Turkey advances TFX fighter project, orders new rifles, more F-35s, CH-47Fs

[TurAr]

Once they dump erdogan regime the terrorism supporter.

No doubt we proud of it.But with that regime Turkey is embarrassed.

There are no "regimes" in Turkey, there are governments appointed by the people.

 

[AUz]

Hopefully everything goes well for Turkey!

With the possible rise of barbarian right in Europe...Europe might return to its barbarian roots...and therefore, a massive well-armed military is needed on the door steps of Europe to keep Europe in line. And inshallah, Turkey will be that military.

Stealth fighters, modern tanks, sophisticated SAM network, air-launched stand-off cruise missiles, attack helicopters, hundreds of thousands of soldiers, modern assault rifles, modern warships and frigates, satellites, drone-programs, and a massive sea ship with capacity to project power far and wide with on-deck attack-helicopters, F-35s...

By 2030, Turkish Military will leave all European nations (including Spain and @MarkusS' punny italy) far behind..French and British will be the only exceptions (And Germany if they decide to "come-back" on military stage. They'll be the greatest European military within decades with ease).

In any scenario, Turkey will become one of the four greatest military powers of mainland "Europa" Inshallah!

 

[damm1t]

i doubt the nation of turkey does even exist in 15 years in its current form anymore.

Our Turkey experts speaks out...
Let's go find some countries to live my fellow countrymen... I like warm weather.. suggestions?

 

[Hakan]

Our Turkey experts speaks out...
Let's go find some countries to live my fellow countrymen... I like warm weather.. suggestions?

Almanya. We can escape their as refugees and in the summers we can fly to turkey for a few hundred euros on Turkish Airlines. We can open doner shops or work as bouncers, worst case we have alot of kids and get kindergeld.

 

[Gufi]

Let's go find some countries to live my fellow countrymen... I like warm weather.. suggestions?

ok now wait for country experts to answer that

 

[waz]

Folks keep the off-topic stuff away.

 

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[cabatli_53]

TF-X elements are being developed step by step !

Aircraft Mission Computer

-Two AA Missiles (IIR guided short range, RF guided long range) called Şahin/Goktuğ
-Stealth fighters inner pylon Cruise Missile called Som-J seen on image with darker missile design
-Various AG guided munitions HGK family, KGK family, NEB, Teber, Demet, LGK family in terms of guidance and range requirements.

 

[DavidSling]

All this equipment, it gives me an indication that the Turks are to focus on fighting a conventional war, but with whom??

Logical answer is either to Israel to the East or Greece to the right over Cyprus. All these purchase is what we called a "Big Ticket Item" stuff that you use for traditional and convention warfare. I think (I might be wrong) that turkey have a bit of a trouble south of the border with PKK terrorist and to some lesser extend ISIS? Those threats in any case are bigger than the conventional enemies these purchase intended for.

While the need to conduct COIN and Intel op down south should be a priority than getting like next gen fighter or SAM. The chinook deal I get it, but I would more or less want to see Turkey purchase more "Small ticket Item" like APC, Gunship that can put a good use to the southern border.

That's my humble opinion. I mean, its of no problem of getting the big toy, but on the other hand, turkey should also ge some small toy for personnel ops down south, don't you think?

Turkey won't fight Israel directly in the seen future

 

[cabatli_53]

Airborne AESA radar will be operational by 2021.

 

[Path-Finder]

Airborne AESA radar will be operational by 2021.

This will upgrade the F16 A/B Blk15 to a Blk52+ standard?

 

[Attila the Hun]

Turkey won't fight Israel directly in the seen future

Never going to happen. We don't want any war with Israel. Any country for that matter. Thought if we were, Israel would be right down the list.
Nobody cares for Israel in Turkey...not like other nations nearby does.

 

[StraightShooter]

Turkiye and India should join hands to build their 5th generation fighters

 

[cabatli_53]

6ton Utility Helicopter called "T-625"

TEI - 1400 shp domestic Turboshaft engine called TS-1400

 

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TF-X National Combat Aircraft TF-X is a fifth generation indigenous air superiority fighter, which will replace the F-16C/Ds in Turkish Air Force (TurAF) service after 2030s. The TF-X prototype is expected to perform its first test flight in 2023, when Turkey will celebrate 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic, and first delivery to TurAF is planned for 2029. Deliveries will continue until 2039 and FX/TX aircraft will be phased out from the Turkish Air Force inventory after 2065. On January 28, 2017 in the presence of the Prime Ministers of Turkey and the United Kingdom, BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) signed a US$156 Million valued Heads of Agreement to collaborate under the Engineering Development & Preliminary Design Phase of the TF-X Programme. Under the Programme BAE Systems will act as Foreign Cooperation Partner (Technical Support and Assistance Provider). According to TAI General Manger Temel KOTIL, TF-X will feature Acoustic Heating Technology and during next 10-years period a total of 10,000 Turkish and foreign (including the ones from the BAE Systems) engineers from different disciplines and with supersonic fighter design and manufacture experience (know-how) will work under the programme. Under the contract BAE System will provide 400 man/year engineering support for a period of 4 years to TAI under the Engineering Development & Preliminary Design Phase of the TF-X Programme. To replace the F-16C/Ds in TurAF service, the TF-X will be a single seat next generation fighter with stealth features, super cruise capability and new generation avionics (AESA radar and integrated EW suit). TF-X will escort and provide air protection to TurAF’s F-35A Lighting II fleet after 2o29s. In order to meet TurAF’s operational requirements properly TF-X is will be equipped with twin turbofan engines each generating at least 23.000lb thrust. Engine candidates for TF-X aircraft are; F414-GE-400 of GE Aviation and the growth version of the EuroJet’s EJ200 (EJ220/230). Turkey’s need for TF-X in the long term is anticipated as 100-150 aircraft. TF-X Development Program is carried out under the coordination of TF-X Programme Integrated Project Management Office comprising of representatives from TurAF National Combatant Branch Office, SSM, TAI and BAE Systems personnel. As part of its reorganization effort TAI has recently established MMU/TF-X Department and Prof. Dr. Mustafa CAVCAR was appointed as Head of MMU/TF-X Department.