LEVENT Air Defense Missile: A New Era in Turkish Defense Industry
ROKETSAN developed by LEVENT Air Defense Missile, stands out as a system that significantly increases the defense capabilities of the Turkish Naval Forces. These missiles offer a new air defense perspective, especially with the success they show when fired from naval platforms.
First Firing Success from a Sea Platform
Latest tests of LEVENT missiles TCG BEYKOZ This test was carried out to strengthen the defense of the Turkish Naval Forces' naval platforms against anti-ship missiles and other threats. The LEVENT missile successfully completed all of its assigned tasks.
Solution Against US Embargo with Local System
In the inventory of the Turkish Naval Forces MILGEM ADA Class Corvettes, right now ABD production RAM Air Defense System However, the US embargo practices on RAM missile procurement pose a risk of air defense vulnerability on TCG HEYBELİADA, TCG BÜYÜKADA, TCG BURGAZADA and TCG KINALIADA ships. The LEVENT missile aims to eliminate this dependency and provide the Turkish Navy with a new air defense capability with national means.
LEVENT Missile and Its Technological Features
LEVENT Air Defense Missile, ROKETSAN's current SUNGUR It is a system developed on the Portable Air Defense Missile. Located on the nose of the missiles IIR (Infrared Imager) The seeker head allows the target to be locked onto its image and the heat it emits. At the same time, the passive RF antennas, can also be guided by radio frequency waves emitted by the target. This dual-mode targeting capability increases the precision and hit rate of LEVENT missiles.
Range and Weight Features
The current version is stated to have a range of 11 kilometers and a weight of around 70 kilograms. However, it is aimed to develop different configurations and have a wider area of use in the future. These developments are considered an important step in the Turkish defense industry.
Future Vision with LEVENT Missile
LEVENT Air Defense Missile aims to increase the independence of the Turkish defense industry and strengthen national defense capabilities. Such projects contribute not only to the military field but also to the development of domestic industry. Türkiye's capacity to produce its own defense systems will enable it to gain a competitive position in the international arena.
Conclusion and Future Prospects
The LEVENT Air Defense Missile is a significant breakthrough for the Turkish Naval Forces and plays a critical role in achieving the country's defense goals. In the coming period, the development of such indigenous systems will be of great importance in ensuring Türkiye's national security.
