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EUROSAM AND ASELSAN, HAVELSAN SIGN AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT STUDY FOR TURKEY’S NATIONAL LONG-RANGE SAM PROGRAM

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Turkey's Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) signing the contract to conduct an 18-month study to prepare a development and production program Turkey's long-range air defence system program.

On January 05, Turkey awarded a contract to the Franco-Italian air defence consortium Eurosam as well as Turkish firms Aselsan and Havelsan to jointly conduct a definition study for “preparing the development and production contract” for Turkey’s national long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) program.

This follows a ‘Heads of Agreement’ and a Letter-of-Intent signed in July and November 2017, respectively.

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from Eurosam, the definition study will take place for 18 months. Eurosam indicates that this will be an original system slated to reach fruition in the mid-2020s “with a state-of-the-art military capability designed to counter the most challenging threats.”

Moreover, Eurosam states that the system will also be adopted by France and Italy, but with render Turkey with “a sovereign choice of integration level within NATO.” Besides supporting Turkey’s indigenous production requirements, the trilateral group will also market and export the system to outside parties.

Currently, Eurosam’s core system is the Aster 30-based SAMP/T (Surface-to-Air Missile Platform/Terrain), a long-range SAM system with a range of more than 100 km and speed of Mach 4.5.

This will be joined by the Aster 30 Block-1 New Technology (B1NT), which incorporates a Ka-band active radar-homing seeker, which
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states will enable for earlier target detection by the Aster 30 B1NT in its terminal stage and, in turn, enable the Aster 30 B1NT to undertake course correction earlier. MBDA adds that the B1NT will be capable of intercepting ballistic missiles launched from up to 1,500 km, potentially including those with separable warheads.

Turkey is also
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the Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf SAM system from Russia, having placed an order for one system with an option for a second at the end of 2017. However, Turkey will operate the system in a stand-alone form – i.e. separate from NATO’s integrated air defence umbrella.

The Turkish National SAM program, which was initiated in the fallout of the ill-fated deal with China Precision Machinery Import Export Corp (CPMIEC) for the HQ-9, will serve as the platform with which Turkey will connect with NATO. In addition, the Eurosam-Aselsan-Havelsan program will likely form the basis of Turkey’s naval SAM for its forthcoming TF-2000 anti-air warfare frigates.

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Jul 19, 2017
Jura said:
Saturday at 7:50 PM

according to DefenseNews Turkey, close to S-400 deal, also goes for Eurosam solution
July 18, 2017
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LOL I wonder how a Military operating both F-35s and Triumphs would fit into the world of various Analysts
I'd be at a total loss

oops now I imagined an exercise which would pitch these weapons against each other
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and (am cross-posting from F-35 Thread) Turkey wants to link F-35 jets to its Air Force network
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Turkey’s defense procurement agency has officially launched a competition to combine all information systems on the country’s planned F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation multirole fighter jets to the Turkish Air Forces’ system network.

The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM in its Turkish acronym) dubs the program F-35/Air Force Information System Integration Project.

Under the program, the successful contender will connect the information systems installed on the F-35 fighter aircraft with the Air Forces’ information systems network, otherwise known as HvBS.

“The program involves safe connection of information systems elements between the F-35 aircraft and the Air Forces’ information systems network as well as safe sharing of classified information between these systems,” SSM said.

SSM has asked bidders to suggest solutions by Feb. 28. SSM’s department for cybersecurity and electronic warfare systems will be in charge of the program.

Turkey is a partner in the U.S.-led, multinational Joint Strike Fighter program. Under the JSF program, Turkey has committed to procure a total of 116 aircraft. Turkey placed its first JSF order in 2014 under its low-rate initial production 10 program, and its second order in October 2016.


Turkey’s procurement and military officials are hoping to build a new-generation, dual-fighter jet fleet by their country’s centennial, 2023, comprising of the F-35 and an indigenous aircraft, known as TF-X, that Ankara has been designing under a know-how contract with BAE Systems.

Industry sources said the program to build critical links between the F-35 aircraft and Turkey’s combined Air Force command network probably won’t cost hundreds of millions of dollars, but it was tagged as “strategic” by the
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“This program will test the technological capabilities of Turkey’s local industry,” a source said. “The political idea is to earn as much indigenous software space as possible while at the same time remaining within the [JSF] program.”

Turkish officials have said the idea behind the TF-X program is to build a fighter fleet independent of foreign technology.
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TURKISH GOVERNMENT INVITES BIDS FOR F-35 SYSTEM INTEGRATION CONTRACT

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Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has invited bids for enabling the Turkish Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II fleet to connect with the Turkish Air Force Information System (HVBS).

Designated by the SSM as the
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, the objective is to ensure that HVBS and F-35 securely exchange information. The formal request-for-proposals (RFP) will be available from the SSM from January 12, with industry submissions due to the SSM by February 28, 2018.

Turkey is a Level 3 Partner in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, which resulted in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. In tandem with its investment in the program and decision to procure the F-35, Turkey’s defence and aerospace industry is a supplier for the program.

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, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) along with private companies Kale Aerospace and Alp Aviation contribute to the F-35’s aerostructure with sub-assemblies manufacturing. Alp Aviation also manufactures 100+ parts for the Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan engine, including the titanium blade rotors. Aselsan is supplying parts for the F-35’s electro-optical targeting system, while the munitions maker Roketsan is producing its Stand-off Missile (SOM) cruise missile. Turkey will also provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the F135 along with licensed engine production.

Turkey announced its initial F-35 orders in January of last year, with the SSM head Ismail Demir
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that the first batch will be delivered in 2019. Currently, two tranches are on order: 10 from 2014 and 24 ordered in 2016, with the
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starting from 2021 or 2022.

The F-35 is slated to be the Turkish Air Force’s next-generation mainstay strike aircraft, supplanting the F-4 Phantom II in the role. Roketsan’s SOM-J cruise missile will be among the Turkish F-35’s primary stand-off range weapons, enabling it to engage targets on land and at sea.

In November 2017, U.S. Air Force (USAF) deputy undersecretary Heidi Grant had
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that the Turkish F-35 program could be re-evaluated in light of Ankara’s recent purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range air defence systems. However, it is unclear if Ankara will receive a penalty for the purchase, it could be a case of the USAF pushing to guarantee that the F-35 is secured from any and all third-party exposure.

In parallel to the F-35, Turkey is pursuing the Milli Muharebe Uçağı (National Combat Aircraft) program – i.e. the TF-X. The twin-engine multi-role fighter is envisaged to replace the Turkish Air Force’s F-16s from the 2020s. TAI contracted BAE Systems to provide engineering and technical support for the TF-X.


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INDONESIA AND TURKEY TO COLLABORATE ON DEVELOPING DRONES

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PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) announced that it will collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capable of flying as high as 40,000 ft.

“TAI has lengthy experience in building high-altitude UAVs. So we will collaborate with them in the project,” said PTDI’s President Director Elfien Goentoro (via a news report by
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TAI’s lone operational drone is the Anka. The Anka is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV that is capable of flying up to an altitude of 30,000 ft and endurance of 24 hours. It has a payload of 200 kg for guided air-to-surface munitions and electro-optical equipment.

TAI pitched its Anka MALE UAV to the Southeast Asian market, including Indonesia. TAI General Manager Temel Kotil told Turkish media that TAI spoke to Indonesian officials during the 2017 Defence and Security defence exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand in November 2017.

In July 2017, PTDI and TAI
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a “Framework Agreement” to increase bilateral collaboration. Under the agreement, TAI agreed to provide technical and marketing/business support to PTDI for the latter’s N219 utility aircraft and N245 commuter aircraft.

PTDI’s production director Arie Wibowo lauded the collaboration agreement with TAI, stating that TAI was eager to partner with PTDI and facilitate technology transfers to PTDI, in contrast to other competing firms which could not commit to transfer-of-technology.

PTDI officials added that the company’s MALE UAV program will be completed within three years and it – like the Anka – will be armed. PTDI also
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of TAI’s experience in supplying composite airframe or aerostructure parts for Airbus.

PTDI is Indonesia’s core aviation manufacturing and services supplier. Known for its partnership with CASA (now under Airbus Defence & Space) to jointly develop and produce the CN235 transport aircraft, PTDI is a contributor to several overseas supply channels, including that of Airbus Helicopters. It also provides the Indonesian armed forces with aircraft maintenance and overhauling support.

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ASELSAN BEGINS PRODUCTION OF AIRBURST AMMUNITION FOR KORKUT SPAAG

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Aselsan has begun the serial production of 35-mm airburst rounds – designated ‘Intelligent Particulate Ammunition (ATOM)’ – and other systems for Korkut self-propelled anti-air gun (SPAAG) systems ordered by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK).

Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) and Aselsan signed the production contract at the end of last year, with Aselsan announcing that it has begun production on January 15.

Aselsan completed the ATOM’s live-firing trials in 2015, claiming successful interception of various air-to-ground missiles (AGM). The Korkut SPAAG is meant to counter incoming AGMs and low-flying aircraft, such as cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Korkut SPAAG uses twin-barrel 35-mm cannons, which are Rheinmetall Air Defence KDC cannons built under license in Turkey by the Mechanical and Chemical Industries Corporation (MKEK). Its guidance suite comprises of a 3D search radar and electro-optical (EO) pod mounted on a command-and-control (C2) vehicle. The Korkut’s C2 suite, radar, EO and fire-control system are manufactured by Aselsan.

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SPAAG – along with Roketsan’s
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-series of short and medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems – will function as the Turkish Army’s low-level air defence system. Mobility is a key aspect of this suite, thus the Korkut and HİSAR will be deployable using tracked armoured vehicles, indicating that this air defence system could accompany tank and infantry fighting vehicle formations.

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TAI HÜRKUŞ B TRAINER PROTOTYPE DELIVERIES TO START IN JUNE 2018

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Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM)
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that deliveries of Hürkuş B prototypes, developed and manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), will begin in June 2018.

The SSM’s announcement came following the TAI Hürkuş B’s maiden test flight on January 29.

The Hürkuş B is slated to replace the Turkish Air Force’s T-37 Tweet basic jet trainers. Like other turboprop trainers, the Hürkuş B is being positioned as a more cost-effective alternative to jet trainers, namely due to the potentially lower operating costs of flying a turboprop compared to a jet.

For Turkey, the Hürkuş will be a mainstay platform. In tandem with the Hürkuş B managing the Turkish Air Force’s training requirements, the armed
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will join the Turkish Air Force as a close air support (CAS) aircraft for counterinsurgency (COIN) operations.

The TAI Hürkuş is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68T turboprop engine, enabling for a top speed of 574 km/h and payload of 1,500 kg using five external hardpoints. The Hürkuş C has an armour-reinforced airframe (in support of its CAS/COIN mission profile).

Internally, the Hürkuş benefits from a glass cockpit with a hands-on-throttle-and-stick system, head-up display and multi-function displays along with an integrated avionics suite provided by Aselsan.

Turkey intends to supplant the PT6A with an
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turboprop engine from TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI). The TEI gas turbine platform will also spur a turboshaft engine for TAI’s T-625 lightweight utility helicopter along with T129 and ATAK-2 attack helicopters

Besides domestic use, Turkey is also interested in exporting the Hürkuş B and C. Contact has
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with numerous countries in Southeast Asia. Since 2015, TAI has also been
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the Hürkuş B to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which operates a fleet of aging T-37s. Talks on the issue had
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took place in 2016.

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quite interesting article (not just about aircraft):
Turkey’s fighter program awaits presidential go-ahead
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Turkey’s ambitious program to build the country’s first indigenous fighter jet is awaiting a critical endorsement from a supreme body chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Procurement officials said the meeting of the Defence Industry Executive Committee, expected to convene in the next few weeks, will produce a comprehensive briefing to Erdogan on the fighter program, dubbed TF-X.

“The briefing will be the first critical step for the program this year,” an official said. “With the president’s approval, the TF-X will gain pace.”

The TF-X and other major indigenous development programs are Erdogan’s pet projects.

A presidential adviser said Erdogan intends to order officials to give momentum to TF-X. “The president is strongly in favor of independent defense industry capabilities, including the fighter program,” the adviser said.

The planned meeting of the Defence Industry Executive Committee will be the first gathering under the chairmanship of the president. The committee, along with Turkey’s top defense companies, was tied to Erdogan under a state of emergency decree in December. Before the decree, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim acted as chairman of the committee.

The meeting will come at a time when Erdogan is increasingly suspicious of Turkey’s defense industry ties with NATO allies, most notably the United States.

Erdogan has strongly praised Turkish-made systems used in Turkey’s military incursion into neighboring Syria. These systems include locally made drones (including armed models), rockets and the T129 ATAK, a Turkish-made attack helicopter under license from the Italian-British firm AgustaWestland.

U.S.-Turkey relations have been strained over Turkey’s actions in Syria, and Turkey’s growing military and political ties with Russia are a cause of concern among its Western and
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Turkey launched a military incursion into Syria on Jan. 21, targeting Kurdish militia in the region. Turkey views Syrian Kurds as terrorists, whereas the U.S. considers them allies in its fight against the Islamic State group.

Turkey announced Dec. 29 a finalized deal with Russia for the acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile defense architecture. The Ankara government will pay more than $2 billion for the system. Turkey will be the first NATO member state to deploy the S-400 system on its soil.

The next critical stage after the committee meeting will be a Turkish decision to choose an engine for the TF-X. An aerospace official familiar with the TF-X program said the decision on the technology supplier for the engine could also be made at the meeting.

“Talks with a number of potential technology suppliers and their local partners have recently matured enough to give decision-makers a clear picture,” he said. “The idea is to rely on foreign technology in order to build, in the longer term, an indigenous engine that will power the TF-X. … I think we are close to an understanding.”

The TF-X program is run by the country’s procurement agency, the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries. But the decision on the engine will be made by the Defence Industry Executive Committee.

In October 2016, engine-maker Rolls-Royce offered to Turkey a joint production partnership with a view to powering planned Turkish platforms and for potential sales to third parties. The British company’s proposal involved a production unit in Turkey to manufacture engines for the TF-X, helicopters, tanks and missiles.

A year before that, in October 2015, a memorandum of understanding had been signed between Turkey and Rolls-Royce for technological know-how and a production unit. Under the plan, Rolls-Royce will launch an advanced manufacturing and technology center in Turkey ― the company’s eighth such unit worldwide.

Meanwhile, Tusas Engine Industries, or TEI, a government-controlled engine maker, is currently working to refine a 20-year road map for the design, development and manufacturing of a local aircraft engine, also with the aim of powering the TF-X. TEI is a sister company of Turkish Aerospace Industries, or TAI, the prime local contractor of the TF-X program.

Top officials from Turkey met last month with
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to discuss ways to go forward with plans to design, develop and build the TF-X.

The British delegation, including International Trade Secretary Liam Fox and Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East, met Jan. 13 with Turkish Prime Minister Yildirim, chief defense procurement officer Ismail Demir, TAI’s CEO Temel Kotil and other senior Turkish officials.

In January 2017, Britain and Turkey signed a deal worth more than £100 million (U.S. $141 million) to develop the Turkish fighter jet. The deal involves TAI and BAE Systems.
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