Turkey's Dome: Indigenous and National Air Defense System
Son yıllarda Turkey, has made significant strides in the defense industry and has undertaken projects that have attracted attention worldwide. One of these projects is the domestic and national air defense system. Steel Dome'dir. The Steel Dome was designed with the aim of protecting not only Turkey's airspace but also its maritime jurisdiction areas.
Features of Steel Dome
Steel Dome, a system that brings together multiple air defense systems and can coordinate them effectively command control center This system is equipped with advanced radar technologies and high-precision missiles. This system, which can be effective at low, medium and high altitudes, has a structure that can be integrated into both land and sea elements.
- High Speed Response: Steel Dome has the capacity to quickly detect threats and intervene immediately.
- Modular Structure: Thanks to its structure that can be integrated with different systems, it can work in harmony with existing air defense systems.
- Advanced Detection and Tracking Systems: It is equipped with modern radar and sensor technologies, so it can detect targets with high accuracy.
Strategic Importance of Steel Dome
Steel Dome, is of great importance in terms of Turkey's defense policies. This system not only protects the country's borders, but also blue homeland It increases security at sea by also taking into account the concept. Thanks to the air defense systems integrated into Turkish ships, effective protection is also provided against threats at sea.
ROKETSAN and Steel Dome Cooperation
In the Steel Dome project ROKETSAN and cooperation with other domestic defense industry companies is of great importance. ROKETSAN, by taking a leading role in this project, plays a critical role in the development of high-tech missiles and the integration of the system. ASELSAN, TÜBİTAK SAGE ve The machine of Kimya Endüstrisi Together with other organizations such as, we are working on the development and completion of the Steel Dome.
Taking Place in the International Market
Recognition of the Turkish defense industry in the international arena and increasing defense exports is targeted. As of 2024, ROKETSAN has achieved significant success by signing export contracts exceeding one billion dollars. This is an indication that projects such as Steel Dome will also be in demand in international markets.
- International Collaborations: The Turkish defense industry is strengthened by global collaborations.
- High Demand: The success of the Steel Dome project ensures that it is in high demand internationally.
The Future of the Steel Dome
The Steel Dome will have an important place among Turkey's air defense systems and will increase field experience with its improved capabilities against future threats. When the project is completed, Turkey's air defense capabilities will be significantly strengthened and its role in regional security will become more evident.
In this context, it is aimed to complete the Steel Dome as soon as possible and start using it effectively. Turkey's aim to pursue an independent defense policy with domestic and national defense systems will be taken one step further with the Steel Dome.
Conclusion
Turkey's Steel Dome project demonstrates the power and potential of the domestic defense industry. These investments in the field of air defense systems contribute greatly to Turkey's national security. The use and development of domestic technologies is of great importance both economically and strategically.
