Another program launched for the locally-built critical sub-components of the platforms operating in the Turkish Navy is finished. In this way, the electronic warfare capability of the Turkish Naval Forces has been increased.
In the statement made by the Presidency of Defence Industries; ASELSAN's MEHS (Milli elektronik Harp Suiti / National Electronic Warfare Suite) integrated third and fourth Yavuz Class frigates and platforms delivered to the Navy. Under the contract signed in 2013, MEHS was integrated into the TCG Yavuz (F 240), TCG Turgutreis (F 241), TCG Fatih (F 242) and TCG Yıldırım (F 243).
National Electronic Warfare Suite developed for surface platforms includes Marine Electronic Support System, Marine Electric Jamming System, Decoy Launcher, Laser Warning System, Infrared Search and Tracking System and EW Suite Operator Console. In addition to the ability to associate threats, prioritize, using active and passive countermeasures, proposing maneuvers to the platform. The system is capable of directing RF energy in a dynamic threat environment. The suite, which can perform data record analysis and database editing operations, can also be integrated into the ship battle management system.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)