Two important developments that directly affect the air power and deterrence of the Turkish Armed Forces are on the agenda. While the strategic defense cooperation on the Ankara-Washington line gained acceleration, the US Department of State approved Türkiye for the sale of two separate missile packages with a total value of $ 305 million. On the other hand, the last statement that will pave the way for 40 eurofighter purchases came from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Rutte, emphasizing the important role in Türkiye in NATO, indicating that there should be no restriction on arms sales between allied countries, eyes have been turned into new systems that will enter the inventory of the TAF.
Kogre’s decision is important
In a written statement made by the Defense Security and Cooperation Agency of the Pentagon, US Department of State, 53 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM and 6 AIM-120C-8 guidance units to Türkiye said. While these missile systems are worth 225 million dollars, 60 AIM-9X Sidewinder block 2 air-to-air missile system and 11 AIM-9X block 2 tactical guard units were approved as an additional sales of 79.1 million dollars. If there is no negative decision from the Congress, sales will automatically enter into force for 15 days.
Provides superiority
Türkiye’s AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missile will be supplied as a medium-range and active radar-guided system, while it is used in multi-purpose warplanes such as F-16. It stands out as one of the most advanced Amraam variants The C-8 is a critical advantage in air-air engagement with its range up to 105 kilometers. Thanks to the resistance system developed against radar parasites, the missile, which shows high activity in electronic warfare environments, can neutralize enemy targets from the long range.
Effective in short range
AIM-9X Sidewinder block 2 has a short-range, 35 kilometers of range with infrared guidance technology. The system, which is among the most advanced short-range “air-havaya” missiles in the world with its high maneuverability, is considered by experts as an important technology to strengthen the air superiority capacity of the Turkish Air Force.
2 billion euros spend
The negotiations on Eurofighter warplanes, which have been effort to participate in the inventory of the Turkish Air Force, are continuing uninterruptedly. Türkiye will significantly strengthen the air defense and offensive capacity If the Eurofighter plane enters the inventory, Türkiye will pay 2 billion euros. It is also emphasized that the inventory planning in parallel with the National Combat Aircraft (Kaan) project is strategic.
For the interim period
Retired Air Pilot Brigadier General Dr. Hüseyin is more than “Air Force inventory should have a total of 400 modern fighter aircraft. Türkiye already has about 240 F-16. The national combat aircraft will enter the inventory of 2030. EUROFIGHter purchase will last until 2030 for the right choice for interim period. With the supply of Eurofighter fighter planes, the Turkish Air Force inventory will be the first to enter the AESA aircraft. The Aesa radar system makes it difficult for the fighter plane to be detected by enemy radars. Eurofighter purchase ‘Plan B plan’ is considered as’ he said.
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