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The company plans to increase the mar-
ket share of ADVENT and expand into
new markets. “Particularly in regions like
Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa,
ADVENT is positioned as an ideal solution
for countries looking to modernize their
naval forces,” the official added.

A Virtual Powerhouse

Among the unique features of ADVENT are
Havelsan Confident About Finding More Takers its scalable architecture, which makes it
capable of being deployed on a wide range
for ADVENT Combat Management System of platforms, from patrol boats to frigates,
and global compatibility. The system is de-
Havelsan is showcasing the ADVENT Türkiye’s defence capabilities. “We are veloped in compliance with NATO and other
Combat Management System (CMS), which equipping all floating, diving, flying, and international defence standards. Because
has been selected by Türkiye and a number land-based platforms of our Naval Forces of its modular structure, the system can be
of other countries to modernize their naval with the ADVENT Combat Management customized to meet the needs of different
forces. System,” he said. countries with its flexible design. The sys-
tem is equipped with advanced cyberse-
ADVENT is a comprehensive network-sup- ADVENT plays a key role in Türkiye’s Blue curity measures to prioritize data security
ported solution that enhances the operation- Homeland defence strategy that aims to pro- during operational processes.
al effectiveness of naval forces. Developed tect the country’s sovereignty and interests
in collaboration with the Turkish Naval at sea, said a Havelsan official. “With its ADVENT’s technical architecture includes
Forces Research Center Command, the sys- real-time information-sharing and effective several critical features that set it apart
tem transforms the individual capabilities of coordination capabilities, the Turkish Navy globally, a company official said. Its ad-
naval platforms into an integrated combat can maintain a stronger and more effective vanced data integration, decision support
force as an advanced network-supported presence in the seas.” mechanisms, and real-time situational
combat management system. This equips awareness capabilities allow ADVENT to
naval forces with the ability to respond Export Potential deliver superior performance in naval war-
quickly and effectively.
In addition to Türkiye, navies from coun- fare. The system’s network-supported op-

Key Cog in the Wheel tries like Pakistan, Indonesia, Ukraine, and erational capabilities enable real-time data
Nigeria have chosen ADVENT to enhance exchange among various platforms, such
According to President Recep Tayyip their deterrence and operational capabilities. as ships, submarines, and aircraft, thereby
Erdoğan, integrating ADVENT across all The most recent international customer maximizing situational awareness on the
naval platforms will significantly enhance was Malaysia. battlefield.

Limelight on AFSAT’s TF-2000 Air Defence Ship

ASFAT is displaying the latest iteration of air defence, the vessel will also be capable
Türkiye’s first indigenous Anti-Air Warfare of ASuW and land attack missions, as it will
Destroyer TF-2000 at the ongoing SAHA be equipped with vertical-launch ATMACA
Expo 2024, just weeks after officially begin- anti-ship missiles. The use of the GEZGİN
ning construction of the vessel. The com- long-range cruise missile, which is capable
pany will build the TF-2000 air defence de- of attacking and destroying strategic targets
stroyer at the Istanbul Shipyard Command, in the enemy mainland, gives its offensive
capabilities added tooth.
The display of the design will give show
attendees a chance to learn about TF-2000’s Design efforts of the warship began as early
published design changes. The air defence as in 2017. With a length of 149 meters,
destroyer, which has been conceived as domestic defence industry, will serve as a width of 21.3 meters and a displacement of
one that is capable of protecting against key platform for regional air defence. It will 8,300 tons, the TF-2000 is capable of reach-
high-speed, long-range missile threats, is de- be equipped with state-of-the-art sensor ing speeds of over 26 knots. It has a draft
signed by the Turkish Navy’s Design Project systems, including the Aselsan-designed of 5.75 meters. Its 96-cell vertical launch
Office. While the TF-2000′s primary aim is phased array radar system (ÇAFRAD) that system (MİDLAS) significantly enhances its
to detect and destroy guided missiles, the will provide surveillance over a 300 km ra- firepower. The vessel also features robust
ship will be capable of destroying ballistic dius. The warship will be outfitted with the anti-submarine capabilities. The ship, which
missiles as well. choicest of indigenously-made weapons,
including the Siper and Hisar air defence is designed for 130-150 crew members, will
The TF-2000, which is a stellar example missiles. The ship also features a Levent have an estimated range of 5,000 nautical
of the growing capabilities of Türkiye’s point defence missile system. Apart from miles at 18 knots.

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