Turkiye Defence News

Air Bilateral Relations

Kendall promises to Cut Turkey from F-35 Production

28 May, 16:31
1 min read

US President Joe Biden’s US Air Force secretary nominee wants to take Turkey completely out of the production line. He also wants to promote US F-35 purchases.

Investment Country

Turkey Has 16 Defence Companies in First-500 Company

28 May, 09:39
3 min read

Istanbul Chamber of Industry announced Turkey’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises of 2020. Sixteen companies are performing in defence or aviation.

Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

ULAQ shows its teeth: Cirit hits the target

27 May, 17:28
4 min read

Turkey’s first indigenous Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel ULAQ, hit the target with a laser-guided Cirit missile during the DenizKurdu naval exercise.

Land Country

Otokar climbs up in the ISO 500 list

27 May, 16:52
2 min read

Otokar company climbed to the upper ranks in the Top 500 Giant Industrial Enterprises research conducted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) for 53 years.

Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

ULAQ hits target at first Trial at DenizKurdu Naval Exercise

27 May, 10:51
1 min read

Turkey’s first indigenous Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel ULAQ, hit the target with a laser-guided Cirit missile during the DenizKurdu 21 Naval Exercise.

Air

Philippines Confirms T129 Acquisition

26 May, 15:15
2 min read

The Philippines confirmed that it would acquire six T129B ATAK combat helicopters manufactured by Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) for $269 million.

Navy / Maritime

Biggest Navy Drill ever Begins

26 May, 15:09
1 min read

Turkish Navy to conduct the biggest naval exercise in Eagan and Mediterranean Seas.

Air Unmanned Systems

TB2 Agreement signed with Poland

25 May, 13:39
3 min read

Turkiye and Poland signed the Tb2 armed UAV procurement agreement. Poland's defence minister and Baykar signed the agreement.

Land Unmanned Systems

Digital Soldier from Havelsan: Barkan

23 May, 21:42
2 min read

Havelsan has developed an armed unmanned ground vehicle (AUGV) : Barkan. The vehicle will soon be on the field.

Land

Turkey Leads NATO VJFT with BMC Vuran

21 May, 12:21
2 min read

Turkey is leading NATO's quick reaction forces. The forces arrived in Romania to participate in Exercise Steadfast Defender 2021.

Air Investment

Gökbey Goes under Full-Scale Static Test

21 May, 12:02
1 min read

TUSAŞ announced that Turkish indigenous helicopter Gökbey will be subject to Full-Scale Static Test.

Investment Bilateral Relations

ASELSAN prepares for new export products

15 May, 13:51
5 min read

ASELSAN invests more in remote-controlled weapon systems. known as UKKS are used on different platforms.

Land Weapon / Missile

BMC's Vuran with 107 mm MBRL

13 May, 13:18
1 min read

The Presidency of Defence Industries presented an integration of Turkish products. Roketsan’s 107 mm Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher to suppress hostile areas.