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10/05/2024

🚀 Major Leap for Turkey's Naval Power: Indigenous Torpedo AKYA Moves to Mass Production!

According to the Ministry of National Defense, the AKYA Heavy Class Combat Torpedo, developed with domestic resources, has successfully completed its mass production phase and begun delivery to the Naval Forces Command. 🌊🛡️

Produced by ROKETSAN, AKYA stands out with its high impact and destruction capabilities. Its operational capability was proven through a successful test firing from the TCG Preveze submarine in the Eastern Mediterranean. 🎯

This development marks a significant step in Turkey's independence and localization policies in the defense industry. The delivery of AKYA not only enhances the power of Turkish submarines but also offers strategic advantages in terms of regional maritime security. The Turkish Naval Forces are now better positioned to play a more effective role in the Eastern Mediterranean. ⚓️🇹🇷

👉 Company:
ROKETSAN: A leading developer and producer of defense technologies in Turkey.

👥 People:
: The submarine that conducted the successful test firing.

🔠 Abbreviations:
AKYA: Heavy Class Combat Torpedo.
TCG: Turkish Republic Ship.

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30/03/2024

🚀 Bayraktar TB3 SİHA's New Achievement: 27 Hours of Continuous Flight! 💫

National technology marvel , at the in Çorlu, Tekirdağ, successfully completed its 26th test flight, staying airborne at mid-altitude for a staggering 27 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of 4,600 kilometers. This proves the class-leading performance of the SİHA, developed nationally and originally by , once again. 🌍✈️

Powered by the domestic engine, Bayraktar TB3 has previously demonstrated its capability by staying airborne for a total of 224 hours across various tests. 🔄 On December 20th, it flew for 32 hours straight, covering a distance of 5,700 km. 🔥

Equipped with the Electro-Optical System developed by , Bayraktar TB3 has successfully passed all performance and endurance tests. This system elevates reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting capabilities to new heights. 🎯

Being the world's first unmanned aerial vehicle capable of launching and landing on short-runway ships like the TCG Anadolu, will significantly contribute to Turkey's deterrent power. 🚢🛡️

👉 Companies:
Baykar: A leading Turkish company in the defense and aviation industry.
ASELSAN: Turkey's forefront company in electronic systems for defense.
TEI: A leading Turkish company in engine development and manufacturing.

👥 People:
Selçuk Bayraktar: Chairman of the Board of Directors and Technology Leader at Baykar, shares insights on Bayraktar TB3 and the future of Turkish defense industry.

🔠 Abbreviations:
UAV: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
UCAV: Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle.

🔗 For more details: www.millimudafaa.com

28/03/2024

🛡️ A New Dimension in Turkey's Armored Strength: The Series!

Adding another innovation to Turkey's defense industry, the series produced by FNSS AŞ. aims to meet the modern battlefield requirements. Named after the powerful Anatolian leopard, this series is poised to replace the aging BTR-60 and BTR-80 vehicles in the Turkish Army’s inventory. 🌍🇹🇷

Highlights of the series include:

: Boasts impressive mobility for challenging terrains.
and : Indispensable for reconnaissance and surveillance operations.
The series and stand out with their robust performances. 🛠️💡
Specifically, the offers remarkable capacity with its 8x8 and 6x6 models, supporting up to a 30,000 kg maximum load and accommodating 3 crew + 9 personnel. With dimensions of 8 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 2.4 meters in height, these models shine among armored personnel carriers. 🚀

These vehicles deliver impressive performance features like a maximum road speed of 120 km/h, a range of 1000 km, and the capability to climb gradients up to 70%, providing an advantage in modern combat zones. Their ability to swim in water and high maneuverability make them capable of operating in any terrain. 🌊🏔️

👉 Company:
FNSS AŞ: A leading Turkish company based in Ankara, specializing in the production of armored vehicles in the defense industry.

🔗 For more details and information: www.millimudafaa.com

27/03/2024

🛩️ ASELSAN Leads in Defense Industry with New Achievements!

ASELSAN marks its presence on the international stage with rapid export successes. Developing the guidance kit and systems, ASELSAN positions itself among the best in its class. 🌍💼

📈 Achieving a $35 million 130 thousand export contract with these products, ASELSAN has made the first exports of and . In collaboration with and , the GÖZDE guidance kit transforms MK-82 bombs into munitions capable of targeting with high precision. ✈️🎯

GÖZDE is notable for its compatibility with F-16 and F-4 aircraft and its integration into the UCAV. Moreover, ASELFLIR-500 systems stand out with their image clarity and target detection capabilities, enhancing the success of operations and contributing significantly to our economy through high-value exports. 📊🇹🇷

🚀 These developments showcase the Turkish defense industry's localization efforts and its strong position in the international market with high-tech products. ASELSAN's success has become a symbol of innovative approaches and quality in the defense industry. 🔍🌐

👉 Company:
ASELSAN: Turkey's leading defense industry company.
TÜBİTAK SAGE: Institution conducting research and development in the defense industry.

🔠 Abbreviations:
UCAV: Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle.

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27/03/2024

🛡️ Winds of Innovation from Turkish Defence Industry: The Innovative Inventions of FNSS!

🌟One of the shining stars of the Turkish defense industry, stands out with 35 years of accumulated knowledge in designing and manufacturing military armored vehicles. Developing 24 different defense systems on its own, FNSS serves numerous users worldwide with its tracked and wheeled combat vehicle families. 🌍✨

Developing innovative subsystems and technological solutions, has generated export potential worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Awarded by the Ankara Chamber of Industry for increasing the number of Useful Models at the 60th anniversary award ceremony, the company is making waves with its R&D efforts. 🏆🚀

🔍 Cross-Drive E-Transmission: This innovation for Serial Hybrid Tracked Vehicles allows the use of smaller-sized motors, ensuring efficient power distribution among three motors. Its ability to continue driving even with a single motor failure makes this invention unique. 🌐🔋

🔧 Power Unit Testing Device: This device, testing components like engines and transmissions of armored vehicles, optimizes maintenance, thereby increasing vehicle availability. 💡🛠️

🏗️ Portable Load Lifting Mechanism for Military Vehicles: This easily installable mechanism facilitates lifting equipment or parts onto vehicles, offering convenience. 🔄⚙️

FNSS is cementing Turkey's leadership in innovation and technology within the defense industry with these and more. 🇹🇷💼

Company:

FNSS Defense Systems: A key manufacturer of military land vehicles developed within the Turkish defense industry over 35 years.

People:

Abbreviations:

R&D: Research and Development.

🔗 For more details: https://millimudafaa.com/guncel-haber/turk-savunma-sanayisinden-yenilikci-askeri-teknolojiler

Türkiye'nin savunma sanayisi, FNSS Savunma Sistemleri'nin öncülüğünde, zırhlı muharebe araçları ve alt sistemlerinin geliştirilmesiyle global bir başarıya imza atıyor. Son teknoloji ürünü zırhlı araçlar ve patentli teknolojik çözümlerle, savunma alanında yurt içi ve dışı ...

27/03/2024

✈️ Bayraktar TB3 SİHA, a symbol of national and indigenous power, soars in the skies!

🚀 Developed by Baykar and equipped with the world-class ASELFLIR-500 electro-optic system, Bayraktar TB3 has successfully completed its Mid-Altitude System Identification and Performance Test at the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, Tekirdağ. 🌍🇹🇷

During this pioneering test, the integration of the ASELFLIR-500 Electro-Optical Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Targeting System, developed nationally by , was successfully accomplished. The test flight also featured Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA, which conducted a seamless 6-hour flight in perfect harmony with ASELFLIR-500, marking its 25th successful test flight. 🛩️💼

👉 Companies:
Baykar: A leading Turkish company in the defense industry, pioneering national and original projects.
Aselsan: Turkey's leading defense industry company, developing globally competitive technologies in electro-optic systems.

👥 People:
(Information about company officials or individuals prominent in the test was not provided in the news.)

🔠 Abbreviations:
SİHA: Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
TİHA: Assault Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

🔗 For more details and information: https://millimudafaa.com/guncel-haber/bayraktar-tb3-siha-yerli-aselflir-500-ile-gokyuzunde-yeni-bir-basariya-imza-atti

Türkiye'nin öncü savunma teknolojisi şirketi Baykar tarafından geliştirilen Bayraktar TB3 SİHA, yerli üretim ASELFLIR-500 elektro-optik sistemi ile ilk uçuş testini başarıyla tamamladı.

27/03/2024

🚀 Turkey's New Predator: ANKA III Continues to Evolve!

The jewel of the Turkish defense industry, unmanned aerial vehicle, successfully navigated the skies for 2 hours during its third test flight! 🛫✨ Having made its inaugural flight on December 28, 2023, ANKA III continues its development and testing process without slowing down.

Reaching a speed of 160 knots and an altitude of 10,000 feet during this critical flight, is pushing its performance further with each test. It's proving its worth with autopilot and flight mechanics tests. 🌐🔝

Elevating Turkey's UAV capabilities to a new level, this project started in 2022 and has quickly achieved significant milestones. Sharing its core avionics architecture with ANKA and AKSUNGUR, and featuring an innovative propulsion system, stands out for its high speed, reduced radar signature, and high payload capacity. 🚀🛡️

Controlled through the same ground systems, , , and ANKA III will act as Turkey's three musketeers of the sky, complementing each other and serving successfully in joint missions. 🇹🇷💼

ANKA III, capable of carrying even large munitions, will be effectively used in various missions including reconnaissance, surveillance, and assault. This marks a significant expansion of the capabilities of the Turkish defense industry. 🌟

👉 Companies:
Turkish Aerospace Industries: Turkey's leading institution in aviation and space.

👥 People:

🔠 Acronyms:
UAV: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

🔗 For more details and information: https://millimudafaa.com/guncel-haber/turkiyenin-yeni-insansiz-hava-gucu-anka-iii-yukselise-geciyor

Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii tarafından geliştirilen ANKA III insansız hava aracı, üçüncü test uçuşunda 2 saat boyunca havada kalarak, 160 knot hıza ve 10 bin fit irtifaya ulaştı. ANKA III, geliştirilmiş aviyonik sistemleri, yüksek taşıma kapasitesi ve düşük radar görünü...

21/03/2024

🔥 The conflict between and unveils the unexpected vulnerabilities of modern warfare technologies.

🛰️ Since February 2022, the world has witnessed how advanced war machines can be neutralized by asymmetric warfare tactics. This battle gained a new dimension with support from countries like , , to Ukraine. 💥

Kiev, through advanced technologies like and cost-effective unmanned systems, made breakthroughs that changed the balance of power on the battlefield. 🚀 In this new era, unmanned sea vehicles and drones, targeting million-dollar platforms, became pivotal in dictating the course of the war.

Moscow's initial miscalculations and the strong support provided by Western allies to Kiev highlighted how modern warfare platforms were hit and the significant losses of the Black Sea Fleet. 🚢💥 The use of kamikaze unmanned sea vehicles marks the beginning of a new era in naval warfare.

This conflict offers crucial lessons for future warfare planning and exposes the vulnerabilities of the modern battlefield. 🌍 This historic moment requires a rethinking of military strategies.

👉 Company:
Starlink: A SpaceX company providing internet services, revolutionizing communication on the battlefield.

🔗 For more details: https://millimudafaa.com/guncel-haber/rusya-ukrayna-catismasi-modern-savas-araclarinin-kirilganligi-one-cikiyor

Rusya-Ukrayna savaşında, yüksek maliyetli ve teknolojik olarak ileri savunma sistemleri ve platformların nasıl hızla etkisiz hale getirildiğine dair çarpıcı örnekler ortaya çıktı. Abrams, T-90, Leopard tankları ve SU-35 gibi hava unsurları dahil birçok gelişmiş silah sistemi, asim...

21/03/2024

🌊🚀 Secures the Blue Homeland: Turkey's First System Goes Operational!

Adding a new layer of strength to the Turkish defense industry, takes a giant leap in safeguarding the depths of our Blue Homeland. The entirely indigenous and national technology-developed Low Frequency Active Sonar System ( ), opens Turkey's eyes and ears against underwater threats. 🌐🛡️

This strategic move empowers the Turkish navy to detect underwater threats like submarines and torpedoes from afar, marking a significant advancement in detection and defense capabilities. combines active and passive sonar components to identify threats with high accuracy, giving Turkish sailors an edge. 🚢💡

Led by the Presidency of Defense Industries and tailored to the specific needs of the Naval Forces Command, this system is a tribute to our ancestors who proclaimed "Çanakkale is impassable". As highlighted by Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, with the DÜFAS system, the Turkish navy's capability to detect underwater threats is now immensely stronger. 🇹🇷🔍

👉 Company:
ASELSAN: A leading company in Turkey's defense industry, the force behind DÜFAS.

👥 People:
Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün: President of the Presidency of Defense Industries, shared insights on DÜFAS and the development of indigenous and national technology in the defense industry.

🔠 Abbreviations:
DÜFAS: Low Frequency Active Sonar System.
Blue Homeland: A term that refers to Turkey's sovereign rights over its maritime zones.

🔗 For more details and information: https://millimudafaa.com/guncel-haber/aselsandan-mavi-vatana-ozgun-guc-turkiyenin-ilk-ufuk-otesi-denizalti-savunma-sonari-dufas

ASELSAN, Türkiye'nin denizaltı savunma kabiliyetini artıran yerli ve milli bir teknolojiyle donattı: Düşük Frekans Aktif Sonar Sistemi (DÜFAS). Tamamen özgün bir teknolojiyle geliştirilen DÜFAS, su altı tehditlerini uzun mesafelerden tespit edebilme kapasitesine sahip

17/03/2024

🌊 Silent Guardian of the Blue Homeland: Underwater for 50 Days! 🚀

The pride of the Turkish Naval Forces, , showcases the strength of Turkey's submarine fleet with its capability to remain submerged without port calls for 50 days. Equipped with Ay, Gür, and Preveze class submarines, the Turkish navy emerges as a formidable partner within NATO. 🌐⚓

This 62-meter-long diesel-electric submarine, powered by four diesel engines and batteries, can operate over long distances without the need for refueling. Outfitted with modern sensor systems and the indigenous torpedo , is designed to fulfill any mission. 🛠️🔋

Under the command of Navy Commander Abbas Çolak, the crew diligently safeguards Turkey's maritime interests. The ability of TCG Preveze to operate in any condition and location across the globe elevates it beyond a mere submarine. 🌍💂‍♂️

Supported by local defense industry giants such as TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, ASFAT, HAVELSAN, and ASELSAN through modernization efforts, plays a crucial role in protecting the Blue Homeland. The successful firing of the AKYA torpedo from TCG Preveze underscores the advanced combat capabilities of the Turkish Naval Forces, reaffirming Turkey's commitment to maritime security and the power of its indigenous defense capabilities. 🚢💥

👉 Companies:
TÜBİTAK BİLGEM: Turkey's institution focusing on information security, advanced technologies, and electronics.
ASFAT: Military Factory and Shipyard Management Inc., operating in the defense industry.
HAVELSAN: A company offering solutions in defense, security, simulation, and information technology.
ASELSAN: A leading Turkish defense industry company specialized in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems.

👥 People:
Abbas Çolak: Navy Commander, the leader of TCG Preveze.

🔠 Acronyms:
NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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17/03/2024

🚚💨 From Turkey to the Global Stage: The Export Success of National Armored Vehicles! In 2023, Otokar shined in the military vehicle segment, achieving sales of armored vehicles to 7 new countries. 🌍🛡️

Since the early 1990s, Otokar has been producing its own design of military armored vehicles, marking Turkey's first tactical armored vehicle export and over the years, created original tracked and wheeled armored vehicle families. 🏭🔧 It also achieved success in developing unmanned heavy-class ground vehicles, reaching a production capacity of up to 700 tactical armored vehicles per year! 💪🚀

Last year, exporting to 41 countries, with a 43% increase in unit sales and a turnover of 5.66 billion Turkish Lira, Otokar crowned its success with innovations like the new ARMA II armored combat vehicle and ALPAR unmanned ground vehicle. 🏹🛠️

🌐 Otokar has demonstrated Turkey's strength on the global stage by securing a €130 million order for ARMA 6x6 vehicles from Estonia and signing a $136 million contract for 4x4 armored vehicles with another international client. 🤝🌟

👉 Company:
Otokar: Turkey's 100% domestically funded giant in automotive and defense industry.

🔗 For more details: www.millimudafaa.com

16/03/2024

🚀 ASELSAN's Latest Triumph: ASELPOD Targeting Pod Takes the Global Stage! 🌍✨

Pride of Turkey in defense technologies, ASELSAN, has scored yet another international success with its ASELPOD Targeting Pod! 🛩️🎯 Thanks to the indigenous Environmental Conditioning Unit, combat aircraft now boast enhanced precision imaging capabilities. This innovation cements 's success in mass production and export.

🔧 Supported by Ankara's innovative force, Anova R&D Technologies, this project is the brainchild of 250 engineering minds. The domestically developed Environmental Conditioning Unit (ECU) boosts targeting abilities while reducing foreign dependency and cutting costs. 🌟

ASELPOD shines day and night, under all weather conditions, serving as the eyes and ears of the Turkish Air Force. Equipped with advanced features like laser illumination, multi-target tracking, and digital video recording, ASELPOD elevates operational effectiveness to new heights. 🚀🎥

This innovation underscores Turkey's technological independence and innovative approach on the global defense industry stage. Through nationalization and localization efforts, the Turkish defense industry's position in the international competition is further solidified. 💼🌐

👉 Company:
ASELSAN: Leading defense industry company in Turkey.
Anova R&D Technologies: Ankara-based firm producing localization and nationalization projects across a wide range from defense industry to energy sector.

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