TUSAŞ Opens Doors to Media
Turkish Aerospace CEO Professor Temel Kotil set up a press meeting at the TUSAS facility. He answered questions at the meeting.
Defence News
Air
Investment
Land
Myanmar Unveils New Domestic Weapons
Myanmar celebrated its 75th anniversary of independence on January 4, 2023. New domestic weapons are spotted during a military parade at Nay Pyi Taw.
Air
Russia Uses Su-57 Over Ukraine
Russian aggression in Ukraine has been ongoing for almost one year. Invaders are using even export systems and new platforms as well.
Air
Modernisation
Turkiye to Modernise Entire F-16 Fleet
The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK), held in December 2022, decided to modernise Turkish F-16s.
Navy / Maritime
MİLGEM Negotiations will be Finalised by February
Exclusive sources confirmed TurDef's former news that three İstif Class frigates from MILGEM Programme will be built in private shipyards.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Anadolu May Not Experience Juan Carlos I's Problems
Problems experienced in the Spanish Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Juan Carlos I due to propulsion system malfunction came to the fore.
Air
Canada Orders 88 F-35A to get First Aircraft by 2026
Canada has officially ordered 88 F-35A by signing off on the final contract to replace the Canadian air force's (RCAF) ageing CF-18 Hornets.
Weapon / Missile
BUKSparrow for Ukraine
The US continues to supply weapons and defence systems to Ukraine. The U.S. is planning to deliver RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine.
Land
Bilateral Relations
Marder Claim for Ukraine
The Western Countries supplied weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. The German Federal Government would like to procure Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV).
Air
Modernisation
Özgür Upgraded Fighting Falcons in 2023
Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) announced the upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon for the Turkish Air Force (TurAF).
Land
Bradley has Iron Fist
The U.S. Army recently completed Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) mounted on Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.
Weapon / Missile
Australia Confirms M142 HIMARS Procurement
Australia is taking action to enhance its land-based long-range precision strike capability. The country may acquire the M142 HIMARS solution.
Air
Bilateral Relations
The Netherlands Deploys F-35 to Poland
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will deploy F-35 Lightning II jets to Poland for the NATO Enhanced Air Policing Mission.
Land
SandCat EX11 to Israel
Plasan announced the handover of SandCat vehicles. The Israel Armed Forces are starting to receive SandCat EX11 armoured wheeled vehicles.
