Nicomatic Turkey Office Since the begining of this Defence Turkey: Dear General Manager Idris DUMLU said adventure, Idris DUMLU Managing Mr.DUMLU, Nicomatic Group “Our goal is to be producing 100% Director of Nicomatic Turkey wanted 2mm and 1,27mm connectors Turkish design and production to become a value added subsidiary have been procured for customers patented micro connectors by by providing new know-how/expertise in the defence industry for a long focusing on R&D and then present to our existing product ranges and time. Besides, the 1mm connector it to the international market. contribute to the growth of Nicomatic stands out to occupy 40% less Of course, it won’t be easy to Group. space on the Printed Circuit Board accomplish this ambitious goal Thanks to its vision, we are now and it is 60% lighter compared to as Nicomatic Turkey, but we entering a new stage as Nicomatic other connectors with the same believe that we will achieve our Turkey and Nicomatic Group. pin numbers. What comments can goal with the support of Nicomatic you make about the outstanding Group”. Within the context of this statement, as it seems, Nicomatic group has placed importance on the potential of Nicomatic Turkey. Can you share your approach and vision about the activities in Turkey? Oliver NICOLLIN: Turkey is one of the most interesting and fast evolving markets in the region in which we want to strengthen our local footprint to better serve our customers with our broad portfolio of solutions and best in class services. Before sharing my vision about the future, we should remember what Turkey achieved in the defence ISSUE 91/2019 185 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 186 ISSUE 91/2019

capability of this connector in comparison with similar products? İdris DUMLU: The 1MM Connector stands out for its compact size, light-weight, low profile, high- quality performance, short delivery time and non ITAR product. We designed our product with this approach in Turkey and consider it as an effective solution for harsh environment design. We are talking about a technically compact MOTS (Military off-the-shelf) product. The size and height of a connector occupy on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) are crucial. The 1MM Connector will provide the small size and height end user to export his program to a you like to convey any further values requested by the customer. third country. messages to our readers? The second advantage is that it is light, Defence Turkey: What is your İdris DUMLU: First of all I especially in the case of embedded vision for the next decade? would like to thank you the readers systems, weight is very important. The İdris DUMLU: Today, the world for the time they have invested in light-weight will result in less energy is on the edge of transformation. reading this interview. Then I want consumption. The Defence Industry The world economy is structurally to sincerely and officially thank has the most extreme conditions changing and becoming more and the Defence Turkey team for the in the Aerospace Sector. You need more digital. We perceive different opportunity you have given to us to manufacture high temperature, challenges and significant signs that for sharing Nicomatic’s ambition in vibration, shock, moisture, and tomorrow’s Defence and Aeronautics the Turkish Defence market. radiation-resistant products. The industries will be more demanding. At Nicomatic we build high 1MM Connector is designed and So, as a global connector solution performance micro modular tested according to MIL-DLT-83513 provider, we have to be ready for this connectors for harsh environments. military standards. We are also able digital transformation in order to be But more than that we provide to produce and deliver our products in line with customers and market trust,confidence and security to our in a very short time. For example; We expectations. customers. can deliver our CMM product within To prepare the future, we are Thanks to our continuous a period of five days. Our goal here is planning our strategy according to 3 improvement quality culture, we to deliver a 1MM connector within 24 horizons (short, medium, long term) to work hard to develop creative hours after ordering. optimize our current systems and to solutions that improve signal Defence Turkey: There are no ensure our core skills in preparation integrity, speed, reliability and restrictions and end-user declaration for a future business model. performance. for your products and both of the 1mm Our ambition is to target long From deep waters to Mars connectors are to be manufactured in term growth by optimizing our current our connector solutions deliver Turkey. The other series are produced business positions and enlarging electronic devices electrical power, in France. Your products are entirely our activities (countries,markets, signals for data transmissions and ITAR-Free. Would you like to make products) by selling products and high frequency for communications any comments about this, as far as services too. systems. advantages, challenges etc.? The world is changing we are too! In brief, try the Nicomatic İdris DUMLU: That’s a really Defence Turkey: Lastly, would experience! good point…Today if you want to export your products, you have to limit your dependence to the ITAR component. For instance, if a defence system contains at least one component under ITAR regulation, the United States has the power to prohibit its export sale to a third country. That’s why more and more European countries want to reduce their dependence on ITAR components in Defence in order to not hinder the export of their programs. As you said, all Nicomatic products are manufactured in France and Turkey, they are not submitted to ITAR regulation which gives freedom to the Oliver and Paul NICOLLIN with Nicomatic Turkey Team ISSUE 91/2019 187 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 188 ISSUE 91/2019 thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Turkey thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has world-market leadership in non-nuclear submarines, tailored solutions for frigates and corvettes based on the MEKO® concept, naval ship repairs and modernization, components’ development and integration: whatever your needs in naval technology, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems can meet them. Four OPERATING UNITS – Submarines, Surface Vessels, Naval Electronic Systems and Services– make up thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. Though each OPERATING UNIT is responsible for its own product management and projects, you benefit from the synergy effects derived from the bundling of resources, skills and capacities. Sales of all thyssenkrupp Marine Systems products are realized via a single centralized organization. By 1935, some German submariners made on job training on board submarines of the Turkish Navy, when Germany accelerated the construction of submarines after being released from the Treaty of Versailles. After these submarines, when a German design submarine (Type 1A) was put on sale because of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 (Submarino E-1), Turkey has purchased the ship and she joined the Navy with the ›› Yacht of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1937) name TCG Gür. Same year, four ›› Built by ThyssenKrupp (Blohm+Voss) in 1931 more submarines were ordered ›› The largest yacht of its time (124 m length o.a.) to Krupp Germaniawerft. From these ships, the 1375-ton mine- laying submarine Batıray and the thyssenkrupp and its started with the German submarine 1210-ton attack submarine TCG predecessors have a longlasting named “Vulkan”, Turkish officers Saldıray were built in Germany; partnership with Turkey, starting participated in various dives and TCG Atılay and TCG Yıldıray attack even much earlier than the first trials with various submarines. At submarines of the same tonnage the official representation of that time, it was planned to give 10 were built at the Taşkızak shipyard the Company in 1914. Over the submarines to the Turkish Navy and in İstanbul. However, TCG Batıray time, different shipyards have even portrayed the Turkish flag on was appropriated by Germany and belonged to what is now known as the ships. However, this promise not given. TCG Yıldıray was able “thyssenkrupp Marine Systems”; could not be fulfilled when the war to enter service only after the war famous brands like Blohm+Voss ended with defeat. because of the late arrival of the (BV) or Howaldtswerke-Deutsche With first tries even starting main engines. Werft (HDW) are known and relied earlier, the first two submarine ships In 1937, Turkey bought the on all over the world and especially of 674 tons with German design motor yacht “Savarona” which was in Turkey. were ordered to the Netherlands built by Blohm + Voss and acquired Upon entering World War-I as an in 1925. These submarines which for Kemal Atatürk (until 2002 largest ally with Germany, six navy officers were named “I. İnönü” and “II. yacht worldwide). along with other officers were sent İnönü”, were brought to Turkey TCG Atılay and TCG Saldıray to Germany. During the course that after the completion of the entered service in 1939, however; construction at Fijenoord Shipyard in Rotterdam (established by Krupp Germaniawerft) in 1928. In fact, these ships were submarines built on the basis of German UB-III design. Since it was prohibited to build submarines under the Treaty of Versailles in Germany, German design and know-how had been transferred to the Netherlands. I.İnönü Submarine (1928) TCG Saldıray (1939) ISSUE 91/2019 189 DEFENCE TURKEY

TCG Atılay was struck by a mine and sunk at the exit of the Çanakkale Strait (Dardanelles) on 14.7.1942. TCG Yıldıray and TCG Saldıray stayed in service until 1958. While the military aid of the United States continued in terms of platforms, the other stage for the Turkish submarines began with the introduction of the AY class (Type 209) submarines (TCG ATILAY, TCG SALDIRAY, TCG BATIRAY, TCG YILDIRAY, TCG DOĞANAY, TCG DOLUNAY) built by (Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft (HDW) from 1975. Afterwards, a phase of building an upper model of the AY-classes at Gölcük Naval Shipyard began with the construction of Preveze class (TCG PREVEZE, TCG SAKARYA, TCG 18 MART, TCG ANAFARTALAR) in 1994. In addition to these, Gür class (TCG GÜR, TCG ÇANAKKALE, TCG BURAKREİS, of eight MEKO 200TN class frigates independent propulsion system. TCG I. İNÖNÜ) submarines which (TCG YAVUZ, TCG TURGUTREİS, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems were the Improved Preveze class TCG FATİH, TCG YILDIRIM, TCG has established longterm have participated in the Navy from BARBAROS, TCG ORUÇREİS, TCG partnership with Turkish Navy, but 2003. SALİHREİS, TCG KEMALREİS) were with other Navies as well. Like In 1999, after the heavy built together as well. previous brands Blohm+Voss as earthquake effecting Gölcük area, Finally, the construction of 6 well as HDW, thyssenkrupp Marine Blohm+Voss provided 100 tents and Reis class submarines started Systems as leading player beneath thyssenkrupp Industries donated 1 at Gölcük Naval Shipyard within and above the seas is available for mn EUR with which 42 earthquake- the scope of the German design future cooperation in all fields of proof houses were constructed. (Type 214) state-of-the-art New naval business with navies all over Between 1982 and 2000 a total Type Submarine Project with air the world

Overview of TKMS-involvement in Turkey Country of Type Class EDC Commissioned Type of participation Σ Construction Current Projects (Reis) Sub 6 Turkey (6) (2009)/ 2011 Material Package (NTSP/1845) Past Projects Gür Sub 4 Turkey (4) 1998 2003 - 2008 Material Package (209/1400) Barbaros Germany (2), 1990 (1+2), Frg 4 1995 - 2000 2 Built, 2 Material Packages (Meko 200 TN II) Turkey (2) 1993 (3+4)

Preveze 1987 (1+2), Sub 4 Turkey (4) 1994 - 1998 Material Package (209/1400) 1993 (3+4)

Yavuz Germany (2), Frg 4 1982 1987 - 1989 2 Built, 2 Material Packages (Meko 200 TN) Turkey (2) Ay Germany (3), Sub 6 1971 1976 - 1990 3 Built, 3 Material Packages (209/1200) Turkey (3 Ay Germany (2), 2 Built (1 not given), 2 Sub 4 1936 1939-1944 (Type IA) Turkey (2) Material Packages

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Ribtech - Experts in Rigid Inflatable Boats Today, Inflatable Boats and Group has become the only brand Ribtech which is carried Rigid Inflatable Boats - RIBS, manufacturer of the inflatable out by merging these two brand’s have become indispensable in boat and RIBs in Turkey by buying Military/Professional product many military and professional all the assets of Asil Marine A.Ş. line. The Ribtech inflatable boat fields such as: Military Defence, which has been known for its product range has a variety of Security, Search and Rescue, brand Joker since 1987. Following sizes and features, and also Coast Guard, Coastal Safety, Law this development, the button was consists of RIBs up to 12 meters Enforcement, Ambulance service pushed for the production of high with hulls and decks produced by and Fire-fighting due to their high- capacity and a high-tech featured vacuum infusion or RTM (Resin speed capability, maneuverability, boat. In this new and modern Transfer Molding) technology. The navigation skills, low running facility spanning an in-door area company uses vinyl ester and costs and ability to be equipped of 4500 m2, both Northstar and epoxy resins as well as standard for different tasks. In addition to Joker brand pleasure boats are polyester resins in composite its own brand Northstar, Marintek being produced as well as the production. All of Ribtech’s inflatable tubes are produced either with CSM (Hypalon) which is known for its high durability or with polyurethane fabrics based on the customer’s demands. With the importance of military and professional demands, aluminum hull production for RIBs started as an alternative to composite in 2016. The first member of the Alupro product range, the Alupro 920 made its

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debut at the International Istanbul © Ribtech Boat Show in 2017. Following the 920, the second member of the Alupro range named the Alupro 830 made its first debut in 2018 and is fully produced in the Ribtech Izmir facility from scratch to launch. Many other new models for the Alupro range are in the development stage. With this capacity, due to the short development processes compared to composite production, fewer or larger RIB projects can be completed. The company, in addition to providing solutions for developing After many successful projects, to user needs and requirements. the standard product platform in 2017, production of 15 units of Two 10-meter tender boats of according to requirements, also 9.5 m open RHIBs with closed the Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker provides customized solutions by cell foam tubes were started for were successfully completed and developing projects together with the Bangladesh Navy, and they delivered to Karachi Shipyard the units needing the solutions. In were delivered in 2018 with full & Engineering Works Limited. addition to their engineering team, satisfaction. In addition, 10 units The tender boats and the Fast the company considers world- of their new inflatable model Intervention Boats of the third and renowned design firms that are the G470 F was delivered to the fourth ships of the MILGEM project experts in Military and Professional Bangladesh Navy, and great were delivered successfully, and RIB as our partners. feedback was received following boats for the TVEG Project are still Production of the necessary delivery as well. under construction at the Ribtech molds are fully realized by Ribtech is also a solution facility. Ribtech. Each of their products are partner of STM, which is the With seasoned experience delivered according to the superior executive company of MİLGEM spanning over 30 years, Ribtech is operational characteristics as a and the Pakistan Maritime Supply ready to be a solution partner with result of a careful development tanker projects at this time. its dedicated and demonstrated and testing process of the overall Ribtech has undertaken the tasks effort in process improvement, design, hull design, complete with of developing and producing the product development and design tube geometry and capacity. RIBs in both projects according quality. DEFENCE TURKEY 192 ISSUE 91/2019

The Future Tactical Communications Network Topology and Applications by Cristi Damian, Vice President Business Development and Marketing, Advantech Wireless Recent geopolitical developments fueled by both regional conflicts and an increased state of political instability have highlighted serious gaps in both technical capabilities and acquisition policies within several large NATO members’ procurement agencies. In the spring of 2018, at a major North American Joint Military / Industry Conference, the Army opening statements were quite blunt: ›› The procurement cycle has lengthened from 5 to 7 years to 10 to 15 years The repercussions are obvious. ›› Anti-Jamming, in a highly intense ›› Communication networks are If we cannot communicate, we do Electronic Warfare environment ineffective and broken and help is not know where to move and where Simple GPS jamming with low cost off needed from the industry to design to shoot, i.e. the chain of command the shelf hardware, has exposed the new robust communication networks is down. vulnerabilities in SATCOM Networks, If the telecom hardware Our next generation of tactical artillery firing and drone flight control. procurement cycle is now 10 to 15 networks need to be... The ability to change traffic profile on years, groups are planning from ›› Mission Adaptable the spot and find alternative secure the start to purchase obsolete ›› Force Scalable ways of communication is needed. equipment. Consider the fact that, ›› Joint Interopérable ›› Autonomy and Spectral Awareness even before getting to tender, the ›› Coalition Accessible A communication node needs to industry needs as many as five The new technological be autonomous not only in terms years to design, test, validate, and components of the tactical networks of energy, but also in terms of certify products. need to ensure: traffic security, spectral monitoring, Add those five years to the 10 to ›› Operation among populations terrain monitoring, geolocation and 15 year buying cycle and now you within complex terrains including access to wireless complementary see that the hardware technology dense urban areas. This will force technology. A communication node being purchased can be 15 to 20 interoperability between Satcom should allow convergence of multiple years old. terminals, with different access sensors and radios on the same data With today’s rapid pace schemes, handheld radios, WiFi and backbone. of technological change, few Cellular networks. A careful review of all these electronic components are available ›› Convergence for an Internet of requirements, will clearly position for that length of time. This reality Sensors and Shooters IoT (Internet the SATCOM technology at the places significant pressure on of Things) is now part of modern heart of any modern tactical securing a massive inventory and warfare. SATCOM terminals will need network. The SATCOM terminal burdens most military budgets. The to move further from just a standard is the linchpin which will bring challenges the U.S. Army faces data access pipe to an integrated together convergence, autonomy, today are vastly different from those intelligent wireless platform. interoperability and scalability within 20 years ago. ›› Resiliency and reliability We need the battle telecom infrastructure. With regard to the second the best technology with the highest Advantech Wireless statement about “ineffective reliability, for example Satcom GaN Technologies “Engage Class” networks” the military provided technology. Satcom Terminal is designed further clarification: ›› High bandwidth It is obvious today and built based on this overall Current networks are... that the Army data throughput Convergence concept. This is a ›› Overly complex requirements are marginally met. state-of-the-art flyaway SATCOM ›› Sluggish The need for dynamic symmetric/ terminal that reaches and integrates ›› Fragile and vulnerable asymmetric type of networks, at alternative technologies such as ›› Easy to detect and jam very high data rates, are a veritable Military Grade WiFi and cellular ›› Difficult to secure challenge for VSAT TDMA networks. capabilities. ›› Not optimized ISSUE 91/2019 193 DEFENCE TURKEY

The Engage Class as an add on terminal or as a bridge The Engage Class of antennas One of the major Army to another incompatible SATCOM has an optional built in Anti-GPS complaints was related to the high operating network. Jamming capability and can rate of hardware failure. In order to find the satellite, cancel several GPS jammers that Active components are prone and to synchronize within a TDMA are within close proximity. Once to failures more than passive network, both the antenna and the the antenna has detected GPS ones and amplifiers are part of VSAT modem need accurate GPS jamming, it will actively generate this chain. The vast majority of information. GPS information will nulling signals and cancel them. the 50,000 SATCOM terminals provide accurate location, which Today, this is typically more of that NATO operates are still based defines the time delay to enter within a mandatory feature — the risk on TWT technology. The Engage a TDMA time slot, as well as look up of not being able to setup the Class of SATCOM Terminals angles for the antenna pointing. transmission link is to be avoided. from Advantech Wireless has Jamming the GPS signal, with On these flyaway terminals, we adopted an “All GaN Solid State relatively low cost off the shelf are used to deploying heavy duty Technology” for the power hardware, has proven to be highly ruggedized laptops and tablets. amplifier. MTBF numbers on the efficient in disrupting the SATCOM These PCs contain a lot of critical RF part itself have increased from links. Without GPS location, the intelligence data and should not a typical 60,000-hour value to over antenna controller does not know be left in the field unattended, 200,000 hours due to the use of where to point and the VSAT in case the SATCOM terminal is GaN technology. terminal has difficulty joining the damaged, or the position needs to network. be abandoned. GaN SSPA With reflector size of up to 2.4 meters, the Engage Terminal can accommodate C-, X-, Ku-, or Ka- RF feeds and can guarantee data rates in excess of 50 Mbps. The terminal can generate two independent carriers, all with Transec security incorporated, and it is agnostic to the modem type. Today NATO operates several incompatible VSAT networks, all of them with their own proprietary standards. Joint Interoperability between coalition units is a never reaching target and even within national defense organizations it seems impossible to reach coordination and a common channel between Navy and Air Force, for example. Autonomy, in this case, is hardly possible, as the need for a centralized point of communication is imperative. With the ability to uplink two independent carriers, the Engage Terminal allows a more robust communication link, as well as direct communications to the chain of command as well as simultaneously pier to pier. At IP level the traffic can be split which will drastically decrease the risk of communication eavesdropping and decryption. The terminal can accommodate either SCPC or TDMA modem technology and can fit within any existing operating network either DEFENCE TURKEY 194 ISSUE 91/2019

Being ruggedized by design, Geolocation maps for underground they are difficult to destroy and areas can be developed and able to avoid data extraction by ported into user PCs for accurate unfriendly forces. Being heavy, position finding. they are also difficult to hand carry To conclude, the future and the soldier will always face the communication terminal, and the dilemma of carrying enough water future tactical network, need to be and supplies to allow a few days able to operate in a totally different survival or to carry a heavy laptop. environment. This is one of those dilemmas that The SATCOM terminal nobody wants to be faced with. needs to provide robust links, The Engage Class antennas are identical point of presence, has the while benefiting a large area of moving into ultralight, credit card option to integrate different radio coverage. It also needs to extend size PC technology. These plug- types (as used by local police, its capabilities into complementary in PCs weigh only a few grams firefighters, medical services) and technologies. and can be plugged into miniature make them interoperable. This We need to be able to extend communication consoles that are feature is critical to operations in the cellular network, while at designed to be carried by soldiers heavy populated urban areas. the same time avoiding cellular or as part of the flyaway terminal, An optional Military Grade congestion. We need to be or in the vehicle mount. These Radio network can also be aware of our surroundings and antennas consume a fraction of deployed that is designed to be have access to video feeds. We energy, typically 5W, which is a resilient in heavy cellular and WiFi need to be able to reach people critical element in the field. use areas where typical cellular in GPS denied environments — access is denied. This specialized and we need to be able to make Radio network is able to provide Miniature Plug-In PC Card incompatible networks talk one high data throughput, integrates with each other. A typical console can easily with any existing city These are the fundamentals on accommodate several plug-in PCs, surveillance cameras and operates which the Engage Class Satcom each of them running independent in underground networks. Drones Terminal was designed and on tasks. can be integrated with these radios which it will evolve. One PC can run the operating and they are setup to provide system, one can do encryption, either simple video streams or one video encoding, one act as a network extensions. data router, and so on. They can Locating people in all be removed and reinserted underground areas, where GPS in the field, so no critical data networks are not available, is also is left abandoned. As an add- an option on the Engage Terminal. on function, the Engage Class It is a function that was designed terminal can also generate an to serve primarily in search and independent local cellular area, rescue situations. called the ARTEMIS LTE Platform. Dedicated hardware can The ARTEMIS’ objective is to extend the GPS presence in deliver secure, high performance, tunnels, mines, or underground instant communication capabilities metro networks. About Cristi Damian, to voice, data, text and chat. Based on this GPS extension, Vice President Business The platform enables rapid which is perfectly synchronized establishment of a scalable and with the real external GPS network, Development and Marketing, mobile secure wireless network a user can find his own location Advantech Wireless for ad-hoc operations. It is Self- using either a simple Google Map Mr. Cristi Damian joined forming, Self-Healing and Path- application on his cell phone or a Advantech Wireless in 1995 Optimizing wireless network government user can be located where he held various positions infrastructure for dynamic network with a Tetra phone. in Operations, Manufacturing, environments and supports any 4G Sales, Engineering and LTE enabled device with as many Underground Locating Customer Support. Prior as 256 concurrent connected to Advantech Wireless, he sessions. Capabilities acquired experience as a Once again, this information is hardware engineer in various The ARTEMIS LTE Platform captured by the Engage SATCOM high-tech companies. Mr. terminal and directed to a Tetra Damian holds a master’s degree The network once connected point of command center, or to a over the SATCOM backbone in Electrical Engineering from cellular provider that can correctly Concordia University. to a cellular provider, or to an locate the user in distress. ISSUE 91/2019 195 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 196 ISSUE 91/2019

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Power Quality in a Tactical Application: What is PQ? Why is it Important? It is generally accepted quality include greatly reduced, or Only after there is a catastrophic that power quality is critical to eliminated unplanned down time, system failure are these UPSs the reliability and efficiency of increased life cycle/Mean Time replaced with ruggedized power operational combat capability. Between Failure (MTBF) of mission conditioners. However, relatively little is critical systems and cost savings Many military applications use understood about the relationship through reduced energy usage and a generator as a power source. It is and interaction of modern combat cooling requirements. common that power produced from capability and the electrical systems Many Commercial Off the Shelf a generator will have fluctuating they are dependent on. The failure (COTS) Uninterruptible Power frequency and voltage output as of power and systems engineering Supplies (UPS) will convert the seen in Figure 3. Any mission to understand this relationship output signal from a sinewave to a critical system must have a power has resulted in increased cost and stepped AC wave when operating on conditioning element installed decreased capability in military battery power as shown in Figure 1. between the generator and the systems in general. Many times, this output transition will mission critical system (load) to In recent years there has been create a switching transient shown correct or regulate any fluctuation significant R&D investments made in Figure 2. When this transient is or deviation in the power. Many in advanced battery chemistries, supplied to the input of the mission COTS UPSs have a passive filtering technologies and renewable critical system, it will cause damage circuit that provides very limited energy sources for the warfighter. to the internal components. As this conditioning, and only under certain With the anticipation these new event happens multiple times, it will conditions. To properly correct technologies bring, the concern for cause catastrophic equipment failure these voltage and frequency clean, conditioned power, or “Power in the mission critical system, which fluctuations, and to protect the Quality”, must remain as part of the in turn, will cause unplanned down mission critical system a power discussion. time for the mission, and at worst conditioner, or UPS with an active case, loss of life for the warfighter filtering circuit must be utilized. or the operational platform. Many Many times, a utility power What is Power Quality? of these COTS UPSs are currently grid will produce line noise, or Power Quality can be described deployed in many state of the art “dirty power” due to any number as the amount of distortion in voltage, defence systems, because the initial of circumstances. Line noise is current or frequency from a power cost is very inexpensive. characterized by “notching” in the source. The power source can be an electrical utility grid, generator or any other energy generating source, on board a ship, on a tactical vehicle, at a radar station, or at a remote deployed operational environment. The power provided to mission critical systems should be consistently maintained as a clean, conditioned, regulated signal, or sine wave regardless of the state of Figure 3: Generator output with the power source. The power signal Figure 1: Stepped AC sinewave output frequency deviation and voltage should maintain a constant voltage of COTS UPS when operating on fluctuation and frequency with no distortion of battery, shown in lower waveform the waveform and no interruption of power to the mission critical system (during blackout/brownout). Common power anomalies can include, harmonic distortion, switching transients, line noise, frequency variations, power surges, power sags, high voltage spikes, brownouts and power failures (blackouts). Figure 2: Switching transient on COTS Figure 4: Line noise shown with Benefits of improved power UPS output caused by transfer to notching of the waveform battery power ISSUE 91/2019 199 DEFENCE TURKEY

waveform when measured with an oscilloscope as shown in Figure 4. This condition is very common in today’s utility grids, because of poor equipment condition, overloading or poor connections, to name a few. Line noise can be especially detrimental to sensitive mission critical systems if not corrected. As described in the previous paragraph, a power conditioner with active filtering is necessary to correct this condition. Another common power anomaly is harmonics. Harmonics are characterized by a distortion in the voltage, current or frequency waveform as shown in Figure 5. NOVA Power provides ruggedized power conditioners tailored to suit harsh maritime Harmonics are caused by non- operating environments including submarines linear loads such as switch mode operate efficiently and will protect power supplies, variable frequency What can be Done to the integrity of your data. The net drives or variable speed drives. Improve Power Quality? effect of improved power quality is These systems can be connected a reduction of maintenance costs There are many steps that on the system load, or they can be and conversely, an increased can be taken to improve power “reflected” from other areas within life cycle of the mission critical quality, chief among them is the electrical distribution network. systems. to install a power conditioner Active filtering within a power Results of poor power quality that can isolate, correct and/or conditioner is required to correct are well documented. If the power mitigate any power quality issues any harmonic distortion. supply in a mission critical system, from affecting the mission critical Another common power for example, is repeatedly exposed system. Not all power conditioners anomaly is harmonics. Harmonics to varying degrees of poor power are created equal. Many times, are characterized by a distortion in quality, including line noise, system engineers may believe the voltage, current or frequency transients or harmonic distortion, all that is required to meet the waveform as shown in Figure 5. sensitive components such as specifications for an application is Harmonics are caused by non- transistors and IC chips on circuit a system that can provide battery linear loads such as switch mode boards and power supplies will backup during a loss of input power power supplies, variable frequency suffer damage as shown in Figure (UPS). Most COTS UPS systems, drives or variable speed drives. 6 and Figure 7. however, do not have the active These systems can be connected filtering, conditioning and isolation on the system load, or they can be characteristics that are required to “reflected” from other areas within meet tough military standards. the electrical distribution network. Active filtering within a power conditioner is required to correct About NOVA Power Solutions any harmonic distortion. NOVA Power Solutions provides Why is Power Quality true power quality as part of our Important? equipment capability solution, which Clean power quality will ensure provides power conditioning 100% that the mission critical system will of the time. NOVA delivers award- winning technical support, customer service, and expert knowledge Figure 6: Blown transistor caused by when providing unsurpassed generator frequency deviation power protection to mission-critical electronics throughout the world. NOVA Power’s rack-mount rugged and ruggedized uninterruptible power supplies are designed to MIL-STD compliance and well suited to shipboard, tactical military and other harsh operating environments. While NOVA’s power Figure 5: Common harmonic distortion Figure 7: 70% of electronic equipment quality solutions are customizable, caused by connected equipment in failures are attributed to power quality they include power conditioners, electrical distribution system issues. converters, and distribution and DEFENCE TURKEY 200 ISSUE 91/2019

NOVA Power Difference NOVA Power Solutions is focused on solving problems encountered during the generation, distribution and use of electrical energy. Recent studies indicate that greater than 80% of electronic systems failures are power supply related. Furthermore, more than 95% of power supply failures are directly or indirectly related to the power quality of the primary electrical system. NOVA Power Solutions power conditioning solutions eliminate battery backup solutions that and supply chain management and 98% of distributed electrical system provide customers a wide-range support the product through its anomalies, increasing system of power protection and backup entire life cycle. reliability and electrical generation alternatives. Since 1988 NOVA Power efficiency. Nova Power Solutions provides Solutions has been providing NOVA Power Solutions power true power quality as part of our shipboard, rack-mount and bulk- conversion solutions optimize load equipment capability solution, head mount uninterruptible power side electrical efficiency further and which provides power conditioning supplies and battery backup thus enhance reliability and allow 100% of the time. All Nova Power modules to the US and allied for the use of a wide spectrum of systems are designed with double militaries for use in mission- electronic solutions to meet your conversion technology which critical C4I and Combat systems. requirements. isolates the load from harmful input Additionally, the reliability and NOVA Power has established harmonics and frequency distortion. ruggedness of our power protection itself as a premier provider of Isolation transformers can also be units and battery backup modules, mission-critical rugged UPS, integrated, which will isolate the also make it an ideal solution for Power Conditioners, and Battery distribution system from faults and non-military critical applications like, Backup Modules, with over 40,000 harmonic effects of the load. When Urban Security and Public Safety units presently deployed in the input power falls out of tolerance, Systems, Intelligent Transportation world’s harshest environments. Our and the power conditioner/UPS Systems and Critical Infrastructure solutions protect mission critical transfers to battery power, Nova Protection Systems. systems worldwide for applications Power systems do not create a switching transient on the output from the battery transfer. This will help to increase the life cycle of the mission critical systems. Because Nova Power systems have a more tolerant rectifier input circuit, they will not transfer to battery power during minor input events, or fluctuations. This will increase the life cycle of the batteries within the system. Nova Power Solutions offers power condition, conversion, backup and distribution systems. All Nova Power systems are ruggedized and tested to meet various military standards. Nova Power provides custom, scalable solutions to fit a wide range of applications. They are particularly suited for shipboard, tactical military and similar rugged environments. Nova Power has been providing systems for military and heavy industrial applications for over 30 years. With this experience we have Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU - NOVA Power Solutions Business Development and a deep understanding of logistics Regional Manager for EMEA ISSUE 91/2019 201 DEFENCE TURKEY

where “up time” and reliability is absolute and unconditional. Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU NOVA Power Solutions Business Development and Regional Manager for EMEA, says “Based on our more than 30 years of success in the US, since 2013, we have been rather active in Europe, Turkey and the Middle East and have managed to raise awareness of the power quality concept. We have been collaborating with the many defence integrators and manufacturers in the US and Europe, contributing with them in the development of highly reliable defence systems starting from Their products operate in the most extreme environmental conditions the very bottommost layer. Our Guard and the Turkish National defence system development mission is to provide reliable power Police, with a view to inform activities by providing the most protection solutions to mission- and raise awareness about the reliable power solutions, thus critical electronics throughout importance of power quality in promoting their ultimate goal of the world. We strive to offer the development of reliable, high- exporting Turkish made state our customers industry-leading performing indigenous systems that of the art defence systems to customer service and peace of will enhance the level of operational regional countries and the world”. mind that they are protected with availability. Now we see how right we were our high-quality power supplies. To when in setting up this objective, prevent a power failure when it’s not and we managed to establish an option, we continue to specialize Contribution to Locally trusted relationships and close in customizable, rugged power Developed Ingenious Systems collaboration with a number of solutions designed to customer The number of systems defence companies, particularly specified requirements and that delivered so far, worldwide exceeds Aselsan, Havelsan and Vestel are particularly suited to shipboard, 80.000, while the install base in Defence in developing reliable tactical military and other harsh Turkey is currently around 300. indigenous defence systems. We operating environments.” Süleyman BAYRAMOĞLU are pleased and proud of observing NOVA Power is exhibiting adds, “When we set up our first the success of those state-of-the at IDEF and the Naval Systems International office in Turkey art defence systems designed, Seminar in October this year, in March 2015, we positioned developed and integrated by the both for the fourth time in a row. ourselves as ‘Collaborating with most talented Turkish engineers in BAYRAMOĞLU continues “I must prominent defence companies operation” express my satisfaction and and contributing in their ingenious appreciation for the emerging opportunities and networking that resulted during previous IDEF shows and other small scale but effective events like the Naval Systems Seminar and the Land Systems Seminar. We consider those events as perfects venues that allow us to explain the importance of power quality in developing high performing and reliable applications to achieve higher operational availability.” NOVA Power intends to come together with the engineering teams from system integrators and manufacturers, as well as representatives of the Presidency of Defence Industries, Turkish Army, Navy, Air Force, General Command of the Gendarmerie, Turkish Coast Providing optimal power solutions for remote harsh field operations DEFENCE TURKEY 202 ISSUE 91/2019

Karel – Over 20 years of Expertise in Military Communication System Products and Solutions Karel was established in 1986 radios and 14 analogue ports to the as a telecommunication equipment IP. 3 different 1U height products manufacturer and designs PBX which are for Gateway applications products and services for the will be exhibited at IDEF’19 fair. Turkish market. The company led Karel is proud to develop the first Turkey’s transition from electro- national gateway product family with mechanic communication systems their genuine technology. © Karel to electronic communication systems. Karel has the proprietary Company Objectives; The continuation of infrastructure right of ownership of its state-of- investments in R&D activities in the the-art technology products in the In the defence industry, the defence industry will subsequently field of communication electronics company’s most significant objective improve test capabilities. In doing in Turkey and also has an R&D is to extend their market to South so, test capabilities in this regard will department that is in compliance Asia, the Middle-East and Turkish gain advantages for the company in with international standards since Republics, conducting exporting respect to the competition due to the the establishment of the company. transactions in the long term. intensity of environmental conditions Karel, as the market leader in Turkey, Additionally, the company aims to and EMC/EMI necessities in military exports their products and solutions maintain an increase in turnover by products. With standard and to more than 30 countries. Karel developing cooperation with prime progress training which will support provides services to more than 700 contractors in the domestic market. design work for aerial platforms, the thousand businesses with their PBX Karel provides service to the skills of R&D personnel will be honed. products only in Turkey and stands Azerbaijan and Bangladesh armies among the top 3 in Europe and the with their DS200T military PBXs. top15 manufacturers in the world. The DS200T is the best product in Product Portfolio; With over 2,050 employees, Europe in the field of military PBXs. Karel manufactures products Karel has recently been providing It provides infrastructure which and solutions in respect to the solutions for the Turkish Armed enables communication with wire needs of the defence industry. The Forces and Navy in respect to connections all over the world. The product range which started with communication needs for more DS200T, which is a Hybrid PBX military communication systems than 16 years. The Karel Military including today’s IP technology, has expanded over the years to Product Family has a wide product provides connections with military solid state discs, electronic control range from durable communication IP radio link equipment (preferably card and systems, manual military switchboards to Public Address with the 5220 IP Radio Link which computers, inertial navigations General Alarm (PAGA) systems is a brand of Aselsan) providing fast devices under military standards. designed for navy Military ships. and portable, small and low-cost These products are still being utilized For the last ten years, Karel has communication to armies world- by the Turkish Armed Forces and put PBX intercom systems and wide. foreign armies. PAGA systems on the market for moderate-large Military ships in respect to the needs of the Turkish Naval Forces and shipyards. In 2018, Karel has developed Gateway solutions with R&D activities. The Gateway device, which carries 7 analogue and E1 line to the IP port, can be used in satellite communication systems in military ships, has started to be utilized successfully. In the forthcoming months, Karel’s AG102 model, which has 14 analogue + E1 IP converter, designed for Turkish land forces, will begin being used. Karel’s Radio Over IP (ROIP) device has the capability of converting 4 ISSUE 91/2019 203 DEFENCE TURKEY

At IDEF2019, Karel will interface to alarm and announce © Karel showcase the communication with a handset over a telephone switching system (MAS200) that switchboard. Power supplies which supports 30 user stations and allows will provide power needs of the 4 different radios connections. devices that are located within the Karel provides national solutions GKB unit. Telephone Repeater Units to military underwater demolition (amphitheatre) within the scope of boats for internal communications. the ASS are located on the amp In addition, the MAS200 will provide modules on the General Control a reliable solution for internal Units. communication of large military The AD101 Alarm and Address vehicles. system is a modular structure created with the integrated The DS200D/T series military Senih BAŞOL- Karel operation of more than one product. communication systems, depending Defence Industry Solutions Units are developed according on the location of use, are Director: “Karel will continue to19” rack cabinets. The system differentiated from each other and to develop products and has a power supply with both AC- customized according to land/naval DC and DC-DC features, and which uses. projects for the defence can be scaled to be compatible The DS200T military Analogue industry with its experienced with different power needs. The switchboard is designed for R&D infrastructure, and system is controlled and managed tough field conditions and they to play a major role as over the amphitheatre unit central are portable and durable against a subcontractor in both system. The system was designed impact. The DS200T distinguishes national and international for easy assembly and suitable itself from others with features defence projects. Our for maintenance. Thanks to the such as its backlight broad display, company culture allows modular structure, broken units backlight key set, receiver installed us to easily collaborate are easily replaced without injuring to cabinets and headset that provide integrity. ease of use and PC-based system with many different The MIL-STD 461E and MIL- management interface. It provides companies. We always STD- 810F were developed in connectivity with devices such as work to accomplish compliance with military standards. Analogue/IP/ISDN terminals, answer projects on time.” By using military connectors in phone, fax and modem interface. the system, measures were taken With the IKT - against corrosion, vibration and Intercommunication system, they other excessive weather conditions. provide intercom solutions for The power supply of the entire naval platforms and land vehicles. system is provided from a single IKT systems are waterproof and point. Special filtering prevents appropriate for use in challenging noise in the power supply. With the field conditions (vibrations, shock, management software, the entire exceptional weather conditions, © Karel system is easily configured, and excess temperature etc.) With error statuses are easily monitored. flexible structure, IKT100 series The AD101 system, developed AG101, AG102 and TAG101 provides intercommunication and as a Military ship Alarm and Public Military Gateway devices are used wireless access to various numbers Address System, meets the needs to convert analogue telephone of users. of alarm and announcement in interfaces at FXS ports and E1 Particularly, Intercom systems military ships due to its developed interface into Ethernet /IP networks. developed for armored vehicles features and integrated structure. TAG101 Military Gateway also by KAREL have become ever With the Alarm and Address converts four port radio interfaces more popular amongst vehicle system, region-based alarms are into Ethernet / IP network. Both manufacturers. Karel offers a cost- given, announcements are made devices are used to connect Radios, effective solution for internal and to selected regions and airplay is analogueue ports, E1 ports to IP radio communication needs of the carried out over Radio-CD. network in both directions. Karel’s vehicle crew while fulfilling all military The AD101 Alarm and Address Gateway models fulfil Mil-Std 810 environmental and electromagnetic System enables alarm and and also Mil-Std 461. compatibility standards. The IKT announcement calls or airplay in systems provide send and receive bodies defined as military ship- access to two different radios and wide or as grouped. The system the commander can also control operates integrated with Accounting crew access permission. Different Switching Fabrics (MAS) and variations of KAREL IKT-Intercom military ship Switchboards. The systems offer a wide range of usage system also has User Stations according to the needs of different (Kİ) authorized over Accounting © Karel vehicles. Switching Fabrics and an external DEFENCE TURKEY 204 ISSUE 91/2019

Virtual Training for Wherever the Fight Takes You From first-person tactical gaming to simulating complex global military operations, BISim offers flexible and comprehensive simulation and training solutions Virtual training provides military organizations with the means to train personnel on tactics, techniques and procedures, and enhance their operational readiness without risk to equipment, and without the high costs of fuel and ammunition expenditures. It also augments live training exercises by providing opportunities for repeated practice in highly realistic virtual environments and using highly accurate simulated representations of actual equipment. Because of these advantages, militaries have increasingly incorporated VBS3 includes 14,000 models. Shown above: A training scenario showing British Army simulation software into their infantry and custom Warrior vehicles in VBS3 training programs. Bohemia Interactive of technology to revolutionize thousands of small- and medium- Simulations’ flagship product, training and simulation. They use sized capability improvements VBS3, is used by hundreds of the latest game-based technology have been added to the software thousands of defence personnel and a large, experienced in-house based on expert feedback to worldwide for virtual training and team of engineers to develop high- extend its training use cases, simulation. VBS3 provides an fidelity, cost-effective training and enhance realism and maximize immersive virtual environment and simulation software products training value. a huge range of models and tools and components for defence “BISim offers a comprehensive, to facilitate highly impactful mission applications. cutting-edge technology portfolio rehearsal and tactical training. With BISim has continuously encompassing desktop training, its After Action Review tool and enhanced and improved its VBS simulation host, image generation, extensive, detailed simulation, technology to craft simulation terrain editing and management, AI the software is designed to solutions uniquely suited to and software development tools, help defence personnel learn delivering on military training use all integrated to provide superior to think, make decisions and cases. From desktop training workflow,” said Craig Turner, improve communications before and mission rehearsal to image BISim’s Business Development undertaking live field exercises. generation and virtual reality, VBS3 Director. “Our open and modular VBS3 supports a broad range has been written by engineers commercial-off-the-shelf software of international border security “with a subject matter expert products can be customized by training tasks from finding and looking over the shoulder” literally users or enhanced by our large countering improvised explosive technical team who have broad devices to observation and and deep expertise in developing intelligence-gathering skills training training and simulation solutions for to chemical, biological radiological military and defence organizations and nuclear defence training. worldwide.” With over 18 years of BISim’s Comprehensive, Cutting- own investment in research & development and support Edge Technology from customer funding, they’ve Founded in 2001, Bohemia been able to continuously drive Interactive Simulations (BISim) is significant functionality, usability a global developer of advanced and performance improvements military training and simulation BISim’s main product lines includes across their product portfolio. software. Their mission is to desktop simulation, image generation Their software is easy to use, so harness the explosive potential and terrain editing software you can get right down to training. ISSUE 91/2019 205 DEFENCE TURKEY

The touch-enabled control including at least one team member environment is a very powerful with a set of binoculars. The system tool that gives BISim a new and helps the ADF save on the costs of unique opportunity to model and live fire exercises, which can cost simulate, to the tiniest detail, any as much as $200,000 per fire, control panel or other internal according to BAE. systems of any vehicle, ship or aircraft; this way enables any kind BISim created a touch screen-enabled State-of-the-Art Virtual of high-fidelity procedural training. CV9040 part-task trainer for the Swedish World Training Armed Forces. While this work was specific to the Swedish Armed Forces, Since 2013, and drawing on Armored Vehicle Training it demonstrates the kind of feedback from and experience of Between fuel, ammo, complex simulation work that working with both military and prime maintenance and personnel costs, BISim developers are capable of contractor partners, BISim has been live training with vehicles and crews accomplishing. The takeaway is re-architecting the VBS engine to be can quickly add up. Simulation this: If you’re looking to build a modular, easy to use and “future- offers a cost-efficient way to tank or other vehicle in VBS3 to a proof” in accordance with emerging augment live training exercises. high degree of fidelity -- it could be training requirements and advances VBS3 is used extensively for a T-72, a Challenger, an Abrams, in the game industry. military vehicle simulation across Altay Tank -- BISim can produce The work to re-architect the many different use cases from tank the same high level of detail for any VBS engine involved the creation driving skills to gunnery operations tank in the world. of BISim’s Gears software training to combined arms breach development framework, an open and modular framework for building visualizations. Hitting the Mark with VBS3 For the Swedish Armed Forces, software applications. Gears has For small arms marksmanship BISim built a part-task trainer for been presented to NATO and and tactical training, soldiers and the CV9040, the country’s infantry the U.S. Department of Defence law enforcement officers have fighting vehicle, with a level of for consideration as a modular only a few options: they can head fidelity usually required for flight gaming architecture standard. out to ranges and expend ammo sims, where every button, every Gears Studio, a new integrated shooting at paper targets or they switch is faithfully represented. development environment based can engage in live fire training BISim also created a similar part- on this technology, is included exercises, which can be risky. task trainer for Swedish vehicles with BISim’s software developer VBS3 has been incorporated into for training on the Kongsberg kits to streamline the development virtual firing ranges for a variety of Protector RWS. BISim developed of modular software products and training tasks by companies such an HTML-based user interface components. as Meggitt Training Systems, Laser that represents the panels in the In 2015, BISim introduced Shot and Savronik of Turkey. vehicle. These are touch-enabled VBS Blue, a new planetary VBS3 has also been integrated so the Swedish Armed Forces can into simulators for training on air use them on touchscreens. This is defence missile systems such as really what separates a simulator the RBS-70, used by the Australian from a video game. Users need Defence Force. BAE Systems, a to know the procedures to power global defence, aerospace and on the turret and calibrate it in the security company, engaged BISim simulation. to integrate its VBS3 and VBS This internal functionality of IG products into the Advanced the CV9040 was only part of Air Defence Simulator (AADS) the project. BISim updated the used by ADF personnel to train ammunition simulation, so that in a simulated RBS-70 platform air pressure and air temperature (Ground to Air Missile System). An affect the trajectory of shots. BISim integration was also completed by also modeled damage simulation Havelsan into their Parachuting more accurately, to show trainees Simulator as proof of concept. what systems got damaged by a The AADS trainer is displayed round penetrating the tank. Finally, on a 5-meter dome via 27 functionality was added to the AAR projectors. The architecture involves that gives trainees a special report using VBS3 as the host, scenario on their targeting performance generator & IOS, and VBS IG (the and hardware has been integrated predecessor to VBS Blue IG) to drive with the real-world control handle the dome and binoculars, allowing replicas the Swedes use from AFV an operator to work with his team, The ADF’s AADS using BISim’s VBS IG. Sim. DEFENCE TURKEY 206 ISSUE 91/2019

rendering engine that represents another key component of our modular approach to the future VBS framework. It represents an innovative new rendering engine that combines procedurally generated content with the ability to merge in geo-specific details like satellite textures. In 2018, BISim released VBS Blue IG, a high-performance, CIGI-compliant, 3D whole-earth image generator designed to support the full spectrum of land, sea, and air use cases for collective and individual training. VBS Blue IG is already in use for simulation projects ranging from JTAC, VR dismounted soldier training, gunner, VBS Blue IG offers a virtual 3D world from space down to blades of grass. VR/AR part-task training, full-motion baseline versions of BISim’s showing VBS3-based solutions at driver simulation, and flight training products. The work to develop IDEF. BISim is currently working devices across the land, sea and air virtual simulation technologies extensively in Qatar within the domains. to support the U.S. Army’s STE wargaming domain and has the initiative will surely benefit NATO ability to connect many CGF allies by providing them with new systems, like ONESAF, JCATS and and innovative ways to train military MASA SWORD together to provide personnel and enhance their a tactical virtual environment for operational readiness for wherever commanders. Academically, BISim the fight takes them. provides many countries with an In 2019, BISim is pleased Academic Program and offers to announce that they are now software solutions for many global working with multiple Turkish universities, including ODTU TSK customers through their official MODSIMMER in Turkey. partners, HISKO, companies We thank SSB for their include Havelsan, Savronik, SDT, continued support and interest in Altay, Agena and Aselsan. They BISim as a potential solution to are also looking forward to working some of their projects and look with Roketsan, Simsoft, BITES and forward to working on many other others throughout the year. Some projects for the Turkish Armed of these companies will also be Forces in the future.

The VBS3 content library supports a wide range of simulated weapons like the Javelin

These new modular technologies have been developed in large part to support the U.S. Army’s Synthetic Training Environment (STE) initiative, which aims to bring together virtual, constructive and gaming training environments into a single unified architecture. This ambitious project will enable simulation systems Army-wide to leverage a persistent virtual world for any imaginable training need. Over the years, many of BISim’s customers have benefited from improvements in the commercial ISSUE 91/2019 207 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 208 ISSUE 91/2019

CBRN Monitoring in the Context of Naval Vessels Mrs. Katja Kiukas, MSc, BBA In the current threat environments to protect the personnel from CBRN evolving worldwide, naval vessels threats and their hazardous effects and their crew are vulnerable to by giving fast response and early- chemical, biological, radiological warning 2) to provide situational and nuclear (CBRN) threats in their awareness and guidance and 3) to offshore, littoral and harbor related enable further analysis and timely activities. Although typically low in and correct countermeasures at frequency and probability, the use of the time of threat events. Typical CBRN threat agents may lead to high EnviScreen CBRN Monitoring consequences in the hands of well- Systems represent turnkey solutions trained and determined lone wolves, that incorporate sensor integrations, sympathizers or active members of data communication, databases, terrorist groups. Furthermore, the system services and user interfaces. recent war scenes have shown that and within the zones. There are a In Environics` naval concept, it is not only CBRN terrorism we are few means to protect the ship and CBRN releases are typically dealing with. There are always risks its crew: pressurized citadels and monitored from outdoor air and/ for accidental CBRN releases to take zones with gas-tight boundaries or indoor air with respective place as a result of human activities, and airlocks, and filtration of air field proven system detectors. too. drawn into the vessel and enclosing Measurement and event data from In the worst CBRN threat machinery intakes and exhausts. the integrated sensors is collected scenarios, the whole fleet may Decontamination of spaces and harmonized by data processing become incapacitated. No matter within the ship is achieved by units and eventually visualized if the threats emanate from other implementing suitable ventilation, in real-time on the control center nations, non-state actors or filtration and pre-wetting systems. computers by the dedicated system accidents, or what forms they may For decontamination of the crew software. The proprietary software take, improved protection and and equipment, cleansing stations provides a graphical user interface preparedness to detect and tackle can be applied. for sensor management and for CBRN threats at the early stage are The modular structure of displaying event and measurement vital among naval forces. On the road EnviScreen CBRN Monitoring data and end user specified, event of getting prepared, understanding Systems enables delivery of cost- related guidance for the operators. of CBRN threats, evaluating the effective and easily expandable In addition to the fixed installations, vulnerabilities and considering solutions for customers´ existing Environics supplies hand-held and the operational and instrumental and future needs. Environics portable instrumentation for CBRN needs for committing the intended builds its Naval CBRN Monitoring detection and identification needs, missions is a good start. However, Concept upon the general detection as well as other system supporting real assessment of the security principles and recommendations components, personal protective measures and their effectiveness for application related special equipment and devices and tools and implementation of reliable equipment and systems. It aims 1) for decontamination. CBRN monitoring systems are the following essential steps. The needs for maintaining the selected CBRN instrumentation and competence of personnel by regular trainings shall be considered as well.

Elements of Maritime CBRN Defence In general, effective CBRN defence in the naval context means combining of three distinct functions: monitoring and detection, protection and decontamination. Monitoring and detection are realized by implementing dedicated systems to detect the presence of and to identify the threat outside the ship ISSUE 91/2019 209 DEFENCE TURKEY

Partner in CBRN System 000 persons onboard. In these Design and Supply types of incidents also property and environment are simultaneously Environics is a Finnish high under threat. technology company with solid experience in the field of CBRN detection. It has improved CBRN Application Oriented safety worldwide with its in-house Product Portfolio technologies and system solutions Naval operating environment for more than three decades. sets demands for high quality, rapid tests for provisional BWA Organizations from civil defence durability, tolerance and reliability identification and RanidPro200 to homeland security and military of the system components. backpacks and RanidPort portal in over 50 countries have already Uncompromised CBRN detection solutions for radiation detection selected Environics as their partner performance and completion of and identification. Maritime CBRN in CBRN threat detection. the intended missions have been Monitoring relates also to other Nowadays Environics focuses taken into account by Environics areas of applications provided by on application-based concept in both its own application-based Environics. Tactical Area CBRN and product development and product development and selection monitoring in the form of EnVision after sales services. Many of the of complementing products. As a GOSSAMER can be adapted for success stories in CBRN system part of this approach, Environics has temporary surveillance needs in the business relate especially to naval developed rugged, tested military maritime context, e.g. in sea port CBRN monitoring. Among other grade device versions applying the facilities. Furthermore, the Border applications, Environics designs core technologies – the Rugged CBRN Monitoring Concept includes and supplies EnviScreen CBRN ENVI BioScout for detection of in-house solutions for screening of Monitoring Systems globally to potentially harmful bioaerosols, passengers, freight and trucks in sea wide range of vessel types, from ChemProDM for chemical (CWAs/ ports. environmental survey vessels and TICs) detection and the Rugged military vessels like frigates to Master Module for data processing mine hunters. To date, over 100 to be implemented for Naval CBRN Support for the Whole naval CBRN systems installations Monitoring. The importance of System Lifespan have been implemented in co- collecting representative air samples EnviScreen CBRN monitoring operation with leading shipbuilding to the chemical and biological systems are featured with low costs companies. The recent progress in detectors has been emphasized by of ownership. Maintaining them Environics` Naval CBRN Monitoring designing dedicated air sampling operational requires timely technical Systems include the fulfillment of systems for different installation support and comprehensive user, the requirements of the International needs. The dedicated system maintenance and tactical training Association of Classification Society, software, EnviScreen Operix, has available through the whole system proven in accredited laboratory undergone intense modernization life-cycle. To ensure uncompromised tests. to deliver several new features performance, Environics invests The growing awareness of for improving user experience in the full life-cycle support and the risks caused by maritime by system operators. This key commits to adapting the CBRN CBRN threats and willingness component provides real- time monitoring systems to variable to be prepared may offer new situational awareness and sensor operating environments. Environics opportunities for Environics also in management, CBRN event and contributes to all parts of the cargo and cruise ship industry and measurement database and system customer journey, from the very first civil defence. Passenger ships can services. The optional software steps of identifying the needs to be considered highly vulnerable and modules are available for expanding comprehensive support in design, easily accessible targets for terrorist the capabilities to CBRN reporting deliveries and beyond. activity or collisions involving and hazard area plotting, integration other vessels carrying hazardous to 3rd party systems like Ship substances. When evaluating the Control and Automation Systems Biography of the Writer seriousness and consequences of or Battle Management Systems and Mrs. Katja Kiukas, MSc, BBA, has such maritime incidents for human creating realistic training exercises gained over a decade`s application, life, it is worth to notice that one to improve and maintains operators´ business and technology- oriented passenger ship can have even 10 skills and preparedness. expertise in the field of Bio Detection On top of the selected 3rd and CBRN Monitoring Systems for party solutions, Environics´ own naval vessels, land vehicles, area product portfolio offers several monitoring and critical infrastructure complementing products to fixed protection. In Environics Oy, she installed CBRN monitoring systems: takes currently responsibilities ChemPro100i Chemical Detectors as a Product Manager for Bio with optional accessories of the Detection and CBRN Systems and CBRN kit, ENVI Assay System Gold an Application Manager for Building CBRN Monitoring. DEFENCE TURKEY 210 ISSUE 91/2019

© VOYTES TURKEY’s Up-and-Coming Digital Defence Ecosystem: DAMISE Yasemin OK- General Manager of Voytes discusses Voytes Defence’s expertise in providing suppliers critical guidance on national and international sector-specific regulations. In this exclusive interview, the company’s focus on innovative and profitable solutions in the defence and aerospace industries, and the challenges faced by suppliers and global firms are outlined

Defence Turkey: Can we defence and aerospace, satellite “Best Practice Reward” from Ruhsar please start with an update from & space technologies, machinery, Pekcan, Minister of Trade of Turkey. you on Voytes Turkey? Why was metal industries and fabricated We had honored to receive this reward it established and what has been metal products, robotics and digital in exchange of our collaboration with accomplished so far? automation technologies, Voytes this strategic sector. Yasemin OK: Since 2010, Voytes Turkey used its expertise in the use Through our journey in the Turkey has been helping its clients of incentives and grants to formulate defence and aerospace sector, create financial solutions and funding profitable and low-cost investment we saw an opportunity to create a through Government incentives and strategies, and put together complete company catering to the specific grants, making extensive use of feasibility studies, creating more needs of the industry; hence Voytes joint projects with various Ministries, sustainable investments in Turkey. Defence, as mentioned in the previous quasi-government organizations, The 5th Clustering Conference issue of Defence Turkey, was born. industry associations, universities, was held at the Ministry of Trade. In the Defence Turkey: Can you local chambers of commerce and event, best practice examples within provide a concise overview of industrial zones. To its client base the framework of 2017-2018 cluster Voytes Defence as a provider of ranging from subsidiaries of global activities included in the scope of UR- consulting services to the defence companies and domestic corporates GE (International Competitiveness and aerospace industries? down to SME’s, Voytes has also Development Project) were presented Yasemin OK: As the VOYTES been providing accounting, tax and by the project representatives. On Defence team, we see our mission financial regulatory consultancy and behalf of our defense and aviation as encouraging domestic and legal expert services. cluster Voytes Turkey, the project national production in sectors such In strategic sectors such as manager, presented to be awarded to as Advanced Technologies, Defence, ISSUE 91/2019 211 DEFENCE TURKEY

Zangger Committee contracts and agreements. Custom US 97 Codes, NACE codes, NCAGE Code, Duns Aviation, Satellite, Space Ship Number, NAICS Code, NAPCS Code ›› Finding the right supplier complying Industry and Industry 4.0. Voytes are used for coding and classification with their criteria or at least a best fit, Defence creates new clustering of products and systems. Finally, when they are required to work with and cooperation opportunities in the list of Export Restricted Goods domestic suppliers to comply with these industries and aims to play an List, Export Preliminary List of Offset regulations within the scope of active role in Global Supply Chain Goods, 5201 numbered “Law on localization policies Applications. Warfare and Materials, and the Law Defence Turkey: Last but not We provide consulting services on Inspection of Industrial Firms least, could you explain what for our clients, preparing them to Producing Ammunition and Explosive DAMISE is? become a supplier to national and Substances,” are some examples of Yasemin OK: The Defence, international global manufacturers these binding rules. Aerospace and Marine Industrial and enter the global supply chain. It is absolutely critical that a Supplier Ecosystem: DAMISE, is We help our clients locate where to supplier knows about and adheres a digital ecosystem incorporating target with sector related market to all the national and international companies showcasing their research reports and Direct and regulations in order to work in these products, services and technical Indirect Offset opportunities, perform industry sectors. Getting hold of capabilities for the defence, a gap-analysis of their capabilities and the right information, understanding aerospace, marine, satellite and skillset vs. the expectations of the the regulation and its requirements, space sectors, and industry giants, Global Manufacturers making use of figuring out where and how to apply, domestic and global, searching for the specific criteria set by each Global how to check and how to proceed are the right supplier with the required Manufacturer targeted by our client, all administrative burdens which must products, services and capabilities. create a roadmap and a time and cost be strictly followed. Each certification DAMISE will be a dynamic estimation to fulfill the identified gaps and system have their own structure platform also offering services, and work on a plan to facilitate the and process, making this even more information and technical know-how financing of this expenditure budget. complicated. and advice to companies that are Focusing on the industry, we plan Challenges faced by Suppliers: already in the sector or planning to to facilitate technology transfer as ›› Unique supplier procedures of each enter. Industry-specific certification well as talent sharing and technology global company, not always fully and documentation providers, development, which we identified as documented, hence hard to implement vendors of tests and lab equipment, critical capabilities for surviving and correctly and other companies providing thriving in this global arena. ›› Long time periods required to specialized services like insurance Our mission is to provide our complete the bureaucratic procedures companies, law firms, financial clients with innovative and profitable to become a supplier institutions will also be present with solutions in the defence and ›› The usually inadequate level of their tailor-made solutions. aerospace industries. In realizing this information shared by the global firm The co-existence of all parties mission, our vision is to establish ›› Non-recognition and implementation serving the industry will also be a great close friendships with our customers challenges of Global Supplier Criteria opportunity to show the capabilities and be established as a global and ›› Difficulties in measuring and assessing of Turkey as an emerging global respected solution partner. its own readiness level and compliance player in aerospace & defence. It will Defence Turkey: What are with the requirements enable commercialization through the your insights about the industry? ›› National and international industry capabilities of innovation, R & D and What are there the challenges that standards, strict and challenging design in the sector and the formation suppliers or global companies are certification requirements of the required technology transfer facing? ›› National and international coding and within the country. Finally, domestic Yasemin OK: Advanced lack of knowledge of the terms and and foreign investors interested in Technologies, Defence, Aviation, difficulties of application these industries will be able to find Satellite Space and Ship Industries ›› Difficulties in accessing detailed suitable targets for investment, which are strictly regulated, posing many information on the sector-specific will in return strengthen the whole obligations on the suppliers with technical, innovative, academic, legal ecosystem. serious consequences when these are issues Defence Turkey: Lastly, would not met. Some of these regulations ›› The lack of experienced consulting you like to convey a message to are national and international firms knowledgeable and experienced our readers? standards certifications, import and in the industry, making it harder to Yasemin OK: DAMISE will be export licenses such as Facility safety reach correct information and advice officially launched in August 2019. certificate, AS9100 series, AQAP, Challenges faced by Global Firms We would like to mention that our EASA, FAA, NADCAP, End User ›› Difficulties in reaching the companies companies who want to take place Certificate, Nuclear Non-Proliferation that meet their criteria, as there is no in the system as of the beginning Treaty, Chemical Weapons database which allows for a search for can benefit from our special IDEF Convention with Biological and Toxin specific requirements and technical campaigns by reviewing the video Weapons Convention, Wassenaar capabilities explaining the system from www. Arrangement , Nuclear Suppliers ›› Understanding the local rules, damise.com and filling in the Group, Australian Group, Missile procedures and processes in sectoral, application forms Technology Control Regime and academic and legal issues DEFENCE TURKEY 212 ISSUE 91/2019

The Success Story of AKDAŞ Arms Ömer AKDAŞ from Huğlu is the founder of AKDAŞ Arms. He started working in the gun-making business in 1948 with a few of the best Turkish gunsmiths of the time. After a while, he designed his first single barrel shotgun and in the following years began to run his own gun workshop. Thereafter, he became well-known for his skills and was the gun-maker beloved by many hunters. Ömer AKDAŞ was the only one ever to manufacture the very first side-by-side shotgun in Turkey. Sadık AKDAŞ, his son, joined © AKDAŞ his father in 1975. Having learned all nuances of guns from his is a proud supplier for the defence The Research Development father, he had been repairing and industry for more than 20 years. department of AKDAŞ Arms, maintaining all kinds of domestic AKDAŞ Arms welcomes foreign which consists of gun specialists, and foreign made guns since the hunters/shooters into the Turkish engineers and technicians are age of 13. He is the first Turkish Shotgun World and has been the performing at their best for the gunsmith ever to produce an proud supplier for the Turkish satisfaction of the final customers inertia operated semi-automatic Military Forces by manufacturing in cooperation with the sales team. various parts for MKEK and offering the unique AKDAŞ AK-40GL Grenade Launcher compatible with Turkish Infantry Rifles (MPT-76 and MPT-55). Exporting its products to more than 20 countries, AKDAŞ has been a global player in the market for the last 10 years. © AKDAŞ The stunning development of technology, the decrease in market, © AKDAŞ shotgun with the help his father. In the growing number of competitors, 2004, he designed and produced and selective customers make With experience that spans the first and unique English style manufacturers produce high quality over half a century, there is side-lock over-and-under and products with affordable prices. no doubt that AKDAŞ Arms side-by-side shotguns, which have This is only possible through the is accomplished and ready to been made in Turkey ever since. Research Development work that pursue new projects properly with Throughout his career, he has AKDAŞ always considers to be a precision. been revered by hunters/shooters top priority. and is the only Turkish gunsmith to service high-end shotguns from all over the world. Selim AKDAŞ joined his brother Sadık in 1987 and the conversion from an old-school workshop to a modern factory started. AKDAŞ Arms has worked with some of the world’s most famous shotgun manufacturing companies and has proven its quality over and over. Thanks to the rich machine park, AKDAŞ also produces high quality spare parts for industries like automotive and machinery since 2013. In addition, AKDAŞ © AKDAŞ ISSUE 91/2019 213 DEFENCE TURKEY

Vaneda Makes Difference … Vaneda is a Turkish company grounded in Istanbul in 2014 and continuing its production in technical boot-making industry with constant focus on innovative technology. With the significance placed on product quality, we participated with Turkish Armed Forces in boot projects dedicated to modern technology and design. Our priority is not only making the most comfortable footwear and also providing high wear resistance and superior performance under the most challenging weather conditions. Vaneda would like to proudly announce that we supply the Turkish Armed Forces with our New © Vaneda Generation Waterproof Shoes and Boots designed with Breathable provides effective protection pairs of technical boots and shoes Technology which was developed against fungal infection of the feet. per year at its new 5000 m² factory due to long time of hard work and The technology with a specially by having international certifications successfully passed the laboratory constructed thermal insulation such as ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 tests. up to -25 °C for cold weather and OHSAS 18001. This new technology prevents conditions offers reliable protection It is obvious that our soldiers moisture from entering the footwear from the cold by optimizing are in need of advanced equipment and remain it durably waterproof warmth. This will put an end to the and superior mobility, particularly in and highly breathable in rainy or problems suffered by our soldiers these rough times that our country snowy weather without getting for years due to boots designed is going through. Vaneda would heavier. Even in case of wearing our with outdated technology. also wish for other suppliers to shoes and boots for long periods of With a commitment to dynamic support such projects and aim to time, the technology is designed to development, our company increase the mobility of our army dry them rapidly and thanks to its continues to maintain mass to the highest level. innovative breathable construction, production making over 500.000

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Simplify your MIL-STD-1553 Design Implementation…with a fast Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Controller The migration towards a System on Chip (SoC) approach to electronics systems is a growing trend within the military aerospace industry, driven primarily by a desire to reduce size, weight and power (SWaP), and to accommodate the requirements of complex avionics systems, which typically require a myriad of unique I/O interfaces between embedded computing resources, sensors, and effectors. Today’s latest generation FPGA’s offer a combination of computing cores, with large amounts of programmable logic, therefore it Figure 1 Block Diagram of a Typical MIL-STD-1553 Interface may seem tempting to implement a MIL-STD-1553 SoC solution and decoding the serial data interface to a processor is through utilizing an FPGA. But is an FGPA stream to/from the transceiver the use of an integrated “MIL- implementation of the 1553 and responding to the commands STD-1553 Terminal” component. controller the best approach? contained within that data stream. These components are chip- As an alternative, and simplified A 1553 interface to a processor level solutions that incorporate option, we will explore the use of typically includes a rather complex the required electronic circuitry a MIL-STD-1553 ASIC controller, memory management unit (MMU) in a single package. Package with a Serial Peripheral Interface that controls the flow of data options for the components (SPI), as a highly efficient interface between a buffer memory and the include a variety of form factors between SoC processors and a 1553 bus as well as the flow of including ceramic, military MIL-STD-1553 bus. data between the buffer memory grade packages and plastic and the host processor. The MMU encapsulated packages. The provides the host processor with plastic encapsulated components Overview of a MIL- a software interface that maintains tend to provide the most cost STD-1553 Interface data consistency on blocks of data competitive solutions. A typical implementation of a exchanged in 1553 commands. The most recent addition to MIL-STD-1553 interface consists DDC’s MIL-STD-1553 product of a digital section (which can be offering is the Nano-ACE™, implemented within an FPGA) and Implementations of a which is shown in Figure 2 along an analog section (which cannot MIL-STD-1553 interface with one of the required isolation be implemented within an FPGA) ASIC Component Solutions transformers. The Nano-ACE is – refer to Figure 1. The analog the latest evolution in the highly section consists of a transceiver The most common approach successful Enhanced Mini- and an isolation transformer for to implementing a MIL-STD-1553 ACE® series, which has been in each connection to a 1553 bus. The use of an isolation transformer is mandated by the MIL-STD-1553 standard. The transceiver is required to convert digital signals into analog signals that meet the input and output requirements of MIL-STD-1553. The digital section of a 1553 interface consists of several major functional blocks. The protocol section is responsible for encoding Figure 2 Nano-ACE and Separate Isolation Transformer ISSUE 91/2019 215 DEFENCE TURKEY

operation since 1999 with more this analysis in application note An IP-based 1553 solution will than 800 million hours of in- AN/B-59 (available on DDC’s occupy the exact same amount service history. The Nano-ACE website). The results of the of board space (excluding the implements a dual redundant analysis revealed that the 50 MHz area required for the FPGA) as interface to a 1553 bus consisting SPI interface on the Nano-ACE a component solution because of a pair of transceivers, 1553 RT provides reasonable bandwidth the Nano-ACE and the dual protocol, memory management (6.25 Mbytes/sec) and latency transceiver are packaged in the unit and buffer RAM in a very small (< 1µs) for a fully functioning same size QFN package. 7mm x 7mm QFN package. One interface between a processor of the features of the Nano-ACE and a MIL-STD-1553 bus. The MIL-STD-1553 SPI System that allows the package to be so App Note also estimates the host small is the use of a serial “SPI” interface utilization to be less than on a Chip Implementation interface to the host processor. 6% for a 1553 bus operating at As seen above, a MIL- The SPI interface consists of four 100% capacity. STD-1553 controller ASIC with signals as opposed to a traditional a SPI interface provides an ideal MIL-STD-1553 interface to parallel interface that typically FPGA + Transceivers Solutions includes over 40 signals. The processor solution, including SoC reduction in pin count combined An alternative to the traditional applications. Additionally, the use with additional integration enables component solution is to utilize of the industry standardized SPI the use of this chip scale QFN an FPGA with a 1553 IP core to interface significantly reduces packaging technology. implement the digital portion of development and integration The size of the Nano-ACE the 1553 interface. This solution costs as compared to an FPGA/ seems compelling, but can the requires the use of a dual 1553 IP solution. Furthermore, the SPI interface handle the I/O transceiver and two isolation serial SPI signals are relatively requirements of a 1553 controller transformers in addition to the straightforward to route (unlike interface? DDC conducted a FPGA component since the FPGA high-speed serial interfaces performance analysis of various is not capable of directly meeting such as PCI Express that require MIL-STD-1553 implementations. the input/output characteristics of controlled impedances and DDC published a summary of MIL-STD-1553. meticulous attention to routing). AeroGDT - Talented Engineers Transforming Our Communities

AeroGDT was established in and engineering staff, AeroGDT techniques. New design September 2018 as the subsidiary offers end-to-end design, methodologies and new materials design & test company of ER consultancy, and testing services help to reduce both gear stress MAKİNA Disli Sanayi A.Ş. With according to customer-specific and gearbox weight. Some of the over 40 years of experience, requirements for gears & new design techniques AeroGDT ER MAKİNA is the first and only gearboxes. Additionally, AeroGDT has accomplished with expert SME that can manufacture high utilizes the manufacturing staff include both individual and quality and precision gears & capabilities of ER MAKİNA combined asymmetrical gear tooth gearboxes for the aerospace and company to provide turnkey flank and asymmetric gear tooth defence industry. Furthermore, it solutions for our customers root designs. This design reduces has built strategic partnerships including precision gear & gearbox the gear stresses by 5% to 15% for gear production with some of design and testing solutions for and consequently maximizes the the most prominent foundation land, air and sea vehicles. power density of the gear unit. companies that are involved in Both in the national and AeroGDT’s skilled engineering staff strategic defence projects. With international sector, lighter has successfully developed a new a close collaborative partnership gearboxes with higher torque patented high contact-ratio (HCR) with ER MAKİNA Disli Sanayi A.Ş., capacity has become the gear design to be used in aircraft AeroGDT continues its activities to preferred solutions for aerospace, engine gearboxes. design and test precision gears & defence, and robotic applications. With experienced engineering gearboxes for the strategically Companies in the international and product development teams, important aerospace and defence arena now focus on maximizing AeroGDT is ready to help their industries. the power density of gearboxes clients achieve their goals. With experienced academic with new and different design DEFENCE TURKEY 216 ISSUE 91/2019

Briefly NANOBIZ Technology NANOBIZ Technology Inc., established in September 2006, is located at ODTÜ Teknokent in Ankara, Turkey. The vision of NANOBIZ is to be a globally recognized technology and product developer in the field of homeland security and in the field of CBRN. The company is experienced in biological sensing, biosensors, decontamination and early warning systems. NANOBIZ has various patents, utility models and trademarks in the above-mentioned fields. NANOBIZ has collaborations in other countries and is taking part in EU projects. The company is also an active member of the EU © Defence Turkey Working Group Industrial Mission Group of Security: IMG-S TA6 The company participated in NANOBIZ is the sole regional CBRNE and an active participant in the EU 7th Frame Project called accredited service lab based R&D projects financed by the EU. GIFT-CBRN which was held by on ISO-17025 accreditation For a while now NANOBIZ an international consortium of 21 of TURKAK - the Turkish has also been the exclusive members, as the sub work package Accreditation Agency which representative of HOTZONE leader for developing a portable has both local and international SOLUTIONS GROUP in Turkey, the easy to use biological detection unit recognition around the world. world’s most practice oriented and at CBRN crime scenes. The company offers Fungus Test realistic CBRNE training provider NANOBIZ signed a contract services which are performed and consultant service Provider with the SSB in 2017 in order to according to MIL-STD 810, RCTA/ Company. develop a portable hybrid system DO-160G ASTM G21, TS4348 NANOBIZ is certified with ISO for detection & identification of Environmental Test Standards. 9001:2008 and ISO 17025 general biological warfare agents (BIOSENS Besides the Fungus tests, requirements for the competence of Project). NANOBIZ started providing test testing and calibration laboratories. services for decontamination The company also has NATIONAL Accredited Service Lab according to NATO-AEP 58. This is and NATO Secret Level Facility an important test used to evaluate Clearance Certificates as well as a Besides ongoing CBRN research biological decontamination Facility Operation Certificate issued activities, NANOBIZ has a fully capability of decontaminants. by the Ministry of Defence, in order equipped infrastructure to conduct Fungus Tests are one of the to conduct R&D and prototyping for environmental tests related to MIL- most important environmental the field of CBRN. STD810. To utilize this infrastructure tests in the defence sector. and know-how in CBRN, NANOBIZ Fungi are resistant organisms to CBRN Research of NANOBIZ established a service lab in 2013 environmental conditions and which is operated within ISO-17025 because of their structure, they NANOBIZ is originally a biotech standards. company and conducts various can grow on many materials from R&D projects regarding the use of biotechnology combined with nanotechnology in different industrial areas like health, environment and agriculture. However, during the last 10 years the company has been more focused on biological detection & decontamination technologies, which are the main subjects of before after CBRN. Figure 1: Growth of Tricoderma fungus species on a PCB card (Nanobiz 2014©). ISSUE 91/2019 217 DEFENCE TURKEY

fabrics to electronic components, plastics, rubber that we use in © Defence Turkey everyday life, as well as to more important mechanical parts, which can endanger human life in the case of operational dysfunction. Fungal growth on materials has very different effects. These effects can range from the appearance and bad odor to the loss of function (conductivity, insulation, etc.) due to fungal growth on the material, or the erosion of the material by growing fungal colonies on the material. A sample of fungal growth on an electronic component is given in Figure-1.

Collaboration with TRTEST NANOBIZ signed a contract Prof. Huseyin Avni ÖKTEM- Founder & CTO of NANOBIZ Technology INC.; Bilal AKTAŞ- with TRTEST for fungal/ TRTEST General Manager and Zeynep ÖKTEM - Founder & CEO of NANOBIZ Technology antibacterial tests at the end of INC 2018. Therefore, according to the contract, NANOBIZ is the solution has accreditation from TURKAK fungal growth and how that growth partner of TRTEST and carries out (Turkish Accreditation Agency) may affect performance or use said tests in-collaboration with (accreditation no AB-0863-T) of the material. The NANOBIZ TRTEST. which is recognized by both local Lab has test chambers that Thanks to the agreement, and international agencies in accommodate versions that require defence and aerospace companies specifically Fungus Test Method diurnal temperature and relative that need to test their products will 508.7 in MIL-STD 810 , Fungus humidity cycles. The surface of the be able to benefit from the test Resistance for Aviation in DO-160 test pieces are sprayed with a fine services of NANOBIZ by applying Environmental Test Standards and mist of the fungal spore mixture, to TRTEST. NANOBIZ, which Fungus Resistance Test which is and then incubated for 28 days or adopts the principle of impartiality, performed according to ASTM longer according to the demand will provide services to these G21-15 Standards. Fungus tests of the customer. Tests can be companies as an independent test are important tests in the defence conducted with a wide selection of organization. sector; these tests are applied in certified fungus species including The NANOBIZ service lab order to evaluate the extent by both American and European which the material will support collections. DEFENCE TURKEY 218 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkey’s Center of Innovation - Teknopark Istanbul Teknopark Istanbul is a technology development zone established next to the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, under the consolidated partnership of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) for enabling both local and international entrepreneurs to contribute to Turkey’s technology development capacity. Teknopark Istanbul is one of the most critical stages of the Advanced Technology and Industrialization Park (ITEP) Project founded over an area of 1,300 hectares also containing the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Turkey’s partners and has a dynamic staff of five Fast Patrol Boats in 2009 and Innovation Center Teknopark Istanbul 50 people composed of engineers then completed the construction of involves local and international high and technicians who are experts these vessels in 2010 and delivered technology companies and hosts in their fields. With this team SEFT them to the government of Romania. local and national companies taking is capable of providing design and part in leading R&D projects of the engineering services to its customers in merchant, special – purpose and SEFT Assumes Design defence industry such as the ALTAY and Engineering Services Tank, ANKA UAV, ATAK Helicopter and military vessels, in all stages starting especially in the maritime sector the from “concept design” to the final for TCG ALEMDAR, TCG MILGEM Corvette, LHD Amphibious delivery of the vessel. SEFT is able to IŞIN and TCG AKIN Assault Ship. meet the vessel demands of various classes and capabilities, ranging from SEFT-designed projects won the the 17-meter Boat class to 200-meter tender for the Submarine Rescue Main Teknopark Istanbul to Take Command Control Vessel or the Vessel and the Search and Rescue 90-meter Open Sea Service Ship. Ship launched regarding the demands Part in IDEF with 6 Defence of our Naval Forces by the Presidency Industry Companies Until 2008 since its establishment in 2001, SEFT has accomplished the of Defence Industries in June 2010. Teknopark Istanbul is preparing design of many Merchant Vessels in All design and engineering activities to attend the 14th IDEF International various types and tonnage in parallel of the ships were accomplished by Defence Industry Fair which will with the development of the Ship SEFT and they were named as TCG take place on 30 April – 3 May 2019 Construction Industry. Presently, over ALEMDAR, TCG IŞIN and TCG AKIN. at the Istanbul TÜYAP Congress 100 merchant and special- purpose The acceptance of the vessels was and Event Center with its leading vessels designed by SEFT are completed, and they were included high technology and engineering continuing to operate at sea, across in the inventory of the Naval Forces companies such as Asartech, Avikon, the world. Command. Meanwhile, a SEFT- Electra, Inores, Milpower and SEFT. Having decided to take part in designed project also won the tender We’ve examined the defence industry projects toward launched for Turkey’s first three- aforementioned six companies increasing domestic participation in dimensional Seismic Research Ship performing activities under the addition to designing merchant ships in 2011. All design and engineering auspices of Istanbul Teknopark for since 2008, SEFT initially designed activities of the MTA Oruç Reis Ship you.

SEFT - Design and Engineering Contribution to Military Vessel Projects in Various Classes and Sizes Conducting its activities under the auspices of Teknopark Istanbul, SEFT was established in 2001 to provide “Design and Engineering Services” in the Maritime Sector. The company is directed by four founding MTA Oruç Reis Ship ISSUE 91/2019 219 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 220 ISSUE 91/2019

was conducted by SEFT as well various areas and concept Platforms. The Multi Frequency and MTA Oruç Reis was delivered designs to the TAIS Consortium Wireless Micro Sensor Network to MTA (General Directorate of performing activities in the military monitoring, tracking and reporting Mineral Research and Exploration) ship building sector particularly in the individuals and equipment last year. Moreover, the design and the defence industry and heading such as staff, passengers, loads, engineering services as part of towards the international market, devices and equipment was the modernization of five SAR33 to the foundation companies and indigenously designed with its Class Boats of our Coast Guard governmental institutions to this hardware and software as a security Command was also accomplished end. communication system. The platform by SEFT. tests of the two prototypes are SEFT, focusing on export composed of one military shipyard activities to maintain the Asartech Executes RF and one small scaled Defence sustainability of the companies and Microwave Module Platform continue. active especially in the Defence and System Design Industry played a crucial role in the “HTMS Matra” – Fleet MilPower Defence Systems Replenishment Vessel built in Manufactures the Cooling Thailand and it was delivered to the Fans of the Power Packs Thailand Navy in 2014. One of the companies of SEFT also assumes critical Teknopark Istanbul active in responsibilities in the supply project the defence industry, Milpower, of the Fleet Replenishment Vessel mainly executes the project of the (DIMDEG) planned to be delivered indigenous design and production to the Naval Forces Command of the cooling fans of the high within 58 months in line with the horsepower power packs used in contract signed on 28 June 2018 Asartech will participate in the military vehicles. The aforementioned regarding the Defence Industry. IDEF event under the auspices of cooling fans are currently being Within the scope of the Half Life Teknopark Istanbul and is conducting imported. Conducting its activities Modernization Project of the production in embedded sensor at two different centers - Istanbul BARBAROS Class Frigate, the technologies capable of transmitting Teknopark and Bilkent Cyberpark contract of which was signed this numerous data ranging from location - Milpower Defence Systems is year, SEFT will be conducting the information to personal life data, executing the assembly and test design, analysis and 3D Modelling even to developments regarding the activities at the facilities located activities. operation conducted, to the control in Tuzla, Istanbul. The company and decision centers via wireless is capable of conducting the fan SEFT - Powership Floating communication. 6 Engineers, performance test in line with the “Air Power Plant Design 1 Technician are employed at Movement and Control Association” Asartech’s Headquarters at (AMCA) 210 standard at this facility and Engineering Teknopark Istanbul and R&D Design as well. In addition to its activities In addition to the Laboratory, 4 Engineers and 2 with companies such as BMC aforementioned projects, one of Technicians are employed at the R&D Power, TUSAŞ and FNSS, having the most critical brands generated Design Laboratory of the company at successfully completed all the by our country is the Floating Power Hacettepe Teknokent. The company verification tests of the TAYFUN and Plant known as “Powership”. The has consultants composed of KASIRGA fans in accordance with design and engineering activities of academicians from METU, ITU, the MIL-STD-810 standard, Milpower the 2 Floating Power Plant projects Sabancı University and Aegean Defence Systems launched the mass that are the world’s greatest power University and a highly qualified production process within the scope ships with a generation capacity of team proceeding with cooperation of the SSB projects. The company is 450MWs are being conducted by in the areas of Hardware Testing carrying out the new generation fan SEFT as well. Including these two (Print, Typesetting, and Mechanics), project that it has been developing power ships, SEFT has a total of 11 Remote Controlled and Autonomous as part of the Main Battle Tank’s Floating Power Plants in its portfolio. Platforms, Software (Simulation serial production as well. Besides the maritime industry, the Modeling). company is providing engineering In addition to the Identification of services to its customers in the Additional Requirements regarding Power Plant project expected to be Naval Platform Dynamic Positioning completed this year in Guinea. System Error Proofing and Accident Aiming to increase its exports Preventing, Development of Micro with its technologic experiences, Tools – Filter Design and Frequency qualified staff and R&D activities as Programming Software Modules, well as the value added products the company is active in Maritime it develops in the medium and Transportation Vehicles and Open long term, SEFT also provides Sea Structures in addition to consultancy and support on other Transportation and Defence ISSUE 91/2019 221 DEFENCE TURKEY

and the maintenance of a radar system to be delivered to the Air Forces Command. Moreover, by successfully completing the administrative, quality and technical assessments of Aselsan and Havelsan companies under the title of software design, the company became the certified supplier of both companies. Providing services in the defence industry, Inores, also from Teknopark Istanbul, is a company that offers extensive engineering solutions for advanced Electra Providing Air Avikon continues its activities under level engineering applications in renewable energy. Inores has Electronics Equipment the auspices of Teknopark Istanbul. This company is actualizing the been providing comprehensive - D0-254 Compatibility passenger information systems engineering solutions in Wind Design and Verification and tracking systems of Izmir, Power Engineering and Composite Services to Customers Kayseri and Kocaeli Municipalities Structure Engineering and offers component and system design, Established in 2014, Electra which started to provide defence analysis and optimization services currently conducts its activities development services to the to its customers. with 20 employees both at its defence industry as of 2016, in headquarters in Istanbul Teknopark line with the contract signed with and at the branch office at Ankara Aselsan. As a sub-contractor of INORES - Specialized in Hacettepe Teknokent. The company Lightweight, Efficient and Low works for the development of the Power Mechanical Design project for the establishment UVM/ SystemVerilog based test system and Renewable Energy to be used for testing the data bus Founded in 2010, INORES communication protocols use in continues its activities in Teknopark avionic electronic systems as part Istanbul and provides lightweight, of the critical components list of the Aselsan, Avikon started to become efficient and low power mechanical Presidency of Defence Industries. involved in the following projects design and renewable energy Electra also provides the design since 2016; the radar interface solutions to its customers with many security guide that identifies the simulator to be utilized as part years of professional experience methods to be followed by the of the integration activities and in Computer Aided Engineering companies developing electronic training purposes by the Naval (CAE). While the company mainly hardware for avionic equipment Forces Command, real time data focuses on CAE and Composite and design and verification services recorder and playback software Structural Engineering, it also regarding D0-254 to its local and for the VxWorks platform, control offers component & system design, international customers. monitoring and test software analysis, and optimization services Electra also provides training development enabling the to its customers as part of product for ASIC/FPGA via its solution tracking of the system status development activities. partners. The training is organized at customer premises or as public training. The training areas are Xilinx, Altera, VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, SystemC, UVVM, OSVVM, ARM, Embedded Linux.

Avikon - The Certified Supplier of Aselsan and Havelsan in Defence Software Established in 2012, as an advanced electronics company working on Smart Transport Systems and Defence software, DEFENCE TURKEY 222 ISSUE 91/2019

SaSaD - The Competitive Power of Turkish Defence and Aerospace Industries The Defence and Aerospace Industry Manufacturers Association (SASAD) was established in 1990 in Ankara by 12 major companies active in the defence industry, with the encouragement and support of the Ministry of National Defence. In line with the amendment to its statute in 2012, the SaSaD added the civil aviation and space industries to the sectors it represented and adopted the title “SASAD Defence and Aerospace Manufacturers Association”. SASAD has been conducting its activities with the mission of fulfilling the demands of the Turkish Armed Forces with indigenous products, enabling the development of sector players Without doubt, Istanbul being performance of 2018 were reported in defence and aerospace and selected for IDEF has especially and published to public and private contributing to their competitive attracted foreign companies and authorities. power in the global markets. increased the participation of The collected data includes The number of members in the companies from Istanbul and the the topics of turnover, export, association has reached 197 as of regions surrounding the city. On the import, orders received, product April 2019 and SASAD provided other hand, this creates a problem development – technology support for the establishment of particularly for the small and development and employment. The clusters and cluster associations medium scaled companies with total figures are summarized in the by gathering together small and insufficient financial structures. table below based on the increases medium scaled companies that are Therefore, increasing incentives and percentages. the keystones of the technological and support of IDEF and similar With a turnover of US$ 8.7 infrastructure according to their fairs in an internal sense and billion in 2018, exports of US$ regions and capabilities, gathering support for similar international 2.188 billion and the orders them under its umbrella. events would be beneficial. At received, which amounts to US$ SASAD acts as an interface minimum, a provision of support 12 billion and the budget spent between manufacturer companies, for stands and transportation from its own resources on R&D users and procurement authorities. fees would spark an increase in and technology, the Turkish It is the nongovernmental participation. Defence and Aerospace Industry’s organization representing the We assess the exclusion of competitive power increases every industry in our country and foreign the industrialists in the planning year and the industry gives the countries. of the fair organization as a impression that it will continue to The international defence major deficiency. Taking into develop. industry fair IDEF is a market consideration the fair output report, The Defence and Aerospace where the products of our country’s prepared at the end of every fair Awards of 2018 were delivered to prestigious defence and aerospace by the planners and the timely the companies selected amongst industry products are displayed. execution of required regulations major companies, small and Since 1995, this event was being would also increase participation. medium scaled companies at held biannually in Ankara, but due 2018 Turkish defence and the plenary session held on 19 to the lack of convenient facilities aerospace industries data was April 2019. The decisions were for a fair and since Ankara is not collected and evaluated by made according to the individual available for the demonstration of SASAD. As a result of these performance of the companies, naval platforms , and in addition to assessments, the consolidated institutions and associations its attraction the event has been data of the member institutions assessed based on accumulated organized in Istanbul since 2009. and associations and the industry’s data. ISSUE 91/2019 223 DEFENCE TURKEY

›› Total Turnover of Year 2018 US$ 8.761.477.287

›› Turnover of Year 2017 US$ 6.693.282.813

CHANGE Increase by 30.90%

›› Total Foreign Sales Revenues of 2018 US$ 2.188.550.843

›› Total Foreign Sales Revenues of 2017 US$ 1.823.547.734

CHANGE 20.02% Increase

›› Total Employment in 2018 67.239 People

›› Employment in 2017 44.740 People

CHANGE 50.29% Increase

›› Total Turnover per Capita in 2018 US$ 130.304

›› Total Turnover per Capita in 2017 US$ 149.604

CHANGE 2.90% Decrease

›› Total Imports in 2018 US$ 2.448.951.989

›› Total Imports in 2017 US$ 1.544.470.115

CHANGE 58.56% Increase ›› Total Amount of New Orders Received in 2018 US$ 12.204.189.920

›› Total Amount of Orders Received in 2017 US$ 8.054.847.300

CHANGE 51.51% Increase

›› Total Product and Technology Development in 2018 US$ 1.448.439.213

›› Total Product and Technology Development in 2017 US$ 1.236.599.649

CHANGE 17.13% Increase

›› Total Expenses on Product Development (P&D) in 2018 US$ 1.299.345.168

›› Total Expenses on Product Development in 2017 US$ 995.286.620

CHANGE Increase by 30.55%

›› Total Expenses of Technology Development (T&D) in 2018 US$ 149.094.046

›› Total Expenses on Technology Development in 2017 US$ 241.313.029

CHANGE Decrease by 38.21%

›› Total Expenses over Equities in 2018 US$ 288.860.860

›› Total of Expenses from Equities in 2017 US$ 295.077.114

CHANGE Decrease by 2.11%

›› Total Expenses on Projects – Incentives of 2018 US$ 1.159.578.354

›› Total Expenses on Projects – Incentives for year 2017 US$ 941.522.535

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TOBB Defence Industry Assembly Gathered in Ankara on April 9th The 40th TOBB Defence Industry Sector Assembly Meeting was held at the TOBB Twin Towers in Ankara on April 9, 2019 with the participation of Vice President of Defence Industries Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ, TOBB Board Member Mehmet BÜYÜKSİMİTÇİ, TOBB Deputy Secretary General Cengiz DELİBAŞ, TÜBİTAK President Hasan MANDAL and the representatives of the defence industry sector assembly members. In the meeting, the brief about sectoral problems was presented by ministries, sectoral economy councils and employment campaign, new incentives and support for 2019 were announced © Defence Turkey and the outputs of the TOBB defence industry assembly meetings were Stating that the leading Noting that they currently have discussed. The President of the companies of the defence industry 650 projects in their portfolio and that Defence Industries Prof. İsmail such as Aselsan, Havelsan, the total size of the signed and to- DEMİR attended the final session Roketsan, TUSAŞ, STM collaborated be-signed projects approach a value of the meeting and addressed the with rather small scaled SME of US$ 80 million, TÜFEKÇİ added sector assembly members. companies within the scope of the that they assessed that a standard Taking the floor at the opening eco-system built under the guidance industrialization model would not of the Defence Industry Sector of the Presidency of Defence be compatible for launching such Assembly meeting, TOBB Member of Industries, TÜFEKÇİ added, “ projects, adding that they launched the Board Mehmet BÜYÜKSİMİTÇİ Here, we aim to make SMEs, the implementation of different saluted the members of the which we define as the sub-layer, mechanisms to this end. TÜFEKÇİ: defence industry sector assembly the second layer of the pyramid, “According to the former method, and expressed his best wishes provide value-added subsystems we used to say that there would be to all sector members by adding as part of this eco-system. In this for instance a 70% contribution to that the defence industry sector platform, we endeavor to reveal new industrialization. We still have not assembly has been one of the most methods to enrich this structure with quit doing this. We used to receive hardworking sector assemblies. the feedback we received from the guarantees in the old days, we forced In his speech, Vice President clusters, other relevant foundations the companies which could result in of Defence Industries Celal Sami and associations”. a difficult process experienced by the contractors in the aftermath. TÜFEKÇİ underlined that the TOBB TÜFEKÇİ: “We launched the In our sectoral strategic document defence industry sector assembly implementation of the Industry which we prepared in the previous meetings held under the guidance of Product and Technology period, we stated the following to the Presidency of Defence Industries Acquisition concept” led to quite effective outputs and all of our departments until the end of the strategic planning period. We added, “By gathering a minimum of © Defence Turkey twice a year, at these sector assembly told them to own a minimum of three meetings, we seize the opportunity sub systems in their own fields and to exchange our views on various to assign them to indigenize these issues. As you know, here we built sub systems. We cannot assign just the Defence Industry Eco-System the department of industrialization to Platform. We gather bi-weekly with handle the process”. our shareholders in this platform. Underlining that they decided Participants from the Ministry upon a change in the SK/O (Industrial of Industry and Technology and Participation/Offset) contracts TÜBİTAK take part in this platform as signed at the Industrialization well. So far, we completed our ninth Department, TÜFEKÇİ said, “We meeting. Soon, we will be conducting will include these in the contracts of our executive council meeting with our main project departments. In line the participation of our President of Dr. Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ - Presidency of with the directive of our Presidency Defence Industries”. Defence Industries, Vice President of Defence Industries introducing a ISSUE 91/2019 225 DEFENCE TURKEY

change in this area, and we made for indigenization, which includes the a change. We started to implement Commanders-in-chief of the armed © Defence Turkey the Industry Product and Technology forces and the relevant ministries, Acquisition concept within this and it is focused on resolving the scope”. issues faced in the sustainment of TÜFEKÇİ expressed that there the products in the inventory of the were many non-sector companies Turkish Armed Forces Command, wishing to invest in the Defence TÜFEKÇİ added that the efforts of Industry and added that they aimed the aforementioned council for the to form a structure to gather the indigenization of these required investors and industrialists to this products continue. TÜFEKÇİ end. TÜFEKÇİ said, “There are underlined that a resource of TL many non-sector companies wishing 300 million was allocated to R&D to invest in the Defence Industry. in Turkey and he then concluded Within this scope, we will establish his speech by adding that they aim Defence Turkey Yılmaz KÜÇÜKSEYHAN - an investment evaluation council to increase this figure further in the TOBB Defence Industry Sector Assembly and we are building a structure to upcoming period. President gather the investors and you with Following the opening remarks, IDEF 2021 and also increasing the a different type of cooperation Defence Industry Sector Assembly incentives for the participation in model. On the other hand, we are President Yılmaz KÜÇÜKSEYHAN international fairs. focusing on EYDEP activities as informed the sector assembly Following the address of the well. We launched an inventory members on the views submitted to TOBB Defence Industry Sector study to form the Defence Industry the ministries regarding the period Assembly President Yılmaz Capability Inventory but it will not be in review by the sector assembly KÜÇÜKSEYHAN, TOBB Deputy a standard inventory. We will register member companies, the activities Secretary General Cengiz DELİBAŞ the capabilities of our Large and conducted and presentations made made a presentation on the Small scaled companies, yet it will at the Sectoral Economy Council ‘Employment Campaign of 2019’. not be a static inventory. We have that ocurred on February 25 with Within the scope of the employment a defence industry taxonomy which the participation of many ministers. campaign of 2019, DELİBAŞ we publish under the guidance of the KÜÇÜKSEYHAN stated that mentioned that they launched the R&D and Technology Department. the notified authorities and shared implementation of incentives under We launched a taxonomy study their solution suggestions with the 8 main titles: New employment nearly two years ago in order to relevant ministries regarding the wage support (3 months) (until May generate a common language in problems faced; issues especially 2019), New employment Social these categories. We completed regarding the high interest rates Security Institution Premium tax this activity a year ago. We should of bank credit, the fall in markets support (minimum 12 months), use this taxonomy to classify the experienced in the Middle East, Short – term working allowance, technological competence and build Far East and Africa, the challenge Minimum Wage Support, Support a human resources inventory as well. of Brain Drain and the insufficiency for Regular Payment, Additional In our inventory we will be able to of the support given to Defence support to Development, First on- see the taxonomy classes that each and Aerospace Industry events. the-job support then Employment company skill/ class is categorized KÜÇÜKSEYHAN expressed that support and Full support for training in and their levels of expertise”. they introduced their following qualified manpower in line with solution suggestions to the relevant TÜFEKÇİ: “We built a credit requirements and shared the details authorities as follows: Regarding the support system of TL 150 million with the sector assembly members. high interest rates of bank credit, for our Small Scaled SMEs After the networking break, if an arrangement can be made based upon the Defence Industry another topic of the meeting’s for contracts so that there is need Executive Committee’s Decree” agenda was the final status of the for credit, such as payment plans Stating that they recently formed that are balanced with advance © Defence Turkey TL 150 million in credit mechanism payments and stage payments. geared towards the SMEs active in Regarding the market decline in the Defence Industry, TÜFEKÇİ said, the Middle East, Far East and “We established a credit mechanism Africa, visiting the procurement in line with a Decree of the Defence authorities in these target markets, Industry Executive Committee execution of implementation for (SSIK) and with the support of the intergovernmental sales. Regarding President of the Republic of Turkey. ‘brain drain’ problems, supporting Commissions, required for this credit the Presidency of Defence support of TL 150 million from which Industry Eco-System Coordination our small scaled companies will platform activities, and regarding benefit more, were established and the insufficiency of defence and our colleagues are working on the Aerospace Industry event support, assessment process”. the identification of fees associated Cengiz DELİBAŞ - TOBB Deputy Secretary Pointing out that there is a council with renting a stand for SMEs at General DEFENCE TURKEY 226 ISSUE 91/2019

activities conducted within the launched the activities related to scope of topics of the agendas of indigenization, the facility security © Defence Turkey the Ministry of National Defence clearance and production license (MSB) Kırıkkale Defence Industry processes were also facilitated and Assembly Meeting held on 30 the products that do not require October 2018 and the MSB/ production license were removed Presidency of Defence Industries from the list subject to control. Eskişehir Defence Industry Yılmaz KÜÇÜKSEYHAN also Assembly Meeting on 28 January informed the audience on the 2019, the resolved and ongoing issues discussed within the scope issues were shared with the sector of the agenda of 39th Turkish assembly members with a briefing Defence Industry Assembly from Defence Industry Sector Meeting held on 28 January Assembly by President Yılmaz 2019 with the participation of the KÜÇÜKSEYHAN. Minister of Defence Hulusi AKAR. Prof. İsmail DEMİR - President of KÜÇÜKSEYHAN stated that KÜÇÜKSEYHAN also mentioned Defence Industries the problem with guarantee letters various issues in the presentation, the bureaucratic circumstances. continued, adding that the credit introducing these topics to Bureaucracy creates obstacles. At interest rates were still too high Minister of National Defence this point, we have to talk about the and underlined the negative effect Hulusi AKAR. Issues such as the feedback, to what extent they were over the costs shouldered by the collection of companies capable of actualized, the changes required to industrialists. KÜÇÜKSEYHAN: “At manufacturing main systems, sub resolve problematic areas with your the meeting held on October 30th, systems, parts and equipment that contribution. Because I believe that our sector assembly members may be employed in civil aviation awareness needs to be created in made various presentations and vehicle projects within an inventory, order to launch the well-intentioned certain issues were introduced to providing incentives for investments approaches and initiatives”. our dear Minister at that meeting. and certification, structuring of the Mentioning that they expected Unfortunately, the support provided special incentive implementations the support of the sector’s to the SMEs for the IDEF event is for investments for companies to shareholders for the execution insufficient. Therefore, our small be identified/ selected in space/ of the Industrial Competence scaled companies have failed to satellite areas through consolidation Assessment Program (EYDEP), appear in such events. Personnel of the requirements stated in Prof. DEMİR said, “The feedback expenses, stand rentals, logistical the space road map and future from your party is quite critical at expenses altogether cause a great projections, participation of industry this point, training was provided, burden for our companies. This high representatives in the Turkish the companies were audited by our value add sector needs to receive Space Agency and its councils, auditors. Certain expectations were more support”. Turkey’s establishment of its own created in the audited companies. Moreover, KÜÇÜKSEYHAN said PMA, encouraging the domestic The steps required regarding in the meeting that they presented production of highly qualified the actual expectations from the the following issues to the Ministry machine tools, acquisition of the projects should be completed. We of National Defence: SMEs active capacity to manufacture the raw need to take rapid steps regarding in the defence industry making material required in Defence and support, training and cooperation. contracts with foreign currency, Aerospace. KÜÇÜKSEYHAN also We believe that this project will clear facilitating access to STANAGs, added that they received instruction the way for Turkish companies on a facilitating the acquisition of facility to arrange a more extensive meeting global scale”. security clearance, the requirement in line with the instructions of the Stating that they also attached for technical staff with international Minister of National Defence. great importance to the inventory certificates who are trained with Upon the completion of the studies supporting the EYDEP hands-on training, organizing the presentations, President of the program, Prof. DEMİR added that tender specifications in a way to Defence Industries Prof. İsmail they aimed to benefit from the enable competition, implementation DEMİR attended the final part defence industry capabilities to the of legal filters enabling the of the program and delivered a maximum extent. exceptional application of urgent speech addressing the sector Prof. DEMİR underlined that procurement method, insufficiency assembly members. Prof. DEMİR they planned to make maximum of the staff related with the defence stated that critical issues were use of military factories and the industry’s intellectual property rights examined at the TOBB Defence capabilities of the shipyards and and the patent violations emerging Industry Sector Meetings previously added, “The correct analysis of with the increase of technological held with the participation of the these capabilities and this structure, competence. KÜÇÜKSEYHAN Minister of National Defence for reaching their actual potential, also shared with the sector discussing the sector’s problems identification of idle capacities and assembly members that STANAGs and said, “Our Minister of National activities to improve these should regarding these headlines started Defence is closely concerned be conducted. Our advice to our to be published on the official with the problems of the sector. colleagues working here is to website of the Ministry of National Launching the instructions of the initially focus on these improvement Defence, and he added that they executives may take time due to activities”. ISSUE 91/2019 227 DEFENCE TURKEY DEFENCE TURKEY 228 ISSUE 91/2019

DİTAŞ R&D Center Contributes to the Defence Industry DİTAŞ R&D activities focus on companies of the defence industry, Technological Development and the company increasingly continues © DİTAŞ Sustainability. Considering that an its efforts to attain its targets in R&D Center is needed to carry out the defence and aviation industry. studies systematically to achieve this The products to be manufactured aim and to prepare a foundation for are intended for national projects innovative efforts in the context of a and strategic areas in Turkey. Project Management Office, DİTAŞ Furthermore, developing the lodged an application to the Ministry infrastructure and know-how of the of Science, Industry and Technology company will bring new technologies in 2017 to establish an R&D Center in to Turkey and will ensure that all the the scope of the Law on Supporting aluminum parts used in the defence Research, Development and Design and aviation industry are met by Activities, numbered 5746. Its DİTAŞ. application having been approved, In the Defence Industry, where DİTAŞ was awarded the 571st R&D the DİTAŞ R&D Strategy began, Center Certificate by the Ministry efforts are focused in three main and obtained the right to benefit branches: Land Vehicles, Aircraft, from the incentives and exemptions Special Purpose Military Vehicles granted to R&D Centers pursuant to In the area of Tie Rod designs, the provisions of the law. Officially one of the most important parts of Selim BAYBAŞ - Vice Chairman of the inaugurated in 2017, the DİTAŞ the steering suspension system, Board of DİTAŞ R&D Center continues its efforts DİTAŞ works with the major industrial civil aviation industry from domestic to contribute to the development companies that manufacture parts sources, and then to perform of industry in Anatolia and to help for the land vehicles in the Defence production for overseas markets. Turkey achieve its targets of reducing Industry. The steering tie rod, which Due to the high standards the current account deficit. the company worked on for the and requirements necessitated Combining its deep-rooted vehicle used in challenging terrain by industrial products, a special design experience with the and climatic conditions, has proven Rubber Bushing and Ball Joint, advantages of being an Integrated itself with its high endurance and high which transfers motion from the Production Facility, the DİTAŞ maneuverability. Imported parts are steering wheel to the tie rods and R&D team has long been utlilizing redesigned by DİTAŞ acting as co- axial joints for Wheeled Armored a research and development designer in the scope of localization, Personnel Carriers, is planned infrastructure that will serve and computer-aided FEA and life to be manufactured by the main innovative products in the automotive tests and design validations are industrial companies in Turkey. While industry. With its know-how and carried out with their own means. several R&D activities are currently experience, it serves both the key Sample production is carried out in progress for this new required industry and independent aftermarket with rapid prototyping facilities, while product; rubber bushing and ball in steering and suspension system onboard tests are continued in the joints are also being developed for components. Having set its company main industries. Then, the parts are use in wheeled armored personnel strategy for 2017 as “Being a Part localized by providing support during carriers. of the Transportation Industry the production stages. Thus, critical information and and a Business Partner”, by not It has been decided that the know-how relating to the Turkish limiting its activities solely to the production of the rods used in the defence industry, which is an issue automotive industry with its key flight control systems in the Turkish concerning national security, will players and independent aftermarket aviation industry will be carried out remain in Turkey. It is considered companies serving globally, in light in Turkey, and DİTAŞ has started that especially NATO member states of this strategy the DİTAŞ R&D its efforts for the design of these could prefer these products in the Center has concentrated its R&D parts. As a result of R&D activities, future, due to the advantage of efforts on 4 main industry groups, the design, development and mass production costs in Turkey. including Automotive, Railway production of new types of products With the strength of its R&D Systems, Agriculture and Defence can be achieved. DİTAŞ designs center, DİTAŞ will continue to move & Aviation. Approximately 4.5% of products at low cost, with an aim for forward with confident steps toward the company’s turnover is allocated an economic service life, which also becoming a global brand and will to the expenses of their R&D center meets the military requirements. First stand out as a solution provider for in order to carry out activities in these and foremost, the company’s goal is global brands as it provides services areas. to supply the parts produced/to be in all areas of the transportation Working with the biggest produced for use in the defence & industry. ISSUE 91/2019 229 DEFENCE TURKEY

Eskişehir Aviation Cluster The “Eskişehir Aviation Cluster Association” (ESAC) was established in March 2011 as a result of the studies initiated by the pioneering efforst of the Eskişehir Chamber of Industry (ESO) to shape the future of the aviation sector, which is among the vital industrial points of Eskişehir, and to direct the studies in this field. The founding members of the association include the leading industrial companies of Eskişehir such as; Eskişehir Chamber of Industry, Anadolu University, TUSAŞ Engine Industries, Alp Aviation, Savronik Electronics, Coşkunöz Defecse and Aerospace, AYCAN Aviation, EJS Eskisehir Wheel & Machinery, clusters in Turkey, promote the The ESAC also participates in and Nümerik Makina. A total of country’s industry, Eskişehir, and various national and international 25 aviation companies are part the Eskişehir Aviation Cluster and support projects. One of these of the association which has 31 to increase business development projects is the Ministry of Trade’s members. potential by cooperating with other “Development of the International The main objective within the clusters in the world. Competition” project. The project scope of cluster structuring, where ESAC member companies prepared by the ESAC has been the number of our members is provide services in structural parts, accepted by the ministry and increasing every day, is to carry the machining, lathe, milling, critical a total of nearly 1 million TL in Eskişehir aviation industry to the engine parts, avionics systems, resources has been allocated to level where it can compete in the design, consulting, cutting tools the project for the last 3 years. international arena by developing and logistics. There are many At the same time, as the ESAC it in terms of quality, systems, ESAC companies and they operate is in the database of KOSGEB technological infrastructure in particular fields such as; and BEBKA (Bursa Eskişehir with the focus on gaining more ›› 10 companies on structural parts Bilecik Development Agency) in business share from the aviation ›› 11 companies on lathing March 2015, with the support sector. We are planning to create ›› 9 companies on milling of BEBKA, opened the CMM synergy with awareness created ›› 4 companies on avionic systems Precise Measurement Center for in this direction by taking mutual ›› 2 companies on cutting tools the common use of our aviation actions with similar aviation ›› 4 companies on design. companies. DEFENCE TURKEY 230 ISSUE 91/2019

© US Navy USNS Spearhead was the first T-EPF (then known as the Joint High Speed Vessel) produced for the US Navy, delivered 2012 Expeditionary Fast Transport (T-EPF) An Extraordinary Capability for a Growing Number of Expeditionary Missions Austal’s successful including military exercises, Operations, Marine Security Rapid Expeditionary Fast Transport (T-EPF) special joint forces operations Response and military assistance program - part of the company’s and humanitarian and disaster operations. Its unique capabilities High Speed Support Vessel portfolio relief (HADR) response. The T-EPF have been seen utilised for a many - has recently been awarded an platform is an effective ‘high speed different missions including counter additional two (2) vessel contract by connector’ that complements and drug-trafficking, medical response, the US Navy, taking the total number enhances the capability of both offshore logistical support, and in of vessels contracted to fourteen amphibious and larger, support support of larger amphibious and (14). The contract award extends vessels. expeditionary platforms. the T-EPF program to CY2022, Based on Austal’s proven The T-EPF’s key points of with construction of T-EPF 13 to commercial high-speed open-sea difference over traditional supply commence in late 2019 and T-EPF ferry designs and technology, the or support vessels include weight- 14 to follow in the middle of 2020. T-EPF is an all-aluminium catamaran saving aluminium construction, an The 103 metre T-EPF’s were design that provides naval fleets with optimised catamaran hull form that designed by Austal Australia and additional, fast sea lift capability at provides greater carrying capacity are manufactured at the company’s a lower cost than traditional (slower, and maximum fuel efficiency, a USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. monohull) naval support vessels. shallow 3.92m draft that allows the Austal has delivered ten T-EPF’s The T-EPF has a large 1,800 m² vessel to get close to shore, navigate to the US Navy since 2012, with all roll-on/roll-off vehicle (cargo) deck larger rivers and bays, and dock in ten vessels deployed and operated that can accept 630 metric tonnes austere ports - plus four powerful by US Military Sealift Command (including tracked armoured vehicles waterjets that deliver outstanding (USMSC). such as the M1A2 Abrams Main speed and manoeuvrability. The T-EPF is an expeditionary Battle Tanks). Vehicles can drive on/ Speed is a key feature, with sealift platform that provides fast, off over via an aft slewing ramp that the vessels able to reach between intra-theatre sea transport of can be used at austere port facilities. 35 and 45 knots - depending on embarked troops, vehicles and Its passenger deck has airline style payload - with a range of greater cargo for a variety of missions seating for 312 troops and berthing than 1,200 nautical miles at speed. for 140. The ship can sustain 312 The vessels can operate effectively embarked personnel plus the crew for four days or 104 personnel for 14 days without re-supply. There is a large helicopter flight deck and aviation support facilities that supports most US Navy and Marine helicopters, including the CH-53E heavy lift. © US Navy As more T-EPF’s have been delivered, the US Navy has T-EPF’s can self-load/unload with an aft increased deployments and High Speed Support Vessel 72 – slewing ramp, enabling fast transfer of designed and constructed by Austal application of the vessel for troops, vehicles and equipment at austere Australia for the Royal Navy of Oman, various missions, including Special ports delivered 2016 ISSUE 91/2019 231 DEFENCE TURKEY

© US Navy T-EPF-6 USNS Brunswick was the mission command vessel for Pacific Partnership 2018 in up to Sea State 7 conditions and - Royal Navy Capt. Peter Olive, health fairs. is also capable of at-sea refuelling Pacific Partnership 2018 Deputy Based on the success of the and underway vertical (airborne) Mission Command T-EPF’s in Pacific Partnership 2019 replenishment. Pacific Partnership is the largest and in previous years, there is now a Austal’s T-EPF is part of a greater annual multi-national humanitarian proposal by Austal USA to develop a High Speed Support Vessel (HSSV) assistance and disaster relief dedicated ‘hospital’ variant that will portfolio that has seen a number of preparedness mission conducted have greater medical and surgical customised designs developed for in the Indo-Pacific. Each year, the capabilities on board to deliver customers around the world. mission team works collectively rapid response, in-theatre support These include the Theatre with host and partner nations to for troops and civilians. Support Vessel (TSV) Westpac enhance regional interoperability Express, a 101 metre high speed and disaster response capabilities, Redefining Capability catamaran chartered by the increase stability and security in the US Marine Corps in Japan for region, and foster new and enduring With vessels now deployed over 16 years (achieving 99% friendships in the Indo Pacific. throughout the world, including the availability), the High Speed Support Military personnel from the U.S., United States, South East Asia, the Vessel (HSSV) 72 designed and Australia, Canada, Japan, Peru Middle East, Africa and Europe, constructed for the Royal Navy of and the United Kingdom took part the T-EPF continues to impress the Oman (RNO). Two HSSV 72’s were in a variety of projects to include US Navy and effectively support constructed by Austal Australia and disaster response seminars and operator USMSC, while truly delivered to Oman in 2016. training to improve overall disaster redefining naval capability. The T-EPF has proven preparedness, sports games and More information; successful, not only because band concerts with local schools, https://www.austal.com/ships/ of the enhanced capability it is installation of rain water catchment expeditionary-fast-transport-t-T- offering naval operators, but also and filtration and community-wide EPF from the reduced risk to operators drawing upon the proven, in- US Navy’s T-EPF Fleet, operated by US Military Sealift Command service commercial designs and T-EPF USNS Status / Delivered construction processes (developed T-EPF-1 Spearhead 6-Dec-12 over 30 years of manufacturing) that offer lower development, acquisition T-EPF-2 Choctaw County 6-Jun-13 and operating costs. T-EPF-3 Millinocket 21-Mar-14 At Pacific Partnership 2019, T-EPF-4 Fall River 16-Sep-14 conducted in the Marshall Islands in March, two US Navy T-EPF’s – T-EPF-5 Trenton 12-Apr-15 USNS Fall River (T-EPF 4) and USNS T-EPF-6 Brunswick 14-Jan-16 Brunwick (T-EPF 6) participated, T-EPF-7 Carson City 24-Jun-16 following Brunswick’s success as the command vessel during Pacific T-EPF-8 Yuma 21-Apr-17 Partnership 2018. T-EPF-9 City of Bismarck 20-Dec-17 “USNS Brunswick proved to be T-EPF-10 Burlington 15-Nov-18 an incredibly valuable platform for Pacific Partnership. The versatility of T-EPF-11 Puerto Rico Under construction the ship allowed us to transit shallow T-EPF-12 Newport Under construction waters and visit ports like Yap and T-EPF-13 To be named Contract announced 26 March 2019 Palau, placed that wouldn’t be able T-EPF-14 To be named Contract announced 26 March 2019 to accommodate (USNS) Mercy.” DEFENCE TURKEY 232 ISSUE 91/2019

NERO Industries - The Largest Sub- System Producer of Turkish Land Platform Manufacturers Founded in 2009, NERO Industries serves the defence and © Defence Turkey aviation industry in the design, production, and qualification of sub-systems for land, sea and air platforms. Today, NERO Industries has become a globally competitive company that exports to more than 20 countries abroad with its steady growth in the last 10 years. NERO Industries is continuing its activities with its 12 thousand m2 production and R&D facility in Ankara and its 60 thousand m2 production facility in Sakarya. The amount of investment made various domestic land vehicle NERO Industries Chairman by the company in Turkey has manufacturers as well as major of the Board Alican ÖKÇÜN: exceeded TR25 Million. With the international defence companies. “In Explosion Detection and completion of the semiconductor With its 6 thousand sub-systems Fire Suppression systems, and turnover of TR150 Million in serial production lines, which are we are growing by taking the 2018, the company has become being installed at the Sakarya markets of major producers.” plant, the company’s investment in the biggest sub-system supplier of the country is expected to exceed Turkey in the field of land vehicles Speaking at the press breakfast, TR100 Million. The company also and aims to add value to the Turkish NERO Industries Chairman of the has business development offices economy with its unique and Board Alican ÖKÇÜN stated that in Istanbul, Bulgaria, and Saudi national systems. The total amount they continue their efforts with a Arabia. Nero Industries is making of orders received by the company motivated and dedicated team new investments to establish has reached TR450 Million. to meet the needs of the Turkish facilities in Bulgaria and Orlando, NERO Industries Chairman Armed Forces. Stating that NERO Florida USA as part of its overseas of the Board Alican ÖKÇÜN and Industries has three different business development activities. In STANDART Test General Manager product families, ARES Explosion order to expand into new markets, Öznür ÖKÇÜN met with the Detection and Fire Suppression the company plans to invest a total members of the press on March Systems, ARMA Power Systems, of US$23 Million by the end of 15, at the Bilkent Hotel in Ankara and MARS CBRN (Chemical 2019 including US$5 Million for the to share information about the Biological Radioactive and Nuclear) factory in Sakarya, US$15 Million company’s unique subsystem and Air Filtration Systems, Mr. for the facility in Ankara, US$2.5 solutions, activities and future ÖKÇÜN said that they reached a Million for the factory in Orlando, targets. and 500 thousand dollars for the facility in Bulgaria. © Defence Turkey NERO Industries specializes in niche areas such as power and power distribution systems (Military Generators, Auxiliary Power Units, AC/DC Converters), explosion detection and fire suppression systems, Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) detection and filtration systems and Smoke Launchers and Laser Detection Systems. NERO Industries, with a total of 185-200 employees including 90 engineers, is an approved supplier of the Turkish Armed Forces and NERO Industries Chairman of the Board Alican ÖKÇÜN ISSUE 91/2019 233 DEFENCE TURKEY

turnover of TR150 Million in 2018 thanks to the ARES product group. Explosion detection and Fire Suppression Systems are produced only by manufacturers in Israel and Germany. Thanks to the ARES system developed and produced by NERO Industries, Turkey became the third country in the world that produces products in this niche area. Underlining that they are aiming to become one of the biggest producers in the world, Mr. ÖKÇÜN stated that they have grown by gaining market shares in © Defence Turkey these countries. ARES systems protect more ARES Explosion Detection activates when the fire inside the than 2,000 vehicles in the inventory and Fire Suppression vehicle is at the size of a golf ball of the Turkish Armed Forces, and eliminates further spread. Gendarmerie General Command Systems - Detects Threats ARES systems are also effective and the General Directorate of in 3 Milliseconds - Suppress against Molotov cocktails, which Security. Having a 95% market in 250 Milliseconds are frequently used during riots. The share in Turkey, these products also ARES Explosion Detection and system can activate the extinguishers serve in the vehicles of the security Fire Suppression system, developed outside the vehicle against the fires forces of 20 different countries. The indigenously by NERO Industries, caused by such weapons. sub-systems of NERO Industries protects the military vehicles against are used in the various armored fires and shoulder-fired rocket (RPG) NERO Laser Warning and Smoke vehicles of BMC, FNSS, Otokar, threats. Grenade Launcher System and Katmerciler as well as M60A3 ARES systems consist of control tank, M113 APC and Aselsan’s units, sensors, and extinguishers. will be Exhibited at IDEF’19 M60T Tank modernization projects. The system detects explosions or The company is also preparing ARES systems also come fires inside the vehicle caused by to add a new product to its to the fore with the added value an attack or an accident with the product family with the knowledge it provides to the industry. UV IR infrared optical detectors, gained from the ARES Explosion Emphasizing that the localization developed by Nero Industries, and Detection and Fire Suppression rate of these systems reached 92%, decides whether the heat or light System project. The cost-effective Mr. ÖKÇÜN said: “When we started source is a real fire. If the detector NERO Laser Warning and Smoke this business, the Presidency of detects a fire or explosion inside the Grenade Launcher system that can Defence Industries directed us vehicle, it transmits it to the control be used in Tactical Wheeled and to work together with the local unit. The control unit discharges the Tracked vehicles will be exhibited industry in Ankara. Almost 85% appropriate extinguishers inside the at the IDEF 2019 Fair. The system, of this product is produced by the vehicle and eliminates the fire and which provides protection against local manufacturers and we make explosion before the personnel or laser-guided anti-tank missiles, the final assembly in our facilities.” subsystems inside the vehicle are consists of two 180-degree and one ÖKÇÜN: “We continue our damaged. During this process, the 360-degree Laser Warning Receiver ARES system detects the explosion and 8 Smoke Grenade Launchers development work for the in 3 milliseconds and eliminate the on both sides of the vehicle. NERO use of ARES systems in threat in less than 250 milliseconds. Industries is very ambitious about Air and Sea platforms.” Detecting the explosion in only 3 this product, ÖKÇÜN notes that this Stating that they continue the milliseconds, the ARES system product will be about one-fifth of the development work for the use of domestic ARES systems in Air and Sea platforms, Mr. ÖKÇÜN said: “We are working closely with TAI, I believe our system will be ready next year. There are also requests from the users for the Sea Platforms. So far, we are tasked with localization of the systems on 3 ships. This year we aim to use these domestic systems on 10 vessels.” DEFENCE TURKEY 234 ISSUE 91/2019

price compared to their counterparts in the market and the system can © Defence Turkey be applied to all Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles, especially the ones in the inventory. ARMA Power Systems, which is part of NERO Industries’ product family, consist of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), Power Distribution Unit and Power Switching Unit. Domestically produced silent generators of NERO are currently used by Aselsan, Havelsan, Roketsan. The 2x1000KW can be carried out now. Thanks to tonnes in a 200 kN room. Standart power-generating tactical military this test infrastructure, the Turkish Test also has two separate 1 cubic silent generator works at 65db at 7 defence & aviation industry can meter test chambers. In one of these meters. eliminate foreign dependence and chambers, sprinkler and drip tests Being part of the same group receive services from a completely are carried out and salt fog tests are with NERO Industries, Standart Test local establishment as soon as performed in the other. The facility General Manager Öznur ÖKÇÜN possible. also conducts MIL-STD 1275D also provided valuable information Standart Tests. to the press members about the activities they carried out on test Turkey’s Largest Test infrastructures which are important Infrastructure in Volume Standart Test to Offer its for the development and certification and Capacity Capabilities to Turkish Defence of indigenous and domestic The facilities of Standart Test and Aviation Industry with products. have the infrastructure to carry out TRTEST Cooperation various important tests. One of these On January 11, Standart Test NERO Industries - Standart is the 22.5-meters long, 4.9-meters and TRTEST signed an exclusivity Test Activities wide and 4 meters high test room agreement for the use of test with Turkey’s largest volume and the infrastructures. Standart Test has One of the other activity areas highest heating and cooling capacity. become the first company to present of the company is testing. In The room enables Standart Test to its test infrastructure under the this context, Standart Test was conduct MIL-STD 810G Standart coordination of TRTEST. Thus, for established in 2017 within the same Tests on military vehicles. This room the first time, the Turkish Defence group as NERO Industries with has a cooling capacity of 180 kW/h and Aviation sector acquired an an investment of €5 million for the and a heating capacity of 200 kW/h. infrastructure which allows MIL- purpose of carrying out impartial Thanks to its investments, Standart STD 810G standard solar radiation test activities required by the Turkish Test has acquired the necessary tests to be carried out on a tactical defence and aviation industry. infrastructure to perform MIL-STD wheeled armored vehicle. Standart Test, located in Anadolu 810G standard shock vibration tests Thanks to the agreement, the OIZ in Ankara, offers various test and MIL-STD 461F standard EMI/ defence and aerospace companies services within the scope of MIL- EMC tests. Standart Test conducts that need to test their products STD 810, MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD EMI/EMC tests for vehicles with a will be able to benefit from the test 1275 standards with its 2.000 square weight up to 16 tonnes with its 13 infrastructures of Standart Test meter infrastructure. x 10 x 6-meter room and carries by applying to TRTEST. Standart In the facilities of Standart Test, out shock vibration test for systems Test, which adopts the principle of various tests which cannot be weighing from 1.5 tonnes to 22 impartiality, will provide services to performed in our country before these companies as an independent organization. With this facility, which has the largest test infrastructure in terms of volume and capacity in Turkey, the tests that could not be performed before could also be carried out for the first time in our country. In this sense, the Turkish Defence and Aviation industry will break loose from foreign dependency. With its highly automated test infrastructure, Standart Test also aims to make very fast returns to the test demands of the companies and to eliminate the long waiting periods © NERO Industries in the sector. ISSUE 91/2019 235 DEFENCE TURKEY

World-Leading Spanish Aerospace Government Company Approves the Marshall ADG Construction to Showcase its of Five F-110 Capabilities at Frigates On 29 March the Cabinet has approved IDEF the contract for the construction of five Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group F-110 frigates for the Spanish Navy that specializes in the conversion and modification of will be built in Navantia, with an estimated military, civil and business aircraft; and defence value of 4.317 million euros. The first unit vehicle engineering and shelter manufacture. is expected to be delivered by 2026 and the last one by 2031. Its capabilities include engineering design, Currently, the Spanish Navy has two manufacture and test; and the provision of types of frigates: five (5) F-100 “Álvaro personnel, training, and advice while providing de Bazán” class and six (6) “Santa María” maintenance, integration, manufacture and product class. The F110 frigates will replace support. the current Santa Maria class frigates, Since 1909 Marshall Aerospace and Defence operational from 1986, so that the current Group has been valued for its integrity, performance capabilities of the Navy can be maintained and customer focus which has been demonstrated and meet future needs arising from new through its innovative solutions and ability to deliver operational scenarios with different threats on-time and to-cost. and missions With its over 80 years of aviation experience, Navantia will build five (5) frigates, Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has including related materiel (life jackets, completed more than 1500 aircraft modifications internal security equipment, mooring in 35 countries; and designed, manufactured, posts, etc.) and first installation spare delivered and supported more than 5000 tactical parts for each ship, necessary to ensure shelters in over 200 different configurations. the safety of navigation without external The company provides avionics upgrades, support structural refurbishment, cabin interiors, IFE It is a multi-mission design with variety connectivity solutions, cargo conversion, project of capabilities from the submarine and management, and special mission aircraft services; surface war to asymmetric war and anti- as well as engineering services such as ground air defence. The F110 will have a more testing, modification–design and certification. It also reduced crew, a sensitively lower life cycle provides citation MRO, air operators certificates and cost and a high level of survival. jet services including aircraft charter, management, Navantia Sistemas, the state-of-the-art and consulting. center in Navantia, will also develop the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group will most complex systems and integrate them attend IDEF 2019, 14th International Defence on board. Industry Fair between April 30 - May 3, 2019. Navantia will be exhibiting in FEINDEF IDEF is considered as one of the most important 2019 in Madrid and will be showcasing the international defence industry promotion F-110 frigate as the star product. platforms in the world showcasing state-of-the-art equipment, and systems produced in the defence and aerospace industries. This four-day event will be organized under the supervision of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation and hosted by the Ministry of National Defence. Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is part of the Marshall Group, which employs more than 6,000 worldwide and which has a turnover in excess of £2.6 billion. DEFENCE TURKEY 236 ISSUE 91/2019

SASAD’s 30th Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly and Defence Industry Award Ceremony Held in Ankara The 30th Ordinary General Assembly of the Defence and Aviation Industry Manufacturers Association (SASAD) was held in Ankara on April 19, 2019, Friday, with the honoring participation of the President of Defence Industries, Prof. Dr. İsmail DEMİR In addition to the representatives of SaSaD member companies; Vice Presidents of Defence Industries Dr.Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ and Mr. Mustafa Murat ŞEKER, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Hasan MANDAL, Secretary General of ASO Dr. Yavuz CABBAR, heads of related MSB and SSB departments, and managers of other related institutions and organizations participated in the meeting. The first part of the meeting © Defence Turkey started with the keynote speech of SaSaD Chairman of the Board Regarding the export figures of joint procurements and make Mr.Öner TEKİN. the Turkish defence and aviation agreements with the suppliers Emphasizing that one of sector, Mr. TEKİN shared the to create new opportunities for the main duties of each State/ following information: “According the members of the association, Government is to defend the country to the Defence and Aerospace TEKİN indicated that the e-PTT and ensure the safety of its citizens, Exporters’ Association data, cooperation protocol with the PTT TEKİN said: “The armed forces and defence industry exports increased was the first example of this. independent defence industry are by 17% compared to the previous Following the speech of SaSaD two powers that stand out the most year and reached US$2.035 Billion. Chairman of the Board Öner TEKİN, on this matter. In order to coordinate This figure indicates a positive SaSaD Secretary General Hüseyin these two powers in a proper way, picture in sector performance data, BAYSAK provided information on we should improve the performance particularly Total Sales Amount, the 2018 work plan and budget. of the defence procurement Product-Technology Development After voting for regulation changes process. Otherwise, the capabilities and Employment considering the and discussing the Aerospace and of the Turkish Defence Industry will steady increase of 3-4% for two Defence Industries Association gradually diminish, and important years before 2018. We believe of Europe (ASD) membership, future projects will be procured from that this positive development will the Board of Directors and the foreign sources.” continue in 2019.” Supervisory Board were absolved, Stating that our country has Stating that SaSaD started and the meeting was recessed. already strengthened Defence to act as a single body for Taking the floor at the second Procurement Management successfully to prevent such a development, TEKİN continued: “The Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), which is directly responsible for the defence procurements and the development of the defence industry, and the Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) was established to manage the defence industry programs. Thanks to these institutions, we have many © Defence Turkey privileges that other sectors do not have.” ISSUE 91/2019 237 DEFENCE TURKEY

session of the meeting again, SaSaD Chairman of the Board Öner TEKİN © Defence Turkey stated that defining the defence industry policy and strategies is a very significant issue which is directly related to the development of the defence industry. “In order to define the defence related priorities of the country, the Defence Industry Policy and Strategy Document was published in 1998 with a decision of the Council of Ministers. According to this decree, the Ministry of National Defence will prepare a list of Critical Technologies & Products and update it every year. Sharing this study with the relevant when we talked about the national ›› Highest Total Sales Awards (Large industrialist is a highly important and domestic industry, we aimed to Enterprise) 2nd prize TUSAŞ/TAI factor for us.” form the basis of trust in our own ›› Highest Total Sales Awards (Large President of Defence Industries power.” Enterprise) 3rd prize Turkish Technic Prof. Dr. İsmail DEMİR, in his Sharing information about the ›› Successful R&D Output Awards speech at the Defence Industry 2018 performance of the defence Meteksan Defence Award Ceremony after the Ordinary sector, DEMİR pointed out that ›› Successful R&D Output Awards Gür General Assembly Meeting, stated the turnover of the defence and Metal that the SaSaD carried out the aviation industry was realized ›› Successful R&D Output Awards TEI first cluster activities in the Turkish as US$ 8.761 Billion with a 31% ›› Successful R&D Output Awards Defence Industry. Emphasizing increase compared to the previous NANObiz the importance of manufacturing year. “Our defence industry exports ›› Highest Subcontractor Order Awards indigenous products, DEMİR said: increased by 20% compared to 1st prize Aselsan “The SaSaD made significant the previous year and reached ›› Highest Subcontractor Order Awards contributions to the Turkish Defence US$ 2.188 Billion. Last year, we 2nd prize Havelsan Industry since its establishment. It spent US$ 1.448 Billion on R&D. ›› Highest Subcontractor Order Awards acts as a guide for the sector and The defence industry allocates 3rd prize Nurol Makina takes an active role in both domestic the highest amount of resources ›› Highest Foreign Sales Awards (Large and international activities. The to R&D activities when compared Enterprise) 1st prize TUSAŞ defence industry clusters are among other sectors. Currently, the ›› Highest Foreign Sales Awards (Large a highly connected family. It is Turkish Defence Industry provides Enterprise) 2nd prize TEI quite necessary for this family to jobs for 67 thousand 239 people.” ›› Highest Foreign Sales Awards (Large work together because the will to Underlining the importance of the Enterprise) 3rd prize FNSS produce indigenous products in our domestic and national defence ›› Export Achievement Awards Baykar country will always be one of the industry for strengthening Turkey’s ›› Export Achievement Awards foundations of our independence security, DEMİR stated that they Roketsan and future.” will continue their efforts to expand ›› Highest Foreign Sales Awards (SME) Emphasizing that the Turkish the sector with the Industrial 1st prize Vestel Defence Defence Industry has achieved Competency Assessment and ›› Highest Foreign Sales Awards (SME) successes exemplified for other Support Program (EYDEP) and the 2nd prize Ata Arms sectors and public structures, Capability Inventory (YETEN) portal, ›› Highest Foreign Sales Awards (SME) DEMİR said: “The threats against which will bring new players to the 3rd prize ESEN our country’s defence purchases sector. ›› Highest Total Sales Awards (SME) made by our own free will clearly Following the speeches, awards 1st prize ATEL show that a foreign dependent were presented to the industrialists ›› Highest Total Sales Awards (SME) defence industry does not provide based on their 2018 performance in 2nd prize SDT any guarantee. Foreign dependency two categories as Large Enterprise ›› Highest Total Sales Awards (SME) in the defence industry will be an and SME by the President of 3rd prize CES Advanced Composite obstacle for us in the future. Thus, Defence Industries Prof. Dr. İsmail ›› Highest Sales Per Capita Awards Demir, and Vice Presidents of (Value Added Product, SME) 1st Defence Industries Mustafa Murat prize ATEL ŞEKER and Dr.Celal Sami TÜFEKÇİ. ›› Highest Sales Per Capita Awards The following awards were (Value Added Product, SME) 2nd presented at the SaSaD Defense prize ETA Electronic Industry Award Ceremony; ›› Highest Sales Per Capita Awards ›› Highest Total Sales Awards (Large (Value Added Product, SME) 3rd © Defence Turkey Enterprise) 1st prize Aselsan prize Turmaks DEFENCE TURKEY 238 ISSUE 91/2019

LAPIS – Expertise in Versatile Unmanned Aerial Systems Lapis Aerospace Technologies and intelligence, road safety, border Inc. was established in 2015 by security, oil-gas pipeline safety, experts in their fields. The Lapis mapping, forest areas, agricultural Team, with 8 years of technical holdings and disaster management. infrastructure in Unmanned The LAP60 has the capability of long Systems and Electric Vehicles ›› LAPIS VTL-02 ULAK which endurance and flight time. sectors, started working on their is a hybrid of the Multicopter and Turkcell, Huawei Turkey and first multirotor prototype in 2013 Fixed Wing platform, has completely Lapis, as first in the world, have and proceeded successfully with unique hardware and software completed domestic drone trial the aim of becoming leaders in and was designed and developed flights, which are controlled by countrywide unmanned systems to accomplish fully autonomous 5G and capable of transferring and electric vehicles industries with missions. The LAPİS VTL-02 ULAK 360-degree 4K live images to their the completely indigenous design, with a high payload capacity was glasses in a virtual environment. “10. software and production. developed to accomplish missions Technology Summit by Turkcell” Lapis Aerospace Technologies under difficult conditions, and it can Inc. has been conducting be used day and night with its 30x its operations with a total of EO and 35 mm IR integrated payload. PAYLOAD SYSTEMS 23 staff (7 R&D Engineers, 2 The VTOL-02 does not require an Lapis Payload Systems can be Administrative employees, 5 airfield for take-off or landing. This used on UAV systems for military production employees, 6 Integration feature is one of the most desirable reconnaissance, police surveillance employees, 1 Quality employee and needs among the civil and defence and evidence collection, disaster 2 Support Services employees) at sectors. prevention and mitigation, their premises. emergency monitoring and rescue Their existing products consist etc. of Rotary wing / Fixed Wing and ›› LAPIS Autopilot System Hybrid / VTOL Unmanned Aerial ›› Indigenous software and Vehicles which are of indigenous hardware design design and production. Their ›› Integrated precision INS system indigenous Auto-Pilot and Ground ›› LAPIS CR-01 TROGON is ›› Integrated wireless modem for Control Station is used for all being widely used in surveillance, both video and telemetry support systems. defence and security applications, ›› Accurate navigation with GPS Lapis Capabilities: aerial mapping, border security, oil support ›› All types of aircraft design and natural gas pipe line safety and ›› Full autonomous mission ›› Aerodynamic design and analysis agricultural applications and can be capability ›› Modeling and simulation equipped with different payloads for ›› Support for +100 waypoints ›› Design of flight control and each specific application. The LAPIS ›› SD card data logging feature navigation algorithms CR-01 TROGON which has completely ›› Situation awareness through use ›› Solid modeling and structural unique hardware and software of advanced sensors analysis was designed and developed to ›› Smart Battery Management ›› Machining and composite accomplish fully autonomous System technologies missions. The LAPIS CR-01 TROGON ›› LAPIS Ground Control ›› Embedded hardware design and with a high payload capacity was Station software developed to accomplish missions ›› Turkish and English (any other ›› Image processing algorithm and under hard conditions and it can language operator interface on design function day and night with its 12X request) ›› Windows / Linux based interface EO and plug/play IR payloads. ›› Instant monitoring of flight and design ›› LAPIS CR-02 LAP60 is sensor information ›› Mechanical design, production, completely indigenous hardware and ›› Online / offline map support installation of fixed-wing, rotary software that can be equipped with ›› Height analysis in route vane, multi-rotor aerial vehicle payloads in various fields in different ›› Support for various types of maps ›› Flight tests and trainings areas such as discovery, surveillance ›› Follow-me flight mode feature ›› Auto mission hand-over capability ›› Auto-landing capability with <1 Products and R&D Work m precision Lapis Provides engineering ›› Emergency landing solutions with a multi-disciplinary ›› Path planning algorithm, no-fly infrastructure to the Civil and zone support Defence Aviation Sectors: ›› Multiple UAV and multiple payload ISSUE 91/2019 239 DEFENCE TURKEY

FY-01 3-axis 30x Gimbal / FY-02 3-axis Thermal Gimbal Main Features: Technical Specifications: Compact and Light-Weight System Quick connect/disconnect mechanism System type : Gyro-stabilized Uncooled IR Camera Gimbal size : 15 cm dia x 16.5 cm h Zoom TV Camera Gimbal weight : <650 gr (w/o options) Laser Pointer (Optional) Stabilization : <10 mrad / <2 mrad (opt.) Advanced Image Processing Ethernet H.264 Video Encoding 3-Axis Gyro-Stabilization

control by single GCS LPT-01 other features: Certified Expertise ›› Multi-video stream support ›› Custom serial communication Lapis has received the and digital image stabilization protocol for remote control and necessary certificates such as the algorithm parameter interrogation “Facility Safety Clearance Certificate ›› Emergency measures (GPS loss, ›› Programmable and interrogable (2108/165)”. ISO 9001 (K-QM-4710) link break, etc.) parameters: position (angle), angular and Sub-Contractor Certificate, ›› LPT-01 LAPIS speed, system temperature, motor Aselsan (AS185-2018-0346), Pan and Tilt System is a specially currents etc. Lapis draws upon all their developed platform to position ›› Fast and accurate feedback control resources and power to shape algorithms running on 32-bit microcontroller ›› Highly accurate encoders on both axes ›› Serial communications interface RS-422 defult (RS-232 or Ethernet upon request) ›› Integrated power supply for customer payload use (upon request) various payloads such as area surveying radars, multi-spectrum cameras, thermal cameras, infra-red National and International Projects Underway the architecture of the future. All and visible illuminators, and laser R&D activities are carried out rangefinders. LPT-01 is designed Lapis is involved in national and in cooperation with local and to withstand harsh environmental international projects: Supported international universities. All conditions such as encountered at by the Ministry of Commerce mechanical designs and analysis, border security applications, coastal and conducted with Technopark embedded software developments, areas with high humidity levels, leadership the “ Competitiveness electronic hardware designs, and other various land and weather Improvement of Unmanned interface software’s, production conditions. LPT-01 facilitates the Aerial Vehicles Sector” project, and R&D activities are carried out user to carry many custom signals “Improvement of Gimbal Systems in-house. to the payload via its sliprings. Project” at Technopark Ankara, a As the Lapis family they convey An integrated embedded “VTOL SYTEMS Project 1511” at a maximum focus on an “inventive”, controller allows to remotely TUBITAK and a European Union “national” and “indigenous” thinking control the pan-tilt system via an Project, Horizon the 2020 ROB-INS structure for their and R&D activities. RS-422 interface. It is also possible “Aerial Robots for Real Their love of technology and fuels to remotely interrogate system Time Monitoring and Predictive their path beyond the best of parameters (e.g. speed, position, Maintenance of Energy Sector” humanity for the future. temperature) via a computer.

System Features:

Weight :6.5 kg Dimensions :372x263x155 mm Tilt slew rate :3-8 ˚/s Permissible max. payload :12 kg Repeatability : Each axis ±0.1 degree Power :24-36 VDC (max 50W) Resolution :0.05 degree Max. Torque : Each axis 36 N.m Operating temperature range : -30 ˚C to +55 ˚C Pan range :360˚ Storage temperature range : -40 ˚C to +60 ˚C Pan slew rate :3-24 ˚/s Electrical interface :RS232/485/422, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Tilt range :-25˚ to +25˚ (max. -32˚ to +32˚) Enclosure Environmental : IP 65, Mil-STD-461E, MIL-STD-810G DEFENCE TURKEY 240 ISSUE 91/2019

Awards to the Export Stars of the Defence Industry The 2018 Ordinary General Meeting of the Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters Association was held in Ankara on April 15th. The companies that achieved the most exports in the Defence and Aerospace industry in 2018 received awards in the meeting as well. Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. received the award for the company with the most exports, which was followed by TEI, FNSS, Aselsan and Alp Aviation The Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters Association © Defence Turkey (SSI) awarded the companies with the most exports in 2018. Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. has been the export champion of the sector in 2018. The awards to Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. and other successful companies were delivered by the President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR and Chairman of the SSI Latif Aral ALİŞ at the award ceremony which was held before the SSI’s General Meeting. In his speech, SSI Chairman of indicator of this development, the critical representatives of the the Board Latif Aral ALİŞ stated that ALİŞ continued, “We increased our sector and country delegations and exports by 130 percent since our work toward launching projects that © Defence Turkey establishment. In 2018, our exports will develop our industry in the short exceeded US$ 2 billion. We are the and medium term”. sector that increased the most in In his speech, President of its exports in the first three months Defence Industries Prof. İsmail of 2019. Moreover, our export DEMİR stated that President per kilogram reached US$ 46.59. Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN attached Turkey’s average is US$ 1.32. Our great importance to the defence contribution to the economy is industry and said that the President almost 45 times more compared to constantly brought the topic of the other sectors”. defence industry to the agenda Emphasizing that they have during his contacts with the leaders been continuing their activities of tforeign countries. uninterruptedly in order to increase A total of 15 awards in various the sector’s effectiveness in the categories were delivered in the regional and global markets, ALİŞ ceremony. Turkish Aerospace added, “We will be hosting the IDEF Industries, Inc. was the first Latif Aral ALİŞ - SSI Chairman of the fair which will take place in two company on the list of the most Board weeks in Istanbul. We will be hosting exports, TEI remained at the second the sector has been making its mark with a new success story every day and said, “The success of our sector means a secure and peaceful future for our existence, and for a fully independent Turkey. We are extremely happy to observe all the segments of our society adopting the importance of our Turkish Defence and Aerospace Industry. Instead of following, we are now manufacturing the technology and products that are being followed”. Stating that the stability in the export figures is the most crucial © Defence Turkey ISSUE 91/2019 241 DEFENCE TURKEY

rank followed by the third company FNSS, Aselsan was the fourth © Defence Turkey company while Alp Havacılık Sanayi Ticaret was the fifth company to receive the award. FNSS received the award for increasing its exports the most, while Bahtiyar Av Malzemeleri Pazarlama İnşaat Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret LTD received the award for exporting to the highest number of countries. Other companies that received awards according to product groups were; “Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (Ammunition), Derya Silah Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. (Shotguns), Turaç Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti, (Cartridges), Feda Pazarlama Other Components and Parts of Sector which provides products ve Ticaret Ltd.Şti (Other weapons), Aircrafts and Helicopters (US$ 554.3 and services to the world, EU ASELSAN Elektronik Sanayi ve Million, 27%), Turbojets for Other Countries followed the first group Ticaret A.Ş. (Defence Electronics), Vehicles and Components and Parts with 27% and with US$ 549.4 Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. of Turboprop Engines (US$ 338.7 Million, with US$ 310.5 Million (Air Vehicles and Parts), Yonca- Million, 17%), Tanks and Other Middle East Countries (15,3%) Onuk Adi Ortaklığı (Vessels and Armored Battle Vehicles (US$ 309.7 became the third group and were Parts), FNSS Dış Ticaret A.Ş. (Land Million, 15%), Turbojet Engines for followed by Other Asian Countries Vehicles and Parts)”. Civil Air Vehicles (US$ 216.7 Million, with US$ 120.5 Million (5.9%). In 11%), Single-Barreled Shotguns line with the SSI’s data, the top (US$ 89.4 Million), Others (Defence 15 countries that realized defence Defence Industry Exports Purposes US$ 72.3 Million), Other exports in the year 2018 were as Reached US$ 715 Million in Components and Parts of Tanks follows: USA (US$ 726.1 Million), the first 105 Days of 2019 and Other Battle Vehicles (US$ 42.1 Germany (US$ 226.1 Million), Oman Data on the export performance Million), Smoothbore Hunting Rifles (US$ 153.4 Million), Qatar (US$ of the Turkish Defence and for Hunting or Targets (US$ 35.8 83.5 Million), Netherlands, India, Aerospace Sector in 2018 was Million), Hunting Rifle Cases (US$ United Kingdom, Poland, France, also shared with the public at the 32.4 Million), Revolvers and Pistols UAE, Ukraine, Spain, Senegal and Ordinary General Meeting of the (US$ 26.4 Million) and Others (US$ Bangladesh (US 24.1 Million). SSI. 317.7 Million). Members of the Association In line with the data shared During 2018, according to were informed on the 2018 activity by the SSI, the Turkish Defence the data presented regarding the report and targets for the year 2019 and Aerospace Industry achieved export markets in the meeting, at the Ordinary General Meeting exports worth US$ 2.035 in 2018 - based on country groups, NAFTA held after the award ceremony representing an increase by 17.1% Countries received the lion’s share and data was shared following the compared with 2017exports with an (36.6%) in exports made by the ceremony. amount of US$ 1.738 Billion. Turkish Defence and Aerospace The sector achieved an export of US$ 715 Million during the period 1 January 2019 – 14 April 2019, the total exports of the last 12 months from 1 April 2018 to 14 April 2019 was reported to reach US$ 2.235 Billion. The Turkish Defence and Aerospace Sector achieved an export total of US$ 174.808 Million in January 2019, US$ 171.626 Million in February and US$ 289.225 Million in March. The total of the first three months was US$ 635.659 Million. According to the data provided by the SSI, the top 10 products exported in 2018 were listed as © Defence Turkey follows: DEFENCE TURKEY 242 ISSUE 91/2019

Turkish Aerospace Management Summit Held in Ankara The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) Management Summit was held in Kızılcahamam, Ankara with the participation of Vice President of Turkey Fuat OKTAY, President of Defence Industries Dr. İsmail DEMİR, senior management and employees of TUSAŞ In his speech at the summit, Vice President of Turkey, Fuat © Turkish Aerospace OKTAY stated that they are not satisfied with the 65 percent domestic and national production rate in the defence industry. OKTAY said, “The number of national projects carried out in the field of defence technologies has exceeded 600 and indicated that the current situation regarding the production capability as well as indigenous product development and design is worthy of praise. Pointing out that the export breakthrough in the defence industry is an important turning point for Turkey, OKTAY space systems, OKTAY shared States, Russia, and China. We’re emphasized that now Turkey the following information: “Our not even talking about a distant can design, produce and export satellite GÖKTÜRK-1, which future, in 2023, we will roll out our products in this area instead of provides high-resolution images national aircraft from the hangar, importing them and added that from any region on the world and in 2026 it will be in the skies. the record-breaking export figures without geographical restrictions It will enter into service in 2031.” of over US$ 168 Billion continue and our first national observation OKTAY also expressed his with increasing momentum with a satellite produced by TUSAŞ, best wishes for the signing of the 5.9 percent increase compared to GÖKTÜRK-2, continue to perform contract between the Presidency last year. their duties. We have products that of Defence Industries and TUSAŞ Underlining that the defence make us proud such as the T129 for the “Heavy Class Attack and aerospace exports in 2002 ATAK helicopter and the ANKA Helicopter” ATAK-2 project which valued at US$ 248 Million, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System. will carry the experience gained increased by more than 8 times With the completion of the Turkish from the ATAK helicopter to the in 2018 and reached around US$ Fighter Jet Project, Turkey will next level. 2.35 billion; OKTAY said: “Is that become one of the countries that OKTAY said that the target enough? Never. I believe that can produce a fifth-generation drone systems named ŞİMŞEK with your efforts, we will increase combat aircraft after the United and TURNA meet the training it to even further levels. TUSAŞ made an enormous contribution to Turkey’s current position, by ramping up our defence industry with the development of national synergy. We did not have a single defence company among the world’s largest defence companies in 2002, yet today, we have TUSAŞ in the 64th place.” Stating that TUSAŞ is the source of pride for everyone regarding the most strategic projects which advance the national technology of the country © Turkish Aerospace such as aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and Fuat OKTAY - Vice President of Turkey ISSUE 91/2019 243 DEFENCE TURKEY

requirements of the air defence have not forgotten and will equipment for our soldiers but, units of Turkish Armed Forces in always remember the days today, we can manufacture our the best way possible. “TUSAŞ’s when we could not fly the UAVs national combat aircraft and support for the private sector, we bought in the past. We still unmanned aerial vehicles including including SMEs concerning the remember the arms embargo all the parts, OKTAY made the development of our domestic during the Cyprus Operation following assessment: “We raised production and subsidiary as clear as yesterday. Under locality rate in the defence industry industry, is also praiseworthy. the leadership of our President, from 15 percent to 65 percent. You We have to create sub-systems we place a great emphasis on know how we got to 65 percent. related to the products we fulfilling the defence and security Taking the experience from ATAK design and produce and develop requirements of our country with helicopter one step further, we sub-sectors. Strengthening our domestic and national resources opened a new page with the human capital with domestic and work day and night to ensure Heavy Class Attack Helicopter. and national projects and the our technological independence. Designed and produced by encouraging success stories of Our goal for our country is not Turkish engineers, our indigenous our engineers will accelerate the only to become self-sufficient in helicopter GÖKBEY successfully Turkey’s rise. In line with our 2053 the defence industry but also to performed its first test flight and and 2071 strategic visions and our meet the needs of friendly and made us proud. In recent months, national technology movement, allied countries. In this context, one of our ANKA unmanned aerial our top priority should be the we continue our initiatives in the vehicles successfully conducted a training of qualified personnel public and private sectors and flight test with TEI’s domestically for the indigenous design and diversify our multidimensional and nationally developed PD170 production capabilities of our incentives and investments.” engine. By rapidly increasing country. We support our young OKTAY emphasized that our domestic production and people to grow and produce in the they meet defence industry design capabilities thanks to best way possible with effective requirements, from design to this momentum, I believe we will training programs, techno- production, mostly through the accomplish various significant entrepreneurship support, and domestic and national resources projects for Turkey such as R&D incentives. In this respect, and the nation’s own engineers. national Combat Aircraft and I would like to encourage you to OKTAY said: “We have to use our first national communication further increase your university- our resources in an effective and satellite TURKSAT 6A. We are industry collaboration activities. efficient way to make progress not satisfied with the 65 percent I follow your trainee engineer in the defence industry. This is domestic and national production program with great appreciation. one of the main reasons why the rate in the defence industry.” In addition to programs for young Presidency of Defence Industries engineers like this, I expect is directly under the Presidency President of Defence you to extend R&D studies that of the Republic of Turkey in the Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR: will provide added value to new system. It is to benefit from “We will give our full support” technology. I strongly believe all the swiftness, flexibility and that you will increase the number dynamism of the Presidential © Turkish Aerospace of your partners and affiliates System. With the new system, and expand your product range our national product range with further by increasing your high added value technology that business volume. Hopefully, there we offer to our nation will expand will be days when we have no much faster. We will transform dependence on foreign countries into a society that produces for defence industry products.” technology with your contribution Stating that it is not possible and, together, we will bring our for Turkey to be solely a user of national technology movement to technology due to its regional and success.” global position, OKTAY continued OKTAY emphasized that as follows: “Today, the countries the state has the capability that cannot produce their own and history to prevail against technologies, particularly defence all sorts of challenges and systems, are open targets for with this understanding, the global powers. We are aware defence industry achieved of the fact that if we acquire significant progress in the last critical technologies from other 17 years regarding localization, countries, we may face the risk nationalization and global activity. of failure to use those systems Stating that Turkey was unable Prof. İsmail DEMİR - President of Defence at the most required time. We to produce even the most basic Industries DEFENCE TURKEY 244 ISSUE 91/2019

Presidency of the Republic of Turkey President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR stated that one of the most important indicators of development in the defence industry is the progress made in the aerospace industry. Emphasizing that unconditional cooperation between TUSAŞ and Turkey’s other aviation giant Turkish Airlines should be discussed as well, Prof. DEMİR, pointed out the importance of evaluating the extent of cooperation with other organizations within the framework of various incorporations and partnerships. Expressing his hope that the meeting will act as an important © Turkish Aerospace milestone for determining the vision towards the future, Prof. KOTİL indicated that HürJet, Presidency of Defence Industries DEMİR stated that, as Presidency, which is still in the prototype for the GökTürk replacement they will give their full support to phase, will make its first flight in satellite. TUSAŞ in this process. 2023. He also stated that National Indicating that they realized Chairman of the Board of Combat Aircraft will roll out from around half a billion dollars of the hangar in 2023, fly in 2026 and export in aircraft platforms, TUSAŞ Prof. Oğuz BORAT: will be delivered in 2029. KOTİL said: “Our goal is to raise “Our goal is to create 15 Expressing that they are on this figure to US$ 2 billion. We are thousand jobs in 10 years” their way to becoming a significant targeting for a turnover of US$ Chairman of the Board of player regarding helicopters, 2.6 Billion this year and intend TUSAŞ, Prof. Oğuz BORAT KOTİL stated that export activities to increase this figure up to US$ stated that during the 2-day for the T129 ATAK helicopter are 11 Billion in future. Our aim is to event they will discuss how to continuing and the T70 helicopter become a company that does not position their company regarding will begin to fly in 2020. KOTİL only meet the needs of the Turkish the developments and changes also said that the delivery of the Armed Forces but also secures in the sector, as well as how to GÖKBEY helicopter will start in successful exports. We are the act strategically in the next 10 2020 and the ATAK-2 helicopter 64th largest defence company years. Prof. BORAT underlined will make its maiden flight in 2024. among the top 100 in the world, that as TUSAŞ, their objective is In addition, KOTİL noted that and hopefully, we will reach the to become an integrator company, they submitted their offer to the 15th place in 10 years.” develop subsidiary industry, introduce significant progress, development, and innovation at a global scale and become a pioneer in the international conjuncture. BORAT said that they employ over 8 thousand personnel currently and they will increase this number to 15 thousand in the next 10 years with an engineer- based growth plan. KOTİL: “ATAK-2 Heavy Class Attack Helicopter to make its first flight in 2024” In his speech, President & CEO of TUSAŞ Temel KOTİL shared © Turkish Aerospace information about the projects carried out by the company. Temel KOTİL - President & CEO of Turkish Aerospace ISSUE 91/2019 245 DEFENCE TURKEY

Meteksan Defence Primed to Integrate YAKAMOS Sonar to I-Class Frigates Meteksan Defence General Manager Selçuk ALPARSLAN: “Behind our efforts, we have more than 10 years of experience, qualified engineering strength and a great infrastructure. We have acquired profound expertise from materials to systems. We consider all our assets and know-how in this field as critical and strategic investments for Turkey. One of the projects that this investment will benefit from is undoubtedly the I-Class frigates, which is the continuation of MİLGEM.” With the guidance and support of the Presidency of Defence © Meteksan Defence Industries (SSB) and Naval Forces Command, Meteksan Defence has assumed important roles for the industrialization, development and production of the YAKAMOS, which is the sonar of Turkey’s first indigenous warship design ADA (MİLGEM) Class frigates. Within the scope of these efforts, Meteksan Defence, which has reached an advanced level of experience in the field of sonar, is preparing to We also incorporated these would like to see the great support become the sonar supplier of the developments and improvements of the SSB, Naval Forces Command I-Class frigates built after the ADA in the first 2 vessels of the Project. and our shipyards, and we are sure Class. Currently, YAKAMOS sonars Behind our efforts, we have more to receive it”. have entered the inventory of 3 ADA than 10 years of experience, ALPARSLAN also emphasized Class Corvettes (TCG Heybeliada qualified manpower, important that they are aware of the fact (F-511), TCG Büyükada (F-512) and infrastructure and competent that they are also responsible for TCG Burgazada (F-513)) and been collaborations. From materials to the ecosystem due to the SSB’s serving operationally. Sonar has systems, we accumulated profound assignment of Meteksan Defence fulfilled many tasks in global seas expertise. We consider all our with the approach of the Center of with these ships. assets and know-how in this field Excellence in Underwater Acoustics Making assessments on the as critical and strategic investments and said, “All institutions and infrastructure investments they for Turkey. One of the projects for organizations that create value in made in the development process which this investment will pay the field of underwater acoustics, of YAKAMOS sonar, which has back is undoubtedly the I-Class including universities, research become one of the critical systems frigates, which is the continuation institutions, the private sector and of ADA class MILGEM corvettes, of MİLGEM. We are ready to serve Naval Forces Command should be Meteksan Defence General the I-Class frigates sonars with coordinated under a single roof and Manager Selçuk ALPARSLAN YAKAMOS which we have renewed get a share of the cake. They should said, “We have been performing and further developed in light of come together in collaboration activities in the field of underwater our experience. Today, Meteksan to create the Meteksan Defence acoustics since the establishment of Defence has reached a point where ecosystem, as Meteksan Defence is Meteksan Defence. In this context, it can compete with the world in the Turkey’s sonar company. Thus, we we progressed by working with the field of underwater acoustics. Our can add value to each other instead SSB and Naval Forces Command. target is to become a worldwide of competing in the country and we With the technology transfer sonar company in the next 10 years. can achieve the export target of US$ through ARMERKOM, we have In order to achieve this goal, we 200 million abroad. If we fail to unite accumulated know-how covering with this common mind today, then the entire sonar system comprising pressure of sustainability will bring the electronic systems and us to this point sooner or later; but algorithms. Regarding the 3rd and it will be a more challenging process 4th vessels of the MİLGEM project, than today. So, I believe the right we carried forward the torch that we approach is to compete abroad but took over with the developments to proactively create synergy within and improvements that we realized. the country now”. DEFENCE TURKEY 246 ISSUE 91/2019

Defence Cluster Companies Coalesced at the TSSK 6th Project Market The 6th “TSSK Project Market” was held in Ankara under the auspices of the Presidency of Defence Industries, in cooperation with ODTÜ, ODTÜ TEKNOKENT, Teknokent Defence Industry Cluster (TSSK), Ministry of Trade, TÜBİTAK, Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) and the Defence Industry Manufacturers Association (SaSaD), hosting more than 900 visitors Teknokent Defence Industry (TSSK), the leading cluster of defence, homeland security, aviation and the cybersecurity sector in the field of engineering and design, focused on “export” and “localization” issues during the Project Market event organized for the 6th time this year. Taking the floor at the opening ceremony of the event, TSSK Chairman of the Board Zeynep ÖKTEM pointed out the contributions of both cluster companies and the defence sector in the context of localization. Stating that they are aiming to © Defence Turkey contribute to the sustainability of the sector and to eliminate the made the following assessment: that defence industry companies problems caused by the monopoly “The global defence export market made a significant contribution to of foreign suppliers, ÖKTEM has an estimated value of US$100 Ankara’s ecosystem, Mr. ÖZDEBİR emphasized that localization is the Billion. Around 15 countries stated that 20% of the national only way to achieve independence generate this figure. The US and high-tech products are produced in the defence industry. Russia are in the first league with in Ankara. Referring to the indigenous the highest market share while ODTÜ Vice President Prof. Dr. platforms developed by the Turkish countries like Germany, England, Mehmet ZEYREK also stated that defence industry, Vice President of and France are in the second TSSK is continuing its efforts to Defence Industries Mustafa ŞEKER league. Turkey is currently in the develop domestic and national said, “Localization is one of the third league and we are aiming to technologies that will reduce most important issues. Many sub- increase our exports in the long foreign dependence in the defence systems used on these platforms term.” Indicating the exports of the industry. Underlining that TSSK are of foreign origin. This causes sector have increased continuously members undertake important a critical problem for our export in10 years, Mr. ŞEKER stressed tasks in large-scale projects activities. We have to focus on that the defence sector should aim such as ANKA, MİLGEM, ATAK, localization to provide indigenous higher and spend more time and HÜRKUŞ, ALTAY, and GÖKTÜRK, solutions.” Mr. ŞEKER stated that effort to increase this number. Mr. ZEYREK said, “Moreover, the relationship between the main Ankara Chamber of Industry contractor and sub-contractor (ASO) Chairman Nurettin ÖZDEBİR defence industry companies stated that the world is rapidly should be established in a healthy changing and the surrounding way. In addition, he underlined geography of Turkey will be at that they are working on a solution the center of the new world. Mr. which will improve the capabilities ÖZDEBİR emphasized that the of SMEs to meet the high standard activities of the sector companies product needs of the sector. are highly vital for the survival of Noting the importance of our country. “We need to master exports to meet the financing these changes by producing © Turkey Defence needs in the sector, Mr. ŞEKER higher technologies.” Pointing out Fatih ÜNAL ISSUE 91/2019 247 DEFENCE TURKEY

various products developed by years. Almost all our companies © Defence Turkey our members have started to be started to export products. used in the defence industries of However, when it comes to neighboring countries”. transonic and supersonic, we still Following the opening have a long way to go.” speeches, the program continued While discussing the TF-X with panels and booth visits. “The project, CAN stated that they Future of the Turkish Defence receive design support from a and Aviation Sector”, “Export” foreign aircraft company. “The and “Localization” issues were TF-X program is an enormous discussed in the panels attended project. Even the US is developing by prominent names of the sector. the F-35 project, which is currently Moderated by SDT Space and the biggest defence and aerospace Defence Managing Director Fatih Nurettin ÖZDEBİR and Prof. Mehmet program in the world’s history, ÜNAL, the Future of the Turkish ZEYREK with the joint support (financial Defence and Aviation Sector for other countries as well. We have and production contribution) Panel took place before the lunch Turkish Technic, an association of eight countries. We cannot break with the participation of of Turkish Airlines, working in manufacture and sell TF-X on our the following panelists; Head of commercial aviation with around own, so it should be and will be a Fixed-Wing Platforms Department 7,000 personnel and a turnover joint program. Therefore, we chose Abdurrahman Şeref CAN, of US$1 Billion. There is this BAE Systems as a sub-contractor Secretary-General of SaSaD concept called MRO (Maintenance of TAI. We describe this concept Hüseyin BAYSAK, and STM Deputy Repair & Overhaul) particularly as Foreign Collaboration Company General Manager Ömer KORKUT. in commercial aviation. Turkish (FCC). Currently, around 70-80 Head of Fixed-Wing Platforms Technic is the biggest MRO center British engineers are working on Department Abdurrahman Şeref in Turkey. There are also other TF-X design at TAI. Additionally, the CAN, as the initial speaker of MROs in our region, in the Gulf and engine is one of the problems that the panel, expressed his views in Europe, we live in an extremely must be solved. We established on the issues that the Turkish competitive world.” a company called TR Motor to defence sector should focus on Emphasizing that Turkey has provide a solution for the engine in the upcoming years. CAN also a labor advantage in production, issue. Moreover, exporting our presented brief information about CAN also indicated that Turkey product is very important for us. We the history of Turkish aviation has a remarkable talent in delivery do not accept any restrictions while regarding the importance of the and quality. “When we talk about working with a foreign partner.” TF-X Project for Turkey. “Our production, our country has the In his speech, SaSaD Secretary aviation adventure begins in the capability to deliver both platforms General Hüseyin BAYSAK 1910s with the Balkan War. The and sub-components. Turkish mentioned SaSaD’s suggestions Turkish Air Force was among companies, especially TAI, are for improving the main contractor the first aircraft users. Following producing parts for two major and sub-contractor relationship to the establishment of the Turkish aircraft manufacturers. The main establish an efficient Ecosystem in Aeronautical Association in 1925, reason why our companies are the defence sector. Explaining the we started to manufacture fixed- preferred in the international market overall structure of the ecosystem, wing platforms in different places is the man-hour capacity. We’re BAYSAK stated that they are facing of Turkey such as Kayseri, Ankara, very competitive in this field and a complex network. “We can define and Istanbul. In 20-25 years, we made significant progress in the the ecosystem as a complex produced around four hundred last 10-15 years. It is not possible aircraft. However, after 1950 we for European and American started to buy existing platforms companies to compete against from foreign countries. This our prices especially in airframe situation continued until the 1974 construction. Turkish companies Cyprus embargo.” also have a remarkable talent in on- Stating that there are three main time delivery and product quality.” issues regarding air platforms, CAN In his speech, CAN also emphasized Turkey’s advantages pointed out that the Turkish on these issues. “We approach defence industry has the capability the air platform from three main to design its own products. “Our points. Design, production, and country is capable of designing maintenance. Both the civilian its own platforms. These are and defence sector have excellent mostly sub-sonic platforms such capabilities when it comes to as UAVs, helicopters, and training © Defence Turkey maintenance. We provide services aircraft (HÜRKUŞ). We have really not only for our own platforms but improved ourselves in the last 10 Abdurrahman Şeref CAN DEFENCE TURKEY 248 ISSUE 91/2019

Policy and Strategy Document was Product-Technology Development published in 1998 with a decision and Employment considering the of the Council of Ministers in order steady increase of 3-4% for two to define the defence-related years before 2018.” priorities of the country. According The last speaker of the panel, to this decree, the Ministry of STM Deputy General Manager National Defence will prepare Ömer KORKUT stated that they a list of Critical Technologies & contribute to the future of the Products and update it every year. sector by providing creative and Consequently, the industrialists sustainable solutions with STM can create an investment road Thinktech. “STM Thinktech was map to develop new products actually established to fill a gap in and technologies, acquire new Turkey. We aim to shape the future skills, build a workforce and start of the civilian sector by introducing business partnerships. These new technologies with our 28 © Turkey Defence strategies and policies will provide years of experience in the defence Hüseyin BAYSAK national and critical defence industry. Since November 2017, we network or interconnected system. industry capabilities to strengthen organized three seminars.” In this context, it is evident that the sovereignty, security and Continuing his speech, we are facing a complex network economy of our country.” KORKUT elaborated STM’s vision in the defence sector ecosystem BAYSAK also made and future activities on autonomous with relevant State Institutions, assessments on the issues of systems, artificial intelligence and Ministries, Armed Forces, improving the procurement cybersecurity. Noting that the Procurement Authorities, Sector process and strengthening defence autonomous systems are used players (domestic/foreign), and procurement management. extensively in the world, KORKUT Industrial Assets. Therefore, the “Procurement authorities and indicated that they have already procurement process has a very industrialists should not only started to replace conventional critical role in the sustainability follow the contractual process platforms. “The platforms are now of the main contractor and sub- but manage risk sharing between gradually evolving from manned contractor relationship in this the state and the industrialist to unmanned platforms they are complex network.” and reflect it in the contracts. getting smaller and more effective. Emphasizing that one of Authorities should announce the While this is more evident in air the main duties of each State/ annual procurement programs platforms, the technology that Government is to defend the (with a deadline and budget) developing countries now begin country and ensure the safety of for transparency and contact to build are smaller unmanned its citizens, BAYSAK said, “ The the industrialists both before submarines. The land platforms armed forces and independent and during the program.” are also shifting towards defence industry are two powers BAYSAK emphasized that the more agile, smaller, and lethal that stand out the most on this procurement management needs unmanned systems. This is since matter. In order to coordinate these to be strengthened to meet robotic technologies with artificial two powers in a proper way, we the requirements of the Armed intelligence will replace these should improve the performance of Forces in a timely, cost-effective conventional platforms. Because the defence procurement process. and ingenious way, “A Defence they want robots to perform tasks Otherwise, the capabilities of Industry Advisory Council should defined as “3D” (Dangerous, Dirty the Turkish Defence Industry be established to develop the and Dull).” will gradually diminish, and the defence industry and manage the important future projects will be procurement process by providing procured from foreign sources.” recommendations and annual BAYSAK stated that they focus reports to the president and the on three main suggestions to parliament.” prevent this situation. “As SaSaD, Regarding the export figures of we have three suggestions to the Turkish defence and aviation improve the defence procurement sector, BAYSAK shared the process. Defining and implementing following information, “According defence industry policy, improving to the Defence and Aerospace the procurement process, Exporters’ Association data, and strengthening defence defence industry exports increased procurement management.” by 17% compared to the previous Expressing his views on the year and reached US$2.035 Billion. definition and implementation of This figure indicates a positive defence industry policy, BAYSAK picture in sector performance data, © Turkey Defence said, “ The Defence Industry particularly Total Sales Amount, Dr. Ömer KORKUT ISSUE 91/2019 249 DEFENCE TURKEY

KORKUT addressed the importance of localization © Defence Turkey concerning the sub-systems and engines and pointed out solutions in the energy issue. “We have made significant investments in autonomous systems, in the last three years. Our attack drone KARGU has already entered the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces and National Police. Since we could not buy these attack drones from our allied countries when we needed them, we developed a solution with our own resources. The system entered the inventory in a short period of two and a half years. Our studies on fixed-wing platforms are still ongoing.” Noting the importance of localization for the sub-systems as the defensive when necessary. focus on these fields.” and particularly the engine, Discussing artificial Unlike the previous Project KORKUT emphasized that power intelligence in the last part of his Market events, a special section supply is another issue to be speech, KORKUT advised that with a guest speaker was held solved. “The engine is the biggest Teknokent companies should this year. Attending the 6th challenge. Although they may focus on sub-technologies in Project Market as a guest speaker, seem like simple components, we these three areas with innovative historian Prof. Dr. İlber ORTAYLI still buy the engines that meet our approaches. “Artificial intelligence delivered a speech on the “History performance specs from foreign is indispensable for autonomous of the Turkish Defence Industry.” countries. The same situation systems and unmanned vehicles. Thus, the participants had the applies to batteries as well. When It is also a new area of expertise opportunity to listen to Prof. Dr. considering the swarm capability in cybersecurity. There is a İlber ORTAYLI for the first time at (more than 40 drones), we need severe lack of manpower not a defence industry event. sub-components to power these only in our country but also in The project markets allowed systems. We should acquire the the world. We implement artificial more than 200 companies to ability to mass-produce platforms intelligence in our cybersecurity exhibit their products, and hosted locally in high numbers.” activities to close the workforce over 4 thousand visitors and Emphasizing that Turkey needs gap with innovative solutions and prepared the ground for nearly two to be proactive in cybersecurity, approaches. There is significant thousand B2B-meetings so far. KORKUT said, “NATO defines the business potential in this area. This year’s event took place with cybersecurity as the 5th domain Therefore, we recommend that the participation of 55 companies after the sea, air, land, and space. all cluster members, especially and more than 900 visitors, holding If we analyze both world wars, Teknokent companies, should over 300 meetings. these conflicts always occurred as a result of economic disputes. We are witnessing the manifestations of this in cyberspace now. For example, Australia was hit by an overwhelming cyber campaign in the last month. Cyberwarfare is asymmetrical in its core; thus, we must be proactive against it. We can predict and prevent events in the cyber environment with threat intelligence. So far, we have always considered cybersecurity as cyber defence. However, with the introduction of the hack-back concept (counter-attacking against cyber-attackers), we need to think © Defence Turkey of the offensive measures as much DEFENCE TURKEY 250 ISSUE 91/2019

Defence Industry Vocational Education to be Provided The Protocol regarding the Development of Vocational and Technical Education was signed between the Ministry of National Education and the Presidency of Defence Industries. Through this protocol, workshop and laboratory teachers will be given theoretical and practical vocational training in line with current technology. The aim is to train the trainers by 2023 The Ministry of National Education and the Presidency of Defence Industries signed a protocol on the Development of Vocational and Technical Education. The Minister of National Education Ziya SELÇUK, President of Defence Industries Prof. İsmail DEMİR, representatives of the Ministry and SSB, as well as officials from defence companies such as Aselsan, Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ), Roketsan, Havelsan, © SSB STM and TEI attended the signature ceremony. vocational training will be given to organizations after the signature The protocol covers training workshop and laboratory teachers of this main protocol will also be in the fields of big data, artificial by the SSB in line with current provided by the SSB. intelligence, cyber security, technology. With the training of trainers, the aircraft technology, avionics Within the scope of the objective is to reach students at the systems, information technology, protocol, the SSB will also provide secondary level, to raise experts electrical-electronic technology, support for the coordination of in these fields and to increase industrial automation technology, awareness activities such as awareness in the defence industry. shipbuilding, machine technology, meetings, seminars, conferences, By 2023, training of 2023 trainers metal technology, motor vehicle competitions for the development of is aimed within this scope and as a technology, design technology, vocational and technical education result, the expectation is to fill the aircraft maintenance and renewable in this field and in-service training qualified manpower deficit in our energy technology. activities to be organized for domain defence industry and to overcome In order to increase the teachers. The coordination activities the deficiencies of vocational professional knowledge and skills for the award of sub-protocols activities related to technical of the trainers in these determined between the Ministry of National education. areas, theoretical and practical of Education and defence industry Başak HASSOY Appointed as Deputy General Manager of ONUR Mühendislik A.Ş. Başak HASSOY was appointed at Middle East Technical University, as the Deputy General Manager of Department of Urban and Regional ONUR Mühendislik A.Ş. as of March Planning. 4, 2019. She has served in executive HASSOY began her career with level positions at various companies AGS Holding as an Industrial Planning in the defence industry for more than Supervisor, she then assumed 25 years. executive positions at TUSAŞ, SDT As a graduate from Gazi A.Ş. and GATE Elektronik A.Ş., University, Faculty of Architecture, respectively. HASSOY recently Department of Urban and Regional served as a Director at STM A.Ş. and Planning in 1992, HASSOY then was executing STM’s R&D projects in completed her Master’s degree in the field of Radar and Simulation over the field of Industrial Engineering the last 4 years. ISSUE 91/2019 251 DEFENCE TURKEY

FNSS Receives the Brandon Hall Award in 3 Separate Categories with its “Reliable Human Resources Consultancy” Project FNSS received awards in the Resources Director Mehpare ALP performance evaluations, competition “Best HR Data Analytics”, “Best pointed out that, in order to achieve evaluations and training were Human Resources Management this, they performed one-on-one examined together with all department Innovation” and “Best HR Strategy dialogues with employees and that heads. Inspirational and dedicated and Measurement Model” categories they were attentive to listen to their practices were acknowledged in the for its project named “Reliable Human ideas via the use of surveys. ALP meetings and improvement actions Resources Consultancy”. The awards also mentioned that while preparing were determined. were given at a ceremony held in for this project, they attended many As one of the most important Palm Beach, Florida, United States, international conferences and listened awards in the business world, the on January 24th. The focus of the to best practices, and they also Brandon Hall Excellence Awards project was the efficient human performed benchmarking studies with have been awarded since 1994 by resources, and gold medals in three those who are best in the sector and Brandon Hall, a leading independent separate categories were awarded. in their field. research and analysis company. FNSS’s project was evaluated In order to share the results Amongst other companies that were amongst 500 different projects by a obtained from the Human Resources eligible to receive medals were global jury of independent professionals who Analytics project with management, companies in different sectors such are recognized worldwide and FNSS meetings were held on ‘Reliable as Accenture, Bank of America, Cisco succeeded in becoming the first Human Resources Consultancy’. Systems, Dell EMC, Deloitte, Google, company from Turkey that received During the meetings, data collected IBM, PepsiCo, PwC, SAP, Siemens three gold medals for its projects. under the topics of employee and Walmart. Noting the importance of hearing statistics, recruitment and work the voice of employees, FNSS Human volume analyses, working hours, Turkey Hosts Boeing’s Leadership Training for Female Staff of the Qatar Air Force In order to strengthen its global our determination in achieving joint Commander Colonel Hamad H. business partnerships and to success in aviation and growing Al-IBRAHIM said that such training contribute to the training of qualified together. Hosting the valued members would build a bridge between Boeing individuals in the rapidly growing of the Qatar Air Force in İstanbul and the Qatar Air Force, and that aviation sector, Boeing organized within the scope of this training more women officers and civilians a training program to improve the program reflects the spirit of our from other state agencies would be competencies of female officers and strong business alliance with Qatar encouraged to join the Air Transport employees of the Qatar Air Force in and Turkey as well as the exemplary Squadron. İstanbul. relations between the two countries. Extending his thanks to Boeing for The program was particularly As a woman leader in the aviation meeting their training demands, Air designed for the development of industry, I am also very pleased that Transport Fleet Deputy Commander leadership and communication Boeing and the Qatar Air Force are Colonel Hamed Al-Qahtani pointed skills by the Boeing Global Learning investing in the female workforce and out that this training program would Institute for female officers and supporting them to become leaders further strengthen the relations employees that will operate the Qatar of the future”. between the Qatar Air Force and Air Force’s Boeing platforms. Boeing 7 women officers and employees Boeing as well as between Qatar Turkey General Manager and Country from the Qatar Air Force as well as and Turkey. Al-QATANI stated that Representative Ayşem SARGIN said, Boeing trainers participated in the they wish such joint efforts continue “Boeing has long-standing and strong program. Throughout the program, with the arrival of the new Boeing relations with both Qatar and Turkey. participants were encouraged to be platforms in Qatar, and that more While Boeing’s business partnerships open to research, strengthen their women officers join the Qatar Air with Qatar and Turkey serve as a comprehension and to share their Force. model in many areas, they also show experiences. Qatar Air Force’s Fleet DEFENCE TURKEY 252 ISSUE 91/2019

The Groundbreaking Ceremony of Aselsan Konya Weapon Systems Inc. Konya Weapon Systems Inc. was established by 24 Konya © Aselsan companies and Aselsan as a partnership with Konya Defence Industry Inc. The company will play a leading role in the production of weapons and weapons systems. The Factory’s groundbreaking ceremony was held with the participation of official delegations in Konya on 21 March. The factory will be built on a 300 thousand square meter area near the Konya airport. This factory is established with the name Aselsan Konya Weapon Systems Inc. with 49 percent of its shares owned by Konya Defence Industry rapid progress to this end. This the league of the top fifty export Inc. while the remaining 51 percent investment will be a critical step companies within a short span of belongs to Aselsan. An investment towards the main objective of time”. of US$ 65 million is expected to minimizing foreign dependency be made in the factory for the as well as achieving regional 18 Different Countries are production of remote-controlled development. Today, we are weapon systems and the weapon laying the foundation of a facility in Utilizing Aselsan Remote systems that currently could not which not only the production, test Controlled Weapons be manufactured in the country. and integration activities will be The Remote-Controlled In his speech at the conducted, but also the foundation Weapon Systems developed groundbreaking ceremony, Vice of a facility that will serve as a indigenously by Aselsan are being President of the Defence Industries design and innovation center for utilized by the Turkish Armed Mustafa Murat ŞEKER mentioned weapons and weapon systems. Forces and National Police within that the defence industry has Additionally, this company is our the country, and they have been made great progress in the last country’s first “Spin–Off company.” included in the inventory of 18 15 years. Vice President ŞEKER: I would like to thank everyone who different foreign countries. Over “We have been manufacturing contributed to the realization of three thousand Aselsan Remote- many devices and systems and this project”. Controlled Weapon Systems are exporting them. Still, it’s not Konya Defence Industry being utilized over thirty different sufficient. We have more ambitious Inc. President and CEO Ibrahim platforms in the country and targets. In order to achieve these KOYUNCU expressed that they abroad. Weapon Systems are targets, infrastructure and human were witnessing a historical providing services in wide range resources across our country moment and said, “Konya of areas in land platforms; from should be mobilized. I consider has served as a capital to this armored personnel carrier vehicles this company as a great example geography, and together with to Main Battle Tanks, from fixed for this.” Aselsan, a leader in the defence platforms to howitzers. Similarly, Aselsan Chairman, President industry, are building cooperation in naval platforms the system & CEO Prof. Haluk GÖRGÜN: together. We have significant functions in utilization areas “As is known, our country’s targets. We plan to be among extending from fast intervention competence in developing military systems and introducing these developed systems to the service of friendly and allied nations in the international arena has been increasing day by day. Our country has put forth great will in the development and indigenization of its own independent systems and has dedicated itself to achieving © Aselsan ISSUE 91/2019 253 DEFENCE TURKEY

boats to frigates, from fast patrol boats to landing ships. The Remote-Controlled Weapon Systems (RCWS) were developed to achieve effective defence against asymmetric threats by being integrated over land, naval and air platforms. Machine guns and automatic cannons, the 40mm automatic grenade launcher and anti-tank missiles are being used in the Remote-Controlled Weapon Systems. With the help of the electro-optical units enabling night © Aselsan and day precision surveillance capacity and stabilization, target due to the lack of domestic foreign dependency on these tracking and ballistic computation alternatives. This causes negative weapons. As a result of the capabilities maintain the effective impacts such as high costs and analyses conducted within this utilization of the weapon’s lengthy procurement processes scope, the aforesaid investment firepower. These weapon systems and problems occur from time to was realized in Konya after the are able to operate under all types time due to the restrictions and evaluation of factors such as the of weather conditions, night and embargoes imposed on the final support of institutions, interest of day. user countries. Aselsan’s Remote- investors, existence of production Controlled Weapon Systems in infrastructure, experience in the Aselsan Increases Competition nearly 13 different calibers and weapons industry, the status with RCWS in 13 Different standards are being developed of developed university and and manufactured indigenously technology development zones, Calibers and Standards through Aselsan’s own resources fire and test fields, coordinated Many machine guns and together with the sub-industry activities executed towards the automatic cannons that are being companies with seasoned know- indigenization of the defence utilized in the aforementioned how and experience. Aselsan aims industry and Konya’s environment systems are currently being to generate more competitive and enabling the production of weapon imported from foreign companies rapid solutions by eliminating systems. Turkish Aerospace’s Bursa R&D Center Inaugurated

Turkish Aerospace continues of Uludağ University Prof. Yusuf Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa its activities in technology ULCAY, Rector of Bursa Technical Technical University and Yalova development and training of University Prof. Arif KARADEMİR, University will be trained within skilled human resources. The aim ULUTEK Technology Center the scope of the Intern Engineer of the R&D center, which was Director Prof. Mehmet KANIK Program at the center, which was established on an area of 174 and Turkish Aerospace-Uludağ established in order to contribute m2 in the ULUTEK Technology University R&D Center Director to the indigenous product design Development Zone at the Bursa Prof. Kemal FİDANBOYLU. In his of TUSAŞ and to develop solutions Uludağ University Görükle opening remarks, Chairman of to the problems encountered by Campus, is to develop solutions Board of Turkish Aerospace Prof. conducting joint R&D projects with for the company’s indigenous Oğuz BORAT said, “In our R&D universities and major industrial product designs. 24 students centers, that will form the core staff organizations in Bursa. that will support TUSAŞ’s R&D of technological developments, we TUSAŞ plans to expand its activities have been working since will continue our efforts to support range of qualified engineers and December. The opening ceremony training our intelligent minds is continuing its efforts to provide was held by the Chairman of that will ensure the continuity of qualified human resources with Board of Turkish Aerospace Prof. innovation and to develop their the required PhD degree within Oğuz BORAT, Head of Strategy creative thinking”. the scope of the TÜBİTAK Industry and Technology Management The successful Faculty of PhD Program Protocol signed with Prof. Fahrettin ÖZTÜRK, Rector Engineering students studying at Uludağ University. DEFENCE TURKEY 254 ISSUE 91/2019

International Flight Training School: First Two M-346 Aircraft Landed into the Italian Air Force’s 61st Wing Base The first two new Leonardo’s and well-established operational pilots move to fighters and will M-346 aircrafts, part of the expertise. The reinforcement enable it to also meet the demand International Flight Training School of the 61st Wing to achieve the for pilot training from foreign air (IFTS) project, joined the other 18 highest operational capability is forces while foreseeing a possible Italian Air Force’s M-346s at 61st core to the establishment of the further expansion with another Wing’s base in Galatina (Lecce), in IFTS. This goal will be achieved base in Italy. Southern Italy. The new airplanes starting from 2020 when the The Italian Air Force’s modular will be used to meet the growing brand-new integrated training syllabus has already proven its demand for training services system arrives in Galatina. This effectiveness to train students at the IFTS, established under system is based on the M-345 HET to the requirements of many air the Leonardo-Italian Air Force – High Efficiency Trainer aircraft forces. Many have already been Agreement signed in July 2018 (designated T-345 by the Air Force) trained at the 61st Wing Air and aimed at strengthening the which will progressively replace Base to transition to 4th and 5th training services delivered by the the T-339A (used for the Phase II generation fighters. Air Force. of training) and the T-339C (used Operational training, carried The Leonardo-Italian Air Force for the Phase III). out by the Italian Air Force with IFTS Agreement was inspired by The IFTS will have Phase IV - the T-346A, prepares pilots to the common decision of these Lead In to Fighter Training – LIFT transition to the latest-generation two preeminent national entities - at the core of its activities before combat aircraft including the to foster synergies to the benefit Eurofighter and the F-35. The of the Country: combining the Galatina Air Force Base is also capabilities of the largest Italian equipped with LVC (Live, Virtual industrial player in the aerospace, and Constructive Simulation) defence and security sectors with technology including the advanced the Air Force’s expertise in the M-346 simulator, enabling trainees military flight training domain. on the ground to interact with The Galatina Air Base will play pilots in the air, flying real aircraft, a key role leveraging on its long during the same training missions. ISSUE 91/2019 255 DEFENCE TURKEY

Leonardo Eyes Enhanced Firefighting Configuration for its C-27J Aircraft to Expand Multirole Capabilities Complementing its rugged and reliable capabilities in extreme conditions, the firefighting configuration will benefit C-27J customers. Humanitarian assistance and support in the event of natural disasters are the types of missions typically performed by tactical transport aircraft such as the versatile Leonardo C-27J Spartan

19th, March 2019 - The 16th Aerial Firefighting Europe event returns to Nimes, France, 19th & 20th March with a new entry, the C-27J in firefighting configuration. The C-27J firefighter with roll-on/ roll-off Fire Attack System (FAS) made by Simplex Aerospace – the world leader of advanced aerial application systems - represents an effective solution in airborne firefighting technology and capability. This enhanced firefighter configuration is a flexible solution, ideal for enhancing the capabilities of the C-27J multi- mission aircraft with significantly lower acquisition and operating costs than a dedicated firefighting platform. The Simplex Fire Attack System can be easily installed the new baseline configuration innovative solution to enhance or removed by a small team in are also being offered as a retrofit the C-27J’s firefighting potential. approximately 60-90 minutes via to current operators that want to The SCODEV scooping device the aircraft’s rear loading ramp. upgrade their C-27J fleet. will provide increased operational No major structural modifications While offering the C-27J flexibility by allowing the water are required to the airframe. Firefighter with the Simplex tank to be filled from a stretch of The main tank has a maximum Aerospace roll-on/roll-off Fire water, without the need to return capacity of 10,600 l (2,800 gal Attack System, Leonardo, in to base. The system will provide US). 568 l (150 gal US) of foam collaboration with the European a scooping device for the safe retardant can also be added. The SCODEV Consortium, is also loading of water (sea, lakes, firefighting system is one of the studying and testing a further rivers) from around 30m above options that C-27J customers the surface, with a roll-on / roll- can add to the C-27J Spartan off approach to allow the aircraft new baseline configuration which different roles between firefighting, incorporates a brand-new avionics emergency support (medevac) system designed to comply with and transport. Next Generation Air Traffic Control Eighty-five C-27J Spartans requirements, new cockpit control have already been ordered by panels and LED aircraft lights. the Air Forces of Italy, Greece, Operators will enjoy improved Bulgaria, Lithuania, Romania, operational cost and performance Slovakia, United States, Mexico, within the aircraft flyaway price. Australia, Peru, Kenya, Morocco, The firefighting capability and Chad and Zambia. DEFENCE TURKEY 256 ISSUE 91/2019

F-35C Achieves Initial Operational Capability The Commander, Naval Air “The F-35C is ready for Joint Strike Fighter community,” Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps operations, ready for combat and said CAPT Max McCoy, commodore Deputy Commandant for Aviation ready to win,” said Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Joint Strike jointly announced that the aircraft Naval Air Forces, Vice Admiral Fighter Wing. “Their commitment carrier variant of the Joint Strike DeWolfe Miller. “We are adding an to mission delivered fifth generation Fighter, the F-35C Lightning II, met incredible weapon system into the capability to the carrier air wing, all requirements and achieved Initial arsenal of our Carrier Strike Groups making us more combat effective Operational Capability (IOC). that significantly enhances the than ever before. We will continue to The Feb. 28 announcement capability of the joint force.” learn and improve ways to maintain comes shortly after the Department Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore and sustain F-35C as we prepare of the Navy’s first F-35C squadron, is the home-base for the Navy’s for first deployment. The addition of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) Joint Strike Fighter Wing, Navy F-35C to existing Carrier Air Wing 147, completed aircraft carrier F-35C fleet squadrons and the capability ensures that we can fight qualifications aboard USS Carl Fleet Replacement Squadron and win in contested battlespace Vinson (CVN 70) and received Safe- (FRS), VFA-125 that trains Navy now and well into the future.” For-Flight Operations Certification. and Marine Corps CVN-based Meanwhile, Rear Admiral In order to declare IOC, the Joint Strike Fighter pilots. To Dale Horan, director, USN F-35C first operational squadron must accommodate the F-35C program Fleet Integration Office said, “The be properly manned, trained and at NAS Lemoore, several facilities F-35C will revolutionize capability equipped to conduct assigned were built or remodeled to facilitate and operating concepts of aircraft missions in support of fleet specific F-35C requirements carrier-based naval aviation using operations. This includes having 10 with regard to maintenance and advanced technologies to find, fix Block 3F, F-35C aircraft, requisite training, including a Pilot Fit and assess threats and, if necessary, spare parts, support equipment, Facility, Centralized Engine Repair track, target and engage them in all tools, technical publications, training Facility, Pilot Training Center and contested environments,” adding programs and a functional Autonomic a newly-remodeled hangar. Future “This accomplishment represents Logistic Information System (ALIS). projects are planned as additional years of hard work on the part of Additionally, the ship that Navy squadrons transition into the the F-35 Joint Program Office and supports the first squadron must F-35C. The Marine Corps plans to Naval Aviation Enterprise. Our focus possess the proper infrastructure, transition four F-35C squadrons has now shifted to applying lessons qualifications and certifications. that will be assigned to Carrier Air learned from this process to future Lastly, the Joint Program Office, Wings for deployments. squadron transitions, and preparing industry, and Naval Aviation must “We’re very proud of what our VFA-147 for their first overseas demonstrate that all procedures, Sailors have accomplished in the deployment.” processes and policies are in place to sustain operations.