Türkiye enhances armed forces' power with advanced defence systems

Spokesman for the Turkish Ministry of National Defense Zeki Aktürk has unveiled a significant enhancement to the Turkish Armed Forces’ arsenal, adding cutting-edge defense products to bolster military capabilities.

Aktürk provided detailed information about the latest additions to Türkiye's defence stockpile, Caliber.Az reports.

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Among the new supplies to the Turkish Land Forces Command are the Medium-Range Anti-Tank Missile System (OMTAS), the Dragoneye-2 thermal imaging camera, and armored fuel tankers. The OMTAS missile system, a medium-range anti-tank weapon, has been delivered to the Land Forces Command for its advanced capabilities in targeting armored vehicles on the battlefield. 

Designed for high precision, the OMTAS missile is equipped with an infrared guidance system that allows it to operate effectively in all conditions—day or night, and in various weather situations. A notable feature of the system is the radio-frequency data link between the missile and its launcher, which enables operators to track the target before or after launching the missile. Additionally, the system supports both "fire-and-forget" and "fire-and-update" modes. 

Key Specifications of OMTAS:

Range: 200–4000 metres

Warhead: Tandem-shaped charge, designed for top or direct hits

Guidance: High precision with thermal and daylight cameras

Portability: 35 kg missile weight, total weight with launcher 70 kg

Dimensions: 160 mm diameter, 1800 mm length

Another significant addition is the Dragoneye-2 thermal imaging camera, developed by ASELSAN, a leading Turkish defence technology company. This high-tech thermal camera uses a medium-wave infrared (MWIR) sensor to produce high-definition color images, providing a strategic advantage in surveillance. 

The camera system features continuous zoom capabilities and integrates a laser rangefinder (LRF) to measure the distance to the target. Additionally, the Dragoneye-2 is equipped with GPS and a magnetic compass for precise location tracking. It supports rapid image transmission via Ethernet infrastructure and includes a digital video output.

By Naila Huseynova