Naval Group establishes Naval Group Hellas in Greece
The French Naval Group Hellas subsidiary in Greece announced at the end of 2022, is now officially established.
Defence News
Investment
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Sensors
Investment
ASELSAN TUSAŞ to Cooperate in E/W and Radar
ASELSAN and TUSAŞ Business Partnership and the Defence Industry Agency signed a contract to supply Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems.
Engine and Transmission
Space
Delta V Carries HRE to Space
Delta V company sent a rocket from Sinop to space last night. The rocket released its HRE payload at an altitude of 103 km.
Air
Greece Received the First two M-346 Trainers
The first two M-346 advanced jet trainers arrived at Kalamata Air Base, replacing the old T-2 Buckeye.
Air
Germany to Retire Tiger Helicopter by 2038
Germany announced that Tiger attack helicopters will be retired by 2038 to replace the H145M Light Attack Helicopters.
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN’s GÖKDENİZ integrated into İstif Frigate
ASELSAN's GÖKDENİZ CIWS passed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and integrated into the MİLGEM-5 Ship.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Sensors
ASELSAN will modernise the Coast Guard AB-412EPs
Defence Industry Agency (SSB) and ASELSAN signed an AB-412EP modernisation contract to modernise Coast Guard Command’s helicopters.
Air
Germany Goes for 8.5 Billion USD Acquisition with Chinook
The State Department approved a possible ( FMS ) to Germany of CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $ 8.5 billion.
Unmanned Systems
Weapon / Missile
First Test with GÖZDE Ammunition
ASELSAN serial production Laser Guidance Kits (GÖZDE) were tested in Konya. The bomb may hit a target in a 28 km distance with high precision.
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Presents AKKOR
ASELSAN CEO Görgün presented how Active Protection System AKKOR functions against anti-tank missiles with a video.
Investment
IAI Buys Greek Intracom Defence
IAI signed a deal to acquire Greek defence company Intracom Defence (IDE). IDE will be integrated into IAI’s business activities in Greece and Europe.
Unmanned Systems
U.S. to Deploy MQ-9 Reaper in Indo-Pacific
The USMC has received the first of eight MQ-9 Reapers. The UAV will be deployed in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
First Fire of ÇAKIR Cruise Missile from AKINCI UCAV
Roketsan's ÇAKIR cruise missile is test fired from AKINCI UCAV. ÇAKIR, released from the UCAV, made its first flight with the Kale KTJ-1750 engine.
Weapon / Missile
Siper at Final Fire Test Before Field Implementation
ASELSAN, Roketsan and TÜBİTAK-SAGE’s joint product, Long Range Air Defence system Siper was test-fired today before being fielded as an air defence tool.
