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SOM and ATMACA’s engine KTJ-3200 is close to mass production
Turkiye

SOM and ATMACA’s engine KTJ-3200 is close to mass production

Agreements were signed at IDEF for the mass production of KTJ-3200 engines to power up SOM and ATMACA missiles.

Kalecik Becomes UAV Test Centre
Turkiye

Kalecik Becomes UAV Test Centre

Ankara Development Agency and TRTEST have signed the Kalecik Unmanned Air Systems Test and Evaluation Centre Project.

Kotil clarifies Tusas’ T629 hybrid helicopter’s purpose
Turkiye

Kotil clarifies Tusas’ T629 hybrid helicopter’s purpose

TUSAŞ President and CEO professor Temel Kotil explained the purpose of the T629 hybrid attack helicopter. The helicopter was presented back in February 2021.

Meteksan’s MERTER to Protect Convoys from RCIED
Turkiye

Meteksan’s MERTER to Protect Convoys from RCIED

The presidency of Defence Industries and Meteksan Defence Industry signed the Portable Electronic Attack System (MERT/ MERTER) agreement at IDEF 2019.

IDEF on the discussion table
Turkiye

IDEF on the discussion table

President of Defence Industry Professor Ismail Demir met with representatives from the defence and aerospace industry to evaluate the IDEF.

Russia to induct the Kinzhal hypersonic missile
Russia

Russia to induct the Kinzhal hypersonic missile

The Russian Defence Ministry signed a contract with the KB Mashinostroyeniya to deliver Kinzhal hypersonic nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missiles.

Almaz-Antey develops anti-UAV ammunition: Krechet
Russia

Almaz-Antey develops anti-UAV ammunition: Krechet

Almaz-Antey, one of Russia's largest defence manufacturers, develops small-sized anti-aircraft ammunition.

Significant Collaborations from HAVELSAN
Turkiye

Significant Collaborations from HAVELSAN

HAVELSAN has signed many new agreements during IDEF'21 to expand collaborations with prominent companies in the Turkish industry through a series of MoUs.

Nurol carries the Gidrán Success to Slovakia
Slovakia Turkiye

Nurol carries the Gidrán Success to Slovakia

Nurol Makina participates in IDEB 2021 at the Slovak Republic with 4X4 Ejder Yalcin. Ejder Yalcin was exhibited at IDEB 2018.

Otokar’s ARMA is at IDEB
Slovakia Turkiye

Otokar’s ARMA is at IDEB

Otokar participates in IDEB 2021 in Bratislava, Slovakia. to exhibit Arma 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle with its MIZRAK turret system.

TUSAŞ Prepares TF-X with Cold War Terms
Turkiye

TUSAŞ Prepares TF-X with Cold War Terms

Professor Temel Kotil, announced that the TF-x Program will not have a Critical Design Review schedule.

MKE wants to Conquer with Algan
Turkiye

MKE wants to Conquer with Algan

MKE AŞ, a subordinate of the National Defence, landed IDEF with an armed amphibious vehicle, "Algan", which means conqueror.

ASPILSAN and Menatek to Produce Micro Mobile Battery
Turkiye

ASPILSAN and Menatek to Produce Micro Mobile Battery

Supplying subsystems in the field of land vehicles, Menatek signed a cooperation agreement for the civil sector at the IDEF’21 Fair.

Turkish MoD MKE's Fırtına Blows Silently
Turkiye

Turkish MoD MKE's Fırtına Blows Silently

Turkish MoD company Mechanical and Chemical Industry Incorporated Company (MKE A.Ş.) presented its Hybrid engine Fırtına (Storm) howitzer at IDEF 21.