Radar with AFAR and national avionics: Turkey launched the modernization of the F-16 fighter on its own

The Turkish authorities, continuing to rely on US technological assistance in the modernization of the fighter fleet, did not sit idly by, developing their own industrial competencies.

In the ÖZGÜR project, an important process has unfolded. As part of the modernization of the F-16 Block 30 avionics, the [Turkish] ASELSAN company began deliveries of serial production subsystems. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered [to the military] this year.

- noted in the edition SavunmaSanayiST.

ÖZGÜR is a program to upgrade the avionics of the F-16 Block 30 combat aircraft in service with the Turkish Air Force to actually the Block 70 level, which is the most advanced F-16 configuration. A key component of the project was the creation of the main on-board computer, which ASELSAN successfully completed in 2022 and began to develop auxiliary systems.

F-16 Block 30 upgraded under the ÖZGÜR program will be able to easily use Turkish ammunition and equipment thanks to a computer created in-house

- indicated in the publication.

At the moment, within the framework of the project, two prototypes of an improved fighter have been manufactured, which have shown successful work. Another major component of the program is the equipment of aircraft with the MURAD national radar with AFAR, which is currently under development. It is expected to be put into operation this year.

Comments

[Andron78]

The Turks are moving by leaps and bounds towards independence in the field of the military-industrial complex. If RTE is re-elected for a new term, then maybe we will see Turkey's exit from NATO.

[Bingo]

No matter how NATO leaves the USA and joins the Turkish alliance - against the USA

[Tusv]

Quote: Andron78

then maybe we will see Turkey's exit from NATO.

Türkiye is an interesting country. Because of them, the Cuban Missile Crisis began. With them, the Poles and Ukrainians are challenging the second army of NATO. And the tomatoes have not gone anywhere, despite Akuyu

[Alien From]

Turks know how not only to wait, but also to work. They waited with 400, they made the afar themselves, the drones were normal. There are no fools at all.

[ZeeD]

Quote: Alien From

afar made by yourself

Made?

Another major component of the program is the equipment of aircraft with the MURAD national radar with AFAR, which is currently under development.

[tralflot1832]

That's why the Americans showed off? The US military-industrial complex is very unhappy.

[Alex777]

Interestingly, after replacing the main computer, the remote control of aircraft from the States may suffer? Or not?

[Alien From]

As the Jews show, (how can Yosya trust, except for Sarah) it is better to put your "brains", so it is more reliable.

[expert]

Well, what can I say, well done. Although an adversary, a situational partner of Russia, it is necessary to note their multilateral development independent of the United States.
They will not leave NATO, I think so.

[Sedov]

Well done, after all, the Turks) Well, no - and no. We'll handle it ourselves. Only now the states are disagreeing that it is impossible to make changes to the design, they will impose sanctions and, in the end, remove the F-16 from the guarantee)

[Fangaro]

The Turkish authorities, continuing to rely on US technological assistance in the modernization of the fighter fleet, did not sit idly by, developing their own industrial competencies.

This is not only about Turkey. This is also about other countries that used to depend on the United States or the USSR / Russia for military equipment. Now Turkey, and Israel, and India, and Pakistan, and both Koreas, and, of course, China, are trying to become stronger. And in the economy, firstly, and in the readiness to defend their interests and by military means.

[Codett]

M-yes, the Yankees won’t wake up about changes in the design and so on, but about the modernization of the Turkish Air Force, this is bad, they haven’t answered us for the Su 24 yet, and they help the ukram a lot, the enemies and even in NATO

[Nychego]

A real regional leader must be as independent as possible in the field of providing himself with a full range of modern weapons. Türkiye is quite confidently following this path.

[Kaufman]

There are no serious reserves of gas and oil, so they are developing. Do not sit on a hydrocarbon needle. First, with the economy, then tourism was established, now the military-industrial complex is growing for itself

[Eug]

There was also a very successful combination of tourism with the development of light industry - in the late 90s in Ukraine there was a real dominance of products of the Turkish clothing industry and fabrics.

[TermNachTer]

Turkish Block 70?))) Did the Turks write this way or such a clumsy translation? Before the real Block 70, the most modern modification of the F - 16, the Turks still have to walk to Beijing)))

[Eug]

Real import substitution, not re-sticking labels and "sticking" prices.
And for really your own at first, you can also increase the price - with a further price reduction and a parallel improvement in performance characteristics.