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Aselsan unveils new weapons and capabilities for armored combat vehicle

By: Burak Ege Bekdil


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An Aselsan display at DSEI shows the NEFER-L stabilized weapon station, which can incorporate either a 25mm or 30mm automatic cannon as the main gun, a 7.62mm machine gun as a coaxial weapon, and an independent electro-optic suite. (Staff)

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s state-controlled military electronics company Aselsan has unveiled the first of what will become an upgraded armored combat vehicle used by the military.
The upgraded vehicle was launched at the 3rd Productivity and Technology Exhibition in Turkey, held June 9-12.

In the first phase of the upgrade program, Aselsan will modernize 133 vehicles, lengthening their life span and survivability, a company official told Defense News on June 18. The official said the upgraded vehicles will be delivered between 2021 and 2023. He was not authorized to say how many of the first batch was already delivered.
 
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The Air Chief appreciated the efforts put in by Flag of Turkey defence industry for indigenization & modernizing its defence fleet. He also reiterated his commitment to take Pakistan-Turkey military industry cooperation to new heights by capitalizing on the respective strengths of each side.



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Air Chf Mshl Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, CAS, PAF, called on President of Def Industries, Dr. Ismail Demir today. In his interaction with Dr. Ismail Demir, the Air Chief appreciated def prod sector which has made unprecedented progress over the last few years.


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CAS, PAF WITNESSED EXERCISE “ANATOLIAN EAGLE-2021”


01 July, 2021: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force visited the 3rd Main Jet Base in Konya, Turkey to review the multi-national air exercise “Anatolian Eagle-2021”.
The Air Chief was given a detailed briefing about the conduct of the Exercise.

While interacting with the participants, the Air Chief praised the operational readiness and professionalism of the participating aircrew. He also underscored the significance of training in air operations for synergetic and effective employment of assets in a real scenario. He further said, “Such exercises contribute immensely in achieving greater synergy and cooperation amongst friendly forces.”

Anatolian Eagle is an annual event held alternately in Turkey and Pakistan. This year the Exercise features participation from Air Forces of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Qatar. The PAF contingent comprises of JF-17 Thunder aircraft along with personnel from various PAF units and squadrons. The Exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability between the participating air forces.
 
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Turkey to make its own maritime missile-launching system after sanctions interrupt Lockheed plans


by The Frontier Post


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MERSIN (Defensenews): Turkish defense company Roketsan is to develop a vertical launching system for the country’s first locally made frigate, after American sanctions disrupted original procurement plans, said naval platforms acquisition official Alper Kose.

The future MDAS, which stands for Milli Dikey Atis Sistemi (or in English, National Vertical Launch System), is to equip the TCG Istanbul, the lead ship of Turkey’s I-class frigates. Turkey’s top defense procurement official, Ismail Demir, had announced Jan. 23 at the warship’s launch ceremony that the vessel would be fitted with an indigenous VLS. Until now it was unclear who would manufacture the national missile launching system and what would be its specifications.

The government initially planned to install the Mk 41 VLS, made by American firm Lockheed Martin. However, sanctions imposed on Turkey through the U.S. Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act prevented the sale of the MK 41 VLS. The U.S brought about the sanctions after Turkey bought the Russian S-400 air defense system.

Kose, who leads the naval platforms unit at the defense procurement agency Presidency of Defence Industries, or SSB, said the government hired missile-manufacturer Roketsan to develop MDAS.

“The FMS was not approved for using the U.S.-made Mk 41 as a vertical launch system for the Milgem [naval project’s] fifth ship. Thus, we inked an agreement with Roketsan and rearranged the contract so that Roketsan will develop the VLS,” Kose told Turkish media.

A source with a subcontractor working on the project told Defense News that the MDAS will be similar to the Mk 41. “However, it has some structural differences, like its height. MDAS will be 8 meters long — 30 centimeters longer than Mk 41,” the source said on condition of anonymity.

“The system will be capable of embarking and launching indigenous missiles, including HİSAR surface-to-air missile family … and ATMACA anti-ship missiles,” the source added. “Turkey has gained enough know-how experience to develop an indigenous missile-launching system in the last decade. We have been working on the MDAS project and aim to make it ready before the acceptance trials of TCG Istanbul.”

The source declined to give information about the cost of the project.

MDAS was initially planned to equip the future TF2000-class air warfare destroyer, scheduled to enter service with the Turkish Navy by 2027. However, the plans changed as a result of the sanctions, and the SSB accelerated the project. According to the SSB’s agenda, the first I-class frigate is expected to be commissioned in 2023.

MDAS variants are expected to launch two Turkish weapons currently undergoing tests: the long-range air defense missile Siper, or Hisar-U; and the cruise missile Gezgin meant for tactical land-attack missions.
 
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His Excellency General Umit DUNDAR, Commander Turkish Land Forces called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting, matters of mutual and professional interest with special emphasis on defence and security collaboration between the two brotherly countries were discussed.

COAS said that we highly value our brotherly relations with Turkey which are deeply rooted in history and entrenched in our cultural and religious affinities. Both sides agreed to further optimize military to military ties particularly in training and counter-terrorism domains.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan Army's role for regional peace and stability and contributions towards defeating terrorism. Earlier on arrival, Commander Turkish Land Forces was also presented with a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out military contingent.
 
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Pakistan, Turkey agree to enhance military ties


Pakistan, Turkey agree to enhance military ties

https://nation.com.pk/NewsSource/web-desk
Web Desk
9:55 PM | July 05, 2021


The Commander Turkish Land Forces General Ümit DÜNDAR met General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.

Matters of mutual and professional interest with special emphasis on defence and security collaboration between the two brotherly countries were discussed during the meeting.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Pakistan highly valued its brotherly relations with Turkey which were deeply rooted in history and entrenched in bilateral cultural and religious affinities.

The visiting dignitary lauded Pakistan Army’s role for regional peace and stability and contributions towards defeating terrorism.

Earlier on arrival, Commander Turkish Land Forces was also presented with a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out military contingent.
 
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Turkey Developed Smarti Precision Guidance Kit HGK_82 for Gravity Dumb Bombs.

The first 1000 such kits will deliver till August 2022 to Turkish Armed Forces.

HGK-82 is developed by TÜBITAK’s Defense Industries Research & Development Institute SAGE


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Turkey’s latest cutting-edge combat drone has set a new national aviation record.

The unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Akıncı flew at an altitude of 38,039 feet (11,594 meters), Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) Chairperson Ismail Demir.



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Turkey becomes one of world's leading manufacturers of armed drones


Turkey becomes one of world's leading manufacturers of armed drones

https://nation.com.pk/NewsSource/haber
Anadolu
July 10, 2021


Turkey has become one of the world's leading manufacturers of armed unmanned aerial vehicles in just 15 years, French newspaper Le Monde said Friday.

The newspaper examined Turkish armed drones (SIHA) under a separate title, "A technology at the service of Turkish foreign policy," in a report on armed unmanned aerial vehicles.

Two suicide drones, Kargu-2, produced by Turkish defense contractor STM, played an important role in the conflict between the legitimate Libyan government and warlord General Khalifa Haftar in the spring of 2020, it said.

The rise of Turkish drones in the Turkish defense industry market and their widespread use on the battlefield was also stressed as an "indisputable phenomenon."

"In just 15 years, the country has taken its place among the world's main manufacturers with the desire to compete with the US, Israeli and Chinese models," said Le Monde.

It also underscored that Turkish drones such as Kargu, Bayraktar, Anka, Karayel and Alpagu are not only "effective but also affordable.”
And Turkish drones have started to be used in cross-border operations since 2016, it said. "Turkish drones, which are more and more effective, have changed the balance of power not only in Libya but also in Nagorno-Karabakh."

Azerbaijan, Qatar, Ukraine, Tunisia and NATO ally, Poland, purchased Turkish armed drones. And Latvia, Hungary, Albania, as well as other countries, have shown interest in SIHAs, said Le Monde.
 
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Turkey becomes one of world's leading manufacturers of armed drones


Turkey becomes one of world's leading manufacturers of armed drones's leading manufacturers of armed drones

https://nation.com.pk/NewsSource/haber
Anadolu
July 10, 2021


Turkey has become one of the world's leading manufacturers of armed unmanned aerial vehicles in just 15 years, French newspaper Le Monde said Friday.

The newspaper examined Turkish armed drones (SIHA) under a separate title, "A technology at the service of Turkish foreign policy," in a report on armed unmanned aerial vehicles.

Two suicide drones, Kargu-2, produced by Turkish defense contractor STM, played an important role in the conflict between the legitimate Libyan government and warlord General Khalifa Haftar in the spring of 2020, it said.

The rise of Turkish drones in the Turkish defense industry market and their widespread use on the battlefield was also stressed as an "indisputable phenomenon."

"In just 15 years, the country has taken its place among the world's main manufacturers with the desire to compete with the US, Israeli and Chinese models," said Le Monde.

It also underscored that Turkish drones such as Kargu, Bayraktar, Anka, Karayel and Alpagu are not only "effective but also affordable.”

And Turkish drones have started to be used in cross-border operations since 2016, it said. "Turkish drones, which are more and more effective, have changed the balance of power not only in Libya but also in Nagorno-Karabakh."

Azerbaijan, Qatar, Ukraine, Tunisia and NATO ally, Poland, purchased Turkish armed drones. And Latvia, Hungary, Albania, as well as other countries, have shown interest in SIHAs, said Le Monde.

Will Pakistan go for this new drone? Aside from warships Pakistan should go for hisar-O like Bangladesh and drones
 
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