Lockheed Martin Halts Parts of TUHP due to US Sanctions
Citing ongoing CAATSA consequences on Turkish organisations and people, Lockheed Martin announced a partial suspension of its participation in the TUHP.
Turkiye News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Communication
ASELSAN Exports Communication Systems Valued $158.6 Million
ASELSAN has notified the Public Disclosure Platform of a fresh export of military communications systems to a client in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) area.
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Develops New Features for KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter
As the tests of the KIZILELMA unmanned fighter are ongoing with the third prototype, Baykar disclosed the development of various features for the next phases.
Ammunition
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
ANKA III Releases Super Şimşek in key test for OKU Concept
Turkish Aerospace’s stealth UCAV ANKA III launched the high-speed Super Şimşek UAV mid-flight, marking a milestone in the OKU (Autonomous Wingman) programme.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
TUSAŞ’s Aksungur UCAV performs tests with LGK-81 and LGK-82
Turkish Aerospace’s twin-engine Aksungur UCAV conducted two laser-guided bomb tests using TEI’s PD-170 national engine and precision kits developed by ASELSAN.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Turkish Tanker Fuels F-35A, Hinting at US Ties Thaw
Turkish KC-135 tanker aircraft’s refuelling of a Danish F-35A during the Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise might be another improvement in Turkish- US relations.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Baykar Initiates Early Warning Radar Development for UAVs
Baykar announced the development of a “Medium Early Warning Radar System” on its official website, making the firm’s first entry into the field of radars.
Logistics
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Prepares for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Development
Baykar has added a project regarding the conceptual design of an unmanned cargo aircraft on its official site, which will take the Akıncı UCAV as basis.
Navy / Maritime
French Navy’s Minehunter FS Lyre (M 648) Visits Istanbul
French minehunter FS Lyre (M 648) has docked in Saraçhane Port in Istanbul as part of a planned visit. No information is shared about the purpose of visit.
Analysis
Bilateral Relations
Rare Earths to Become New Pillar in US–Turkiye Relations
Turkiye becomes a major NATO ally with increasing rare earth elements (REEs) potential as the US searches for substitutes for Chinese mineral supply chains.
Country
Turkish Defence Exports Hit Record with $884 Million
According to TıM figures, defence and aerospace exports jumped by 147 per cent year-on-year in March from $358 million to a record-breaking $884 million.
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Kale Exports KTJ-3200 Turbojet to Brazil’s MANSUP-ER AShM
Kale Jet Engines announced the deal signed with Brazilian SIATT to provide KTJ-3200 turbojet engines for the future MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile in LAAD 2025.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Brazil in Talks with Turkiye for KC-390 Cargo Aircraft
Brazilian MoD Jose Mucio said at the LAAD 2025 conference that discussions with other nations, including Turkiye, over KC-390 cargo planes were ongoing.
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
Azerbaijani Su-25 Launches SOM-B1 Cruise Missile with UBAS
TÜBİTAK’s activity report for 2024 reported the launch of the SOM-B1 cruise missile from an Azerbaijani Su-25 attack aircraft using the UBAS system.
