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Unlike in the VLS ones, ESSMs on Mk 29s that are used on US amphibs and carriers are not quadpacked. Mk29 only carries 8 ESSMs. Tho it being a neater packaging, nothing below the deck, is a good selling point. US doesn't like VLS on its carriers.
People are saying: The air defense frigate will protect TCG ANADOLU. But how much does AD Frigate cost comparing MİDLAS loaded with missiles? I think 4 x compact AESA radar+16 cell MİDLAS with missiles,plus 2 x Gökdemir would be max 100 million USD. With such solution you would get LHD destroyer which everyone dreams.I fully agree with you. This ship is naked when it comes to self protection. Couple of Phalanx will never cut it. It needs on board protection at a level that is commensurate with a vessel of this stature.
Goksur is a good close-in-weapons system. Its designers are very confident that they can hit targets with a single missile shot. But missiles developed from Bozdogan mean, they are expensive. Roketsan’s Levent System, however, use an upgraded version of Sungur missile. They should be a lot cheaper. Sungur missiles use titanium rods that are welded at alternate points and when missile explodes, these rods form a large circular wall that hits the incoming threat. Sungur is built as a true economical CIWS missile with an expected effective range of 11km thanks to its dual thrust engine. In addition to the 2 Phalanx there should be 2 Levent/Goksur on board.
Also, if we can not attach basket designed VLSs at the sides of this ship like Cavour has, then at least, we should place some oblique launchers with Hisar-RF missiles on to the deck of this ship.
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Delivery was planned on September, at this pace they are so far aiming for "by end of the year". The delays have already occured
Its certain that Istif will be delivered this year.
the test of certain domestic systems went far better than expected and didn’t cause any delay
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MBDA and PGZ join forces on CAMM-MR development
MBDA and PGZ have signed an agreement to co-operate on developing a new CAMM medium-range low-cost interceptor at MSPO 2023 in Kielce. The CAMM-MR missile is being designed to meet the needs of advanced ground and naval air defence at medium ranges.
The letter of intent between PGZ and MBDA follows on from the UK and Polish governments agreeing to progress development of a future common missile based on the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) family as part of the UK–Poland 2030 strategic partnership.
The new CAMM-MR missile concept has been created under a contract from the Polish Ministry of National Defence, with the new missile intended to complement CAMM & CAMM-ER within the integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) capabilities of the MIECZNIK and PILICA+/NAREW/WISLA programmes.
Eric Béranger, CEO of MBDA, said: “This joint working on a new missile is a historic step for our companies and for the development of European solutions for the Defense of Europe. MBDA was created to champion the cross border development of missile systems in Europe and so we’re very proud to be working in concert with PGZ and Poland on this exciting new project.”
Sebastian Chwałek, President of the Management Board of PGZ S.A. said: “This particular LOI is intended to pave the road map of future activities that both PGZ and MBDA should undertake to engage in design, development and production of CAMM-MR. We also call this initiative as Future Common Missile to convey our aspiration it will serve both the Polish and British Armed Forces as common munition with dual source of production. This is a new chapter for PGZ and we are very motivated to engage especially in design and development with assets that we have at hand or being implemented right now e.g. HWIL Laboratory, as a solid and strategic partner of MBDA.”
Polish involvement in the future development of the CAMM family follows on from the successful UK-Italian co-operation that created CAMM-ER.
MBDA is currently working with PGZ to enhance Poland’s missile capabilities, including through the PILICA+, NAREW, MIECZNIK and OTTOKAR BRZOZA programmes backed by transfer of knowledge and technology from MBDA to Poland’s defence industry. This joint working is providing decisive military capabilities to Poland, driving significant value for money and boosting the Polish economy and high-skilled jobs.
CAMM-MR !!first time I heard ,THX.we should schedule quad-packing Siper-1D along with Hisar-D B2, building it on top of Hisar-D B2 with a booster sounds like a achievable goal. It will be a good rival to dual-packed CAMM-MR.
Dream responsiblyCAMM-MR !!first time I heard ,THX.
CAMM-MR has 100km range while ER had 45 km range. İnteresting.
Absolutely we should add booster Hisar-D and we should it quadpack.
Again i am repeating but what about dual-packing SİPER-B2?
I can't help dreaming.