Defence News

Two Turkish Defence Companies Unite forces in the U.K.
Land Investment Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show Turkiye United Kingdom

Two Turkish Defence Companies Unite forces in the U.K.

A significant stage was recorded within the project scope developed by AEI Systems and UNIROBOTICS in the Nurol Makina partnership.

Berkin Renewed TPAO Oruç Reis Vessel’s “Brain”
Navy / Maritime Modernisation Turkiye

Berkin Renewed TPAO Oruç Reis Vessel’s “Brain”

Berkin Engineering renewed the French-origin data distribution systems of Seismic Research Vessel Oruç Reis. The ship is under the modernisation process.

Australia Signs $ 2.4 billion IFV Contract with Hanwha
Land Australia Republic of Korea

Australia Signs $ 2.4 billion IFV Contract with Hanwha

Australia signed a $2.4 billion contract with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) to deliver 129 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) to the Australian Army.

Lockheed Martin Unveils Belgium’s first F-35A Order
Air Belgium USA

Lockheed Martin Unveils Belgium’s first F-35A Order

Lockheed Martin officially showed the first F-35A Lightning II jet ordered by Belgium. The ceremony was held at the company’s production facility.

Israel Urgently Buys 13,981 units of 120mm MPAT
Ammunition

Israel Urgently Buys 13,981 units of 120mm MPAT

DSCA announced that the U.S. will sell 120mm M830A1 High Explosive MPAT tank cartridges for an estimated cost of $106.5 million.

Germany Buys MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes for P-8A Poseidon
Weapon / Missile Navy / Maritime USA Germany

Germany Buys MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes for P-8A Poseidon

The US approves the sale of 80 Mk.54 LWT light torpedoes to Germany for P-8A Poseidon aircraft, potentially costing $300m.

Celebrating its 25th year, Alp Aviation Hosted Media
Air Investment Turkiye

Celebrating its 25th year, Alp Aviation Hosted Media

Alp Aviation, a privately owned company invested in Turkish aviation and lean manufacturing practices, carries the experience to both aviation and new areas.

TB2 Armed UAV Completes 750 thousand Flight Hours
Unmanned Systems Turkiye

TB2 Armed UAV Completes 750 thousand Flight Hours

Baykar’s TB2 Armed UAV has completed 750,000 flight hours, setting a new record in Turkish aviation history.

Record Export Expectations from SASAD in 2024
Country Turkiye

Record Export Expectations from SASAD in 2024

The Turkish defence industry, which broke a new export record this year, is preparing to increase this performance even in 2024.

TEI Exports the PD170 Engine
Engine and Transmission Turkiye

TEI Exports the PD170 Engine

TUSAŞ Engine Industry General Manager Mahmut Akşit announced that the PD170 turbo diesel engine, which the company started mass production, was exported.

Japan Working on Multi-purpose Railgun
Weapon / Missile Japan

Japan Working on Multi-purpose Railgun

Japan has revealed the concept of a multi-purpose railgun projected to be used in Anti-Surface and Anti-Air Warfare missions.

Japan Faces Uncertainty in Fighter Jet Export Plans
Air Defence Politics Japan

Japan Faces Uncertainty in Fighter Jet Export Plans

Disagreements between Japan’s ruling parties have brought uncertainty to exporting fighter jets developed under the GCAP program to third-world countries.

ASELSAN's Yener GPR Entered the Inventory with OTOKAR ARMA
Land Sensors E/W Turkiye

ASELSAN's Yener GPR Entered the Inventory with OTOKAR ARMA

ASELSAN's GPR and Otokar's ARMA 8x8 vehicle entered the inventory for the first time in Turkiye with YENER Modern Mine Detection System project.

Turkish Defence Industry Delivers New Products to TAF
Land Logistics Unmanned Systems Weapon / Missile Engine and Transmission Turkiye

Turkish Defence Industry Delivers New Products to TAF

According to the information provided at the Defence Ministry’s Weekly press briefing, new domestic products are delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces. (TAF)