Turkey has successfully tested a long-range air defense missile "Siper", which was developed by domestic defense industry companies, and was developed to protect the country's strategic facilities.
In his tweet, today, Saturday, the head of defense industries Ismail Demir said, "We have successfully completed another stage in the development of the long-range and multi-layered national air defense system."
He added that his country plans to include SIPAR in the list of used weapons by 2023, and added, "We will destroy all threats through SIPAR."
The Sippar missile is of great importance in terms of meeting the needs of air defense with local capabilities, and the missile was developed to protect strategic facilities from enemy attacks within the framework of regional air defense.
The Turkish companies Aselsan, Roketsan and TUBITAK are implementing the missile project in partnership.
The system is equipped with an early warning radar developed by the Turkish defense industry company Aselsan.
domestic engines
In the same context, the Turkish Defense Industries Presidency is conducting a number of projects to develop local engines for its industries.
According to information obtained by Anadolu Agency, the Defense Industries Presidency has launched a series of projects to develop the engines of local air and land mechanisms, in light of a new road map it has identified in this regard.
The presidency's projects are divided into two main axes: the development of internal combustion engines, and turbine engines.
With regard to internal combustion engines, there are several projects for the development of engines ranging from 170 hp used in the "Anka" aircraft to 1,500 hp used in the "Altay" tanks.
Final tests were also carried out on the BD170 engines, and they can be used in the AQSongor and Anka drones, while on the other hand, projects to develop these engines and increase their power for use in other aircraft continue.
Projects to develop engines for the Hedgehog 2 and Cheetah armored vehicles are also ongoing.
With regard to turbine engines, multiple projects are being implemented to develop different engines, ranging from missile engines to domestic combat aircraft.
The development of the KTG-3200 engines, which will be used in the Tomaja and Sum missiles, has been completed, and final tests are expected to take place at the end of this year.
Projects to develop the TS1400 engines that will be used in the Gokbay helicopters are also continuing, as well as projects to develop engines for domestic combat aircraft.