TF-2000 Project:
As follow-on of MİLGEM concept, in addition to performing an effective regional air defense function, TF-2000 project will carry Turkish Naval Forces to the new generation Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) frigate.
The decision was taken in September 2013 by Defense Executive Committee for the realization of the AAW Frigate Project in three phase; namely “design”, “prototype ship construction” and “serial production”.
Acquisition of this type of ship, first of all, is aimed to enhance our anti air warfare capabilities as well as other warfare capabilities with the contribution of national defense industry. Evolved command/control, communication (C3), sensor and weapon systems are expected to increase the depth of defense of our homeland starting from long distances and self-defence capability of our task groups at sea.
Great effort was put for indigenous production of the most important sensor, the Multi-Purpose Phased Array Radar (ÇAFRAD), for anti-air warfare. As a result of this effort the contract was signed between Undersecretariat of Defense Industry (SSM) and ASELSAN in September 2013. The above mentioned phased array radar will have the capability to detect the surface and air tracks from a long distance and provide data to engage if required with in the longest possible range of weapons which will create a layered air defense.
Within the context of the regional air defense architecture, weapons selection process is ongoing.
Nationally developed indigenous GENESİS Combat Management System (CMS) for MİLGEM project will be upgraded and used also in TF-2000 project.
As it is one of our priorities, capabilities which will be gained through TF-2000 project is going to be interoperable with our allies’ systems.
Currently, preparations of “Design Phase” of the regional air defense destroyer is underway.
“İ” Class Frigate Project:
As the continuation of MİLGEM concept, the design activities of the “İ” class frigate continue in “İstanbul Naval Shipyard Design Project Office”. Defense Executive Committee’s decision was granted on 30th of June 2015 for the construction of first ship in İstanbul Shipyard. Request for Proposal was promulgated by SSM and the tenders were received on 30 November 2016.
To confirmed but TF-2000 i see 4 or 5 modules x 8 missiles in more 16 AShMs robust !
And for I good armament an idea for LCS...
