DESAN and ÖZATA cut the steel for Logistic Support Tankers
The Istanbul-based DESAN and ÖZATA Shipyards programme partnership started the construction of Logistic Support Tankers (LST) for the Turkish Navy.
SSB News
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Şeref Can: Mass production started in the Özgür Project
Abdurrahman Şeref Can said that the F-16 aircraft, the components whose design was completed, were purchased and fitted to the aircraft.
Country
SSB will provide consultancy services abroad
According to the information published in the official newspaper published today, “defence industry consultants” will be appointed in nine countries.
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye and UAE to strengthen defence industry cooperation
Turkiye and the UAE make an effort to strengthen cooperation in the defence industry. TAWAZUN Economic Council and UAE company executives visited SSB.
Country
SSB is renamed Defence Industry Agency
The Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) has changed its english name and became Defence Industry Agency. The name in Turkish remained the same.
Country
SSB President Demir announced the 2021 sector with figures
President of SSB Demir spoke at the opening of the 4th Defence Industry Meetings organised in cooperation with the Istanbul Chamber of Industry and SAHA.
Engine and Transmission
Demir; Altay MBT will have an exclusive power pack
President of Defence Industries Professor İsmail Demir stated that Altay Main Battle Tank (MBT) engine tests continue.
Weapon / Missile
GÖKDENİZ CIWS Passed the tests, waiting for integration
ASELSAN’s product, which provides a Close Air Defence System (CIWS) to naval vessels, Gökdeniz, has passed the tests carried out on the ship.
E/W
Demir: The Delivery of VURAL Radar E/W Systems is Completed
Defence Industry President Ismail Demir announced that the last batch of Radar Electronic Warfare systems Vural had been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces.
Air
Regional / Strategy
UK Calls India to join the TEMPEST
Britain and India will strengthen their defence and security ties, to develop combat jet technology, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced.
Country
Demir's new target in exports: to exceed $ 4 Billion
President of SSB Demir said, “We aim to reach over 4 billion dollars by working together. We will see this leap gradually.”
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Defence Ministry: Drifting Mine Detections are Successful
The Ministry of Defence (MSB/MoD) announced that the drifting naval mine detection tests were completed. Tests are conducted with SAR systems on ANKA-B UAVs
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
ANKA UAVs can Detect Naval Mines Now
SSB President Demir said that Turkish UAVs had gained new capabilities. Meteksan’s MILSAR will detect naval mines that pose threats to maritime.
Unmanned Systems
STM Delivers new KARGU Drones to TAF
STM has made new deliveries of the rotary-wing attack drone KARGU to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF).
Weapon / Missile
Roketsan Introduced Çakır, Medium Range cruise Missile
Roketsan's CEO İkinci introduced its medium-range cruise missile Çakır at a press conference which can be launched from fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.
Air
Turkish Air Force Completed its A400M Fleet
Turkey became the first country to complete its A400M fleet as it received the long waited for the tenth and last aircraft.
