12.12.2006, 14:09
Zitat:Turkish Engineers Produce New Electronic Jamming Device Against Terrorist AttacksQuelle: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.anatoliantimes.com/hbr2.asp?id=154912">http://www.anatoliantimes.com/hbr2.asp?id=154912</a><!-- m -->
ANKARA - A Turkish electronics company has produced a new jammer to prevent remote-controlled terrorist bomb attacks, a company official told the AA.
The new device, "Savar" (the Turkish equivalent for repeller), incorporated into a single unit various jamming systems used in different parts of world, and was produced by Turkish engineers with 100 percent Turkish capital, the company official said who asked for anonymity because of corporate security and secrecy.
The official also said that the project, which cost about 1 million USD, has drawn much international attention as the Japanese, Korean and the British offered cooperation.
The new jammer covers a 30 km perimeter and proved effective on tests against all sorts of remote-controlled explosives operated by cell phones and systems using radio frequencies.
Published: 12/11/2006
Zitat:TAI WILL REALIZE THE AVIONIC MODERNIZATION OF TUAF C130 AIRCRAFTQuelle: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.tai.com.tr/en_haber_guncel.aspx?id=51">http://www.tai.com.tr/en_haber_guncel.aspx?id=51</a><!-- m -->
In accordance with the resolution of the Defense Industry Executive Committee, held in February 2006, TUSAŞ Aerospace Industries (TAI) was assigned as the prime contractor of the “Erciyes Program,” which comprises the avionics system modernization of 13 C-130 aircraft that are in the inventory of the Turkish Air Force Command (TuAF). The contract, regarding the program, was signed between the Undersecretary for Defense Industries (SSM) and TAI at a ceremony held at SSM on 1 December 2006.
The prototype phase of the program, which is planned to last 56 months, includes the modernization of two aircraft at TAI’s facilities and will be completed in 30 months. The remaining 11 aircraft will be modernized at TuAF 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Center under the supervision and responsibility of TAI.