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ISSUE 33/2012
AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. FARUK OZLU, DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY ON TURKISH UAV PROGRAMMES
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 38
ISSN 1206 6001
YEAR 2012
GOKTURK-II
LAUNCHED INTO
SPACE
TURKISH UAV
PROGRAMMES BY TAI
GLOBAL CIVIL AND MILITARY
HELICOPTER MARKET
PARS 8X8 WAV WITH SARP 12.7MM RWS FEATURED
ITS CAPABILITIES BEYOND THE BORDERS
SASAD WILL BE THE EFFECTIVE AND INFLUENTIAL
VOICE OF DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE
MILSOFT: A NEW STRUCTURE FOR
BRILLIANT FUTURE
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In Defence Industry Two Themes will Stand out in the
21st Century “Drones” and “Cyber Warfare”
Turkish UAV Programmes
by TAI
MilSOFT: A New Structure for
Brilliant Future
Global Civil and Military Helicopter Market Helicopter
Manufacturers to Stand the Test of Financial Volatility
Turkey-U.S. Defence and Aerospace Workshop
Held on TOBB
Defence and Aerospace Industry Manufacturers
Association will be the Effective and Influential Voice
of Defence and Aerospace
Göktürk-II was Sent off to China from
TAI Premises
Göktürk-II Launched
Into Space
Anand E. Stanley is in Charge of Sikorsky
Aircraft Turkey Operations
Italy’s SAMP/T Reaches Initial Operational
Capability (IOC)
Roketsan was at AUSA
2012 Fair
5th Naval Systems Seminar Brought
the Maritime Sector Together
Defence and Aviation Giant Companies
to meet in Ankara
Various Sources for
R&D Incentives
Raytheon: 40 Years
Cooperation in Turkey
Pars 8x8 WAV with SARP 12.7mm RWS Featured its
Capabilities Beyond the Borders
Selex Galileo’s Falco Selected
by 4 Nations
BMC: Kirpi MRAPs to be Delivered to Turkish
Armed Forces Until April 2013
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Sinerjitürk: Turkish Defence Industry is
Getting Ready for 2023
Significant Cooperation Between
Aselsan and Bilkent University
Final Advanced Block 50 Type F-16
Produced for the Turkish Air Force Delivered
IDEF’13 Eurasian
Meeting
“Deep Blue Sea” Havelsan and Rheinmetall
Team to supply Turkish
Navy with Submarine Diving Simulator
Patriot Air and Missile Defense System
receives U.S. Army stamp of approval
Turkey to Acquire New Technologies with the
Technology Acquisition Roadmap Agreements
Security, Defence and Defence Industry
2023 Congress
Teknokent Defence Industry Platform
Selects its New Management
Aselsan’s Maturity Level Once
Again Certified
Airbus Military A400M Completes
Critical Flight-test Phase
SPOT 6 & SPOT 7: Turkey steps up
collaboration with Astrium Services
RAM Block 2 Test Campaign
Successful
Results of the 5th FNSS Military Land Vehicles
Plastic Model Contest Announced
Turkey’s Very First Biometrics Summit
held in Istanbul
Rolls-Royce Awarded USD 103.3 Million Engine
Services Contract for U.S. Navy T-45 Trainer Aircraft
ADS and Farnborough International Limited to
Launch Global Intelligent Systems Event in 2013
Boeing’s Final Design for Wedgetail AEW&C
Airborne Mission Segment Accepted by Australia
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A Success Story on
Unmanned Aircraft Sytems
Ayşe Akalın
Publisher & Editor in Chief
Due to the changing threats in the world, many nations are working on developing various types of Unmanned Aircraft
Systems of their own, small (like micro and mini UAS) or large such as, tactical, MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance)
or HALE (High Altitude Long Endurance) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unmanned Aircraft Systems are basically used for
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) purposes but they are also being used for weaponized tactical attacks.
Besides weaponizing the actual UAS, such as the Predator and the Reaper systems, there are special classes of UAS,
called the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAV), which are originally conceived for combat purposes. On the other hand,
most nations are working on integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the civilian air space. By the end of this decade,
UAS will be flying in civilian air space at the same time with the manned air systems.
It is obvious that in recent years Turkey has strengthened its position among global UAV manufacturers thanks to its
capabilities. Turkey’s first experience with the UAS has started with the preliminary attempts of TAI during 80’s with UAV-X1
and continued later on with the successful target drone system “Turna”. Indigenous Anka developed by TAI represents
milestone in Turkish MALE UAV Market. Compared to most of the major MALE UAVs, Anka promises to be significantly
superior with respect to its improved system backup capabilities, diesel engine and electro expulsive ice protection system
(IPS). Gulf States have shown great interest in the Anka project. TAI is well positioned to increase market share starting from
2013 against its competitors from U.S. and Israel.
In this issue, we are pleased to share with you interviews with Mr. Faruk Özlü, Deputy Undersecretary for Defence
Industries; Mr. İsmail Başyiğit, CEO of MilSOLF, Mr. Hüseyin Baysak, General Secretary of SaSAD and Mr. Robert J. (Mike)
Boots, Raytheon Company Director, Turkey Patriot Win Team, Integrated Defense Systems; an overview on Turkish UAV
Programmes and Global Civil and Military Helicopter Market; the latest news and developments, technical articles related
with the products and capabilities geared towards the defence industry.
Enjoy this issue....
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In Defence Industry Two Themes
will stand out in the 21st Century
“Drones” and “Cyber Warfare”
Dr. Faruk Özlü, Deputy Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM), made assessments for Defence
Turkey Magazine on the following issues: Usage of Herons in the Turkish inventory, developments related
to Anka of which the tests stopped after the accident and recently started, Turkey’s requirements related
to military and civilian unmanned air vehicle system, sub-system and testing processes in the next period,
their views regarding the international consortium programmes bearing potential of cooperation in the
future and exportation performances of the nationally produced unmanned air vehicles (UAV) in 2012.
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© Baykar Makina
Defence Turkey: Mr. Özlü, firstly I
would like to thank you for your time.
More than twenty years passed since
the very first unmanned air vehicles
entered into Turkish Armed Forces’
inventory. Could you briefly inform
us on the steps taken since those
days and assess the current UAV’s
at Turkish Armed Forces’ inventory
and the on-going UAV projects? Will
there be new UAV projects in your
2013 agenda?
Compared to its status 20 years
ago, Turkey is now amongst the
countries that develop and produce
their own UAV systems. 164 Mini UAVs,
4 Mini Rotorcraft UAVs and 10 Herons
within the framework of UAV projects
conducted by our Undersecretariat are
in Turkish Armed Forces’ inventory.
“Next Two Years are Very Critical”
In addition to the aforesaid,
we are expecting the MALE class
Anka unmanned air vehicle of which
the design, development studies
and acceptance tests are almost
accomplished and UAV systems to be
produced within the scope of tactical
class that are still under design and
development phases within UAV
projects to enter in the Turkish Armed
Forces’ inventory within the next two
years.
On the other hand, the signature
of the project’s agreement for mass
production of 10 Anka unmanned air
vehicles and design and production
agreement on the strategic level armed
unmanned air vehicle and agreement
on the project for Rotorcraft UAV
mounted on Ship are in our work plan
for 2013.
Defence Turkey: In the Defence
Industry Executive Committee’s
(SSİK) meeting of last July, the
launch of the talks for the agreement
on preliminary design activities for a
turbo-probe engine Anka unmanned
air vehicle with a longer range and
higher load capacity with TAI was
decided. Which capabilities will
Turkey have with this developed
armed version of Anka? Has the
project schedule been started?
Could you assess the current status
for us?
This is an unmanned air vehicle of a
strategic level that is beyond the MALE
class. It shall hold capabilities beyond
Anka, for example it shall weigh almost
5 tones, armed and over 30.000 feet
of altitude.
“Strategic and Armed
Ankas are on the way”
With this decision, we have
taken the first steps for developing
a UAV system equivalent to U.S.
origin Predator/Reaper. Talks on the
© TAI
Manufactured by TAI, the prototype 001
crashed during a flight test due to a
technical problem on 28 September 2012.
Following this crash, Anka’s final acceptance
test process was suspended. Following
the necessary inspections, Anka’s final
acceptance test process was restarted in
December 2012.
Turkish Armed Forces have 164
Bayraktar “Gözcü” Mini UAVs at
its inventory and new system
procurements are on-going within
the frame of TAF needs. Qatar Armed
Forces and Kale/Baykar partnership
awarded a contract in 2011for the
supply of 10 Bayraktar Mini UAVs.
The acceptance tests of Mini UAVs
were completed in March 2012 in
Qatar. These Mini UAVs, which are
Turkey’s first exported unmanned air
vehicles, were manufactured suitable
for Qatar’s desert climate. Having
an operational range of 15-25 km,
Gözcü is able to reach at maximum
12.000 feet.
contract for the preliminary design
activities have been started; I expect
the signature to take place and the
project schedule to start within the
first half of 2013. We aim to reach the
SATCOM infrastructure with these
and even with the mass production of
our Anka project. We shall provide a
satellite communication that enables
longer ranged operations without the
dependence on the ground antennas.
Defence Turkey: Mr. Özlü, it is
known that UAVs procured from
foreign countries could not be used
sufficiently due to several reasons.
Besides there is still a process for
Anka’s entry into Turkish Armed
Forces’ inventory. Could you briefly
assess this process and the point
reached? Also is there any possibility
of leasing or procuring the manned/
unmanned air vehicles demanded by
the Turkish Armed Forces or other
related governmental institutions
together with the sub-systems in the
short run?
Herons are currently in our inventory,
still being used and are considered as
beneficial systems. Unfortunately we
did not get the desired efficiency from
Aerostars. The Contractor has not
found a solution yet for the problems
that make these systems impossible
to use even though it is stipulated in
the agreement. So, the User was not
pleased with these systems.
“Herons are Actively Operating”,
“Aerostars Failed”
Anka’s first product acceptance
process has started and we expect the
completion of the tests shortly. On the
other hand, the talks of an agreement
on the mass production are on-going
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Turkey procured 3 Aerostar Tactical
UAV from Aeronautics Company
Israel in 2008. Since the Contractor
has not found a solution yet for the
technical problems arisen in these
UAVs, Turkey decided to return
them in 2012 last quarter. Aerostar
was servicing at 18000 feet altitude
and reached at 100 km speed.
Besides, it was able to make instant
image transfer to 200-km-away
command control centre.
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and we intend to sign the agreement
soon.
“Hired Manned Reconnaissance
Aircraft is Successful”
For meeting our demands on “ISRIntelligence/ Surveillance/ Reconnaissance”
for the period until our on-going UAV
development projects enter in the
Turkish Armed Forces’ inventory, a
study for hiring a manned aircraft
was carried out and an agreement
was signed to this end. The very first
aircraft brought to Turkey within this
scope is operating successfully and
Vehicle (UAV) and other ISR Projects
(Manned Intelligence/Reconnaissance/
Surveillance Air Vehicle Systems).
Defence
Turkey:
We
are
observing that Turkey’s capabilities
in unmanned air vehicles are starting
to mature. Is there any intention for
the participation to multinational
consortiums such as Talarion under
Turkey’s leadership, for the strategic
and combatant UAV systems? If so,
which model should be established
for Turkey’s participation in such a
consortium?
Turkey has leased
Air King 350 manned
intelligence aircraft at
an amount of 70 million
USD for two years.
Having all features of
unmanned air vehicles
and equipped with stateof-the-art technology,
it has a maximum
operating altitude of
35000 ft. and maximum
endurance of 12 hours.
approximately 600 hours of flight has
been accomplished to date. We expect
the remaining four aircrafts within the
framework of the agreement to start
operating at the beginning of 2013. As
you mentioned, we have launched the
studies for covering the intelligence/
reconnaissance/surveillance demands
of the related public institutions
besides Turkish Armed Forces.
Studies
for
improving
the
performance of existing useful loads
and gaining additional capacity through
alternative useful loads are continuing
within the scope of Unmanned Air
the other hand, we are keeping a close
watch of the multinational programmes
for taking part in global international
projects and also benefiting their
experience. We encourage Turkish
defence industry’s participation to
the multinational projects in line with
“equal partner” principle.
Defence Turkey: Mr. Özlü , the
test
infrastructure
requirement
will change depending on the
UAV
system/subsystems
and
infrastructural task systems on
these systems. In light of these
developments,
requirements
for
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“International Cooperation is
amongst our Strategic Goals”
Turkey started acting in UAV field
first with direct procurement projects
and initiated the development projects
in parallel. A certain level in the
development projects was reached
while using the existing systems. After
our Mini UAV systems that have been
indigenously developed and brought
into the inventory since 2008, our
tactical and MALE class UAV systems
will start to be used by our Armed
Forces within two years at the latest. On
avionic
testing
environment,
wind tunnels, scenario generator,
navigation test environments, etc.
will arise. Does Turkey have such
an infrastructure for the UAVs that
could cover these requirements?
What are our capabilities? Moreover,
as the Undersecretariat for Defence
Industries what is your roadmap
on the establishment of functional,
modern accreditation facilities and
testing fields that could meet all
kinds of requirements of military and
civilian UAVs that would be used by
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Turkey and her allies in the future?
What would you like to convey to
our defence companies that are
capable of dealing with such issues
and interested in investing?
“Testing Centres are the Most
Vital Need of the Sector”
The issue you mentioned is in
our agenda. Since the “research”,
“development”,
“testing”
and
“assessment” are inseparable. You
cannot accept a product obtained as
a result of research and development
studies without testing it. Meaning you
cannot obtain a product. This is not
only applicable for UAVs; we consider
the testing centres also for all platforms
and systems we developed. In Turkey,
there is an urgent need for a basic
infrastructure for the tests and flights
of all types of air vehicles (aircrafts,
helicopters and UAVs). We have taken
some steps regarding this issue and
after they mature a bit, we would share
the developments with you.
Defence Turkey: What are
your approaches regarding the
logistic support for UAV systems?
Especially on Herons, which studies
are conducted for the maintenance
support assumed by TAI for the
duration of the life cycle?
“We Started Pilot Implementation
Projects in Logistics”
We have been working very carefully
on the logistics as the Undersecretariat
since last year. We negotiated with all
related institutions and organizations,
organized a workshop and prepared
a detailed report on this issue. For
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this end, we established a Logistic
Planning and Coordination Directorate
within our Undersecretariat.
With the agreement signed with
TAI, the logistic support for Heron
system in the inventory will be provided
by TAI for 3 years in an efficient and
continuous manner and the activities
thereof started in March 2012. At the
moment, the logistic support activities
are smoothly carried out by TAI.
It is fair to claim that users are
satisfied with these support activities.
At this point, the performance of critical
sub-contractors such as Aselsan also
affects the system’s total performance.
Defence Turkey: What is your
strategy as the Undersecretariat for
an exportation version study of UAVs
during the development phase?
Also, do you have international
cooperation on the export of UAV
systems to third countries in your
agenda?
“We Accomplished the First
Export of UAV System to Qatar”
As in every project, the exportation
of
UAV
development
projects’
products is one of our priorities. To this
end, we could mention the exportation
of 10 Mini UAVs to Qatar Armed
Forces in February 2012 as our first
UAV exportation. Moreover, tactical
class UAVs of Vestel and Kale-Baykar
companies and TAI’s MALE class Anka
are the systems with great export
potential. Their entrance into the
Turkish Armed Forces’ inventory will
take place after a while but there are
a number of potential clients for them.
As you know, we exported each and
every product we produced until today.
SSM signed a contract
with Israeli UIP at an
amount of 180 billion
USD covering 10
herons and ground
systems in order
to meet Operative
Unmanned Air Vehicle
and ground system
needs of Turkey in
2005. Turkish Armed
Forces are still using
these 10 UAVs actively
in operational regions.
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As per Defence Industry Executive Committee’s (SSİK) decision, Kalekalıp/Baykar Makina joint venture was announced to be the successful bidder
of Tactical UAV Project in January 2010. The contract for the project covering 2 Tactical UAV systems including 12 aircrafts was signed on 20
December 2011. All systems are planned to take part in the inventory of TAF in 2014 unless a delay occurs in the project schedule.
© Vestel Defence
Karayel Tactical UAV was initiated to
be developed by Vestel Defence in
2007. The first prototype was made
ready after 18-month design and
manufacturing process. In 2009,
Vestel Defence was selected as
the successful bidder of the tender
realized for meeting TAF’s Tactical
UAV needs with a catapult take-off
and steerable parachute landing. The
contract was signed between SSM
and VestelSavunma on 20 December
2010. Karayel will have longmission
endurance with 10 hours and high
operational altitude with 18.000 feet.
Defence Turkey: What sort of
a legislative regulation will the
Undersecretariat
for
Defence
Industries make for the unmanned
air vehicle requirements of the
General Directorate of Security and
National Intelligence Organization?
“The authority for use of UAVs
is in Turkish Armed Forces’
and National Intelligence
Organization’s Disposal”
In accordance with regulation
made in 2011 in the Article 10 of
Ms.Ayşe Akalın,
Defence Turkey
Magazine Editor
in Chief and Mr.
Faruk Özlü, Deputy
Undersecretary for
Defence Industries met
for an interview at the
Undersecretariat for
Defence Industries.
the Law No. 3238, intelligence and
security requirements of the National
Intelligence Organization and General
Directorate of Security shall be provided
by the Undersecretariat for Defence
Industries, with the Undersecretary’s
proposal, National Defence Minister’s
assent and Prime Minister’s approval.
We are working on several projects to
this end.
Lastly, I would like to recommend
your readers to read the UAV Road
Map document prepared by our
Undersecretariat. It is a very important
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reference guide covering studies
foreseen for 20 years (2011-2030) for
the UAV Systems. “SSM UAV ROAD
MAP (2011-2030)”.
Defence Turkey: Mr. Özlü would
you like to make a final remark?
“We shall Work More,
Achieve Better Works”
I participated in an executive
training programme at the Harvard
University in USA in December. The
topic of the training programme was
“National and International Security”.
There were 73 executives from 27
various countries in that programme
and “Drones” and “Usage of Drones
in the Future” have been the issues of
vital importance of the programme.
Most significant and primary
issues of defence and security will be
“drones” and “cyber warfare” in the
21st century.
Miss Akalın, I wish you a continued
success and thank you very much.
We thank you as Defence Turkey.
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Turkish UAV Programmes by TAI
It is obvious that in recent years Turkey has strengthened its position among global UAV manufacturers
thanks to its capabilities. Turkey’s first experience with the UAV has started with the preliminary attempts
of TAI during 80’s with UAV-X1 and continued later on with the successful target drone system “Turna”.
Indigenous Anka developed by TAI represents milestone in Turkish MALE UAV Market. Compared to most
of the major MALE UAVs, Anka promises to be significantly superior with respect to its improved system
backup capabilities, diesel engine and electro expulsive ice protection system (IPS). Gulf States have
shown great interest in the Anka project. TAI is well positioned to increase market share starting from 2013
against its competitors from U.S. and Israel.
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The Pioneer - UAV-X1
Under a contract with SSM, UAV-X1
demonstrator program began in July
1989, and two prototypes along with
the ground systems were completed
by March 1992. After a series of taxi
and crow-hop tests, the first flight was
made on October 18, 1992 (Figure-1).
Lacking solid user requirements
and funding, there were no production
orders ensued. Hence, the program
could not progress into the planned
subsequent phases.
The air vehicle had a maximum takeoff weight of 320 kg and wing span of 6
m, as well as a 3-axis analog autopilot
system. Being peculiar to most UAV
systems of that era, take-off and
landings were executed by an external
pilot, and in between the control was
transferred to the GCS operator.
Figure-1: UAV-X1 in flight testing (1992)
UAV-X1
The First Product - Turna
In mid 1990s, Turkish Armed
Forces
were
using
Banshee
(UK) target drones for AAA and
SAM training of its air defence
units. Receiving support and
encouragement from the end users
and having UAV-X1 under its belt,
TAI felt confident for developing its
own target drone. A contract was
signed with MoD R&D (MSB-ARGE)
in August 1995 for the development
of a prototype system, having
equivalent performance level with
the existing systems in the inventory.
Within one year, the prototype
system consisting of Turna (Crane
bird) target drone, launcher and
Mission
Demonstrator
Engine
60 HP rotary
Dimensions
Length 4m, Span 6m
Weights
Empty 245 kg, MTOW 340 kg
Performances
Max Speed 110 kts, Cruise Speed 70 kts, Endurance
4+ hrs, Ceiling 12000ft
Payload
Up to 45kg
Data Link
VHF/UHF
Guidance/Control
3-axis autopilot
Launch/Recovery
Runway w/external pilot
Structures
Fiberglass and alumium
Power
Batlery, 1kW alternator (option)
First Flight
18 October 1992
Status
Demonstration phase completed. Did not Advance to
subsequent phase due to lack of funds
Figure-2: UAV-X1 Factsheet
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Figure-4: Turna Subsystems and Payloads
control system were developed and
the first flight was accomplished on
September 10, 1996.
After a successful series of
acceptance operational tests, the Army
and the Air Force had decided to goahead with the initial production contract,
also requesting autonomous flight
capability for subsequent acquisitions.
With the deliveries made in 2001, Turna
became the first national unmanned
aircraft product to enter the inventory of
Turkish Armed Forces (Figure-3).
Subsequently,
automatic
flight
control system development were
pursued, adding functionalities such as
waypoint navigation and link loss/return
home modes that enabled beyond visual
range operations. Two more production
contract awards were received afterwards
and the new systems were delivered
on time, meeting all the performance
objectives.
Similar to other UAV systems, Turna
system consists various ground systems
and payloads, besides air vehicles
(Figure-4).
With its high power to weight ratio,
Turna is capable of towing the Miss
Distance Indicator (MDI) acoustic
sensor along with a target sleeve
(banner). This gives users the option of
Figure-3: Turna Acceptance and Operational Tests (1997-1998)
Figure-5: Turna Typical Mission Profile
shooting at the sleeve and monitor the
miss distances from the ground station
for shooter performance evaluation,
without risking the air vehicle. Air
vehicle reuse enables more cost-
effective AAA training (Figure-5).
Turna has served as a testbed for
TEI’s engine development programs
as well
Turna TARGET SYSTEM
Mission
Target Drone
Engine
38 HP rotary
Dimensions
Length 2.7m, Span 2.3m
Weights
Empty 50 kg, MTOW 70 kg
Performances
Max Speed 180 kts, Cruise Speed 135 kts,
Endurance 1,5 hrs, Ceiling 12000ft
Payload
MDI, IR Flares, Luneberg Lens, Smoke Generator,
Target Sleeve
Data Link
VHF/UHF with 50 km range
Guidance/Control
Autopilot ve GPS aided navigation
Launch/Recovery
Launch from bungee catapult, recovery by parachute
Structures
Fiberglass
Power
LiPo batlery
First Flight
10 September 1996
Status
In Turkish Army and Air Force inventory since 2001
Figure-6: Turna Target System Factsheet
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First Operational UAV System - Gözcü
In response to an urgent need, TAI
had launced the development of a short
range tactical UAV system called Gözcü
(Observer) in December 2006, using
company funds.
To reduce costs and time, the
infrastructure and technologies gained
during Turna target system development
program was utilized to develop the
prototype system (Figure-8).
First
flight
of
Gözcü
was
accomplished in just three months
from project start, on March 6, 2007
(Figure-9).
Typical mission profile and basic
system characteristics are given in
Figure-10 and Figure-11 respectively.
Within 2007, more than 50 flights
were accomplished with the Gözcü
system, including EO payloads tests.
The system was operationally tested
in Diyarbakır, demonstrating basic air
vehicle performance, data link range
and EO payload (Figure-12).
After the evaluations, several areas
of improvement were determined and
a second development phase was
already planned. However the program
was terminated in 2008.
Figure-8: Gözcü Subsystems (2007)
Figure-9: Gözcü on Launcher (2007)
Figure-10: Gözcü Typical Mission Profile
Gözcü
Mission
ISR, loitering SEAD growth potential
Engine
38 HP rotary
Dimensions
Length 2.7m, Span 3.8m
Weights
Empty 55 kg, MTOW 85 kg
Performances
Max Speed 140 kts, Cruise Speed 100 kts, Endurance 2,5
hrs, Ceiling 12000+ft
Payload
EO/IR
Data Link
VHF/UHF with 50 km range
Guidance/Control
Autopilot ve GPS aided navigation
Launch/Recovery
Launch from bungee catapult, recovery by parachute
Structures
Fiberglass
Power
LiPo batlery
First Flight
6 March 2007
Status
Demonstration phase and operational testing completed.
Did not advance to subsequent phases
Figure-11: Gözcü UAV System Factsheet
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Moving Into High Speed With Şimşek
Anticipating the upcoming needs
of the Navy and the Air Force, TAI
had started a project called Şimşek
(Lightning) in 2008, jointly funded by
TAI and TÜBİTAK/TEYDEB. The project
aims to develop a high speed target
system that can simulate modern
emerging air threats with more realism
and in a cost-effective manner.
In
the
Defence
Industry
Implementation Committee (SSİK)
meeting of January 2010, a decision
was taken to start contract negotiations
with TAI for the high speed target
drone acquisition to fulfill Navy and
Air Force needs. However, the user
requirements were too far apart to
cast into one solution and this caused
delays in contract effectivity.
TAI moved on with the Şimşek
program, considering the market
potential for foreign customers as well,
along with the potential for spin-offs
into new products such as decoys.
The first phase development
was completed by the end 2011
and involved the system design and
integration. Subsystem and system
tests were completed by mid 2012,
yielding into a successful first flight on
August 4, 2012 (Figure-8).
During the second phase of the
project, which will also be funded by
TAI and TEYDEB, the development
flight tests will be completed along
with the integration of new generation
Miss Distance ındicator (MD) system
and
Countermeasure
Dispensing
System (CMDS). One imprtant goal is
to increase the local content especially
for the critical subsystems and
components.
TEI had already started with the
jet engine development in parallel
with Phase-1 and the
integration of TEI’s
engine with Şimşek
is
targeted
for the end
of
2012.
A
separate
subproject
has also been
launched again with TEYDEB support,
for the development of an hydraulic
launcher with local partners. Low
cost navigation sensor development
alternatives are being evaluated.
Figure-8: Şimşek First Flight (2012)
Şimşek TARGET
SYSTEM
Mission
Target Drone, Decoy
Engine
40N turbojet
Dimensions
Length 2.7m, Span 1.5m
Weights
Empty 50 kg, MTOW 70 kg
Performances
Max Speed 400kts, Cruise Speed 250kts, Endurance
1 hrs, Ceiling 15000+ft
Payload
MDI, IR Flares Luneberg Lens Smoke Generator, CMDS
Data Link
VHF/UHF with up to 100km range
Guidance/Control
Autopilot and GPS/INS aided navigation
Launch/Recovery
Launch from hydraulic catapult, recovery by dual stage parachute
Structures
Graphite and aluminum
Power
Li-lon battery
First Flight
4 August 2012
Status
In flight testing. IOC end of 2013
Figure-9: Şimşek Target System Factsheet
Going Vertical
There is a growing number of
military and civilian UAV users that
does not have immediate access to
landing strips. Fixed wing UAVs can
be launched from catapult launchers
as in the target systems, but this
launcher also adds to the logistics
footprint of the system. The launchers
can be very big with the growing sie
of the air vehicle. Also the recovery of
the system needs to be done either
by the parachute (with certain level
of uncertainty o landing spot) or
prepared/semi-prepared landing strip,
which offsets the advantages of using
launcher. Hence vertical take-off and
landing (VTOL) UAV systems may offer
a better alternative in space limited
launch/recovery environments (such
as in-city building tops or ship decks).
However, one has to keep in mind that
VTOL systems by law of nature can not
offer the same level of endurance with
the fixed wing systems.
There has been a number of
different VTOL concepts over time, but
none has been as efficient and reliable
as the classical main rotor/tail rotor
classical helicopter. One can observe
this fact just by surveying through the
existing VTOL UAV products in the
market.
Realizing the market potential, TAI
has been developing its own VTOL
UAV system family since 2010, using
internal funding.
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R-10E
R-10E is based on COTS electric
helicopter with a maximum takeoff weight of 10 kg. TAI outfitted the
basic helicopter with suitable size
avionics and sensors, and developed
in-house flight control software that
enables autonomous flight, take-off
and landing without any manual pilot
stick control.
Algorithms and software developed
on R-10E is reusable to a great
percentage for applying on bigger size
helicopters, such as the R-300.
R-10E ROTARY
UAV SYSTEM
Mission
ISR
Engine
Brushless type electric motor
Dimensions
Length 1.5m, Rotor Diameter 1.8m
Weights
Empty 8.5 kg, MTOW 12 kg
Performances
Max Speed 43 kts, Endurance 40 min, Ceiling 1500ft (AGL)
Payload
EO/IR
Data Link
S band with up to 15km range
Guidance/Control
Autopilot ve GPS/INS aided navigation
Launch/Recovery
VTOL, automatic
Structures
Fiberglass and aluminum
Power
5V, 12V LiPo battery
First Flight
7 October 2011
In flight testing. IOC mid 2013
Status
Figure-10: R-10E VTOL UAV Systems Factsheet
R-300
Conversion of manned helicopters
into UAVs is often the most direct and
fast alternative. R-300 is also based on
a manned helicopter with a maximum
takeoff weight of 300kg. The basic
system characteristics are given in
Figure-11.
R-300 prototype #1 had its first
flight on December 23, 2010. However,
it was lost after a mishap. Due to the
unstable nature of helicopters, remote
control by external pilot is a very
challenging task, and hence it was
decided to mature the flight control
software on R-10E first and then adapt
to R-300. Also an extensive dynamic
ground test process is defined before
first free flight is attempted.
The second prototype is ready
for the dynamic ground tests and is
expected to have its first autonomous
flight before the end of 2012.
An RFI for a VTOL UAV system
to be operated from Turkish Navy
frigates (in short GİHA) was issued
at the beginning of 2012. The basic
payload and endurance requirements
in GİHA RFI can be met by a helicopter
of roughly 1500 kg MTOW. RFI also
defines an early demonstration to be
made for downselection. R-300 is
anticipated to be a candidate for the
demo.
Potential mission roles for R-300
include; battle damage assessment,
NBC detection, artillery adjustment,
perimeter security, coastal surveillance,
mine
detection,
search&rescue
support and border patrol.
R-300 ROTARY
UAV SYSTEM
Mission
ISR
Engine
64 HP two cycle/two cylinder
Dimensions
Length 5m, Rotor Diameter 6m
Weights
Empty 160 kg, MTOW 300 kg
Performances
Max Speed 72 kts, Cruise Speed 50 kts, Endurance 4 hrs,
Ceiling 10000ft
Payload
EO/IR
Data Link
Redundant UHF/S band with up to 100km range
Guidance/Control
Autopilot and GPS/INS aided navigation
Launch/Recovery
VTOL, automatic
Structures
Fiberglass and aluminum
Power
28V DC battery, starter, optional 2kW alternator
First Flight
24 December 2010
Status
In flight testing. IOC end of 2013
Figure-11: R-300 VTOL UAV Systems Factsheet
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Turning Point - Anka
Anka
(Phoenix)
development
program has been the high point for
TAI’s two decade long UAV related
activities.
The contract was signed with
SSM on December 24, 2004 for the
development of a Medium Altitude
Long Endurance (MALE) class UAV
system, including industrialization of
all critical subsystems.
During the first two years,
feasibility studies and impact analyses
were accomplished for some major
requirement changes (such as payload
capacity of 500 vs 200 kg; airworthiness
certification etc). Mutually agreed
requirements were finally frozen in a
SRR meeting in February 2007.
The “roll-out” ceremony of the
Anka system was made on August
2010. After completion of the ground
tests and taxi tests, the first flight was
accomplished on December 30, 2010,
only 1.5 years after the CDR meeting.
The Anka system size and level
of complexity placed Turkey among
the three nations in the world, along
with U.S. and Israel. In addition, TAI
has joined a very limited number of
prestigious global UAV companies
which have MALE UAV product.
The subsystems of Anka is given in
Figure-13.
Anka’s avionics system is capable
of performing full autonomous flights
based on mission plan and automatic
takeoff and landing with a dual thread
(radar and DGS) ATOLS system.
The avionics system includes dual
redundant Flight Control Computers,
dual/triple redundant flight control
sensors (GPS/INS and air data),
dual redundant control surfaces,
dual
redundant
communications,
identification unit, mission computer,
data recorder and other auxiliary
control and interface units.
In order to conduct its day/night
RSTA missions, Anka is equipped with
Aselsan’s 300T EO/IR camera as basic
payload in Block-A configuration, and
it will simultaneously carry Aselsan’s
SAR/ISAR-GMTI radar payload in
Block-B configuration that enables allweather mission capability.
Transportable Image
Exploitation Station
Air Vehicle
Automatic Take-off &
Landing System
Ground Support Equipment
Ground Data
Terminal
RVT
Remote Video
Terminal
GCS
Ground Control
Station
GDT
ATOLS
Figure-13: Anka System Overview
Anka UAV SYSTEM
Mission
Day/Night RSTA with SIGINT and Communications Relay options
Engine
155 HP 4 cylinder heavy fuel
Dimensions
Length 8m, Span 17.3m
Weights
Empty 1300 kg, MTOW 1750 kg
Performances
Max Speed 140kts, Cruise Speed 110kts, Endurance
24 hrs, Ceiling 30000ft
Payload
EO/IR/LRF, SAR/ISAR-GMTI
Data Link
Redundant Ku/C band with 200km range, ATC Radio
Relay, optionl SATCOM
Guidance/Control
Autopilot and GPS/INS aided navigation
Launch/Recovery
Runway, automatic
Structures
Graphite and aluminum, optional Ice Protection System
on Wings and empennage
Power
28V DC, 2x4.5kW alternator
First Flight
30 December 2010
Status
Prototype system in acceptance testing,
negotiations for initial production in progress
contract
Figure-12: Anka UAV System Factsheet
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Anka Avionics Architecture
Anka avionics system comprises
of two architecturally independent but
functionally integrated segments with
components serving flight and mission
critical functions. This segregated
architecture, connected via dual
redundant auxiliary control units
(ACUs), allows better fault isolation
and also demands less regression
effort for upgrades/changes to either
segment. These ACUs are system
interfacing hubs routing data link and
storage ports of the Anka avionics
architecture with a specific hard coded
prioritization scheme for data traffic
control (Figure-13).
Anka Flight Control System
consists of dual redundant sensors,
actuators and flight control computers
(FCCs) integrated through a federated
architecture serving better reliability and
fault tolerance. State-of-the-art, dual
redundant FCCs, utilizing ARINC-653
compliant real time operating system,
can also support future extensions
based on the integrated modular
architecture (IMA) standards. The
dual redundant flight sensors provide
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Figure-13: Anka Top Level Avionics Architecture
Aircraft
Systems
Communication
and Identification
CAN BUS
Mil-Std-1553
RS-485
RS 422
RS 232
Flight
sensors
Mil-Std-1553
RS-422
Mil-Std-1553
Mission
Systems
Flight Control
Computer
accurate flight data to optimize flight
performance, support persistent and
reliable operation of the UAV. Different
sensor types forflight critical functions
are used to avoid common failure
modes. The FCS also includes pilot
cameras located at the nose and on
the tail to increase platform situation
awareness especially during manual
flight modes. Fully autonomous
operation is achieved by utilizing a
mission planning application that is
hosted in the GCS and upon uploading
the mission plan, Anka FCS can
perform the mission from take-offrun to
landing and coming to a full stop on the
runway. The mission plan is created,
reviewed and validated on the ground
before it is loaded on the platform to
make sure the plan is safe (including
the planned emergency procedure)
and optimized for the mission
needs. External communication and
identification system consists of Air
Traffic Control (ATC) VHF/UHF radio in
GCS and identification system (XPDR
or IFF) systems aboard the air vehicle.
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Anka Flight Control Software
The software developed for Anka UAV
System is designed to support piloting
and managing flight operations, planning
and executing missions and controlling
the payloads, to meet the operational
requirements.
Air
Vehicle
Software
Components are the Operational Flight
Program and the Mission Computer Software.
The Flight Control Computer (FCC)
is the central computer and the core of
the Air Vehicle avionics system and it
controls all the flight critical operations. The
operational Flight Program (OFP) is the realtime embedded software which runs on the
FCC and controls all the flight operations
of the aircraft; supports Controlling and
Management of Flight Critical Subsystems,
Autonomous Flight through Auto-pilot
Function and Flight Management, Fault
Management and Sensor Data Collection,
Filtering, Calibrating and Voting.
Anka mission suite shares the data link
system of flight management to connect
airborne and ground mission components.
The Mission Computer, interfacing with the
FCC, manages the mission equipment and
converts the data streams to the formats
acceptable to the datalink and C4I interfaces
on the ground.
The mission computer compresses the
video and audio in real time, mission suite
command and control application that is
deployed in the GCS. Anka allows other
C4I entities to access this data through its
external interfaces. All mission data as well
asflight data can be recorded onboard or
on the ground via storage devices that can
handle digital data formats.
Anka System is designed to perform
realtime intelligence missions, which enables
commanders the shortest time of reaction.
Therefore it has strong connectivity to the
military network backbone from mission
planning to intelligence dissemination.
Anka Ground Control Station systems
and functions are given in Figure-14.
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Complies with NATO-6516 ACE III Shelter Standard
UPS and Air Conditioner
Redundant Flight and Mission Operator Consoles
Mission Planning
UAV Flight Control and Monitoring
Payload Control and Monitoring
Data Recording
Figure-14: Anka GCS Systems and Functions
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MALE UAVs In Turkey
Turkey had purchased Gnat-750/IGnat so-called “tactical endurance”
UAV systems from U.S. in 1993, and
then Heron MALE class UAV systems
from Israel in 2005. These systems
enabled end users better understand
the capabilities and natural limitations
of the UAV systems, as well as develop
operational concepts which are proven
over time.
Currently
only
Herons
are
operational, the prototype Anka
systems are already planned for
operational tests after the completion
of the acceptance tests within 2012.
With
its
complete
software
developed in-house at TAI and its
software subcontractors such as
MilSOFT and STM, Anka will bring
great flexibility in integration of new
payloads and communications such
as SIGINT and SATCOM, bringing new
capabilities for end users and enabling
continuous product improvement.
Anka has also some superiorities
to existing systems, such as heavy fuel
engine (bringing logistics and safety
benefits) and continuous ice protection
capability of its electro - expulsive
system (alcohol based systems have
inherent usage time limitations due to
tank capacity).
Being slightly faster, Anka will also
enable shorter transit times to mission
area and larger coverage per unit time.
The STANAG compliant Ku-band
link, which is developed by SAVRONİK,
provides a much higher downlink data
rate than the existing systems, which
will enable simultaneous real time
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transmission of multiple payloads.
The link also relays ATC radio (VHF/
UHF) communication back and forth
to Ground Control Station, facilitating
airspace sharing with other mannedunmanned assets.
Electrical power available for
future payloads is also higher than the
existing Heron systems.
Anka’s automatic take-off and
landing system (ATOLS) backup
positioning sensor is radar based,
which is considered to be superior
to laser based systems which has
inherent weather limitations.
Being aware of growing trends in
the market and emerging customer
demands, STANAG 4671 and DO178B were used as a guideline during
Anka’s design.
Anka has been the center of
attention in major aerospace and
defense exhibitions. There has been
quite a few countries in our region
that expressed interest and proposals
have been submitted to at least two
countries. With its historical and
cultural influence, TAI has a distinctive
advantage against its competitors from
U.S. and Israel, which will eventually
reflect itself in increased market share.
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Open Road
TAI is currently focused on Target
drones, VTOL and MALE/HALE class
UAV system development (Figure-15).
Keklik, Turna and Şimşek show
a good complement, covering low
cost solutions for speeds from 80 to
400 kts, altitudes of up to 15000+ft
(Figure-16). There might be emerging
requirements in the future for
supersonic target systems, as well as
more sophisticated (hence expensive)
high subsonic target systems (such as
towing targets at high speeds).
There is a good potential spinoff
products from Şimşek as decoy (e.g.
MALD) and/or close in jammer (r.g.
MALD-J), which has a lot of similarities
in flight regimes and engine types, but
also requires foldable wing designs,
thermal battery usage and store
certification/checkout
processes
since they are air launched from cargo
aircraft and fighters.
As for VTOLs, R-10E, R-300
and upcoming GİHA more or less
form the mini, tactical and operative
classes, hence over the whole array
except the super heavy unmanned
helicopters that are already in use as
cargo carriers. However, any VTOL
development bigger than the size of
R-300 could perhaps only be realized
with a solid contract in hand, and this
covers both GİHA and unmanned
cargo helicopter.
Anka’s next missions will be most
probably related to SIGINT (COM DF
in particular) and Comms Relay, as
well as N/B or W/B BLOS capability
increase. Other potential payloads
might include multispectral cameras,
foliage penetration radars and CBRN
payloads.
(HALE)
(MALE)
Figure-15: “A” UAV Classification
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Figure-16: TAI’s Target System Capabilites at a Glance
Attack MALE UAV
Anka MALE class UAV System’s
basic missions are RSTA, with SIGINT
and Comms Relay options. The
targets that are acquired by Anka are
cued to armed air or ground units
(ground
troops/artillery,
fighters,
attack helicopters) and neutralized.
The Air Force had expressed
interest in bigger payload capacity
and weapons carrying capability since
2006, which calls for Attack MALE
UAV System which is considerably
bigger and more capable than Anka
conceptual studies and preliminary
feasibility studies are underway.
The “2011-2030 UAV Roadmap”
that was prepared in coordination of
Missions
Payloads
(not simultaneously)
Anka
SİHA
RSTA, optional SIGINT
or Comms Relay
EO/IR/LRF/LD, SAR
ISAR/GMTI, COM
DF payload, radios
Armed RSTA, Close Air
Support, Air Interdiction
EO/IR/LRF/LD, SAR-ISAR/
GMTI, ELINT, COMINT
Weapons
None
Laser or GPS guided
bombs or missiles
Max. Take off
Weight (kg)
1700
5000 (estimated)
Span (m)
17
22 (estimated)
Length (m)
8
11 (estimated)
Engine
Heavy Fuel Piston
Turboprop (probable)
Engine Power (HP)
155
1000 (estimated)
Communications
LOS
LOS, BLOS (SATCOM)
Table-1: Comparison of Anka with SİHA
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SSM, with contributions from Turkish
Armed Forces and defence industries
already addresses requirement under
the “Homeland Security/COIN” and
“Close Air Support” headings.
Attack MALE UAV System will
enable a combined hunter/killer
capability that will extend the basic
RSTA role into direct kill, close air
support and air interdiction on a single
platform. Due to having endurance
as a key enabler and probable unit
cost limits, Attack MALE UAV System
is anticipated to have a turboprop
engine, rather than a turbofan engine.
The turboprop engine will deliver much
higher power than a piston engine
of similar size, and hence will enable
flights at relatively higher speeds and
altitudes, carrying more payloads
including a considerable weapons load
in comparison to a MALE or operative
system (e.g. Anka).
The increased performance and
possible longer range missions into
enemy terrain might require that the
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high bandwidth LOS datalinks to be
complemented by relaively lower
bandwidth SATCOM links (based on
availability).
Two such examples of such large
strategic systems are MQ-9 Reaper/
Predator-B (in production) and HeronTP (in development) UAV sytems. U.S.
and UK forces have been operating
Reaper with apparent success in
Afghanistan.
Table-1 compares a notional SİHA
system with the existing Anka system
to give a better idea.
The system architecture for SİHA
will be established on the already
proven Anka hardware and software
foundation and gathered experiences.
Risk
reduction
and
schedule
advantages might be possible by
maximizing the commonality between
Anka and SİHA architectures and
reusable software.
The technological gains such as
weapons integration and SATCOM,
will add more steps towards
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establishing the required technologies
for the Turkish Unmanned Fighter
(TİSU) which is already envisaged in
aforementioned UAV Roadmap.
With new acquisitons to be
acquired by SİHA system such as
weapon integration and satellite
communication, another significant
step would be taken for the
development of technologies required
for “Turkish Unmanned Combat
Aircraft (TİSU)”, which is identified in
UAV roadmap.
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MilSOFT: A New Structure for Brilliant
Future
MilSOFT has recorded significant achievements for 14 years since its establishment. Recently, MilSOFT
and MilSOFT ICT merged under MilSOFT umbrella. Mr. İsmail Başyiğit informed us about Milsoft’s new
structure, 2013 Plans, its activities in local and international platforms.
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Defence Turkey: Mr. Başyigit,
it is seen that MilSOFT has taken
significant steps for 14 years since
its establishment. In terms of
production, investment, export and
international projects, how could
you evaluate the developments in
figures in recent years?
Starting from the beginning, we
have set our target to be a major player
in the world market as a competitive
Turkish System Integration and SW
Development Company. To our view,
being competitive in such a sector
requires a very high technology and
can only be reachable by addressing
three main areas. First is to work
according to the most demanding
international
standards,
second
is to develop new and innovative
technologies based on both leading
edge open information & knowledge
and finally, third is to utilize qualified
workforce effectively and efficiently in
order to achieve competitive prices
lead by high productivity.
In order to understand how we
proceeded in these three areas let
me explain you in details. After we
evaluated the accepted methodologies
in the international market we decided
to follow the most demanding and
the most accepted one. MilSOFT
first reached to Capability Maturity
Model (CMM) Level 3 in 2003 and then
reached to Capability Maturity Model
Integration (CMMI) Level 5 on February
24, 2005 as the first Company in
Europe. MilSOFT was reassessed in
February 2008 and managed to stay in
CMMI Level 5 according to Version 1.2
Rules of SEI CMMI Methodology and
became the 20th company in the world,
who achieved this level according to
the new guidelines. Again in 2011,
after going through re-assessment,
MilSOFT still holds her CMMI Level 5
certification.
MilSOFT is an R&D based company.
MilSOFT’s yearly R&D budgets were
the 30% of the incomes from the sales
till the end of 2006. The R&D budget
amount has increased continuously
since then. In MilSOFT we initiated
R&D Projects that would enable us
to develop our own technologies and
prototype some critical functions/
capabilities for demonstrating them
to our potential customers and
procurement agencies. We have been
able to develop our own technologies
through R&D Projects for C4I Systems,
Tactical Data Links, Image Exploitation
Systems,
Electronic
Warfare,
Simulation & Modeling, Embedded
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MilSOFT Multi Data Links Processor
Systems, Information Communication
Technologies,
and
CyberSecurity
Solutions.
TÜBİTAK TEYDEB financial support
to MilSOFT’s R&D Activities has been
key enabling instrument to develop
leading edge technologies. As a result
of the R&D Projects we have carried
out, we were able to get real projects
both in Turkey and abroad.
One of the most important aspects
in achieving MilSOFT’s highly set targets
is to be able to utilize our personnel
according to their competencies to
manage their developments and to
keep their motivation and performance
at the possible highest scale. Among
other factors, the belief in developing
indigenous local defence capabilities
has been motivation for our engineers.
Employing well planned and
managed career development and
accompanying
competency
and
training
management,
MilSOFT
workforce added value not only to
national defence capability but also to
themselves.
We believe the most important
benefit MilSOFT is providing to
her highly qualified and competent
workforce is to add value to their
knowledge,
experience,
and
competencies
continuously
in
MilSOFT work environment which is
characterized by continuous R&D work
performed in compliance to highest
and most demanding international
standards.
Defence Turkey: MilSOFT and
MilSOFT ICT have merged under
MilSOFT umbrella recently. Could
you explain the reason behind this
decision? How do you assess of this
new structure of MilSOFT in terms
of your capabilities and technology?
MilSOFT’s
activities,
besides
developing defence applications and
software, will also include civilian
applications like Crisis/Emergency
Management Information Systems,
Fleet Management and Logistics
Support Systems, and e-government
applications as well as developing
infrastructures with Network Centric
capabilities for the purpose of
integrating real-time and non-real time
systems in the wide area.
Defence Turkey: How do you
asses MilSOFT position in 2013?
What are MilSOFT’s 2013 targets?
MilSOFT has developed her own
solutions based on latest technologies
and international standards. MilSOFT
would like to contribute to new projects
with her already gained capabilities
and also improve her capabilities
within her interest areas. We never
just target the Turkish Market and we
always aim to export our solutions
to other countries as well. We have
been marketing MilSOFT’s indigenous
solutions in international market and it
is going very promising for 2013 and
following years.
MilSOFT has developed Scalable
Combat Management System (CMS),
which has Link-16/Link-22 data
structure, based on latest technologies
namely OACE (Open Architecture
Computing Environment) and DDS
(Data Distribution Services) by taking
into consideration the requirements of
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Joint Electronic Warfare Training System
New Generation CMS through an R&D
Project and received Technological
Success Award in Turkey with this
solution. Also, MilSOFT successfully
delivered the CMS to Turkish Coast
Guard Search and Rescue Ship
Project. MilSOFT’s CMS is one of the
first implementation of CMS, which
is based on these new technological
standards set by the U.S. Navy
and leading defence companies in
the market. MilSOFT would like to
contribute to new platform projects
modernization projects, and also to
New Generation CMS development
with her already existing capabilities.
MilSOFT was chosen to develop
“Link-11/Link-16 Multi Data Link
System” in Genesis Project and
successfully completed the tests on
board of G-Class Frigates. MilSOFT
has taken an important step in
reaching a position of becoming
one among a handful of companies
worldwide to provide solutions for
Multi-Link Processor. Together with
the help of her Tactical Data Links
R&D works, MilSOFT, by including its
Link-22 capability into the multiple
data link system, has obtained the
opportunity of providing an important
technological solution to the New Type
Submarine Project, too. Recently, we
received a Contract from Alenia, Italy
for providing Link-16 solution to ATR72 Aircrafts within Meltem-III Project.
MilSOFT’s knowledge and experience
on tactical data link and contains
MilSOFT infrastructure software, which
is compatible to current architecture
(OACE) and international standards
(OMG/DDS). As our Tactical Data
Link system and CMS use the same
infrastructure, their integration is
seamless. We aim to keep contributing
to the Projects that require Tactical
Data Link Solutions with our existing
solutions.
We have been able to develop
most sophisticated Image Exploitation
Crisis/
Emergency
Management
Information
System for
Istanbul
Governorship
capabilities in Turkey through the
R&D Project and these capabilities
were utilized in Turkish UAV Project’s
direct UAV Procurement part. We have
been improving these capabilities
through R&D Projects and we plan
to provide new capabilities to related
Programmes. Also, we have been
working as a subcontractor to TAI for
the Ground Control Station Mission
Systems Software.
We have developed and delivered
EW Programming & Simulation
Laboratory for Turkish Navy and also
Joint EW Training Systems & Simulator
(JETS&JETSIM) to Turkish General
Staff. Both of the projects were very
successful in terms of the capabilities
we provided and also we managed
the early deliveries to the customers
within these Projects. We managed
to use different subcontractors within
these Projects and early deliveries
in these projects show our ability
to use subcontractors.
MilSOFT’s
experienced EW Team expects to have
new EW Projects.
In the IT field, we have developed a
Fleet Management & Lifecycle Support
System, namely Mil-TRAC. Standardbased Mil-TRAC solution enables users
to extend their complex vehicles’/
assets’ life and reduce life cycle
costs while improving maintenance
efficiency. On the other hand MilTRAC enables smooth transition to
Performance Based Logistics (PBL) by
collecting valuable PBL metrics form
operational work points. Mil-TRAC
is on the way to commercialize. As a
first step to commercialization, MilTRAC has been chosen for the (Altay)
Turkish Main Battle Tank project as a
Logistics Life Cycle Support and Fleet
Management solution during tank
prototyping phase.
Being already experienced in
command and control area, using
the international standards and
experiences gained in Turkey and
advanced countries in the field,
MilSOFT developed an indigenous
Emergency Management Information
System (Mil-EMIS). Mil-EMIS provides
tools for the decision makers and first
responders to make sound decisions
rapidly and manage the Disaster and
Emergency situations in coordination
with other organizations. It supports
the main phases of the emergency
management
process,
namely,
Mitigation, Preparedness, Response
and Recovery. We have deployed
Mil-EMIS at Turkish Prime Ministry
Disaster and Emergency Management
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Presidency (AFAD) as the National
Emergency Management Information
System of Turkey and customized
the system at city level for the use of
Istanbul Governorship. We are aiming
to distribute the capability to all cities of
Turkey in integration with the National
system, and also carry this solution to
international markets.
Besides these stated topics,
MilSOFT has some other ongoing R&D
projects that will lead to new solutions
in the market.
Defence Turkey: It is well
known that MilSOFT has become
an important partner of reputable
global defence companies such as
Sikorsky, Rockwell Collins, Thales,
HDW, Alenia, etc in various projects.
Could you please inform us about
your
international
activities?
What are your plans in the coming
years? What are its export-based
strategies and market goals? How
do you assess MilSOFT’s position in
international platforms?
Since the beginning, we started
to get business to provide critical
software solutions to the very well
known international leading defence
companies of the technologically
developed countries such as USA,
Israel, France, Germany, UK and Italy.
Until the end of 2004, our income
was only formed by the overseas
projects that we have accomplished
in this manner. After we have proven
our company in the international
market, we started to get business
from domestic market with our own
technologies and capabilities.
Throughout the time, as MilSOFT
started to develop her own products
such as; JETS&JETSIM, CMS, Image
Exploitation Systems, Tactical Data
Link Solutions, Electronic Warfare
Solutions, and ICT Solutions that
are marketable all around the world.
Our marketing activities for these
solutions are going on in Gulf Region
Countries, Middle Eastern Countries
and Far Eastern Countries and we
achieved positive progresses. Our aim
is to reach to 40% export within the
following five years.
Defence Turkey: Do you find
the applied policies to strengthen
Turkish Defence Industry efficient
enough and what would you
recommend more?
As you know Undersecretariat for
Turkish Defence Industries (SSM) plays
a very important role in the development
of Defence Industry. SSM’s vision is
“to meet the system requirements
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of the Turkish Armed Forces and the
government organizations that promote
the national defence and security; to
establish and implement the strategy
and procedures for the development of
national defence industry”. Especially
after 2004, SSM has started to focus
on establishing and implementing
the strategy and procedures for the
development of defence industry by
requesting national solutions that
would strengthen the Turkish Defence
Industry. SSM’s determination for
increasing the National Solutions in
Defence Projects is very important in
order to have the capabilities/products
within the local companies.
We believe that having a credit tool
that can be utilized for the export sales
in order to help Turkish companies
competitive in the countries that
require foreign credit is a need. We
heard that SSM has been working on
this issue and it will be a very useful
tool for the companies in Turkey.
Capabilities gained by local
companies through the National
Projects as a result of developing local/
national defence industry policy shall
not be sacrificed by the contention
between the Companies. We believe
the importance of using the existing
capabilities instead of re-developing
already developed capabilities in
different companies. This will reduce
the effects of cost, schedule, and risk.
We expect the necessary sensitivity
from the decision makers in order
to support this approach for not
duplicating the capabilities within
different companies.
Improving defence system needs
of the end users and giving enough
time for local indigenous R&D for these
needs and allowing local development
of needed systems will also help to
achieve the goal of increasing the
Turkish Firms’ participation in defence
spending.
We believe SSM shall play an
important role to take the responsibility
of harmonizing the defence companies
according to their capabilities and
potential targeted capabilities of the
Projects.
Ms. Ayşe
Akalın,
Defence Turkey
Magazine
Editor in Chief
and Mr. İsmail
Başyiğit CEO
of MilSOFT met
for an interview
at MilSOFT
facilities.
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Global Civil and Military
Helicopter Market
Helicopter Manufacturers to
Stand the Test of Financial Volatility
Alix Leboulanger - Research Analyst - Aerospace, Defence & Security
At the start of writing this paper one
month ago, the market was enjoying an
optimistic moment: Vladimir Putin was
emphasising the Russian government
commitment towards procuring circa
1000 helicopters for the Russian Armed
Forces, India was expecting to go
ahead with procurement and delivery
of 900 helicopters, and the U.S. were
announcing the potential order of
650 plus MH60’s. It was almost a
perfect picture, alluding with the same
optimism shared a few years ago, when
market trends for both civil and military
helicopters were showing positive
growth signs. The replacement cycle
of the global ageing fleet and growing
disposable income in emerging
markets were heightening the market
demand. However, the world financial
crisis has considerably downgraded
market promises for thenext 10 years.
Apart from fleet size reduction and
increasing Research & Development
spending in renewable energies to
cut the overreliance on oil, the current
financial contextwill certainly be the
biggest challenge that leading Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) will
have to overcome.
The world financial crisis and
growing distrust of the global banking
system is indeed threatening OEMs’
very own existence, as it questions the
end users and the industry’s borrowing
capacities,
revives
protectionism
barriers and even State warranties.
Since the financial crisis is impacting
the global helicopter market earlier
than expected, the global helicopter
market revenue forecast growth at
a CAGR of 2.40 per cent could be
reversed and worsen at a greater pace.
These perspectives draw a dark
picture, wherein the helicopter market
is more vulnerable than it seemed. The
immediate consequences affect deeply
the volume of scheduled platforms
to be delivered, future opportunities,
and ultimately challenges competitors’
market position. Nevertheless, some
leading OEMs have undertaken
innovative business strategies to adapt
their structures to counter financial
instability, such as hybrid banking
set-ups and/or asset diversification
through joint ventures.
In light of the crisis and the
impacts on the helicopter market
and the competitive landscape,
this paper discusses the validity of
the OEMs’ strategies and potential
options. Some plans are still under
negotiations, such as the European
OEMs’ attempt to protect their liquidity
against the potential collapse of the
single currency. Other strategies
may have already shown a positive
outcome that would be worth imitating
by competitors in order to remain to
seizethe next market opportunities.
Global Helicopter Market Overview:
Fewer Platforms than Expected
Initial Frost & Sullivan previsions
were planning the end of the fleet
replacement cycle by theend of this
decade. In the light of the financial
crisis, Frost & Sullivan expects
current procurement military and civil
programmes to be significantly reduced
and delayed, hence postponing the
end of the replacement cycle to 20202025 and deferring prospects in new
procurement programmes.
Exceptions to this challenge are the
Middle East and Asia Pacific regions,
which are for now, minimally impacted.
Although, the slowing growth rate in
the developing markets of India and
China may spell a different outcome by
the end of this decade.
Figures 1 & 2: Global Military and
Civil Helicopter Market Segmentation,
Total Market, 2012 and Forecast Total
Market by 2021
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As illustrated above, the military
sector continues to represent the
biggest segment withinthe helicopter
market. However, the government
segment is likely to increase in
unitsnumbers (figure 2), not only
because of upcoming armed forces
reduction, but also because improving
homeland security capabilities is a
growing concern globally. As a result,
the military market share is expected
to diminish by 4.6 per cent, as the
consequent shift in market share for
parapublic’s advantage.
The decreasing military segment is
a challenge for the defence industry,
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such that OEMs will have to adapt their
production to a diminishing fleet size
and more intense competition against
other OEMs for smaller procurement
programmes. Conversely, it potentially
creates
interesting
investment
opportunities across the commercial
and governmental sectors in emerging
markets, like in South East Asia,
where countries are improving their
capabilities for border control and
maritime surveillance.
To add to the challenges imposed
by the financial crisis, there is a
shift in end-user requirements that
compromises procurement volumes.
Frost & Sullivan research indicates that
in-demand military and civil sectors will
increasingly focus on multipurpose/
multifunctional platforms. Intermediate
(Maximum Take-off Weigh (MTOW)
between 5,000 and 8,000 kg) and
medium helicopters (MTOW between
8,000 and 15,000 kg) will be most in
demand for both civil (figure 3) and
military end-users (figure 4), since
thisrange includes the most versatile
and technologically advanced multirole platforms, like the Ka-62 or the
AW139M.
Figure 3: Global Military
Helicopter Market, Market
Growth by Platform Segment,
Total Market, 2012-2021
Figure 4: Global Civil
Helicopter Market, Market
Growth by Platform Segment,
Total Market, 2012-2021
Apart from technical considerations,
end-users have expressed their
requirements to the industry by mostly
selecting Intermediate and Medium
helicopters. Budget constraints require
end users to rationalise their fleet
capabilities and optimise maintenance
costs, such that the availability of the
platforms is not compromised when it
comes to delivering critical missions.
Simpler fleet configurations are aimed
at generating operational and cost
efficiencies, leveraging a responsive
and integrated supply chain to
support operations. However, modern
intermediate and medium platforms are
increasingly more complex to operate
and maintain; OEMs should expect a
growing demand from end-users for
adapted maintenance facilities and to
train their personnel.
Civil and Military Helicopter
Competitive Landscape Overview:
The OEM’s Fragile Market Position
Considering
the
market
opportunities stated above, Frost &
Sullivan expects traditional leading
competitors, such as Bell or Russian
Helicopters, to maintain their positions
in the global helicopter market. The
American OEMs will maintain globally
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their leadership for the next 10 years,
mainly within the military field.
Regarding the military market,
Boeing and Sikorsky will have the
most significant growth compared to
other competitors (Figure 6, 2021), due
to important procurements in India.
Russian Helicopters growth will remain
steady, driven by a strong domestic
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market demand and procurements in
Saudi Arabia, India and China. Other
competitors, which include regional
OEMs such as Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited and Korean Aerospace
Industries, will progressively increase
their market share during the forecast
period.
Similarly, the competitive landscape
across the civil market will witness
the growth of Eurocopter (Figures
7 & 8), which has established a
large distribution and Maintenance
Repair and Overhaul (MRO) network,
especially
targeting
maintenance
activities across Latin America (through
Helibras), South East Asia (Indonesia,
Malaysia and Singapore) and China.
Figures 5 & 6: Global
Military Helicopter Market,
Main Competitor Market
Shares 2012 and Forecast
Market Shares by 2021,
based on active units.
Figures 7 & 8: Global Civil
Helicopter Market, Main
Competitor Market Shares
2012
and Forecast Market Shares
by 2021, based on active
units.
However, these forecasts could
change if the financial crisis were to
get any worse with either the potential
collapse of the European currency
or the U.S. Department of Defence
Sequestration plan approval. Apart
from a terrible impact on platform
volume, this context could benefit
state-owned regional competitors,
such as Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited, Korean Aerospace Industries,
Changhe Aircraft and Harbin. Indeed,
the leading regional OEMs, which
represent almost four per cent of the
global market, could significantly
strengthen their positions as emerging
global competitors. These OEMs are
not only benefitting from the market
trend in favour of more affordable
platforms (based on unitprice), they
also benefit from the perception of
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low-cost manufacturing (the pricing
tends tolook artificially cheaper since
manufacturing is in many cases
subsidised, as illustrated by the
example of HAL DHRUV ALH). These
two factors could increase the market
size of the original competitors, while
Western OEMs tackle with the ongoing
financial pressures.
This explains why leading OEMs
are presently exploring new business
strategies to limit the impact of the
helicopter demand slowdown and
the regional OEMs aggressive market
posture.
European OEMs Moving towards
Hybrid Banking Structures
to Protect their Liquidity
While American OEMs are facing
important restrictions due to the
Department of Defence budget
cuts, European OEMs settled in
the Eurozone need to take drastic
measures to stay ahead of the euro
debt crisis. A few months ago,
Eurocopter’s parent company, EADS,
expressed its intention to have its own
banking licence.
EADS is driven by a need to
protect its liquid assets, whilst directly
interacting with the European Central
Bank, meaning that the company
and its subsidiaries would no longer
depend on the French, Spanish and
German banking systems. However,
this is a mammoth undertaking to
execute and complete.
As an example, this could require
transposing loans contracted with
French and Spanish banks for
important helicopter procurement,
like the EC-725 programmes in
Brazil in 2009. Moreover, European
governments could express some
reluctance, as the EADS strategy
could trigger unforeseen challenges
at national levels. Although no further
action in that direction has been
stated, the complicated relationships
between France and Germany and the
potential collapse of the Euro could
speed up this process. Such intentions
are indicative of the challenges the
OEMs today face. Nonetheless, as
always industry is trying to show
resilience, exploring alternate financial
mechanisms to support sustained
growth.
In the meantime, other Western
European OEMs with some of their
assets across the Eurozone, like
AgustaWestland, are exposed to
the financial situation in Italy and
the
region.
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enterprise, NH Industries, which brings
together Germany, France, Italy and
Netherlands, is similarly vulnerable
to the European market uncertainty.
However, the possible end of the
European currency remains the main
focus, as it triggers numerous issues
that governments and OEMs would
have to consider:
Could
existing
procurement
programmes stated in Euro be
changed?
Which
currency
would
be
applicable?
Regarding the civil and military
aftermarket, how would the Support in
Service (SIS) contracts, such as Total
Service Solutions and Contracting for
Availability, be affected?
How would a change of currency
impact
the
platform
readiness
requirement and the quality of service
delivered?
Unless alternate solutions are
explored,
these
circumstances
might prevent European OEMs from
increasing their market shares at a
pace that they would have planned for.
However, they shouldn’t be the only
ones, as other leading OEMs globally
have similar exposure to risk, albeit in
varying degrees.
American Private Equity
Group Attempts to Reduce
Financial Exposure
The recent affair of the American
Aircraft company, Hawker Beechcraft,
seeking bankruptcy protection and its
possible sale to the Chinese group
Superior Aviation has highlighted
how much American aerospace and
defence companies are financially
exposed. As a matter of fact, this is
not only about the global economic
circumstances and dropping sales,
but also about their own financial
structure that might not survive the
crisis. Some of these companies are
directly monitored by financial firms
such as private equity groups, and
ultimately more exposed to global
financial turmoil. As other aerospace
companies, like the American AVX
Aircraft or even helicopter maintenance
companies, such as the Spanish
INAER, Hawker Beechcraft has been
owned by two American private equity
groups.
This is a widespread financial
structure across the industry that may
have shown its advantages through
lucrative times, but it is now clearly
demonstrating its limits.
The North American economy
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remains severely impacted by the
2008 crisis and since there is not yet
any sign of recovery, this is now slowly
impacting the American helicopter
market. As it is likely that the Hawker
Beechcraft
scenario
could
be
transposed into the helicopter market,
American private equity groups and
related OEMs are considering new
strategies. Among available solutions,
financial partnerships with emerging
markets have been the most profitable
option, as illustrated by the Quest
Investment Group partnership with
Ukraine in the United Arab Emirates to
develop a new helicopter.
This American approach may be
easier to implement as it may not
necessarily raise national government
concerns, whereas European OEMs
would need national endorsements
to set up hybrid banking licences.
Nonetheless, from a global perspective,
leading OEMs would have to strongly
assess their targets, as emerging
markets are experiencing lower market
growth than expected, especially
in Latin America and Asia Pacific,
where markets are heavily reliant
onglobal financial stability. The recent
downgrade of many Brazilian financial
institutions and the common fears
about Chinese market speculations
are new concerns that must be taken
into account.
Russian Collaborative
R&D Approach to Secure
its Competitiveness
In the past 10 years, major OEMs
gathered their resources to optimise
cost and risk sharing at different
levels of the supply chain. Based on
the example of NH Industries and the
European Helicopter NH90 developed
originally for NATO, leading American
manufacturers Sikorsky, Bell and
Boeing, and niche market company
participant AVX Aircraft Company,
are working together on the Joint
Multi-Role program. This program
aims to design and produce the next
generation of helicopter for the U.S.
Army. Such an approach rationalises
Research & Development costs to
share core business competencies
between manufacturers and ultimately
lighten risks for the end users and/
or a single industry participant.
Nevertheless, this market strategy
has only been valid at a country (U.S.)
or organisational scale (NH 90),as
illustrated previously in this paper.
Still, the financial crisis could change
this perspective, potentially giving
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way to new interregional projects. Two
years after the first successful joint
venture, Helivert, to assemble the AW
139 helicopter, AgustaWestland and
Russian Helicopters are taking a step
further by agreeing to jointly develop
a new single-engine helicopter. On
the one hand, this strategy offers
multiple benefits to AgustaWestland,
as it is diversifying its financial assets
bycollaborating with a state-owned
company and is gaining new market
share across Central Asia, India and
China, which are Russian Helicopters’
traditional privileged markets. On the
other hand, the Russian company
is also increasing its network to
strengthen its competitive position,
gaining certifications and access to
previously “challenging markets.”
Russian Helicopters seems to be full
throttle behind this strategy, as it also
signed several new joint ventures in
Asia Pacific, mainly in China, like the
Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company.
However, leading OEMs have to
carefully consider that major regional
competitors are also looking to expand
their networks by potentially building
new partnerships. In this context, several
new bilateral defence agreements
under negotiations between Brazil,
Turkey and South Korea could enhance
cooperation between their domestic
manufacturers, sinceregional OEMs
are now participating on open tenders
against intense global competition.
For example, Turkish Aerospace
Industries are competing against
Bell and Boeing to provide attack
helicopters to South Korea. Yet, before
evaluating the rationale behind this
strategy, it is essential that the industry
and end-users take into consideration
the exact nature of OEMs’ structures.
While Brazilian,Polish and Turkish
OEMs may appear as the next
generation of leading competitors,
they arestill depending on their parent
company, which are the main global
OEMs, like Eurocopter,Sikorsky, and
AgustaWestland.
This market strategy seems to be
the most efficient for both leading and
regionalcompetitors, as it provides
several benefits for the regional
competitors, such as:
Reducing
their
financial
vulnerability, which is due to their
limited market penetration and heavy
dependence on the local economy
Increasing their technical know
how, easing conditions of transfer
of
technologies
and
ultimately
augmenting their market sizes.
Similarly, for the global competitors,
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this approach provides a critical
protection:
It diversifies their skills sets and
financial assets across regions to limit
the impact ofthe financial crisis on their
market shares,
It enhances their position and
enables them to compete indirectly
for interesting market opportunities,
which might be only open to certain
competitors, due to the growing
barriers
of
protectionism
and
geopolitical concerns
Conclusions and Recommendations
In light of the financial crisis and
its immediate impacts on the global
helicopter market, Frost & Sullivan
has identified the following critical
success factors for organisations that
arelooking to maintain their growth and
to secure new income revenues:
Focus investments in support in
Service capabilities: With an expected
globalgrowth of market revenue at a
CAGR of at least 2.46 per cent for the
next 10 years, the aftermarket segment
offers opportunities in outsourcing
maintenance activities since both
military and civil end-users are looking
for cost-effective solutions.
Target platform life extension
programmes: The general slowdown
in new helicopter procurement and
budget constraints could lead end
users to increasingly demand platform
remanufacture and modernisation
plans, triggering important revenue
streams to OEMs.
Expand platform and critical
maintenance facilities and demand
in emerging markets: Frost & Sullivan
expects market demand for new
platforms to steadily grow across West
Latin America, Central Asia and South
West Africa. By increasing their local
presences, OEMs could design new
bespoke procurement models and get
a better understanding of local end
users’ specific platform requirements,
which could lead to new R&D projects.
Finally, it is in the best interest of
OEMs to consider the joint approach
strategy to widentheir portfolio and
invest in advanced R&D. This should
protect their liquidity and potentially
keep away financial and liquidity risks.
Forming new cross-regional alliances
with competitors for joint ventures,
collaborative partnerships in R&D, and
assembling and testing new platforms
is likely to be the way forward. This
strategy not only offers to diversify
the choice of available currencies and
hence contractual stability, but also
is a warrant of liquidity and solidness
against financial volatility.
Turkey-U.S.
Defence and
Aerospace
Workshop
Held on
TOBB
Turkey-U.S.
Defence
and
Aerospace workshop to reinforce
defence industry relations and
cooperations between Turkey and
U.S. was held with the participation
of Undersecretary for Defence
Industries Murad Bayar, U.S.
Ambassador to the Republic of
Turkey Francis J.Ricciardone, Vice
President of the Union of Chambers
and Commodity Exchanges of
Turkey (TOBB) Faik Yavuz, U.S.
Undersecretary for International
Trade, SSM officals and nearly 30
representatives from both Turkish
and American defence industry
companies. During the five-day
event, several bilateral meetings
were held between the companies
where the necessary topics for
prospective
cooperation
were
discussed. IOMAX, Flir, Sikorsky, GE,
Boeing, Bell, SpaceX, Nova Power
Solutions, Trimble, Moog, Northrop
Grumman, Infinity Air, SVK,Industrial
Metal, Ensign Bickford, VP and
Allied Wire & Caple were the U.S.
companies participated in the event.
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Defence and Aerospace Industry
Manufacturers Association will be
the Effective and Influential Voice of
Defence and Aerospace
SaSAD General Secretary Mr. Hüseyin Baysak evaluated SaSAD’s new vision for the new era initiated with
him, its activity fields, events planned for 2013, market development strategies and training programmes
planned on Life Cycle Management and Performance Based Logistics for Defence Turkey Magazine.
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The 2nd Extraordinary
General Assembly of SaSAD
was held in April 2012 in
Ankara. The new board
members were selected by
the members of Association.
Mr. Hüseyin Baysak was
appointed by the Board as
the new General Secretary
as the successor of Mr. Kaya
Yazgan.
Defence Turkey: Mr Hüseyin
Baysak, firstly we would like to
thank you for your time. Could you
please inform us on SaSAD’s new
strategies and vision for its new
era initiated with you? What kind
of organizations will you plan as
SaSAD in the coming period?
Our Association’s charter was
amended by the decisions of
General Assembly in 2012. With this
amendment, also the real entities
are allowed to become members
in the Association along with the
legal entities and the Board is
restructured
with
13
members
enabling
wider
representation.
At the 2nd Extraordinary General
Assembly made in April 2012, the new
Association Organs (Management,
Audit and Disciplinary Committees)
were selected. I was appointed by the
Board as the new General Secretary as
the successor of Kaya Yazgan. I took
the office as a General Secretary in
May 2012 together with Management,
Audit and Disciplinary Committees.
The “2013- 2017 Strategic Plan”
preparation studies of our Association
for have been finalized by the Advisory
Committee. The Strategic Plan will be
put into practice in the first months of
2013 after the approval of our Board.
The mission of our Association was
identified by the previous management
as “To contribute in the development,
strengthening
and
competitive
capability of the Turkish Defence and
Aerospace Industry”. Within this scope,
as our vision, I personally prefer to use
“Being effective and influential voice
of Defence, Aerospace, Space and
Security Industries’ Manufacturers”
until officially identified by our Board.
As per this scope, we have
identified our activity fields as: to
be a focal point for and provide
expertise to our stakeholders as
well as to those having requests at
national and international sectors; to
follow up closely the legislations and
regulations and report on their impacts
after analysis; to identify the sectorial
status in terms of economical, legal
and technical aspects in coordination
with our members and submit it to the
related authorities; to gather, analyse
and publish the annual sectorial data;
to take initiatives and carry out lobbying
activities for the sectorial development
and for facilitating the performances of
sector players.
Within the frame of these activity
fields, we have prepared our 2013
Activity Plan together with Advisory
Committees and obtained the approval
of the Board. We will be making great
efforts in order to accomplish the
activities taking part in our Activity
Plan.
Defence Turkey: What are the
activities being performed with
the leadership of Undersecretariat
for Defence Industries (SSM) for
the development of cooperation
between
universities,
research
organizations, SMEs and defence
industry companies as well as for
ensuring technological deepening?
What is the role of SaSAD on these
studies?
We are planning and implementing
activities to develop one-to-one
contacts amongst the companies
to ensure the development of
cooperation between the companies
with various sizes and competences
taking part in our sector as well as
the increase of sectorial deepening.
With these implementations, we
believe that we are facilitating the
formation of Client – Main Contractor
– Subcontractor pyramid. Within
this scope, SaSAD, Bursa Chamber
of Industry, Undersecretariat for
Defence Industries (SSM) and Bursa
Governorship organized an event
in order to gather Bursa region
manufacturers and SaSAD member
manufacturers. We organized a
similar organization for İzmir and
Aegean Region Manufacturers in
Undersecretary for Defence
Industries Mr. Murad Bayar,
SaSAD General Secretary
Mr. Hüseyin Baysak,EBSO
President of Assembly Mr.
Mehmet Tiryaki and SaSAD
Deputy General Secretary
Mr. Yılmaz Küçükseyhan met
up at Defence Industry Day
in İzmir.
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ADS, the UK Aerospace,
Defence, Security and Space
industries organisation
which is recognised by the
British Government, and
SaSAD, Turkish Defence
and Aerospace Industry
Manufacturers Association
which is recognised by the
Turkish Government, have
signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on
November 20.2012
İzmir together with Aegean Region
Chamber of Industry (EBSO) and
SSM. The manufacturers taken part /
to take part in each level of the supply
pyramid had the opportunities to make
face-to-face contacts and meetings
at these events. SSM Undersecretary
Murad Bayar and his team participated
in these events and as always gave
his support. Bursa Governor gave
significant support and contribution for
this successful organization. I would
like to express our gratitude once more
to our Undersecretary and Governor.
The directors of the related Chambers
of Industry were the architectures for
success with their great efforts.
The events attracted the great deal
of attention and were found satisfactory
based on the surveys made at the end
of the events. We will host Bursa and
İzmir/Aegean manufacturers in Ankara
in 2013 as a continuation of this activity.
A similar organization is planned to be
realized in another city in 2013.
S2B Project supported by Ankara
Development Agency and which we
participated and contributed with
SSM was completed as of the year
end.With this Project, where SaSAD
members were actively involved, the
cooperation between Health, Defence
and IT sectors as well as the increase
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of national capabilities for meeting the
health sector requirements are aimed.
Defence Turkey: Could you
please assess R&D studies of SaSAD
towards sectorial deepening?
One of the strategies of SaSAD
is to organize conferences having
special scientific interests with the
universities in order to contribute to
scientific infrastructure of the sector
players. We organize SAVTEK Defence
Technologies Congress biyearly with
the Middle East Technical University
(METU) and we successfully realized
one in June 2012. We will be organizing
USMOS – National Simulation and
Modelling Congress with METU in
2013 and the related studies are being
carried out. Besides, we as SaSAD plan
to organize a Congress / Conference
on one of the topics of national and
sectorial interests at the end of 2013.
We will also continue to support the
projects such as Hacettepe Teknokent
S2B Project and the development
projects and will encourage the
participation of our members to such
projects.
Defence Turkey: What are your
studies as SaSAD for your members
to take part efficiently in export
activities and international markets
and in order for them to become one
of the leading market players? What
is your short term and long term
roadmap in this field?
Firstly, we are trying to establish
cooperation between organizations
similar to our association. Within this
context, the related MoUs were signed
with Italy and UK Defence, Aerospace,
Space and Security Organizations
in 2011 and 2012. With these signed
MoUs, we aim to liaise and develop
cooperation between our members.
We are planning to make a network
study between the industrialists of
the parties who will actively and
largely participate in IDEX and IDEF
fairs in 2013. Thus we intend to get a
large industrialist group together and
establish ways for cooperation.
One of our members, Ostim
Defence and Aviation Cluster (OSSA),
plans to organize an Industry Day
where over 50 foreign companies and
Turkish industrialists will participate,
with the support of SSM in Ankara on
6-8 March 2013. We, as SaSAD, will be
supporting this event as well. A contact
platform will be established between
sector players through this event.
In 2011, “Turkish Defence Industry
towards 2023” themed sector search
conference was held by the Union of
Chambers and Commodity Exchanges
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Undersecretary for Defence
Industries Mr. Murad
Bayar and SaSAD Deputy
General Secretary Mr.
Yılmaz Küçükseyhan met
up with Havelsan General
Manager Mr. Sadık Yamaç
and Havelsan officials at
Havelsan stand at IDEAS
2012 fair held in Pakistan.
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of Turkey (TOBB) and in 2012 “Decision
Framing Workshop” was organized
on the same topic. The outcomes of
both events were submitted as reports
to those interested parties. Besides,
SaSAD participated in “Where and How
Defence Industry is running?” themed
sector search conference was held by
the Defence and Aerospace Exporters
Association on 11-12 December 2012
and actively participated in the medium
and long terms strategy determination
studies on this topic. Also, we are
participating in fairs where a national
participation by SSM is realized and
performing Turkish defence industry
promotion and market development
studies.
Defence Turkey: What would
you like to say on the members’
performances in export activities
and international markets in 2012?
Have we succeeded in our goals?
Global crisis seriously affected
mainly the European countries and
USA and as a result severe budget
restrictions were imposed. Thus a
recession in countries’ defence sector
was encountered however a positive
trend in homeland defence and civil
aviation has emerged to some extent
as a lifesaver for companies.
Our
country’s
defence
and
aerospace sector has been going
through a successful year in parallel
with the positive trend in general
economy. As you know, sectorial
data is gathered from sector players
and analysed and reported by our
association each year. Such study
will be finalized as of the second
month of the next year. However, the
observations made to date indicate
that there will again be successful
and over achieving results in export
activities.
Defence Turkey: We anticipate
that Life Cycle Management and
Performance
Based
Logistics
topics according to 2012-2016
Strategic Plan prepared by the
Undersecretariat
for
Defence
Industries will often take part in
Turkey’s agenda in the coming
period. Do you plan to provide
training support to the companies
as SaSAD on these fields? Could you
please share with us your studies
related with this matter?
The players of the sector that we
represent are aware of the fact that
the studies within the scope of the
integrated logistics support are the
significant activity field in the near future
for the sustainable defence sector
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development. This topic has become
more actual in recent days while the
indigenous products of these players
are entering into the inventory of TAF.
In order to increase awareness in “Life
Cycle Management and Performance
Based Logistics” especially amongst
our SME members, we have included
such a training program in one of our
Advisory Committee’s 2013 Activity
Plan. Such activities will be planned
and implemented in accordance with
the requirements of our members.
In addition, we will have lobbying
activities with User and Project
Management Authorities for the
initiation of implementations at different
levels based on the performance
oriented logistics concept firstly for our
indigenous products.
Defence Turkey: Mr Baysak,
what are your medium - long
term activities for leading to more
competent and efficient SMEs in
the defence industry as well as for
sectorial deepening?
Within our Association, we have
established “Advisory Committees”
comprising our members’ experts
for an efficient conduct of activities
towards our members. One of them is
for SME related activities and covers
the activities such as the trainings
on special topics (Quality System
Applications, Resource Certification
and etc.) for the development and
improvement of SMEs, offers for the
strengthening of financial structures
(loan mechanisms, payment plans and
etc.), information sharing meetings
regarding incentives and public support
Ms. Ayşe Akalın,
Defence Turkey
Magazine Editor in
Chief met with SaSAD
General Secretary Mr.
Hüseyin Baysak for an
interview.
packages, support on becoming
Preferred Supplier / Strategic Partner,
being a platform for SMEs to have
voice in legislative regulations related
with and affecting SMEs.
Defence Turkey: What are the
activities being performed with
NC3A working group?
One other Advisory Committee of
our Association was established for
this purpose. This Committee has been
performing studies on giving required
support to our members to introduce
to AMSA and become at NAMSA’s
supplier portfolio, informing our
related members on NAMSA tenders
and increasing awareness at NAMSA
on Turkish Defence and Aerospace
Industry capabilities by organizing
visits. One of such visits was realized
in 2010 with the participation of SSM
Undersecretary and his team. Another
visit program is taken part in 2013
Activity Plan.
Defence Turkey: Mr Baysak,
would you like to make a final
remark for Defence Turkey readers?
Firstly I want to thank you for this
interview. 2013 will be another hectic
and intense year for our sector. Some
of the new products will enter into the
inventory of TAF. IDEX, IDEF, LAAD and
Thai Defence and Aviation Fairs will be
the events where we will participate in
nation wise and have the opportunity to
exhibit our products and competencies
in international platforms. I would like
to take this occasion to celebrate all
sector players’ New Year and wish
them all a successful year.
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Göktürk-II was sent off to China from
TAI Premises
After a five-year study conducted by TAI and TÜBİTAK engineers and technicians, Göktürk-II was made ready
to launch into space. Göktürk-II was sent off to China from TAI premises and it started its space travel from
Jiuquan Base - China on December
The standby contract of Göktürk-II
project, which is a scientific research
and technology satellite development
project to provide 2,5 m resolution
imaging, was signed between the
Ministry of National Defence, TÜBİTAK
and TÜBİTAK Space Technologies –
TAI Partnership on 13 April 2007 and
enacted on 1 may 2007. The aim of the
project is to meet the space imaging
needs of TAF as well as observation
and research needs of other public
organizations
and
institutions.
TÜBİTAK Space Technologies and
TAI engineers successfully completed
Göktürk-II satellite with national
capabilities and resources after a 5
year study within the scope of the
project and made it ready to launch.
A ceremony was held at TAI
premises for sending-off Göktürk-II to
China before its launch and Minister of
National Defence İsmet Yılmaz, Minister
of Science, Industry and Technology
Nihat Ergün, Undersecretary for
Defence Industries Murad Bayar, TAI
Chairman of the Board Yalçın Kaya,
TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Yücel
Altunbaşak, TAI President and CEO
Muharrem Dörtkaşlı, TÜBİTAK Space
Technologies officials, SSM officials,
Commanders from Air Forces, project
staff and press agents participated in
the ceremony.
Minister Ergün: Our goal
is to launch our own
satellite by ourselves
In his speech at the ceremony,
Minister of Science, Industry and
Technology Nihat Ergün stated that
Turkey has been progressing with
superior goals and has significant
developments at each field like
Göktürk-II Project. “The hidden energy
existing at our country and our nation
has revealed” said Minister Ergün and
added that Turkey will see much better
days in the near future.
Ergün also stated that significant
projects regarding communication
satellites will also be activated
in the near future as it is for the
ground observation satellites and
said: “Turkey shall become one of
the countries in the world within 10
years, not only manufacturing its own
satellites but also launching satellites
by itself. We will be manufacturing and
launching satellites by ourselves and
for other countries as well. The steps
we have taken especially on defence
technologies during the recent 10
years are undoubtedly remarkable and
satisfying. Turkey is now capable of
manufacturing its own tanks, infantry
rifles, guns, missiles, UAVs and
satellites.”
Minister of National Defence
Yılmaz: “Turkey is now
at Space League”
İsmet Yılmaz, Minister of National
Defence, stated that Turkey leaped
into “space league” with its successful
projects and remarked that the
countries dealing more with space
are the most developed countries.
“The increasing competition between
countries such as USA, China and
India has resulted in the creation of
a “space league”. Turkey has leaped
into this league based on recent and
future studies. Today, having national
space systems and technologies is
a prerequisite for national security
and of critical importance. Through
the utilization of space technologies,
several studies in many fields can be
performed such as the mitigation of
Turkish Minister of
Defence Mr. İsmet
Yılmaz
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disaster damages, risk assessment,
visual information support for crisis
management after natural disaster,
support for agricultural activities,
product harvesting determination,
biomass determination, control of forest
lands and water basins, infrastructure
planning, city development planning,
topographic map generation, mapping
and planning of transportation network,
onshore and offshore explorations/
surveys, environmental monitoring
and pollution analysis, support for the
exploration/determination
activities
on water and natural resources,
determination
of
non-renewable
resources and soil exploration.
TÜBİTAK President Altunbaşak:
“Turkey Started its Space
Adventure in 2001”
TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Yücel
Altunbaşak stated that the successful
projects in recent years opened a
new era in space technology field and
added that Göktürk-II satellite will be
launched into space in December if
everything is on the rails. Altunbaşak
reminded that TÜBİTAK initiated
Turkey’s space studies in 2001 and
Turkey launched its first satellite
within two years shortly after such
studies. Altunbaşak also stated
that this satellite rendered services
to Turkey for 3 years, then national
satellite production was initiated with
the experienced gained during this
process and as a result RASAT satellite
was launched in August 2011. “Today
7,5 m resolution imaging is received
from RASAT and Turkey’s 2D image
map is about to be completed through
these imaging. Such images will be
opened the use of public institutions,
universities and Turkish Armed Forces
in December.” Said Altunbaşak.
“Göktürk-II satellite was completed
within the planned time frame by
TÜBİTAK Space Technologies and TAI
and our goal in the ground observation
satellite production is to reach higher
sensitivity as metre or below metre,
where it is now at 15 metres and to
increase the local share by producing
critical components like cameras,
reaction wheels and sun detectors
with local means where it is now 80%”
said Altunbaşak and added that this
project is very successful considering
Turkey’s 10-year adventure in space
technologies. “It is not that easy to
access qualified man power and
infrastructure in space field requiring
advanced technology. Besides it
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requires long period of time and higher
costs. Turkey has solved its ground
observation satellite problem” said
Altunbaşak.
Dörtkaşlı: “We Should Initiate
New Satellite Projects
without Losing Time”
TAI President and CEO Muharrem
Dörtkaşlı stated that the design,
production, installation and test
phases of Göktürk-II project, initiated
in May 2007, were successfully
completed. Dörtkaşlı also said that
the aim of the project is not only to
meet the space imaging needs of TAF
as well as observation and research
needs of other public organizations
and institutions but also enjoy the
opportunities to develop technology,
qualified man power and infrastructure
in space field. “It is important to initiate
new satellite projects in order not to
lose such experiences and know-how
gained.” said Dörtkaşlı. Dörtkaşlı also
stated that the design, production,
TAI Chairman of
the Board Yalçın
Kaya presented
a plaque to
TÜBITAK
President Mr.
Yücel Altunbaşak
in memory
of Göktürk-II
satellite send-off
ceremony.
installation, integration, functional
tests, thermal-vacuum cycling test
electromagnetic
interference
and
adaptation tests and acoustic vibration
tests were successfully performed by
TÜBİTAK Space Technologies and TAI
partnership.
Following
the
speeches,
a
certificate for closure for Göktürk-II
satellite prior to its send-off to China
was signed with the participation
of Minister of National Defence
İsmet Yılmaz, Minister of Science,
Industry and Technology Nihat Ergün,
Undersecretary for Defence Industries
Murad Bayar, TAI Chairman of the Board
Yalçın Kaya, TÜBİTAK President Prof.
Dr. Yücel Altunbaşak, TAI President
and CEO Muharrem Dörtkaşlı and
Undersecretary of National Defence
Ministry Mustafa Avcı. After presenting
plaques to those who contributed to
the Project, Minister Ergün and Minister
Yılmaz entered the “Clean Room” and
examined the satellite.
TAI General Manager
Mr. Muharrem
Dörtkaşlı
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Minister of Science,
Industry and Technology
Mr. Nihat Ergün, Minister
of Defence Mr. İsmet
Yılmaz, TÜBİTAK President
Mr. Yücel Altunbaşak and
Undersecretary for Defence
Industries Mr. Murad Bayar
entered the “Clean Room”
and obtained detailed
information from project
officials regarding the
satellite.
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Göktürk-II Launched Into
Space
After the completion of all
processes and being ready to be
launched, Göktürk-II had been sent to
China from TAI premises on November
6th, 2012. Following the send-off,
the functional tests of the satellite at
the launching base were successfully
completed. Turkey first declared the
launching date as December 19,
however due to the adverse weather
conditions forecasted at the region
where the satellite would be launched,
it was set on December 18. After the
satellite was fuelled and the satellite
battery was charged by a special
device designed by TÜBİTAK Space
Technologies, the National Earth
Observation Satellite was launched
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from Jiuquan-China at 18:12 Turkey
time. Göktürk-II was orbited at an
altitude of 686 kilometres at 18:26. The
first signals were received at 19:39.
TÜBİTAK officials stated that the
normal operation of the satellite would
begin following the deployment of
panels. TÜBİTAK officials at launching
base in China and at ground stations
in Ankara and Norway watched the
launch on a live broadcast.
At the time of launch, a ceremony
was held at TÜBİTAK Space
Technologies located at METU
campus. Turkish Parliament Speaker
Cemil Çiçek, Prime Minister Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan, Chief of Staff Necdet
Özel, Deputy Prime Minister Bekir
Bozdağ, Minister of Science, Industry
and Technology Nihat Ergün, Minister
of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and
Communications
Binali
Yıldırım,
M i n i s t e r
of
National
Education
Ömer
Dinçer,
Minister
of
National Defence İsmet Yılmaz,
Minister of Customs and Trade Hayati
Yazıcı and TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr.
Yücel Altunbaşak watched the launch
of Göktürk-II on a live broadcast.
“We, as Turkey, are together
witnessing a historic moment now.
Turkey also launched satellite into
space in the past but Göktürk-II,
which was launched today, issolid
evidence that Turkey has also become
confident at this field. We are now
amongst 25 countries being capable
of manufacturing its own satellite.”
said Minister Erdoğan at his speech in
the ceremony.
Having 450 kg of weight and
2,5 m resolution, Göktürk-II was
manufactured in compliance with
the satellite development principles
applicable in the world. The computer
system and software was fully
developed by national capabilities
and resources. Göktürk-II will be able
to transfer the images received from
Turkey and the vicinity simultaneously
to Turkey. It will also be able to receive
images from anywhere in the world. It
will
tour
around
the world once
in every 98 minutes and pass through
North Pole and South Pole in each tour.
The satellite will be controlled from 4
different ground stations by 3 different
teams. The teams are located at
Ankara TÜBİTAK Space Technologies,
Ahlatlıbel and at Tromso-Norway. The
ground station at Svalbard-Norway will
be controlled by a remote computer
system. The ground stations in Norway
were rented due their proximity to the
North Pole and to be able to rapidly and
securely accomplish the activation of
satellite with extended communication
duration for 14 times a day. Following
the receipt of the first signals, the data
flow such as temperature, voltage and
current will begin and such data will
be evaluated instantly by the teams
located at 3 different locations in the
world.The first images are planned to
be received from the satellite between
December 25 and 30 following the
verification tests.
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Anand E. Stanley is in
Charge of Sikorsky Aircraft’s
Turkey Operations
Anand was appointed in October
2012 as the Vice President and
General Manager for Sikorsky Aircraft,
Middle East, Turkey and Africa based
out of Ankara, Turkey. In his new
assignment, Anand will be responsible
for all Sikorsky activities in the eighty
countries of the region, involving
customers, governments and industrial
cooperation partners. In addition
to these, he will further strengthen
the company’s strategic position
for current and future programs in
the region. In April 2012 Anand was
appointed as the General Manager
for United Technologies International
Operations (UTIO), Turkey.
Previously, Anand was the Country
Head & Managing Director for all UTC
Fire & Security (UTCFS) operations
in the India region including the
Chubb Alba, Kidde India and GE
Security business entities. Under his
leadership UTCFS India had achieved
a leading position in protecting
India’s critical infrastructure, shown
2X growth organically and 3X growth
inorganically, established a world class
manufacturing center, a global R&D
center and a vertical sales center of
excellence in India.
Prior to this position, Anand had
multiple roles in the U.S. within UTC.
He held leadership assignments at the
UTC Corporate, Carrier and Pratt &
Whitney divisions, including being the
Integration Director for the $2 billion GE
Security acquisition. In 2006 he was
appointed as the youngest executive
in the UTC global leadership.
Anand has an MBA from the
University of Virginia – Darden, where
he served as an alumni board member.
He also has a Bachelor’s in Electronics
& Communication Engineering from
Andhra University; a Post Graduate
diploma in International Business from
International Management Institute,
Delhi; and a Diplome in French. He is a
Master Black Belt and certified in Lean,
Six Sigma and Red X techniques. He
has worked in seven countries and has
studied six languages. In 2009 he was
recognized as a champion of diversity
by Diversity Plus magazine, a leading
U.S. publication.
Sikorsky Aircraft is a part of
United Technologies (UTC) which is
a Fortune 50 global aerospace and
building systems company. United
Technologies
businesses
include
Sikorsky Aircraft, Pratt & Whitney,
Hamilton
Sundstrand,
Goodrich,
Otis and UTC Climate Controls and
Security which includes Carrier. United
Technologies does business in more
than 4,000 locations in approximately
180 countries.
SSM and Tektronik Organized a
Conference on Cockpit Display
Systems
Guest speakers from Wind River
and Esterel Technologies attended the
conference.
In the opening speech, Mr. Sezai
Özturk, Industrial Quality Manager of
SSM noted that the civilian aviation
standards seen to open way to military
aviation standards, and successful
implementation of these standards
would open up possibilities for Turkish
defense industry to develop worldclass indigenous products.
Tektronik’s founder Mr. Hakan
Yavuz, in the welcome speech,
described the avionics standards to
be discussed today and introduced
the guest speakers. Yavuz also shared
the news that Tektronik awarded as
the winner of Deloitte Technology Fast
500 EMEA in Software Sector, made
public in London and shared this
honor as a member of Turkish Defense
Industry. Yavuz thanked SSM for their
support and contribution to make this
conference happen.
Wind River’s Aviation and Defence
Systems Manager, Alex Wilson,
shared the ARINC653 standard
that defines the methods of safety
critical and aviation certifiable system
development in Integrated Modular
Avionics (IMA) architectures with time
and space partitioning.
In the second session, Alex Wilson
presented the virtualization and
hypervisor solutions that are keys to
utilize the power of today’s multi-core
processors, in mission and safety
critical systems development.
Second guest speaker, Dr. Bernard
Dion, CTO of Esterel Technologies
and active member of RTCA Do178C
committee, presented the new
requirements came in Do178C and
presented a roadmap for transitioning
from Do178B to Do178C.
Third guest speaker, Vincent
Rossignol, General Manager and
founder of Esterel Technologies CDS
(Cockpit Display Systems) and the
Secretary of Arınç CDS Committee,
presented the Arınç 661 standard for
Interactive Cockpit Display Systems;
methods and considerations for
certification of Arınç 661 compatible
graphics generation systems for air
platforms.
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Italy’s SAMP/T Reaches
Initial Operational
Capability (IOC)
By Luca Peruzzi
Italian Army’s 4th Air Defence
‘Peschiera’ regiment has reached
the initial operational capability (IOC)
on the SAMP/T air defence missile
system, with the activation of the first
two air defence-capable batteries this
December. The first live firings by Italian
army’s personnel will be conducted
next March (2013) in France, against
both air breathing and ballistic
missiles representative threats. Full
Operationally Capability (FOC) will be
reached in late 2013, with the activation
of all five operational SAMP/T batteries
ordered by Italian Army and equipped
with Link 16 capability.
Stationed near Mantua, in Northern
Italy, Italian Army’s air defence
‘Peschiera’ regiment is structured
and being equipped to manage and
support all SAMP/T operational
batteries. “As already conducted with
improved Hawk air defence batteries,
our main duty is providing protection of
land forces, but we also contribute to
national air defence integrated network,
including protection of important
events, such as Turin Winter Olympic
Games and support NATO forces,
providing assets for both NATO Rapid
Deployable Corps – Italy and UK”,
says Colonel Carlo Zontilli, ‘Peschiera’
regiment commander. An additional
battery in a reduced configuration is
kept for training duties in Sabaudia
(near Latina), home of Italian army air
defence command.
Developed
by
Eurosam,
a
consortium formed by MBDA and
Thales, “SAMP/T missile system has
been conceived to provide omnidirectional, low-to-medium altitude
coverage, multiple and simultaneous
engagement against a range of
demanding threats, characterized by
low radar-cross section, fast speed and
manoeuvring capabilities, including
manned and unmanned air-platforms,
air breathing weapon systems and
nosedive targets (i.e. ballistic missiles).
This is provided with other air defence
assets interoperability, tactical and
strategic mobility, limited manning
and reduced operational and logistics
support footprint”, Col Zontilli explains.
Each of the five batteries (also
called fire units), of which the third is
under advanced training while the
remaining two will be delivered and
become operational within next year,
is composed of an engagement and
fire control section including the Thales
Arabel multifunction radar (MRI,) with
its power-generation module (MGE),
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the engagement control module (ME),
a battery command module (MC)
and the launch section. The later is
structured on four launch vehicles
(MLT) with 8 ready-to-fire missiles each
(the system is capable to manage up
to six launchers) and up to two missilereloading vehicles (MRT). Manned
by a 16 operators baseline personnel
component, all battery platforms are
based on Iveco Astra high-mobility
vehicles. “Italian Army SAMP/T
batteries differ from the French air
force’s counterparts for the addition of
the command module (CM). The later
provides a range of functions, including
mission planning, such as the batteries
distribution in the area of operation
to provide the best air defence
coverage, higher-echelon commands
and platform interoperability, real-time
diagnostics, maintenance and logistic
support. It significantly reduces the
workload of the engagement control
module operators in high-threats
scenarios, leaving them to focus on the
acquisition, tracking, identification and
firing procedures”, reports Col Zontilli.
Moreover, each battery is backed
by a direct support unit, including 5
vehicles with containerized electronic
and mechanic laboratories and spare
parts.
According
to
Italian
army
presentation, Thales Arabel X-band
360 degrees complete rotating per
second- radar with latest generation
IFF module and counter-jamming
capabilities, offers a 150km cued (60km
in autonomous mode)-surveillance
coverage, and the simultaneous
engagement of 10 targets with 16
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missiles in flight thanks to uplink
radar module. “The latter doesn’t offer
warning of lock-on-target until the
missile activates its RF-based active
seeker for terminal flight-phase”,
reports Col Zontilli, stressing the
weapon system 50G+ manoeuvring
and well over 100km range together
with the 10 seconds required to fire
all 8 missiles carried by each launch
vehicle.
The SAMP/T battery is required to
be ready-to-fire (RTF) after reaching
the site of deployment in only 25
minutes, while ready-to-move (RTM)
procedures requires 15 minutes. As
part of the training activities Italian
Army is conducting to reach the IOC,
a regiment battery was deployed in
nearby Mantua exercise site during the
media visit, being able to be ready-to-
fire in 21 minutes. The launch vehicles
of the battery can be deployed and
RF-linked with the engagement,
radar and command modules cluster
up to a distance of 10 km, while the
later modules can be stationed in a
300m diameter range. “The SAMP/T
represents a huge improvement
compared to Improved Hawk system,
providing better RTF and RTM and
fire capability parameters together
with 360 degree coverage (versus a
90 degree engagement sector) and
reduced maintenance and direct
support compared to Patriot PAC-2,
the later however also offering TBM
capabilities”, said Col Zontilli.
Based on Italian Army conducted
analysis on SAMP/T out-of area
operations, a battery with 6 (instead of
4) launchers section could be deployed
With the assistance of two
operators, the launcher with 8
missiles can quickly become
operational and directed at the
target consecutively within a
period of 10 seconds. Each
fire unit on the SAMP/T missile
system has 8 missile batteries.
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SAMPT Radar Module
On Station
© MBDA
with C-130Js flights and be manned
and supported to provide continuous
operations by an around 80 personnel
regiment detachment.
Italian Army is currently working
with the Italian air force to plan tests
scheduled for 2013, which will lead
to full integration of the SAMP/T
into the overall Italian air defence
system, after reaching the IOC and
the disposal of the improved Hawk
remaining two batteries. Italian Air
Force currently does not operate a
medium-to long-range ground-based
air defence system after the retirement
of the Nike Hercules (MIM-14) system,
which was to be replaced with the
Medium Extended Air Defence System
(MEADS), although its future is today
threatened by U.S. Government
expected pull-out of the program.
“To reach the IOC in the air defence
mission, we already conducted initial
tests with the Link 16 and we will soon
evaluate the IFF set in the latest Mode 5
and S. Based on a technical agreement
between the Italian and French MoD,
we are sharing the test and evaluation
campaign the two services are
carrying-out on the SAMP/T system.
© MBDA
In March 2013, we are to conduct a
joint firing with French counterpart at
Biscarosse test range. Although we
haven’t decided yet if we will deploy
our assets or only the personnel,
according to latest plans, we will fire
against both a conventional as well as
a ballistic representative threat targets.
The first live test will complete the IOC
activities for air defence duties, while
the later will be a joint firing which
will validate the SAMP/T capabilities
against the short-range ballistic
missile (SRBM) threat, with information
provided by an external early warning
sensor to cue Arabel organic radar”,
reported Col Zontilli.
In June 2011, Italian and
French MoDs formed a multidisciplinary working group including
representatives from government and
industry, with the aim of suggesting
areas where the SAMP/T, the naval
version PAAMS and MEADS programs,
could evolve and/or be combined to
support joint decision-making in the
field of anti-ballistic missile defence.
SAMPT radar module
ready to move
operations
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© Roketsan
Roketsan was at AUSA 2012 Fair
Roketsan participated in the
Association of the United States
Army (AUSA) Fair, which is held
annually in USA, for the second time.
Cirit, Umtas, Omtas, Umtas-Cirit
launcher system, Air Defence Missile
Systems and Guided Systems were
exhibited at the stand. During the Fair,
Roketsan hosted many high-ranking
commanders as well as defence
officials from several countries at the
stand. Especially the high-ranking
commanders from U.S. army received
information about Roketsan’s products
and on-going programs from company
representatives. In addition to foreign
delegation, Ambassador of Turkey
to the United States Namık Tan, the
Embassy of Turkey’s Defence and Air
Attaché, Brigadier General Fethi Alpay
© Roketsan
and Commercial Attaché Abdullah
Köten visited Roketsan’s stand.
Cirit Is Getting Ready To Take
Stage At International Arena
During
the
Fair,
Roketsan
made significant negotiations with
international
giant
companies
especially on Cirit laser guided missile
in order to make it a world brand in the
world market.
UAE Armed Forces Light Aviation
Commander and UAE Defence
Technologies senior officials visited
Roketsan’s stand and received
information on UAE Cirit program
status, products and other programs.
A meeting was held between
MBDA/Germany
and
Roketsan;
general cooperation opportunities
were discussed and views were
exchanged on the integration of
Cirit missile with Tiger helicopter.
Also, the opportunities to make joint
development and joint production
at sub-system level between two
companies were discussed. Roketsan
made another important meeting with
Sikorsky Aircraft. Within the frame
of the meeting with Sikorsky Aircraft,
some significant steps were taken for
the integration of Cirit laser guided
missile with UH60/S70 Blackhawk
helicopters as well as for making
cooperation for the promotion of such
in international market.
© Roketsan
During the Fair, a delegation
comprised of several commanders
from Bangladeshi Land Forces,
Moroccan Armed Forces and Saudi
Arabian Land Forces accompanied by
Turkish Land Forces Command made
a courtesy visit to Roketsan Chairman
Eyüp Kaptan.
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5th Naval Systems Seminar Brought
the Maritime Sector Together
Fifth of the annual Naval Systems
Seminar was held in METU Culture
and Convention Center with the
participation of the Undersecretariat
for Defence Industries (SSM) officials,
military officials, representatives of
the defence industry companies,
universities and research centers.
Mr. Zafer Betoner gave the
opening speech of the seminar and
emphasized the importance of the
seminar for the sharing of the sectoral
information and extended his gratitude
to the participants while expressing his
contentmentabout the ever-increasing
participation to the seminar. METU’s
Vice Rector Volkan Atalay held the
floor for the following opening speech.
In his speech, Atalay mentioned about
METU’s close cooperation with the
Undersecretariat for Defence Industries
and Defence Industry companies for the
sector’s deepening and technological
sufficiency.
Deputy Undersecretary of SSM Mr.
Serdar Demirel took the floor at the
opening speech and declared their
target for the optimum production of the
naval surface platforms by the Turkish
Industry also stated in the 2009-2016
defence industry’s sector’s strategy
document and while mentioning their
steps towards the target he noted
that they were pleased about getting
results from the MILGEM, YTKB, Coast
Guard Research and Rescue Boat, LCT
projects.
Demirel: “We aim to gather
the shipyards of the industry
under a single organization”
© Defence Turkey
Mr. Zafer Betoner, Retired Navy
Captain,Head of Naval Systems
Seminar Organization
In his speech Mr. Demirel also
mentioned that the maritime projects
were slowing down and said that not
many new projects for ship construction
existed. Demirel underlined that
members of the industry shall always
renew themselves in the maritime sector
for survival, and noted the significance
of logistics and exportation for the
sustainable growth of the sector and
the importance of efforts for taking part
in half-life modernization projects at
international markets with this sector’s
technological infrastructure. Demirel
mentioned that the future of the sector
depended on the establishment of a
triple trivet composed of; “Primarily,
presenting
the
most
innovative
products to the markets of the world.
Secondly,
competitiveness
with
affordable prices and last but not least
quality. First two components are the
characteristics belonging also to most
of our competitors throughout the
world, our level of quality shall diversify
us.’’
In addition to the aforementioned,
Demirel talked about their plan to
establish a consortium in the ship
building industry in the new era, and
while mentioning the necessity to form
a roof organization for gathering the
shipyards of the sector, said “There
are not a lot of countries with military
shipyards in the world”.
Mustafa Şeker, Head of Naval
Systems at the Undersecretariat for
Defence Industries, also expressed
that their new strategic plan was to
gain Turkey superiority in the defence
and security technologies and currently
they were dealing with the domestic
development and R&D projects where
in the past they were relatively involved
with the joint production projects and
direct procurement.
Şeker, stating that one their most
significant goals for the future was to
master critical technologies within the
system and said, “We manufactured
products in various areas and
platforms of the sector, but in order to
fully own these products we have to
apply the critical technologies for their
production process as well. Lack of
such technologies become drawbacks
and create barriers like export licenses
during the selling procedure. Owning
critical technologies is one of our
prominent targets for the next era”. In
his presentation Şeker emphasized the
importance of the sustainable industry
through deepening and supporting the
development of the sub-industry and
stated that they would be focusing on
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the design projects and increasing the
number of R&D and testing centers in
the next era. Additionally Şeker noted
that “logistics” was the new topic in
their agenda and that their approach to
this matter was within the framework
of four principles.
Şeker said that they hope to
actualize the following in the next
era; Performance Based Logistics;
Involvement of the main contractors to
the logistic procedures; Main contractor
and end-user working cooperatively
after the operation/ maintenance
procedure
after
the
delivery;
Association of Modernization and
Maintenance; System maintenance/
repair simultaneously becoming a
modernization and updating process
and Life Cycle Management Principles.
Şeker: “We launched 19
Contracts worth 8 Billion Dollars
as Naval Systems Department”
Mustafa Şeker extended detailed
information on the projects they
executed as the Naval Systems
Department in his presentation. He said
that until now contracts worth 8 billion
dollars have been put into action in four
sub-groups as; Amphibious, Support,
Patrol and Battle Ships and mentioned
the following contracts made in the
recent year: Fleet Replenishment
Ship design package, Submarine
Rescue Mother Ship (MOSHIP) and
Rescue and Towing Ship (RATSHIP),
MTA Seismic Research Ship, SAR33 system/instrument modification
project.
While giving information on the
ongoing projects Şeker said that one
ship was delivered in the MILGEM
project, and under the scope of YTKB
project 3 ships were delivered in the
past year and 7 ships were handed
over up to this date, that the delivery
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rate of the Interceptor Boats were
above 20 %, 4 of the SAER-35 were
handed over, 3 of the 25t Coast Guard
Boats were delivered, and in LCT
project 8 ships were delivered within
such a short period of six months. He
added that Coast Search and Rescue
Ship shall be delivered by the end of
year 2012.
National Submarine Project is
in the Agenda of Year 2013
Şeker mentioned about the shortterm projects and stated that the
tendering procedure for the MILGEMSis still continuing and that they intend
to reach a decision at the Defence
Industry Execution Committee meeting
in December. Şeker also noted
that the design phase of the Fleet
Replenishment Ship was launched
and that it would last a year and
following this phase they would start
the construction process. He added
that Air-Cushion Landing Project and
LPD Project are among the short-term
projects in their agenda and moreover
they hope to launch the National
Submarine Project in 2013 with the
commencement of a conceptual
design project.
TF-2000 Counts the Days
Şeker, giving information about the
Frigate project (of which the feasibility
studies were accomplished by the
Naval Forces Command) that would
soon be launched, stated that they
give significant importance to this
Frigate project as through this project
they intend to preserve and further
develop the capabilities they obtained
with the MILGEM Corvette. Şeker
said that Turkish Type Assault Boat,
600t Class Coast Guard Boat, Mine
Exploration Vessel and Sailing School
© Defence Turkey
Mr. Mustafa Şeker, Naval Platforms
Department Head, Undersecretariat
for Defence Industries
Ship projects are in their agenda in the
long run.
Sustainable Industry is the
Priority of Maritime Projects
Şeker underlined the need to
preserve the domestic competition
for the sustainable industry and
emphasized the importance of
differentiation through design and
engineering capabilities and thus
launching a trademark. Şeker also
mentioned about the need to make use
of the existing exporting opportunities
and declared that they are carrying
out a study as the Naval Systems
Department and shared his vision
about the next ten years and carried
on:
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FAST INTERVENTION AND DIVING TRAINING BOAT
7,443,000 USD
MILGEM-S
1,500,000,000 USD
TF-2000
1,600,000,000 USD
LPD
1,700,000,000 USD
TURKISH TYPE ASSAULT BOAT
600,000,000 USD
LCAC
100,000,000 USD
SAILING SCHOOL SHIP
30,000,000 USD
FLEET REPLENISHMENT SHIP
200,000,000 USD
MINE EXPLORATION VESSEL
300,000,000 USD
HARBOUR TUG
50,000,000 USD
INTELLIGENCE BOAT
120,000,000 USD
SAR 33 MODERNIZATION
40,000,000 USD
600T COAST GUARD BOAT
600,000,000 USD
TOTAL
“Total value of these 13 projects
that shall be accomplished within
the next 10 years is approximately
7 billion USD. This amount is 700
million USD per annum and 500
million USD of the amount shall be
for system/material supply and rest
shall be for the shipyard share. Five
main contractor candidates with an
annual endorsement of 40 million USD
for the sake of their companies are
exerting great efforts to get a share
from this project of 200 million dollars.
The military ship building industry in
Turkey is not sustainable now and
our national shipyards are falling
behind their rivals in the world. The
engineering teams formed during the
bidding procedure disappear during
the construction process, there is a
problem in preserving the experience
and so weplan to establish a designing
formation together with the Turkish
Armed Forces + Sector + SSM trio.”
Şeker said that they are aiming
to establish two main production
companies
in
composite-bodied
ships and a single roof company
that shall operate in all other groups
(amphibious, support and battle ships)
and planning to form a trademark with
this consolidation.
6,847,443,000 USD
mentioned that on the other hand the
YTKB in great demand and sold to ally
countries and LCT to participate in a
military exercise in Egypt shall have
great sales potentials. Mustafa Şeker
expressed their following expectations
from the shipyards: Highly-qualified
labour input, bringing the R&D and
technological investments to a
sufficient level, giving prominence to
designing and engineering capabilities,
forming a trademark through synergies,
logistical infrastructure and eagerness
to international cooperation.
Şeker said that they are going
through a transition period and
maturing in the maritime industry.
He announced a Workshop called
“Lessons Learnt in the Military Ship
Construction Industry” that shall be
held in April 2013 with the participation
of the stakeholders and carried on: “As
a sector, we shall evaluate the results
we obtained from the projects we
executed until now. We have a draft
agenda for the workshop composed of
lessons learnt in project management,
problems encountered within the
Turkish Armed Forces process, issues
related to R&D and exports”.
Recent Developments
Related to Maritime Sector
Discussed in the Seminar
During the 5th Naval Systems
Seminar that lasted for two days and
presentations on Underwater Acoustic
studies, radar systems in naval
platforms, communication solutions,
latest trends in the construction
technologies, modernization studies,
UAV systems deployed on the ships,
naval vessels design and advanced
engineering analyses were realized by
the participants in various sessions.
Besides, Royal Navy Commander
David C.K.Barker, as a guest speaker
on behalf of the UK Navy, extended
a presentation on the potential
cooperation opportunities between
Turkey and UK and on behalf of
the Spanish Navy Cdr. Gonzalo
SanzAlisedo gave a presentation on
‘‘New Spanish Navy Frigate for 2025”.
MILGEM in Aden Bay in November
Şeker presented information on
the products with exporting potential
as well and declared that MILGEM
Corvette being successfully used by
the Naval Forces Command in the
recent year shall start operating in
Aden Bay this November and that
it has a grave selling potential. He
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Defence and Aviation Giant Companies
to meet in Ankara
Nearly 250 companies from 20
countries are planned to be hosted at
the Defence and Aerospace Industrial
Cooperation Days to be organized by
OSTİM Defence and Aviation Cluster
(OSSA). With the aim of demonstrating
the capabilities of local defence
industry to the world giants, the event
is to be held under the auspices of the
Undersecretariat for Defence Industries
and realized together by OSSA and
French organization company BCI on
6-8 March 2013 at ATO/Congressium
centre.
The press conference of the event,
which is to be firstly organized in 2013,
was held at Ankara JW Mariott Hotel.
Undersecretary for Defence Industries
Murad Bayar, OSTİM Chairman of the
Board Orhan Aydın, OSSA Chairman
of the Board Mithat Ertuğ, SSM
Head of Industrialization Department
Bilal Aktaş and BCI Aerospace CEO
Stephane Castet participated in the
press conference.
Ertuğ: “The offset instruments are
to be handled at a conference
at the first day of event“
At his speech, OSSA Chairman
of the Board Mithat Ertuğ stated that
they, as OSSA, have been delivering
services at defence and aerospace
industry with a total of 93 companies
and 2500 personnel and continued:
“2 billion USD of export is targeted
in 2012-2016 Strategic Plan of the
Undersecretariat for Defence Industries
(SSM). We, as SMEs, hope to further
increase such target. We believe this
event, the introductory meeting of
which is being held today, will be a
significant step in order to achieve
our targets. The event, which will
gather the world’s important players
in defence and aerospace industry
with Turkish defence and aerospace
companies, will comprise of bilateral
meetings. We will offer an opportunity
to companies to set bilateral meetings
over the web site at least two weeks
before the event. Therefore we will
establish a platform for our companies
to realize bilateral meetings in every
half-hour with an appointment.” Ertuğ
also stated that the off-set instrument,
which is of the highest importance
for Turkish Defence Industry,is to be
handled at a conference to be held at
the first day of event.
Taking the floor in the introductory
meeting, OSTİM Chairman of the Board
Orhan Aydın stated that the important
players and SMEs of defence and
aerospace industry coming from all
over the world will extend all other
participants’ vision and have significant
contributions to the defence industry.
Bayar: “The manufacturing costs
of Turkey are nearly one-third of
those in European countries”
The Undersecretary for Defence
Industries
Murad
Bayar
stated
that they started to focus on the
development of sub-industry in recent
years and emphasized the importance
of taking advantage of the civilian
industry’s dynamism and capabilities
as the defence industry. “We, as SSM,
are giving full support to SME clusters.
Our Industrialization Department is
working intensively across Turkey to
reintroduce capabilities that can be
made use of at our defence industry.
We want to see these companies
not only in local projects but also in
foreign projects and be integrated in
the international market. Most of our
companies have gained experiences
in the international market as the
subcontractor of Aselsan. Currently
they are in the position of delivering
aircraft components to Boeing and
Airbus. We are expecting from our
companies to hold international
standards.” said Bayar. Bayar also
emphasized that the aerospace
manufacturing costs of Turkey are
nearly one-third of those in European
countries as well as in the United
States. “This fact has attracted the
attention of foreign companies and we
want to make use of this opportunity”
added Bayar and also said that they
believe this event will be a technology
platform to provide local and foreign
companies to establish new business
networks and cooperation.
The participants will be able
to make industrial visits
during 3-day event
At the first day of the 3-day event,
which is to be organized firstly in 2013,
a conference on “Turkey’s Defence
and Aerospace as well as Panorama of
Offset Market” will be held. At the 2nd
and 3rd days of the event, companies
will have the opportunity to make
bilateral meetings. The workshops
will also be held on the purchasing
processes and supply chain policies of
the original equipment manufacturers
and the participants will be able to
make industrial visits at the last day of
the event.
Nearly 250 major suppliers and
sub-industry companies from 20
countries are planned to be hosted
and nearly 2000 bilateral meetings are
planned to be held at the event. Most
of the major defence companies like
TAI, Aselsan, Roketsan and FNSS
as well as many local sub-industry
companies will participate in the
event. EADS, EADS Sogerma, MBDA,
BOEING, AVIO, LATECOER, AERAZUR
ZODIAC, EATON, Torino Piemonte
Aerospace, Plansee Tungsten Alloys,
Goldon, Agora Consulting, Aerospace
Valley, Blufieldand UBIFRANCE will
participate in the event as foreign
companies and clusters.
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Various
Sources for
R&D Incentives
By Kaya Yazgan, Defence Turkey Magazine
Member of Advisory Board
Over the past years we observed
proliferation of sources of incentives
and financial support for Research
and Development projects in defence
as well as in civilian industry. It is very
difficult to prepare a comprehensive
list. Here only a short outline of
kaleidoscopic options is presented
especially from the point of view of
defence industry. Defence industry
carries out a number of specific
defence R&D projects and profit from
general incentives designed for the
benefit of science and technological
base in Turkey.
Specific Defence R&D Projects
It
is
noticeable
that
two
undersecretaries of Ministry of
Defence have different principles and
mechanisms for defence R&D projects.
R&D projects of Undersecreteriat for
Defence Industries - SSM concentrate
in priority areas, compatible with
the needs and objectives of main
system projects. Based on “TenYear Procurement Plan of Turkish
Armed Forces2007-2016 (OYTEP)”,
SSM prepared a roadmap and
“Technology Management Strategy
2011-2016” for defence R&D projects.
In this approach, major procurement
projects of SSM have been analysed
to reveal subsystem, component
end technology requirements.These
analyseslead to common technology
areas as well as critical technologies.
Hence SSM R&D projects concentrate
in these areas.
On the other hand SSM endeavoured
to evaluate industry, research institutes
and universities for their competence
and potential in 12 technology areas
and designedExcellence Networks:
Sensors, Electronic Warfare, Energetic
and Propulsion, Advanced Materials,
CBRN Technologies, Command Control
and Information Technologies, Micro
and Nano Technologies, Modelling
and
Simulation,
Communication,
Autonomous Command & Control,
Destructive Systems, Space.
Today total of 6 Research Institutes,
7 Research Centres, 20 Universities and
43 industrial companies are placed in
these networks. “R&D and Technology
Management Department” of SSM
organises and manages R&D projects
in three groups: Sensors (infrared,
piezoelectric, SAR …), Information
technologies
(Electromagnetic
compatibility, sonoboy …), Advanced
materials and energetic (Underwater
vehicle, nano coating …)
The other branch of Ministry
of National Defence, namely MND
Undersecreteriat
has
an
“R&D
and Technology Department” as
well. They organise their projects
based on technologies classified as
“necessary” and “critical” defined in
Defence Research Development and
Technology Plan – SAGTEB defined
jointly with Turkish General Staff.
An important task of R&D and
Technology
Department
is
the
organisation and management of
Technology Panels. In addition to
representatives from various branches
of armed forces, experts from
universities, research institutions and
industry form Technology Panels in the
following 9 fields: Informatics, Sensors
and Electronic Systems, Aerospace
Systems, Land Vehicle Systems,
Naval Systems, Material and Process
Technologies, CBRN Technologies,
Weapon Systems, Energetic Materials.
These function as platforms for
coordination, information exchange
and also have a missionas advisory
boards to MND R&D and Technology
Department.
General R&D Incentives
Most of the incentive organisations
of today are based on the decision
of Supreme Council for Science and
Technology (BTYK) in 1993. The
council accepted “Turkish Science and
Technology Policy 1993-2003” and the
concept of this document was also
emphasised in the “Development Plan
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1996-2000”. Turkish Patent Institute,
National Metrology Institute (UME),
The Turkish Academy of Sciences
(TÜBA), Technology Development
Fund of Turkey (TTGV) and Turkish
Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) were
established in this period. Also in this
period Scientific and Technological
Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
and TTGV started so support industrial
R&D projects and Marmara Research
Centre gave priority to industrial
research.
We should mention another
important document “Vision 2023”
organised by TÜBİTAK during the
period 2001-2004 with a broad
participation. TÜBİTAK has two
different Departments organised to
run various research and development
programmes.
TEYDEB
TEYDEB
(Technology
and
Innovation
Funding
Programmes
Directorate) of TÜBİTAK concentrates
on private sector programmes such as:
Industrial R&D Funding, Support for
Project Markets, University – Industry
Cooperation, SME R&D Start-Up
Funding, International Industry R&D
Support, Priority Area Programmes,
Phased Support for Enterprising,
Support for Technology Transfer
Offices.
Industrial R&D Funding Programme
is a general bottom-up programme
which is aimed to fund national
R&D projects offered by Turkish
companies. The grant ratio provided
by this programme can be 40 - 60 %
of budget of the project and support
duration of the projects is maximum 3
years. Projects proposed by Small and
Medium Enterprises are supported
with a higher ratio by this programme
(%90 of personnel cost of micro SME
projects; 75% of personnel cost for
middle SME projects). Only SMEs
which are not granted previously by
TÜBİTAK can apply for the grant.
In case of the employment of PhD
graduates in the projects, 100% of
personnel cost is supported.TechnoEntrepreneurship Funding Programme
aims to support young entrepreneurs
lacking of enough financial resources
to realise their innovative and R&D
based project ideas. Senior students
or new graduates with undergraduate
and graduate degrees are welcomed
to apply for this programme.
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ARDEB
ARDEB
(Academic
Research
Funding Programme Directorate) of
TÜBİTAK focuses on programmes
of public establishments. Within this
scope, requirements for Ministry of
Defence are interesting for Turkish
defence industry. Hence in ARDEB
Defence and Security Technologies
Research Support Group – SAVTAG
programmes are interesting for our
sector. We can mention some recent
SAVTAG programmes as example:
Passive Compound Detection System,
National Electronic Encryption Key
Distribution System, Detection of
Harmful Components in Hardware
Systems, Remotely Controlled Ignition
Device
SAN-TEZ Programmes
Providing effective and productive
university-industry cooperation has
been in our agenda for many years.
SAN-TEZ is an attempt in this direction.
Projects are supported by Ministry
of Science, Industry and Technology
with
the
purposetoinstitutionalise
university-industry cooperation and
to commercialise scientific studies
conducted in universities. As the
method,a master or a PhD thesis in
a university is conducted together
with an industrial partner. Ministry of
Science, Industry and Technology
provides 75% and industrial partner
provides 25% of the total cost of the
project.
KOSGEB Programmes
Small and Medium Enterprises
Development Organisation-KOSGEB
has a support programme called “R&D,
Innovation and Industrial Operations
Support
Programme”
especially
for small and medium enterprises.
Although the support is generally small
in amount, it can be provided as grant
or as mo-interest credit. For small R&D
programmes KOSGEB support may
reach to %75.For initial capital support
of the enterprise the ratio can be up to
100%.
Technopolises and R&D Centres
Following the establishment of
legal base in 2001, technopolises
have started to flourish in various
universities.
Today
there
are
more than 30 technopolises in
various universities. They became
very
advantageous
places
for
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entrepreneurs and academicians to
carry out R&D based activities. Since
such operations in technopolises
there are considerable tax reductions,
exceptions and exemptions.From
the defence industry point of view
we should mention ODTÜ Teknopark
- METUTECH which encompasses
about 50 defence companies and a
special region – SAGTEB for defence.
Another important development is
İstanbul Teknokent led by SSM.
Companies with more than 50 full
time equivalent research personnel
can establish R&D Centresand with
the approval of Ministry of Science,
Industry and Technology receive
incentives similar to technopolises
mentioned above. Especially for
large and middle sized companies of
defence industry, this option is also
quiet applicable.
Venture Capital
Venture capital usage is not very
prevalent in Turkey. But I should
mention
efforts
of
Technology
Development Fund of Turkey –TTGV in
this scope. TTGV enterprises Teknoloji
Yatırım A.Ş. and Istanbul Venture
Capital Initiative provide start-up
capital for R&D based work.
Multiplicity–Duplication?
As outlined above there are different
origins for defence programmes and
various support schemes for R&D
work in defence. There have been
complaints on this multiplicity and
there are number of examples of
duplicated effort.
On the other hand there is sound
reason for this multiplicity as well.
As I tried to point out above different
organisations have different missions
and starting points. For example SSM
R&D Projects are based on requirement
of long term system integration
programmes of SSM; MND – R&D
programmes start from prospective
technological
developments
and
related requirement. KOSGEB has a
mission to develop small and medium
size enterprises, TEYDEB of TÜBİTAK
supports R&D in private companies
and ARDEB of TÜBİTAK focuses on
the public sector etc. Yes, for an SME
in one of the Technopolises trying to
receive support for a defence project,
options are complicated and for most
of the time, require many applications,
reports and presentations. But
considering different points of view and
missions of supporting organisations
this is, I’m afraid, inevitable.
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Raytheon: 40 Years
Cooperation in Turkey
Raytheon is one of the strongest candidate in Turkish Long Range Air Defence System Programme. Mr.
Robert J. (Mike) Boots Raytheon Company Director, Turkey Patriot Win Team, Integrated Defense Systems
enlightened us about their activities in Turkey and future cooperation
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Defence Turkey: Mr. Boots, first of
all thank you for giving us your time.
As the Raytheon Integrated Defence
Systems have you reached your
targets in production, investments,
exports and in international projects
in 2011 and 2012?
Raytheon had a very good year in
2011. We had $25 billion in sales which
sets us up for another good year in
2012.
Defence Turkey: Could you
please enlighten us about your
global activities that you have been
carrying out with different nations?
IDS and Patriot also had a very
good year in 2011. We received a
$1.7 billion contract from Saudi Arabia
to upgrade their existing Patriot fire
units and a large contract for newproduction Patriot for Taiwan. We also
received, for the first time outside the
United States, an order for AN/TPY2 radars (that work with the THAAD
system), for the United Arab Emirates.
Our
near-term
priorities
for
international Patriot sales are Turkey,
Qatar and Kuwait. Our international
sales continue to grow, with a focus
on the Pacific and Middle East regions.
We currently have over 40 Patriot fire
units in production or undergoing
modernization for five countries.
Defence Turkey: Could you
please inform us your activities in
Turkey performed over the years?
We’ve been active in Turkey for
40 years. For example, we sold TOW
61
missiles, AMRAAM, AIM 9x missiles,
the Maverick missile, Firefinder &
Sentinel radars, the ESSM missile,
Paveway, JSOW, Mark 48 torpedoes
and Hawk XXI.
Defence Turkey: It is known that
you have signed a contract with a
Turkish company on the logistics
support of I-Hawk air defence
system in the inventory. could you
give us some information on these
activities and services?
We signed a contract with the
Turkish company, Havelsan Technical
Radars (HTR) for logistics support to
Turkey’s Hawk XXI (I-Hawk) program.
The Turkish Air Force is pleased with the
support and is keeping this important
air defense system operational. We
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hope to see an expanded role for HTR
in providing global support for Hawk.
Defence Turkey: You have
a cooperation with Aselsan on
manufacturing
and
integration
of Mobile Antenna Mast Group,
and integral element of Patriot’s
communications, command and
control system for United Arab
Emirates Patriot Program. could you
provide us some information about
the latest status of these activities?
Aselsan has proven to be a key
strategic partner for Raytheon, having
recently won a Supplier Excellence
Award. Aselsan continues to do an
outstanding job producing the Antenna
Mast Group for the UAE Patriot system.
We have great confidence in them, and
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they will continue to play a large role in
the Patriot program.
Defence Turkey: Additionally,
Roketsan performs manufacturing
and integration of the GEM-T
missile system Control Actuation
System for UAE and Kuwait. This
Defence Turkey: TF2000, a
regional anti-air warfare vessel that
would respond to aerial threats is
on Turkey’s agenda. It seems that
Lockheed Martin is the strongest
candidate. In case that Lockheed
Martin will be selected for this
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is a critical flight-control element
that guides the missile to its target.
Could you please enlighten us about
your activities that you are carrying
out with Roketsan and future
opportunities?
Roketsan is also a key strategic
partner in production of components
of GEM-T missile for the UAE and
Kuwait. Roketsan is also a recipient
of our Supplier Excellence Awards in
2010 and 2011.
Defence
Turkey:
You
strengthened your cooperation with
Aselsan and Roketsan in Patriot
Programme in UAE. What are your
views on expanding this cooperation
towards U.S. programmes and other
markets?
If we win Qatar, they will get the
opportunity to compete for additional
work for the Qatar program.
The successful bidder
of T-LORAMIDS
tender is expected
to be announced at
the Defence Industry
Executive Committees
meeting to be held
in January 2013.
The third generation
Patriot PAC-3 system
is competing with
SAMP/T, S-300 and
HQ-9 systems in the
tender
project, can Patriot missile systems
operate with Lockheed Martin’s AN/
SPY1 radar, SM3 Missile system and
Aegis?
Patriot is the world’s best combatproven, land-based missile system. It is
not designed for ship-based operation.
Mr. Robert J.
(Mike) Boots
Raytheon
Company Director,
Turkey Patriot Win
Team, Integrated
Defence Systems
met with Ms. Ayşe
Akalın, Defence
Turkey Magazine
Editor in Chief at
ATC meeting in
Washington
The AN/MPQ-53/65 Radar
Set is a passive electronically
scanned array radar equipped
with IFF, electronic countercountermeasure (ECCM), and
track-via-missile (TVM) guidance
subsystems.The AN/MPQ-53
Radar Set equips PAC-2 units,
while the AN/MPQ-65 Radar Set
equips PAC-3 units. The main
difference between these two
radars is the addition of a second
traveling wave tube (TWT), which
gives the -65 radar increased
search, detection, and tracking
capability.
Raytheon produces the SM-3 missile
and is developing advanced air
defence follow on for sea-based
missiles that will work extremely well
with TF2000.
Defence Turkey: Mr. Boots, as
Turkey is one of the significant
markets for you and you have been
successfully
collaborating
with
Turkish firms in the past and present.
Do you plan new partnerships with
Turkish firms? Could you provide
us some information on your
cooperation with other Turkish
companies?
Pagetel in Izmir, Turkey is producing
command and control shelters for
UAE and Taiwan Patriot systems. We
are also working with AYESAS on
command and control integration.
Defence Turkey: Thank you again
for your time. Lastly, would you like
to add anything for Defence Turkey
readers?
Turkey and the United States have
a long tradition of cooperation and
good relations. Turkey is a trusted
partner in the NATO alliance and we
always count on our friends in Turkey
to provide leadership and stability in a
very dangerous part of the world.
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Pars 8x8 WAV with SARP 12.7mm RWS
Featured its Capabilities Beyond the
Borders
Upon invitation of a Middle Eastern
country, PARS 8x8 vehicle of FNSS
Defence Systems has successfully
completed
the
challenging
performance, mobility, durability and
fire tests it has participated in the
same country during last September
and October. During the month - long
tests, PARS 8x8 test vehicle of FNSS
integrated with Aselsan’s SARP remote
controlled turret has covered 3,500 km
under all terrain and road conditions
while SARP weapon system has fired
700 rounds of 12.7mm Ammunition .
During the tests, all of the
performance elements that determine
the properties of PARS 8x8 class
of military wheeled vehicles are
individually observed by the test team
of the mentioned country within a
specific plan. Pars 8x8 attained results
beyond expectations and gained
appreciation in each performance
test conducted like rock crossings
and climbing, sand dunes crossing
and desert driving, water entry and
exit, acceleration, braking, etc. It was
once more observed that the power
group located on the second and third
axles of PARS allows balanced load
distribution throughout the vehicle
and thus it provides a significant
advantage, especially under off-road
conditions, by reducing the weight of
the front side.
The
most
interesting
and
challenging part of the tests was the
850 km off road driving realized within
one day, which is immediately followed
by 1.200 km road driving realized in
a single day as well. Pars 8x8 having
full combat weight and carrying fully
equipped military personnel, has
successfully completed these two
long distance driving tests. The large
surface area of the mentioned Middle
Eastern country clearly revealed the
necessity and importance of such long
distance drives.
After the test, the fully equipped
military personnel assigned to Pars 8
x 8 have indicated their satisfaction on
many subjects. While they were riding
quite comfortably due to the active air
suspension, the wide interior space
and powerful air - conditioning system
of Pars, they were continuously
informed about the external situation
by watching the images of the cameras
located in the front and the rear sides
of the vehicle through in - vehicle
monitors. The same satisfaction is also
noticed about the wide, two - person
driver compartment of Pars, which
has a distinct design feature. While the
driver and the commander are acting
in direct contact with each other in the
same compartment, and they never
needed external driving management
due to the periscopes ensuring more
than 180° visibility and the wide
monitors reflecting the images of the
front / rear cameras.
The last week of the tests was
reserved for firing tests. Aselsan team
have joined FNSS prior to the tests.
The SARP turret on Pars 8x8 have
fired successfully to the defined fixed
and moving targets from stationary
and moving vehicle positions. The
vehicle / turret harmony, which helps
stabilization especially during the
moving vehicle firing, was extremely
successful.
With this test, Pars 8x8 has
successfully completed more than
10.000 km of total drive in various
countries of the Middle East, where
land and climate conditions are quite
harsh.
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Selex Galileo’s Falco Selected by 4
Nations
Selex Galileo organized a press
meeting on its UAS capabilities and
products in its facilities at Ronchi Dei
Legionari, Trieste Italy where Defence
Turkey participated in.
Gianfranco
Terrando,
Senior
Vice President Air Systems, UAS
and Simulators, Furio Bozzola, Vice
President UAS and Simulator Business
Area, Fabrizio Boggiani, Vice President
Marketing & Sales Air Systems, UAS &
Simulators Fabio Pauluzzo, Head of
UAS and Carlo Siardi, Head of UAS
and Simulation Business Development
informed the press members about
its UAS and Simulator capabilities,
strategic markets and business
evolution Falco, Falco Evo and
SkyISTAR UAS mission systems.
The Falco EVO is a persistent
surveillance Unmanned Aerial System
Mirach 100/5 High
Subsonic Target Drone
System
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(UAS), designed and manufactured by
SELEX Galileo to supply Command
and Control net-centres with realtime data and multi-spectral images/
streaming of the operational scenario
and target cueing.
The Falco EVO system builds on
the operationally proven Falco system,
more than doubling its payload x
endurance ratio with the introduction
of extended wings and boom to ensure
longer endurance and an increased
payload capacity. This expands the
spectrum of tactical missions the UAS
can perform, offering greater flexibility
to our customers.
Falco EVO, which is also available
as an upgrade package for the current
Falco baseline, allows for multiple
payloads up to 100 kg, features a 12.5m
wing span, has a MTOW of 620 kg, and
an endurance exceeding 18 hours.
Falco EVO’s specific characteristics
of deployability, payload flexibility,
mission endurance and reduced
logistic footprint represent a true and
effective system solution, providing
valuable stand-off targets detection,
tracking and identification in ground,
littoral and maritime environments.
The first Falco EVO flight campaign
began with the maiden flight in July
and was completed in September. The
second campaign, including testing of
the fully automatic modes, is ongoing.
The Falco EVO will undergo the final
phase of its flight trials in March-April
next year. The hardware baseline of
the EVO configuration can already be
considered ready for the production
phase, it was consolidated after the
first campaign. We do expect some
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Crex-B is an advanced
micro electrical UAV system
providing real-time intelligence
capable of autonomous
flight, navigation, vertical
landing or short track landing
feasibilities. The Micro UAV
system is specifically designed
for Special Operational and
Tactical Forces for “over the
hill” and “around the corner”
intelligence missions. Crex-B
is electrically powered and is
ready to fly for a new mission
in a few minutes.
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adjustments/refinements
on
the
software based on data gathered
during the second and third campaigns.
The Falco UAS, designed and
manufactured by Selex Galileo at
the Ronchidei Legionari site in Italy,
is a tactical UAS designed to supply
command and control net-centers with
a tactical overview of the operational
scenario and target cueing in real
time. FALCO System was validated
after very successful trials lasting
15 months which were carried out
in three different continents (Africa,
Europe, Asia), under the most diverse
climatic and operational conditions.
Falco is currently in service. Valuable
in-field operational experience, quieter
operation in the pipeline, robust WBDL
in the pipeline as well, multiple sensor
packages (possibility to integrate inhouse sensors but also third party
ones) Falco has been sold to 4
different international customers. It is
in the inventory of 2 nations. A new
contract is expected to be signed
within 2013. Selex is continuing to
win business in areas of the Globe
where our competitors are not able
to sell due to market restrictions and/
or their political situation. North Africa
and Middle East are key areas of the
company.
The Mirach 100/5 is the standard
high-performance, reusable, multithreat target, in use with worldwide
Armed Forces to train and qualify
major weapon systems. Mirach 100/5
delivers reliability and manoeuvrability,
making it the most complete multi-role
target drone system on the market.
Certified by the Italian Joint Forces
in 1998 and continuously upgraded
since, the Mirach 100/5 System has
been in use by the Armed Forces of the
UK, Italy, France and Spain, as well as
operated for the benefit of the Armed
Forces of U.S.A., Germany, Greece,
India and other NATO and International
customers.
SelexGalileo’s mini-micro capability
was brought inside the company
with the acquisition of UTRI. It has
a very dynamic group of engineers
that are working on the evolution
of the technology and emerging
requirements of miniaturization and
enhanced performance. On this
aspect, Selex is currently working
closely with the Italian armed forces,
its launch customer for some of its
systems, to better understand end
users requirements and concepts of
operations. The mini/micro UAS family
of Selex Galileo covers ASIO-B, Crex
–B, Skyball –B and Drako.
Selex Galileo’s simulation business
is a unique business that only partially
falls in the ISTAR domain. It has
established expertise in this business
area and it is currently concentrating
its efforts on enlarging its customer
base and developing products that will
meet new customer’s requirements.
Selex is also currently developing new
concepts on low cost simulator and will
be able to market our offer in a short
time. This will leverage on its existing
simulation capabilities to develop a
dual-use multiplatform simulator.
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Falco is a tactical, medium altitude,
endurance Unmanned Aerial System
designed for civil and military
surveillance and Homeland Security.
Easy deployment, survivability,
wide suite of payloads and 24/7
all-weather capability equips Falco
to perform a range of missions.
Falco features ramp take-off,
fully automatic short take-off and
landing capabilities and day/ night
flight and navigation, plus a NATO
compliant Ground Control Station
enabling mission planning, retasking and data fusion.
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BMC: Kirpi MRAPs to be Delivered to
Turkish Armed Forces until
April 2013
Head of BMC Defence Industry Department Mr. Nadi Postoğlu briefed to Defence Turkey Magazine on
BMC’s military products and their capabilities as well as the latest developments regarding the delivery
of Kirpi MRAPs to TAF, the production of which is slowed down, and evaluated on BMC’s logistic network
structuring and export activities.
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Defence Turkey: First of all I
would like to thank you for your
time. Could you please inform
us briefly on the studies being
conducted within the BMC Defence
Industry Department as well as your
capabilities?
Our main projects as the Defence
Industry Department are the Tactical
Wheeled Armoured Vehicles, Tactical
Wheeled Vehicles, Logistics Support
Vehicles, Special Purpose Vehicles,
Engines and Spare Parts. In order to
elaborate, within the scope of Tactical
Wheeled Vehicles we could mention
the4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles with 2,5
Tons, 5 Tons, 10 Tons and 25 Tons
ofnet carrying capacities. All these
vehicles were produced and entered
into the inventories of the Turkish
Armed Forces and various armed
forces
of
the
world.
Kirpi, which is
the
most
reliable
wheeled armoured vehicle of the
Turkish Armed Forces and the
modernization BTR 60 Armoured
Vehicle which was performed in 1994
are our products under the scope of
Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicles.
Mainly the Aircraft Refuelersand
ammunition carriers, water tankers,
mobile repair vehicles and shelter
vehicles are among our logistics
support vehicles. In addition to these,
Kirpi’s configured especially for the
General Directorate of Security and the
Riot Control Vehicles configured both
for domestic and international markets
could be mentioned in general.
The mass production of Tactical
Vehicles was initiated after a long
and intense development process
comprising
design,
prototype
production, qualification, reliability
as well as maintainability tests
corresponding to 400.000 km.
In
addition to these, Kirpi’s were
subjected
to
mine,
handmade
explosive and ballistic tests. More than
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satisfactory results were achieved as a
result of these tests and the vehicles
are beyond the expectations of users.
As of today, nearly 3000 tactical
vehicles and 5000 logistics vehicles
are taking part in the inventory of TAF.
Defence Turkey: “Kirpi” 4x4
MRAPs that were procured for
covering the demands of the
Land Forces Command for the
rapid and secure carrying and
deployment of arms, equipment
and personnel are successfully
operating in the regions subject
to terrorist activities. The delivery
of these vehicles is still continuing.
How many vehicles out of a total of
468 were delivered until now and
when shall the deliveries planned to
be concluded? Could you evaluate
the process for us? Moreover, could
we reach to a judgement that the
MRAPs provided the full level of
protection in the terrorist attacks in
the operational region?
273 of the Kirpi’s have been
delivered to date and the remaining
195 shall be accomplished until April
2013. We are informed that none of
the personnel inside the Kirpi’s have
been injured during the attacks in
the operational regions and Kirpi’s
protection capability and its reliability
regarding safetyis of certain. The Army
conducts all its deployment with the
Kirpi’s and these vehicles provided
a level of reliability far beyond the
expectations.
Defence Turkey: In Eurosatory
2012 which is considered as one of
the greatest land systems fair of the
world, you unveiled the new version
of Kirpi MRAP 6X6 for the first time
along with Kirpi MRAP 4X4. What
are the features of this new model
distinctive from the 4x4 version?
Could you explain the new distinctive
featuresand capabilities together
with the product development
procedure? And also regarding this
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last question, which demands of the
Land Forces Command would be
covered with this recent model?
The latest 6x6 version of Kirpi with
an increased carrying capacity shall
provide a capability of exploration and
disposal of the mines and also load
carriage and if desired transportation
of more soldiers.
This vehicle shall be able to meet
the needs of applications requiring both
higher level of reliability and carrying
capacity. This project was realized in
order to satisfy the requirements arisen
in several projects.
Defence Turkey: Mr Postoğlu,
besides the MRAP project, one
of the projects as BMC you
considermost significant is MultiPurposeArmoured Vehicle BMCVuran, you unveiled this vehicle
first at the IDEF 11 fair. Could you
mention
the
advantages,
innovations
and
capabilities of BMC-Vuran? In
which international markets do you
think this vehicle will be effective?
Vuran, provides the same level of
protection with Kirpi, yet since it bears
a better mobility capacity since it is
smaller. Various weapon stations could
be mounted on this vehicle and as one
could understand from its name (Vuran
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MRAP 6x6,
the new
member
of BMC
Kirpi MRAP
family, was
unveiled at
Eurosatory–
Paris in June
2012.
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means Shooter in Turkish) it shall be
used for offensive purposes. At the
same time as it is relatively small, it
is advantageous for in-city usage. We
have received significant demands
from international markets.
They
shall
be
produced
suitable
for the integration
of
several
antitank systems and
grenade throwing
weapon systems.
The
significance
of such vehicles
has
particularly
increased in recent
years
especially
at asymmetrical war
environments. In addition to these,
Vuran shall also meet the armoured
vehicle requirements of police and
gendarmerie.
They are designed with 245 HP
engine and full automatic transmission
with 6 forward gears and 1 reverse
gear. The vehicle has the ability to
drive in 4x4 or 4x2 according to
the road conditions. It has a runflat system which enables reliable
moving away in case of blowout and
a central tire inflation system (CTIS)
in standard that allows cross country
mobility. The axles are equipped with
differential lock system and its steering
system has integral power steering
gear. The vehicle has helical springs
and telescopic absorbed independent
suspension.
Defence
Turkey:
According
to the Strategic Plan of the
Undersecretariat
for
Defence
Industries for 2012-2016, we observe
that certain importance is attached
on the Life Cycle Management
and Performance Based Logistics
topics. Does BMC have a road map
on these issues? Could we get your
comments related to these issues?
BMC provides important levels
of cost advantages to Turkish Armed
Forces considering in both purchasing
and operation processes. We have
been preferred with these advantages
as BMC from the very first day we
entered into the defence industry. We
Vuran was unveiled
at BMC stand at
IDEF 2011.Vuran
attracted a great
deal of attention
from local and
foreign participants.
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provide at least 30 years of life cycle
warranty for our vehicles and within
this period Turkish Armed Forces shall
benefit from the after-sales support
services provided by means of a
widespread domestic service network.
Our goal is to conduct the maintenance
and repair activities even after the
end of the warranty period and we
shall sign a maintenance agreement
with the Undersecretariat for Defence
Industries on this issue.
Due to the variable personnel
appointment in TAF and as a result
of lack of retaining the experienced
personnel at the same place and/or
appointment, the required expertise
cannot be achieved. Therefore this
leads to recurring training investments.
Special expertise is persistently
needed since all vehicles today are
equipped with advanced technology
compared in the past.
With its After-Sales Services
organization,
BMC is able
to
respond
promptly to
the vehicles
where they
locate on
provincial
and even
district
b a s i s
t h r o u g h
authorized
service
centres. Spare parts can promptly be
delivered through its logistics system.
BMC has the capability to give aftersales support services to its wide
range of products over 300.000 and
nearly 700 types of platforms within the
country. TAF also derives benefit from
these opportunities. Thus, TAF does
not necessarily make investments
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on heavy maintenance and is able to
make investment saving accordingly.
The major approach in the world today
is to outsource the repair-maintenance
activities of armies to private sector.
BMC is always ready to assume such
undertaking.
Defence Turkey: BMC produces
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, Armoured
Vehicles, Logistics Support and
Special Vehicles and exports them
to 72 countries. Besides, your
products are manufactured in
other countries with production
licenses. How do you evaluate the
current status of BMC in 2012 at the
international markets? What are the
exports figures and the cooperation
you established in 2012?
We delivered Aircraft Bowser to
Pakistani Air Forces in 2012 and they
are deeply satisfied with our vehicles,
we believe we could increase our
export activities.
Defence
Turkey:
Mr.
Nadi
Postoğlu lastly would you like to
extend a remark to Defence Turkey
readers?
As a national and independent
company we are ready to cover all the
demands of the Turkish Armed Forces
regarding the wheeled land vehicles.
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Kirpi can run at a
maximum speed
of 105 km/h with
a maximum range
of 800 km with
13 soldiers. It can
power-up steep
gradients and even
cling to 60% steep
slopes.
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Sinerjitürk: Turkish Defence Industry is
Getting Ready for 2023
By Cem Akalın
The third annual Sinerjitürk –
Defence and Aviation Technology
event took place in Çeşme, İzmir
between 11-14 October. Hasan Kemal
Yardımcı, National Defence Deputy
Minister, Murad Bayar Undersecretary
for Defence Industries (SSM), Dr.
Hasan Palaz, TÜBİTAK Vice President,
SSM officials, representatives from
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President of Sinerjitürk Platform
Mr. Abdullah Raşit Gülhan
Research Institutions, academicians
and
Turkish
Defence
Industry
firms attended the event in which
the technological sufficiency and
technological leadership strategies
towards the year 2023 were determined
as a main theme. Sinerjitürk President
Mr. Abdullah Raşit Gülhan gave the
opening speech of the event that
lasted for four days and in his remark
he noted that the theme of the event
was the vision for 2023. He stated that
Republic of Turkey is aiming to become
one of the greatest 10 economies of
the world in her hundredth anniversary
of foundation and that this goal could
only be achieved through a harmonious
coordination among the leading sectors
and the institutions and universities.
Gülhan added that the technological
dominance would lead us to these
goals. Murad Bayar, Undersecretary
for Defence Industries took the floor
during the opening speech of the event
and told that certain steps should be
taken in order to reach the goal of the
2023 vision and exist among the top
ten economies of the world and that he
determined some points regarding this
issue. Bayar stated in his speech that
for achieving technological dominance,
a country has to manufacture products
in aviation, automotive, health and
telecommunication industries and
become a brand in those sectors. “We
have another ten years ahead until
2023 and ten-year is not a long period
for achieving these goals. We have to
make most of the time we have left and
operate in a fully efficient manner to
produce our national combat aircrafts
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Mr. Murad Bayar
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and automobiles so that we could
have a chance to succeed” said Bayar.
In his speech Bayar also mentioned
that in their agenda they have the
production of an authentic national
combat aircraft, tank, helicopter and
satellite as goals for 2023 and that
Turkey should establish a strategy, a
plan for accomplishing these targets.
Bayar added that in order to survive in
the competitive environment, Turkey
has to have a technological dominance
and that she should attach great
importance to R&D in order to become
one of the top ten economies of the
world. Bayar marked that defence
sector’s R&D units had more engineers
than all of the other sectors however
for achieving the aforementioned
goals still there is a lack in the aspects
of human resources and technology.
Bayar stated that this obstacle could
be overcome with the synergy created
by the companies, sub-industry,
research institutions and universities.
Bayar emphasized that the
institutions would have to improve
their cooperation skills for the 2023
target and continued: “Our aim is to
strengthen the cooperation between
the institutions. We have to be aware
and informed of each other’s activities
and if we cannot succeed in setting the
correct scenario then failure would be
inevitable in the long run.
Bayar: “Germany and South
Korea are Important Models”
Murat
Bayar,
Undersecretary
for Defence Industries, stated that
Germany and South Korea are the
countries that should be taken as
models for Turkey and that the
efficiency and industrial development
of these countries should be analysed
pointing out to the fact that Germany
increased its exportation in the
European environment even though
such high costs. Bayar extended
information on South Korea’s industrial
progress as well and continued: “Asia
went through a huge crisis in 1998
and before the crisis, there were five
big groups in Korea and in those
days they operated as “engaged in
all activities group”. They operated in
textile, tourism, fashion, energy, retails
and industry to a certain extent and
they were all affectedby the crisis. As a
result of all the hardship they suffered,
the Korean government offered them
a solution on the condition that they
should select a field and specializeon
it. So Samsung chose electronics,
Hyundai selected automotive industry
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and they became huge in the world
within a ten-year period. The remaining
groups followed the same path and also
became global players and succeeded
in ten years. Of course this is a risky
process, there is a risk of failure and it
should be analysed carefully”.
Bayar stated in his speech that
they aim to establish an infrastructure
in which the sector is supported by the
universities and research institutions,
and decrease the number of big
players while increasing the amount
of small players. He expressed that
Turkish companies should specialize
in certain fields for global competition
and that they should increase their
competitiveness. In the last part of his
speech Bayar said that all capacities
and capabilities should be activated,
resources should be efficiently used
and cooperation skills should be
increased for success and as a result
of a realistic and structured roadmap,
the 2023 target shall be achieved.
Vision 2023
Following
Undersecretary
for
Defence Industries Murad Bayar, Sedat
Güldoğan Deputy Undersecretary
of SSM made a Vision 2023 themed
presentation and pointed out that
their primal goal as SSM would
be industrialization, he expressed
their efforts to stimulate Turkey’s
technological infrastructure.Güldoğan
mentioned that Turkey has specific
demands and a defence budget
amounted up to 10-12 billion dollars
and continued: “Merely the domestic
market is not sufficient for a sustainable
industry; we have to be active in the
foreign markets as well. We have come
a long way in the last five years on this
issue, we launched the joint production
phase in 1990s and by 2000s we
started to design and develop our own
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products and platforms. The figures for
sub-industry were approximately 20%
in 2007 and we increased this figure up
to 30% by achieving a certain level in
sub-industry operations.
Güldoğan: “Target for
Industrial Participation Offset
Application is 70%”
Deputy Undersecretary Sedat
Güldoğan,
announced
their
expectations regarding the target
for the national participation offset
implementation as 70% with the
increase in the industrial capacity,
whereas until 2011 the national
participation remained at 50%.
Mentioning the new project models
and plans with the Defence Industry
Executive Committee’s calls in 2004,
Güldoğan continued his words
regarding the last ten years: “As a
result of these project models, our
indigenous products such as Milgem,
Atak, Anka, Altay, Hürkuş were
manufactured and this production
process is still continuing. Now we
are in the process of understanding
and managing the technology. We
have to render this growth in the
capacity and volume sustainable.
We are accumulating a great level of
engineering know-how in defence
sector. Of course one of the most
prominent components is to support
the human resources andskills and
mature the improved technologies with
R&D and technology demonstration
projects and without dissolving this
capacity. We are striving to learn and
understand these processes”. In his
presentation, Güldoğan shared some
figures with the participants related to
the volume of the defence industry in
the last ten years. He informed that the
growth of the sector reached up to 4,5
billion dollars, exporting increased to
the level of 1,1 billion dollars and R&D
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(including all funds) expenses raised to
700 million dollars and that the rate of
national participation went up to 54 %.
Güldoğan emphasized that their
motto according to the strategic
plan for 2012-2016 is technological
superiority and a sustainable industry
while mentioning their goals as an
endorsement of 8 billion dollars and
exportation level of 2 billion dollars
and assured the participants that the
industrial deepening is their priority
besides these targets.
Güldoğan: “We have our sights
set for Turkey specialized even
at the component levels”
Güldoğan commented on the
point that the Defence Industry’s
development process has reached:
“We reached a certain level in land,
naval and aerial platforms and started a
study on the engine and transmission,
power group. The proposals are
being evaluated now. We are working
on the satellite projects and also
accomplishing successful projects
on consortium programmes and their
subsystems, missile and ammunition
programmes as well. Obviously, the
production of platforms is not sufficient,
we also have to master in the system
integration, software and hardware
while specializing at the component
levels. All these issues may give rise
to obstacles in exportation, if you do
not encounter a problem in country
A, you might come across an issue in
country B. Sometimes even a single
component raises a problem. We are
working on a solution to find a way to
produce these materials”.
Güldoğan: “Undersecretary
for Defence Industry is now in
charge of project authorization”
Sedat Güldoğan, SSM Deputy
Undersecretary, also made important
comments regarding the agenda.
“Through a Decree of the Council
of Ministers, we diminished the
Executive Committee’s authorities and
vested them in our Undersecretary.
Decisions related to project initiation,
start and end of tendering procedures
would be under the authorities of our
Undersecretary and this shall simplify
the procedures. A regular source shall
be allocated for this and we would
have a clearer sight for future.” said
Güldoğan.
Güldoğan also stated that they put
forth the technological acquisition as
an obligation for further strengthening
the cooperation among the main
contractors, technology producing
firms, universities and research
institutions and added that they used
2 % of each project for technological
acquisition. Güldoğan also said that
the synergy reached was great, no
matter how small the volume achieved
until now.
Steel Vests with Liquid Armour
shall be in Turkish Armed
Forces’ service in 2013
Güldoğan expressed that they are
watching closely the technological
field
related
to
all
country’s
components and noted that they
are working with TUBİTAK to form a
vision together. “There is an intensive
study on technological acquisition in
the universities and every university
is focusing on a different issue. For
example one academician in İzmir
was working on liquid body armour
and did his doctorate on this subject.
We wonder if we could manufacture
our soldiers a steel vest with liquid
armour and I hope Turkish Armed
Forces personnel would wear such
light-weighted vests and have a better
manoeuvrability.” added Güldoğan.
PROJECT FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF A LIGHT-WEIGHTED VEST WITH
LIQUID ARMOUR
Agreement on the Project for
Development of a Light-Weighted
Vest with Liquid Armour was signed
with Barış Elektrik Endüstrisi A.Ş. on
22 March 2012. Project’s objective
is to develop a protective and tightfitting vest that weighs lighter than
the existing anti-ballistic protective
composite vests protecting the Turkish
Armed Forces Personnel from the
ballistic effects of the bullets and
shrapnel effects of the explosives
without limiting the mobility of the
personnel.
While giving information on the
progress of the defence industry in the
world, Güldoğan noted that Turkey may
become one of the top 10 countries
by improving 2023 vision and her
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structural transformation. Güldoğan
told that they are working hard on
the feasibility of future projects and
said the talks are heavy on Göktürk-3,
T-2000 and FX projects. “We recently
discussed FX with the participation
of almost 100 people from SSM, Air
Forces Command and Industry for 4
hours. With all the decision makers
and players together, an amazing
synergy emerged. These visions and
targets make the meetings and plans
meaningful and concrete. Now we are
thinking on which R&D projects we
should accelerate within the scope of
FX.” added Güldoğan.
Following the break after Seda
Güldoğan’s speech, the second part
of the first day of the event started. Dr.
Hasan Palaz, TÜBİTAK’s Vice President
and Head of Centre of Research for
Advanced Technologies of Informatics
and Security, informed the participants
on TÜBİTAK’s studies as a guest
speaker. A panel on the progressing
technologic fields in the world took
place after Palaz’s presentation.
Dr. Süleyman Anıl from NATO’s
Head Cyber Defence Section in
Belgium briefed on the threat strategies
of NATO considering the years 20102020. In his presentation Anıl stated
that NATO draws attention to the
ballistic missile threats, global terrorist
actions and cyber threats under the
scope of this threat-strategic concept
and he underlined that the NATO gives
great importance especially to cyber
threats. He told that, in line with a
decision taken in Lisbon meeting of
2010, both NATO as a whole and all
members of NATO individually pursued
studies on cyber threats issue and that
the results of these studies would
be shared with NATO in 2013. Anıl
mentioned in his speech that NATO is
conducting studies to establish its own
computer network.
Among the speakers of the Panel,
Alev Karasulu from Apache Software
Foundation mentioned that in the
future, UAV fleets would be established
and controlled remotely and presented
information on the UAV with open
source software and hardware and
development of such systems in the
world.
Turkey owns the World’s 1000
years of Boron Production
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Somer from
Koç University’s Department of
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Chemistry made a presentation
on boron production in Turkey and
usage of boron in defence industry in
the Panel and remarked that Turkey
has 72% of world’s boron reserves
and approximately 1000 years of
boron production. “The total volume
of trade regarding boron products
in the world is 1,5-2 billion dollars,
however Turkey, having 72% of the
world’s boron reserves, has a share
of merely 3% of the market of 1 billion
dollars according to the figures of
2010” said Somer. Somer mentioned
that boron is a mineral with solid fuel
characteristics and gave information to
the participants on elemental boron’s
usage area in Turkey. Somer stated
that Amorphous Boron could be used
in various ways as a dopant for igniter
(Air Bag), rocket fuel, signal lights,
emery and abrasives, in hardening
steel, semi-conductors and added
that as a result of certain operations/
processes it could also be used as an
armour production material in tanks
and other armoured vehicles, as a
construction material in aerial vehicles
and spacecrafts, and could also be
used in the production of heat shields
and super magnets.In the final part of
his presentation, Somer emphasized
that Turkey should invest in boron for
developing products with high-end
technology in the defence industry
field independently. Doç. Dr. İzzet
Gökhan Özbilgin from Turkish Aviation
Association University took the floor
after Somer and briefed on the studies
they are conducting as University.
The last panel of the day,
named “Being a Global Actor at
Defence Industry”, took place,
which is moderated by Lütfi Varoğlu,
Head of International Cooperation
Department of SSM. Haluk Bulucu,
Director at FNSS Defence Systems,
Dearsan Chairman of the Board Baki
Gökbayrak, from TAIVice PresidentStrategic
Planning
&Industrial
Cooperation, Yılmaz Güldoğan, OSSA
Ostim Defence and Aviation Group
Ali Han, and Yakupoğlu Chairman
of the Board Vedat Yakupoğlu and
made presentations regarding their
companies’ developing processes and
studies in the panel.
On the third day of the event, panels
on: “Could the recent developments
in
defence
technology
create
opportunities for Turkey?” and areas
in which the companies would like to
cooperate, sub-contractor relations,
market hardships and legislation took
place. The 3-day event ended after the
conclusion and assessments.
The level of participation to this
year’s Sinerjitürk defence platform
was lower compared to the previous
events but with the synergy emerged,
the issues such as sector problems,
future plans, recent developments in
the world and things-to-do in order to
achieve the determined targets were
discussed. Decision makers worked
together with the main contractors and
small and medium sized enterprises at
the event for finding solutions to the
current issues and put forward their
comments and visions in a transparent
manner creating a forward step on
achieving sector’s targets. The firm
messages put forth at Sinerjitürk
regarding the vision for 2023, road
maps and strategies for future plans,
things-to-do for efficient use of the
capabilities and achieving the goals
were promising aspects of the event.
Turkey has a short but also a long
period of time of ten years in front of
her for accomplishing 2023 targets.
The performance and level of solidarity
displayed by the leading sectors on
this agenda will identify our position in
this marathon.
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Significant Cooperation Between
Aselsan and Bilkent University
Memorandum of Understanding on “Advanced Technology Investment for Gallium Nitrate Transistor and
Integrated Circuit Production” was Signed
“We are acquiring the most critical
technology for radar applications”
said Murad Bayar - Undersecretary
for Defence Industries regarding the
studies for the development of Gallium
Nitrate (GaN) compound in Turkey.
The compound was first used in the
defence technologies.
A Memorandum of Understanding
between Aselsan and Bilkent University
on “Advanced Technology Investment
for Gallium Nitrate Transistor and
Integrated Circuit Production” was
signed in a ceremony.
In his speech at the ceremony,
Undersecretary
for
Defence
Industries Murad Bayar stated that
system engineering made headway
towards
the design and module
processestogether with Aselsan and
now the material production shall
be launched. Bayar noted that this
technology shall be used in radar
production and added “We are
acquiring the most critical technology
for radar applications”.
Aselsan General Manager Cengiz
Ergeneman stated that in order to
achieve technological independence,
Turkey has to develop and produce
such advanced systems.
Bilkent University’s Chancellor,
Prof. Abdullah Atalar, highlighted
that the project will set a valuable
precedent in terms of using university
research resources to develop “reallife” products.
Aselsan Radar, Electronic Warfare
and Intelligence Systems (REHİS)
Design Director Oğuz Şener mentioned
that GaN transistors are commercially
manufactured in only four countries
worldwide
but
their
salesare
restricted and subject to government
- level authorization.Stating that the
establishment of an infrastructure
and the development of the GaN
transistor production process shall be
accomplished in a short period of time,
Şener announced that the production
of the first GaN transistors to be used
in Turkey’s new-generation indigenous
radar shall begin in 2016.
The Director of Bilkent University’s
Nanotechnology Center (NANOTAM),
Prof. Ekmel Özbay, stated that after
10 years of research efforts, GaN
technology has been developed
to the point where it is ready for
commercial
use.
Prof.
Özbay
explained that this technology will
be used for the production of highpowered GaN nano-transistors and
nanofabricatedmaterials.
What is GaN Technology?
Gallium Nitrate (GaN)is a newly
developed semiconductor material
which has become a highly popular
research area in recent years due to its
outstanding physical characteristics.
GaN technology, which has been
developed indigenously, is targeted for
use in both commercial and military
applications.
As a result of the investment
stipulated in the abovementioned
agreement, GaN technology based
productsshall be manufactured with
national
capabilities.
Worldwide,
these products are extensively used
in radars, transponders, jammers and
new-generation cellular phones. More
critically, high-performance versions of
these devices are used in the defence
industry, and their sale is therefore
tightly controlled.
Having outstanding features, GaN
technology shall make it possible
to produce high-performance GaN
transistors that are half size of but five
times more powerful than the existing
transistor technologies. Studies in
our country for the GaN technology
that is required for the production and
development of more efficient radars
with long ranges started in 2002. The
required infrastructure was established
in Bilkent University’s Nanotechnology
Center (NANOTAM) within the scope
of the first project that was launched
by the Undersecretariat for Defence
Industries with the participation
of Aselsan and Bilkent University.
Following this project, other research
projects for the needs of Aselsanbased
on this product have been executed
successfully between Aselsan and
Bilkent University since 2006.
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Final Advanced Block 50 Type F-16
Produced for the Turkish Air Force
Delivered
The last F-16 produced jointly by
the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc.
(TAI) and Lockheed Martin for the Air
Force Command at the TAI installations
within the coverage of the Peace Onyx
IV Program was delivered at a ceremony
to mark the occasion at TAI facilities.
Hosted by TAI Chairman of the Board of
Directors Yalçın Kaya, the ceremony was
attended by the Deputy Undersecretary
for Defence Industries (SSM) Serdar
Demirel as well as various high ranking
officials from the SSM, the Air Force
Command and Lockheed Martin.
Speaking at the ceremony, TAI
Aircraft Group President Özcan Ertem
stated that the F-16 was a very important
and a special aircraft and that today the
308th F-16 was delivered before the
calendar deadline with great success.
For this reason, extending his thanks
to all TAI personnel that contributed to
the project, Ertem said, “Again you have
given us great pride.” Subsequently,
Lockheed Martin F-16/F-22 Integrated
Combat Aircraft Group Vice President
and General Manager Jeff Babione
stated that it was with great pleasure to
be attending the ceremony on behalf of
Lockheed Martin. Indicating that the last
Advanced Block 50 Type F-16 Aircraft
delivered today was the result of the selfsacrifice, determination and hard work
of TAI personnel, Babione said: “With
the hope that the strong collaboration
started with TAI in 1984 will grow as
it continues, I wish to thank everyone
that contributed to the project.” The
Deputy Undersecretary for SSM
Serdar Demirel, on the other hand,
expressed his gratitude to officials of
the American and Turkish governments
as well as Lockheed Martin and TAI
employees who contributed to the
successful conclusion of the Block 50
Type F-16 Project. After the remarks
made at the ceremony, TAI Chairman
of the Board Yalçın Kaya presented a
plaque of appreciation to those who
contributed to the project.
Within the coverage of the project,
the Block 50 Type 30 new F-16s have
been included in the inventory of the
Turkish Air Force Command between
May 2011 and December 2012. Out of
these aircrafts, 16 are in D configuration
and 14 in C configuration. While
the C series completely executes
fighter and bombing missions, the D
series is utilized for both combat and
training purposes. Selected by 25
countries, over 4,400 F-16s have been
delivered throughout the globe from
five assembly lines in the world. In the
inventory of the Turkish Air Force there
are a total of 240 F16s consisting of
Block 30, Block 40 and Block 50.
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IDEF’13 Eurasian Meeting
IDEF International Defence Industry
Fairs have been conducted biannually
and under the management and
responsibility of Turkish Armed Forces
Foundation (TAFF) since 1993. The
introductory meeting IDEF 2013 was
held in Ankara with the participation
of the Undersecretary for Defence
Industries (SSM) Murad Bayar, TAFF
General Manager Hayrettin Uzun,
SSM Deputy Undersecretaries Dr.
Faruk Özlü, Serdar Demirel, Orhan
Öge, Sedat Güldoğan, Defence and
Aerospace Industry Manufacturers
Association (SaSAD) Chairman of the
Board Cengiz Ergeneman, SaSAD
General Secretary Hüseyin Baysak,
Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) officials,
Embassies’ Military Attaches, Defence
Industry companies’ representatives
and press agents.
In his opening speech, TAFF
General Manager Hayrettin Uzun
stated that 11th of IDEF fairs shall
be held on 7-10 May 2013 at Tüyap
Fair and Congress Center in İstanbul.
“TAFF has been successfully realized
10 IDEF fairs since 1993. As a
‘Eurasian Meeting’, IDEF is the biggest
fair at the region and amongst top
5 in the world and has become a
brand in recent years” said Uzun. At
his speech, Uzun thanked Minister of
National Defence İsmet Yılmaz as well
as the managers of Undersecretariat
for Defence Industries and Tüyap Fairs
and Exhibitions Organization Inc. for
their support and contribution.
IDEF’13 will go beyond the
previous ones with the number of
participants and expanded area
At the meeting, TAFF Fair
Branch Manager Erdinç Soyak
gave introductory briefing on IDEF
2013.Soyak stated that IDEF fair
has become one of the significant
marketing platforms in the world with a
brand name of “Eurasian Meeting” and
is amongst world’s top 5 international
defence fairs. “The number of
participants at 10th IDEF fair realized
in 2011 was 633 with 37% increase
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compared to the previous one; the
exhibition area was 23.509 meter
square with 7% increase compared
to the previous one. The number
of senior management delegation
of foreign countries responsible for
defence procurement was 437 with
17% increase whereas it was 372 in
the previous one” said Soyak.
Informing on IDEF 2011 figures,
Soyak also stated that a total of
22 Ministers, 4 Chiefs of General
Staff, 8 Deputy Chiefs of General
Staff, 12 Deputy Ministers and 11
Undersecretaries
participated
in
IDEF 2011. “One other important
activity realized during IDEF 2011
was the meetings. Within this scope,
a total of 21 separate meeting offices
were prepared for the procurement
units fromTurkish General Staff,
Ministry of National Defence, Service
Commands, Gendarmerie General
Command,
Undersecretariat
for
Defence Industries, Coast Guard
Command and General Directorate
of Security. A total of 2038 meetings
were held between these authorities
and participant companies and foreign
delegations. In addition, several
workshops, conferences and meetings
were organized and 24 agreements
were signed during the fair” said Soyak.
Informing also on IDEF 2013 fair, Soyak
mentioned that nearly 700 companies
from 50 countries have confirmed their
participation in the fair and defence
ministers from 121 countries as well as
procurement authorities were invited
to the fair by the Minister of National
Defence.
Companies will for the first time
make technical presentations
on products in IDEF’13
Following the introductory briefing
made by TAFF Fair Branch Manager
Erdinç Soyak, Undersecretary for
Defence Industries Murad Bayar and
TAFF General Manager Hayrettin
Uzun answered the questions of
press agents. TAFF General Manager
Hayrettin Uzun informed about
the advances and changes to be
made this year and said: “IDEF fairs
have always been introducing new
preparations and arrangements. This
year, the participant companies will
have the opportunity to make technical
presentations on their products for
the first time. We will allocate 30
minutes to pre-applied companies
for their technical product promotion
activities. The advances and changes
are not limited only with this. We will
be selecting the most attractive stand
this year by a professional jury and
the selected company will be given a
prize”.
Israel and Syria were not
invited to the fair
In question & answer session,
TAFF General Manager Hayrettin Uzun
shared information on new participant
countries as well as uninvited
countries. “France, Canada and Iran
are amongst the countries invited but
Israel and Syria were not invited to
IDEF’13” said Uzun.
In his speech delivered at the
meeting, Undersecretary for Defence
Industries Murad Bayar remarked that
IDEF fairs have recorded significant
progress in recent years and said: “IDEF
was a platform where only the foreign
countries exhibited their products in
the past whereas today it has become
one of the world’s most important fairs
which also introduces Turkish Defence
Industry at international arena”.
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“Deep Blue Sea” Havelsan and
Rheinmetall Team to supply Turkish
Navy with Submarine Diving Simulator
The
Turkish
Undersecretariat
for Defence Industries (SSM) has
contracted
with
Havelsan,
the
Turkish military software and systems
company, and Rheinmetall Defence of
Germany, to supply the Turkish Navy
with a submarine diving simulator
(SDS) for its PREVEZE and GÜR
209-class submarines.
Havelsan teamed with Rheinmetall
on account of the Düsseldorf,
Germany-based Group’s extensive
experience in conventional submarine
control simulation (SCS) technology.
This in turn prompted SSM to select
the partners to supply the Turkish
Navy with a state-of-the-art submarine
diving simulator. Following a threeyear selection process, SSM officially
awarded the contract on 3 October
2012.
As Havelsan’s sole major foreign
subcontractor, Rheinmetall’s Simulation
and Training business unit brings
to the project special technological
expertise and experience in simulation
for 209-class submarines. Rheinmetall
is supplying the SDS motion system,
the hydrodynamics and the support
system for the 209 SDS. This SDS
augments the submarine control
simulator supplied to the Turkish Navy
in 1990 for the earlier 1200/1400-Type
U209 submarines.
The SDS will enable PREVEZEand GÜR-class submarine crews
to train on land, cutting costs and
reducing operational wear and tear on
actual submarines. In a controlled and
safe environment, it will be possible
to practise diving and surfacing
procedures as well as emergency and
malfunction procedures, all without
risk. The recorded training sequences
permit detailed pre- and post-exercise
briefings, likewise contributing to
improved training outcomes and
assured high-fidelity training for
subsequent performance of real
operations.
In order to make all this possible,
thirty months after receipt of the order,
this 209-class SDS will be in place,
adding to the existing capabilities
of the Turkish Navy’s Submarine
Training School in Gölcük, Kocaeli
in the Marmara region of Turkey. It
will include a life-size replica of a
submarine control room, debriefing
rooms and other training facilities.
Rheinmetall is proud to have the
opportunity to work with Havelsan
for the first time, and looks forward
to supplying the Turkish Navy with
a first-class SDS for its U209-class
submarine squadron.
Simulation Technology
from Rheinmetall
For over 35 years, Rheinmetall
has been supplying the world’s armed
forces with simulation and training
systems for naval, land and air
applications, continuously perfecting
its state-of-the-art solutions. With over
2,000 systems in operation worldwide,
Rheinmetall offers a comprehensive
array of products, ranging from
inexpensive PC-supported training
systems to highly sophisticated
full-mission simulators for surface,
subsurface, aerial and land-based
platforms, extending to simulation
capabilities for fully networked joint
and combined operations.
Building
on
its
tremendous
experience and expertise, Rheinmetall
Defence bridges the gap between
virtual reality and the real world,
supplying training solutions that
prepare personnel for their next
mission.
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Patriot Air
and Missile
Defence
System
receives
U.S. Army
stamp of
approval
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Modernized Patriot
passes all tests
Raytheon Company’s (NYSE:
RTN) new-production Patriot Air and
Missile Defence System has received
the U.S. Army’s final stamp of
approval after undergoing stringent
testing. During the testing, Patriot’s
performance was outstanding when
subjected to challenging climatic
and electromagnetic environments.
“This approval validates the
modernized
Patriot
system’s
readiness to counter evolving
threats and protect warfighters and
allies in a combat situation,” said
Sanjay Kapoor, Vice President for
Integrated Air and Missile Defence
at Raytheon’s Integrated Defence
Systems business. “This will only
build on the confidence that our
Patriot partners have in the system’s
performance and reliability, a
confidence we look forward to
extending to the partners who join
the Patriot family.”
Since last year, the Patriot system
has undergone the U.S. Army’s
rigorous testing of every component
of the modernized system. Patriot
performance consistently exceeded
expectations in all eight flight tests
in a variety of terrain and weather
conditions.
Phase-1 of the
“Development of a Digital
Underwater Acoustic
Modem Project” Signed
Underwater acoustic communication
is becoming an increasingly important
application in the world. This technical
concept, also underlying in the basics
of the active and passive sonar systems
with military purposes nowadays,
has taken part both in various
civilian and military communication
applications.
These
underwater
acoustic sensor network systems are
becoming widespread applications
for both military and civilian purposes
especially for protecting harbours and
regional protection are also standing
out as a critical technology for the
underwater acoustic communication
by means of remotely operated
vehicles, autonomous underwater
vehicles and unmanned underwater
vehicles (ROV, AUV, UUV) used for
many underwater military-civilian
remote
inspection
applications.
Meteksan
Defence
has
been
appointed by the Undersecretariat
for Defence Industries for projects on
a versatile range of topics regarding
the Underwater Acoustics since
2009. In light of these developments
and within the scope of the Seismic
Research Vessel Project’s Technology
Acquisition Obligations, Meteksan
Defence signed the contract for the
“Development of a Digital Underwater
Acoustic Modem Project’s Technology
Acquisition Phase-1” with Istanbul
Shipyard.
In light of all needs determined
by this Project and the developing
technologies, the underwater acoustic
sensor networks could be used in
applications such as underwater
telemetry etc. Also with the help
of this Project, establishment and
development of design for a less
power consuming, close-intermediate
ranged “Digital Underwater Acoustic
Modem”
laboratory
prototype
system is aimed. The technological
acquisitions to be obtained with this
laboratory prototype shall also be
used for the development of different
acoustic modems in the future. On the
other hand, development of a specific
industrial prototype product for an
application that shall be determined
within the Phase-2 of the Project is
aimed.
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Turkey to Acquire New Technologies
with the Technology Acquisition
Roadmap Agreements
Within the framework of the
Technology Acquisition Roadmap
Projects of the Undersecretariat for
Defence Industries (SSM); under the
scope of Research Projects on ElectroOptical Sensors and Display Screen
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Undersecretary for Defence Industries
Mr. Murad Bayar
Technologies; SSM and Aselsan signed
the agreements related to Eymir,
Gediz, Kangal and ElmasProjects.
Moreover under these aforesaid ones,
sub-contracting agreements between
Aselsan and Middle East Technical
University
(METU),
Cumhuriyet
University, Sabancı University and
İzmir Institute of Technology (İYTE)
were signed.
The Infrared Detector Technology
that enables a clear sight under poor
weather conditions and night vision
is owned only by a limited number of
developed countries and is accepted
as one of the most important
components of the electro-optical
systems.This
technology
requires
lengthy and extensive scientific studies
and provides superiority and efficiency
to its user in defence area with its
applications using the most improved
aspects of science and technology.
Infrared Detector Technology also
stimulates the production of other
critical technologies and in our country
R&D studies on this issue started in the
past years.With the aforementioned
Eymir, Gediz and Kangal agreements,
the development of the core
components of electro-optical infrared
sensors that could detect the infrared
lights reflected or radiated from objects
and convert them to electrical signals
is aimed.
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Mr. Necmettin Baykul
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Only a few countries in the world
bear the infrared technology and
problems are encountered in acquiring
the export permits. Fortunately,
with the help of these three projects
initiated by SSM, a research study on
the main materials used in the infrared
detectors shall be launched in our
country using our national resources.
The fruits of these studies shall be
transferred to the defence industry
in the coming years for the target of
becoming one of the few countries
having this technology. The results of
the project are intended to be used in
reconnaissance / surveillance and fire
control systems, night vision systems,
driver’s periscopes, screening of the
aerial, land and naval military vehicles’
compartments.
Studies
regarding
these
agreements shall focus on basic microelectronic technologies and related
materials and within this process, main
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research activities shall be conducted
in the universities with the cooperation
of industry and then the applications
shall be industrialized in Aselsan.
Thus, Aselsan would be able to use the
authentic micro-electronic instruments
developed nationally in our universities
and research centres, in systems
containing advanced technology.
Besides these projects, with the
Elmas Project that is to be signed
with the SSM and Aselsan (as a main
contractor) and within the scope
of the sub-contracts signed with
Sabancı University Nanotechnology
Research and Application Centre
(SUNUM) and METU Department of
Chemistry, R&D activities regarding
Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED)
and GRAPHENE technologies are
intended to be executed. With its
superior features, OLED technology is
expected to replace the Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) technology within ten
years. METU Department of Chemistry
shall be in charge of the production of
OLED material during the project.
Graphene, with its extraordinary
properties such as transmitting light
and flexibility, is expected to replace
the materials used today in numerous
technologies and was discovered in
2004 and with its discovery a Nobel
Prize in Physics in 2010 was received by
Graphene’s researchers. Grapheneis
considered as the technology of the
future and the research studies on the
transparent, flexible, light and portable
Graphene based display screen
modules are in progress.Throughout
the project,the studies for developing
Graphene based OLED screens shall
be conducted at Sabancı University
Nanotechnology
Research
and
Application Centre.
The two significant outcomes
of the Graphene Project shall be
industrialized at Aselsan taking the
military’s demands into account and
be applied in authentic indicators
and display screens. With the Elmas
Project, development of alternative
display screens that could replace
the LCD market is aimed. This
development process shall be national
and simultaneously with the world. The
outcomes of the project is intended
to be used in avionic cockpit display
screens, vision systems integrated
within the helmets and display screen
modules serving the wrist display
screens.
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Security, Defence and Defence
Industry 2023 Congress
Turkey’s Strategic Vision 2023 –
Strategic Locomotive Sectors
Security, Defence and Defence
Industry 2023 Congress was held
on 18-19 October at Hilton, Ankara.
Making an opening speech at the
congress organized by Turkish Asian
Centre for Strategic Studies (TASAM),
Mr Süleyman Şensoy, President
of TASAM, stated that TASAM is a
think tank and has been performing
activities mainly at 9 different fields
at international policy. Şensoy shared
some information with the participants
regarding the studies being performed
on these 9 different fields and said:
“TASAM has been contributing to
Turkey in international policy field by
making corporate connections with
countries, by congresses organized on
annual basis and round-table meetings
held with the countries in the region,
through academic publications and
reports.”
Şensoy: “China and Russia
are tried to be isolated”
Sharing information also on
changing world orders and security
strategies,
Şensoy
stated
that
European countries have been
targeting changes regarding global
competition especially on North Africa,
Middle East and South Asia and these
targets are gathered under three
topics. “We understand that European
countries have been aiming at new
liberal economic zone, new security
zone as well as isolation of China and
Russia. From this point of view, we
perceive that this European paradigm
is tried to be strengthened in the next
100 years” said Şensoy. He also stated
that Turkey needs time to be a global
player within its region and to this end
the human resources transformation
should be achieved, 10.000 USD limit of
domestic income should be exceeded
and prosperity and technology
transformation should be realized.
“Turkey wants to take place amongst
the world’s 10 biggest economiesin
2023 and achieve 500 billion dollars
export goal. However when we look at
2011 export-import figures, we need
to make 900 billion dollars of imports
in order to achieve 500 billion dollars
of exports. It is impossible for Turkey
to finance 400-billion-dollar-difference
even for one year. Turkey should make
transition to the advanced technology
product portfolio from low and medium
technology product portfolio” added
Şensoy.
“The progress to be achieved in
defence industry field has a critical role
for strengthening Turkey’s strategic,
politic and economic efficiency.
Significant allocations should be made
from public investments to defence
industry sector. Turkey has potential
Şensoy: “Russia to make
680-billion-dollars capacity
increase in the next decade”
Şensoy stated that Russia has
declared to make 680-billion-dollars
capacity increase in defence industry
field in the next decade and added
that the competition at this field will
be more accelerated during the next
years.
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Mr Süleyman Şensoy, President of
Turkish Asian Centre for Strategic Studies
(TASAM)
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Undersecretary for Defence Industries Mr
Murad Bayar
to increase its current capacity and
should focus on soft power concept”
continued Şensoy.
Bayar: “Cyprus Peace Operation
reminded Turkey of the need
for defence industry”
In his speech delivered at the
Congress, the Undersecretary for
Defence Industries (SSM) Murad Bayar
stated that the perception of country’s
need for defence industry emerged
during Cyprus Peace Operation and
thus the studies related with the
defence industry were initiated during
those years.
Bayar said that the geography
where Turkey is located has its specific
challenges and accordingly Turkey has
to generate its own foreign policy. He
emphasized that the country should
comply with this foreign policy in terms
of military and technological aspects.
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SSM, realized projects at a total of 22
billion dollars in the last decade.We
have two companies taking part in the
world’s top 100 defence companies;
however our goal and expectation is
to see our companies amongst top 50
companies”. Bayar emphasized that
the only sector investing in technology
in Turkey is the defence sector and
added that the shares allocated to R&D
studies were quadrupled compared to
previous years.
Bayar also stated that he visited
the defence industry facilities of the
countries such as UAE, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan
and as per his analysis Turkey is the
only country that has the prospects
and potentials in terms of human
resources, universities, government
policies and public expectations.
He noted that defence sector was
amongst 10 sectors selected by
TASAM and added that they should
work very hard for the set goals.
New Security Environment and
Turkey’s Defence Industry
“New Security Environment and
Turkey’s Defence Industry” themed
session was held following Bayar’s
speech. Professor Nurşin Güney from
Yıldız Technical University delivered
a speech at the session and said the
states were the threats during the cold
war period but today they are replaced
with non-state actors and the threat
perception changed as a result. Noting
that Turkey is in a complicated status at
far and near geographies, Güneyalso
stated that Turkey should become a
security-producing country rather than
being a security-consuming country.
In his speech delivered at the
Congress, SSM Deputy Undersecretary
Sedat Güldoğan said that the defence
industry volume of Turkey increased
and reached at 5 billion dollars.
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“Turkey has been participating in
all defence industry fairs either as
national participation or in company
level. Creating a Turkish brand is of the
utmost importance for us. We believe
that Turkey will be a role model for the
region countries” added Güldoğan.
Director
at
FNSS
Defence
Systems, Haluk Bulucumade a
presentation at the session on Turkey’s
security and defence deficiencies from
past to present. Bulucunoted that
Turkey’s trade and industry have been
increasing progressively and thus the
defence expenditures should increase
accordingly in order to achieve 2023
goals. “In Turkey, there has been a
cutback in defence spending in recent
years. A powerful economy is needed
for a powerful army and sound foreign
policy. In this respect, the defence
spending should be 4-6% of gross
national income” said Bulucu.
Acting Vice President Hasan Palaz
ofThe Scientific and Technological
Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
stated at the session that the
universities should feature efficiently in
educating and training people as well
as in the determination of technologies
to be developed at their institutes; the
SMEs should also be competent and
experienced in selling goods to the
world. He also mentioned that cybersecurity and cyber-attacks are the
most important topics of the world
and emphasized that Turkey should
allocate resources on this matter
and make deterrence and prevention
studies without delay.
Other sessions of Security, Defence
and Defence Industry 2023 Congress
were held on Technology Management
2023 on Defence Industry, Sustainable
Defence
Industry
Policies
in
Multidimensional Global Competition
and Role of Defence Industry in Turkish
Multidimensional Foreign Policy.
Bayar: “We realized 22-billiondollar project in the last decade”
Referring the significance of
dynamics and capacity of the defence
industry for being amongst the world’s
10 biggest economies in 2023,
Bayar continued: “Defence Industry
is one of the locomotive sectors in
achieving this goal but half of the
glass is still empty. We are working
hard to fill in the other half. We, as
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Teknokent Defence Industry Platform
Selects its New Management
The Teknokent Defence Industry
Platform Board of Directors were
introduced at the event hosted by
METUTECH with the participation
of Undersecretary Murad Bayar of
the Undersecretariat for Defence
Industries (SSM),
SSM officials,
officials of the Ministry of the Economy,
METU officials and representatives
of companies that take place in
the defence industry clustering.
Undersecretary for Defence Industries
Murad Bayar, in his speech delivered
before the participants touched upon
the parallelism of the work conducted
by the Teknokent Defence Industry
Platform (TSSP) with their own vision
and stated that their goal was to meet
the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces
(TSK) through local opportunities in
the best possible way and that the
activities of these types of platforms
were very important and valuable.
Emphasizing the importance of
technological superiority, Bayar stated
that the activities undertaken in the
current situation must be with the aim
of being at international standards
and to be the best in the world and
that the TSSP must be utilized in the
best possible way. In addition, METU
Teknokent General Manager Mustafa
Ihsan Kızıltaş gave a presentation at
the event on the projects and activities
carried out by TSSP. Kızıltaş shared
information on the URGE Project
which aims to support joint action and
activities directed towards the exports
of companies under the leadership of
collaborating organisations within the
framework of projects implemented by
METU TSSP.
Within the framework of the
URGE Project, Kızıltaş mentioned that
certain support activities would be
provided for companies, such as joint
needs analysis, learning (training and
consulting) and marketing (promotion,
brand
name,
trade
delegation,
and match-up) and that within the
framework of METU TSSP’s URGE
Project, the Ministry of Economy
would provide 75 percent of the
support to collaborating organisations
in the areas of training and consulting,
needs analysis, overseas marketing,
employment and individual consulting
between the years 2012 -2015.
Furthermore, Kızıltaş also provided
information to the participants on one
of the priority projects of the TSSP:
the programme on raising researchers
for the defence industry. Accordingly,
the master’s thesis work of students
and researchers registered in master’s
programmes and that are employed
in defence industry companies in the
period ahead will undertake work
within the framework of medium and
long-term R&D projects of companies
and in priority areas identified by
the SSM. In addition, in order for
defence industry companies within
the structure of the TSSP and main
contracting firms to more closely know
each other, for companies to present
their capabilities and references to
these main contracting firms and in
order to prepare projects and work
packages, various project markets
would be formed.
In the presentation which also
provided information on TSSP’s 20122015 area of activities and road map,
TSSP will first become a member of
SASAD during December 2012. During
2013 activities programme, an official
visit to India with SSM; participation in
the LIMA 2013 International Maritime
& Aerospace Exhibition and TSSP’s
country visit to Azerbaijan together
with SSM; participation in the Defence
& Security Fair to be realized in
Thailand and official visits with SSM
to North Africa, UAE and Saudi Arabia
will take place.
TSSP and Urge Project are
coordinated by Mrs. Burcu Uslu
Özdemir as Project Manager. The
names of the members of the new
Board of Directors of TSSP are as
follows: ETA General Manager Hursel
Kendir, SDT General Manager Fatih
Ünal,
Havelsan-EHSIM
General
Manager Hüseyin Ali Aydoğmuş, Bilgi
GIS Levent Ucuzal, NANOBIZ General
Manager Zeynep Öktem, UDEA
Company Director Ibrahim Uğurlu
and Koç Information and Defence
Business Development Director Ziya
Deniz Eralp.
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Aselsan’s Maturity Level Once Again
Certified
Aselsan, being one of the advanced
technology company of the Turkish
defence industry, has set its target
to develop its business processes to
meet CMMI level 3 requirements for
the purpose of business sustainability
due to the high growth rate achieved in
recent years.
As a result of these studies
conducted in line with this target and
as per the audits completed in midst
October, all activities of AselsanSST
Group, categorized under Product
Development, System Development
and System Integration were found
to be performed at Maturity Level 3
according to CMMI model.The audit
results were evaluated and approved
by U.S. based Software Engineering
Institute (SEI), which has developed
the CMMI model and has been issuing
CMMI certificates.
As a consequence, SST Group
obtained CMMI certificate for all
design and development disciplines as
system design/development, software
design / development, hardware
design / development and mechanical
design / development.
In addition to its full compliance to
CMMI model requirements, Aselsan
SST Group was also found to be
robust in terms of its influential matrix
organization focusing on project
management,
powerful
internal
communication
of
organizational
units horizontally and vertically,
qualified and experienced personnel
structure, support of management to
improvement activities, emphasis on
automation for processes.
CMMI introduces a comprehensive
model covering processes necessary
for the corporates to achieve
successfully their projects comprising
design and development activities,
targets to be achieved based on
these processes and arrangements
that enable the accomplishment
of these targets. Besides the
engineering processes intended to
design and development, CMMI
model incorporates other processes
such
as
project
management,
quality management, subcontractor
management and other support
processes. Corporates, which have
fulfilled 18 targets and applications
out of 22 process fields determined
in CMMI model, are deemed to be at
Maturity Level 3.
Aselsan SST Group has been
performing
research-development,
production, integration and integrated
logistic support activities atmilitary
field such as Air Defence Systems,
Command-Control and Computer
Systems, Fire Support Systems,
Weapon
Systems,
Unmanned
Systems, Naval Systems, Subsurface
Acoustic Systems and Coast-Border
Guard Systems; and at civilian field
such as Smart Transportation Systems.
SST Group also holds ISO 9001, NATO
AQAP 2110 and AQAP 2210 quality
certificates.
With
this
certificate,
the
competence of Aselsan’s Management
System was once again certified.
It is expected that this certificate will
have a positive impact on Aselsan’s
accomplishment of international sales
target by contributing to its competitive
power.
AselsanDefence System Technologies (SST) Group has proved
that it holds Maturity Level 3 as per CMMI model.
Aselsan SST Group
has been conducting
business process
improvement
and optimization
studies with process
management
approach. SST
Group was once
more found to be
at Maturity Level
3 as per Capability
Maturity Model
Integration (CMMI)
model.
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Airbus Military A400M Completes
Critical Flight-test Phase
Airbus Military has successfully
completed the 300 hours of Function
& Reliability (F&R) flight-testing of
the A400M new generation airlifter
which is a key requirement prior to full
certification.
Data from the F&R programme,
which was performed entirely using
the first production-representative
aircraft – MSN6 / Grizzly 5 – is now
being examined by the civil and military
certification authorities for the A400M
– respectively EASA and a committee
appointed by OCCAR.
Having received the restricted Type
Certification begin May this year, this
phase of the flight test programme was
the last major requirement prior to full
Type Certification. It is expected that
the aircraft will receive the full civil Type
Certificate and military Initial Operating
Capability in the first quarter of next
year subject to the approval of the
relevant authorities. First delivery to the
French Air Force, of MSN7, is planned
for the second quarter, and a total of
four aircraft will be delivered during the
year in line with the schedule.
The F&R testing was completed in
just 32 days, during which the aircraft
made 52 flights and visited 10 different
airfields. The exercise is intended
to examine the aircraft´s behavior in
conditions representative of normal
in-service experience, including both
routine and simulated abnormal
operations in a wide range of weather
and locations. It helps minimize the
risk to operational crews, particularly
on new aircraft entering service, of
malfunctions and failures that increase
pilot workload.
This intensive testing demonstrated
the excellent reliability of the A400M
and its systems as well as its TP400
engines even under an exceptionally
demanding schedule.
Airbus Military Head of Flight and
Integration Tests Fernando Alonso
said: “During this F&R campaign the
A400M has really been put through
its paces. It has flown an average of
two flights and 15 flight hours per day
over a 26 day timeframe with only 6
days devoted to routine maintenance
activities. The crews have been greatly
impressed with the performance of the
on-board systems and engines, and
we are confident that we have a sound
basis for completing the civil and
military certification in the next couple
of months.
Airbus Military A400M
simulates refuelling from
C-160 Transall in October
Airbus Military has successfully
performed
simulated
air-to-air
refuelling (AAR) of the new generation
A400M airlifter from a C-160 Transall
tanker of the French Air Force in
October 2012. The two aircraft
conducted 20 “dry contacts”, in which
no fuel is passed, including one lasting
12 minutes - representative of a normal
refuelling operation. It is expected that
“wet contacts” will take place in the
first quarter of 2013. The A400M has
now successfully performed refuelling
contacts with a VC10 of the Royal
Air Force, the C-160, and an Airbus
Military A330 MRTT new generation
tanker/transport.
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SPOT 6 & SPOT 7: Turkey Steps up
Collaboration with
Astrium Services
Astrium Services and Istanbul
Technical University (ITU) signed
two agreements in October 2012 to
develop high-resolution and large-area
coverage services in Turkey, notably
for agriculture. The agreements cover
a SPOT New Generation receiving
station and reception of data from
SPOT 6 and SPOT 7, as well as an
extension for SPOT 5 data. New SPOT
6, SPOT 7 and Pléiades receiving
stations are set to further shorten
image data delivery times, getting data
into the hands of users faster than ever
before.
SPOT 6 and SPOT 7 data will be
used for Turkish agricultural and
environmental programmes
ITU is playing an active role
in agricultural and environmental
development programmes working
towards 2023, the centenary year of
the Turkish Republic. The agreements
with Astrium Services will help to fulfil
this objective. In 2009, ITU established
the TARIT agricultural statistics pilot
project that will be operational all over
Turkey next year, relying
on data from SPOT 5,
SPOT 6 and SPOT 7
(TARBIL programme).
Through
this
agreement, ITU is seeking
to step up its highresolution activities while
leveraging the increased
acquisition capacity, daily
revisits and quick-response
tasking capability of SPOT 6
and SPOT 7.
The agreement is the
result of a long collaboration
begun in 2002 when the
university
first
started
receiving SPOT 4 data.
Astrium Services is thus
consolidating its ties with
a prestigious institution
founded in 1773, the
world’s
third
oldest
university dedicated to
science and engineering.
Through
its
GEOInformation business, Astrium
Services is recognised as one of the
© Astrium
leaders
in the geo-spatial
information market, not
least thanks to the now fully
integrated skills and resources of
the former Spot Image and Infoterra.
The company provides decisionmakers with complete solutions
enabling them to increase security,
boost
agricultural
performance,
maximise oil and gas or mining
operations, improve their management
of natural resources, and protect the
environment. It has exclusive access
to data from the SPOT, TerraSAR-X,
TanDEM-X and Pléiades satellites,
coupled with a complete range of
space-based data sources and
airborne acquisition capability allowing
it to offer an unrivalled scope of Earth
observation products and services.
This extensive portfolio covers the
entire geo-information supply chain,
from the generation of images to
the provision of high added-value
information to end-users.
By leveraging the synergies
and
expertise
available
across
the whole of Astrium Services, its
GEO-Information
teams
develop
innovative, yet competitive, custommade solutions based on the
combination and integration of Earth
observation, navigation and high-end
telecommunications.
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RAM Block
2 Test
Campaign
Successful
With two more successful test
firings the German-U.S. Rolling
Airframe Missile (RAM) program
demonstrated
the
outstanding
performance of the newly developed
RAM Block 2 missile.
Two RAM Block 2 missiles were
fired from San Nicolas Island test
site against an approaching target
drone with very low infrared and
radar signature in an autonomously
controlled mode. The target was
intercepted by a direct hit and all test
requirements were fulfilled. The test
results demonstrate the successful
completion of the RAM Block 2
development and clear the way for
series procurement by the German
Navy.
Extended Capabilities RAM Block 2
The new RAM Block 2 missile
has an enhanced-performance radar
seeker head and outstanding agility.
This enables the missile to detect
and reliably counter manoeuvring
hypersonic anti-ship missiles of the
latest generation as well as upcoming
low-signature threats.
RAM Block 2 Production
In mid-2012 the U.S. Navy signed
the first contract for the “Low Rate
Initial Production” of the RAM Block 2
missile. The contract for the German
procurement of a series of 445 missiles
is in staffing and the order should be
placed after parliamentary approval
by early 2013. According to program
agreements between the long-term
partners Raytheon and RAM-System
GmbH (RAMSYS), the German
industry is responsible for high-quality
portions of the production, such as the
infrared and radar seeker head of the
RAM Block 2 missile.
The RAM ship self-defence
weapon system is in service in the
Germany Navy and the U.S. Navy as
well as in five other navies throughout
the world on more than 100 units, from
fast attack crafts to aircraft carriers.
Environics ChemPro100i Handheld
Chemical Detectors to Poland
Inspektoratem
Uzbrojenia,
the
Armament Inspectorate of the Poland
Ministry of Defence, has awarded
a significant contract to Environics
todeliver Automatic Devices for
Chemical Contamination Detection for
Polish Armed Forces. The contract is
the largest ever in the field of handheld
chemical detection for the Ministry of
Defence in Poland, including nearly
100 pcs of Environics ChemPro100i
Handheld Chemical Detectors. “We
could praise the well known facts of
the superior Chem Protechnology, ease
of use and low life cycle costs, but
when dealing with NATO armaments,
one of the key issues is always strict
quality
requirements
throughout
the organization. In addition to
ISO9001:2008, Environics operational
processes have been certified according
to AQAP 2110, which contains the
NATO requirements forquality.” says
Mr. Krister Liljegren, Area Manager of
Environics Oy. “ChemPro technology
has been used to protect several NATO
troops in past years and we expect to
see more ChemPro devices in the most
important NATO Operations, which
Poland is actively participating” Mr.
Liljegren concludes. Environics is the
one of world leading supplier of CBRN
Security solutions including Chemical,
Biological and Radiation detection
systems. This new delivery agreement
is strengthening Environics position
in the international CBRN market.
Environics headquarter is located in
Mikkeli, Finland. The ChemPro100i is a
handheld detector for Chemical Warfare
Agents (CWAs) and Toxic Industrial
Chemicals (TICs). It provides industryleading sensitivity and false alarm
rejection in the most user friendly and
low-maintenance package in its class.
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Results of the 5th FNSS Military
Land Vehicles Plastic Model Contest
Announced
worldwide famous modeller Mr. Adam
Wilder. Prizes of the contest were
distributed in the following categories:
1/72 Scaled Military Land
Vehicles (Code: 5K)
1914 - 1945 World Wars
Period Tracked Armoured
Vehicles (Code: 1K)
1/48 Scaled Military Land
Vehicles (Code: 6K)
1. Sancar Buhur - BT-7
2. Ayhan Toplu - Flak panther
Coelian
3. Özgür Güner - Waffen Trager
The fifth of the annual FNSS Military
Land Vehicles Plastic Model Contest
organized by the FNSS Defence
Systems attracted great attention once
again.
A total of 173 models belonging
to 44 contesters were displayed in
the contest and military land vehicle
models of various scales made of
plastic, metallic, resin etc. materials
and simulations were evaluated. As
a result of evaluations on eight main
categories, a total of 26 works were
awarded.
At the award ceremony held in
FNSS Defence Systems premises, the
awarded contesters were presented
plaques and models. A workshop also
took place with the participation of
Modern, Tracked Armoured
Vehicles (Code: 2K)
1. Sancar Buhur - BMP-2
2. Tolga Doğruer - T-62M1
3. Ayhan Toplu - T55
Armoured Vehicles Registered
in the Turkish Armed Forces
Inventory (Code: 3K)
1. Cenker Olut
1. Sancar Buhur - Sdkfz.251
2. Tolga Doğruer - KV-2
3. Mustafa Önge - KV-1
Diorama (Code: 7K)
1. Hakan Alakoç
2. Murat Yılmazer
3. Aygün Özgür
Historical and Military
Figurines (Code: 8K)
1. Atilla Güç - German SS Figure
2. Ayhan Toplu - German Soldier
3. Nöker Han Erk - Soviet
Marines Troop
1. Ayhan Toplu - FNSS ACV
Wheeled and Semi-Tracked
Military Vehicles (Code: 4K)
1. Cem Altınışık - RR Armoured
Car
2. Boray Yurdakul - Land Rover
3. Ayhan Toplu - Armoured Jeep
Honourable Mentions
Burak Özdil
Emre Efli
Oğuz Yılmaz
© FNSS
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Turkey’s Very First Biometrics Summit
held in Istanbul
Istanbul Biometrics Summit, an
opportunity for sharing comprehensive
information on “Biometric Solutions”
that draws attention for many sectors
and end-users, held in Istanbul
Marriott Asia Hotel for the first
time on November 19th, 2012 by
Proline Information Technologies.
Organisation has presented new
technologies on biometrics with the
participation of top-level speakers from
both Turkey and abroad and provided
sectoral sharing network.
Involved in the very nature of
many sectors such as general
public, homeland security, safety,
health, transportation, retail, border
control, banking & finance, Istanbul
Biometrics Summit encompassed
many biometrics technologies like
fingerprint, palm vein, face, finger vein,
iris and voice recognition. Key subjects
on biometrics, ID management trends,
recent advances, cost advantages
of biometrics, system choice, data
security and latest applications and
latest standards on system integration
were discussed by domestic and
foreign authorities in the sector.
Mehmet Doğanyiğit, CEO of Proline
Information Technologies, mentioned
the definition of biometrics, general
usage of biometrics process in Turkey
and forward steps. He put emphasis
on the importance of biometrics
in daily life with the expectation of
its private sector share to increase
55% until 2017. He added “four
important factors” to pay attention in
the biometrical development process
as validity rate, cost advantages,
adaptability and data security.
Philip Reuter, Frost & Sullivan
Director of Turkey, considered “The
Role of Biometrics at Safe and Smart
Cities.” Reuter said “In the near future
we will encounter M2M Technologies
first, and then ‘the social things’
structures which will play a very
important role in our lives.”
Dr. Joseph Atick’s Biometrics
2012
recorded
speech
was
about
ID
management
trends,
ID data magnitude, knowledge
acquisition mechanisms, intelligence,
communication and data processing.
Following this presentation, the summit
panel took place with the participants
from various sectors. Biometric
technologies are discussed in a
wide spectrum ranging from identity
verification to bank transactions such
as electronic banking, regulation, eID
and trade issues. “Customers trust the
banks but not the internet” was one of
the important topics discussed in the
panel.
Dr. Hasan Palaz, President of
TÜBİTAK Bilgem said: “Biometrics
applications will be used both in
Turkey and in the world. Biometrics
is especially critical for e-health
applications. Biometrics tehcnologies
will share the key role to play in
the transformation to e-state when
electronical national ID cards will be in
use in 2013. Biometrics applications
will become a common tool in eIDs
in the near future. In conclusion, we,
as the shareholders (universities,
industries, research & development
institutes) working for biometrics, need
to improve technologies in biometrics.”
Minister for EU Affairs and Chief
Negotiator Egemen Bağış participated
in the summit and delivered a speech
on biometrics. Bağış mainly underlined
the
importance
of
biometrics
technologies. He also stated that
Turkey has completed transition to
biometrics passports in accordance
with EU harmonization and thanked
to hall for their contribution to this
process.
At the 37th International Star Award
for Quality, organised by Business
Initiative Directions (BID), Proline has
been awarded with one of the most
prestigious awards of IT World: “The
Golden Category”. Proline became
the first Turkish company awarded by
BID. Proline is also listed in the “125
global companies” ranking according
to Keesing publications.
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Rolls-Royce Awarded USD 103.3
Million Engine Services Contract
for U.S. Navy T-45 Trainer Aircraft
Rolls-Royce, the global power
systems company, has been awarded
a USD 103.3 million MissionCare™
contract by the U.S. Department of
Defense to provide support for the
F405 (Adour) engines that power the
U.S. Navy’s T-45 training aircraft.
The contract reflects the continued
success of MissionCare support
for the U.S. Navy and exercises
the fourth option year to provide
guaranteed engine availability. This
includes support ranging from onwing through intermediate and depot
level maintenance, under a five-year
base contract that began in 2008.
Rolls-Royce uses MissionCare to
apply commercial Power By The Hour
principles to the unique requirements
of the defence industry.
Paul Craig, Rolls-Royce, President
Defence
Services,
said:
“Our
MissionCare contract with the U.S.
Navy is one of our most successful
partnerships and we take great pride in
supporting the training of new aviators
for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine
Corps. We look forward to another
successful year, working in partnership
with our customer to maximize engine
availability for training missions.”
Under the terms of the agreement,
which is administered by the Naval Air
Systems Command (NAVAIR), RollsRoyce will provide inventory control,
as well as integrated logistics support
and required engineering elements for
both the F405 engine and the aircraft
gas turbine starting system.
This
contract
provides
comprehensive propulsion services
to more than 200 aircraft, operating
at four main Naval Air Stations Kingsville, Texas; Meridian, Mississippi;
Pensacola, Florida; and Patuxent River,
Maryland.
ADS and Farnborough
International Limited to Launch
Global Intelligent Systems Event
in 2013
ADS, the trade organisation for
UK Aerospace, Defence, Security
and Space, together with Airshow
organisers, Farnborough International
Limited (FIL), have announced a
new event to be launched as a joint
venture in July 2013. The event,
Global Intelligent Systems (GIS), will
take place 16-17 July 2013 at the
FIVE venue in Hampshire where the
Farnborough International Airshow is
held every other year.
GIS 2013 aims to provide an
international
showcase
for
the
technology
behind
Autonomous
and Intelligent Systems where its
capabilities can be demonstrated and
a forum for discussion and debate as
to the future development of this major
growth market. The defence sector
will be represented by products such
as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Other sectors including energy, rail,
automotive, healthcare and agriculture
will also be represented, highlighting
how the use of Autonomous and
Intelligent
Systems
technology
is already being widely applied
throughout global industries.
GIS 2013 will be a two-day
conference that will feature speakers
including
leading
figures
from
industry, high-level academics and
government officials, as well as
offering opportunities for seminars
and focus groups to discuss industry
topics in greater detail. An exhibition
will run alongside the conference
where products and technology will be
displayed and live demonstrations will
take place. A gala dinner will provide
further networking opportunities on
the first evening of the event and
residential delegate packages will be
available for attendees.
Kevin Jones, Director – Information
Exploitation and Air, ADS, spoke
about the launch of GIS saying:
“Global Intelligent Systems has
been designed to transcend sectors
and bring together the whole of the
international community advancing
Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
technology and to provide a forum
from which opportunities for growth
and development can be identified and
exploited. There are many ways to be
involved by attending the conferences
and/or exhibiting. Sponsors are also
offered the chance to have a share
of voice in shaping this new event for
2013 and beyond.”
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Boeing’s Final Design
for Wedgetail AEW&C
Airborne Mission
Segment Accepted
by Australia
Saab to
Expand
Presence in
UK
Acceptance completes acquisition of Airborne Early Warning and Control
aircraft and mission systems
The Commonwealth of Australia
has completed its acquisition of six
Boeing [NYSE: BA] 737 Airborne
Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)
aircraft and related mission systems
by accepting the final design of the
Wedgetail airborne mission segment.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
operates the aircraft, which provide
Australia with advanced airborne
surveillance, communications and
battle management.
“Australia has worked closely with
Boeing and its industry partners to
deliver a world-class Airborne Early
Warning and Control capability,”
said Air Vice Marshal Chris Deeble,
Wedgetail
Program
Manager,
Defence Materiel Organisation. “The
performance of the Wedgetail in
recent high-end coalition exercises
indicates that we are delivering a
cutting-edge warfighting capability to
the RAAF.”
“The collaboration between the
RAAF, Boeing and our suppliers is
proof that a strong governmentindustry partnership can do great
things” said Rick Heerdt, Boeing Vice
President and Program Manager,
Airborne Surveillance, Command and
Control. “A robust support program
is now in place to ensure Wedgetail’s
long-term service and success.”
Besides six AEW&C aircraft, the
Wedgetail program also includes
ground support segments such as the
Operational Flight Trainer, Operational
Mission Simulator and Mission
Support System. All are located in
the AEW&C Support Centre at RAAF
Base Williamtown in Newcastle.
Boeing completed delivery of
four AEW&C aircraft to the Republic
of Korea in 2012. Four additional
AEW&C aircraft are in production for
Turkey.
© Boeing
Global defence and security company
Saab has announced a continued
expansion of its presence in the UK
with its new market operations area
for Europe and Greater Middle East to
be headquartered in London, effective
from January 1st 2013.
To create profitable and long-term
growth, Saab has placed clear focus
on increasing its nternational presence
and sales outside of Sweden. Its new
and expanded UK office will help
spearhead the company’s international
presence and export sales into markets
with strong demand and with the right
conditions for profitable growth. The
new regional operation will be headed
by Tomas Samuelsson, President
and Head of Market Area Europe and
Greater Middle East. He is currently
Head of Saab Business Area Dynamics.
The latest decision represents a
commitment on the part of Saab to
continue to expand its operational base
in London, while also underlining the
importance of the UK as a major partner
and location for driving international
defence
and
security
business
opportunities.
As the company celebrates its 75th
Anniversary in defence in 2012, Saab
continues to build on its many existing
relationships and confirms its longterm commitment to the defence and
security market from its enlarged base
in London.
“We are building further on our
export successes by increasing our
business in all respects, including more
sales into UK from Sweden, more local
growth with personnel across Europe
and Greater Middle East. We are looking
to introduce new products, new services
and develop stronger relations across
each of our new market areas and see
significant opportunities for growth. Our
entire new market area organisation
will help us establish an even stronger
international foothold outside Sweden
with marketing and sales operations
centralised in the UK,” says Saab’s
President and CEO Håkan Buskhe.
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