FNSS Begins the Deliveries of KAPLAN-MT to Indonesia
FNSS delivered the KAPLAN (Harimau) Medium-Weight Tank to Indonesia with a ceremony in Ankara on March 15th.
Defence News
Land
Navy / Maritime
Indonesia starts construction of 3rd of 5 PC-60 patrol boats
The Indonesian Navy has ordered five new fast patrol boats based on the PC-60 design developed in-house to conduct patrol missions in the western region.
Navy / Maritime
Australia Boosts its Defence Personnel one third by 2040
Australia will boost its defence force personnel by 30 per cent by 2040, as the most significant military build-up in peacetime.
Country
Ukraine Prepares for Urban Warfare
The United Kingdom plans to supply Ukraine with Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles and “a small consignment” of Javelin anti-tank missiles.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Cairo Wants Barracudas and Second-Hand Aircraft Carrier
According to “La Tribune,” Egypt is interested in conventionally powered Barracuda submarines and aircraft carriers.
Expo and Air Show
China and Saudi Arabia Collaborate to Build Military Drones
According to Xinhua News Agency from World Defense Show,, companies from China and Saudi Arabia cooperate on UAV payloads.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Congress settles on $782.5B national defence budget
A bipartisan agreement among Congressional appropriators has brought the US closer to passing a fiscal 2022 budget that includes $782 billion for defence.
Navy / Maritime
Japan Commissions the First Taigei-Class Attack Submarine
In a ceremony held on March 9 in Hyogo Prefecture, JMSDF commissioned the first of the new Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK).
Expo and Air Show
China Offers the FC-31 at the Saudi Arabia WDS
At the ongoing Saudi Arabia World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh, China exports FC-31 fighter jet and equipment.
Air
Russia Engages Su-35 Aircraft to War in Ukraine
The Russian Air Force has deployed Su-30 and Su-34 in Ukraine. The Sukhoi Su-35 is also deployed on the battlefield.
Defence Politics
Zelensky: Ukraine no longer insists on NATO Alliance
Ukrainian President Zelensky said he is no longer pressing for NATO membership as the alliance was worried about a confrontation with Russia.
Bilateral Relations
Herzog: Bilateral Relations are Important for the Region
Israeli President Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog have departed today for a state visit to the Republic of Turkey at the invitation of President Erdoğan.
Air
Turkish T129 Helicopters Reached The Philippines
The Philippine Air Force Public Affairs Office announced that Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) made two T129 ATAK helicopters reached the country.
Bilateral Relations
Greek Prime Minister to Visit Turkey
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to visit Turkey on Sunday to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
