Turkiye Broke its Defence and Aviation Export Record
Turkiye increased industry export volume. According to SSI'd data, Turkiye’s defence and aviation exports broke their limit by reaching $ 4.084 billion.
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Turkiye Exported UAVs Most
According to Turkish Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters's Association export data, the most exported products are Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Kuwait to Investigate Caracal and Eurofighter Deals
The Kuwait National Assembly to form a parliamentary investigation committee to investigate corruption allegations in two multibillion-dollar defence deals.
Giant Leap for Japanese Defence Budget
Japan to reorganise its future military steps. Japan plans to increase its defence budget by about 50% in the next five years.
Turkiye Breaks its Own Defence Export Record
According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly, the Turkish defence and aerospace industry exported products and services cost $ 503,2 million.
Ukraine Nationalises Motor Sich
Ukraine's NKCPFR will nationalise companies linked to the local “oligarchs” Some of them have maintained business relations with Russia even after the invasion.
Two Memorandum of Understanding Ceremonies at the SAHA Expo
SAHA Expo had two Memorandum of Understanding ceremonies. The Defence Industry Agency of Turkiye signed new technology agreements.
468 billion TL Budget for the Defence Industry Support Fund
Vice President Fuat Oktay stated that the Defence Industry Support Fund has a budget of 468 billion TL in the 2023 Central Government Budget Bill.
U.S. to charge Military Platforms Wireless: Power
DARPA is working on energy distribution by leveraging wireless power beaming to create a dynamic, adaptive, light-speed wireless energy web.
ASELSAN signed a 32 million USD worth export contract
ASELSAN announced that it signed a sales contract of $ 31,81 Million for the supply of avionic systems regarding the use of an international client.
Record Defence Budget for Turkiye
Erdoğan approved the Strategy and Budget Presidency’s Medium Term Program (2023-2025). Turkiye’s defence budget will exceed $ 20 billion.
Taliban Shows off Scud-B Missiles in a Military Parade
Commemorating one year of the departure of United States troops from Afghan soil, Taliban held a military parade on September 1, 2022.
ASELSAN’s New Goal is to Grow in Exports
Turkish defence giant ASELSAN will receive state support to open to competitive world markets. The company is titled ASELSAN Foreign Trade Capital Company.
Russia May Have “Smuggled” S-300 Through Turkish Straits
According to Naval News, Russia may have “smuggled” s-300 and military logistic support to its Black Sea fleet through Turkish Straits via civilian ships
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