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ASELSAN’S GOKDENIZ CIWS IS

ATTRACTING GROWING INTEREST

Aselsan’s Gokdeniz close-in weapon Aselsan tested the Gokdeniz prototype on
system (CIWS) is gaining export interest a Turkish Navy ship in May 2018, wherein
in the region. The CIWS is one of several a high speed target drone having a speed
products offered by Aselsan for the export greater than 180 m/s was used to represent
market. Aselsan gathered over USD2 billion an antiship missile. It can engage targets in
in new business in 2021 and its balance sea-skimming scenarios and offers auton-
orders amounted to USD 8.5 billion by the omous target detection, tracking and firing
end of 2021. The leading Turkish defence with the ability to destroy targets at long-
firm, added six new countries to its list range. The system with the automatic link
of customers in 2021. Aselsan has now less ammunition feed mechanism allows
received export orders from 78 countries. loading both HEI and airburst ammunition
From 2018, Aselsan has added 15 new at the same time and switching between
countries to its list of export customers. ammunition types as needed. In addition to
anti-ship missiles, Gokdeniz is also effec-
The Gokdeniz CIWS has already been tive against helicopters, fighters, unmanned
selected by Turkmenistan for its largest aerial vehicles (UAV) and asymmetric sur-
warship, ’Deniz Han’ which was designed face naval threats.
by Turkish shipyard Dearsan Shipyard and
built in Turkmenistan in a joint venture (JV) According to Aselsan sources the Gokdeniz Airburst Ammunition (ATOM) was devel-
between Gülsan and Dearsan Shipyard. The CIWS is capable of effective operation at oped by Aselsan as a close-in weapon
Pakistan Navy’s Babur-Class (MILGEM) Sea States 0 – 5 due to its stabilized gun system (CIWS) and is considered to be
multi-mission corvettes are also to be fitted turret. The weapon system offers auto- highly effective against anti-ship missiles.
with the Gokdeniz CIWS. The Gokdeniz matic target tracking with an integrated The ATOM 35mm ammunition was devel-
CIWS will also be integrated on the Turkish tracking platform including tracking radar oped together with MKEK and Tübitak Sage
Navy’s Istanbul Class Frigates, which is the and electro-optical (E/O) Sensors. An with Aselsan as the main contractor. The 35
second phase of the MILGEM programme optional 3D search radar is also available. mm twin gun system has a high firing rate
and will produce four warships. The Gokdeniz CIWS along with 35 mm of 1,100 rounds / min.

offerings at Indo Defence.

The F-15EX delivers more payload to the
fight, more speed to the target, and more
range than any fighter in the world, while
the AH-64E Apache is already in opera-
tional service with the Indonesian army.
The CH-47 Chinook, the most advanced,
affordable, battle-tested heavy-lift helicop-
ter in the world and is uniquely suited to
meet the various missions of militaries
across the world, including cargo/troop
transport, humanitarian, special operations,
casualty evacuations, and search and
rescue. Boeing’s E-7 Airborne Early Warning
& Control (AEW&C) and P-8, a multi-mission
maritime patrol aircraft are unmatched in
BOEING SHOWCASES NEW F15-EX terms of performs. The former is a com-
bat-proven weapon system that provides
Boeing is presenting its advanced F-15EX building to match those needs,” said Alex powerful multi-domain surveillance,
fighter jet at the ongoing Indo Defence. Feldman, president of Boeing Southeast communications, and networked battle
The F-15EX features next-generation Asia. “As the largest economy and coun- management capabilities, while the latter
technologies and best-in-class in per- try by population in ASEAN, we continue to excels anti-submarine warfare, anti-sur-
formance in terms of payload, range support the development of aerospace and face warfare, intelligence, surveillance and
and speed. The F-15EX is the latest and defense industries in Indonesia.” Boeing reconnaissance and search and rescue.
most advanced version of the F-15. is also displaying its multi-role fighter air- Boeing also offers the Integrator unmanned
“We’re excited to participate at Indo craft, vertical lift platforms, unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that offers multi-mis-
Defence 2022, engage with our custom- systems, and commercial-derivative sion, long-endurance and can carry custom
ers on their existing and future needs, and platforms, in addition to next-generation payloads for intelligence, surveillance and
highlight how Boeing can offer advanced satellite communication technology, ser- reconnaissance (ISR) and in service around
defense, services capabilities and capacity vices, world-class sustainment and training the region.

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