Turkiye News

Canada’s Embargo Decision Depends on the Foreign Ministry
Bilateral Relations

Canada’s Embargo Decision Depends on the Foreign Ministry

Following Turkiye’s positive approach to Sweden’s accession to NATO membership, Turkiye started to expect a positive impact on Turkish-Canadian relations.

Kosovo's TB2s Spotted for The First Time
Unmanned Systems

Kosovo's TB2s Spotted for The First Time

Kosovo's Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (AUAV) were displayed for the first time. Thus, the Bayraktar TB2 era in Kosovo officially started.

RAF Aviator: Typhoon Beats Rafale at Dogfight
Air Interview / Exclusive File

RAF Aviator: Typhoon Beats Rafale at Dogfight

Turkiye wants to modernise its F-16 fleet and add twin-engine aircraft to its inventory. We asked about the advantages of Typhoon to a British aviator.

ASELSAN to Present MANPADS YILDIRIM-100 at IDEF
E/W Expo and Air Show

ASELSAN to Present MANPADS YILDIRIM-100 at IDEF

ASELSAN YILDIRIM-100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure System (DIRCM), which will blind MANPADS missiles, will be exhibited for the first time at IDEF 2023.

Otokar introduced ALPAR Heavy Class Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Land Expo and Air Show

Otokar introduced ALPAR Heavy Class Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Otokar introduced the ALPAR Heavy Class Unmanned Ground Vehicle at the press conference held at its Sakarya Arifiye factory.

ASELSAN to Present Test Fired GÖKDEMİR SAM at IDEF'23
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

ASELSAN to Present Test Fired GÖKDEMİR SAM at IDEF'23

ASELSAN will unveil the GÖKDEMİR, which provides point air defence against current threats with the GÖKDOĞAN missile, at IDEF which will be held on July 25-28.

FNSS Will Unveil Its New Vehicle at IDEF
Land Expo and Air Show

FNSS Will Unveil Its New Vehicle at IDEF

FNSS Savunma Sistemleri prepares a new armoured vehicle for International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF). The vehicle will be presented on July 26th.

Turkiye Launches Pakistan’s Fourth MİLGEM Corvette PNS TARIQ
Navy / Maritime

Turkiye Launches Pakistan’s Fourth MİLGEM Corvette PNS TARIQ

The MİLGEM Corvette Project, of which the main contractor is Military Factory and Shipyard Management Inc under the Ministry of Defence, continues as planned.

Sweden is One Step Closer to NATO Membership
Defence Politics Regional / Strategy Bilateral Relations

Sweden is One Step Closer to NATO Membership

NATO made a press release about Sweden’s candidacy for membership and Turkiye’s security concerns.

Chad Modernises its Army with Turkish Defence Products
Modernisation

Chad Modernises its Army with Turkish Defence Products

Chad President General Deby Itno Visited Adji Kossei Air Base to inspect Turkish Defence products as part of the army’s modernisation efforts.

Turkiye to Deepen Defence Cooperation with Qatar
Bilateral Relations Investment

Turkiye to Deepen Defence Cooperation with Qatar

Vice President Yılmaz stated that Turkiye will deepen its cooperation with Qatar, especially in defence industry and energy.

Hisar Class OPVs Count Down for Launching
Navy / Maritime

Hisar Class OPVs Count Down for Launching

ASFAT constructs two Hisar Class OPVs at the same shipyard. Both OPVs are counting down for the launch, while TCG Akhisar will take the lead.

Turkish Navy Gets its Second Logistic Support Ship
Navy / Maritime Logistics

Turkish Navy Gets its Second Logistic Support Ship

STM’s Logistic Support Ship ÜTĞM. ARİF EKMEKÇİ (A-575) sails for ship acceptance tests. The ship hoisted Turkish Flag before cruising.

TUSAŞ Starts Flight Test School
Air

TUSAŞ Starts Flight Test School

Turkish Aerospace starts training pilots as test pilots and flight test engineers. TUSAS cooperates with ITPS Canada and ITPS Türkiye.