Turkish firm develops ‘invisibility cloak’ for military purposesApril 10, 2014 - 10:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Turkish R&D firm has developed a “disguise network” for military purposes reportedly more capable than its equivalents produced in the United States and Israel, according to Hurriyet Daily News. The global market for anti-radar materials for military vehicles, including tanks, popularly known as “invisibility cloaks,” reached billions of dollars in volume in the recent years. Ümit Öztürk, a representative of the Turkish firm, has said the “disguise network” can significantly reduce an object’s radar cross-section in specific radar frequencies. Besides its radar-avoiding capabilities, Öztürk said, the material also decreases the object’s visual, infrared and thermal marks. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), the country’s scientific watchdog, has tested the product and approved that its anti-radar capabilities are better than its counterparts elsewhere in the world. “Current anti-radar paints produced in Israel and the U.S. are heavy and can easily be damaged in harsh weather,” Öztürk said. “Our composite bodies are lighter and resistant to all weather conditions,” he continued. Öztürk also told Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) reacted positively after initial tests regarding the usage of the new product on Turkey’s nationally-produced military drone, ANKA. “We have also informed the Ministry of Defense,” he added, saying their efforts are continuing to set up a factory for mass production. Photo: Hurriyet Daily News Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |