According to the Navy News Network, the Ares Group of Türkiye recently unveiled the design concept of the "Ares" 76 frigate at the 2024 Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition held in Qatar. The ship is an export model designed by Türkiye for its allies, reflecting its intention to continue to expand the international military trade market. The new ship has distinctive features. The Ares 76 frigate is positioned as a light frigate or coastal patrol ship, with a length of 76 meters and distinctive features. One is comprehensive functionality. Although the ship has a small displacement, it can carry multiple weapon systems and has the ability to perform diverse maritime combat missions. In terms of anti-ship, the ship is mainly equipped with one 76mm caliber main gun, four or eight unit Atmaka anti-ship missiles, and two 12.7mm caliber remote-controlled weapon stations. In terms of air defense, the ship is equipped with a foil decoy system and a Geksur air defense and anti missile system. In terms of anti submarine, the ship is mainly equipped with four Oka light torpedoes and one six unit anti submarine rocket. The second is to emphasize localization. The ship is equipped in Türkiye on a large scale. In the current plan, Türkiye Roxitan Company takes the lead in the production of key missile systems, and the main guns, anti-aircraft artillery, etc. also come from Türkiye's local industries. In terms of support system, Türkiye Athelsan Company is responsible for providing electronic warfare system and electronic detection system, and Methusan Company will provide sonar. The third is to attach importance to unmanned equipment. The ship focuses on giving play to Türkiye's advantages in the development of unmanned equipment. It is equipped with vertical takeoff and landing UAVs to enhance reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities. It can also carry small unmanned boats that can perform reconnaissance, anti submarine or suicide attack missions according to mission requirements. According to the analysis of promoting military trade exports, Türkiye's choice to publish the design concept of new frigates at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition has its special considerations. On the one hand, exploring the export market for ships in the Middle East region. Data shows that currently, Türkiye's total military trade exports exceed 4 billion US dollars, making it the 12th largest arms exporter in the world, but the export of marine equipment only accounts for 10% of the total. Türkiye believes that to further expand the military trade market, the export of naval vessels will be a breakthrough point. The Ares Group said that the construction cost of the "Ares" 76 frigate is expected to be the same as that of ordinary patrol ships, but the comprehensive operational performance will reach the level of the frigate with a larger size, with a high cost performance ratio. In addition, the ship only needs about half of the number of personnel of similar ships, which is the cost performance option of countries with limited budget, and is expected to become the flagship product of Türkiye in expanding the field of maritime military trade. The Middle East is an important market for Türkiye's military trade. Türkiye's unmanned aerial vehicles are widely welcomed in the region. Türkiye hopes to develop the export market of naval ships here. On the other hand, expanding its influence in the Middle East region. Qatar is an important fulcrum for Türkiye to expand its influence in the Middle East, and the military cooperation between the two countries is close. From 2018 to 2022, Türkiye will export two training ships and four landing ships to Qatar. At this defense exhibition, the two countries signed a procurement agreement for two speedboats. Türkiye hopes to maintain long-term and stable defense cooperation with Qatar and further expand its influence in the Middle East
Edit：Luo yu Responsible editor：Wang er dong
Source：China national defense daily
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