Turkiye’s New-Old Eurofighter Dilemma Awaits Resolution
The claims that Turkiye will procure second-hand Eurofighter have not been explicitly denied by MoD sources, who responded, “Nothing is certain at the moment.”
Defence News
Air
Communication
ASELSAN Signs Communication Systems Export Deal
ASELSAN informed KAP that it signed an export contract with a customer located in the Middle East and Africa Region with a total amount of $ 21.3 Million.
Ammunition
Russia Develops Pellet Rounds for Rifles Against UAVs
An unidentified Russian manufacturer unveiled a 7.62x39 mm pellet ammunition to shoot down UAVs more easily following the partial success of shotguns.
Engine and Transmission
TEI Announces $450 Million in Exports Goal for 2025
Speaking to the Anadolu Agency, TEI CEO Akşit stated that the goal has been set for $450 million worth of exports this year, after the $400 million in 2024.
Weapon / Missile
The U.K. Turns to AR-15 Platform for Marine Service Rifle
Seeking to replace the bullpup L85A2 assault rifles in British Royal Marine Commandos service, the U.K. has turned to the AR-15 based KAC’s KS-1/L403A1 rifle.
Country
ASELSAN Opens Its New Office in Oman
The new office of ASELSAN in Oman is aimed at improving export opportunities and cooperation following Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
Weapon / Missile
Italy Opts for 120 mm L55A1 Gun on Its Future KF51 MBTs
KF51 MBTs are to be acquired by Italy to succeed Ariete tanks, which will use Rheinmetall’s 120 mm L55A1 instead of the 130 mm turret from the debut.
Country
Turkish Defence Industry Sets New Record in January 2025
According to Görgün, the defence and aviation industry hit a new milestone in January 2025, with a 16 per cent increase in exports over the previous year.
Analysis
Air
Turkiye’s Eurofighter Deal: Is There a Second Path?
The equation surrounding the delivery of Eurofighter aircraft that Turkiye seeks to procure remains unsolved. Which Tranche? TurDef suggests another formula.
Weapon / Missile
TAYFUN Hits the Target Dead-Center in Long-Range Test
ROKETSAN TAYFUN ballistic missile launched from the BOZAT 8x8 vehicle successfully hit the sea target during the long-range firing test.
Country
ASELSAN’s 2024 Export Deals Overpass $ 1 Billion
ASELSAN signed export contracts worth over 1 billion USD in 2024 and exports doubled compared to the previous year. ASELSAN published export performance.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
ASELSAN’s UGV Platforms Enter the Kars Winter Exercise
ASLAN and ZMA-X UGVs developed by ASELSAN participated in the Kars Winter Exercise 2025, which the Turkish Army conducted in harsh climate conditions.
Communication
20-years-old CTech becomes a Global Communication Provider
CTech, founded as a venture capital-backed initiative in a 300-square-metre facility, has grown into a global provider of secure communication solutions.
Air
Modernisation
Sensors
France Might Have to Upgrade Rafale’s Sensing Capabilities
A report from the French International Relations Center (IFRI) envisions an overhaul of the Rafale fighter’s sensor suite against stealth aircraft.
