Turkish Armoured Vehicle Expands Role in Indonesia
Nurol Makina, which supplies Indonesia’s police with NMS 4x4 Light Armoured Vehicles, now aims to strengthen its presence by addressing military requirements.
Turkiye News
Land
Expo and Air Show
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN and PT Republik Signs Contracts for Cooperation
ROKETSAN and Indonesian PT Republik Defense have signed two contracts for the Atmaca anti-ship missile and a joint production initiative in Indo Defence 2025.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye Joins Fighter Jet Exporters “Club” with KAAN Deal
In a landmark defence deal, Türkiye will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. Turkish President Erdoğan confirmed the agreement via social media.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye Eyes Kaan Deal with Indonesia at Indo Defence 2025
Indonesia and Türkiye are expected to sign an agreement involving the Kaan during the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition. The deal’s content remains undisclosed.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM to Showcase Naval Systems and UAVs at Indo Defence 2025
Turkish defence firm STM will exhibit its naval platforms and tactical UAVs at Indo Defence 2025, one of Asia-Pacific’s key military events, held in Indonesia.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
LBA Systems to Make Its First Appearance in Paris
Leonardo announced that Baykar and Leonardo’s joint venture to specialise in UAVs, LBA Systems, will make its debut during this year’s Salon du Bourget Airshow.
Land
Otokar Delivers First Batch of COBRA II Armoured Vehicles to Romania
Otokar delivers the first 14 COBRA II 4x4 vehicles to Romania, which undergoes local systems integration as part of a broader defence industrial partnership.
Weapon / Missile
SOM-B1 Cruise Missile with KTJ-3200 Engine Hits Target
SOM-B1 air-launched cruise missile fitted with Kale’s KTJ-3200 turbojet engine hit the target successfully in the first firing test with the indigenous engine.
Air
Logistics
Turkiye Weighs MRTT and KC-46A to Replace KC-135 Fleet
Turkiye is looking at Airbus MRTT and Boeing KC-46A tankers to replace its refuelling fleet. The decision will be based on operational and political concerns.
Navy / Maritime
Türkiye Launches Third Reis-Class Submarine TCG Muratreis
The Turkish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially announced the launch of the TCG MURATREİS, the third submarine of the Reis-class (Type 214TN) fleet.
Country
May Export Dip Fails to Derail Türkiye’s Defence Surge
Exports from defence industry dipped 24% in May to $742 million, while the total for January to May rose to $2.98 billion, establishing a new industry record.
Investment
Defence Politics
Analysis
Contradiction Between Objective and Method in SAFE Project
When looking at its aims, how it plans to use its resources, and how likely it is to work, the EU's SAFE seems to be influenced by political aspirations.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkiye and U.K. Discuss Areas of Cooperation in Security
Turkish MoD and senior U.K. officials held a meeting to discuss possible areas of cooperation regarding defence and regional security in the MENA region.
Ammunition
ASELSAN Reveals TOLUN F SDB with Alternative Warhead
ASELSAN announced the new member of the TOLUN small-diameter bomb family as TOLUN F, which is fitted with a fragmentation warhead instead of penetrating.
