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[Mike1976]

Looks like the front end of a Fennek, rear end of a VCBI with some redesigned YPR turret stuck on top.

 

[BravoZulu]

Turkey obtains permanent Naval base in Vlorë, Albania.
Albania had ratified a military cooperation deal with Turkey 2 weeks ago similar to the ones signed between Turkey and Somalia/Qatar.
Turkey intends to station a permanent naval component in Albania

"Albanian President Ilir Meta on Monday approved a deal that was signed with Turkey, ensuring cooperation between the two countries' militaries.

"The deal reflects the Turkish Republic's will to support stable ties with the Albanian Republic through direct contribution to the country's armed forces," the statement from the Albanian presidency said on the issue.

Previously, on April 23, the Albanian parliament ratified the deal that ensures not only military cooperation but also financial support. The bill of the deal will enter into force 15 days after it is published in the Official Gazette.

The cooperation deal also covers the principles of the financial aid that is being planned to be delivered in a couple of years, as well as the purchase of military services and goods from Turkey, preferably from local firms.

The deal was signed on Nov. 11 in the Albanian capital Tiran by the two countries' defense ministers. Apart from this, in February 2020, a defense cooperation deal was made between the Turkish and Albanian defense ministries."
https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/albania-ratifies-military-cooperation-deal-with-turkey

 

[BravoZulu]

Kuwait:
The US State Department has approved a possible $1.4 billion sale of Patriot air and missile defence system components and upgrades to Kuwait, the Pentagon said on Thursday after notifying Congress of the certification.

The three packages, announced on the website of the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, include $425 million for sustainment and technical assistance, $200 million for a repair and return program, and $800 million for 84 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missile segment enhancements.

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies are the main contractors for the radars, launchers and interceptors that comprise the Patriot system. The notification process alerts Congress that a sale to a foreign country has been approved, but it does not indicate that a contract has been signed or negotiations have concluded.

 

[BravoZulu]

Turkey begins testing indigenous catapult launch and arrestor system with old F-4E Phantoms.
The system will be used with Turkey's Aircraft Carrier program once certified.

 

[BravoZulu]

Israel:
LORA ("Long Range Attack") is a theatre quasiballistic missile produced in Israel.
It has a range of 400 kilometres (250 mi) and a CEP of 10 metres (33 ft) when using a combination of GPS and TV for terminal guidance.
It can be ship-launched from inside of a standard Intermodal container[4] as well as land-launched.[5]
In 2018, it has been offered for sale to the Israel Defense Forces, but a decision on purchasing it has not yet been made.

10m CEP however in this latest test the target was 1sq/m in size

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[BravoZulu]

Iran:
Iran has continued to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium and remains in violation of its deal with world powers, the United Nations’ atomic watchdog said Friday.

The International Atomic Energy Agency reported the finding in a confidential document distributed to member countries and seen by The Associated Press.

The agency said that as of May 20, Iran’s total stockpile of low-enriched uranium amounted to 1,571.6 kilograms (1.73 tons), up from 1,020.9 kilograms (1.1 tons) on Feb. 19.

Iran signed the nuclear deal in 2015 with the United States, Germany, France, Britain, China and Russia. Known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, it allows Iran only to keep a stockpile of 202.8 kilograms (447 pounds).

The IAEA reported that Iran has also been continuing to enrich uranium to a purity of up to 4.5%, higher than the 3.67% allowed under the JCPOA. It is also above the pact’s limitations on heavy water.

The nuclear deal promised Iran economic incentives in return for the curbs on its nuclear program. President Donald Trump pulled the US out of the deal unilaterally in 2018, saying it needed to be renegotiated. Iran has since slowly violated the restrictions to try and pressure the remaining nations to increase the incentives to offset new, economy-crippling US sanctions.
https://www.cufi.org/un-atomic-watchdog-says-iran-now-violating-all-restrictions-of-nuclear-deal/

 

[TheKiwi]

Turkey begins testing indigenous catapult launch and arrestor system with old F-4E Phantoms.
The system will be used with Turkey's Aircraft Carrier program once certified.

I took a look at that Turkish carrier program. It's a helicopter landing ship same as the RAN's Canberra. There is no way on earth it could ever operate F-4's safely.

 

[BravoZulu]

I took a look at that Turkish carrier program. It's a helicopter landing ship same as the RAN's Canberra. There is no way on earth it could ever operate F-4's safely.

I doubt they intend ever using the F-4's on the LPD, they are being used at "launch dummies" to test and validate the system ie weight limits

 

[TheKiwi]

Ah that makes more sense.

 

[Fish&Chips]

I doubt they intend ever using the F-4's on the LPD, they are being used at "launch dummies" to test and validate the system ie weight limits

The question remains which aircraft they intend to use with this system.

 

[BravoZulu]

The question remains which aircraft they intend to use with this system.

No idea, she was originally going to be configured for the F-35 but that's now a moot point. There has been mention of the only fast movers she will see are cross-decked from NATO and allies however, I simply can't see any navy willingly have their fast movers doing arrested landings on her

 

[Chazman]

I don't know what they are testing with arrestor gear on the F-4, but the new ship will require VTOL/STOL. Now that the F-35B is off the table, maybe Turkey can start buying up used Harriers.

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[Fluff]

No idea, she was originally going to be configured for the F-35 but that's now a moot point. There has been mention of the only fast movers she will see are cross-decked from NATO and allies however, I simply can't see any navy willingly have their fast movers doing arrested landings on her

What exactly is the logic of Turkey having a carrier? US, UK, France have them as strategic platforms, and sail them round the world, bringing peace and harmony to all. Italy managed WW2 without one?

 

[Chazman]

What exactly is the logic of Turkey having a carrier? US, UK, France have them as strategic platforms, and sail them round the world, bringing peace and harmony to all. Italy managed WW2 without one?

To rule the Mediterranean.

 

[Fluff]

To rule the Mediterranean.

They, like the U.K., already has carrier moored in the med......

 

[muck]

To rule the Mediterranean.

More like so Erdogan has something to masturbate about.

Speaking of the dude, he and Putin have struck a deal that will see more S-400's delivered to Turkey. Four systems worth 2.5B USD will be delivered bringing Turkey's arsenals up to eight systems in total. Apparently, one system consists of eight launchers. (Source, German)

Most of their tech is still of German or American made and obviously subject to NATO standardisation. Integrating the S-400 into their air defences must be a real bitch. The S-400 seems to be an immensely capable platform alright, but I'd really like to know if Erdogan's generals share his enthusiasm.

 

[berkut76]

More like so Erdogan has something to masturbate about.

Speaking of the dude, he and Putin have struck a deal that will see more S-400's delivered to Turkey. Four systems worth 2.5B USD will be delivered bringing Turkey's arsenals up to eight systems in total. Apparently, one system consists of eight launchers. (Source, German)

Most of their tech is still of German or American made and obviously subject to NATO standardisation. Integrating the S-400 into their air defences must be a real bitch. The S-400 seems to be an immensely capable platform alright, but I'd really like to know if Erdogan's generals share his enthusiasm.

S-400 won't be integrated into anything. It'll be a setup by itself.

 

[muck]

S-400 won't be integrated into anything. It'll be a setup by itself.

Would that really work out, though? When West Germany absorbed the East German National People's Army, most Soviet tech was shredded or sold off because there was no communicating with it. Not without jumping through a load of hoops, anyway.

How do the Turks want to coordinate with their other air defence assets if they can't even talk to one another? How do they manage friend-foe identification or exchange target information between different pillars of the air defence umbrella?

 

[Chazman]

Would that really work out, though? When West Germany absorbed the East German National People's Army, most Soviet tech was shredded or sold off because there was no communicating with it. Not without jumping through a load of hoops, anyway.

How do the Turks want to coordinate with their other air defence assets if they can't even talk to one another? How do they manage friend-foe identification or exchange target information between different pillars of the air defence umbrella?

Integrating will be a nightmare. Erdo has made his bed, though.

 

[morris]

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Iran's modernised Ghadir and Nasr missiles?