IDEF 2019: FNSS will deliver NRBC AV8 armored vehicle to Malaysian army
The Armoured Engineer Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (AENBCRV) version of the AV-8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (WAV) developed by the FNSS and DRB HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (DEFTECH) partnership for the Malaysian Army is preparing for delivery in the first half of this year.
Passing all tests with flying colours, the AV-8 AENBCRV entered the second and final stage of the qualification process, during which its endurance was tested.
The AV-8 AENBCRV is fitted with CBRN detection equipment and systems to detect and classify of any type of chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear agents. The vehicle can determine and classify the hazard zone and alert other military units and civilians of potential dangers, thus enabling them to take the necessary countermeasures.
Possessing a complex and modern system architecture and mission-specific equipment, the AENBCRV’s initial vehicle development processes – comprising conceptual design, detailed design, manufacturing and assembly – was carried out entirely by FNSS. The ongoing qualification tests serve to demonstrate that the vehicle fully and comprehensively meets the requirements set by the user. The first stage of these tests, involving Land Performance Tests and CBRN System Tests, has already been completed after being carried out at FNSS’ facilities in Ankara. The second stage of the tests – the Endurance Tests – were launched in Malaysia in February 2019. Following the successful completion of these tests, the acceptance and delivery of the first vehicle to the end user will take place in Malaysia in the upcoming days.
Under the project, four AENBCRV vehicles will be delivered, the first of which will be the vehicle that completed its qualification tests. The remaining three vehicles will be manufactured and delivered by FNSS by 2020.
The AV-8 AENBCRV stands out as the first 8x8 CBRN vehicle to be developed by FNSS. The components of the CBRN system, as the main mission equipment aboard the vehicle, was procured from domestic and foreign suppliers in line with the user’s preferences, and the integration solutions were applied together with the Environics company of Finland. FNSS has also conducted indigenization works on some of the CBRN system’s subsystems, thus aiding domestic subcontractors in acquiring new competencies.
Commenting on this latest milestone reached by the company with the AV-8 WAV project, K. Nail Kurt, General Manager and CEO of FNSS, said: “The AV-8 WAV project continues to be the single largest defence system export contract signed by Turkey in the field of land systems, and it is also one of the most complex projects in its field due to the large number of vehicle configurations involved. Integrated with a wide variety of mission equipment, the AENBCRV is one of the AV-8’s most challenging configurations to date. We have fashioned the vehicle in close contact with the user, ensuring they are supplied with the specific capabilities they need.
Our vehicle is now proving itself in rigorous tests, and I believe that it will pass all of these with great success, becoming the best in its class and joining the inventory of the friendly and allied nation of Malaysia. With this vehicle, both FNSS and the Turkish defence sector have acquired very important capabilities. In the upcoming period, we are ready to meet with the best solutions any need that the Turkish Armed Forces and friendly and allied nations may have in this particular area.”
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IDEF 2019: Roketsan showcases Yatagan, its new laser guided miniature missile system
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POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 01 MAY 2019 18:37
Roketsan is present at IDEF 2019 (Turkey) to showcase its products and services, including Yatagan, their laser-guided miniature missile system.
Yatagan Laser Guided Miniature Missile system can be fired using new generation man-portable 40 mm grenade launcher and has a greater effective range than the maximum range of existing grenade launcher ammunition. Lightweight and small size missile enable the integration of the system with mini unmanned aerial vehicles.
Its brings precision, range and target oriented firepower to urban warfare.
With its 40 mm diameter and less than 40 cm length, the miniature missile has a maximum range of 1000 m, for an accuracy of 1 m. It can be used on different platforms: grenade launchers, mini unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles and unmanned surface vehicles.
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IDEF 2019: L3 Wescam showcases MX-15D Airborne Targeting Solutions
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POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 01 MAY 2019 19:01
L3 Wescam is present at IDEF 2019 (Turkey) to showcase its Airborne Targeting solutions, including the MX-15D.
Field proven, with extensive deployment, WESCAM’s designating systems offers “plug-and-play” installation, and high-sensitivity multi-spectral sensors for day, low-light and night-time missions. High mean-time-between-failures (MTBFs) are achieved through a diode-pumped laser target designator, and systems offer precise GEO-Pointing technologies for hands-free simplicity regardless of aircraft movement or obstructions. The capability is here. Now is the time to invest in visual technologies that dominate enemy operations.
MX-15D is ideal for medium-altitude, covert intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR), armed reconnaissance, CSAR, Target Designation missions
Installations: fixed-wing, Rotary-wing, UAV, Aerostat
Product Features & Benefits
Multi-Sensor Imaging/Lasing Payload Options
• Currently supports up to ten sensors simultaneously
• Superior HD imaging resolution from Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) cameras
• Short-wave IR imaging
• Laser rangefinder/designator
• 3 laser illuminator divergence options
• Multi-spectral imaging blends matched images from multiple sensors, uncovering greater detail in each frame
Latest Enhancements – 2018
• High sensitivity color spotter
• HD low-light step-zoom spotter
• Advanced Video Tracker (AVT)
• Embedded MTI
• Pseudo-Color IR
• HD SWIR
Enhanced Local Area Processing (ELAP)
• Real-time image enhancement for EO day, EO night & IR
Consistent Targeting Accuracy
• Full-laser stabilization minimizes spot jitter
• Internal isolator minimizes vibration-induced boresight shifts
• Operationally-proven precision target designation
High-Performance IMU & MX-GEO Software Suite
• IMU & MX-GEO work to create an accurate target location
• MX-GEO automatically aligns to the aircraft
• Robust automatic image focus
Uncompromised Stabilization
• Four-axis gimbal with internal IMU
• All payloads are fully-stabilized
MX-Series Commonality
• Common operator interfaces and Hand Controller Units (HCUs)
• Simplified interchangeability
• Efficiencies in support and technology enhancements
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IDEF 2019: BMC presents serial production of Altay T1 MBT Main Battle Tank
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POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 01 MAY 2019 18:14
On May 1, 2019, during IDEF, the International Defense Exhibition in Turkey, the Turkish Company BMC has signed an important contract for the serial production of the Altay Turkish-made main battle tank with the main subcontractors including Turkish companies Aselsan, Roketsan, MKEK, and Havelsan.
The Turkish Company BMC will lead the serial production of the Altay T1 main battle tank while Aselsan will provide vehicle electronics including fire control system and active protection system, Roketsan will provide ballistic protection system, MKE the main gun system and Havelsan, the tank and subsystem simulators.
Turkey's New Generation Main Battle Tank ALTAY will be produced in two configurations, T1 and T2, having high maneuvering capability, ballistic protection, and firepower, taking into consideration the recent combat experience and near-future requirements of Turkish Armed Forces.
ALTAY T1 will have the most advanced protection covering 360 degrees against all known threats with passive, reactive and active protection components. 40 ALTAY T1 will be delivered to Turkish Land Forces starting from 18th month of serial production.
ALTAY T2, of which 210 units to be delivered, will be an advanced version of ALTAY T1 with improved ballistic protection, isolated ammunition racks, laser-guided gun-launched missile firing capability, crew training mode, and signature management with mobile camouflage.
Within the scope of the project, ALTAY T3 with unmanned turret will also be developed.
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IDEF 2019: FNSS presents Shadow Rider to the Turkish Armed Forces
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POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 01 MAY 2019 16:00
In parallel with the growing importance of unmanned land vehicle applications in both Turkey and at an international level, FNSS is showcasing its Shadow Rider concept on M113 vehicle at IDEF’19.
- Flexible solutions with modular ready-for-integration units
- Suitable for both manned and unmanned use
- Various communication and remote-control solution alternatives for different ranges
- Multiple day and night low-latency video transmission, from both inside and outside the vehicle
- Multilayered secure data transmission
- Advanced surveillance, logistics, mine clearing and disposal functions
With the Shadow Rider concept, FNSS turned the land platform into an unmanned vehicle, while also offering the option for manned control of the vehicle by a driver when necessary. The Shadow Rider concept is expected to carry out critical tasks on the battlefield, such as logistics support, engineering, mine clearing and weapon carrier missions. As a highly successful example and output of a cooperation between the main platform manufacturer and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Shadow Rider is expected to serve as the basis for all of FNSS’ future land platforms.
Highlighting FNSS’ development works on unmanned land vehicles, K. Nail Kurt, General Manager and CEO of FNSS, said: “FNSS is a company that allocates considerable resources to research and development within the sector. In doing so, our primary goal is to expand the technology base of the sector, and the Shadow Rider stands as an important reflection of this strategy. The Shadow Rider aboard the M113 that we are offering to the Turkish Armed Forces and to friendly and allied armies is a proof of concept of our applications for unmanned land vehicles. In the mid-term, we are preparing ourselves to develop and introduce many different types of vehicles to the field of unmanned land vehicles, and have already launched important works in this regard.”
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IDEF 2019: STM modern defense technologies for Sea - Land - Air
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POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 01 MAY 2019 16:01
The Turkish Company STM presents its full range of defense products and technologies in the fields of Land, Air and Sea including the latest generation of vessels, submarines, unmanned autonomous systems and cybersecurity solutions.
The Turkish Company STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. was established in 1991 by the decree of the Defence Industry Executive Committee to provide system engineering, technical support, project management, technology transfer and logistics support services for Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM).
STM has been heavily involved in the naval project, particularly in the last 10 years. With the development of Turkish Navy National Corvette Program (MiLGEM), STM has been authorized to improve Turkey’s indigenous capability of naval shipbuilding and modernization as well as using the deep-routed experience of Turkey in order to provide solutions for Turkish Navy and allied & friendly countries.
STM offers a wide range of products with autonomous navigation, learning and decision making capabilities, both in a single-platform and swarm formation. STM's competence on deep learning and computer vision facilitates real-time object detection, identification, tracking and classification. The family of drone designed by STM includes the KARFU, a multirotor UAV, the ALPAGU a fixed-wing UAV and the Togan.
STM is also a solution provider for integrated cybersecurity and defence and a trusted partner for cyber domain R&D and solution development and fully capable of designing R&D projects, product development and operational support and it aims to be a globally recognized Centre of Excellence in the cyber domain.
Based on Turkey’s Cyber Action Plan, STM is responsible from precautions and respond to the incident, analysis and risk assessment.
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IDEF 2019: Turkish Aerospace showcases the T129 Atak Multirole Combat Helicopter
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POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 01 MAY 2019 16:19
Turkish Aerospace is exhibiting T129 ATAK Multirole Combat Helicopter at International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2019 between April 30 and May 3.
The “T129 ATAK" Multirole Combat Helicopter has been optimized for specific "hot & high" performance requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces. A tandem seat, twin-engine, NATO-interoperable attack helicopter optimized for attack, armed reconnaissance, precision strike and deep strike missions, at day and night all environments and regardless of weather conditions.
The T129 ATAK incorporates asymmetric weapon loading capability and enables the use of all weapons effectively according to mission requirements. For close combat support missions, a 20mm turreted gun with a capacity of 500 rounds and 70mm Classic Rockets with a capacity of 76 rockets have been integrated; whereas for multipurpose missions, 16 x CIRIT® 70mm Laser Guided Air-to-Ground Missiles, 8 x UMTAS® Long Range Anti-Tank Missiles and 8 x STINGER® Air-to-Air Missiles are integrated, as well as the state of the art EW systems and EO systems.
The T129 ATAK cockpit provides situational awareness through good visibility arcs and integrated mission and communication systems. Aselflir-300T targeting sight system increases image quality and range performance with real-time image processing and multiple target tracking with a thermal camera, laser rangefinder, designator and spot tracker. AVCI®-Helmet Mounted Display System provides integrated display capabilities to crew for extensive mission.
Within the scope of the Turkish ATAK Program, a total of 91 (59 + 32 optional) T129 ATAK Helicopters will be delivered to Turkish Land Forces and 9 T129 ATAK Helicopters will be delivered to Ministry of Interior.
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ASELSAN is proud to present its new game changer Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) at IDEF 2019 and welcomed high-level delegations to the launching ceremony on April 30, 2019 at ASELSAN stand #1200.
While the serial production of the new KORKUT 35mm Self Propelled Air Defense Systems and the modernization of Towed 35mm Air Defense Guns for the Turkish Army are ongoing, ASELSAN successfully qualified its brand new CIWS (previously known as KORKUT-D CIWS) for the protection of naval assets. In May, 2018, ASELSAN demonstrated the effectiveness of the new CIWS with the firing trials conducted under the supervision of Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries and Turkish Navy. During the trials with high-speed drone target, which represents a typical sea-skimming guided missile attack towards a naval platform, the new ASELSAN CIWS detected, tracked and destroyed the drone target in full autonomous mode.
CIWS are of critical importance as the final layer of air defense umbrella in defending naval platforms against aerial threats. The new ASELSAN CIWS provides the most effective air defense against the possible target set such as sub-sonic and supersonic anti-ship missiles, UAVs, fighters, helicopters and asymmetric surface threats. In addition to 35mm Target Practice and High explosive rounds, the new CIWS fires 35 mm Airburst Ammunition (ATOM) that is designed and developed by ASELSAN and they provide an effective solution together for self-defense of surface vessels.
The new ASELSAN CIWS is able to perform target detection, identification, tracking and kill operations in full autonomous mode. 3D search radar, fire control radar and E/O sensors on the new CIWS allow efficient operation of the system at night and under harsh weather conditions. The system can be operated by an operator or in full autonomous mode without any operator intervention. As a unique feature of the new ASELSAN CIWS, two different types of ammunition can be loaded into the system and the preferred ammunition type can be selected before the firing thanks to the Automatic Linkless Ammunition Feed Mechanism. Thus, the most effective ammunition type is used against different types of targets and the mission is executed in the most precise and cost-effective method.
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