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ANKA-type drones production to be launched in Ukraine
The Ukrainian-Turkish plant, which is being built in Kyiv region, will produce ANKA-type capable of operating against other air targets. This was stated by the adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine Oleksiy Arestovych in an interview with
"The plant is being built now in Vasylkiv. The construction of a plant has already begun. It will produce Ukrainian-Turkish drones. Including ANKA - heavy drones. Including Ukrainian drones, promising. In particular, we can talk about jet drones, which are interceptors. That is, they are capable of acting against air objects, against other drones. Even against manned aircraft. They will have Ukrainian engines and the rest of Turkish avionics: hull, etc.," he said.
Arestovich clarified that ANKA is the next generation of UAVs after Bayraktar.
"Much cooler, yes. Jet, not piston, but jet. Although there will be such as ANKA, for example, heavy. UAV, which exceeds Bayraktar (TB-2) in all characteristics," he said.
Meanwhile, , and new deals on the supply of this type of weapon will be concluded in the near future.
Baykar, an arms manufacturer based in Istanbul, has sold dozens of drones to Ukraine since 2019, together with control stations and missiles, according to several officials and an executive at a Turkish defense company with close government ties. Orders for at least two dozen more drones are under way.
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IMO, what is referred to in the article as the ANKA is actually the MIUS and should not be confused with TAI's Anka. This means the MIUS will also be produced in Ukraine.
The interview with Arestovich can be seen here with the part where they talk about the Bayraktar drones:
Transcript of the questions and answers:
- We'll see, the story is unpredictable. We don't have much time, Mr. Alexei. As for the Bayraktars, Putin also complained to Erdogan about the Bayraktars. According to Bloomberg, they say that Turkey has agreed to supply more than 30 bayraktars to Ukraine in the near future.
- 24.
- Have they arrived yet?
- It's a military secret, but they are somewhere nearby. But the plant is currently being built in Vasylkiv. A plant has already begun to be built, which will be produced jointly by Ukrainian-Turkish drones. Including "ANKA" - heavy drones. Including Ukrainian drones, which are promising. In particular, we can talk about jet drones, which are interceptors. That is, they are able to act against air targets, against other drones. Even against manned aircraft. They will have Ukrainian engines and other Turkish avionics: the hull and so on.
- Aren't these "bayraktars"? (meaning TB-2, my take)
- These are not "bayraktary". This is the next generation… - Even cooler? - Much cooler, yes. Jet, not piston, but jet. Although there will be such as "AGKA", for example, heavy UAV, which exceeds "Bayraktar" in all respects.
- When can we expect this plant to start operating?
- At the end of 2022, it should publish the first products.
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A more indepth article about various radars in development by Aselsan:
The First STR Produced by ASELSAN Entered the Land Forces Command Inventory!
The Ministry of National Defense announced that the inspection and acceptance procedures of the first of the Weapon Detection Radars that will be included in the inventory of the Land Forces Command have been completed, with a post on its social media account on 10 December 2021, and added: "The Weapon Detection Radar (STR), developed by ASELSAN with national means, be beneficial to our Turkish Armed Forces! ”
December 11, 2021
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ASELSAN exhibited scale models of Weapon Detection Radar (STR), Early Warning Radar System (EIRS) and Low Altitude Radar System (AIRS) and solutions developed for Land and Air Force Commands at its indoor stand during IDEF '21 Fair. An ASELSAN official I spoke to at the fair stated that the first STR System was subjected to fire tests before the Fair, within the scope of acceptance tests, and that the first System was planned to enter KKK service by the end of 2021.
The first AIRS is planned to be delivered to HvKK in 2022. The receiver algorithm will be corrected with the data collected after the two-month acceptance test process of the Early Warning Radar System (EIRS), which is stated to have been tested at a high position in Ankara as of August. The information I got at the fair was that the first EIRS would be delivered to HvKK in October 2021. However, the President of the Defense Industry Prof. Dr. İsmail DEMİR, in his speech at the opening ceremony held on October 5, 2021 within the scope of the 3rd Military Radar and Border Security Summit, said, “We are planning to make the first delivery of our Early Warning Radar System to our Air Force Command next month (November 2021). In addition, we will take the first product of the Low Altitude Radar System (AIRS) Project, the new product of the EIRS Radar Family, into the inventory next year. We plan to increase the number of our national radar systems, which will significantly increase the capabilities of our security forces, in the coming years.” However, as of 11 December 2021, no information regarding the delivery in question has been disclosed to the public. ASELSAN will deliver a total of 9 STRs, 5 S-Band AİRS and 4 EİRS (it is expected to reach 22 units in fixed and portable configurations in total) under existing contracts.
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The antenna units of the radars that will operate in the S-Band frequency band have a locally designed and produced GaN-based Transmit/Receive (T/R) module expressed by hundreds. EIRS, STR, AIRS and Multi-Function Fire Control Radar, which is expected to be delivered in 2022, has a two-axis AESA structure. Thanks to the fact that each radiation element in the antenna has a separate phase shifter, this type of radars can perform electronic beam orientation/phase shift both horizontally (sideways) and vertically (elevation). ÇAFRAD and CENK-S also have two axes in AESA structure.
A Look at the STR System
A Weapon Detection Radar Project Contract was signed between the Ministry of National Defense and Aselsan on 16 December 2016 in order to meet the need for a new generation STR with longer range, which will support the two C-Band Cobra Weapon Detection Radar (STR) in the inventory and replace it in time, with national means. The hardware building blocks of the EIRS Project were used in the STR, which was developed under a contract worth US$176,850 Million. Under the contract, not only will STR be developed, but also a certain number of radars will be produced and delivered to the KKK. ASELSAN Weapon Detection Radar, which is stated to have similar features with the Cobra STR, has different algorithms and antenna placement compared to EIRS/TEIRS due to its weapon detection feature.
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S-Band ASELSAN STR, which has AESA type antenna technology in which GaN T/R modules are used, will be able to calculate the coordinates of the firing points precisely after detecting the mortar, artillery and rocket projectiles carried out by the enemy elements in the air. Since the system can also calculate the possible drop points of mortar, cannon and rocket projectiles fired by the enemy, it will enable friendly elements in the relevant area to prevent loss of life and property by warning before the said ammunition falls to the ground. ASELSAN STR will transmit the coordinates of the enemy mortar, artillery and rocket systems to friendly fire support weapons over the radio and ensure their destruction. In this context, the system can also be used in the arrangement of shots fired by friendly troops.
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ASELSAN STR, which has a solid state power amplifier, digital beamforming and high-performance signal and data processing infrastructure, will have 24-hour uninterrupted operation and air transport capabilities with the A400M Atlas Transport Aircraft. It is aimed that the STR can perform target detection from a range of 100km+. In this framework, depending on the caliber of the mortar fires, it can be detected from 25km to 50km away, and a Katyusha type artillery rocket can be detected from 100km away.
In ASELSAN STR, a tactical wheeled vehicle in the 6x6 configuration of the BMC product 10 ton class was used as the carrier platform. However, STR is designed to work independently of the platform. When necessary, it will be removed from under the vehicle and the radar can work alone. Unlike Cobra STR, ASELSAN STR consists of two separate carrier platforms. Unlike Cobra STR, in ASELSAN STR, the platform has been raised (the driver's seat is prevented from forming a blind spot) so that the antenna can rotate 360 degrees and be directed to the desired area, and the shelter, which is used as a command and control center, is placed on a separate platform. According to the information I have obtained, the AESA type STR antenna will be able to electronically scan a sector of 100 degrees instantaneously in a fixed position. It is stated that 360-degree coverage can be achieved by directing the antenna at certain angles thanks to special algorithms. The total weight of the antenna subsystem was about 4 tons, and the total weight of the system was aimed to be less than 10 tons. ASELSAN STR, which is stated to be operated by two operators and will have in-device testing capability, has two separate diesel generators, one of which is backup, and can operate 24 hours a day without interruption. The system can also supply electricity directly from the grid, without the need for a generator, in environments where there is an electrical grid.
In the meantime, only one of the two Cobra Weapon Detection Radars from HENSOLDT, which was donated to Turkey by the German Government in 2002, was used actively and the other for spare parts supply. Cobra STRs with a detection range of 40km+ last served on the Syrian border as part of Operation Olive Branch. According to the information I have obtained, new replacements for the defective spare parts were obtained from HENSOLDT company, thus the second defective Cobra STR was activated. HENSOLDT also planned to upgrade the Cobra STRs in its inventory from Version 1 to the latest version (Version 3+, even Version 4 and 5 are also on the agenda) and then make the radars fully operational by making a long-term maintenance contract. Therefore, at the moment, 1 ASELSAN STR and 2 HENSOLDT Cobra STR are operationally in service with the KKK.
The First STR Produced by ASELSAN Entered the Land Forces Command Inventory!
The Ministry of National Defense announced that the inspection and acceptance procedures of the first of the Weapon Detection Radars that will be included in the inventory of the Land Forces Command have been completed, with a post on its social media account on 10 December 2021, and added: "The Weapon Detection Radar (STR), developed by ASELSAN with national means, be beneficial to our Turkish Armed Forces! ”
December 11, 2021
ASELSAN exhibited scale models of Weapon Detection Radar (STR), Early Warning Radar System (EIRS) and Low Altitude Radar System (AIRS) and solutions developed for Land and Air Force Commands at its indoor stand during IDEF '21 Fair. An ASELSAN official I spoke to at the fair stated that the first STR System was subjected to fire tests before the Fair, within the scope of acceptance tests, and that the first System was planned to enter KKK service by the end of 2021.
The first AIRS is planned to be delivered to HvKK in 2022. The receiver algorithm will be corrected with the data collected after the two-month acceptance test process of the Early Warning Radar System (EIRS), which is stated to have been tested at a high position in Ankara as of August. The information I got at the fair was that the first EIRS would be delivered to HvKK in October 2021. However, the President of the Defense Industry Prof. Dr. İsmail DEMİR, in his speech at the opening ceremony held on October 5, 2021 within the scope of the 3rd Military Radar and Border Security Summit, said, “We are planning to make the first delivery of our Early Warning Radar System to our Air Force Command next month (November 2021). In addition, we will take the first product of the Low Altitude Radar System (AIRS) Project, the new product of the EIRS Radar Family, into the inventory next year. We plan to increase the number of our national radar systems, which will significantly increase the capabilities of our security forces, in the coming years.” However, as of 11 December 2021, no information regarding the delivery in question has been disclosed to the public. ASELSAN will deliver a total of 9 STRs, 5 S-Band AİRS and 4 EİRS (it is expected to reach 22 units in fixed and portable configurations in total) under existing contracts.
The antenna units of the radars that will operate in the S-Band frequency band have a locally designed and produced GaN-based Transmit/Receive (T/R) module expressed by hundreds. EIRS, STR, AIRS and Multi-Function Fire Control Radar, which is expected to be delivered in 2022, has a two-axis AESA structure. Thanks to the fact that each radiation element in the antenna has a separate phase shifter, this type of radars can perform electronic beam orientation/phase shift both horizontally (sideways) and vertically (elevation). ÇAFRAD and CENK-S also have two axes in AESA structure.
A Look at the STR System
A Weapon Detection Radar Project Contract was signed between the Ministry of National Defense and Aselsan on 16 December 2016 in order to meet the need for a new generation STR with longer range, which will support the two C-Band Cobra Weapon Detection Radar (STR) in the inventory and replace it in time, with national means. The hardware building blocks of the EIRS Project were used in the STR, which was developed under a contract worth US$176,850 Million. Under the contract, not only will STR be developed, but also a certain number of radars will be produced and delivered to the KKK. ASELSAN Weapon Detection Radar, which is stated to have similar features with the Cobra STR, has different algorithms and antenna placement compared to EIRS/TEIRS due to its weapon detection feature.
S-Band ASELSAN STR, which has AESA type antenna technology in which GaN T/R modules are used, will be able to calculate the coordinates of the firing points precisely after detecting the mortar, artillery and rocket projectiles carried out by the enemy elements in the air. Since the system can also calculate the possible drop points of mortar, cannon and rocket projectiles fired by the enemy, it will enable friendly elements in the relevant area to prevent loss of life and property by warning before the said ammunition falls to the ground. ASELSAN STR will transmit the coordinates of the enemy mortar, artillery and rocket systems to friendly fire support weapons over the radio and ensure their destruction. In this context, the system can also be used in the arrangement of shots fired by friendly troops.
ASELSAN STR, which has a solid state power amplifier, digital beamforming and high-performance signal and data processing infrastructure, will have 24-hour uninterrupted operation and air transport capabilities with the A400M Atlas Transport Aircraft. It is aimed that the STR can perform target detection from a range of 100km+. In this framework, depending on the caliber of the mortar fires, it can be detected from 25km to 50km away, and a Katyusha type artillery rocket can be detected from 100km away.
In ASELSAN STR, a tactical wheeled vehicle in the 6x6 configuration of the BMC product 10 ton class was used as the carrier platform. However, STR is designed to work independently of the platform. When necessary, it will be removed from under the vehicle and the radar can work alone. Unlike Cobra STR, ASELSAN STR consists of two separate carrier platforms. Unlike Cobra STR, in ASELSAN STR, the platform has been raised (the driver's seat is prevented from forming a blind spot) so that the antenna can rotate 360 degrees and be directed to the desired area, and the shelter, which is used as a command and control center, is placed on a separate platform. According to the information I have obtained, the AESA type STR antenna will be able to electronically scan a sector of 100 degrees instantaneously in a fixed position. It is stated that 360-degree coverage can be achieved by directing the antenna at certain angles thanks to special algorithms. The total weight of the antenna subsystem was about 4 tons, and the total weight of the system was aimed to be less than 10 tons. ASELSAN STR, which is stated to be operated by two operators and will have in-device testing capability, has two separate diesel generators, one of which is backup, and can operate 24 hours a day without interruption. The system can also supply electricity directly from the grid, without the need for a generator, in environments where there is an electrical grid.
In the meantime, only one of the two Cobra Weapon Detection Radars from HENSOLDT, which was donated to Turkey by the German Government in 2002, was used actively and the other for spare parts supply. Cobra STRs with a detection range of 40km+ last served on the Syrian border as part of Operation Olive Branch. According to the information I have obtained, new replacements for the defective spare parts were obtained from HENSOLDT company, thus the second defective Cobra STR was activated. HENSOLDT also planned to upgrade the Cobra STRs in its inventory from Version 1 to the latest version (Version 3+, even Version 4 and 5 are also on the agenda) and then make the radars fully operational by making a long-term maintenance contract. Therefore, at the moment, 1 ASELSAN STR and 2 HENSOLDT Cobra STR are operationally in service with the KKK.
Akinci is already stealing hearts and minds 
"In Libya, the AKINCI was placed on the symbol of the 52nd Western Military Brigade commanded by Major General Selahaddin Nemrush (Former defense Minister)."
"In Libya, the AKINCI was placed on the symbol of the 52nd Western Military Brigade commanded by Major General Selahaddin Nemrush (Former defense Minister)."
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A Turkish swimmer delivery vehicle. It can act as a submerged or surface transport.
Specs:
- 150 nm range at 25 knots at surface
- 27 knots surface top speed
- 30 meters max operational depth
- 4 knots submerged top speed
- 14 nm range at 4 knots submerged. Uses 2 x 20 kW batteries while submerged
- 250 kW diesel for surface propulsion and battery charging
- Thrusters for maneuverability
- Sensors: Rising mast optical assembly with imaging infrared, GPS, active sonar
- Payload: 6 special forces operators with full equipment
- Dimensions and weight: 10.58 m length, 2.21 m beam, 5300 kg displacement
Specs:
- 150 nm range at 25 knots at surface
- 27 knots surface top speed
- 30 meters max operational depth
- 4 knots submerged top speed
- 14 nm range at 4 knots submerged. Uses 2 x 20 kW batteries while submerged
- 250 kW diesel for surface propulsion and battery charging
- Thrusters for maneuverability
- Sensors: Rising mast optical assembly with imaging infrared, GPS, active sonar
- Payload: 6 special forces operators with full equipment
- Dimensions and weight: 10.58 m length, 2.21 m beam, 5300 kg displacement
Enderus T-20 20mm autocannon completes tests and ready for duty:
Domestic production barrels that power Turkey have turned their direction to exports.
The domestically produced medium caliber barrel was made ready for duty by successfully completing the firing test processes, and it is aimed to export various calibers as of 2022.
Eyüp Anlaş, General Manager of Enderus Technology, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that they started R&D studies for the production of medium caliber barrels and weapons for the Turkish Armed Forces in 2017.
Explaining that they focus on the production of products that are not produced in Turkey or produced under foreign licenses and that are subject to embargo from time to time, Anlaş stated that they focus on the production of medium caliber cannons and barrels of various diameters in line with the needs of the country, in line with the needs of the country.
Stating that they have developed the 20 millimeter automatic Enderus T-20 cannon with a proven gas recoil rotary drum operating mechanism, Anlaş reported that they have completed basic firing tests at adjustable firing rates that can reach up to 1500 rounds/minute with a wide range of ammunition that can meet variable tactical needs. Anlaş informed that they continue to work on the production of this gun as a family that includes other medium caliber guns in 25, 30, 35, 40 millimeter diameters with its superior dispersion and gun/barrel life performance.
Anlaş emphasized that they preferred the electro-chemical processing method instead of the conventional methods, which have a very high upfront investment in barrel production and have foreign dependency in the machinery-equipment used. Noting that at the end of the studies, they created their own production models and produced the appropriate benches and tooling, Anlaş said:
"While developing the barrel, we simulate all of the ballistic calculations with mathematical models. Accordingly, we can design the desired weapon and barrel. We are not dependent on anyone. We have solved the mathematics of this job, for which we have also received patents. Once you solve this, you have the opportunity to make the desired weapon and turn the country into a major player in this field. There is now Enderus Technology as well as the few companies that produce medium caliber guns and barrels.
At the end of all these studies, we have come to the point where we can produce medium caliber guns and barrels from 5.56 to 120 millimeters in diameter by processing high quality steel. We produce 5,56, 7,62, 12.7, 20, 25 millimeter barrels. Our work on 30-35 millimeter barrels continues. We can also open a 120 millimeter (mortar) barrel, we have prototypes with a length of 3 meters. Our 20 millimeter barrel has successfully passed the shooting tests, the qualification process has been completed, it is ready for mass production. Turkey's first domestically produced medium caliber barrel has been included in the inventory. The 40 millimeter grenade launcher barrel is already used by the security forces. To date, we have delivered more than 1000 barrels in different calibers and quantities. There are processes for which we are waiting for export permission. There are thousands of demands per month. We will start exporting as of 2022. It looks like the USA or Kazakhstan will be the first."
Noting that they have a locality rate of over 97 percent in guns and barrels, Anlaş said that they use domestic resources in all processes, that the production information package belongs to them, and that they do not use any licensed components. Anlaş said, "Therefore, there is no restriction on exports. It can be exported to any country and user that Turkey deems appropriate." he said.
Anlaş noted that the manufacturing infrastructure and technological knowledge pool they created closed the gap with the world's leading manufacturers in barrel production, and laid the groundwork for the emergence of original designs and unique products of Turkey.
Eyüp Anlaş stated that low recoil medium caliber guns with their barrels have a wide range of uses such as air platforms, patrol boats, armored combat vehicles, fixed turrets, wheeled tactical vehicles.
Stating that they do not have any problems with production capacity as they produce their original machines, and that they can scale the machines according to the desired barrel, Anlaş stated that they are at a point where they can meet possible demand increases by commissioning additional production lines in line with the needs.
Anlaş stated that they cooperated with Turkey's leading arms manufacturers starting from the design process.
Emphasizing that they aim to meet the needs of companies that want to produce weapons but avoid high barrel investments and to appear in world markets together, Anlaş said that for this purpose, they also provide grooving service with advanced technology while producing their own barrels.
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According to Enderus, the T-20 is based on the M393A3 ().
Domestic production barrels that power Turkey have turned their direction to exports.
The domestically produced medium caliber barrel was made ready for duty by successfully completing the firing test processes, and it is aimed to export various calibers as of 2022.
Eyüp Anlaş, General Manager of Enderus Technology, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that they started R&D studies for the production of medium caliber barrels and weapons for the Turkish Armed Forces in 2017.
Explaining that they focus on the production of products that are not produced in Turkey or produced under foreign licenses and that are subject to embargo from time to time, Anlaş stated that they focus on the production of medium caliber cannons and barrels of various diameters in line with the needs of the country, in line with the needs of the country.
Stating that they have developed the 20 millimeter automatic Enderus T-20 cannon with a proven gas recoil rotary drum operating mechanism, Anlaş reported that they have completed basic firing tests at adjustable firing rates that can reach up to 1500 rounds/minute with a wide range of ammunition that can meet variable tactical needs. Anlaş informed that they continue to work on the production of this gun as a family that includes other medium caliber guns in 25, 30, 35, 40 millimeter diameters with its superior dispersion and gun/barrel life performance.
Anlaş emphasized that they preferred the electro-chemical processing method instead of the conventional methods, which have a very high upfront investment in barrel production and have foreign dependency in the machinery-equipment used. Noting that at the end of the studies, they created their own production models and produced the appropriate benches and tooling, Anlaş said:
"While developing the barrel, we simulate all of the ballistic calculations with mathematical models. Accordingly, we can design the desired weapon and barrel. We are not dependent on anyone. We have solved the mathematics of this job, for which we have also received patents. Once you solve this, you have the opportunity to make the desired weapon and turn the country into a major player in this field. There is now Enderus Technology as well as the few companies that produce medium caliber guns and barrels.
At the end of all these studies, we have come to the point where we can produce medium caliber guns and barrels from 5.56 to 120 millimeters in diameter by processing high quality steel. We produce 5,56, 7,62, 12.7, 20, 25 millimeter barrels. Our work on 30-35 millimeter barrels continues. We can also open a 120 millimeter (mortar) barrel, we have prototypes with a length of 3 meters. Our 20 millimeter barrel has successfully passed the shooting tests, the qualification process has been completed, it is ready for mass production. Turkey's first domestically produced medium caliber barrel has been included in the inventory. The 40 millimeter grenade launcher barrel is already used by the security forces. To date, we have delivered more than 1000 barrels in different calibers and quantities. There are processes for which we are waiting for export permission. There are thousands of demands per month. We will start exporting as of 2022. It looks like the USA or Kazakhstan will be the first."
Noting that they have a locality rate of over 97 percent in guns and barrels, Anlaş said that they use domestic resources in all processes, that the production information package belongs to them, and that they do not use any licensed components. Anlaş said, "Therefore, there is no restriction on exports. It can be exported to any country and user that Turkey deems appropriate." he said.
Anlaş noted that the manufacturing infrastructure and technological knowledge pool they created closed the gap with the world's leading manufacturers in barrel production, and laid the groundwork for the emergence of original designs and unique products of Turkey.
Eyüp Anlaş stated that low recoil medium caliber guns with their barrels have a wide range of uses such as air platforms, patrol boats, armored combat vehicles, fixed turrets, wheeled tactical vehicles.
Stating that they do not have any problems with production capacity as they produce their original machines, and that they can scale the machines according to the desired barrel, Anlaş stated that they are at a point where they can meet possible demand increases by commissioning additional production lines in line with the needs.
Anlaş stated that they cooperated with Turkey's leading arms manufacturers starting from the design process.
Emphasizing that they aim to meet the needs of companies that want to produce weapons but avoid high barrel investments and to appear in world markets together, Anlaş said that for this purpose, they also provide grooving service with advanced technology while producing their own barrels.
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According to Enderus, the T-20 is based on the M393A3 ().
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In relation to this, the Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey visited TAI with a delegation:ANKA-type drones production to be launched in Ukraine
The Ukrainian-Turkish plant, which is being built in Kyiv region, will produce ANKA-type capable of operating against other air targets. This was stated by the adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine Oleksiy Arestovych in an interview with
"The plant is being built now in Vasylkiv. The construction of a plant has already begun. It will produce Ukrainian-Turkish drones. Including ANKA - heavy drones. Including Ukrainian drones, promising. In particular, we can talk about jet drones, which are interceptors. That is, they are capable of acting against air objects, against other drones. Even against manned aircraft. They will have Ukrainian engines and the rest of Turkish avionics: hull, etc.," he said.
Arestovich clarified that ANKA is the next generation of UAVs after Bayraktar.
"Much cooler, yes. Jet, not piston, but jet. Although there will be such as ANKA, for example, heavy. UAV, which exceeds Bayraktar (TB-2) in all characteristics," he said.
Meanwhile, , and new deals on the supply of this type of weapon will be concluded in the near future.
Baykar, an arms manufacturer based in Istanbul, has sold dozens of drones to Ukraine since 2019, together with control stations and missiles, according to several officials and an executive at a Turkish defense company with close government ties. Orders for at least two dozen more drones are under way.
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IMO, what is referred to in the article as the ANKA is actually the MIUS and should not be confused with TAI's Anka. This means the MIUS will also be produced in Ukraine.
The interview with Arestovich can be seen here with the part where they talk about the Bayraktar drones:
Transcript of the questions and answers:
- We'll see, the story is unpredictable. We don't have much time, Mr. Alexei. As for the Bayraktars, Putin also complained to Erdogan about the Bayraktars. According to Bloomberg, they say that Turkey has agreed to supply more than 30 bayraktars to Ukraine in the near future.
- 24.
- Have they arrived yet?
- It's a military secret, but they are somewhere nearby. But the plant is currently being built in Vasylkiv. A plant has already begun to be built, which will be produced jointly by Ukrainian-Turkish drones. Including "ANKA" - heavy drones. Including Ukrainian drones, which are promising. In particular, we can talk about jet drones, which are interceptors. That is, they are able to act against air targets, against other drones. Even against manned aircraft. They will have Ukrainian engines and other Turkish avionics: the hull and so on.
- Aren't these "bayraktars"? (meaning TB-2, my take)
- These are not "bayraktary". This is the next generation… - Even cooler? - Much cooler, yes. Jet, not piston, but jet. Although there will be such as "AGKA", for example, heavy UAV, which exceeds "Bayraktar" in all respects.
- When can we expect this plant to start operating?
- At the end of 2022, it should publish the first products.
"Today is the day of "defense": together with the delegation of the Ukrainian company #FED visited the Turkish Aerospace Company "Turkish Aerospace"
The "Anka" that was spoken of could very well be a(n old) TAI concept which resembles the Anka but is larger and powered by two engines.
And as always, time will tell.
And more Turk-Ukro cooperation:
TRAINING AND RESEARCH COLLABORATION BETWEEN TURKISH AVIATION AND SPACE INDUSTRY AND UKRAINE.
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Ukraine and Turkey really go full steam ahead!
TRAINING AND RESEARCH COLLABORATION BETWEEN TURKISH AVIATION AND SPACE INDUSTRY AND UKRAINE.
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Ukraine and Turkey really go full steam ahead!
MKE and TAI General Managers visited the Malaysian Prime Minister.
Prime Minister of Malaysia İsmail Sabri received the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Kuala Lumpur, together with the General Managers of MKE and TAI. During the courtesy visit to the Ambassador, Malaysian Prime Minister İsmail Sabri, TUSAŞ General Manager Prof. Dr. Temel Kotil and MKE A.Ş. Accompanied by General Manager Yasin Akdere.
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I know that Malaysia is interested in TAI but I winder what they want from MKE? Just some small arms, munition for small arms and artillery or perhaps hybridization of their armored vehicles with MKE's M113 E-ZMA hybrid solution? Time will tell.
Prime Minister of Malaysia İsmail Sabri received the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Kuala Lumpur, together with the General Managers of MKE and TAI. During the courtesy visit to the Ambassador, Malaysian Prime Minister İsmail Sabri, TUSAŞ General Manager Prof. Dr. Temel Kotil and MKE A.Ş. Accompanied by General Manager Yasin Akdere.
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I know that Malaysia is interested in TAI but I winder what they want from MKE? Just some small arms, munition for small arms and artillery or perhaps hybridization of their armored vehicles with MKE's M113 E-ZMA hybrid solution? Time will tell.