Turkish Sensor and Detector Programs

[Seyfullah]

https://twitter.com/x/status/828593994540126210

 

[JustHappened]

From S&H magazine.

Complete post with gunfire detector, EO and radar suite.

 

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@cabatli_53 bro, is it possible to also make this thread about E/O ?

 

[cabatli_53]

@cabatli_53 bro, is it possible to also make this thread about E/O ?

Good idea bro. Thx for sharing...

 

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Good idea bro. Thx for sharing...

Have fun

http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/press-room/Pages/Product-Brochures.aspx#

 

[cabatli_53]

Aselflir-135
http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/pre...and-Avionic-Systems/Aselflir_135_ENG_2016.pdf


Mini-gimbal

http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/pre...-and-Avionic-Systems/MINI-GIMBAL_ENG_2016.pdf

Miniature Fınch

http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/pre...vionic-Systems/MINI-GIMBAL_FINCH_ENG_2016.pdf


RATS

http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/pre...igation-and-Avionic-Systems/RATS_ENG_2016.pdf


CATS


http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/pre...igation-and-Avionic-Systems/CATS_ENG_2016.pdf

 

[ziya]

100km range more than land version

land version 70km

 

[universal soldier]

@cabatli_53 bro, is it possible to also make this thread about E/O ?

for Bayraktar TB2 and Karayel UAV's ?

 

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for Bayraktar TB2 and Karayel UAV's ?

Laser designator is not listed on the specs, so I doubt it. It's just a very light E/O, it would be perfect for police helicopters and boats..

View attachment 376887 100km range more than land version

View attachment 376888 land version 70km

It's most likely 100km for the land version as well, ignore +70km.

 

[Random111]

So is the CATS product going to be like the breakthrough and lead us to develop various types of flirs? Feel like we really need to catch up on small-medium level uav's.

 

[JustHappened]

for Bayraktar TB2 and Karayel UAV's ?

Also perfect for observation baloons.

http://www.defensenews.com/articles/turkey-to-develop-surveillance-balloons-for-border-protection

 

[JustHappened]

Is this system already in active use ?

http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/-/britecloud-3

 

[cabatli_53]

The strategic R&D projects which is completed development and accepted as well.

 

[cabatli_53]

Defence Turkey: Could you briefly summarize the latest status of the development and test processes of the HİSAR-A and HİSAR-O programs?

The Low and Medium Altitude Air Defense Missile Systems, that we named HİSAR-A and HİSAR-O, are the indigenous solutions that we refer to as the ‘system of systems’, that contain many critical technologies, and that are highly complex.

The prototype systems were developed within the scope of this project, for which we are currently executing the Sub-System Development and Test Phases. We accomplished the sub-system level design verification activities to a great extent and the system level test process is ongoing. At this stage, the field tests of the prototype systems have started and the firing tests and regular (non-firing) tests planned for the development activities of the missiles and the missile sub-components are being conducted. Meanwhile we continue performance assessment activities by using the models of the system components at the system integration laboratory established at Aselsan. We plan to launch the qualification tests of the HİSAR projects in 2018.

Defence Turkey: How are the activities, conducted as part of the Long-Range Air and Missile Defense System which has been determined to be developed with national resources, proceeding? Which responsibilities will Aselsan have in this project?

As Aselsan, we are developing the required technologies such as command control systems, fire control systems, communication systems, search and tracking radar systems and missile sub-components (seeker, data link, etc.).

As part of the Long-Range Air and Missile Defense Project, activities are being held with foreign companies under the coordination of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries.

Defence Turkey: Considering the acquired infrastructure and experiences, could we claim that Turkey has a bright future in the indigenous development of surveillance and fire control radars, that constitute the most important part of Long-Range Air Defense systems,?

Yes exactly. Since our radars, being developed within the framework of the Multi-Functional Phased Array Radar System (ÇAFRAD) to be used by the Turkish Naval Forces and the Early Warning Radar System (EWRS) to be used by the Turkish Air Force projects, are the systems that have the equal capability scale with the surveillance and fire control radars required by the long-range air defense systems with their improved AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) antenna technologies and indigenous radar algorithms.

Defence Turkey: Dear Dr. Eken, do you have a project initiated towards the development of a ‘Very Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense Radar’ against ballistic missiles, that would upgrade our country?

Yes. The conceptual design activities are being conducted for the development of a ‘Very Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense Radar’ as part of the conceptual studies of the National Air Defense Systems launched by our Undersecretariat for Defense Industries.

Defence Turkey: When do you plan to launch the system development and production stage of the ÇAFRAD Phase-1 Project? What is the program schedule for the system tests and for rendering the system operational following the delivery of the first prototype?

Within the scope of the ÇAFRAD Phase-1 Project, initiated for the Multi-Functional Phased Array Radar (ÇAFRAD) Systems which will be the radar sensor suite of the air defense frigate of the Turkish Naval Forces; a scaled model of the ÇAFRAD are being developed.

At this stage, the system integration and test activities are being carried out intensively and the accomplishment of the system’s factory acceptance tests are being planned for the end of 2017. After that, fire tests with actual guided missiles are planned. The preparations for the second phase of the project are being carried out and the delivery of the systems is planned in line with the TF2000 procurement program.

Defence Turkey: How are the activities conducted for the integration, tests and qualification of the CATS HD EO/ IR Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Targeting System developed indigenously by Aselsan proceeding? The safety-of-flight tests were expected to be completed this October. Could you inform us on the relevant developments?

The CATS System is a high performance electro-optical reconnaissance-surveillance and targeting system developed for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Helicopters and Aircrafts. CATS has a multi-functional electro-optical system containing an infrared camera, day vision camera and low light camera and including a Laser Target Marker, Laser Range Finder, Laser Illuminator and Laser Fixer.

The CATS system, that is the abbreviation of “Common Aperture Targeting System”, in addition to its high range performance capability with the help of its common aperture high performance optics and developed image improvement algorithms, features the capacities of identifying precise geographic position of the target and directing the laser guided ammunition to the target through the laser marker.

The CATS System launched its flights on-board a helicopter in early 2016. Moreover, flight activities were accomplished over a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft. The activities are carried out for the system to operate on-board various airborne platforms. Within the scope of a current ANKA contract, we accomplished the initial deliveries in 2016.

Defence Turkey: Could you please comment on the preparations being conducted for the material procurement and purchasing orders within the scope of the requirements of both the Armed Forces and other security institutions regarding the CATS HD EO/IR reconnaissance, surveillance and targeting system’s serial production phase? It was anticipated that the speed of the serial production line would triple in 2017. Could you inform us on the activities conducted to this end and on the latest status?

We are aware of the requirements in this subject. Therefore, we planned the serial production by projecting the demands of the potential customers, allocating an additional budget and initiating material procurement activities in 2016. We aim to increase the production capacity gradually starting from the first months of 2017.

Defence Turkey: You established the AB MikroNano Company with Bilkent University at the end of 2014, which will be producing nano transistors and electronic integrated circuits commercially for the first time in Turkey. When will this facility start its activities and in which areas will Turkey gain advancement with the launch of the facility? What advantages and capabilities will it contribute to the Turkish economy, as well as to Aselsan, in the long run?

The construction of the AB MikroNano Company’s building and the installation of its laboratories at Bilkent Cyberpark have been completed in 2016. The production of the semiconductor devices started according to the delivery schedules of Aselsan’s radar and electronic warfare programs, primarily the ÇAFRAD and EWRS radars. We expect the first deliveries in 2017.

As you may know, with Galium Nitrate (GaN) Semi Conductor Technology, it is possible to reach output powers 4-6 times higher than GaAs and LDMOS technologies per unit area in frequencies and frequency bands quite higher compared to other technologies. This technology will help Turkey to upgrade itself in many areas such as the AESA required by the Long-Range Air Defense Systems, reconnaissance and fire control radars requiring high output power, missile seeker radars, broad band electronic warfare jamming systems, power electronics applications in which efficiency is crucial and in the areas of satellite intelligence and satellite communication systems where the high power and radiation resistance requirements are important.

By enabling the serial production of GaN products, the ABMikroNano Company will eliminate foreign dependency in radar, electronic warfare and satellite projects and therefore it will both create an alternative to foreign suppliers requiring export permits and also reduce project expenses. Moreover, the foreign sales of these products will contribute significantly to our country’s high technology product exports.

 

[-SINAN-]

The production of the semiconductor devices started according to the delivery schedules of Aselsan’s radar and electronic warfare programs, primarily the ÇAFRAD and EWRS radars. We expect the first deliveries in 2017.

So, we started to produce GaN transistors.....this is great news.