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Turkiye to Lead KFOR for one Year
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Turkiye to Lead KFOR for one Year

Turkiye will receive the command of a NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Italy is expected to hand over the command in mid-October.

ASELSAN's Turnover increased by 67 Per Cent in the first six months
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ASELSAN's Turnover increased by 67 Per Cent in the first six months

ASELSAN announced its 2023 first-half financial results. The Turnover of the company increased by 67 per cent compared to the same period in 2022.

Defence Top 100: Four Turkish Companies on the List
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Defence Top 100: Four Turkish Companies on the List

US-based “Defense News” published its annual top 100 list for 2022. Four Turkish companies have taken place on the list with the ASFAT Inc surprise.

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.