Turkiye News

ACV Modernization Project Firing Tests Completed
Land Modernisation

ACV Modernization Project Firing Tests Completed

The preliminary prototype ACV conducted Armoured Combat Vehicle road driving and firing tests. Turkish Land Forces have ACV-15 in the inventory.

ULAQ had Salvo Cirit Fire
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

ULAQ had Salvo Cirit Fire

Ares Shipyard and Meteksan Defence’s joint Project Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (AUSV/ ULAQ) was tested at DenizKurdu 21 (Sea Wolf) Naval Exercise.

Kendall promises to Cut Turkey from F-35 Production
Air Bilateral Relations

Kendall promises to Cut Turkey from F-35 Production

US President Joe Biden’s US Air Force secretary nominee wants to take Turkey completely out of the production line. He also wants to promote US F-35 purchases.

Turkey Has 16 Defence Companies in First-500 Company
Investment Country

Turkey Has 16 Defence Companies in First-500 Company

Istanbul Chamber of Industry announced Turkey’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises of 2020. Sixteen companies are performing in defence or aviation.

ULAQ shows its teeth: Cirit hits the target
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

ULAQ shows its teeth: Cirit hits the target

Turkey’s first indigenous Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel ULAQ, hit the target with a laser-guided Cirit missile during the DenizKurdu naval exercise.

Otokar climbs up in the ISO 500 list
Land Country

Otokar climbs up in the ISO 500 list

Otokar company climbed to the upper ranks in the Top 500 Giant Industrial Enterprises research conducted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) for 53 years.

ULAQ hits target at first Trial at DenizKurdu Naval Exercise
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

ULAQ hits target at first Trial at DenizKurdu Naval Exercise

Turkey’s first indigenous Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel ULAQ, hit the target with a laser-guided Cirit missile during the DenizKurdu 21 Naval Exercise.

Philippines Confirms T129 Acquisition
Air

Philippines Confirms T129 Acquisition

The Philippines confirmed that it would acquire six T129B ATAK combat helicopters manufactured by Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) for $269 million.

Biggest Navy Drill ever Begins
Navy / Maritime

Biggest Navy Drill ever Begins

Turkish Navy to conduct the biggest naval exercise in Eagan and Mediterranean Seas.

TB2 Agreement signed with Poland
Air Unmanned Systems

TB2 Agreement signed with Poland

Turkiye and Poland signed the Tb2 armed UAV procurement agreement. Poland's defence minister and Baykar signed the agreement.

Digital Soldier from Havelsan: Barkan
Land Unmanned Systems

Digital Soldier from Havelsan: Barkan

Havelsan has developed an armed unmanned ground vehicle (AUGV) : Barkan. The vehicle will soon be on the field.

Turkey Leads NATO VJFT with BMC Vuran
Land

Turkey Leads NATO VJFT with BMC Vuran

Turkey is leading NATO's quick reaction forces. The forces arrived in Romania to participate in Exercise Steadfast Defender 2021.

Gökbey Goes under Full-Scale Static Test
Air Investment

Gökbey Goes under Full-Scale Static Test

TUSAŞ announced that Turkish indigenous helicopter Gökbey will be subject to Full-Scale Static Test.

ASELSAN prepares for new export products
Investment Bilateral Relations

ASELSAN prepares for new export products

ASELSAN invests more in remote-controlled weapon systems. known as UKKS are used on different platforms.