Israel News Israel Opinion Israel Business Israel Culture Jewish Israel Travel Israel Activism Shop Tensions Turkish F-16 Turkish F-16 Photo: Shutterstock Report: Turkish warplanes now able to fire at Israeli targets Ankara's Star Gazete says country's new F-16 radar system modified to recategorize Israeli targets as hostile. Order said to come directly from PM Erdogan's office; naval, submarine radar systems to be changed next Aviel Magnezi Published: 09.13.11, 11:46 / Israel News Share on TwitterShare on Facebook share Turkey has developed a new radar system for its US-made F-16 fighter jets that will allow them to fire at Israeli targets, Ankara's Star Gazete reported on Tuesday. The orders to modify the system reportedly came directly from Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office. The new radar system – Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) – is a defensive command and control system developed by Turkey's Military Electronics Industry (ASELSAN) for the nation's air force and navy. It is slated to replace a similar US version which is in use today. More on the Israel-Turkey diplomatic crisis: Erdogan says flotilla raid was 'cause for war' Report: Turkey to defuse Israeli Navy weapons 'Israel ostracized over aggressive policies' The US system is comprised of lists of "friends" and "foes." The system's settings are designed to prevent pilot error as well, to an extent, disabling the ability to fire at "friendly" targets even by mistake. The US system identified Israel as a 'friend,' thus preventing Turkish fighter jets from firing at them automatically. The new system, however, allows Turkey control the "friend or foe" list independently. Erdogan's Flotilla raid 'cause for war' interview on al-Jazeera (MEMRI) The Turkish IFF system is scheduled to be mounted on all Turkish fighter jets, military vessels and submarines in the near future. The move, whose timing coincides with a prolonged period of unprecedented diplomatic tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem, has received extensive media coverage in Iran, as well. According to foreign media sources, the IAF has a fleet of 1,964 aircraft, including 689 advanced assault helicopters and F-15 and F-16 fighter jets. Israel's aerial superiority will soon receive a significant boost, in the form of the US-made F-35 fighter jet. The Turkish Air Force is said to have a fleet of "just" 1,940 aircrafts, including F-16s and F-4 Phantoms, as well as 874 assault helicopters. Like Israel, Turkey has also been promised the F-35. It is slated to receive it by 2015. News agencies and Dudi Cohen contributed to this report Follow Ynetnews on Facebook Receive Ynetnews updates directly to your desktop talkback talkback Print Print Send to friend Send to friend Tag with Del.icio.us Bookmark to del.icio.us 155 Talkbacks for this article See all talkbacks 1. So? It's just official. (End) John , Europe (09.13.11) 2. Turkey Just Lost US Support: No More Arms EZRA THE PROUD JEW , USA-ISRAEL (09.13.11) 3. Thank you Barak Obama. john , tel-aviv (09.13.11) 4. turkey better shut its mouth joker , oz (09.13.11) 5. And so it begins... ex-frummie , johannesburg, S.A. (09.13.11) 6. this development fad egypt (09.13.11) 7. The one who is born Turkey cannot become an Eagle (End) Roman , LA (09.13.11) 8. Does that mean... Ram , London (09.13.11) 9. No other sources reported this. I don't think it is true. Can , Istanbul (09.13.11) 10. One step closer to military confrontation. Terry , Eilat - Israel (09.13.11) 11. BLOOD REVENGE!!!! tiki , belgium (09.13.11) 12. when Turkey gets angry just don't f*** with them. Salma , Palestine (09.13.11) 13. Cool your jets, Erdogan (End) Gobbo (09.13.11) 14. The war of words has began. Yoav , Germany (09.13.11) 15. Erdogan will regret messing with Israel Menachem , Israel (09.13.11) 16. Erdokhan's next moves Susya Bar Dror , IL (09.13.11) 17. If that's not a declaration of war... Fact... , World (09.13.11) 18. #2 Ezra Can , Istanbul (09.13.11) 19. US / Turkish Arms Harry , Herzlia/London (09.13.11) 20. A prudent move Robert , Australia (09.13.11) 21. Now we MUST close Israeli airspace to Turkish aircraft! David , Karmiel, Israel (09.13.11) 22. Never trust a Turk, boycott them! Arik A , hadera Israel (09.13.11) 23. Dude I've been to Turkey and to Israel... oh just me (09.13.11) 24. to Ezra lamy , houston (09.13.11) 25. TURKISH ASELSAN ? Mark , T.A. israel (09.13.11) 26. turkey paulo , brazil (09.13.11) 27. history repeating itself HM , Istanbul (09.13.11) 28. #24 Don´t be brainwashed Yoav , Germany (09.13.11) 29. #4 Istanbuler , Istanbul / TR (09.13.11) 30. Erdogan. Philip . , Afula, Israel (09.13.11) 31. Can, this is nothing new. Ali (09.13.11) 32. To No 22 Batu , Istanbul, Turkey (09.13.11) 33. To Ezra Batu , Istanbul, Turkey (09.13.11) 34. #24 "turning its allies into its foes" Tahl (09.13.11) 35. this is probably a breach of conditions of sale zionist forever (09.13.11) 36. #21 Obama's fault, what a joke! Robert , Australia (09.13.11) 37. Turkish Jets can hit Israel Dennis , NJ, USA (09.13.11) 38. #21 Can , Istanbul (09.13.11) 39. To No.8 Batu , Istanbul, Turkey (09.13.11) 40. threat grajdan , Ukraine (09.13.11) 41. There is a war brewing in the Middle East ex-frummie , johannesburg, S.A. (09.13.11) 42. #27 HM - Obama is not incompetent Devorah (09.13.11) 43. What in the HELL is wrong with Turkey?!?!?!?! Talula , Israel (09.13.11) 44. Thumbs Up For Erdogan Acar , Istanbul Turkey (09.13.11) 45. It is still garbage Shalom , Ashdod, IL (09.13.11) 46. What about NATO? Alex, Israel (09.13.11) 47. The War Shlomo Stein , none (09.13.11) 48. #36 You're a real piece of work convict (09.13.11) 49. Not true anka , egypt (09.13.11) 50. Erdogan is cruising for a bruising usa (09.13.11) 51. The Truth Hurt Salma , Palestine (09.13.11) 52. F-35 Steve R , Dallas USA (09.13.11) 53. #48 - you're referring to the WarnerBos/Gibson seadog1946 , Arthur Kill, NJ (09.13.11) 54. He shows his real face rather well. Willem , Rotterdam, Holland (09.13.11) 55. The sins of the Fathers Paul , Jerusalem (09.13.11) 56. no weapons for turkey mehrdad , germany (09.13.11) 57. How could they know? Yael Schlichting , Raubling - Germany (09.13.11) 58. Will the dreamers of Israel Awaken ? Marcel , Florida (09.13.11) 59. Time for MAD Mary Snow , USA (09.13.11) 60. Erdogan Ralph , Caesarea (09.13.11) 61. #44 Some man in Europe wanted also kill Jews and then Yoav , Germany (09.13.11) 62. World Alliance: BIG ISRAEL, co-existent Islam iso Islamism. (End) Jerry , The Netherlands (09.13.11) 63. How does this tell the difference between IAF F16 and Rebecca , Modiin (09.13.11) 64. #43 - but you're still envious of the fact seadog1946 , Arthur Kill, NJ (09.13.11) 65. No war... Marcela Araújo , Brazil (09.13.11) 66. How about the p.m. booby ordering more jason white , afula, israel (09.13.11) 67. #55 yazeed (09.13.11) 68. #20 Bob from Australia Isaac Balbin , Australia (09.13.11) 69. Israel has no place in the new Mideast Erdogan , Egypt (09.13.11) 70. #51 FAKE salma Salma , Palestine (09.13.11) 71. #57 How could they know Robert , Australia (09.13.11) 72. #36 Anti-semetic Australian "GooLoo" Scott , Australia (09.13.11) 73. #44 Turkey will suffer enoromous losses too. (09.13.11) 74. Hahahahahahahha!! yesjb , Canada (09.13.11) 75. Wouldn't it be cool if software were re-reprogrammed to ... Raymond in DC , Washington, DC USA (09.13.11) 76. Your right dude. British Zionist , Leeds (09.13.11) 77. turkish war dance Sam M , UK (09.13.11) 78. YES to COEXISTENCE WITH TURKEY... ORA , JERUSALEM (09.13.11) 79. Istanbuler no 29 TAHRIR QUDS ALYAHUDI (09.13.11) 80. Turkish warplanes Daud , Holland (09.13.11) 81. Let's play israel sam42 , TURKEY (09.13.11) 82. We must attack the Turks before they employ this system RJBH , Methil (09.13.11) 83. response to "Turkish ASELSAN?" hakan , turkey (09.13.11) 84. Islamist Turkey OUT of NATO, asap! (End) Jerry , The Netherlands (09.13.11) 85. TALKING POINTS MEMO, GOOD PR Mark from Georgia , USA (09.13.11) 86. Turkish Jets can also hit..... Gideon Reader , USA (09.13.11) 87. #12 Salma - La La Land BEN JABO , ISRAEL (09.13.11) 88. Turkey became enemy - MUST leave NATO Gabor , Budapest, Macaristan (09.13.11) 89. RAm #8 David Israel , New York, USA (09.13.11) 90. American Jews David Israel , New York, USA (09.13.11) 91. Get rid of Erdogan Madeleine , Rehovot Israel (09.13.11) 92. No. 20 Madeleine , Rehovot Israel (09.13.11) 93. #36 Robert - Of course it's Obama's fault BEN JABO , ISRAEL (09.13.11) 94. #63 Turkish Jets will have a Brit Milah BEN JABO , ISRAEL (09.13.11) 95. Erdogan threatening Israel Brod , USA (09.13.11) 96. Erdogan from Egypt JUDAH THE LION (09.13.11) 97. Thanks for the info Ben JAbo #87, Mark , USA (09.13.11) 98. Reality Ilteris Kagan , Kew Gardens, USA (09.13.11) 99. suicide!!!!! Robert , farmington,wv (09.13.11) 100. 10 armies in 6 days Ilteris Kagan , Kew Gardens, USA (09.13.11) 101. There will not be a confrontation,but if ,then no chance olim hadashim , tel aviv/israel (09.13.11) 102. Israel, you have our full support Armenia (End) Armin , USA (09.13.11) 103. Reality check time Gee , Zikron Yaakov (09.13.11) 104. Turkey/Israel Michael John Harlow , Edmonton, Canada (09.13.11) 105. complete Hyperbole zack , florida USA (09.13.11) 106. well said (09.13.11) 107. #98 sad Israel Israeli , Tel Aviv (09.13.11) 108. #90 Long time no see David. (End) Can , Istanbul (09.13.11) 109. Zack florida (09.13.11) 110. NATO Gabe , Canada (09.13.11) 111. Campaign To Remove Turkey From NATO! Josh Ebert , Chicago, USA (09.13.11) 112. US Weapons Lance448 , USA (09.13.11) 113. turkey irish , va. usa (09.13.11) 114. Turkey is a joke popo , d-land (09.13.11) 115. # 40 Threats and reality J.K. , Brooklyn USA (09.13.11) 116. #69, we're here to stay. (End) noa , israel (09.13.11) 117. IFF is Not Radar Jerry , Pensacola, USA (09.13.11) 118. codes Jason , miami, FL (09.13.11) 119. Greece is a NATO member too Manelis , Athens, Greece (09.13.11) 120. #69 Erdogan Jewish Princess , Israel (09.13.11) 121. So what? Simon O'Brien , UK (09.13.11) 122. Turkey Rochel , Los Angeles, USA (09.13.11) 123. system was initiated 2 years ago proving bernard ross , st anns bay, jamaica (09.13.11) 124. there is a confusion of meaning. Ali (09.13.11) 125. Turkish Army is in Jail Manelis , Athens, Greece (09.13.11) 126. Or what? Capt America , USA (09.13.11) 127. #120 er, Turks are not Arabs... jedediah , Denver, USA (09.13.11) 128. #6 Shakran Habibi Wahab Lachma Behta , NY NY (09.13.11) 129. Picking a fight with the Israeli Air Force? Vlad (09.13.11) 130. Clocks cleaned anyone? Capt America , USA (09.13.11) 131. The End Time. Capt America , USA (09.13.11) 132. Despite these rabid talbacks, there is no real animosity... Rafi , US (09.13.11) 133. To all Turkish friends out there David Israel , New York, USA (09.13.11) 134. Enough is enough John , Lee (09.13.11) 135. turkey joe , dublin, ireland (09.13.11) 136. Don't be overly optimistic Oleg (09.13.11) 137. Re Jewish Princess Simon , UK (09.13.11) 138. # 69 Israel J.K. , Brooklyn USA (09.13.11) 139. Another meaningless threat Danny (09.13.11) 140. joe from Dublin LION OF JUDAH (09.13.11) 141. It is interesting Oleg , USA (09.13.11) 142. No way Emre , San Francisco, CA (09.13.11) 143. Good feature Rube vogel , Jerusalem (09.13.11) 144. #120, Jewish Princess...Yeah ! (End) Chris Rettenmoser , Bayerisch Gmain Germ (09.13.11) 145. turks can fire ..... les , canada (09.13.11) 146. Ilteris Kagan #98 not very bright Gee , Zikron Yaakov (09.13.11) 147. #29 MJDavidson , Lewisburg TN (09.13.11) 148. Emre from beautiful SFO David Israel , New York, USA (09.13.11) 149. John #134 Gee , Zikron Yaakov (09.13.11) 150. And Livni wants to stop Lieberman! Alan , Los Angeles, USA (09.13.11) 151. aviel magnezi- "report turkish warplanes..." sjoerd ruurd van der , mankindnation/land (09.13.11) 152. 52 zionist forever (09.13.11) 153. Muslim Ally? Mark , USA (09.13.11) 154. 56 zionist forever (09.13.11) 155. long live Hizbollah ali , islamabd,pakistan (09.14.11)