Zitat:ASELSAN Joins EFES-2024 Exercise
24 May 2024, 09:22 2 mins

Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN Joins EFES-2024 Exercise
ASELSAN will display more than 70 of its defence products in the EFES-2024 exercise conducted in İzmir. The products in the exhibition include: The ASELFLIR-600 EO system. MİLKAR-3A3 electronic attack system. SURALP weapon locating radar. AURA multi-purpose AESA radar. ASELSAN’s systems, like KORKUT 35 mm SPAAG, are also used during the exercise. ASELFLIR-600 was previously displayed during TEKONFEST 2023 İzmir. The large-sized EO system with higher performance than ASELFLIR-500 is being developed for AKINCI and AKSUNGUR UCAVs. SURALP weapon locating radar is in service with the Turkish Land Forces. The radar can detect rocket, artillery shell, and mortar (RAM) threats up to a range of 250 km. SURALP’s trajectory-finding capabilities are important for a precise and immediate counter-fire. AURA is being developed as a small, multi-use radar. The AESA radar will be able to detect UAVs and low-flying aircraft at longer ranges and have provisions for multi-faced use. Additionally, the radar will have a secondary detection capability against RAM threats. EFES-2024 Exercise is conducted in İzmir with participation from 48 countries, making it among the largest in Europe in terms of scale.

Zitat:HİSAR-A and HİSAR-O in the Land Forces exercise
by Abdihakim KALALE June 20, 2024
HİSAR-A and HİSAR-O in the Land Forces exercise
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HİSAR-A and HİSAR-O air defence systems were used in the Air Defence Command and Control Exercise.

According to the sharing made on the official X account of the Ministry of National Defence, HİSAR A+ and HİSAR O+ air defence systems developed with domestic and national means were used in the Land Forces Air Defence Command and Control Exercise organized by the Land Forces Command.

HİSAR A+ (Low Altitude Air Defence Missile System) and HİSAR O+ (Medium Altitude Air Defence Missile System), which entered the inventory as of 2021, impressed with the performance they showed in the exercise. In addition, the relevant systems were also used in the exercise held in 2022.

Zitat:ASELSAN achieves firsts in NATO Exercise
by Kazım Mutlu June 27, 2024
ASELSAN achieves firsts in NATO Exercise
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Türkiye participated in the NATO Ramstein Legacy 2024 Integrated Air and Missile Defense Exercise held in Romania with ASELSAN systems, and successfully demonstrated its NATO integration by strengthening its air defense capacity.

Taking its place in the exercise with its products, ASELSAN is present with Transportable Battery Command Control Operation Center (HAKİM-ADOC/T), Fire Control Device (KORKUT 130/35), Pedestal Mounted Stinger (KMS ZIPKIN) and MANPADS Team Equipment systems. In the exercise, ASELSAN Systems took their place as the first short-range air defense systems to conduct an integrated air defense exercise with NATO elements of Türkiye.

Zitat:Delivery of Anti-tank vehicles and Radars to the Land Forces
by Kazım Mutlu July 7, 2024
Delivery of Anti-tank vehicles and Radars to the Land Forces
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The Ministry of National Defense announced that the acceptance activities of various OMTAS Turret Armored Anti-Tank Vehicles and Mobile Mortar Detection Radar were completed by the Land Forces Command.

The Ministry of National Defense organized a weekly press briefing on current issues, primarily the activities of the Ministry. The meeting, conducted by the Press and Public Relations Advisor Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, provided remarkable information on current operations on our borders, neutralized terrorists, and the training and exercise activities of our forces.

Zitat:ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production
09 Jul 2024, 05:23 2 mins

Weapon / Missile
ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production
ROKETSAN’s ÇAKIR compact cruise missile for a variety of platforms has entered serial production, according to Spain-based news site Defensa. Production will likely start not only for Turkiye but also for the export customer(s), as at least one deal was signed for export in 2023.

ÇAKIR was tested for the first time in 2023 spring from an AKINCI UCAV. In 2024’s first quarter, the missile successfully hit a target at sea using its IIR seeker. In time, ÇAKIR will be integrated into fighter jets, naval platforms, and ROKETSAN’s BARBAROS coastal defence complex.

ÇAKIR, with a range of 150 km, offers various guidance and warhead options to fulfil different needs. The seeker options include IIR, RF, Hybrid (RF+IIR), and swarm sensor; three options for the 70 kg warhead are available: HE-FRAG, penetrating-shaped charge, and thermobaric. In Turkish service, ÇAKIR is expected to be used by the Air Force, Navy, and the National Intelligence Agency.

The first export customer might have ordered the missile for AKINCI UCAVs because the UCAV is the first platform to fire the missile. A surface-launched missile version will follow as design changes like booster and folding fins will be made.

Zitat:GÜRZ Air Defence System Spotted in TRNC Parade
20 Jul 2024, 06:48 2 mins

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GÜRZ Air Defence System Spotted in TRNC Parade
ASELSAN’s GÜRZ hybrid air defence system has been spotted in a parade conducted in the TRNC for the 50th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation. The gun-missile air defence system onboard a Seyit 8x8 truck of Anadolu Savunma was present in the parade, displaying various ground vehicles.

Turkiye has made a large-scale exhibition of its new defence equipment with the arrival of AKINCI UCAVs, TCG İstanbul (F515) frigate’s appearance and GÜRZ in TRNC. GÜRZ is set to serve in the Turkish Armed Forces as a solution combining a 35 mm gun capable of firing ATOM airburst munition and two types of short-range missiles. The first missile will be GÖKSUR (BOZDOĞAN AAM variant) or HİSAR-A for a range of approximately 15 km, while the other will be a smaller CLOS-type missile with low cost. The sensor suite consists of four AESA radar panels (Likely to be AURA) and a fire control radar with onboard EO/IR. The 360-degree coverage of AESA radar panels is an advantage in asymmetric scenarios like kamikaze UAV attacks.

Zitat:Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan AAMs Enter the Inventory
29 Jul 2024, 03:36 2 mins

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Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan AAMs Enter the Inventory
Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır has announced the entry of Turkiye's indigenous air-to-air missiles to the inventory at TUBİTAK's 61 anniversary. Turkish Defence Ministry has not made any statement yet. The introduction might be revealed on a routine Thursday press briefing.

TÜBİTAK SAGE has developed Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan AAMs, marking a significant step towards ending Turkiye's dependence on U.S.-made AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles used on F-16 fighters. This indigenous development not only enhances Turkiye's self-reliance in defence technology but also strengthens its strategic position in the region.

The Gökdoğan BVRAAM, equipped with an active radar seeker and a range of 100 km, represents a significant leap in missile technology. Its use of a laser proximity fuse with sensors around the missile to increase resistance against jamming in the terminal phase is a testament to its advanced design. Bozdoğan WVRAAM is significantly larger and faster than AIM-9 missiles.

The missile weighs 140 kg and reaches a speed of more than Mach 4, whereas AIM-9X weighs 85 kg and reaches a speed of Mach 2.5. In addition to the F-16, the missiles will be used on other combat aircraft like KAAN fighter and KIZILELMA unmanned fighter. ASELSAN will also use the missiles on its new air defence systems:

GÜRZ hybrid air defence system

GÖKSUR PDMS (Bozdoğan)

GÖKDEMİR medium-range air defence system (Gökdoğan and alternatively Bozdoğan)

Following the two missiles, TÜBİTAK SAGE's former Director, Gürcan Okumuş, initiated the Gökhan liquid fuel ramjet-powered air-to-air missile to have a longer range and better kinematic performance than Gökdoğan

(01.08.2024, 11:37)Grolanner schrieb: Kommt das nur mir so vor, als würden die Türken quasi wöchentlich neue Systeme entwickeln und einführen?
Gefühlt zumindest mehr, als vom Rest der Welt öffentlich wird.

Bei der Schlagzahl stellt sich mir die Frage, ob "das Zeug auch was taugt", mal abseits von den Drohnen, oder ob das nur Publicity für die Allmachtsfantasien eines gewissen Herren ist.

Meine Erfahrungen mit Arbeit in der Türkei sind begrenzt und auch durchwachsen, aber auf Grund derer kann ich mir nicht vorstellen, dass diese Systeme auch wirklich (alle) performant sind.