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Defence Industry Exports in September 2023: $430.2 Million
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Defence Industry Exports in September 2023: $430.2 Million

Turkish defence and aerospace exports in September 2023 reached $ 430.2 million. The total export volume is $3.8 billion in the first nine months.

Aselsan and Roketsan Sign Agreement
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Aselsan and Roketsan Sign Agreement

Aselsan and Roketsan signed an agreement regarding Communication Systems, Seeker Systems and Fire Control Systems.

FNSS Emphasises the Importance of R&D
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FNSS Emphasises the Importance of R&D

FNSS ranked 17th among the 250 largest companies according to R&D expenditures in 2022.

TEI, İŞBİR and ASPİLSAN Top Managements Renewed
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TEI, İŞBİR and ASPİLSAN Top Managements Renewed

The new boards of directors of TEI, ASPİLSAN and İŞBİR companies have been set. The management of other TAFF companies will meet with a similar agenda soon.

 What does OVP promise to the Turkish Defence Industry?
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What does OVP promise to the Turkish Defence Industry?

The Medium-Term Program (OVP), that determines the roadmap of the Turkish economy for next three years, has been announced. The OVP includes defence industry.

August Export Volume: USD 376.1 Million
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August Export Volume: USD 376.1 Million

Turkish defence and aerospace industry’s August 2023 export volume is USD 376.1 million. The volume does not include recent exports to Saudi Arabia.

Turkiye to Lead KFOR for one Year
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Turkiye to Lead KFOR for one Year

Turkiye will receive the command of a NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Italy is expected to hand over the command in mid-October.

ASELSAN's Turnover increased by 67 Per Cent in the first six months
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ASELSAN's Turnover increased by 67 Per Cent in the first six months

ASELSAN announced its 2023 first-half financial results. The Turnover of the company increased by 67 per cent compared to the same period in 2022.

Defence Top 100: Four Turkish Companies on the List
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Defence Top 100: Four Turkish Companies on the List

US-based “Defense News” published its annual top 100 list for 2022. Four Turkish companies have taken place on the list with the ASFAT Inc surprise.

China Temporarily Limits UAV and its Subcomponent Exports
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China Temporarily Limits UAV and its Subcomponent Exports

China announced the limitations for the exports of UAVs and subcomponents used for military purposes.

Record Exports from Defence in July
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Record Exports from Defence in July

SSB President Görgün reported that exports totalled $657.5 million in July.

Supreme Military Council announced Decisions: Gürak New Chief of Army
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Supreme Military Council announced Decisions: Gürak New Chief of Army

Supreme Military Council (YAŞ) decisions are announced; General Metin Gürak is the new chief of General Staff.

ASELSAN Signs Two Contracts
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ASELSAN Signs Two Contracts

ASELSAN has informed the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it has signed two new contracts, one for domestic use and the second for export use.

NATO Warns Kosovo Not to Use Bayraktar UAVs
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NATO Warns Kosovo Not to Use Bayraktar UAVs

KFOR warned Pristina after it purchased military UAVs from Turkiye, stressing that KFOR is solely responsible for monitoring Kosovo's airspace.