Türkiye enhances naval defence with advanced system for TF-2000 destroyer

Türkiye is set to bolster its naval capabilities by integrating the advanced national long-range air defence system into its TF-2000 class destroyer.

A post by SavunmaSanayiST.com on social media platform X, says that the destroyer will be armed with the naval variant of the SİPER Block-1 anti-air missile, which boasts an impressive range of over 100 kilometers, Caliber.Az reports.

🔴SİPER Projesi kapsamında geliştirilen 100+ kilometre menzilli SİPER Blok I Hava Savunma Füzesi’nin deniz versiyonu olan SİPER Blok I D, TF-2000 Hava Savunma Harbi Muhribi tarafından kullanılacak. https://t.co/E36XAUXZ6B pic.twitter.com/QLfIIB6kbc

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) September 20, 2024

Following successful final tests of the land-based SİPER Block-1 missile, plans are in place for its deployment within the Turkish Armed Forces. Additionally, the SİPER Block-2 missile, capable of engaging targets at distances exceeding 150 kilometers, has also undergone successful testing.

SİPER Sistemi'nin devam eden kabul testleri, bu yılın sonuna kadar tamamlanacak.

100+ kilometre menzilli SİPER Ürün-1 Füzesi'ni kullanacak ilk batarya, böylelikle Türk Hava Kuvvetleri'ne teslim edilecek.

Envanterdeki; KORKUT, SUNGUR, HİSAR-A+ ve HİSAR-O+ gibi ürünlere (1/2) https://t.co/JZreXhOTtS pic.twitter.com/wwvwgzEoQ1

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) September 16, 2024

The TF-2000 destroyer is designed to feature a 64-cell MIDLAS vertical launch system. This system will house HİSAR-D RF missiles for medium-range air defence, alongside the SİPER Block-1 and SİPER Block-2 missiles for long-range protection.