Türkiye Advances ALTAY Programme with BATU Engine Milestone
BMC Power’s 1,500hp BATU engine has completed factory acceptance tests, marking a key step toward reducing external dependence in the ALTAY MBT programme.
Engine and Transmission News
Boeing to re-engine B-52 fleet to extend service life
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.04 billion contract to replace legacy TF33 engines on the B-52H with Rolls-Royce ones. Each B-52 has eight engines.
Russia tests Su-57 with new engine in fifth-gen push
Russia tests the Izdeliye 177 engine fifth-generation propulsion systems on Su-57 Felon which indicates advancements on enhanced 4++ generation engines.
Türkiye’s ULAQ USV enters naval service with local engine
Türkiye’s ULAQ USV has entered naval service, combining shallow-water and open-sea operations, a locally produced engine and an export record to Qatar.
TMRS Energy enters nuclear field with rare elements focus
Founded by Baykar Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar, TMRS Enerji has entered the nuclear field with a broad registered scope that includes rare and strategic elements.
Avio Aero and GE Provide H80 Turboprops for AKINCI UCAV
GE Aerospace stated in a presentation for the 2024 GE Aerospace Investor Day that Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV is to be supplied with 800 hp H80 turboprop engines.
Rolls-Royce’s CASP Deal Signals Stronger AUKUS Momentum
Rolls-Royce’s $400 million CASP agreement follows Washington’s renewed backing for AUKUS and signals reinforced assurance in the trilateral submarine programme.
Kale Jet Engines Develops 1200 N and 400 N Class Turbojets
Kale Group Deputy CEO Osman Okyay stated that Kale will expand its portfolio, including smaller and/or more durable turbojet engines, during an interview.
P&W Uses Digital Data Packages for XA103’s Development
Pratt & Whitney is making use of shared digital data packages to accelerate the development of the XA103 variable cycle turbofan engine for the NGAD programme.
Fidan climaxes optimism on CAATSA after Erdoğan–Trump talks
Minister Fidan said that two leaders have positive approach on overcoming CAATSA-related problems, expressing optimism about resolving bilateral issues.
F-35 Unit Price Passes $100m as Engine Costs Surge
The Pentagon’s Lot 18 deal with Pratt & Whitney sets F135 engine cost at $20m, up from $14–15m in Lot 17, pushing Lockheed Martin F-35A unit price past $100m.
IDEF25: ASSAN Displays 1000 hp Serial Hybrid Powerpack
ASSAN has unveiled its 1000 hp serial hybrid powerpack for armoured vehicles during the IDEF25 international defence exhibition, with its components.
IDEF25: Development of Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile Launched
ROKETSAN and TÜBİTAK have signed a deal to cooperate on the development of a ramjet engine for a supersonic anti-ship missile during the IDEF25 exhibition.
IDEF25: Baykar Shows KIZILELMA with IRST and EOTS
Baykar has put KIZILELMA unmanned fighter on display with onboard IRST, EOTS, and DAS systems to show the other sensor provisions at the IDEF25 exhibition.
