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Demir: ASFAT Works on TF-2000’s Design
Navy / Maritime

Demir: ASFAT Works on TF-2000’s Design

President of Defence Industry Agency (SSB) Professor İsmail Demir stated that ASFAT Inc works on the design of the TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer.

TCG Anadolu will be Commissioned on Monday
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Air

TCG Anadolu will be Commissioned on Monday

President of Defence Industry Agency İsmail Demir announced that the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu would be handed over to the Turkish Navy on Monday.

Turkish Private Shipyards Kick-Off Frigate Program
Navy / Maritime

Turkish Private Shipyards Kick-Off Frigate Program

STM and TAIS Partnership have signed a contract with Defence Industry Agency (SSB) to construct three frigates in 36 months.

Gliding Kuzgun on Trial
Weapon / Missile Ammunition Unmanned Systems

Gliding Kuzgun on Trial

TUBITAK SAGE’s gliding ammunition Kuzgun is spotted under the wing of AKSUNGUR UCAV, waiting for tests.

One Stone, Two Birds MARLIN Test Fires Kuzgun KY
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

One Stone, Two Birds MARLIN Test Fires Kuzgun KY

İsmail Demir announced on his Twitter account that Unmanned Armed Surface Vehicle MARLİN fired a Kuzgun missile.

Demir; UK Failed at Sincerity Test With its TEMPEST Project
Air Bilateral Relations

Demir; UK Failed at Sincerity Test With its TEMPEST Project

President of SSB İsmail Demir stated that Turkiye and the United Kingdom cooperate on many aviation programmes.

Turkish Navy Starts Receiving FNSS’s MAVs
Land Navy / Maritime

Turkish Navy Starts Receiving FNSS’s MAVs

Demir stated that the Naval Forces Command Amphibious Infantry Brigade has started to receive the vehicles.

Demir Shared TF’s Video on Ground Tests
Air

Demir Shared TF’s Video on Ground Tests

President of the Defence Industry Agency (SSB), Professor İsmail Demir, shared a video of Turkish Indigenous fighter TF showing on-the-ground tests.

SSB Established Specific Department for Turkish Fighter
Air

SSB Established Specific Department for Turkish Fighter

Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) declared some structural changes to its personnel. A new department has been established for the Turkish Fighter Programme (TF).

Aksungur Serves as a GSM Relay station
Unmanned Systems Communication

Aksungur Serves as a GSM Relay station

Turkish Aerospace-made Aksungur UAV flies over the earthquake zone to provide a GSM connection.

Hürjet Starts Engine
Engine and Transmission

Hürjet Starts Engine

Hürjet Jet Trainer, a Project of Turkish Aerospace, has passed another important milestone. The aircraft started its engine for the first time.

Demir: Turkiye Will Build Three MİLGEM Frigates in 36 Months
Navy / Maritime

Demir: Turkiye Will Build Three MİLGEM Frigates in 36 Months

President of SSB Professor İsmail Demir stated that the 6th, 7th and 8th ships of the MİLGEM project, the İstif (I) Class Frigate, will be realised at private shipyards. SSB will coordinate the production of three national frigates simultaneously by utilising the production power of private sector shipyards and putting them at the disposal of the Naval Forces Command. TurDef had previously announced exclusive news that the ships would be built in a private shipyard.

Özgür Upgraded Fighting Falcons in 2023
Air Modernisation

Özgür Upgraded Fighting Falcons in 2023

Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) announced the upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon for the Turkish Air Force (TurAF).

Turkish Armed Forces Receives Meteksan’s MERTER
E/W

Turkish Armed Forces Receives Meteksan’s MERTER

SSB Demir announced that the Turkish Armed Forces received a new portable electronic attack system to protect units from RCIED Traps.