Milipol Qatar Begins in 11 Days
Milipol Qatar 2021, the 13th International Homeland Security and Civil Defence, will run at the DECC between 15-17 March.
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Defence Industry’s New Target: Embargos
The Defence Industry Executive Committee, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, discussed new military systems for its armed forces.
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Meltem at Turkish Maritime
Turkish Ministry of Defence announced that the Turkish Maritime Patrol Aircraft with tail number TCB 752 successfully performed the acceptance test flight.
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Sungur Passed Another Milestone
SSB stated that “Sungur solidified its role in air defence after a successful test firing against a moving target at maximum range and altitude.
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UAE Armed Forces signed AED 17.913 billion worth of deals in three days at IDEX and NAVDEX
IDEX expo is held in Abu Dhabi. It was the first major expo since the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic. According to press release from the organisation, UAE Armed Forces signed AED 17.913 billion worth of deals in three days at IDEX and NAVDEX.
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France to Build new Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
France will build a new nuclear submarine.
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Two FCAS or End of FCAS?
Reuters reported that Germany and France are dealing to solve problems on future joint Fighter Jet; FCAS. Agency wrote that Europe’s biggest defence project has sparked tensions between Berlin and Paris.
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Ukraine Supports Sapsan Programme
According to the ministry's press service, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry will finance the Sapsan missile system's creation this year.
Air
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Single-crystal Success from Tübitak to TEI
TUBİTAK-MAM developed and produced single-crystal turbine blades for TEI’s TS-1400 engine.
Air
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Unmanned Systems
Airbus’s Armed C295 at Test Flight with Roketsan's Teber
Airbus-owned test aircraft is spotted carrying four 500-pound-series bombs fitted with the Turkish Roketsan Teber guidance kit.
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Modernisation
Turkish Navy’s Floating Dock in the Inventory
The 10 thousand tons floating dock is in the inventory after the ceremony held in İzmir. The floating dock was put into service at the İzmir Shipyard Command. Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, Chief of General Staff, General Yaşar Güler, Force Commanders, Deputy Minister Muhsin Dere and other officials attended the ceremony.
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Italy Proposes FREMM Frigates to Greece
According to Greek publication Kathimerini, Greece is considering to acquire FREMM multi-mission frigates designed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri Marine and French and Naval Group (formerly known as Direction des Constructions Navales or DCNS)
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100 Thousand ATOM 35mm Air Burst Ammunition Electronics Produced
ASELSAN produces ATOM 35 mm Air Burst Ammunition within the 35 mm Air Defence System Modernisation and Particle Ammunition Supply.
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The First of 17 B-1B Bombers Retire
B-1B #85-066 became the first of 17 of its type to head for retirement on Feb. 17. Out of those 17 aircraft, only four will remain in a reclaimable condition.
