Turkish A400Ms Trapped in Kyiv Returns Turkiye
Turkish Air Force A400M was seen en route to Turkiye in open flight tracking sources. After delivering Turkish supplies, the aircraft was trapped in Kyiv.
Defence News
Air
Air
F-39 is Operational
Brazil has passed an important milestone in the Gripen Programme. The aircraft, also known as F-39 in the country, became operational.
Navy / Maritime
ARES Shipyard Completed its Delivery to Oman ROPCG
ARES Shipyard delivered 14-off ARES 85 BOLD Fast Patrol Craft (FPC) to Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG).
Defence Politics
SSIK will be Held Today
The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) will be held at the Presidential Palace today. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will chair the meeting.
Land
Defence Minister Lambrecht Threatens to End the Puma IFV
The Ministry of Defence admitted that the Puma had once again become a non-starter for the Bundeswehr.
Space
Investment
L3Harris Technologies Acquires Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings
Aerojet Rocketdyne and L3Harris Technologies announced the signing of a definitive agreement for L3Harris to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for $58.
Weapon / Missile
MKE Deliveries Boran to Turkish Land Forces
Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi Inc (MKE Inc) has started delivering Boran towed howitzers to the Turkish Land Forces.
Air
Modernisation
Sweden Orders Upgrade of JAS 39 Gripen C/D Aircraft
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Saab have signed a contract to enhance the capability of the fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Country
SSİK Might be Held Tomorrow
The last SSİK of 2022 might be held tomorrow. The meeting will conclude 2022 projects and provide a 2023 perspective for Defence Industry Agency (SSB).
Land
Country
Turkiye Increases Land Vehicle Exports
SSI published defence export data for the January-November 2022 period. Turkiye increased land vehicle exports in the known timeline.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Country
Turkiye Increases Ammunition and Missile Exports
SSI published defence export data for the January-November 2022 period. Turkiye increased ammunition and missile exports in the known timeline.
Country
Turkiye Broke its Defence and Aviation Export Record
Turkiye increased industry export volume. According to SSI'd data, Turkiye’s defence and aviation exports broke their limit by reaching $ 4.084 billion.
Country
Unmanned Systems
Turkiye Exported UAVs Most
According to Turkish Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters's Association export data, the most exported products are Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Roketsan’s TRG-300s at Bangladesh’s Parade
Mustafa Osman Turan, Ambassador of Turkiye to Bangladesh, shared photos of the TRG-300 Tiger Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) manufactured by Roketsan.
