Marder Claim for Ukraine
The Western Countries supplied weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. The German Federal Government would like to procure Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV).
Defence News
Land
Bilateral Relations
Air
Modernisation
Özgür Upgraded Fighting Falcons in 2023
Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) announced the upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon for the Turkish Air Force (TurAF).
Land
Bradley has Iron Fist
The U.S. Army recently completed Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) mounted on Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.
Weapon / Missile
Australia Confirms M142 HIMARS Procurement
Australia is taking action to enhance its land-based long-range precision strike capability. The country may acquire the M142 HIMARS solution.
Air
Bilateral Relations
The Netherlands Deploys F-35 to Poland
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will deploy F-35 Lightning II jets to Poland for the NATO Enhanced Air Policing Mission.
Land
SandCat EX11 to Israel
Plasan announced the handover of SandCat vehicles. The Israel Armed Forces are starting to receive SandCat EX11 armoured wheeled vehicles.
Weapon / Missile
NSM Goes to Romania
Former Iron Curtain NATO members are refreshing their arsenal with western solutions. Romania is becoming the new user of Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
Land
Additional M1 Abrams Tanks for Poland
Poland continues to armament activities. Polish Minister of Defence Marius Blaszczak has announced an agreement for additional M1 Abrams procurement.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
Atatürk-XII Joint Exercise with Turkiye and Pakistan
Turkiye and Pakistan continue to co-operation. In this line, the Atatürk-XII joint exercise is planned to be held in Pakistan.
Weapon / Missile
New Fırtına II Delivery to Turkish Armed Forces
Turkiye is expanding its Fırtına Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) inventory. The Army will receive additional Fırtına II platforms on January 9, 2023.
Communication
CTech Develops a Domestic SATCOM System for Helicopters
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and its subsidiary CTech have initiated a project to develop indigenous SATCOM solutions for Helicopters.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
F-16 VISTA Upgrades with AI
The U.S. Air Force works on F-16 VISTA (Variable In-Flight Simulator Aircraft) to meet with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
The U.S.A Investigates Bayraktar TB2 Drones
The U.S. Congress is increasing pressure on Turkish products. The last demand came for Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones.
Country
Multi-Million Euro Export from ASELSAN
According to the Turkish State Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), ASELSAN inked an export agreement costing € 59,368,579 with the customer.
