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Kalın: Turkey loses, the US loses
Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Kalın: Turkey loses, the US loses

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesman Ibrahim Kalın Kalın accused the US of interfering with T-129 export to Pakistan.

The Shift and Rise in Turkish Defence Export
Bilateral Relations

The Shift and Rise in Turkish Defence Export

Turkish Exporters Assembly (Türkiye İhracatçılar MEclisi /TİM) declared Turkish defence exports for February 21. It can be said that the figures show new changes and changes in defence exports. Some traditional partners show less interest while newcomers appear. Overall figures indicate the rise in trade volume.

An Olive Branch to Egypt, Velvet Glove to Greece
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

An Olive Branch to Egypt, Velvet Glove to Greece

Defence Minister Hulusi Akar attended the Blue Homeland 2021 Exercise at the Aegean Sea. Akar spoke about developing relations with Egypt and warned Greece.

Egypt’s Su-35 CAATSA Triangle
Air Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Egypt’s Su-35 CAATSA Triangle

According to Al-Monitor, Russia officially announced that Egypt had received five Sukhoi Su-35 advanced combat aircraft.

IDEF on May, as planned
Logistics Investment Bilateral Relations Modernisation

IDEF on May, as planned

IDEF’21 15th International Defence Industry Fair will be held at TUYAP Fair Convention and Congress Centre between 25-28 May 2021 as it was planned.

New Player on Nuclear Energy: Meteksan Savunma
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Investment Bilateral Relations

New Player on Nuclear Energy: Meteksan Savunma

Meteksan Savunma won an Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant tender and achieved a chance to transfer its capabilities in the defence industry to the civil area.

New Home for BrahMos: The Philippines
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations Modernisation

New Home for BrahMos: The Philippines

India has reached an understanding with the Philippines for exporting military equipment to the Philippines.

Milipol Qatar Begins in 11 Days
Land Navy / Maritime Logistics Bilateral Relations Modernisation

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.

Warning call from the US
Air Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Warning call from the US

Egypt is expected to receive Russian Su-35 fighters this year. US defence secretary web site announced today a phone call between two countries USA and Egypt.

Two FCAS or End of FCAS?
Air Investment Bilateral Relations Modernisation

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.

Israel to Develop Arrow-4 with the U.S
Air Space Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Israel to Develop Arrow-4 with the U.S

The Israel Missile Defence Organization (IMDO) and the U.S. Missile Defence Agency (MDA) have started developing the Arrow-4 weapon system. Arrow-4 is a next-generation endo-exoatmospheric interceptor missile. Currently, Arrow weapon system comprises Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 interceptors and Arrow-4 will replace the Arrow-2 within the next several years.

Italy Proposes FREMM Frigates to Greece
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Modernisation

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)

U.S. Donates land and navy platforms to Ukraine
Land Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

U.S. Donates land and navy platforms to Ukraine

U.S. Embassy to Kyiv announced that land vehicles and navy platforms are donated to Ukraine.

Turkey Lobbies To Protect Its Rights On F-35
Air Bilateral Relations Defence Politics Modernisation

Turkey Lobbies To Protect Its Rights On F-35

A US-based internet site https://www.foreignlobby.com/ wrote that SSTEK signed an agreement with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP lobbying company.