GÜRZ Air Defence System Spotted in TRNC Parade
ASELSAN’s GÜRZ hybrid air defence system was spotted in a parade in the TRNC for the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Air
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
RAF: Eurofighter Completes ECRS Mk2 Radar Ground Tests
Royal Air Force (RAF) stated that the Eurofighter Typhoon had reached another milestone; the ECRS Mk2 ground-based tests were completed.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
TRNC Calls for a Joint Naval Base with Turkiye
TRNC’s Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Erhan Arıklı, has stated that it is time to set up a naval base with Turkiye.
Analysis
Regional / Strategy
Niger: A Critical Step in Africa
Turkiye’s visit to Niger opens a new stage on relations. A source close to meetings commented as “intergovernmental summit rather than a working visit.”
Unmanned Systems
Kalashnikov Tests Legionnaire E33K VTOL UAV
Russia's defence group Kalashnikov has tested the E33K fixed-wing VTOL UAV under strong winds.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Approves AGM-114 ATGM and APKWS Sale to Czech Republic
The U.S. has approved the sale of AGM-114 Hellfire ATGM and APKWS II laser-guided rockets to the Czech Republic.
Space
Sensors
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Hanwha Aerospace Exhibits KF-21’s Engine at Farnborough
Republic of Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will exhibit its KF-21’s Engine based on General Aerospace’s GE F414 at the Farnborough Airshow 2024.
Navy / Maritime
Country
ASFAT to Construct Oil Collection Vessel for BOTAŞ
Defence Ministry Company ASFAT Inc. will construct a “Marine Cleaning and Oil Collection Vessel” for use in Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAŞ) activities.
Expo and Air Show
Turkiye Attends Farnborough 2024 with 15 Companies
FIA is about to begin in two days in the U.K. Turkiye will attend the airshow with 15 companies. Russian companies will not be taking part in the expo.
Unmanned Systems
AKINCI UCAVs Arrive at Turkish Cyprus
Two AKINCI UCAVs have flown about 1000 km to Turkish Cyprus to participate in the parade for the 50th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Turkish Corvette TCG Kınalıada Bypass Indian Port
Bitter relations between Turkiye and India affect port visits. The planned Indian port visit of the TCG Kınalıada, did not take place. The ship is on the way.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Turkiye Holds Critical Meetings with Niger
Turkiye’s and Niger’s delegations met in Niamey in Joint Working Meeting to discuss bilateral relations and development in the Sahel region.
Unmanned Systems
Libyan AKINCI UCAVs Spotted In Service
baykar's Akıncı export was not confirmed. One of Baykar's AKINCI UCAVs was spotted in Libya during Prime Minister Abulhamid Dibeybe's visit.
E/W
ASELSAN KANGAL Jammers' Deliveries Continue
ASELSAN continues its mobile jammer system KANGAL's deliveries to the Turkish Armed Forces against UAV and IED threats.
