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Katmerciler Exports but not to Kenya
Land Bilateral Relations Modernisation

Katmerciler Exports but not to Kenya

Katmerciler announced an export deal worth 39 million 450 thousand euros. The deal will include different types of armoured vehicles but not to Kenya

US: We Did Not Aim at Affecting the Turkish Defence Sector
Air Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

US: We Did Not Aim at Affecting the Turkish Defence Sector

US Ambassador to Turkey David M. Satterfield said that they did not aim at affecting the Turkish defence sector as a whole, but rather specific licences to SSB.

Atmaca Anti-Ship Missile fired from Kınalıada Corvette
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Atmaca Anti-Ship Missile fired from Kınalıada Corvette

Roketsan released a video about the Atmaca Anti-Ship Missile, which was fired from a Kınalıada Corvette. The Atmaca hit and destroyed the target.

Metal Shark to Develop LRUSV for U.S. Marine Corps
Navy / Maritime E/W Unmanned Systems

Metal Shark to Develop LRUSV for U.S. Marine Corps

Metal Shark has been selected to develop and implement the Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) System for the United States Marine Corps.

FNSS Continues Delivering KAPLAN and PARS to TAF
Land Ammunition Weapon / Missile Modernisation

FNSS Continues Delivering KAPLAN and PARS to TAF

President of Defence Industries (SSB) İsmail Demir, stated that the delivery of KAPLAN and PARS vehicles continues.

Turkish Falcons to Protect Skies More
Air Modernisation

Turkish Falcons to Protect Skies More

Presidency of Defence Industries has plans to keep Turkish Air Force (TurAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 30 aircraft available for mission for more.

Deadly Indigenous Fish to Turkish Submarines Roketsan Akya
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Deadly Indigenous Fish to Turkish Submarines Roketsan Akya

Turkey has test-launched heavy torpedo, Akya. SSB mentioned "Indigenous Heavy Weight-Class Akya passed milestone. We planning to deliver Akya to Turkish navy"

NATO Stuff to Ukraine
Land E/W Ammunition Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

NATO Stuff to Ukraine

Ukraine, which is in conflict with Russia, continues to acquire NATO-standard equipment.

Alternatives to Foreign Messaging Services
Cyber Warfare

Alternatives to Foreign Messaging Services

Turkish Cyber Security Cluster presented its member companies with messaging services that could be an alternative to foreign messaging services.

Two US Destroyers in the Black Sea
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Two US Destroyers in the Black Sea

US Navy sent two destroyers and a replenishment oiler to the Black Sea just days after President Biden confronted Putin about Russian policy.

UK: Wait and See on CAATSA
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

UK: Wait and See on CAATSA

The British Ambassador to Turkey, Sir Dominick Chilcott, discussed bilateral relations after Brexit at an online meeting organised by the DMD.

National Connector for Indigenous Projects
Land Navy / Maritime Air E/W Ammunition Weapon / Missile Investment

National Connector for Indigenous Projects

TÜBİTAK SAGE stated that Turkey gained "military standards" with the national connector development project.

New Self Propelled Howitzers for Turkish Armed Forces
Land

New Self Propelled Howitzers for Turkish Armed Forces

Turkey has delivered the first batch of a second-generation indigenous self-propelled howitzer. Three new T-155 Fırtına II were handed over to the Turkish Army.

Altay Unveiled at Facility Visit
Land

Altay Unveiled at Facility Visit

Defence Minister Akar attended the Second Generation Fırtına Howitzer handover ceremony where Modernised Leopard 2A4 and Altay MBT were demonstrated.