This might be part of it with a 4 round Sungur launcher??
A distinctive ARES 'crown' for the 4th Barbaros class FFG under production indicating the modernization of the other 3 FFG.
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This might be part of it with a 4 round Sungur launcher??
A distinctive ARES 'crown' for the 4th Barbaros class FFG under production indicating the modernization of the other 3 FFG.
@CasualObserver...why the angry face?
Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t meant as a personal attack or anything. But in general, posting such YT reports doesn’t really add anything new to the discussion. You could share dozens of them, and most would just take up space without offering real value. If someone is genuinely interested in a piece of equipment and wants to learn more, they can easily look it up on YT themselves.
i would say at least if you have watched a video and thought it worth sharing, then it would be more serviceable to give a summary of the points you found interesting so subsequent readers don't each have to duplicate the time spent parsing the entire video.
that said, youtube videos are invariably content aggregators so it would be even better to simply direct our attention to the original source material.
that said, youtube videos are invariably content aggregators so it would be even better to simply direct our attention to the original source material.
Inventor Polymer Scientist Making F-35s Invisible, Ergün Kırlıkovalı: "We're Developing New Material for KAAN"
After the "Creative Thinking, Innovation, and Education Panel," Ergün Kırlıkovalı answered questions and revealed his role in the development of new materials for KAAN.
After the "Creative Thinking, Innovation, and Education Panel," Ergün Kırlıkovalı answered questions and revealed his role in the development of new materials for KAAN.
- Turkiye plans to set up drone production and training facilities in al 81 provinces. The goal is to create a nationwide network capable of rapidly producing millions of drones when needed.
- 2 Kaan prototypes will fly during this summer and the first flight of the final serial production configuration will take place at the beginning of 2027.
- Altay tank coming of the production line will be seen at SAHA expo.
- TS1400 uses 1st gen SC material, TF35000 3rd gen and TEI is working on 4th and 5th gen SC materials.
From SAHA press conference
- 2 Kaan prototypes will fly during this summer and the first flight of the final serial production configuration will take place at the beginning of 2027.
- Altay tank coming of the production line will be seen at SAHA expo.
- TS1400 uses 1st gen SC material, TF35000 3rd gen and TEI is working on 4th and 5th gen SC materials.
From SAHA press conference
ASELSAN’s KARAT Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system successfully completed performance flights on the KIZILELMA platform, demonstrating autonomous target detection and tracking capabilities. During the tests, KARAT identified and tracked targets without operator input, confirming its ability to operate effectively in complex air combat environments.
In subsequent flight scenarios, KARAT executed detection and tracking functions against multiple aerial platforms, including AKINCI and KIZILELMA, while also operating against a jet platform to support the training of its AI-based algorithms. The system consistently delivered reliable tracking performance across different target types, highlighting its advanced sensor fusion and algorithm-driven functionality.
As Türkiye’s first indigenous IRST system designed for airborne platforms, KARAT provides passive detection and tracking of low radar cross-section threats without emitting electromagnetic signals, ensuring resilience against electronic warfare. Its low-observable-compatible design, combined with precise three-dimensional target positioning capability, enables effective guidance of air-to-air munitions, reinforcing its role as a critical sensor for next-generation air combat operations.