Qatar is Looking Forward to Further Cooperation in Various Fields
Defence Turkey. Milgem is an important milestone in Turkish naval capabilities and technology. Within the gained expertise, Turkish RMK, Aselsan, Havelsan and STM industrial team is interested in C-1600 corvette for the Qatari naval forces requirements. How do you assess Turkey’s presence and position in this program?
After watching the ship corvette type (Milgem) with my friend, Deputy Turkish Defense Minister Mr. Kemal Yardımcı , I have directed the head committee of the navy projects to engage the Turkish company (RMK) in the project (corvette) as a competitor that provides its technical presentation and this project is still under study .
Defence Turkey: Yonca- Onuk has recently signed a contract to deliver t3 Onuk MRTP34 fast patrol/attack crafts and 3 Onuk MRTP16 fast intervention crafts to the Qatar Armed Forces. Could you please enlighten us about the program being carried out with Yonca- Onuk?
Yes, we have signed a contract to procure six (6) of the boats of the company (Yonca- Onuk). Those boats will be received at the beginning of the year 2013 and we look forward to purchasing more of those types in the future.
Defence Turkey: Qatar and Havelsan have been negotiating on AW 139 simulators. How do you assess the activities and negotiations on this regard?
Yes, we had talks with the Turkish company Havelsan on the simulators AW139 and we have almost finished all of the details and are in the final stages of signing a contract with the company.
Defence Turkey: TAI has strengthened its position by indigenous UAV Anka and Atak helicopter. How do you assess Anka and Atak and opportunities in this regard?
Since the announcement of this aircraft by TAI company, we have been interested in and also followed the developments regarding the production of this aircraft and we have been waiting for the final declaration of its entry into service.
Defence Turkey: Recently, it is known that Dearsan’s Diving Support Vessels attracted the interest of Qatari navy. What are the activities and the status of the negotiations for this vessel?
We received a technical offer of the company (DEARSAN) about the Turkish diving boat, this project is among the future projects of naval forces, and the committee is currently studying and evaluating that offer.
Defence Turkey: Mini UAV agreement signed between Turkish Kale-Baykar and Qatar. Could you please inform us about the developments in this project?
With respect to Mini UAV that has been purchased from the Turkish company Kale- Baykar, I would like to inform that the Qatari Armed Forces have received this aircraft and it is currently in service.
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