Israel-Iran War; He once again revealed the importance of defense systems for air strikes and missile threats. Against possible external threats, the preservation of the strategic points in Istanbul is vital for Türkiye. For Megakent, the ‘air defense umbrella’ is described as a necessity ,, while industry, finance, communication, energy and transportation of the 20 million metropolis are required for more preparation, technology and scenario. The sea strip surrounding the city, the Bosphorus line, the scattered industrial clusters and the structures created by historical textures stand out as factors that make the concept of air defense difficult.
Bridges are vital importance
Bridges are the most strategic points to be protected against possible external threats in the city. In addition to the supply and logistics of Istanbul, the bridges of 15 July Martyrs, Fatih Sultan Mehmet and Yavuz Sultan Selim are the most vital points in terms of military and strategic. Osmangazi and 1915 Çanakkale Bridge are critical in terms of Anatolian connection with Istanbul.
Hisar for airports
Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport are among the critical infrastructures both logistics and military. Points such as aircraft parking areas, towers, fuel tanks stand out as points to be defended against possible air strikes. Trench Blok-1, Hisar-O+ and Hisar-A+ Batteries The deployment of air defense systems to the Arnavutköy-Terkos region in the west direction of Istanbul Airport is interpreted as a necessity for the protection of runway and aircraft maintenance hangars.
Crisis centers
While Ambarlı Natural Gas Cycle Power Plant, Electricity Distribution Centers in Pendik and Thrace Natural Gas Transmission lines stand out as vital infrastructures for Istanbul, Hisar-A+ systems should be deployed around each main transformer center and gas distribution center. On the other hand, in Megakent, Istanbul Governorship, Istanbul Police Department Vatan Street Campus, Boğaziçi University Kandilli Observatory, AFAD Istanbul Provincial Directorate and public security units are located in the position of decision -making and guidance in the moments of crisis, these places should not be disabled.
The status of mega structures
In Istanbul; Transportation systems such as Eurasian Tunnel, Marmaray, Metro Tunnels are among the structures to be used not only for civil transportation, but also for emergency evacuation and military transfer. National air defense systems, especially Marmaray and Eurasian Tunnel will play a critical role in the protection said. Tuzla Shipyard, Haydarpaşa Port and Ambarlı Port are also indispensable for the logistics supply chain in Istanbul.
TSK’s plans are ready
Speaking to Haberglobal.com.tr about the air defense umbrella required for Istanbul, Retired Staff Colonel Unal Atabay said, “Planning for protection of Istanbul and other cities against possible external threats is updated. Planning priority according to each country or threat is different. The plans for Istanbul and its surroundings are available in the TAF. “ he said.
Layer protection
Haberglobal.com.tr retired military intelligence specialist name said: “Istanbul is a very large city and the heart of Türkiye. The strategic places of the city against possible external threats are taken under layered protection with both low and medium altitude and high altitude systems. We must constantly produce strategies on new concepts and strategies against possible air attacks as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, ballistic and hypersonic missiles. “
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