Romania Acquires French Scorpene Submarines
Romania that failed to acquire French corvettes go for French submarines now. The program will be completed in eight years and cost 2 billion euros.
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Bilateral Relations
ASFAT Modernised Nakhchivan Military Complex
ASFAT completed the modernisation of the Nakhchivan Military Complex in Azerbaijan. Turkish and Azerbaijani Presidents officially opened the facility.
Land
Romania shortlists T155 Fırtına Howitzer
According to local media, the Romanian Defence Ministry has shortlisted three howitzers: T155 Fırtına (Storm) is listed with PzH2000 and K9 Thunder.
Engine and Transmission
FNSS Showcases its Hybrid Electric Solutions in the UK
FNSS participates in the “Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems” conference to present its Hybrid Electric solutions in power systems for armoured vehicles.
Homeland Security
New Activities in Africa Detected
Former French colonies in Africa will likely experience new tension soon as terrorist groups Azawad and the Ansar join their forces.
Bilateral Relations
Air
Unmanned Systems
Turkiye’s Ambassador to Niger Visits Defence Minister
Turkiye’s Ambassador to Niamey, Özgür Çınar visited Niger’s Minister of Defence Salifou Mody at the Defence Ministry on September 22.
Air
USAF Receives First Five T-7A Red Hawks for Test Flights
The US Air Force on September 14 received the first five Boeing T-7A Red Hawk aircraft to conduct test flights.
Bilateral Relations
Macron Unconditionally Supports Armenia against Azerbaijan
French President Macron declared his “unconditional” support to the Armenians against Azerbaijan at an interview live on two major French television channels.
Regional / Strategy
Bilateral Relations
End of “ France Afrique” as France Leaves Niger
French President Macron announced the departure of the French ambassador and the 1,500 French troops stationed in Niger by the end of 2023.
Navy / Maritime
Turkiye Exported its First Corvette, PNS Babur (280)
Turkiye's Asfat company delivered the first Babur Class Corvette, PNS Babur (280), to the Pakistan Navy after integrating weapon systems and sensors.
Navy / Maritime
Two OPVs TCG AKHİSAR and TCG KOÇHİSAR launched
Turkish Defence Ministry launched two Hisar class OPVs. The ships were constructed at Istanbul Shipyard Command.
Navy / Maritime
Fire Broke out on the French frigate Courbet
The French frigate Courbet (F-712 ), en route for NATO's SNMG2 group deployment, returned at the port of Toulon because a fire broke out at the vessel.
Navy / Maritime
ASELSAN Signs Major Contract for MİLGEM Frigates
ASELSAN has announced at Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it has signed an agreement with TAIS Shipyards and STM Joint Venture.
Roketsan Met with its Strategic Business Partners
Roketsan organised the Strategic Business Partnership Summit to accelerate its efforts to improve its supply chain management processes.
