Modernisation News

ASELSAN to Modernise Chilean Leopard 2 MBTs
Land Modernisation Expo and Air Show

ASELSAN to Modernise Chilean Leopard 2 MBTs

ASELSAN has been awarded a contract to modernise the engagement and sensor capabilities of Chilean Leopard 2 MBTs.

Turkiye's F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two
Air Modernisation

Turkiye's F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two

Turkiye’s F-16 Modernisation programme with the US is currently under discussion. Two institutions will share the workload to upgrade 79 jets to Block 70 level.

USMC Upgrades H-1 Helicopters for Future Equipment
Air Modernisation

USMC Upgrades H-1 Helicopters for Future Equipment

Bell has announced the arrival of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter to its facilities for an upgrade involving structural and power generation enhancements.

Turkish Army Receives Anti-Tank Missiles and Modernised ACVs
Land Weapon / Missile Modernisation

Turkish Army Receives Anti-Tank Missiles and Modernised ACVs

Turkish Defence Ministry announced that the Army had received anti-tank missiles and Armoured Combat Vehicles (ACV) equipped with Aselsan's NEFER turrets.

TEI Upgrades Oman’s F110-GE-129 Engine
Modernisation Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show

TEI Upgrades Oman’s F110-GE-129 Engine

TEI upgraded Oman Air Force’s F110-GE-129 engines to F110-GE-129D in accordance with the agreement signed with GE Aerospace.

ROKETSAN’s MZK Turret Conducts Firing Tests
Land Modernisation

ROKETSAN’s MZK Turret Conducts Firing Tests

ROKETSAN announced the test results of a Modular Armoured Turret (MZK) fitted on an M60A3 main battle.

Modernised VAB-Q 6x6 AFV Displayed at DIMDEX 2024
Modernisation Expo and Air Show

Modernised VAB-Q 6x6 AFV Displayed at DIMDEX 2024

Qatar’s VAB-Q 6x6 armoured vehicle, modernised by ASELSAN and Qatari Barzan Holdings, is displayed at the DIMDEX 2024 exhibition.

ASELSAN Delivers MURAD Radar for AKINCI UCAV and F-16
Air Sensors Modernisation

ASELSAN Delivers MURAD Radar for AKINCI UCAV and F-16

Two MURAD AESA radars have been delivered for the F-16 fighter jet and AKINCI UCAV.

U.S. Opens a New Page on Defence Industry with Turkiye
Air Investment Ammunition Modernisation

U.S. Opens a New Page on Defence Industry with Turkiye

After the Turkish veto on Sweden’s NATO membership was lifted, U.S. officials showed interest in deepening U.S.-Turkiye defence industry relations.

Desan Upgrades Slovenian Patrol Vessel
Modernisation Navy / Maritime

Desan Upgrades Slovenian Patrol Vessel

Slovenia awarded a 13.1-million-euro contract to the cooperation of the Desan for the upgrade of the patrol boat Triglav along with ASELSAN.

STM to Lead Turkish Navy’s Gür-Class Submarine Modernisation Programme
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

STM to Lead Turkish Navy’s Gür-Class Submarine Modernisation Programme

STM will conduct the Mid-Life Modernisation of the Gür-Class Submarines (Type-209/1400) in the inventory of the Turkish Naval Forces.

Naval Group Upgrades last "La Fayette" Class Frigate
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

Naval Group Upgrades last "La Fayette" Class Frigate

French Naval Group delivered the third and last upgraded "La Fayette" class frigate FS "Aconit" (F-713) to the French Navy.

ASELSAN Delivers the First Modernised M60T MBT to TAF
Land Modernisation

ASELSAN Delivers the First Modernised M60T MBT to TAF

The first M60T Sabra main battle tank modernised within the scope of the TİYK programme has been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces.

TuRAF Goes for Northrop Grumman's IVEWS E/W Systems
Modernisation E/W

TuRAF Goes for Northrop Grumman's IVEWS E/W Systems

Turkish Air Force chooses Northrop Grumman's AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) for Turkish f-16s.