Russia Upgraded the Tu-95 Bomber with Additional Pylons
Russia modernises Tu-95 bombers. With a main focus on increasing the combat capability, the MSM version’s missile capacity will be doubled.
Modernisation News
Air
Modernisation
Air
Modernisation
U.S. to Modernise Romania’s Future F-16s
The U.S. gave the green light to modernise Romanian F-16s. DSCA notified Congress about the modernisation of 32 F-16 with an estimated cost of $105 million.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Pakistan Navy Visits Preveze Submarine for Müren System
Officials from Pakistan Navy visited the Turkish Submarine TCG Preveze and learned about Müren System.
Air
Modernisation
U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of First Modified E-6B Mercury Aircraft
Northrop Grumman announced the successful delivery of the first E-6B Mercury Aircraft under the IMMC to the United States Navy.
Modernisation
Sensors
B-52s Get AESA Radar Upgrades
B-52 Stratofortress Strategic Bomber will soon be modernised with a new AESA radar. US Air Force says the programme will cost around $2.8 billion.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Modernisation
Country
GAO Questions Cost Growth and Modernisation Decisions
GAO criticises the F-35 aircraft for the late delivery and high programme cost.
Navy / Maritime
Land
Modernisation
FNSS Initiates ACV-15 AAPC and Delivers MAV
FNSS hold a ceremony for the official delivery of MAV to the Navy and the AAPC Modernisation Project Signature Programme.
Air
Modernisation
First delivery of F-16 Block ÖZGÜR
TurAF received the first F-16 Block 30 jet, modernised with the ÖZGÜR Project. The modernised F-16 can fire all Turkish indigenous ammunition and missiles.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Sensors
ASELSAN will modernise the Coast Guard AB-412EPs
ASELSAN signed an AB-412EP modernisation contract to modernise Coast Guard Command’s helicopters.
Land
Modernisation
ASELSAN Signs Leopard 2A4 Upgrade Agreement
ASELSAN and BMC signed a contract worth 197.4 million Euros and 1.3 billion TL to modernise Leopard 2A4 tanks within the TİYK-LEO2A4 Project.
Expo and Air Show
Land
Modernisation
Greece Prepares Tank Show at DEFEA
Greece will hold a Defence Expo next week in Athens. Following Athens’ interest in upgrading part of its armoured forces, Western tanks will be displayed.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
First Delivery of Mid-Life Upgrade Barbaros Frigate in July
The first Barbaros Class frigate with Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) is expected to be delivered in July.
Air
Modernisation
Bilateral Relations
US Approves Turkish F-16 Modernisation
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Türkiye to upgrade its current F-16 fleet and related equipment for an estimated cost of $259 million.
Air
Modernisation
Leonardo to Develop Upgrade Package for C-27J Aircraft
Leonardo and the Air Force Armament and Airworthiness Directorate of the Defence Ministry signed a contract to upgrade the Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet.
