Modernisation News TurDef

Air Modernisation

U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of First Modified E-6B Mercury Aircraft

07 Jun, 05:43
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Northrop Grumman announced the successful delivery of the first E-6B Mercury Aircraft under the IMMC to the United States Navy.

Modernisation Sensors

B-52s Get AESA Radar Upgrades

04 Jun, 08:45
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B-52 Stratofortress Strategic Bomber will soon be modernised with a new AESA radar. US Air Force says the programme will cost around $2.8 billion.

Air Engine and Transmission Modernisation Country

GAO Questions Cost Growth and Modernisation Decisions

31 May, 02:44
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GAO criticises the F-35 aircraft for the late delivery and high programme cost.

Navy / Maritime Land Modernisation

FNSS Initiates ACV-15 AAPC and Delivers MAV

26 May, 03:43
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FNSS hold a ceremony for the official delivery of MAV to the Navy and the AAPC Modernisation Project Signature Programme.

Air Modernisation

First delivery of F-16 Block ÖZGÜR

18 May, 03:53
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TurAF received the first F-16 Block 30 jet, modernised with the ÖZGÜR Project. The modernised F-16 can fire all Turkish indigenous ammunition and missiles.

Air Navy / Maritime Modernisation Sensors

ASELSAN will modernise the Coast Guard AB-412EPs

12 May, 05:32
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ASELSAN signed an AB-412EP modernisation contract to modernise Coast Guard Command’s helicopters.

Land Modernisation

ASELSAN Signs Leopard 2A4 Upgrade Agreement

11 May, 04:24
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ASELSAN and BMC signed a contract worth 197.4 million Euros and 1.3 billion TL to modernise Leopard 2A4 tanks within the TİYK-LEO2A4 Project.

Expo and Air Show Land Modernisation

Greece Prepares Tank Show at DEFEA

05 May, 09:39
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Greece will hold a Defence Expo next week in Athens. Following Athens’ interest in upgrading part of its armoured forces, Western tanks will be displayed.

Navy / Maritime Modernisation

First Delivery of Mid-Life Upgrade Barbaros Frigate in July

21 Apr, 07:30
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The first Barbaros Class frigate with Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) is expected to be delivered in July.

Air Modernisation Bilateral Relations

US Approves Turkish F-16 Modernisation

21 Apr, 10:28
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The State Department approved a possible FMS to Türkiye to upgrade its current F-16 fleet and related equipment for an estimated cost of $259 million.

Air Modernisation

Leonardo to Develop Upgrade Package for C-27J Aircraft

08 Mar, 02:08
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Leonardo and the Air Force Armament and Airworthiness Directorate of the Defence Ministry signed a contract to upgrade the Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet.