The Netherlands to Acquire AIM-9x Block II Missiles
The U.S. State Department approved FMS to the Netherlands of AIM-9X Block II Missiles for an estimated cost of $117 million.
Bilateral Relations News
Australia to acquire 20 HIMARS rocket artillery system
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible FMS to Australia of HIMARS Launchers and related equipment, which would cost an estimated $385 million.
Turkiye and UAE to strengthen defence industry cooperation
Turkiye and the UAE make an effort to strengthen cooperation in the defence industry. TAWAZUN Economic Council and UAE company executives visited SSB.
Demir; Waiting RR’s answer to our RfP for TF-X Engine
President of SSB Professor Demir answered TurDef's questions about the visit to the UK to discuss Turkish / British cooperation on the TF-X engine.
Swedish and Finnish Officials visit Ankara for NATO
Sweden and Finland’s applications for NATO membership will be held between two Baltic states and Turkiye at the Presidential Complex.
Tajikistan's TB2 UAVs are actually Iranian Ebabil-2s
Tajikistan's UAV production interest raises questions with TB2 claims and ends in revelation as the drones are confirmed to be of Iranian origin.
Anti-Turkish Letter to the Congress
Seven organisations that oppose the sale of F-16 aircraft to Turkiye sent letters to the US Senate and House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committees.
Turkiye objects to Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkiye is not favouring two Baltic countries’ membership in NATO.
Turkish Air Force Commander visits the UK
Turkish Air Force Commander General Hasan Küçükakyüz visited the United Kingdom to discuss future aerial platforms between Turkey and the United Kingdom.
WSJ: Biden Asks to Approve Weapons Deal With Turkiye
Biden asked Congress to approve weapon sales to Turkiye which could set the stage for sale of F-16 jet fighters.
Berlin to deliver COBRA to Ukraine
The German federal government plans to hand over the Cobra (Counter Battery Radar) to Ukraine.
Israel allows Estonia for donating Spike ATGMs to Ukraine
Israel denies restrictions on Estonia's access to Israeli weaponry, refuting prior claims. Collaboration continues on Spike ATGM.
ROK Hands Overs K-136 Kooryong MLRS to the Philippines
Republic of Korea (ROK) will supply the Philippines with the K-136 Kooryong Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) in June this year.
U.S. Congress signals that Turkey might acquire F-16V
US Congress changes its anti-Turkish position. Congress signals the possibility of selling F-16 fighters to Turkey following U.S. President Biden’s letter.
