SİPER long-range air and missile defense systemnew battery ofturkish armyhanded over toSteel DomeThe country’s integrated air defense architecture, known as the Air Defense Architecture, has been strengthened.
The delivery took place after the completion of acceptance tests, in which a target aircraft was successfully shot down.
The deployment of new systems continues within the framework of the “Çelik Kubbe” initiative, which integrates sensors, command and control, and means of engagement to strengthen Turkey’s airspace protection. In this context, the domestic defense industry supplied additional batteries for regional long-range air and missile defense systems.
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According to published information,sinopinturkish army、ASELSAN、ROKETSANA live firing test was conducted with the participation of During the test, two air targets were operated in close proximity, one of which was designated as “friendly.” The goal of the “enemy” role is the rangeOver 100kmofSHIELD PRODUCT-1shot down by a surface-to-air missileIFFThe ability to distinguish between friendly and enemy forces through (identification of friend or foe) was also demonstrated.
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Tested in scenarios with mixed friendly and enemy targets
Director General of Turkish Defense Industry AgencyProf. Dr. Haluk Görgünsaid in a statement that the test was conducted under a challenging scenario in which friendly and enemy air elements were present simultaneously. The results are shown in the local environment.ABOVE-1The test confirmed once again the long-range interception capability and operational maturity of the aircraft.
Secretary Györgyun also said that strategic systems developed with domestic resources continue to be incorporated into military equipment, and that each handover willSteel DomeHe emphasized that the country’s deterrence power is increasing. He also praised the ASELSAN and ROKETSAN teams, the Ministry of Defense, and the Turkish military personnel involved in the project.
Main features of SİPER air defense system
- Air defense planning and coordination
- Information management and distribution in command and control
- Generation of integrated air situation map
- Multiple/continuous firing
- Manual, semi-automatic, and automatic engagement
- Identification of friend or foe (IFF)
- Threat assessment and weapon allocation
- automatic diagnostic management
- Multi-target/multi-radar fusion
- Two-way communication with missiles
- Wired and wireless communications
- Vertical and diagonal firing capability
- Ability to operate under adverse conditions
- HvBS interface and Radnet connection
- Connection with higher command via tactical data link (Link-16, JREAP-C)
- On-board simulation
- Operational capability of 8 fire control units capable of firing 6 missiles each
With the incorporation of this new battery, Turkey has made further progress towards establishing a long-range air defense system based on indigenous technology, increasing its strategic independence and increasing the range of protection against air threats in various operational scenarios.
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