COS received FN Herstal's ultra-light machine gun “EVOLYS”
Belgian company FN Herstal, the MINIMI light machine gun producer, delivered 5.45 × 45 calibre FN EVOLYS to the French special forces.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Air
Logistics
Engine and Transmission
Hellenic Air Force Pays F-16 Engine Support for $233 Million
The State Department approved Foreign Military Sale Greece of Follow-on Support for F100-PW-229 Engine Maintenance for an estimated cost of $233 million.
Weapon / Missile
Lithuania orders Carl-Gustaf M4
Saab announced that it had signed a framework agreement with the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon and ammunition.
Air
SSIK Decides to start the serial production of HÜRJET
The SSİK, convened under President Erdoğan, decided to start serial production for HÜRJET Aircraft. The Directorate made a statement on Communications.
Navy / Maritime
Is Turkey selling MILGEM Ada and FAC to Morocco?
According to Maroc-hebdo, Morocco is negotiating with Turkey to acquire seven Kılıç II Class Fast Attack Crafts (FAC) and one Ada Class corvette for ASW.
Bilateral Relations
Turkish Defence Industry in on Africa tour
A Turkish Defence Industry delegation led by SSB visits Africa. President Erdoğan’s visit to Africa in autumn sparked new relations with the African countries.
Country
SSIK Will Meet Today
Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSIK) will be convened today under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Moroccon Navy plans two acquire two MPA
The Royal Moroccan Navy has launched a program to acquire two multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft.
Unmanned Systems
ANKA UAV broke its endurance record
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) broke its endurance record with 30 hours 30 minutes. TUSAŞ announced the record from its social media accounts.
Air
Israel signs deal for KC-46 tankers and CH-53 helicopters
Israel has agreed to buy two Boeing KC-46A tankers and 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K helicopters in a long-awaited deal. The total cost will be $3 billion.
Land
Investment
BMC Gave Up from its Tank investment in Sakarya Karasu
BMC has abandoned its investment in Karasu for the Altay Main Battle Tank. The information belongs not to BMC but to the area’s investors.
Sensors
Homeland Security
TCG Ufuk will be in service soon
Turkey's first intelligence ship built with domestic resources, the TCG Ufuk will be delivered to the end user at the Istanbul Shipyard with a ceremony.
Air
Germany discuss the f-35 Acquisition plan
Germany plans to replace its Luftwaffe’s ageing Tornado fleet. the F-35 and Eurofighter Electronic Combat Role (ECR) are the most probable options.
Navy / Maritime
IAC Vikrant is at Next Set of Sea Trials
Indian Defence Ministry stated that the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, IAC Vikrant, is heading out for the next set of sea trials.
