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China Temporarily Limits UAV and its Subcomponent Exports
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China Temporarily Limits UAV and its Subcomponent Exports

China announced the limitations for the exports of UAVs and subcomponents used for military purposes.

Record Exports from Defence in July
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Record Exports from Defence in July

SSB President Görgün reported that exports totalled $657.5 million in July.

Supreme Military Council announced Decisions: Gürak New Chief of Army
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Supreme Military Council announced Decisions: Gürak New Chief of Army

Supreme Military Council (YAŞ) decisions are announced; General Metin Gürak is the new chief of General Staff.

ASELSAN Signs Two Contracts
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ASELSAN Signs Two Contracts

ASELSAN has informed the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it has signed two new contracts, one for domestic use and the second for export use.

NATO Warns Kosovo Not to Use Bayraktar UAVs
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NATO Warns Kosovo Not to Use Bayraktar UAVs

KFOR warned Pristina after it purchased military UAVs from Turkiye, stressing that KFOR is solely responsible for monitoring Kosovo's airspace.

Leonardo, Samsun Yurt and AEROS are the Medallists at EYDEP
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Leonardo, Samsun Yurt and AEROS are the Medallists at EYDEP

AEROS Havacılık ve Mühendislik A.Ş informed that the company is the medallist in Industrial Competency Assessment and Support Program known as EYDEP.

TAFF Appoints Görgün as Chairman
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TAFF Appoints Görgün as Chairman

Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV/TAFF) Board of Trustees appointed Professor Haluk Görgün as the Chairman of the Executive Board.

MSB underlines the Cooperation with SSB
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MSB underlines the Cooperation with SSB

After a long hiatus, the MSB resumed its activities to inform the press about its activities. The ministry underlined the cooperation with SSB.

SSB and MSB; New Era New Collaborations
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SSB and MSB; New Era New Collaborations

SSB President Haluk Görgün visited Defence Minister Yaşar Güler in his office. It was an important indicator of the relations between these two institutions.

Görgün Decided About His New Team-Play
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Görgün Decided About His New Team-Play

President Görgün re-organised the Defence Industry Agency and his vice presidents’ roles. The new organisation prioritises international relations and export.

Tüfekçi Responsible from ASFAT and MKE
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Tüfekçi Responsible from ASFAT and MKE

Celal Sami Tüfekçi, the deputy defence minister, will be responsible for five institutions and companies, including ASFAT and MKE Inc.

German coalition at odds for Saudi Arabia over Eurofighter
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German coalition at odds for Saudi Arabia over Eurofighter

German traffic light coalition is under pressure because of possible arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Raytheon Asks Retirees’ Assistance to Restart Stinger Production
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Raytheon Asks Retirees’ Assistance to Restart Stinger Production

Raytheon will restart Stinger production, but the younger generation has to learn the production system from retired ones.

Ukroboronprom CEO Husiev Leaves Ukroboronprom
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Ukroboronprom CEO Husiev Leaves Ukroboronprom

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski removed the General Director of the state defence concern Ukroboronprom Yuriy Husiev.