Turkish Sensor and Detector Programs

[polanski]

Aselsan delivers “DragonEye” electro-optic systems: https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2020/06/30/aselsan-delivers-dragoneye-electro-optic-systems/

 

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Design of the Atmaca E/O has changed considerably, previous design was developed with a foreign company could mean severed ties with that company.
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I guess the co-operation with OTUS is continuing...

 

[Saithan]

I guess the co-operation with OTUS is continuing...

I wonder why we didn't acquire firms that work with optics and sensor, and gain the knowhow that way.

I hope we will have better internal security with cameras and such in cities.

https://www.milestonesys.com/solutions/hardware-and-add-ons/network-video-recorders/

 

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Just an update on S.Korea's AESA radar development
KF-X's AESA radar has completed development!

- Agency for Defense Development and Hanwha Systems have finished development of AESA radar for the KF-X Korean Fighter Program.
- First radar will be publicly unveiled on August 12th at an official event.
- Radar has over 1,000 TR modules.
- This radar passed Critical Design Review (CDR) in September 26, 2019 and has been undergoing aerial testing since.
- US Congress refused technology transfer which was among the "4 critical technology" (AESA radar, EO TGP / IRST / RF Jammer) promised by Lockheed Martin with the purchase of F-35A Lightning II.
- South Korea independently developed the radar and Israeli ELTA Systems assisted in aerial testing. The prototype radar was said to be very positively received by Israeli personnel.
- This radar will undergo further testing aboard prototype KF-X aircraft, which will be rolled out next year.

 

[neosinan]

Afaik, this has been manufactured/assembled and tested in Israel. Can some one else have reliable sources about this?

 

[Indos]

@cabatli_53

Bro, I just want to ask this important question. Does Turkey have quantum radar research going on ?

 

[Oublious]

Afaik, this has been manufactured/assembled and tested in Israel. Can some one else have reliable sources about this?

I don't believe it to, when did the project started 2 years ago when USA refused to give ToT because of Indonesia. Hanghwa experiences with radar is not better then Aselsan if you look to ther projects still going on.

 

[-SINAN-]

@cabatli_53

Bro, I just want to ask this important question. Does Turkey have quantum radar research going on ?

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/quantum-radar-studies-in-turkey.643823/

 

[Bogeyman]

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Mr. Burak Akbaş said that the platform does not belong to them, METEKSAN Defense only introduces the sensor and payload package.
https://twitter.com/buakbas

@cabatli_53

Bro, I just want to ask this important question. Does Turkey have quantum radar research going on ?

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/quantum-radar-studies-in-turkey.643823/

Mr. Kadir Durak said that he presented his project to the Defense Industry Directorate but they did not return to them. It has been 8-9 months since he presented the project

 

[-SINAN-]

Mr. Burak Akbaş said that the platform does not belong to them, METEKSAN Defense only introduces the sensor and payload package.
https://twitter.com/buakbas





Mr. Kadir Durak said that he presented his project to the Defense Industry Directorate but they did not return to them. It has been 8-9 months since he presented the project

I listened to his presentation, range is very limited...maybe SSB is not interested in the project the way it is.

 

[Bogeyman]

maybe SSB is not interested in the project the way it is.

He said talks on the subject are ongoing, but nothing is clear.

 

[ANMDT]

maybe SSB is not interested in the project the way it is

I believe studies regarding to Quantum Radar should be supported by Tubitak (i believe they do), since,as of now it is more related to science than engineering or applied sciences ,which SSB is more interested of.
We have habit of ignoring pure scientific projects with minimum or no handy-applicable output without considering vast abilities they may introduce, i hope quantum radar studies do not end up in "useless" bin of officials.

 

[Bogeyman]

I believe studies regarding to Quantum Radar should be supported by Tubitak (i believe they do), since,as of now it is more related to science than engineering or applied sciences ,which SSB is more interested of.
We have habit of ignoring pure scientific projects with minimum or no handy-applicable output without considering vast abilities they may introduce, i hope quantum radar studies do not end up in "useless" bin of officials.

Project director Kadir Durak stated that the subject is currently working in Tübitak BİLGEM, but the Quantum Radar project should be protected by SSB.
Currently ASELSAN is ready to partner with the project. Discussions were held on the subject. However, the decision of the Presidency is expected for the project to have an official identity.

 

[Indos]

I don't believe it to, when did the project started 2 years ago when USA refused to give ToT because of Indonesia. Hanghwa experiences with radar is not better then Aselsan if you look to ther projects still going on.

Korean company has already made AESA radar for ship before they are tasked to make one for fighter plane.

The schedule for possible AESA completion is in August according to Korean official.

KAI plans to roll out first KF-X prototype in April 2021
by Gabriel Dominguez


South Korean aerospace and defence company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed that it plans to roll out the first prototype of its Korean Fighter eXperimental (KF-X) multirole fighter aircraft in April 2021.

In the latest edition of its monthly Fly Together magazine the company released an image showing the prototype’s fuselage, which was assembled at KAI’s facilities in Sacheon. No further details were provided about the programme but Janes understands that the prototype is expected to conduct its first flight in 2022.

An image showing the fuselage of the first KF-X prototype at KAI’s assembly facility in Sacheon. The company has revealed that it plans to roll out the first protype aircraft in April 2021. (KAI)

The performance of the KF-X, which is on order for the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF), is expected to improve with each ‘Block’, with the development programme envisaging the production of six Block 0 prototypes, followed by four years of trials and the completion of development by mid-2026.

The first mass-produced KF-X aircraft, which will be part of Block 1, are expected between 2026 and 2028. They will be equipped with limited air-to-ground weapons in addition to air-to-air weapons.

On the other hand the Block 2 KF-Xs, which will be series-produced from 2029, will be capable of performing full air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions.

Meanwhile, officials from South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) told Janes on 6 July that the country’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD), in co-operation with Hanwha Systems, is expecting to complete development of an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the KF-X by mid-August.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/...o-roll-out-first-kf-x-prototype-in-april-2021

 

[neosinan]

Korean company has already made AESA radar for ship before they are tasked to make one for fighter plane.

The schedule for possible AESA completion is in August according to Korean official.

KAI plans to roll out first KF-X prototype in April 2021
by Gabriel Dominguez


South Korean aerospace and defence company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed that it plans to roll out the first prototype of its Korean Fighter eXperimental (KF-X) multirole fighter aircraft in April 2021.

In the latest edition of its monthly Fly Together magazine the company released an image showing the prototype’s fuselage, which was assembled at KAI’s facilities in Sacheon. No further details were provided about the programme but Janes understands that the prototype is expected to conduct its first flight in 2022.

An image showing the fuselage of the first KF-X prototype at KAI’s assembly facility in Sacheon. The company has revealed that it plans to roll out the first protype aircraft in April 2021. (KAI)

The performance of the KF-X, which is on order for the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF), is expected to improve with each ‘Block’, with the development programme envisaging the production of six Block 0 prototypes, followed by four years of trials and the completion of development by mid-2026.

The first mass-produced KF-X aircraft, which will be part of Block 1, are expected between 2026 and 2028. They will be equipped with limited air-to-ground weapons in addition to air-to-air weapons.

On the other hand the Block 2 KF-Xs, which will be series-produced from 2029, will be capable of performing full air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions.

Meanwhile, officials from South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) told Janes on 6 July that the country’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD), in co-operation with Hanwha Systems, is expecting to complete development of an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the KF-X by mid-August.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/...o-roll-out-first-kf-x-prototype-in-april-2021

Hanwha is capable company which developed number of radars. But this project started like 2 years ago. And number of sources claimed this prototype was manufactured in Israel. Considering Elbit is helping Hanwha, that is possible.

There is nothing wrong with using foreign know-how as long as you have IP rights and you can manufacture it locally. But there is nothing wrong with asking if this prototype is manufactured in Israel.