In a resounding display of technological prowess, Turkey has embarked on the serial production of three groundbreaking weapon systems: the indigenously developed Akya heavyweight torpedo, the Atmaca surface-to-surface anti-ship guided missile, and the Sapan anti-aircraft air-defense missile. The milestone in the production of these cutting-edge systems was marked by a contract signing ceremony held on... Continue Reading →
Turkish Navy conducted another live firing of Atmaca anti-ship missile on 18th June 2021. The test was conducted again at the live-fire exercise area off the coast of the Black Sea town Sinop. The last of the Ada class corvettes, TCG Kınalıada had the honour to do testing. At the receiving end of the missile... Continue Reading →
On 2nd November 2018, The Presidency of Defence Industries –former Undersecreteriat of Defence Industries- the main defense acquisition agency of Turkey announced that a contract for the serial production of Atmaca (Hawk) anti-ship missile was signed. The contract was signed between PDI and Roketsan the leading company in the country for designing, developing and manufacturing... Continue Reading →
The above image is to be believed a photo of Atmaca anti ship missile. The photo was taken by a test firing on a terrestrial range. Probably to test the flight characteristics and or the range. The project must started at least 10 years ago. In his memorials Admiral Özden Örnek, Commander of Turkish Navy... Continue Reading →
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