Modernisation News TurDef

Air E/W Modernisation

ASELSAN Modernises E-7T AEW&C Aircraft

24 Jul, 08:22
1 min

TUSAŞ has announced the maiden flight of the E-7T Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft modernised with ASELSAN's ESM/ELINT systems.

Weapon / Missile Modernisation

Urban Defence Modernises Turkish Navy's Autocannons

24 Jul, 07:11
2 mins

Turkish Urban Defence will provide electrochemically processed ceramic alloy barrels to modernise the Turkish Navy's 40 mm autocannons.

Air Bilateral Relations Modernisation

Bloomberg: Türkiye Scaling Down $23 Billion Defence Contract

12 Jul, 11:36
3 mins

Bloomberg claimed that Turkiye is taking action to reduce costs in the $23 billion F-16 deal.

Navy / Maritime Modernisation

Greece May Freeze or Cancel MEKO200HN Modernisation

02 Jul, 08:13
2 mins

The Hellenic Navy might freeze the MEKO200HN modernisation program, which could result in its cancellation as a whole.

Air Bilateral Relations Modernisation

U.S. is Close to Announce F-16 Cooperation with Turkiye

06 Jun, 10:26
2 mins

The U.S. is about to announce the results of negotiations with Turkiye regarding the new F-16 Acquisition and Modernisation programme.

Land Modernisation

ASELSAN Integrates AKKOR APS on Leopard 2A4 MBT

04 Jun, 03:53
2 mins

According to ASELSAN’s 2023 Activity Report, Leopard 2A4 MBTs will be the next hosts of the AKKOR turreted active protection system.

Modernisation

Lufthansa Wants its share from € 100 billion Programme

04 Jun, 09:11
2 mins

German aviation company Lufthansa wants its share of € 100 billion worth of armament Programme that the country will follow through its new defence division.

Air Modernisation

Turkiye to Receive First F-16 Viper in mid-2027 Earliest

27 May, 04:04
3 mins

Turkish Air Force will receive the first F-16 Viper in mid-2027, provided the contract is signed immediately.

Air Modernisation

F-16 ÖZGÜR Drops LGK-82 and LGK-84 Bombs

18 May, 08:44
2 mins

A Turkish F-16 fighter with ÖZGÜR modernisation hit its target with LGK-82 and LGK-84 laser-guided smart bombs.

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Modernisation

Upgraded Oruç Reis Frigate Spotted with GÖKDENİZ CIWS

15 May, 05:53
2 mins

Turkish Navy’s TCG Oruç Reis frigate (F-245) undergoing Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) was spotted with GÖKDENİZ CIWS by the photographer Oğuz Eroğuz.

Land Modernisation

Modernised Leopard 2A4 MBT Turret for Chile Spotted

10 May, 01:59
2 mins

A video of TRT World showing ASELSAN’s export products included a modernised turret for Chile’s Leopard 2A4 MBTs, which ASELSAN will modernise.

Air Modernisation

Portugal Receives the first upgraded C-130H Hercules

10 May, 08:42
1 min

The Portuguese Air Force has announced receiving the first of four upgraded C-130H Hercules transport aircraft.

Weapon / Missile Modernisation

The UAE Modernises HARM Systems

09 May, 05:03
1 min

The U.S. has approved a potential sale of HARM Control Section Modification Upgrade and related equipment to UAE for an estimated cost of $144 million.