Highlights from DENİZKURDU-II/2024 Naval Exercise
DENİZKURDU-II/2024 exercise has been conducted with more than 100 ships and aircraft in service with the Turkish Navy.
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Ammunition
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Sensors
AKSUNGUR UCAV Proves MAM-T Capacity
TUSAŞ’s AKSUNGUR UCAV unveiled ROKETSAN MAM-T munition capacity at the DENİZKURDU-II/2024 exercise, according to footage shared by the Turkish MoD.
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DENİZKURDU-II/2024 Naval Exercise: More than 100 Ships
DENİZKURDU-II/2024 naval exercise, which will be conducted in the Black Sea, Marmara, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean seas, begins today.
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Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
TCG ANADOLU L 400 Task Force Joins Neptune Strike 24.1
TCG ANADOLU L 400 has joined the Neptune Strike 24.1 joint exercise held by NATO members with its escorts. It is the first NATO exercise for TCG ANADOLU L 400.
Navy / Maritime
A New Procurement Model for TF-2000 Might be on Table
The SSIK may invent a new solution so the Turkish Navy reaches the TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer. TurDef understands that some modalities are being discussed.
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Makes Short Landing
On the 27th flight test, Bayraktar TB3 marine UCAV’s second prototype made a short landing on the runway.
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV’s Second Prototype Flies for 27 Hours
The second prototype of Bayraktar TB3 marine UCAV fitted with ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical system has flown for 27 hours in the latest flight test.
Unmanned Systems
Second TB3’s Prototype Makes Maiden Flight
Baykar has announced the maiden flight of Bayraktar TB3 UCAV’s second prototype, marking the 24th test flight in total.
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Reaches 30000 ft Altitude
Bayraktar TB3 naval UCAV, set to operate from TCG ANADOLU LHD L400, reached a 30,000 ft altitude in its 16th flight test with TEI’s PD170 Engine.
Unmanned Systems
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Expo and Air Show
TB3 Makes Its International Debut at UMEX, UAE
Turkiye’s first fixed-wing marine UCAV TB3 was introduced to the international arena at UMEX, which is held in the UAE.
Navy / Maritime
Analysis
Turkiye’s Frigate Partnership: TAİS
Shipyards' Cooperation Project for Export TAİS gained a significant advantage in the second batch of İ class frigate construction.
Analysis
Achievements and Transformations in Turkish Defence 2023
TurDef reviews political dynamics, strategic acquisitions and groundbreaking technological advancements that have shaped Turkish defence and aerospace industry.
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Powered by TEI's PD170, TB3 Reached 20 000 ft altimeter
TB3 UCAV system designed by Baykar completed its 9th flight test. Powered by TUSAŞ Engines Industries' (TEI) PD170 engine, TB3 Reached 20 000 ft altimeter.
Unmanned Systems
Navy / Maritime
Air
Bayraktar TB3 Performs Eighth Test Flight
Bayraktar TB3’s eighth flight test, Medium Altitude Test-2, included a flight at 18000 ft and ten touch-and-go manoeuvres.
Navy / Maritime
ADIK Lays the Keel of TCG Izmir (F-516) Frigate
The work on I-Class frigates is in progress. ADIK laid on November 15 the keel of the future TCG Izmir (F-516) with a ceremony held in Istanbul.
Unmanned Systems
Navy / Maritime
Mojave UCAV Performs STOL from Ship
General Atomics’ Mojave UCAV performed its first landing and take-off onboard Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales.
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