Turkiye Defence News

Navy / Maritime

TAIS Lays the First Block of İzmit Frigate

23 May, 10:24
2 mins

TAIS Shipyards, responsible for constructing the next I-class frigates, has laid the first block of the İzmit (F-517) frigate.

Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission

RTK Teknoloji Starts Up KAHRAMAN UAV’s Engines

21 May, 09:31
1 min

Turkish defence firm RTK Teknoloji, working on the jet-powered KAHRAMAN target UAV, has started up the engines.

Air

Philippines Takes Delivery of Two T129 ATAK Helicopters

21 May, 05:49
2 mins

Philippines Air Force has taken delivery of the last two T129 ATAK helicopters in the six-helicopter batch.

Sensors

ALP-300G Early Warning Radar Delivered to TAF

20 May, 06:56
2 mins

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced that ALP-300G (Formerly TEİRS and ERALP) mobile early warning radar has been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces.

Air Bilateral Relations Unmanned Systems

Turkiye Assigns AKINCI and S&R Helicopter for Iran

20 May, 04:38
2 mins

The Turkish Defence Ministry assigned an AKINCI and S&R helicopter to the Iranian President’s helicopter. AKINCI identified a source of heat as a crash site.

Air Modernisation

F-16 ÖZGÜR Drops LGK-82 and LGK-84 Bombs

18 May, 08:44
2 mins

A Turkish F-16 fighter with ÖZGÜR modernisation hit its target with LGK-82 and LGK-84 laser-guided smart bombs.

Investment

Gong Tolls for Altınay Defence in BIST

17 May, 07:41
2 mins

Altınay Defence, following its participation in the stock market, has received a total investment of TL 1.9 billion.

Unmanned Systems

Baykar Completes TB2 Armed UAV Delivery to Poland

16 May, 07:39
1 min

Baykar completed the final batch delivery of the TB2 system to Poland. Haluk Bayraktar announced the development on his social media account.

Homeland Security Expo and Air Show

SEDEC 2024 to Open Its Doors In Ankara

15 May, 08:44
1 min

The SEDEC 2024 homeland security and defence exhibition, which aims to boost exports, will be held between May 21 and 23 at ATO Congresium Ankara.

Land

Estonia Visits Otokar for ARMA 6X6 Acquisition

15 May, 07:55
1 min

Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) visited the Otokar facility to receive further information about ARMA 6x6 procurement processes.

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Modernisation

Upgraded Oruç Reis Frigate Spotted with GÖKDENİZ CIWS

15 May, 05:53
2 mins

Turkish Navy’s TCG Oruç Reis frigate (F-245) undergoing Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) was spotted with GÖKDENİZ CIWS by the photographer Oğuz Eroğuz.

Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

Malaysia Considers Turkish KUZGUN Missiles for Warships

14 May, 11:58
2 mins

Malaysian Dayatech Merin has shown its concept for a turreted launcher intended for TÜBİTAK SAGE’s KUZGUN missiles to be used on warships.

Country

New Term at Meteksan Savunma: Adil Baktır New General Manager

13 May, 02:58
2 mins

Adil Baktır was appointed General Manager at Meteksan, replacing Selçuk Kerem Alparslan. Alparslan was appointed as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.