Why Hürjet Has not Flown at Farnborough
Turkish Aerospace and Farnborough Airshow announced that Hürjet Advanced training aircraft would have a demonstration flight in the U.K., but it was cancelled, and TurDef explains why.
Turkiye News
Air
Expo and Air Show
Air
E/W
Modernisation
ASELSAN Modernises E-7T AEW&C Aircraft
TUSAŞ has announced the maiden flight of the E-7T Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft modernised with ASELSAN's ESM/ELINT systems.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
AKINCI UCAV Drops Winged TEBER Guidance Kit
The new ROKETSAN TEBER Laser+GPS guidance kit with fixed wings was dropped from AKINCI UCAV alongside MAM-T IIR and MAM-C munitions.
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
Urban Defence Modernises Turkish Navy's Autocannons
Turkish Urban Defence will provide electrochemically processed ceramic alloy barrels to modernise the Turkish Navy's 40 mm autocannons.
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.
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN Joins FIA2024's Exhibition
ASELSAN of Turkiye will exhibit its radar, electronic warfare, and air defence solutions at FIA2024 in the U.K.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
GE Aerospace Extends Cooperation For HÜRJET
GE Aerospace has announced the extension of its collaboration with TUSAŞ on HÜRJET advanced trainer/light combat aircraft.
Weapon / Missile
KMC-U Launcher with ASELFLIR-410 Spotted on KAPLAN STA
ROKETSAN's new version of the KMC pedestal-mounted missile launcher, KMC-U, was seen with ASELFLIR-410 EO/IR on the FNSS KAPLAN STA tracked weapons carrier.
Weapon / Missile
Analysis
Helicopters Get a Longer Stick Against Air Defence
In recent years, developments for longer-range air-to-surface missiles for helicopters have been initiated worldwide.
Expo and Air Show
Turkish Defence Products on Display in TRNC
16 Turkish defence firms are displaying their products in the TRNC to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.
Weapon / Missile
GÜRZ Air Defence System Spotted in TRNC Parade
ASELSAN’s GÜRZ hybrid air defence system was spotted in a parade in the TRNC for the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.
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.
Analysis
Regional / Strategy
Niger: A Critical Step in Africa
Turkiye’s visit to Niger might be the key to a new level of bilateral relations. A source close to meetings commented on an “intergovernmental summit rather than a working visit.”
Navy / Maritime
Country
ASFAT to Construct Oil Collection Vessel for BOTAŞ
Defence Ministry Company ASFAT Inc. will construct a “Marine Cleaning and Oil Collection Vessel” for use in Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAŞ) activities.
