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SSB Appoints Its First Defence Advisor to Pakistan
Bilateral Relations

SSB Appoints Its First Defence Advisor to Pakistan

Secretary of Defence Industry Professor Haluk Görgün said Turkiye appointed its first defence industry advisor at the Islamabad Embassy.

ASEAN Ambassadors Hold Meeting with SSB
Bilateral Relations

ASEAN Ambassadors Hold Meeting with SSB

Turkish Secretariat of Defence Industries SSB and ASEAN countries ambassadors completed the monthly informal meeting.

ASELSAN Signs E/W Contract with SSB
E/W

ASELSAN Signs E/W Contract with SSB

ASELSAN informed KAP that it signed an agreement with the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) regarding Electronic Warfare Systems.

Nurol Makina Introduces Estonia’s New Vehicle
Land

Nurol Makina Introduces Estonia’s New Vehicle

Estonian President Alar Karis visited the Nurol Makina factory in Ankara and was briefed about the NMS 4X4 armoured vehicles his country will receive.

Turkiye and Spain Conduct Defence Industry Meeting
Bilateral Relations

Turkiye and Spain Conduct Defence Industry Meeting

The Spanish Secretary of State for Defence Amparo Valcarce and Secretary of Turkish Defence Industries Haluk Görgün held talks at the summit.

Last Refuelling Ship of the Turkish Navy Meets the Sea
Navy / Maritime Logistics

Last Refuelling Ship of the Turkish Navy Meets the Sea

Özata Shipyards has announced the launch of the final Logistic Support Tankers of the AGEM programme for the Turkish Navy, Y-163.

STM to Construct Malaysian LMS Batch 2
Navy / Maritime

STM to Construct Malaysian LMS Batch 2

Turkish STM will construct the Malaysian Navy’s Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch 2 Project. The Secretary of SSB announced the procurement.

Defence Industry Breaks Export Record in May $ 878 Million
Country

Defence Industry Breaks Export Record in May $ 878 Million

According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) data, the Turkish defence and aviation sector reached $876 million in exports in May 2024.

Turkiye's First AIP Submarine Joins the EFES Exercise
Navy / Maritime Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

Turkiye's First AIP Submarine Joins the EFES Exercise

Turkiye's first Reis Class Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) type submarine, Piri Reis (S 330), will participate in the Efes 2024 exercise.

Estonia Visits Otokar for ARMA 6X6 Acquisition
Land

Estonia Visits Otokar for ARMA 6X6 Acquisition

Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) visited the Otokar facility to receive further information about ARMA 6x6 procurement processes.

ASELSAN Signs a New Contract for Border Protection
Homeland Security Investment

ASELSAN Signs a New Contract for Border Protection

ASELSAN and the Secretariat of Defence Industry (SSB) signed a new contract for border protection.

Turkiye and Egypt’s Steps Towards Military Cooperation
Bilateral Relations

Turkiye and Egypt’s Steps Towards Military Cooperation

Turkiye and Egypt are expected to develop their military relations, which may lead to military cooperation.

Turkiye Hosts Trilateral Defence Cooperation Meeting
Regional / Strategy

Turkiye Hosts Trilateral Defence Cooperation Meeting

Turkiye held the fifth trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for defence industry cooperation in Istanbul.

A New Procurement Model for TF-2000 Might be on Table
Navy / Maritime

A New Procurement Model for TF-2000 Might be on Table

The SSIK may invent a new solution so the Turkish Navy reaches the TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer. TurDef understands that some modalities are being discussed.