OSMAN KUVVET
ASELSAN, added the defence systems used in naval operations to its exports of defence systems regarding land and aerospace platforms. First exporting Zoka Acoustic Countermeasure Jammers/Decoys under naval systems, ASELSAN is now getting ready to export Zargana -a torpedo countermeasure system developed for surface and sub-surface platforms.
ASELSAN will export the Zargana Torpedo Countermeasure System for Submarines to Pakistan. The company indigenously developed this system for Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B Class Submarines Mid-Life Upgrade Project. Factory acceptance tests required for Zargana’s integration to Pakistani and Indonesian submarine systems are completed. The Turkish Navy actively uses torpedo countermeasure solutions for submarines. In the meantime, the export of Zoka Acoustic Countermeasure Jammer/Decoy was realized for the first time to Indonesian Naval Forces in 2019 and 2020. On the other hand, Zargana featuring a Launcher System, Decision Support System and Zoka Acoustic Countermeasure Jammer/Decoy Sub-Systems will be exported for the first time. Following the integration process, these export activities will allow more exports to the other submarines in Pakistan and Indonesia.
SUPERIOR CAPABILITIES
Zargana steps forth as the first and only submarine torpedo countermeasure system with superior capabilities compared to similar systems in the world. The system uses the target and environment data from the submarine to identify the most effective avoidance tactic against the torpedo attacking the submarine and enables the launching of the acoustic jammers and decoys that are programmed in line with the determined tactic. Acoustic jammers generate broadband noise to prevent the torpedos detection of the submarines. Acoustic decoys deceive the torpedos by emulating the behaviours of the submarine.
GUIDING MILGEM
Another significant export achievemen of ASELSAN is linked to the MILGEM 1 vessel built for Pakistan. Factory acceptance tests of the two ASELSAN MITOS WECDIS to perform on Pakistan’s MILGEM 1 have been completed. In this way, another critical stage regarding the first export of the system has been finalized. ASELSAN MITOS is developed as an electronic chart-based navigation system product group for the surface and sub-surface platforms. The MITOS family includes WECDIS and Digital Plot Table (DPT) used in military platforms and ECDIS developed for civilian platforms. The systems under the product group are presently used in 12 platforms in Türkiye, and PAKISTAN MILGEM project will pave the way for their utilization in various platforms in Pakistan’s market. With adequate backup mechanisms, ASELSAN MITOS WECDIS assists navigation by offering data compliant with the up-to-date electronic navigation charts compliant with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) rules. The system uses the information such as position, heading and speed provided by the reference systems and offers route planning and monitoring capabilities to the relevant ship crew.
COASTS ARE SAFE WITH AUSV
Türkiye is quite confident about the ULAQ series within the scope of strategic surface vessels. This year, Türkiye will be exporting large vessels with indigenous designs to export the ULAQ series’ first product the Unmanned Surface Vessel (AUSV). AUSV conducts reconnaissance surveillance activities for protecting the critical coastal facilities and floating components, and the vessel has a version that enables the installation of various weapon systems.
VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS
ASELSAN either manufactures system-based high technology products or provides them to platforms as sub-systems. ASELSAN’s exports per kg are around US$ 1.000. This figure is over the average defence industry export figures, and therefore it increases the average. In addition to contributing to the country’s economy with the products it exports, ASELSAN’s products support the ‘Made in Türkiye’ brand as high technology defence systems.
FEATURES OF MITOS WECDIS
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DİLŞAH KEFLİOĞLU
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan laid the foundation of Atatürk Cultural Center for its reconstruction project on 10 February 2019. The centre was opened after the completion of the project in 2.5 years.
The opera sphere in AKM’s entrance was built with 15 thousand unique handmade red ceramic tiles. The design of the building’s façade aimed maximum benefit from daylight, and a green roof system was applied with an environmental-friendly approach. The opera hall, named the grand hall, features a foyer with nearly 4 thousand 500 square meters and seats 2040 people. The pit in the lobby has sufficient size to host a massive orchestra of 118 people.
A MOVING STAGE
The stage mechanics and systems are built with the world’s leading technologies. They comprise a 65-meter stage depth, four main stage elevators, 13 compensator elevators in the side and backstages, and four mobile wagons that will remain above these. Besides, there is a rotating stage wagon in the main hall. All halls of AKM are furnished with top-level equipment in terms of acoustic, sound, lighting and displaying systems.
COMPRISES OF FIVE BLOCKS
AKM’s halls were designed acoustically, and the built orchestra shell offers an excellent sound quality in plays and concerts asa homage to original AKM’s ceramic artist Sadi Diren. The centre and the spiral staircase in the original centre’s foyer were restored to their original design. The centre comprises five blocks founded over a field of 30 thousand square meters, and AKM has an indoor space of 95 thousand square meters. The natural stone coating over the façade and internal venues of AKM draw attention.
A MODERN DESIGN
There are four basements with a total size of 48 thousand and 705 square meters, a stage, backstage rooms, foyer areas, workshop and storage areas, ballet practice lounges, practice rooms for soloists and orchestras, a recording studio, rehearsal rooms, art galleries and exhibition rooms and coffee shops. Furthermore, the rehearsal halls, recording studio, soloist and orchestra practice rooms were designed in a modern way acoustically.
DESCENDED FROM FATHER TO SON
Architect Hayati Tabanlıoğlu conducted the construction of AKM in 1956-1969, and it is one of the original premises of one of Taksim Square’s symbols. After the big fire in 1970, AKM opened again in 1977. The centre used to seat one thousand and three hundred people; however, it was transformed into a complex after the reconstruction by increasing its capacity and functions. Architect of the new AKM is the son of center’s original architect Hayati Tabanlıoğlu’s son, Murat Tabanlıoğlu.
A CULTURE STREET
As part of the AKM project, Culture Street includes an art gallery, movie theatre, restaurant, café, a book café, arts centre for children, a music platform, library, a design shop, and a multifunctional lounge.
Another significant aspect of the AKM project is that the centre gained a 24-hour living area to the neighbourhood with a connection from the Taksim Square to Istanbul Technical University’s Taşkışla Faculty and Atatürk Library. With the new centre, a second square will be formed in congress valley direction, where Atatürk Library and Istanbul Technical University remain.
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HAMİT KARDAŞ
The postgraduate programs designed by the Istanbul Commerce University based on the requirements of the business realm offer career opportunities to international students wishing to come to Türkiye for education. There are postgraduate and PhD programs in the University for those wishing to upgrade their degrees. Expert academicians and special facilities carry out the postgraduate programs. Postgraduate courses are performed in five institutes within the body of COMMERCE.
INSTITUTE OF FINANCE
As Türkiye’s first institute in finance, this institute is structured with an integrated perspective by taking Istanbul’s private and public sector focused finance theory, management and policy, financial economy, and applied finance compatible with Istanbul’s aims to become a global finance centre into consideration. The institute offers four postgraduate and two PhD programs.
INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND INTERNET
The first institute focusing on the internet area, the Communication Science and Internet Institute, aims to develop the new theoretical perspectives and research methodology deemed lacking in the area, reveal interdisciplinary research forms, and improve data generation for its implementation in required areas. The institute offers PhD programs and thesis and non-thesis master programs.
FOREIGN TRADE INSTITUTE
With the privilege of being Türkiye’s first Foreign Trade Institute, this institute conducts practices and research on a sectoral basis towards the market and launching academic level postgraduate programs. Thesis and Non-Thesis Master programs are available in the institute. Moreover, PhD programs in two different areas are offered.
SOCIAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE
Social Sciences Institute is carrying out education and research activities with many programs prepared in line with the sector’s requirements. Doyens in the finance and real sector are among the institute’s academic staff.
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
Institute of Science offers postgraduate and PhD programs with eleven different programs. Urban Systems and Transport Management, Conservation and Restoration programs within the structure of this institute are the leading postgraduate programs in this area in Türkiye. The Cyber Security PhD program stands out as well.
For the postgraduate programs of the University: https://international.ticaret.edu.tr
MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY
Commercial Diplomacy Postgraduate Program is Türkiye’s first and only commercial diplomacy program. The program continues to accept applications. Commercial diplomacy is a vast area where negotiations in multiple aspects are carried out to solve disputes that hamper global trade. Joint solutions are generated, and international cooperation is developed through signing agreements on commerce and investment.
Commercial Diplomacy Department Head Assoc. Prof. Uğur Yasin Asal stated that through the postgraduate program, they aimed to train graduates who has in-depth knowledge of commercial diplomacy terminology, who can build intercultural communication,who attach importance to entrepreneurship and wish to enhance entrepreneurial skills and academic aspect of commerce as commercial diplomacy experts.
MOST PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR
Istanbul Commerce University was declared as the year’s most prestigious educational institution in the private education institutions category by The ONE Awards, one of the most exceptional standards in its area. For the seventh time, the award ceremony of the ONE Awards was executed with the cooperation of Marketing Türkiye and Akademetre Research and Strategic Planning. In addition to the brands increasing their prestige the most in the year, media, PR, advertising and digital marketing agencies that played a role in this success were awarded. Celebrating its 20th year of establishment, Istanbul Commerce University was awarded as the year’s most prestigious educational institution.
Istanbul Commerce University’s President Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu mentioned that they were proud to receive the award and said, “The momentum gained by our University in the recent period is very pleasing. We will not be satisfied with this and work more to enhance the value of our University’s diplomas.”
THE HIGHEST OCCUPANCY RATE
Istanbul Commerce University achieved a hundred per cent success in this area by launching the online education system in the swiftest during the pandemic. The University remained in the educational institutions to achieve the highest occupancy rate among the foundation universities and filled 95.5% of its capacity this year.
400 ONLINE EVENTS
Istanbul Commerce University is among the most preferred universities for postgraduate degrees. The University carried out its social responsibility projects academic and cultural activities throughout the pandemic and held over 400 online events in the past year.
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