The weapons, equipment and life support units used by our soldiers in the base areas were introduced in detail with the “Life of the Mehmetçik, Empowered by Domestic and National Technology”, which attracted great attention from press members.
This is a demonstration of the new system introduced into a service in 2021. In the expo clothing, protection equipment, weapons, personal equipment, living areas, security and living installations are showed.
The base area is compiled of different levels. It is equipped with national obstruction, security and surveillance systems. The base area is under 24/7 E/O and UAV surveillance.
Accordion type HESCO sandbag wall system that can be equipped optionally with cutwire. Extremely easy for transportation and use. Supported by reinforced HESCO blocks with inbuilt fire holes for enhanced fire power. Other than that 14 ton new type prefab bunker system is put on use. It is constructed in a way that it is easily transportable and tough enough to provide protection against different threats. In the base EOD trained dogs are present and the base is encircled by cement obstruction blocks in different sizes providing protection against VBIEDs.
On the entry of the base there are tough prefab cement made control point positions enhanced with a ballistic glass and fire openings. Other than that it is equipped with new type ballistic tower constructed by new type "lego" bricks not requiring any additional substances in order to be constructed. On the park side we have fuel station. For enhanced surveillance we have mini drones ready to provide additional information.
New type prefab modular living areas are showed. Six man modular cement bunker type sleeping area that is able to be made bigger thanks to its modular design with ballistic glass protection, cement bunker type relaxation/social rest area is also showed. Another modular twelve man sleeping area is showed which is even more protected against rocket and mortar rounds thanks to its depth. Its roof is on ground level and the living area is underground.
Another modular six man modular container type sleeping area with collapsible table and two chairs is visible. It can also be used for working place. We see modular bath capable to serve 5 personnel at the same time. It weights 2300kg and is capable of delivering 2000l of cold water and 500l of hot water. We also see a modular container type toilet area which can serve 5 personnel at the same time. It haves 5 toilets and 5 sinks. It haves 2000l cold water capacity. Thanks to its modular design it can be easily disassembled and delivered to another base area. We can see also medical modular station. That modular container family can be transported by helicopter or with added wheel module by land. We can also see a modular 540w solar panel station that is used for the personnel's phone charge, hand held radio charge and light needs. We can also see a modular laundry. It weights 3500kg. It consists of 10x9kg washing machines, 1x20kg washing machine, 1x20kg drying machine. Modular freezer container for containment of food products is also showed. We can also see a water tank designed to cover the clean water needs of our personnel. It is designed as a modular tank and can be transported by wheels. We see also the Advanced Mobile Field Baking Station. With its 6 personnel it is able to produce 6240 breads in 8 hours. It is also modular design and easily transportable. We also see ERAY Mobile Field Kitchen Station. It is capable of preparing 4 menus for 250-400 strong unit. It is designed in order to cover the needs for hot food of the personnel on the field. Thanks to its modular design it is easily transportable.
Some of the equipment we see is new type Garanti Giyim helmets including the most recent versions with upgraded rail mounts and covers. We see different accessories for the helmets like face shields with different ballistic protection levels, action cameras, IR strobe lights helping in identifying friendly units and Night Vision Goggles. New type of vests utilizing laser cut MOLLE system for reduction of weight and different type of utility and magazine pouches. Soldiers are equipped with national made rifles equipped with holographic sights, thermal sights, IR laser pointers from which the most are domestically produced. We see the new type winter and summer unique camouflage uniforms including new type of boots and soldiers are equipped with gloves and ballistic glasses. We see advanced EOD equipment. Also advanced construction/search rescue equipment is being showcased. We see new type winter equipment. We see new survival equipment including different MRE menus, new type sleeping bags and tents.
Interesting showcased equipment:
Aselsan SHARPEYE Hand-Held E/O
Aselsan DRAGONEYE E/O Sensor
Aselsan HEKOS Target Acquisition System
Aselsan ASIR Thermal Camera
Aselsan GERGEDAN-5S Jammer/Blinding Electronic Warfare System
Havelsan ERISIS Early Warning System (Optional Radar Integration)
Aselsan SERCE-3 mini-UAV
MKEK Land Bassed Auto-Cannon 25mm
MKEK KNT-76 7.62x51mm DMR
CADEX Defence CDX-MC Kraken .338 Lapua Magnum
Kale KSR50 .50 cal
MKEK PMT-76(/57A)
Akdas AK-40GL 40mm Grenade Launcher