Anka UAS Industrial Collaboration Programme Obligation Satisfied
TURKISH Aerospace formally accepted No 11 Squadron hangar from Malaysian company G7 Aerospace after completion of 12-month renovation works. The hangar, which later will be handed back to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) as Anka unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) main operating base, is to be delivered as part of Anka UAS main contract.
In a brief handing over ceremony witnessed by the Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim at LIMA’25 yesterday, the hangar renovation is one of 11 projects under ICP associated with Anka UAS purchased by the Government of Malaysia two years ago.
G7 Aerospace said the hangar renovation is a major delivery milestone which signifies Turkish Aerospace commitment to its ICP obligation. Other ICP projects which are nearing completion include Ground Data Terminal (GDT) installation at five sites in East Malaysia, manufacturing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and supply of security drone systems, all of which are contracted to G7 worth US$4.33 million in terms of local content.
“According to Turkish Aerospace, G7 Aerospace has proven its capability to deliver the ICP projects and this has become the basis for our long-term partnership which will later extend to future acquisitions such as Aksungur UCAV, Hurjet trainer and the fifth-generation Kaan fighter jets. To begin with, Turkish Aerospace is considering appointing G7 as its partner for the supply of Anka GSEs to regional operators.”
G7 Aerospace was established in 2010, and “has been at the forefront of delivering engineering and logistics support solutions to aerospace and defence customers”. Its quality management system is AS9100/ISO9001 certified for Aviation, Space & Defence whereas its DGTA and CAAM certifications are to serve the military and civil aviation respectively. The company delivers high-quality, broad spectrum aerospace and defence products and services employing its highly skilled workforce, made up of veterans and young graduates. Its services include Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO); Avionics Modifications and Upgrades; Unmanned Systems, and Sustainment Engineering.