US EditionTurkey’s Erdogan unveils ‘Steel Dome’ air defense system
Turkey's Steel Dome system, valued at $460 million with 47 vehicles, integrates multiple air defense technologies to counter regional aerial threats amid ongoing conflicts, officials said.
- On Wednesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally inaugurated Turkey's Steel Dome integrated air defense system and delivered it to the military in Ankara, calling it a watershed moment.
- Past U.S. arms embargo of 1974 and heightened conflicts in Syria, Ukraine, and Israel's attacks on Iran accelerated Turkey's Steel Dome air defense project launched last year.
- The deliveries included Hisar O 100 and Siper air defence systems, Alp 300-G and 100-G radar systems, Puhu and Redet electronic warfare systems, Korkut vehicles, and Erdogan said the package is worth $460 million with 47 vehicles.
- The ceremony also launched construction on the Oulbey Technology Base, a $1.5 billion investment to more than double Aselsan's mass-production capacity, employ about 4,000 people, and begin operations by mid-2026.
- Modeled in part on Israel's Iron Dome, the Steel Dome reflects Turkey's defence transformation cutting foreign dependency from around 80% to below 20%, while exports peaked at $7.15 billion in 2024.
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Turkey unveils ‘Steel Dome’ defence system. Is it Erdogan's answer to Israel's Iron Dome?
Turkey has officially launched its 'Steel Dome' integrated air defence system, a multi-layered shield designed to counter aerial threats from drones to ballistic missiles. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hailed the project as a turning point for Turkey’s defence industry, promising enhanced security and a future where the country leads in military innovation
Turkey’s Erdogan unveils ’Steel Dome’ air defense system
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Turkey's integrated air defence system known as the "Steel Dome," which he described as a watershed moment for the country and its defence industry. "These systems are a show of strength for Turkey," Erdogan said at an event at the Ankara facilities of defence contractor Aselsan. "In air defence we are ushering in a new era for our beloved Turkey." Erdogan's government ann…
President Erdoğan talks about a turning point in Turkish defence: 47 vehicles worth almost half a billion dollars are supposed to secure the air space. We are also investing heavily in weapons development.
Erdogan jubilant as 'Steel Dome' air defence system delivered to military
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday hailed a milestone for Turkey as its "Steel Dome" air defence system was delivered to the military, saying regional conflicts had pushed Ankara to boost its defence capacities. "Today we are providing our army with the (Steel) Dome system, consisting of 47 vehicles worth $460 million, which will inspire confidence in friends and fear in enemies," Erdogan said at a ceremony a year after the project was …
Erdogan Unveils Turkey's "Steel Dome" Air Defense System, Hails New Era In National Security - Worthy Christian News
by Emmitt Barry, with reporting from Worthy News Jerusalem Bureau Staff (Worthy News) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Turkey’s integrated air defense network, dubbed the “Steel Dome,” marking what he called a “watershed moment” for the nation’s security and defense industry. Speaking at defense contractor Aselsan’s headquarters in Ankara, Erdogan declared the project a turning point in Turkey’s march to…
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