SSB and Meteksan Sign the 'SAS' Project Contract
The Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) and Meteksan signed a project contract to develop the Underwater Synthetic Aperture Imaging Capability (SAS)
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
Navy / Maritime
ROK's Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine Laid Down
ROK's DAPA has announced the keel laying ceremony for the second KSS-III Batch-II SLBM-capable submarine.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
The U.S. Navy Acquires First MUSVs
The U.S. Navy will acquire its first Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) in a year to carry different payloads.
Air
Ammunition
The U.S. Initiates Low-Cost Stand-off Munition for Ukraine
The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre (AFLCMC) has issued an RFP for the ERAM stand-off munition as a low-cost system for Ukraine’s use.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Modernisation
Bloomberg: Türkiye Scaling Down $23 Billion Defence Contract
Bloomberg claimed that Turkiye is taking action to reduce costs in the $23 billion F-16 deal. The contract will be downsized to brand new fighters.
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Sensors
Germany’s F127 AAW Frigates May Be Fitted With AEGIS
The U.S. has taken steps to export the AEGIS combat system for F127 AAW frigates to succeed Sachsen-class frigates.
Air
Gripen Might Be Ukraine’s Alternative Fighter After F-16
Ukraine is considering the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets as an alternative fighter after the last F-16 deliveries.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Hürjet Tests Transonic Speeds for The Supersonic Phase
TUSAŞ's Hürjet advanced trainer and light combat aircraft prototype has reached a speed of Mach 0.9 at an altitude of 30000 ft.
Country
Yılmaz Sets Turkiye’s 2024 Defence Export Target: $7 Billion
Vice President of Turkiye Cevdet Yılmaz announced that Turkish Defence Industry targets reaching $ 7 billion export volume.
Country
ASELSAN Signs a new Export Contract
ASELSAN signed an international sales contract valued at $ 20.3 Million regarding the export of air defence systems.
Space
Communication
Turkiye’s Indigenous Satellite Türksat 6A is in Orbit
Turkiye launched its first domestically produced telecommunications satellite, Türksat 6A. A move that secures Turkiye’s rights in space.
Air
Peru Eyes New Fighter Jets
Peru is evaluating various fighter jets to replace its ageing French Mirage 2000 and Russian MiG-29 fighter jets.
Weapon / Missile
Armenia to Acquire Indian Prahaar and Pralay Missiles
According to local Indian press, Armenia is in discussions with India about the possible supply of Prahaar and Pralay missiles.
Air
TUSAŞ Expects 300 Orders for KAAN Fighter
In his interview, TUSAŞ’s new General Manager, Dr Mehmet Demiroğlu, talked about the KAAN Fighter jet and other projects.
