NSM Goes to Romania
Former Iron Curtain NATO members are refreshing their arsenal with western solutions. Romania is becoming the new user of Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Land
Additional M1 Abrams Tanks for Poland
Poland continues to armament activities. Polish Minister of Defence Marius Blaszczak has announced an agreement for additional M1 Abrams procurement.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
Atatürk-XII Joint Exercise with Turkiye and Pakistan
Turkiye and Pakistan continue to co-operation. In this line, the Atatürk-XII joint exercise is planned to be held in Pakistan.
Weapon / Missile
New Fırtına II Delivery to Turkish Armed Forces
Turkiye is expanding its Fırtına Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) inventory. The Army will receive additional Fırtına II platforms on January 9, 2023.
Communication
CTech Develops a Domestic SATCOM System for Helicopters
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and its subsidiary CTech have initiated a project to develop indigenous SATCOM solutions for Helicopters.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
F-16 VISTA Upgrades with AI
The U.S. Air Force works on F-16 VISTA (Variable In-Flight Simulator Aircraft) to meet with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
The U.S.A Investigates Bayraktar TB2 Drones
The U.S. Congress is increasing pressure on Turkish products. The last demand came for Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones.
Country
Multi-Million Euro Export from ASELSAN
According to the Turkish State Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), ASELSAN inked an export agreement costing € 59,368,579 with the customer.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Rafale M Expectation for Indian Navy
Indian Navy is near the total completion of the INS Vikrant (R 11) aircraft carrier. Local media claimed the Rafale M omnirole fighters are one step closer.
Air
F-117 Nighthawk to Fly 10 More Years
One of the legendary aircraft of the late Cold War, the F-117 Nighthawk, was to fly for ten more years.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
NSM Expands International Market Share
Royal Australian Navy has selected Naval Strike Missile (NSM). Agreement inked with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for ammunition.
Air
Third KF-21 Prototype Takes Skies
The Republic of Korea (ROK) continues to KF-21 Boramae project at full speed. The third prototype of the aircraft has conducted its maiden flight.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
More and more Iranian Drones with U.S. Component
One of the Iranian-made drones that crashed in an attack on Ukraine was found to contain components made in the United States.
Engine and Transmission
Pentagon Suspends Deliveries of F-35 Engines
According to Defence News, Pratt & Whitney has suspended deliveries of a new F135 engine for the F-35 Lightning II jets.
