Turkiye Defence News

Land Modernisation

ASELSAN Integrates AKKOR APS on Leopard 2A4 MBT

04 Jun, 03:53
2 mins

According to ASELSAN’s 2023 Activity Report, Leopard 2A4 MBTs will be the next hosts of the AKKOR turreted active protection system.

Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems Sensors

AKINCI UCAV Fires Seeker-Fitted UAV-122 Missiles

04 Jun, 11:14
2 mins

Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV fired two new versions of ROKETSAN’s UAV-122 aero-ballistic missiles with seekers, lasers and TV.

Country

Defence Industry Breaks Export Record in May $ 878 Million

03 Jun, 04:33
1 min

According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) data, the Turkish defence and aviation sector reached $876 million in exports in May 2024.

Air

Turkiye Presents KAAN to the Aviation World

03 Jun, 07:20
4 mins

Turkiye presented its KAAN 5th generation fighter jet to the FCAS 2024 international summit, where participants worldwide joined to express their views.

Unmanned Systems

Bayraktar TB3 Performs Ski-Jump Test

01 Jun, 02:03
2 mins

Bayraktar TB3 naval UCAV’s prototype took off from the runway with a ski-jump that imitates TCG ANADOLU’s (L-400) deck.

Sensors

ASELSAN Updates Progress on Electro-Optical Systems

31 May, 05:39
2 mins

ASELSAN has listed its progress on new electro-optical systems such as TOYGUN, ASELFLIR-600, and KARAT in its 2023 Activity Report.

Sensors

ASELSAN Develops ALP-500G Fixed Early Warning Radar

31 May, 05:30
2 mins

ASELSAN has announced the development of ALP-500G fixed early warning radar in its 2023 Activity Report.

Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

ASELSAN Develops C-RAM Capability for KORKUT SPAAG

31 May, 05:27
1 min

In its 2023 Activity Report, ASELSAN has revealed that it is working on C-RAM capability for KORKUT 35 mm SPAAG.

Navy / Maritime Investment

ASELSAN Signs Contract Amendment for MILGEM

31 May, 05:13
1 min

ASELSAN informed KAP that it had a contract amendment with TAIS Shipyards & STM Joint Venture for Naval Warfare Systems and Payloads of MİLGEM 9-12 Frigates.

Air Expo and Air Show

HÜRJET to Perform First Foreign Flight in Egypt

31 May, 01:13
3 mins

Turkiye's first jet-powered training aircraft, HÜRJET, is preparing to make its first flight abroad in Egypt.

Weapon / Missile Investment

GD-OTS Announces REPKON for Artillery Projectile Production

29 May, 09:43
2 mins

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) announced the Turkish REPKON for artillery projectile metal production facility in Mesquite, Texas.