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AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. SERDAR DEMİREL – DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRIES VOLUME 11 ISSUE 73 YEAR 2017 ISSN 1306 5998 THE NEXT BIG THING: HAVELSAN’S SIMULATORS ARE ATTRACTING THE WORLD’S ATTENTION SSM RELEASES 2016 ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT OTOKAR’S OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE UAE STM CYBER FUSION CENTER INTERCEPTING CYBER THREATS TURKISH DEFENSE POWERHOUSES FNSS AND SSM TEAM UP FOR LOCAL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION TO ZAHA PROGRAM
VOLUME: 11 ISSUE: 73 YEAR: 2017
ISSN 1306 5998
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6 Resolute Commitment with a Common Purpose - 72 STM Published Cyber Threat Report
Promoting Turkey’s National Interest with Long Term
and Strategic Defense Industry Plans 73 Turkish Land Forces Inventory Fortified with Cobra-
II
26 SSM Releases 2016 Annual Activity Report
74 Defense Industry Teknokent Companies Coalesce at
32 Otokar’s World-Class Status Reinforced with ‘Al the TSSK 4th Project Market
Jasoor’ - The Gulf Region’s RABDAN 8x8 – A Colossal
Deal Brimming with New Market Opportunities 78 Turkish Industry Determined to Stay Competitive
OSSA 4th Ordinary General Assembly Convened
36 2016 TOBB Defense Industry Council Assembly
Meeting Convened in Ankara 81 Havelsan Develops Unique Products in Cyber
Security
42 The Next Big Thing: Havelsan’s Simulators are
Attracting the World’s Attention 82 Change Itself is an Opportunity to Bring new Actors
together – An Interview with ATC’s President Howard
51 STM Cyber Fusion Center Intercepting Cyber Beasey
Threats
85 Harp ArGe Electromagnetic Anti-Drone System
53 Turkish Defense Powerhouses FNSS and SSM Team Exported to Azerbaijan
up for Local Design and Production to ZAHA Program
86 New Chairman on Aselsan Board of Directors
54 Meteksan Defense Surfacing on the Global Stage
with its Damage Control Simulator – Securing a Sale to 86 Havelsan Ordinary General Meeting Concluded
the Republic of Korea Navy
87 A New Chairman of the TAI Board of Directors and
55 High Tech Mast Systems Set for Mass Production in New Members Appointed
2017
87 Changing of Hands - Selex ES Turkey Changes
56 Austal -The Australian Shipbuilder with a Proud Management
History of Success in Turkey, Positioned for Future
Opportunities
87 New Appointment to AYESAŞ and Vestel Defense
Companies
58 Submarine Rescue Ship MOSHIP TCG “Alemdar” 88 CTech Introducing its Products and Technologies at
Delivered to Turkish Navy
Winter Drill 2017
60 Turboshaft Engine Development Project Contract 88 TAI Awarded Invention Award at the Istanbul
Signed Between TEI and SSM
International Invention Fair
60 BAE Systems Signs Heads of Agreement for a Future 89 Teknopark Istanbul - The 3rd Golden Cube Award
Contract with TAI for TF-X Program
Ceremony
61 Nurol Makina’s First Export to North Africa – 89 Ares Shipyard Stride Out in Maritime Industry
Successful Ejder Yalçın Vehicle Gains Attention in New
Markets 90 12th Round of Pakistan-Turkey High Level Military
Dialogue Group Meeting Held in Pakistan
61 Splendid Match worth Millions - TAI and Sikorsky
Aircraft 90 Lockheed Martin Introduces Paragon Direct Attack
Munition
62 Inauguration of Shooting Range and Test Center
63 The Countdown for Hürkuş-C to Begin Combatant 91 Ambitions Soar as Young Ladies from Area High
Schools Participate in TEI’s Women of Aviation
Tasks
Worldwide Week
64 IDEX 2017 – Dominant Middle East Defense Fair 92 Rolls-Royce Announces Investment in Research &
65 Otokar is now Closer to its Users in the Gulf Region Development for Ship Intelligence
66 Sarsılmaz Ramp Up MPT-76 Modern Infantry Rifle 93 Lockheed Martin to Deliver World Record-Setting
60kW Laser to U.S. Army
66 Aselsan and STM - Contract Inked for an Electronic
Warfare System 93 Raytheon Awarded Contract to Provide the Qatar
with Early Warning Radar System
66 Two More Successful Deliveries to Qatar MoI
94 Honeywell Forecasts 3,900 to 4,400 Global
67 Sikorsky Transfers S-70i Helicopter to Aselsan for Helicopter Deliveries Over Next Five Years
Turkish Utility Helicopter Program Development
95 F-35 Successfully Conducts First Firings of MBDA’s
68 Significant Progress Achieved in the Emergency ASRAAM
Physical Security System Project at the Turkey – Syria
Border 96 SpaceDataHighway to Reach Asia-Pacific
69 Full Steam Ahead – “Korkut” Serial Production 96 Leonardo-Finmeccanica: Successful first Flight for
Commences the new Aermacchi M-345
70 Power Pack Development Contract Terminated
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TF-X Program Gaining Momentum
Ayşe Evers
Publisher & Editor in Chief
The final decision on selecting a partner was reached within the context of the TF-X program and the contract was
signed with BAE Systems.
The project setup was built on the philosophy of developing the TF-X aircraft by utilizing BAE’s existing technologies
(Background IP) as well and through the collaborative activities of BAE and Turkish engineers based on the domestic
joint responsibilities principle. In accordance with the project model, a design organization will be established within TAI’s
premises and BAE will conduct the leadership of certain design groups and TAI will be the leader of some other groups.
G2G level negotiations between Turkey and the UK played an important role. In this way, the establishment of
cooperation at a strategic level through the Exchange of Letters method between both countries at the Defense Ministry
level was planned in order to facilitate project activities throughout the project; priorities such as obtaining export licenses
and accelerating technology sharing and the obtaining of export licenses. Thus, the risks that may arise as part of the
project will be minimized with the support provided by the British governmental authorities and at the same time the
infrastructure and facilities.
Engine selection is an issue for the next phase. It is stated that regarding the selection of the off-the-shelf engines and
indigenous engines, Turkey requires a hybrid solution and many existing off-the-shelf products are not fully capable of
ensuring the performance that Turkey desires. It is mentioned that the solution will be jointly developed by Turkish industry
and the engine company then it will be submitted to the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries for approval.
Within the concept of the TF-X program a significant number of human resources will be required for the following
phases. In this respect, with the launch of the project’s design stage, numerous engineers from BAE Systems who are
experienced in the design of fighter jets will be coming to Ankara and collaborating with the experienced engineers at
TAI. Within the framework of our cooperation with BAE Systems, providing “on the job training” to Turkish engineers is
planned as well. In this context, with the launch of the project, numerous TAI engineers will be simultaneously assigned at
the facilities of BAE Systems (without being limited only to T-FX) for on the job training purposes and will be performing
tasks and gaining experience there.
Within the scope of this project, studies are being carried out on determining which requirements would be covered
by the available sub systems or off-the-shelf commercial products by projections on technologies which are to be utilized
in the 2030s. The in-depth analysis will be made within this context regarding which technologies should be adopted
indigenously as Turkey’s main objective is to put forth an Indigenous Fighter Jet designed fully in accordance with the
requirements of the Turkish Air Forces.
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Resolute Commitment with a
Common Purpose - Promoting
Turkey’s National Interest with
Long Term and Strategic Defense
Industry Plans
In this exclusive interview, Deputy Undersecretary for Defense Industries Mr. Serdar Demirel shares in
depth insight into the impressive and growing list of Defense Industry products coming out of Turkey.
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Defence Turkey: Mr. Serdar
Demirel first of all we would
like to thank you for your
time. There have been some
changes in the responsibilities
and organizational structure of
the Deputy Undersecretary for
Defense Industries in the recent
period. Within this context, could
you please inform us on the new
structure?
Due to the accelerated work
pace and increased responsibilities
of the Undersecretariat for Defense
Industries within the previous
year, making several changes
became inevitable. The fifth Deputy
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Undersecretary was appointed
last summer in order to balance
the workload between the Deputy Eagle aircrafts (the initial deliveries of the Command Control Aircrafts
Undersecretaries. Within this context, which were made before 2016) were Logistical Support Project, and
the Land Platforms Department and accomplished within 2016. Electronic Warfare, Test and
Department of Helicopters, where I Within the scope of the auxiliary Training Field (EHTES) Logistical
was assigned previously as a Deputy ships program executed by our Support Project were signed
Undersecretary separated and Undersecretariat in line with the by the Department of Logistics
Deputy Undersecretariat incorporate requirement of the Naval Forces under the auspices of our Deputy
in the Department of Unmanned and Command and as part of the Undersecretariat. Presently the
Smart Systems and Department of Submarine Rescue Mother Ship activities regarding the Long Horizon
Logistics. In this way, our Deputy Project (MOSHIP), the test activities Logistical Support Project, Coast
Undersecretariat now collaborates were completed and as you know Guard Boats’ Stabilized Machine
mostly with the Air and Naval Forces the vessel’s acceptance was Gun Platform (STAMP) Systems
and Coast Guard Commands and the made on 28 January 2017 with a Logistical Support Project, Project for
Departments of Land Platforms and commissioning under the name Acquiring Depot Level Maintenance
Helicopters which used to generally ‘TCG Alemdar’. Capability for the PT6 Series
cooperate with the Land Forces and In addition, within 2016, as part Engines, Project for Acquiring the
Gendarmerie General Command are of the New Type Patrol Boat Project, Depot Level Maintenance Capability
now under the auspices of another the Final Delivery of the 16th Boat for the Airborne Early Warning and
Deputy Undersecretariat. (the last boat) was completed. Control Aircraft, Kornet-E Anti-
Defence Tu r k e y : The Within the scope of the 25–Tons tank Weapon System Logistical
Departments of Fixed-Wing Coast Guard Boat Project, the initial Support Project, 2nd Lot Tactical
Platforms, Naval Platforms, and acceptance of the 17th Boat (last UAV (MALE) Direct Procurement
Unmanned-Smart Systems and boat) was accomplished and the Program–GÖZCÜ Logistical Support
Logistics are executing critical Final Acceptance of the 13th – 16th Project, New Generation Basic
system and platform projects Boats were accomplished. Finally, Trainer Aircraft Hürkuş-B Logistical
under your responsibility. In this within the framework of the SAR 33 Support Project, Bora Logistical
regard, could you please evaluate Boat’s Modernization Project, the Support Project, Emergency
the latest status of the product- Final Acceptance of all boats (five Manned Reconnaissance Aircraft
platform deliveries, programs in boats in total) were completed. Logistical Support Project are being
the serial production stage and the The Unmanned Air Vehicle conducted.
development programs conducted systems developed as part of the As the expert in the areas of
in 2016? Bayraktar TB2 Tactical Unmanned effective life cycle and logistics
Within the scope of the Erciyes Air Vehicle Development Project management, our Department of
Project, in which the avionic were initially delivered to the Land Logistics is providing the necessary
systems of the C-130 aircrafts in the Forces Command and in 2016 support to the Turkish Main Battle
Air Forces Command’s inventory they were delivered to the Security Tank (Altay) Project, Indigenous
were modernized, the tests on General Directorate. Helicopter Development Project,
one prototype were successfully The acceptance tests of the KARAOK Short Range man portable
completed and its delivery was unmanned air vehicle system in Anti-Tank Missile Project, Anti-Tank
accomplished in December operative class ANKA developed Vehicle (STA) Project, AKYA Project
2016. Upon the completion of within the scope of the Indigenous phase-2 and Early Warning and
the prototype stage, the serial Turkish Unmanned Air Vehicle Radar Systems Phase-1 Projects.
modernization activities of the (MALE-Class) Development Project Defence Turkey: Which
aircrafts were initiated. Moreover, was also completed successfully. system and product deliveries
the final deliveries of the Peace The contracts regarding are planned for 2017 by the
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Departments of Fixed-Wing, Naval to designing its own frigate. Development activities and
Platforms, Smart and Unmanned The deliveries of 2 vessels as deliveries are progressing for
Systems operating under your part of the Landing Ship Tank (LST) diversified requirements of the
responsibility? Also, in which - Amphibious Ship Project, the first Turkish Armed Forces for the smaller
areas will new procurements and of the 2 ships as part of the Logistical class of UAV programs.
new projects be initiated? Support Ship Project are expected Defence Turkey: You always
We plan to realize 2 deliveries in to be delivered to the Naval Forces mention that life cycle costs and
2017 as part of the A400M program. Command in 2017. As part of the management should be more
The activities for the acceptance 25-Ton Coast Guard Boat Project, effectively implemented in the
tests of the first delivery are about the Final Acceptance of the 17th defense systems programs, at
to be launched. Moreover, within Boat (the last one) is planned to be the same time claiming that the
the scope of the Erciyes Project completed in March. Performance Based Logistics
the serial modernization of the Within the scope of the Rescue applications should become more
aircrafts and their delivery to the Air and Towing Vessel Project (KURYED) widespread. To this end, within the
Forces Command are planned to be being carried out for the Naval preparatory stage, which type of
initiated. Forces Command and the Seismic a model is in discussion to guide,
On the other hand, I am delighted Research Vessel Project for fulfilling support and encourage the sector
to announce to Defence Turkey the requirements of the General in line with the Logistics Road
readers that the first armed test Directorate of Mineral Research and Map? Could you please share the
flights and launching test of the Exploration, the Harbor and Sea current status with us; its pros
prototype of Hürkuş-C, which is Acceptance Tests of the vessels are and cons as well as the ideal
the Hürkuş Training Aircraft’s armed ongoing. In this context, delivery of structure?
close air support configuration, will the 2 vessels as part of KURYED As the Undersecretariat, our
be initiated in April. and Seismic Research Vessel to main approach regarding logistics
As you may recall from previous the Naval Forces are expected to is maintaining the support of the
years, Baykar TB2 Unmanned Air be commissioned in the first half weapon system in the inventory
Vehicle’s entry into the inventory, of 2017. Additionally, we aim to through effective and optimum cost
in pursuit of its armed version was finalize the evaluations of the bidding and integrating this into the design
rapidly designed, integrated and put regarding the Research Vessel and of the weapon system, thus enabling
into service. Based on this, I would Fleet Replenishment Ship Project in the user’s focus on its primary
like to underline that the design of 2017 and submit them to the Defense tasks. To this end, we attach great
new weapon systems and their entry Industry Executive Committee. The importance to the identification of
into inventory require great effort deliveries in respect to the Bayraktar the logistical supportability criteria
and patience. Then again, following TB2 Tactical UAV (Pist) Development even from the design stage in order
the launch of the first product and Project will proceed throughout the to provide input to the design. As
the acquisition of the capability, the year as well. commonly known, the principle of
derived products can be rapidly Within the scope of the Mini Performance Based Logistics (PDL)
designed and manufactured. In this UAV Project, which is one of our first is to enhance the reliability of the
context, I expect that we will see novel unmanned air vehicle systems, system by committing to the user
many new and improved products previously entered into the inventory a certain level of combat readiness
based on the capabilities acquired of the Land Forces Command and of the weapon system. At this very
through the Altay Main Battle Tank new deliveries are planned to be point, we are exerting efforts toward
and Indigenous Helicopter programs. accomplished within 2017. the development of the ‘indigenous
In respect to MILGEM Corvette, quite Within the scope of the ANKA product support strategies’
some time has passed since the first serial production projects, based which are capable of utilizing the
delivery but with the involvement of on the capabilities gained through manufacturer’s knowledge of the
the private shipyards in the process the Indigenous Turkish Unmanned system, comprising of the PDL
I am confident that soon we will be Air Vehicle (MALE) Development approach as well as the existing
able to announce achievements in Project, the air vehicles equipped facilities and capabilities in the
export activities. However, it is an with various payloads and the related military factories and our shipyards.
undeniable fact that the experience ground systems will be delivered Surely, our Undersecretariat’s role
gained in maritime fields are utilized within 2017. here mostly consists of the inclusionISSUE 73/2017 9 DEFENCE TURKEY
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of the system’s supportability to
its design and the development of
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contract models in which the system
designers / manufacturers will also
be in charge of the logistical support
of the system.
While developing product
support strategies, we aim to build
a close coordination between the
industry, procurement authority and
end users, and set up models that
analyze feedback from application
in the field, breakdown or error
frequencies and any other types of
data analyses within this process.
C o n s e q u e n t l y, our
Undersecretariat works in close
collaboration with both the industry
and end users as well as the research
institutions and is continuing ‘original product support strategies’ Models, either implemented or
preparations for the Life Cycle and we are striving to utilize a planned to be implemented, by our
Management Conference which logistical support approach designed Undersecretariat are as follows:
is planned to be held this May and to combine the capacities of the ›› Industry’s planning towards the
which all the related shareholders will public and private sectors allowing supportability of products after the
attend. The most important output all the stakeholders to focus on guarantee period and being active in
of this Conference is to establish a their own capabilities to achieve the area of logistical support, rather
Life Cycle Management Platform in performance targets identified in line than just focusing on the production
which all shareholders will participate with a long term product support and delivery,
and execute workshops in certain strategy encompassing all phases ›› Regarding the development
areas and thus create a working of the project life cycle. projects, transfer of the procurement
environment for the activities of The main objective of the authority’s criteria to design in a way
this platform and joint actions of Logistical Support Models, also that includes the supportability criteria
the shareholders in line with the bearing in mind today’s operations, and building the optimal model by
determined targets. I believe that is to provide the availability of the benefiting from the experiences
the participation in this conference products and systems in a cost- acquired through similar projects,
and platform will be useful in respect effective manner and in line with the ›› Maintaining long term relations
to reaching a better understanding performance criteria. PDL’s main -bearing in mind their effect on the
of our Undersecretariat’s logistical objective is to maintain readiness. costs- with the subcontractors within
support approach and for the Undoubtedly, our companies the supply chain,
exchange of ideas with the are expected to establish effective ›› Maintaining the coordination between
shareholders directly related with the supply chains, and while developing the manufacturer and the system
subject. The essential outcome of the product support strategies, it after the guarantee period, making
Conference and the Platform is the is necessary to establish close long term logistical support contracts
adoption of decisions concerning the coordination with the industry, the that will enable the execution of the
implementation and their realization requirements of authorities and maintenance of the systems in an
by all relevant shareholders, our the end users, analyzing data such affordable manner with the desired
Undersecretariat being first and as the frequency of failures as well level of performance,
foremost. as other valuable feedback and ›› Of course, finally, our companies need
Defence Turkey: The information from the field. Within to take an active role in the field of
Performance Based Logistics this process will focus on activities logistic support, by taking into account
issue has been on the agenda of for developing new technology and the achievements attained thus far, in
the Undersecretariat for a long new capabilities. order to further the sustainability of
while and we know it is being Defense companies in United our defense industry.
implemented in certain successful States, UK and similar countries Defence Turkey: Could you
pilot studies under your guidance. don’t position themselves as please inform us on the recent
Taking into account worldwide merely system manufacturers, status of the ongoing Hürkuş-B
best practices, with the increasing these corporations are eager to be serial production program, A400M
popularity of this model, which involved in the logistical support program, retrofit activities of the
contributions will it provide to the service required by the system as Peace Eagle Aircrafts, Avionic
Turkish Defense Industry together well. Modernization of the C-130E/B
with the sub-industry, SMEs, Main Amongst our primary goals within (Erciyes) and Meltem-3 programs
Contractors and all supply chains? the scope of the PDL approach and conducted by your Deputy
Performance Based Logistics other effective Logistical Support Undersecretariat?
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As known, the serial
production activities of the
A400M Transportation Aircraft are
proceeding. In respect to the Peace
Eagle Project, the delivery of the
Airborne Early Warning and Control
Aircrafts were accomplished and
currently our aircrafts are effectively
performing their tasks.
Within the scope of the Erciyes
Project, comprising the upgrade of
the avionic systems of our C-130
aircrafts, as I mentioned previously,
the prototype development phase
has already been completed and
modernization activities of the
of the contract signed with BAE that was signed on 28 January 2017.
aircrafts are ongoing.
Systems, on the business model of The parties agreed on conducting
As part of the Meltem-3 Maritime
TAI and BAE Systems companies the following contract negotiations
Patrol Aircraft with Sea Surveillance
and the structure to be built? within the framework of the articles
Capability Project, the structural
When establishing the project of this agreement. It seems that
modifications of the first aircraft and
model, our 5th Generation Aircraft the two parties will soon agree
ground tests were accomplished at
Technologic Readiness Level, upon the entire terms concerning
TAI’s facilities and it was dispatched
qualified labor forces, projected the cooperation agreement. With
to Torino/Italy in July 2016 for the
schedule, Test and Measurement, the signing of the Cooperation
certification tests. The project
Production and Infrastructure Agreement, BAE Systems will be
activities are proceeding.
Requirements, etc. and the output assigned as the YIF within the TF-X
Within the scope of the Hürkuş
capacity required for this type of Project.
Project, initiated in 2006 by our
system’s cost-efficient inclusion The project setup was built on the
Undersecretariat for fulfilling the
in the inventory were evaluated. philosophy of developing the TF-X
requirements of the Turkish Armed
As a result of the analysis, the aircraft by utilizing the YIF’s existing
Forces, the maiden flight was
human resources and cost for the technologies (Background IP) as
accomplished in August 2013 and
development of the aforementioned well and through the collaborative
the final phase of the project, The
complex system were taken into activities of the YIF and Turkish
Type Certificate was granted to the
consideration and it was concluded engineers based on the domestic
Hürkuş-A Trainer Aircraft in July
that the project would not be cost- joint responsibilities principle.
2016 by the European Civil Aviation
effective if it considered only the In accordance with the project
Authority (EASA). In respect to the
requirements of Turkey. model, a design organization will be
New Generation Trainer Aircraft
In this context, the needed established within TAI’s premises and
(Hürkuş-B) Project, launched in
to collaborate with a Foreign the YIF will conduct the leadership
December 2013 for comprising
Cooperation Partner (YIF) that has of certain design groups and TAI will
Turkish Air Forces Command’s
combatant fighter design experience be the leader of some other groups.
requirements for 15 new generation
and which can readily access new We plan for the participation of
trainer aircrafts, the structural
alternative export markets. Various employees of both companies to all
integration of 5 aircrafts was
companies submitted bids to the be a part of all design groups, a joint
accomplished and the assembly of
tender launched for the selection approach regarding project activities,
the 6th aircraft is underway as part
of the YIF and upon review of the within the framework of collaboration
of mass production. According to the
evaluations, BAE Systems was to accomplish a successful design
program schedule, the maiden flight
selected as the preliminary YIF process.
is scheduled for December 2017.
candidate. On the other hand, we initiated
The first delivery is expected to be
Immediately afterwards, the intergovernmental negotiations
completed in June 2018 and the final
activities known as the “Pre-Contract between the Turkish and British
delivery will be accomplished, a year
Study” (PCS) were conducted with Government. In this way, the
later, in June 2019.
BAE Systems and in addition to establishment of cooperation at a
Defence Turkey: Mr. Demirel,
contract negotiations, joint activities strategic level through the Exchange
the final decision on selecting a
concerning engine selection, of Letters method between both
partner was reached within the
review of the conceptual design, countries at the Defense Ministry
context of the TF-X program and
infrastructures, etc. were carried out level was planned in order to facilitate
the contract was signed with the
with joint working groups. As a result project activities throughout the
British company BAE Systems.
of these studies, the main principles project; priorities such as obtaining
In this respect, previously the
in relation to the cooperation to be export licenses and accelerating
main contractor contract for the
built between TAI and BAE Systems technology sharing and the obtaining
preliminary design phase was
companies were identified through of export licenses. Thus, the risks
signed with TAI in August. Could
the “Heads of Agreement” document that may arise as part of the project
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will be minimized with the support engine’s performance to the desired domestic resources and through
provided by the British governmental level by using the development ‘reverse brain drain.’
authorities and at the same time the margins of the selected engine and Within the framework of our
infrastructure and facilities owned executing serial manufacturing with cooperation with BAE Systems,
by the British government will be this engine. providing “on the job training” to
available for our utilization. ›› Long Term: Designing more improved Turkish engineers is planned as well.
Defence Turkey: Within the engines compatible with the In this context, with the launch of
scope of the TF-X program, the interface and sizes with the serial the project, numerous TAI engineers
decision was made for the twin- production engines and conducting will be simultaneously assigned
engine platform design. Apart from improvements with these new at the facilities of BAE Systems
the design solution and platform engines in the half-life modernization (without being limited only to T-FX)
performance, to what extent of the aircrafts. for on the job training purposes
will the model’s availability for Surely, as I emphasized and will be performing tasks and
improvement, cost components previously, these are my own gaining experience there. These
and technological gains be in intellectual assumptions. The setup staff will be returning to TAI in the
contributing to the development of the project may be different than following phases of the project and
of an indigenous engine? What my projection. The original solutions the experiences they gained will be
are your comments? for this issue, which may be different utilized in the project.
As you also recognize, there from the forecast, are developed Moreover, within the scope of
are numerous key factors such as by a business model and related the Exchange of Letters which will
technical, financial and strategic cost-effectiveness and analysis are be realized between the Turkish
ones, that have an impact on the presented to the Undersecretariat. and British Government, a benefit
selection of the company. We are Defence Turkey: A significant is anticipated from the graduate
evaluating alternative solutions number of human resources and post graduate programs at the
by taking these aspects into will be required for the following British Universities. The technology
consideration. To me, the most phases of the TF-X program. To transfer gained through this process,
important criteria is the added value this end, what will be the plan the convenience provided by the
they will be contributing to the fruitful for creating a team composed itinerary and the technological
accomplishment of all these plans of internationally experienced, cooperation between the two
and the TF-X program which we seasoned lead engineers, countries within the context of this
expect to become the locomotive administrative and technical staff project are planned to be increased
of our defense industry in respect to with technical know-how and to the highest level.
aviation. experience who will be able to In addition to the fighter jet
Regarding the selection of the devote themselves to the project? design, this project requires the
off-the-shelf engines and indigenous At this stage, what kind of a role development of various advanced
engines, we actually require a hybrid will the Undersecretariat be technology sub-systems. The
solution. As you may also appreciate, playing as well as which roles will readiness of similar regulations is
the design of a complex platform TAI and BAE Systems have as the planned to be conducted by our
such as that of a fighter jet is already main contractors? related companies and if necessary
a very challenging task. Conducting As a result of the activities the Joint venture company they will
this design for a “tailor made engine”, conducted throughout both the be interoperable with as well as
the features and behaviors of which conceptual design of the project between the governments.
are not finalized, makes the process and the pre-contractual activities Defence Turkey: BAE Systems
even more complicated. On the other executed with the BAE Systems, is a capable of developing and
hand, when we analyze the features a need for human resources with manufacturing the Eurofighter
of the aircraft that we plan to design, both quality and quantity aspects and the company has significant
we come across a different picture; emerged. In order to fulfill this experience in this area. Regarding
many existing off-the-shelf products requirement, studies are being the design phase of the program,
are not fully capable of ensuring the conducted regarding domestic and is there any solution model on the
performance that we desire. Without international human resources for table containing the utilization of
a doubt, the solution will be jointly this type of project, meanwhile the off-the-shelf subsystems formerly
developed by our industry and the know-how and experience of the utilized in the Eurofighter, and the
company that we cooperate with staff already employed at the project critical technologies such as AESA
and then it will be submitted to are being enhanced through training. Radar, EW system, communication
the Undersecretariat for Defense In this respect, with the launch of system and indigenous weapon
Industries for approval. the project’s design stage, numerous integration, etc. that would be
Then again, if we are to make an engineers of BAE Systems who are developed by Turkey, and hence
intellectual estimation, I think there experienced in the design of fighter Turkey would only focus on critical
may be a three-staged plan which is jets will be coming to Ankara and technologies?
as follows: collaborating with our experienced Undoubtedly, one of the most
›› Short Term: Initiating the design engineers at TAI. On the other hand, prominent contributions to the TF-X
activities by selecting an existing we received unconfirmed news that provided by BAE Systems would
engine. TAI will be pursuing a concentrated be the company’s know-how and
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fighter jets and related sub systems.
Within the scope of this project, © Defence Turkey
our studies are being carried out
on determining which requirements
would be covered by the available
subsystems or off-the-shelf
commercial products by projections
on technologies which are to be
utilized in 2030s. The in-depth
analysis will be made within this
context regarding which technologies
should be adopted indigenously; the
export restrictions that may emerge,
risks, cooperation opportunities,
technological readiness level
and capabilities of our country’s
defense industry and decisions on
procurement or development will be
made accordingly.
The model you mentioned is not Under the current situation, United States and partner
actually the model we projected. resolution on the procurement countries including Turkey were
Our main objective is to put forth an consisting of 2020, 2021 and 2022 complaining about the unit price
Indigenous Fighter Jet designed fully delivery terms, which was named of the aircrafts for a long while.
in accordance with the requirements the “Block Buy” was made at The reduction of unit price has a
of the Turkish Air Forces, instead of the Defense Industry Executive close link with the learning curves
manufacturing a domestic improved Committee’s meeting on 28 October in addition to the increase in the
version of an already existing 2016. With the adopted committee amount of orders and ramp-up of
Combat Aircraft. Within this frame, decisions, the number of aircrafts production. Thanks to this approach,
the off-the-shelf systems that are decided upon for procurement within referred to as the “Block Buy” by the
considered compatible with our the scope of the project reached up JSF Program Office, a considerable
combat aircraft and that do not to 30 Aircrafts. amount of increase in aircraft
create foreign dependency regarding Our first two aircrafts, to be orders is expected, in addition to
the required sub systems may be received in 2018, will be dispatched a reduction in costs. Currently the
utilized either directly or with minor to Luke Air Base for Pilot Training. amount of savings achieved with
modifications. Still, in cases where The United States will hand over the Block Buy are surveyed by the
indigenous design is essential, most the first two aircraft to Turkey within Program Office, yet the decreasing
certainly we would work on the 2019. costs were, actually, the figures we
similar development models with our The activities concerning projected with our partners through
defense industry companies. the integration of the indigenous analysis and scheduled cost at the
Defence Turkey: Could you munitions, which we consider onset of the program. As a matter
please inform us on the number important such as the SOM-J of fact, the aircraft procurement
of orders Turkey has given so far and HGK to the F-35 platform, are projections were made based on
within the scope of the F-35 JSF continuing. If the program schedule these assumptions as well.
program, the delivery schedule proceeds on track, we will be enable Furthermore, we are pleased
of these orders and on block to launch both munitions from our to see that the ambitious price
configurations? Additionally, what aircrafts in 2022. reduction predictions, that we made
kind of a schedule do we have Defence Turkey: As the partner years ago, have come to pass. We
ahead concerning the integration country, Turkey has a commitment are a program management success
of the unique munitions such as of 100 orders within the framework story, an achievement by the 9
the Stand-off Missile (SOM-J) and of the JSF program. The unit cost program partner countries.
Guidance Kit (HGK) to the F-35s trend is expected to decline with Defence Turkey: Mr. Demirel,
that will be included in the Turkish the gathering of bulk orders given what would you like to say
Air Forces’ inventory and their particularly by partner countries regarding the financial volume of
certification? in the upcoming period. Most the programs conducted by the
At the Defense Industry Executive recently, in February, Lockheed Naval Platforms Department as of
Committee’s (SSIK) meeting held Martin went through a serious 2016? For a while, especially due
on 06 May 2014, a resolution for overhaul with US orders, and to the slump in oil prices in the
putting orders for the first two F-35A for the first time the F-35’s unit world conjuncture in the Military
JSF was made and then on SSIK’s price went below $ 100 million. Vessel Construction sector, there
meeting on 07 January 2015 an order In this context, how will these is an economic contraction and
for additional 4 JSF was decided developments impact Turkey’s the share is shrinking. Assessing
upon. The first F-35 JSFs with Block- orders and the requested the current status and the future
3F configuration are planned to be configurations in the near future? of the Local Military Vessels
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programs together, how do you we cater to all surface military Construction Industry but it is
regard the sustainability of the ship requirements either in steel, constantly underlined that acting
sector? What would you like to aluminum or composite structure within a consortium is of essence
say on the support and incentives through our local resources. At this for them to become a global
made to this end? stage, the budgetary size of our brand. How will we establish a
As a developing country, we military ship construction projects sustainable and powerful structure
are confronting various problems is approximately $ 5.5 Billion. This both in domestic programs and
such as terrorism and the conflicts budgetary size will increase with in foreign countries? Which do
in the Middle East in addition to the the projects we will be initiating you think the correct setup is for
economic recession globally and in the years ahead. Surely, these success?
in our country. There has been an figures encompass all prices of the As a result of the projects
economic recession in the Military propulsion, weapon and electronic conducted by our Undersecretariat
Ship Construction Industry but we systems of a given vessel as well. in recent years, the contracts
may still claim that 2016 has not been From this perspective, even if that have been signed, the
unfavorable for the military vessel the figure now seems quite high, accomplished deliveries and the
industry as a whole. Then again, as the share of the military vessel new tenders launched, the private
a result of the negative conditions in construction sector’s remains sector shipyards acquired the
the world, there has been a tendency below this figure. Therefore, I regard know-how and experience enabling
towards maintenance and repair and the continuity of the increasing them to conduct military ship
military vessel manufacturing in the export activities as essential for design, construction, outfitting and
Turkish Vessel Construction Industry. the sustainability of our sector. We integration, test trials, guarantee,
The Turkish Ship Construction will continue to provide support to integrated logistical support and risk
Industry managed to maintain its our companies for export activities. management.
existence even in the unfavorable However, in order to conduct export Turkey took its place amongst
conditions that we have been activities, a sound infrastructure, the countries having a say in a
enduring since 2010 and continued technological know-how and a field as it is capable of conducting
its development. Taking a look at qualified labor force are essential. I the design of the ships through its
our own particular examples, many believe that the sector has a critical own resources and engineering
of our military ship construction role in improving itself as well. acquirements. Our companies in
projects’ initial delivery and final As a result, we have confidence the military ship construction sector
delivery were accomplished in 2016 in the capabilities of our private have been developing themselves
and the construction of our naval sector. We support all types of setups and becoming more robust with
platforms such as LST, KURYED, and activities of our private sector each project. Up to 2002, mostly
MOSHIP, Logistical Support Ship which gains strength. As long as the package projects were realized
and LHD continue in 2017. The our sector enhances its capabilities, in which the design, integration and
preparations for new tenders for and reinforces the qualifications equipment support were supplied
the Defense Industry are being of its staff and infrastructure, the from abroad, but at the level we have
conducted and with the finalization trust of both the Naval/Coast reached, our sector is now capable
of these tenders, a significant Guard Command Forces and our of designing and building almost
amount of contribution and labor trust in our sector will increase. all types of surface military ships
will be provided to the sector in the Taking into consideration the level ranging from corvette-class warship
upcoming period. we have reached in the military to landing ships, patrol boats and
Despite the decline observed ship construction industry and the other auxiliary vessels in our country.
in the rate of defense expenditures existing and potential projects, with However, it is known that the
nowadays, the perception of threats the effective utilization of resources sector’s sustainability could not
and requirements are changing and investments, the specialization be feasible merely through the
and technological development of the shipyards and the philosophy procurement of Turkish Naval
is gradually accelerating. The of “building our own ships at our own Platforms Programs. For this reason,
efficient utilization of resources shipyards” regarding the products we attach great importance toward
and the sustainability of developed with high export potential, the export activities. We are bearing the
capabilities stand out in this design and manufacturing in Turkey export initiatives of our companies
process and we are monitoring are our main goal, and supporting at all times. Occasionally several
the fusing of components such as and paving the way for the sector companies place a bid for the same
design, production, engineering are now amongst our main tasks. client or tender within the scope of
and financing based on horizontal Moreover, the establishment of our export activities. This is the case
and vertical integration; success export potential which we support that defies an easy explanation to
in foreign markets is the objective by bringing successful domestic the clients. In order to prevent this
instead of competition within the products to the world market plays predicament, we lean towards and
domestic market. a significant role in the sustainability encourage consortium models in
Today, I would like to express of the sector. which our companies will be able
with pleasure in consequence of Defence Turkey: Many of to amalgamate their capabilities
the strategies that we have been our shipyards active in building regarding the military ship sector in
pursing over the last fifteen years. naval platforms have significant an integrated manner allowing them
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When we also analyze the cases defense in the region that they exist. facilities of the military shipyards,
dominating the market in respect to On a global scale, it is understood we have a favorable attitude, yet
military ship construction, we come that similar platforms are extremely instead of being insistent in this
across the utilization of the acquired great programs on which detailed respect, I believe that the industry’s
infrastructure and capacities as work is conducted in respect to presentation of its own solutions
a whole, creating national brands design, manufacturing and finance. would be healthier and more
and giving priority to competition Certainly, at this point, another key permanent.
in exports. These national brands factor that needs to be recalled is the Defence Turkey: Could you
contain various standardized achievement of a joint operation in please inform us on the latest
shipyards that are specialized an efficient manner with other land, status of the MILGEM- I Class
in different vessel types and are naval and air military units in the Frigate (MILGEM 5-8), New Type
capable of functioning as a whole. inventory, ensuring interoperability Submarine, Fast Intervention
In most parts of the export market, in respect to regional air defense. Boat Projects, Turkish Type Fast
competition is seen among these Rather than an individual project, Patrol Boat, Landing Helicopter
national brands and companies the TF-2000 Anti Air Warfare Frigate Dock (LHD), Off-Shore Tugboat,
about to access the market are is a program requiring the realization Amphibious Ship (LST) programs?
confronting these strong rivals. From of many disciplines through long Regarding the procurement of
this perspective, the Turkish military term and strategic plans in line with a the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth
ship construction industry must use common purpose. Within this scope, ships of our MILGEM Project, we
its infrastructure and capabilities various indigenous projects such issued our Call for Proposals in the
jointly in order to be able to compete as the Multifunction Phased Array second half of 2016. Our activities
in capacity and financial aspects. Radar System (CAFRAD), Surface- for the evaluation of the proposals
The precondition of this process, I to-Surface Guided munition, unique of the bidders are proceeding. We
believe, is the specialization of the torpedo, adaptation of combat aim to finalize the tender process
shipyards which will be selected and management system have been as soon as possible and submit
the accomplishment of integration initiated prior to the construction of the project to the Defense Industry
between the shipyards to a certain the main platform and they are being Executive Committee.
extent. executed in line with their schedules. Regarding the New Type
As we recently witnessed at Taking into consideration the Submarine Project, we initiated the
the IDEX Defense Fair in the United projects I previously mentioned, construction of the first submarine
Arab Emirates, our local private regarding the subsystems towards in the last quarter of 2015 and
shipyards assigned to the military the design and construction of the the construction of the second
ship construction projects have TF-2000 platform and bearing in one began in the first half of
already gathered voluntarily and mind the feasibility study prepared 2016. Currently the pressure hull
formed a consortium. When we earlier, we have reached the final construction of the submarines
also take a look at the examples in stage of our activities for determining is being carried out at the Gölcük
the world, export is indispensable the most optimal project model in Shipyard Command and the factory
for a sustainable industry. To this financial and technical aspects, acceptance tests of the sub-systems
end, branding and acting unitedly as well as the schedule. We aim which will exist on-board are being
is quintessential, a crystal-clear for maximum benefit from the run as well. Our efforts continue with
fact. Therefore, they key factor of engineering infrastructure in our navy an intensive pace toward gaining this
sustainability and success in exports and from our shipyards as well as important project into the inventory
is our country’s private sector the main system suppliers that have every other year starting from
shipyards acting as a joint force both been assigned in many military ship 2021; a project in which many of
in projects at home and abroad. construction projects up until today. our domestic companies assumed
Defence Turkey: Dear Mr. On the other hand, both critical tasks.
Demirel, in which direction are concerning the issues in respect to Within the scope of the Landing
the design activities proceeding the gathering of our private sector Helicopter Dock (LHD) Project, the
and the activities related with the shipyards and the utilization of the construction of the hull has been
following stage within the scope
of the TF-2000 program, which
© Turkish Navy Commander
has been on Turkey’s agenda for
a long time? Is the implementation
of a consortium model in which
military and private shipyards
work together foreseen in this
program just as in the I-Class
Frigate program? Could you
please evaluate the setup here?
The naval platforms having Anti-
Air Warfare capability are amongst
the primary military forces used for
regional defense that plays a key
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of the National Police, when will
© Defence Turkey the contract be signed with TAI?
Could you inform us on the latest
status of the project?
The ANKA-S system, which
is an operative UAV System with
a long endurance capacity at
medium altitude, will be utilized by
the Air Forces Command. In the
current situation, inventories of the
Air Forces of many countries in the
world have operative class UAV
systems.
The system deliveries are
planned to be accomplished in 2017
and 2018 in line with the ANKA-S
Project schedule. Moreover, the
initiated and the activities for the Unmanned and Smart Systems Operative UAV system requirement
revision of the design in line with Department, could you share of the Security General Directorate
the requirements and contract with us the recent status of the is expected to be fulfilled with the
execution are proceeding. Tactical Class UAV procurement Operative UAV System Procurement
As part of the Amphibious Ship programs of the Security General Project that is planned to be signed
(LST), completion of the initial Directorate, Gendarmerie General with TAI in the near future.
acceptance activities of the 2 ships Command and Land Forces Defence Turkey: In addition to
and their delivery to the Naval Command? the procurement and development
Forces Command is planned to take With the Tactical Class UAV of Unmanned Air Vehicles, the
place in 2017. Systems included in the inventories Bomb Disposal Robot Project,
Within the scope of the Fast of Security General Directorate development activities of which
Patrol Boat Project, the proposal Gendarmerie General Command are carried out by Aselsan, is
evaluation has been completed and Land Forces Command, again being conducted under the
and readiness studies concerning target acquisition and directing the responsibility of your Unmanned
the submittal of the project to maneuvers and firing are being run and Smart Systems Department.
the Defense Industry Executive with the payloads, additionally these The delivery of the first systems
Committee continue. systems are capable of engaging was planned to take place in
Concerning the Turkish Type Fast and destroying the targets with 2018. Yet, there is an immediate
Patrol Boat, Final Report on Request instant visualization as well as requirement of the Security
for Information prepared as a result the limited ammunition capability. General Directorate, so is it
of the activities conducted by our Various countries across the world possible to hasten the timeline
Undersecretariat was submitted procure these Tactical UAV Systems and make the first party delivery
to the Turkish General Staff and and assign them to diverse tasks. in 2017? Could you please
the Naval Forces Command. The Delivery of the TB2 systems, elaborate on the recent status of
activities are being executed by manufactured by Baykar Makine the activities conducted to this
the Naval Forces Command in line A.Ş., to various users as part of end?
with the points presented in the the Tactical Class UAV Projects The deliveries of the Light
Final Report. Our Undersecretariat executed by our Undersecretariat is Armored Vehicles within the
will launch the readiness for the ongoing. The delivered UAV systems scope of the project were made
tender when these activities are are providing services with a high in December 2015 and January
accomplished. readiness rate. Our assessments 2016, eight months prior to the
In respect to the Multi-Purpose for enabling the utilization of project schedule since there was
Off-Shore Tugboat Project, the the aforementioned systems in an emergency for the systems.
tender has been launched and commercial areas are in progress Currently, the qualification tests
the proposals are expected to be and we believe that the unmanned of the manufactured prototypes
received by the end of April. We plan air vehicles technology, providing are also being run earlier than the
to complete the evaluation of the worldwide high rate of utilization delivery period. As a result of our
proposals in 2017. Within the scope opportunities, will be significantly negotiations with Aselsan, we
of the auxiliary vessels, we recently demanded in the commercial sector reached an agreement on both
initiated our activities for launching as well. increasing the amount of the party
a tender for the Shore/Harbor Tug Defence Turkey: What is the deliveries of the Bomb Disposal
Project. We aim to issue the Call for project schedule envisioned for Robot and on the accomplishment
Proposals for this project in 2017. the system deliveries within the of the deliveries before the delivery
Defence Turkey: Within the scope of the Anka-S program? period according to the project
scope of the programs conducted In addition, considering the Anka schedule in order to fulfil the
under the auspices of your Block-B procurement activities emergency of the Security General
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