EXCLUSIVE: TurDef’s Review of Turkish SRBM Test
Roketsan has conducted a missile test in the country’s northern region. The launch was the first Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) trial of the Turkiye.
SSB News
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Analysis
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Turkiye Inked an MoU with Kazakhstan
Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) announced an agreement with Kazakhstan.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Turkiye to produce 20 mm and 25 mm Cannons
SSB initiated the 20 mm Cannon and 25 mm Land Cannon Development Projects in 2019. These systems would be in house product and be produced for export license.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Turkish UAVs Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments Capability
SSB President Demir announced on his Twitter account that STM completed the KERKES Project, which enables UAVs to operate in GPS-denied areas.
Land
Navy / Maritime
TCG Anadolu Passed Tank Test with Altay
TCG ANADOLU Multi-purpose ship passed tank boarding and disembarkation tests with the Altay Main Battle Tank prototype.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Sensors
Situational Awareness Support to the Soldier
President of SSB Demir announced that Bites, a subsidiary of ASELSAN, has developed an Augmented Reality (AR) application for the land forces.
Navy / Maritime
Ukraine’s “Hetman Ivan Mazepa” Corvette Launched
The First Lady of Ukraine Zelenska and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov announced that the Ukrainian Navy’s Hetman Ivan Mazepa Corvette (F-211) is launched.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Investment
Meteksan Delivered the “HUET” Simulator to the Turkish Navy
Meteksan Defence completed the Defence Industry Agency’s (SSB) Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) Simulator Project,
Unmanned Systems
Homeland Security
Turkish Police received three TB2 UAVs
President of SSB İsmail Demir has announced that three Bayraktar TB2 UAVs are delivered to the Turkish General Directorate of Security (EGM).
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
South Africa is preparing for cooperation with Turkiye
The Republic of South Africa gave the green light to joint defence projects with Turkiye as part of African Aviation and Defence Fair (AAD 2022).
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
MARLIN AUSV at NATO's Dynamic Messenger Drill
SSB President İsmail Demir stated that ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyard's Joint AUSV MARLIN took part in a NATO Dynamic Messenger exercise.
Expo and Air Show
Turkiye Promotes its Defence Products in Africa
Turkiye will participate in the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo AAD 2022, which will be held in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Turkish EW capable unmanned vessel Marlin on the trials
ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyard have launched Marlin AUSV. The electronic warfare capable vessel will serve at offshore operations and open sea patrol missions.
Country
Record Defence Budget for Turkiye
Erdoğan approved the Strategy and Budget Presidency’s Medium Term Program (2023-2025). Turkiye’s defence budget will exceed $ 20 billion.
Expo and Air Show
Turkish Defence Industry to be Presented at MSPO 2022
Turkish Defence Industry is participating in the “MSPO International Defence Industry Fair”, the biggest Military Expo in Central and Eastern Europe.
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN and Roketsan’s SİPER Hit target at Near 100 Km range
ASELSAN and Roketsan’s long-range air defence missile SİPER has passed a crucial stage with the recent tests at Sinop Test Range as it reachs near 100 Km range.
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