Modernisation News

Modernising Turkish F-16s with Özgür Project?
Air Modernisation

Modernising Turkish F-16s with Özgür Project?

Turkiye completed the last Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) of 2022. The Directorate of Communications published an information document stating the decisions of the meeting. One line in the statement indicates that there will be further modernisation efforts for Turkish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.

Sweden Orders Upgrade of JAS 39 Gripen C/D Aircraft
Air Modernisation

Sweden Orders Upgrade of JAS 39 Gripen C/D Aircraft

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Saab have signed a contract to enhance the capability of the fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D.

Modernised Mortars Return to Army
Land Ammunition Weapon / Missile Modernisation

Modernised Mortars Return to Army

Defence Industry Agency’s mortar modernisation project is at the delivery stage. The first modernised mortars were delivered to the Land Forces.

First Modernised ACV-15 Back in Inventory
Land Modernisation

First Modernised ACV-15 Back in Inventory

Turkish Armed Forces have taken delivery of the first five modernised ACV-15 (ZMA-15) Armoured Combat Vehicles.

Patria Completed the XA-180 MLU Project in Finland
Land Modernisation

Patria Completed the XA-180 MLU Project in Finland

Patria has delivered the last Sisu Pasi XA-180 armoured personnel vehicle to the Finnish Army and completed the Mid-Life-Upgrade (MLU) project.

Erciyes Modernisation Programme Continues, 11th Hercule Delivered
Air Modernisation

Erciyes Modernisation Programme Continues, 11th Hercule Delivered

Within the scope of the SSB's Erciyes Project, TUSAŞ delivered the eleventh C-130 aircraft to the Air Force Command (TurAF).

ASELSAN Upgraded 50 Qatar VABs for FIFA
Land Modernisation

ASELSAN Upgraded 50 Qatar VABs for FIFA

Turkish Defence company ASELSAN upgraded VAB vehicles of the Qatar Armed Forces, The information was shared during the 5th Land Systems Seminar, held in Ankara.

Pulat APS is Combat Proven
Land Modernisation

Pulat APS is Combat Proven

Pulat Active Protection System (APS) has proven its capability in combat conditions. The information was shared during the 5th Land Systems Seminar in Ankara.

M60T's Volkan-M Fire Control System Gets Ready
Land Modernisation

M60T's Volkan-M Fire Control System Gets Ready

Qualification activities for ASELSAN's Volkan-M fire control system for M-60T tanks will be completed by the end of 2022.

Modernised ACV-15 Counts Days for Delivery
Land Modernisation Expo and Air Show

Modernised ACV-15 Counts Days for Delivery

Turkish Army is preparing to take delivery of the first Modernised Armoured Combat Vehicle ACV-15 (ZMA-15).

Third Locally Retrofitted A400M for Turkiye
Air Logistics Modernisation

Third Locally Retrofitted A400M for Turkiye

Turkish Air Force continues to sustainment efforts. The third retrofitted A400M has been delivered to the Turkish Force.

Upgraded Su-57 Performed Maiden Flight
Air Modernisation

Upgraded Su-57 Performed Maiden Flight

Russia shaped its fifth-generation aircraft studies with a vision different from that of the West. United Aircraft Corporation continues to invest in Su-57.

First Upgraded F-16 Viper Jets Arrived in Greece
Air Modernisation

First Upgraded F-16 Viper Jets Arrived in Greece

On Monday, the first two of 83 upgraded F-16 jets arrived at the Tanagra Airbase in Greece. Greece hopes to receive at least six more jets by the end of 2022.

M60T Tanks to get New Capacity
Land Modernisation

M60T Tanks to get New Capacity

Contract for the Project for Adding Additional Capability to M60T Tanks (TİYK-M60T Project)” was signed between the SSB and ASELSAN.