What Is HAVELSAN KARTAL? Air Surveillance Command Control
What is HAVELSAN KARTAL? KARTAL is the national air surveillance and command control system developed by HAVELSAN for uninterrupted, end-to-end data sharing. Meeting operational needs at the strategic, operative and tactical levels, the integrated system unites numerous national and international systems — from radar networks to ballistic missile warning — in a single picture. This article explains what KARTAL is, based on official sources.
For the airborne leg, see HAVELSAN’s role in Peace Eagle; for the naval side, the difference between ADVENT and GENESIS.
What does KARTAL do?
In air defence, decision speed depends on an accurate air picture. KARTAL merges data coming from sensors, intelligence and other networks, presenting the command echelon with a single, consistent operational picture at the strategic, operative and tactical levels. The system can also integrate with other forces’ data networks.
Which systems does it integrate?
KARTAL can integrate numerous national and international systems, covering the national air surveillance and command control sensor/radar network, intelligence systems, satellite-supported ballistic missile warning systems, meteorology sources and air traffic control (ATC) systems.
End-to-end data sharing
The system’s integration capability stretches across a wide range: other forces’ information systems, manned and unmanned aircraft systems, ground-based weapon systems, surface elements, aircraft and air defence simulators, civil aviation units, and NATO/PfP and friendly-nation systems. The air picture thus reaches every element that needs it, without interruption.
Modern software architecture
KARTAL has been developed with a scalable modern software infrastructure and a microservice architecture. This approach makes it easier for the system to grow as new sensors and networks are added, and for updates to be made without interrupting service.
KARTAL at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| What | National air surveillance and command control system |
| Level | Strategic + operative + tactical |
| Integration | Radar network, intelligence, ballistic missile warning, meteorology, ATC |
| Sharing | Force networks, UAV/aircraft, weapon systems, surface elements, NATO/PfP |
| Architecture | Scalable infrastructure, microservices |
Frequently asked questions
What is KARTAL?
It is the national air surveillance and command control system developed by HAVELSAN for uninterrupted, end-to-end data sharing.
At which levels does KARTAL operate?
It meets operational needs at the strategic, operative and tactical levels and can integrate with other forces’ data networks.
With which systems does KARTAL share data?
Force information systems, manned/unmanned aircraft, ground-based weapons, surface elements, simulators, civil aviation and NATO/PfP systems.
With which architecture was KARTAL developed?
With a scalable modern software infrastructure and a microservice architecture.
Sources
- HAVELSAN, KARTAL Air Surveillance and Command Control System — havelsan.com
- HAVELSAN, Command Control and Defence Technologies catalogue — havelsan.com
- Presidency of Defence Industries — ssb.gov.tr
