IDEF 2019

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IDEF 2019: FNSS to showcase latest development of tracked and wheeled armored

IDEF 2019 News Online Show Daily defense exhibition Turkey
Posted On  Saturday, 27 April 2019 17:18  

This year at IDEF 2019, the International Industry Fair that will take place in Istanbul (Turkey) from the 30 April to May 3, 2019, FNSS will celebrate its 30th Anniversary as ‘A World Renowned and Respected Turkish Defence Company’. At IDEF 2019, FNSS will showcase new development of combat tracked and armored vehicles.



Turkish Company FNSS to showcase the latest development of tracked and wheeled armored vehicles at IDEF 2019. (Picture source Army Recognition)


Turkish Company FNSS develops its wide range of indigenously designed tracked and wheeled vehicles and weapon systems at its own R&D Centre, and using its own engineering experience. FNSS also holds the AQAP-2010, which is the highest level of quality assurance certification from NATO, and has been awarded BVQI quality certification ISO 9001-2008.

With production facilities in two overseas countries, more than 200 local subcontractors, and more than 4,000 armored combat vehicles used by various countries worldwide, FNSS stands today as one of the world’s leading companies in its field.

FNSS Defence Systems unveiled its new-generation, tracked armored fighting vehicle (AFV), KAPLAN at the International Defence Industry Fair IDEF 2015 held in Istanbul, Turkey, in May 2015. The KAPLAN-20 AFV is offered in armored personnel carrier (APC) and turreted versions. It can be deployed in special operations, full-spectrum conflicts, reconnaissance, independent infantry operations, and mechanized/ armored infantry operations.

The KAPLAN family also includes the KAPLAN MT (Medium Tank), which was developed for Indonesia, offering state of the art modern technology platform with superior firepower supported with battlefield management and laser warning systems, providing tactical awareness to the commander. The KAPLAN MT provides high ballistic and mine protection compared to its weight class. The tank guarantees the required fire support against battlefield threats with an exceptional speed of response, providing superior survivability and mobility on the battlefield.

The PARS III is the new generation wheeled armored combat vehicle (WACV) designed and developed by FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. PARS III has been developed with a special emphasis on mobility, protection, payload and growth potential. The vehicles employ the latest designs and technologies with a focus on the performance and durability of modern military operational requirements. The vehicles are available in 4X4, 6X6 and 8X8 configurations. The “PARS” family of vehicles takes its name from the “Anatolian Leopard”.



https://www.armyrecognition.com/idef_2019_news_online_show_daily_defense_exhibition_turkey/idef_2019_fnss_to_showcase_latest_development_of_tracked_and_armored_vehicles.html

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Turkey To Unveil Its First Electric Armored Vehicle At IDEF-2019

11:15 AM, April 25, 2019


Akrep II (image: Anadolu Agency)


Turkish firm Otokar has developed a new electric armored vehicle christened “Akrep II” that will be unveiled at IDEF-2019 exhibition to be held between April 30 and May 3, 2019 in Büyükçekmece, Turkey.

“It is the country’s first domestically developed electric-powered armored combat vehicle. The vehicle will be tested soon. It will be ready for purchase within a year,” Daily Sabah reported quoting the company’s chairman Serdar Görgüç as saying Wednesday.

According to Görgüç, the vehicle is designed with both electric and diesel motors. "An all-electric version will be introduced and that the diesel version will be ready for purchase within one year," he added.

The low vehicle height of the Akrep II offers advantages against anti-tank threats while it can also provide support for close combat troops on the ground.

"The range of the vehicle which has places for a battery in both its front and back can be also increased with additional batteries according to the customer requests," Görgüç said.

He said that the vehicle takes three hours to recharge after the batteries are completely drained.

Akrep II was designed as a modular platform so that it could be adapted to different tasks. The range of the vehicle is currently 250 kilometers (155 miles). “The range can be increased with energy-intensive new batteries,” he added.

The new vehicle is designed to meet a Turkish Army requirement.


A new armored vehicle will replace the Cobra and Akrep I armored vehicle in reconnaissance missions.

The baseline version of the Akrep II vehicle provides all-around protection for the crew against small arms rounds and artillery shell splinters. Addition of slat armor gives some degree of protection against rocket-propelled grenades. Also is expected that this new vehicle withstands anti-tank mine blasts under the wheels.

This armored scout car can be fitted with remotely controlled weapon station, armed with small- or medium-caliber gun. Lighter versions, armed with shielded 7.62-mm, 12.7-mm machine guns or 40-mm automatic grenade launcher are also available.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/24669/Turkey_To_Unveil_Its_First_Electric_Armored_Vehicle_At_IDEF_2019#.XMSz46Yw_IU  

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Songar : le drone “made in Turkey” d’ASISGUARD

L’entreprise turque spécialisée dans l’industrie de la Défense « ASISGUARD » a effectué des tests concluants de son nouveau drone « Songar ».

Mohammed Maher Ben Romdhane   |
27.04.2019



AA/Ankara/Göksel Yıldırım

L’entreprise turque spécialisée dans l’industrie de la Défense « ASISGUARD » a effectué des tests concluants de son nouveau drone « Songar ».

L’entreprise qui est également active dans la Recherche et le Développement des logiciels et des équipements électroniques est parvenue  mettre au point ce drone et à l’équiper d’un fusil électronique développé.

Songar est le premier drone de fabrication turque avec un système de mise à feu instantanée capable d’effectuer tout type d’opérations militaires et sécuritaires.

Songar peut effectuer des opérations dans un périmètre de dix kilomètres et être équipé de 200 unités de munitions de calibre 5.56 millimètres à une altitude de 2,800 mètres avec un système adaptable de mise à feu d’une capacité de rotation de 60 degrés.

Songar pourra être déployé en cas d’attaques visant les postes de police ou d’embuscades contre les convois militaires turcs. ASISGUARD prévoit d’exposer Songar à la 14ième édition du salon des industries de la Défense qui aura lieu à Istanbul le 30 avril.

https://www.aa.com.tr/fr/économie/songar-le-drone-made-in-turkey-d-asisguard-/1464052  

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L’hélicoptère d’attaque Atak-2 sera exposé au Salon international de l’Industrie de défense

L’hélicoptère d’attaque lourd connu sous le nom « Atak-2 » sera présenté pour la première fois au Salon international de l’Industrie de défense

29.04.2019 ~ 29.04.2019



Une première se déroulera pour la Turquie au Salon international de l’Industrie de défense (IDEF’19), un des rendez-vous phares de l’industrie de défense.

L’hélicoptère d’attaque lourd connu sous le nom « Atak-2 » sera présenté pour la première fois au Salon international de l’Industrie de défense.

L’hélicoptère sera exposé au salon, équipé de maquettes de munitions locales.

Le projet de l’hélicoptère d’attaque lourd a été lancé pour répondre aux besoins des Forces armées turques dans ce domaine.

Le projet prévoit de produire un hélicoptère d’attaque efficace et dissuasif capable de transporter une quantité importante de charge utile, résistant aux facteurs environnementaux contraignants, doté de systèmes de haute technologie de traçage et de visualisation des cibles, de combat électronique, de navigation, de communication et d’armes, ayant une forte capacité et performance de manœuvre.


https://www.trt.net.tr/francais/science-sante/2019/04/29/l-helicoptere-d-attaque-atak-2-sera-expose-au-salon-international-de-l-industrie-de-defense-1191924

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Erdogan : « Le projet des F-35 est voué à l’échec sans la Turquie »

Selon le président Erdogan, le projet d’avions de combat F-35 sera voué à l’échec s’il exclue la Turquie

30.04.2019 ~ 01.05.2019



Lors du 14e salon international d’industrie de défense IDEF’19 organisé à Istanbul, le président Recep Tayyip Erdogan a affirmé que la Turquie approchait au fur et à mesure de son objectif pour devenir un pays éminent en termes d’industrie de défense.

« Tout comme pour les domaines politique, diplomatique et économique, la Turquie a refusé tout diktat dans le domaine de la défense. Le projet de F-35 qui exclurait la Turquie sera voué à l’échec » a-t-il estimé.

« La Turquie a dorénavant son mot à dire au sujet des drones armés et non armés. D’autre part, nous avons accéléré les démarches pour fabriquer notre propre avion de combat » a fait savoir Erdogan.

Il s’est dit déterminé à constituer une infrastructure capable de répondre aux besoins de la Turquie et de ses alliés dans tous les domaines, y compris le blindage, l’optique, les logiciels, les moteurs, la simulation et les technologies d’explosifs.

« Ceux qui ne voulaient pas donner les munitions que la Turquie demandait pour ses avions, n’arrivent à dissimuler leur surprise concernant le niveau atteint en production locale » a souligné Erdogan.

Selon le président, la Turquie est toujours restée fidèle aux alliances auxquelles elle a pris part.

« Nous nous sommes adressés premièrement à nos alliés quand nous avons eu besoin de systèmes de défense aérienne en raison des harcèlements dont nous sommes victimes à nos frontières. Malheureusement, nos demandes dans ce sens sont restées sans réponse ou bien des conditions ont été apportées pour compliquer les choses » a déploré Erdogan.

https://www.trt.net.tr/francais/turquie/2019/04/30/erdogan-le-projet-des-f-35-est-voue-a-l-echec-sans-la-turquie-1192671

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L’Azerbaïdjan présente sa bombe aérienne QFAB-250 LG au Salon IDEF-2019

01.05.2019 [17:33]



Bakou, 1er mai, AZERTAC

Le Ministère de l’Industrie de défense expose pour la première fois sa bombe aérienne inerte QFAB-250 LG au Salon IDEF-2019 à Istanbul.

La bombe à guidage laser a été fabriquée d’après un projet conjoint de l’Institut de la recherche scientifique du Ministère et la société turque ASELSAN. Trois exemplaires inertes de la bombe aérienne sont déjà prêts et ils seront bientôt testés.

Avec une longueur de 3300 mm et un diamètre de 240 mm, cette bombe de 270 kg permettra de frapper les cibles à une distance de 12 000 mètres.

La bombe aérienne QFAB-250 LG a été fabriquée conformément aux normes de l’OTAN.

https://azertag.az/fr/xeber/france-1277180

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IDEF 2019: Aselsan AKKOR Active Protection Systems for ALTAY


(Image: Arda Mevlutoglu via Armored Geek)

As the operational use of main battle tanks (MBT) in low itensity mobile and even urban operations has accelerated over the last decade or more, so, too, have the threats these vehicles must face. Traditional passive armour has become inadequate for MBT self-protection, particularly against rockt propelled grenades (RPG) and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM).

Recognising this, Aselsan began work on active protection technologies and developed the PULAT system, in a very compressed time period, as its first foray into this domain. It has successfully defeated hundreds of RPG and ATGM in qualification trials and has been integrated onto Turkish Army M60T tanks. One of the few active protection systems (APS) currently available, PULAT has significantly increased survivability of Turkish MBTs, according to the company. Story on PULAT on KAPLAN here.

Going a step further, the company has also been developing its next APS solution, designated AKKOR, specifically for the ALTAY MBT. Building on the capabilities of PULAT, AKKOR provides protection against asymmetric threats by extending the response mechanisms to include soft kill functions. Currently undergoing field tests, AKKOR is to be delivered to the Turkish Army integrated with the ALTAY as the first series production tanks begin to roll off the production lines.

Tim Mahon

Details Published: 01 May 2019

https://www.monch.com/mpg/news/land/5371-alta-aps.html

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IDEF 2019: Turkey’s New Generation Firtina SPH unveiled

Samuel Cranny-Evans, Istanbul - Jane's Defence Weekly

02 May 2019


The New Generation Firtina on display at IDEF 2019. The changes made to the system reflect the challenges of fighting an asymmetric opponent and the importance of artillery in doing so successfully. Source: IHS Markit/Sam Cranny-Evans


Turkey's First Main Maintenance Factory Directorate displayed the New Generation T-155 Firtina self-propelled howitzer (SPH) for the first time at the IDEF defence exhibition in Istanbul, taking place between 30 April and 3 May.

According to officials representing the directorate, the Turkish Army has signed a contract for serial production of the vehicle pending a final series of tests.

Turkish company Aselsan is one of the leading subcontractors for the project and provided a new fire control system (FCS) for the vehicle. Aselsan stated in a press release that development of the NG Firtina was initiated as a result of feedback from recent Turkish operations in cross-border and 'counter-terror' operations.

Externally the most notable change from the original Firtina SPH is the installation of a SARP remote weapon station (RWS) from Aselsan on the roof of the vehicle.

According to Aselsan representatives, the RWS serves the dual role of being a close-range weapon for engagements against infantry as well as functioning as a direct-fire sight for the 155 mm main ordnance.

Additionally, the SPH's gun control equipment has been converted from a hydraulic to an all-electric system, designed to improve crew safety and maintenance. The loading system, which was semi-automatic on the original Firtina, has been upgraded to an entirely automated system, which also allows the gunner to select from any one of four ammunition types at will.

Furthermore, the ammunition system is modified to introduce temperature-controlled stowage and a vacuum system intended to improve the safety of the stored charges.

The temperature of the propellant is fed into the Aselsan FCS to provide a more accurate ballistic solution.

Situational awareness for the crew of four is improved through the addition of personal consoles, as well as a driver's vision system with thermal and daylight channels.

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Turkish FNSS introduces New Amphibious Assault Vehicle at IDEF 2019

10:59 AM, May 2, 2019

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ZAHA armoured amphibious assault vehicle unveiled at IDEF 2019


Turkish firm FNSS has unveiled the prototype of its new amphibious assault vehicle “ZAHA” on Wednesday at the IDEF 2019 defense exhibition taking place in Istanbul, Turkey.

“The vehicle was designed to meet requirements of the Turkish Naval Forces. Within the scope of this project, FNSS will produce a total of 27 vehicles,” said Nail Kurt, CEO of FNSS.

“The 21-personnel-capacity ZAHA's tests will be completed within two years,” he told Hurriyet Daily News.

He added that deliveries of the ZAHA armored amphibious assault vehicle is scheduled to begin in 2021, and will be completed in 2022

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/24711/Turkish_FNSS_introduces_New_Amphibious_Assault_Vehicle_at_IDEF_2019#.XMsrRKYw_IU

Akrep II d'Otokar

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ZAHA de FNSS

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jf16 a écrit:

Akrep II d'Otokar

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Excellent remplacant de l'AML

Toujours bluffé par le niveau atteint par l'industrie de defense turque, chapeau bas  

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Excellent remplacant de l'AML

 

Oui. Mobilité, puissance de feu,  manque une paire d ATGM pour traiter les cibles lourdement blindées  et on à un bon concurrent pour remplacer les AML voir AMX-10RC.


Mille Merci jf16 pour le suivi  

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IDEF 2019: FNSS showcases Pars 8×8 engineering vehicle

Samuel Cranny-Evans, Istanbul - Jane's International Defence Review

08 May 2019


The individual elements of the Surface Clearing Blade are visible here, as is the Pearson Universal Connection Kit. Source: IHS Markit/Sam Cranny-Evans


FNSS revealed its combat engineering variant of the Pars III 8×8 armoured vehicle, which was developed specifically to meet the requirements of Oman, at the 2019 IDEF exhibition.

The vehicle is undergoing qualification tests for Oman and is expected to complete all testing by mid-2019, at which point deliveries are expected to commence.

The contract with Oman covers delivery of 172 Pars III vehicles in 13 configurations. Of those vehicles, 145 will be based on the 8×8, and the remaining 27 on the 6×6 variants.

The contract for the combat engineering variant covers eight vehicles. It is designed to perform a number of combat engineering operations including mine clearance, obstacle clearance, obstacle creation, and constructing bases and defences. It is crewed by a driver/operator, commander, gunner, and four dismounts. The vehicle is based on the standard 8×8 Pars III.

FNSS has worked in collaboration with UK-based Pearson Engineering to develop and integrate mission-specific equipment onto the vehicle, which is designed to be rapidly dismounted and swapped for other systems as the situation dictates.

The engineering functionality is provided by a Pearson Universal Connection Kit (Jettison Kit) that is fitted to the front of the vehicle. The Jettison Kit employs existing Pearson technology to enable the rapid changing of attachments, but is customised to fit the Pars III. Gökhan Tekin, Oman Pars III WAV programme manager, explained that the front attachment can be changed in five minutes by a single crew member - using the vehicle to move from attachment to attachment, and no specialist tools or crane are required. He added that this can be reduced to four minutes with two crew members.

https://www.janes.com/article/88381/idef-2019-fnss-showcases-pars-8-8-engineering-vehicle

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 IDEF 2019: Pulat APS displayed on M60 main battle tank

Christopher F Foss, Istanbul - Jane's International Defence Review

08 May 2019

To meet a Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) urgent operational requirement, Aselsan has developed the Pulat hard-kill active protection system (APS) that leverages technology from the Zaslon - Light (Zaslon-L) APS developed in Ukraine.

Pulat APS is to be installed on TLFC M60TM main battle tanks (MBTs) that were previously upgraded under an earlier urgent requirement for deployment on the Turkish border.

The example of the M60TM, shown at IDEF 2019 in Istanbul, was also fitted with an Aselsan telescopic mast-mounted sighting system on the left side of the turret with a stabilised sensor pod including day charge-coupled device (CCD) camera, thermal camera, and a laser rangefinder. It also had an Aselsan camera suite to provide situational awareness through 360°.

Pulat consists of a power distribution unit (PDU), control panel, and a so-called anti-threat module (ATM) that consists of a millimetre-wave radar and anti-threat munition.

Aselsan has not released detailed technical capabilities of its Pulat APS.

The original Zaslon-L from the Ukraine, however, is claimed to provide 80% protection against rocket-propelled grenades with a single HEAT warhead, 80% against rocket-propelled grenades with a tandem HEAT warhead, 80% against all types of anti-tank guided weapon, 70% against artillery projectiles with a calibre of up to 125 mm, and 60% against tank-fired armour-piercing projectiles with a calibre of up to 125 mm with a maximum velocity of up to 1,200 m/s.

Method of operation is the same as Zaslon in that the radar detects the incoming threat and, when within range, the cylindrical munition is activated and neutralises the threat using a dense cloud of fast-moving splinters.

The number of ATMs depends on the size of the platform, but to provide an MBT with 360° protection would typically require up to six modules