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TOLUN Small-Diameter Bomb Hits Target on Sea
Ammunition

TOLUN Small-Diameter Bomb Hits Target on Sea

ASELSAN and TÜBİTAK SAGE's TOLUN small-diameter bomb, dropped from AKINCI UCAV, successfully hit a target on the sea.

TUSAŞ's ANKA is to Enter Kazakhstan Inventory
Land Unmanned Systems

TUSAŞ's ANKA is to Enter Kazakhstan Inventory

The official website of the Kazakh Prime Ministry included a report on the Ministry of Defence's activities in the first half of the year.

ASELSAN Shows Çelik Kubbe Integrated Air Defence System
Air Weapon / Missile Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Communication Sensors

ASELSAN Shows Çelik Kubbe Integrated Air Defence System

Following the SSİK decision on Çelik Kubbe Integrated Air Defense System (IADS), ASELSAN displayed system components covering different altitudes.

The Second SSİK of 2024 Concludes
Country

The Second SSİK of 2024 Concludes

Held on the 6th of August 2024, the second SSİK meeting's decisions include unmanned platforms and air defence systems as the main headlines.

China Unveils PD-2900 Long-Range Kamikaze UAV
Unmanned Systems

China Unveils PD-2900 Long-Range Kamikaze UAV

An unidentified Chinese firm has displayed its unusually large flying-wing kamikaze UAV with two gasoline engines.

Akıncı to Enhance Indonesia’s Naval Air and ISR Capacities
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Akıncı to Enhance Indonesia’s Naval Air and ISR Capacities

Indonesia will acquire Bayraktar Akıncı to enhance its naval air and ISR capabilities for the maritime operations of island country. The number is unknown.

Turkish and Malian Presidents Discuss Security Cooperation
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Turkish and Malian Presidents Discuss Security Cooperation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Malian Transition President Colonel Assimi Goïta discussed cooperation on security in a phone call.

EID Provides C4I for Portugese Drone Motherships
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

EID Provides C4I for Portugese Drone Motherships

Portugal-based EID will provide Command-Control-Communication-Computers-Intelligence systems for future PNM ships.

Ukraine Hits Tu-22M3 Bomber with Long-Range UAV Attack
Air Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Hits Tu-22M3 Bomber with Long-Range UAV Attack

According to the Ukrainian Defence Intelligence Agency GUR, a Russian bomber was hit on the ground at Olenya Airfield,

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21
Air Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21

ROK-based Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the turbofan engine, which will bring later batches of KF-21 fighter jets to the 5th Generation during FIA2024.

KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype Ignites the Afterburner
Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission

KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype Ignites the Afterburner

During a ground test, Baykar performed the afterburner test of the third prototype of its KIZILELMA unmanned fighter.

TRNC Calls for a Joint Naval Base with Turkiye
Navy / Maritime Regional / Strategy

TRNC Calls for a Joint Naval Base with Turkiye

TRNC’s Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Erhan Arıklı, has stated that it is time to set up a naval base with Turkiye.

AKINCI UCAVs Arrive at Turkish Cyprus
Unmanned Systems

AKINCI UCAVs Arrive at Turkish Cyprus

Two AKINCI UCAVs have flown about 1000 km to Turkish Cyprus to participate in the parade for the 50th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation.

TUSAŞ Expects 300 Orders for KAAN Fighter
Air

TUSAŞ Expects 300 Orders for KAAN Fighter

In his interview, TUSAŞ’s new General Manager, Dr Mehmet Demiroğlu, talked about the KAAN Fighter jet and other projects.

ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production
Weapon / Missile

ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production

According to Spain-based news site Defensa, ROKETSAN’s ÇAKIR compact cruise missile for various platforms has entered serial production.

GÖZDE Guidance Kit Achieves Pinpoint Accuracy
Ammunition

GÖZDE Guidance Kit Achieves Pinpoint Accuracy

TÜBİTAK SAGE’s GÖZDE Guidance Kit for Mk-82 general-purpose bombs achieved pinpoint accuracy during a test from AKINCI UCAV.