UK Minister for Exports: Trade Volume with Turkiye Reaches £23.5bn
UK Minister for Exports Malcolm Ian Offord stated that the bilateral trade volume between United Kingdom and Turkiye is £23.5bn.
United Kingdom News
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
Air
Interview / Exclusive File
RAF Aviator: Typhoon Beats Rafale at Dogfight
Turkiye wants to modernise its F-16 fleet and add twin-engine aircraft to its inventory. We asked about the advantages of Typhoon to a British aviator.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
The RAF's A400M carries out the longest-ever flight of 22 hours
A Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M Atlas aircraft has carried out the longest flight for 22 hours at a Pacific air exercise.
Air
Country
German coalition at odds for Saudi Arabia over Eurofighter
German traffic light coalition is under pressure because of possible arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Air
UK Retires C-130J Hercules, Final Destination Turkiye?
RAF plans to retire five C-130 Hercules and disband the 47th Squadron. The retired Hercules might be sent to Turkiye to strengthen TuRAF.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Air Force’s Test Raises Questions About AI
An AI-powered UAV attacked his operator British Daily the Guardian claims, and US Air Force denies it.
Air
Unmanned Systems
UK to Deploy Mojave UAV on Aircraft Carriers
Royal Navy plans to deploy Mojave STOL UAV on HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carriers.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates to be fitted with Mk41 VLS
Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigates will be equipped with the Mk41 VLS to deliver long-range offensive fires.
Weapon / Missile
UK Sends ‘Storm Shadow’ Missiles to Ukraine
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed in the House of Commons that the UK is donating Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Anatolian Eagle Starts in Konya
International Anatolian Eagle-2023 Training is started in the 3rd Main Jet Base, Konya. The exercise will be executed between 02 May-12 May 2023.
Air
Eurofighter Typhoon Appoints Mezzanatto as New CEO
Giancarlo Mezzanatto has been named CEO of Eurofighter GmbH, the corporation in charge of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Unmanned Systems
Weapon / Missile
Royal Air Force tested Martlet LMM from Turkish UAV Jackal
BVLOS Technology developed a UAV JACKAL in Türkiye and exported it to the United Kingdom. Royal Air Force tested the drone with Thales’ LMM.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
UK Denies Submarine Talks with Turkiye
United Kingdom officials deny unmanned submarine talks with Turkiye, despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s statements.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Navy / Maritime
Turkiye and UK Might Cooperate in Unmanned Submarine Systems
President Erdoğan announced that the UK intends to construct submarines with Turkiye. The UK’s business plan might indicate unmanned submarine systems.
