(Asien) Türkische Streitkräfte

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Man fliegt die Phantom nicht weil man nicht eine ausreichende Anzahl F-16 beschaffen konnte, sondern weil man aus dem F-35 Programm ausgeschlossen wurde.

Der Ersatz der Phantom hätte schon zum Zeitpunkt des Terminator-Upgrades geschehen müssen, einige Jahre später erfolgte dann ja tatsächlich die Beschaffung weiterer F-16 explizit als Überbrückungslösung zur F-35. Zwischenzeitlich ging es mit der Ausmusterung der Aufklärervariante der Phantom ja auch ziemlich schnell. Insofern ist das Argument wenig stichhaltig.

Die türkische Luftwaffe verfügt über ungefähr 240 F-16 C/D der Konfigurationen Block 30/40/50 & 50+ mit CFT, dass ist genug für ein Mehrzweckkampfflugzeug. Es fehlen mehr Flugzeuge die für Luftüberlegenheit geeignet sind und Jabos vergleichbar der F15 E die eine hohe Waffenlast tragen können.

Beides ist aber die Phantom nicht, deren Einsatzprofil entspricht im wesentlichen dem der F-16 und hätte ohne Probleme durch diese ersetzt werden können. Mit Zulauf der F-35 hätten die ältesten Maschinen (die aktuell ja auch schon weit über 30 Jahre alt sind) ersetzt werden können. Das Problem war aber immer die fehlenden Mittel um für eine ausreichende Ausstattung zu sorgen. Und deshalb bin ich gespannt, wie sich die Beschaffung des Kaan letztlich gestalten wird. Ich gehe durchaus davon aus, dass wir auch in zwanzig Jahren noch F-16 und Eurofighter (so die Beschaffung reibungslos verläuft) im Dienst der türkischen Luftwaffe sehen werden.

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New Turkish F-16 Plan Lowers the Budget
27 Nov 2024, 13:14 3 mins

Air Ammunition Modernisation
New Turkish F-16 Plan Lowers the Budget
Turkiye cut F-16 procurement budgets without giving up on missiles and ammunition. The new plan without modernisation kits is limited to $7 billion.
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler presented the ministry’s 2025 budget to the Parliament and provided detailed information about the most recent procurement programmes.
It is known that Turkish–U.S. negotiations over F-16 procurement have been at a stall for a long time. The U.S. DSCA announced the procurement plans with $23 billion on January 26, 2024. The initial plan included the procurement of 40 F-16 Vipers, modernisation kits to upgrade 79 F-16 jets to Block 70 level, and various missiles and ammunition.
According to Güler’s statement, Turkiye will acquire 40 F-16 Viper as planned. The modernisation kits are no longer in the interest as Turkiye will continue with the Özgür Project. Turkiye will also acquire ammunition and missiles.

https://turdef.com/article/new-turkish-f...the-budget

Turkiye Changes its F-16 Block 70 and F-35 Strategy
27 Nov 2024, 00:18 3 mins

Air Weapon / Missile Modernisation
Turkiye Changes its F-16 Block 70 and F-35 Strategy
Speaking at the Committee on Plan and Budget, Turkish Minister of Defence Yaşar Güler signalled a possible change of strategy on F-35 fighters and F-16s.

During his speech, Güler gave an update regarding the U.S.’s stance on the delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye:

“After we developed the KAAN fighter jet, the U.S. officials have changed their mind regarding the F-35. They are now saying that they can deliver the jets. We re-sent our offer for F-35.”

In response to a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly’s question on whether Turkiye will re-join the F-35 production line, Güler said:

“We insisted on our share of the production line being given back and sent our request for 40 F-35 fighter jets.”

In an exclusive interview, U.S. sources answering TurDef’s inquiry regarding the possibility of Turkiye returning to the F-35 JSF programme stated that Turkiye’s previous role as an essential industrial partner in the program, from producing central fuselages to being even a sole component supplier is acknowledged. The sources added that growing global demand for the F-35 could open room for renewed Turkish involvement.

https://turdef.com/article/turkiye-chang...5-strategy

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Turkiye to Buy RAF’s Second-Hand C-130J Super Hercules
01 Dec 2024, 19:54 2 mins

Air Logistics
Turkiye to Buy RAF’s Second-Hand C-130J Super Hercules
It has been reported by Scramble that Turkiye has accepted to purchase 12 used C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from Royal Air Force of United Kingdom.

As reported by Scramble, Turkiye is on the verge of enhancing its tactical airlift capabilities by acquiring 12 ex-Royal Air Force (RAF) C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft. The aircraft is currently based in Cambridge and was taken out of service in June 2022 and formally retired in June 2023.

https://turdef.com/article/turkiye-to-bu...r-hercules

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Turkish Army Practices Artillery-UAV Teaming
07 Dec 2024, 01:26 1 min

Land Unmanned Systems
Turkish Army Practices Artillery-UAV Teaming
In a recent training, the Turkish Army used various artillery pieces with cueing from UAVs.

As part of the operational readiness inspections, Land Forces; “Artillery Fire and UAV and Artillery Fire Regulation Training” was conducted by the 102nd Artillery Regiment Command.

T-155 Fırtına 155 mm and M110A2 203 mm SPGs were present in the training.

Non-line-of-sight observation/ranging with UAVs has become a point of interest for the armies since the Russo-Ukrainian War. The UAVs are utilised to increase the accuracy of artillery guns, rockets, and even automatic grenade launchers by providing real-time position information.

While the types of UAVs used haven’t been disclosed, HAVELSAN’s BAHA and Baykar Kalkan VTOL UAVs are among the possibilities.

https://turdef.com/article/turkish-army-...av-teaming

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Meteksan Delivers MERT Electronic Attack System to TAF
29 Dec 2024, 22:01 2 mins

E/W
Meteksan Delivers MERT Electronic Attack System to TAF TurDef

Meteksan Defence informed through social media that it delivered its MERT Electronic Attack System to the Turkish Armed Forces in 2024.
The MERT Electronic Attack System was designed and developed as an Electronic Attack (ET) system with portable features that can instantly monitor the entire frequency band it covers. It has a reactive jamming architecture in the entire band, supports new-generation hybrid jamming techniques that support automatic operating modes, can apply new-generation smart attack techniques and digital jamming waveforms according to the target, and prevents the communication of target elements from a distance while providing friendly frequency protection.
The portable system, developed to meet different operational needs, can be easily installed in a fixed configuration on the mast or used mobile by being integrated into the vehicle.
The MERT system was developed to be effective against future threats by simultaneously supporting the entire frequency band with high-tech frequency hopping military radios, navigation systems, mobile networks, drone control bands, and amateur radio bands, in addition to today's current targets.

https://turdef.com/article/meteksan-deli...tem-to-taf

United Kingdom Convinces France for Meteor Sale to Turkiye
29 Dec 2024, 22:36 2 mins

Weapon / Missile
United Kingdom Convinces France for Meteor Sale to Turkiye TurDef
The United Kingdom has convinced France to sell Meteor ramjet missiles to Turkiye. This step will allow the arming of Turkish Eurofighter jets with BVRAAMs.

Two sentences in Milliyet Newspaper writer Özay Şendir’s column contain important information about the Turkish Air Force. Şendir announced the latest developments with the following statement: “The latest information from the United Kingdom shows that another very difficult obstacle has been overcome. It shows that London has convinced Paris to sell Meteor missiles to Turkiye and that the Turkish-Greek balance will be re-balanced in the air.” Şendir included some of the technical features of the Meteor missile in this article, including information on the No-Escape Zone, and explained why it is important for the Turkish Air Force.

https://turdef.com/article/united-kingdo...to-turkiye

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Maiden Flight of the Turkish Air Force’s Hürkuş II Aircraft
30 Dec 2024, 13:44 3 mins

Air
Maiden Flight of the Turkish Air Force’s Hürkuş 2 Aircraft TurDef
Turkish Aerospace announced on social media that the Hürkuş aircraft, which will be used to train Turkish Air Force pilots, had completed its first flight.

In a statement on social media, TUSAŞ stated, “HÜRKUŞ, which will be delivered to our Air Force for the training of our pilots, successfully completed its flight.” The statement included the following technical information about the flight.

✅6,500 feet altitude

✅ 140-knot speed

✅20 minutes flight time

TUSAŞ General Manager Dr. Mehmet Demiroğlu, who made a statement about the flight on his account, said, “HÜRKUŞ, which will enter the inventory of our Air Force in a short time, successfully completed its flight. Seeing our dreams come true one by one shows how close we are to our future goals.”

Demiroğlu also referred to the terrorist attack on TUSAŞ in October and said, “HURKUŞ proudly carried the picture drawn by the daughter of our colleague Ms Zahide, who was martyred in the treacherous terrorist attack.

https://turdef.com/article/maiden-flight...i-aircraft

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https://x.com/clashreport/status/1874703486262370569

Ein Video das die Zerstörung einer Kamikaze Drohne der PKK durch das Korkut SPAAG zeigt.

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TAF Receives ASELSAN’s Puhu Electronic Warfare System
06 Jan 2025, 17:33 2 mins

E/W Communication
TSK Receives ASELSAN’s Puhu Electronic Warfare System TurDef
Ministry of Defence stated that ASELSAN delivered the Electronic Warfare System to the TAF. The new deliveries of the PUHU-3LT system were made to the army.
According to the information provided by the Ministry of National Defence, ASELSAN delivered the Electronic Warfare System to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF). The new deliveries of the PUHU-3LT system were made to the Land Forces Command.

According to the statement made by the Press Advisor of the Ministry of National Defence, Admiral Zeki Aktürk, at the weekly press briefing, “MİLKED” has been added to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) inventory. Regarding the subject, ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol said on social media: “May our PUHU 3-LT Electronic Support Systems (MİLKED), the ACVs … bring good luck to our heroic soldiers.”

PUHU 3-LT (Mobile V/UHF Electronic Support System) was developed to provide electronic support against target V/UHF communications. The System detects and tracks target communications, monitors and analyzes signals, and estimates signal direction and location with algorithms. PUHU-3 LT, PUHU-1, and PUHU-2 from the PUHU family are also in the TSK inventory.

https://turdef.com/article/taf-receives-...are-system

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ASAL Delivers PUHU C75 Cargo Drone to Turkish Forces
08 Jan 2025, 13:20 2 mins

Unmanned Systems
DASAL Delivers PUHU C75 Cargo Drone to Turkish Forces TurDef
DASAL, a subsidiary of Altınay Savunma Group, has integrated the 75 kg PUHU C75 cargo drone for the Turkish Armed Forces. The drone will be in service soon.

DASAL, a drone solutions specialist within Altınay Savunma Group, has announced the imminent integration of the PUHU C75 cargo drone, which has a payload capacity of 75 kg.


Burak Mercan, CEO of Altınay Savunma Teknolojileri, has spoken to Anadolu News Agency and clarified that DASAL, founded in 2019 in partnership with ASELSAN, is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altınay. DASAL focuses on a range of innovative products, including light and heavy drones, and carries out six major projects in parallel.
In addition, the FALCON-DAD anti-drone project and drones mounted on armoured vehicles are in the final stages of development and are expected to enter service in 2025. These solutions aim to respond to airborne threats and improve the security of military convoys.

https://turdef.com/article/dasal-deliver...ish-forces

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BMC Delivers Kirpi II 4X4 MRAP with Indigenous Tuna Engine
09 Jan 2025, 10:00 2 mins

Land Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Engine and Transmission
BMC Delivers Kirpi II 4X4 APC with Indigenous Tuna Engine TurDef
The Turkish Defence Ministry announced that Kirpi II 4X4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)s are received to the Turkish Armed Forces after acceptance inspections were completed.

https://turdef.com/article/bmc-delivers-...una-engine

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Turkiye Commissions HİSAR-O Air Defence System Into Service
25 Jan 2025, 12:38 2 mins
Turkiye
Weapon / Missile
Turkiye Commissions HİSAR-O Air Defence System Into Service TurDef
MSB has announced that the HİSAR-O Medium Altitude Air Defence Missile System will be included in the Turkish Armed Forces’ inventory.

The announcement was made during the Ministry’s weekly press briefing by Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, Press and Public Relations Counsellor and Ministry Spokesperson.

Rear Admiral Aktürk detailed the addition of several defence products to the Turkish Land Forces Command’s inventory.

T-70 General-Purpose Helicopters (Based on Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk due to TUHP)

Next-Generation T-155 Fırtına Self-Propelled Howitzers

Medium Altitude Air Defence Missile System (HİSAR-O)

Modern Infantry Rifle (MPT-76 MH)

https://turdef.com/article/turkiye-commi...to-service

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Is the Turkish Navy Considering Nuclear Submarines ?
27 Jan 2025, 15:12 5 mins
Turkiye
Analysis Navy / Maritime
Is the Turkish Navy Considering Nuclear Submarines? TurDef
By Özgür Ekşi

In the October 2024 issue (No. 656) of the Turkish Naval Forces Magazine (Deniz Kuvvetleri Dergisi), an article titled “The Impact of Nuclear-Powered Submarines on the Theatre of War” examined the historical and global applications of nuclear submarines. Of particular interest to Turkiye was the section on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) under the subheading “The Development of Nuclear Energy and Small Modular Reactors”.


The article highlighted the strategic advantage for nations developing SMR technology, noting that such advancements could position these countries as leaders in the energy market. Turkiye was mentioned as committed to R&D efforts in SMR development, particularly focusing on Molten Salt Reactors. While this commitment is noteworthy, it falls short of being a concrete indication of an interest in nuclear-powered submarines.

Challenges and Opportunities in Nuclear-Powered Submarine Acquisition
Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines presents both strategic benefits and significant challenges. Beyond the substantial financial cost of procurement and operation, transitioning from conventional systems to nuclear propulsion marks a crucial step toward becoming a global maritime power.

https://turdef.com/article/is-the-turkis...submarines