Modernisation News

Fifth Fighting Falcon Returns to the Skies
Air Modernisation

Fifth Fighting Falcon Returns to the Skies

The Presidency of Defence Industries (Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı/SSB) announced that the fifth F-16 Fighting Falcon is delivered to the Turkish Air Force.

Singapore Received its First H225M Helicopter
Air Modernisation

Singapore Received its First H225M Helicopter

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of its first H225M helicopter in Singapore.

Damen proposes SIGMA 11515 to the Greek Navy
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

Damen proposes SIGMA 11515 to the Greek Navy

According to Naval News, the Greek Navy received its seventh proposal from Damen Shipyard. Damen offers Greece a SIGMA 11515 frigate.

One year delay for Barbaros Class
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

One year delay for Barbaros Class

Barbaros Class Frigate Half-Life Modernization Project will be delayed. The SSB pursues the project to meet the Turkish Naval Force’s requirements.

The UK Preparing for a New Type of War
Defence Politics Modernisation

The UK Preparing for a New Type of War

The UK Ministry of Defence has published its Defence Command Paper (DCP) which outlines the Government’s commitment to modernise the Armed Forces to meet the objectives of the recent Integrated Defence, Security and Foreign Policy Review.

USAF accepts First Boeing F-15EX
Air Defence Politics Modernisation

USAF accepts First Boeing F-15EX

The US Air Force (USAF) officially accepted the first F-15EX fighter on 10 March at Boeing’s St Louis production facility in Missouri following the maiden flight on 2 February 2021.

SIPRI Published 2020 Arms Trade Report
Weapon / Missile Modernisation

SIPRI Published 2020 Arms Trade Report

International arms transfer level off after years of sharp growth; Middle Eastern arms imports grow most, says SIPRI.

Nurol Makina Makes a Landing in the GCC
Land Modernisation

Nurol Makina Makes a Landing in the GCC

Nurol Makina, armoured vehicle manufacturer, showcases at Milipol Qatar Exhibition the Ejder TOMA 4x4 Riot Control Vehicle, which was previously procured by several world countries. It will be the first time Nurol Makina participating Milipol Qatar Exhibition.

Russia Wants to sell Su-35 and Su-57 Fighter Jets to Turkey
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Modernisation

Russia Wants to sell Su-35 and Su-57 Fighter Jets to Turkey

Russia is ready to negotiate the deliveries of fifth-generation fighters SU-57 and generation 4++ fighters SU-35 with Turkey.

Second Meltem-3 at Blue Homeland
Navy / Maritime Air Modernisation

Second Meltem-3 at Blue Homeland

The second P-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft was delivered to the naval forces within the scope of the P-72 MELTEM-3 Project.

Belgian Air Force Grounds F-16 Fleet
Air Modernisation

Belgian Air Force Grounds F-16 Fleet

Belgian Air Force announced on February 11 that an F-16 aircraft had engine problems on take-off and landed immediately.

US Top Lawmaker Calls F-35’ Rathole,’
Air Investment Country Modernisation

US Top Lawmaker Calls F-35’ Rathole,’

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program is under the scope of the House Armed Services Committee which called the F-35 a “rathole” in a virtual event.

IDEF on May, as planned
Logistics Investment Bilateral Relations Modernisation

IDEF on May, as planned

IDEF’21 15th International Defence Industry Fair will be held at TUYAP Fair Convention and Congress Centre between 25-28 May 2021 as it was planned.

New Home for BrahMos: The Philippines
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations Modernisation

New Home for BrahMos: The Philippines

India has reached an understanding with the Philippines for exporting military equipment to the Philippines.