Defence News

Baykar Exports TB2 to Albania
Unmanned Systems Albania Turkiye

Baykar Exports TB2 to Albania

Baykar signed a TB2 export agreement with Albania. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar attended the ceremony.

Singapore Launches Two Invincible 218SG Class Submarines
Navy / Maritime Germany Singapore

Singapore Launches Two Invincible 218SG Class Submarines

German TKMS has unveiled two Type 218SG diesel-electric attack submarines under construction for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

Saudi Delegation to Visit Turkiye
Bilateral Relations Saudi Arabia Turkiye

Saudi Delegation to Visit Turkiye

A Saudi delegation is visiting Turkiye upon the invitation of the Minister of Defence, Hulusi Akar. SAMI and GAMI are visiting Turkiye.

Turkish Navy to get Three New frigates
Navy / Maritime Turkiye

Turkish Navy to get Three New frigates

The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) decided to initiate the National Ship (MİLGEM) sixth, seventh, and eighth vessel projects as frigates.

Modernising Turkish F-16s with Özgür Project?
Air Modernisation Turkiye

Modernising Turkish F-16s with Özgür Project?

Turkiye completed the last SSİK of 2022. There will be further modernisation efforts for Turkish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.

SSİK Initiates 25 New Projects
Land Navy / Maritime Air Investment Country Turkiye

SSİK Initiates 25 New Projects

The last Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) of 2022 was held at the Presidential Complex, under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's chairmanship.

Turkish A400Ms Trapped in Kyiv Returns Turkiye
Air Turkiye Ukraine

Turkish A400Ms Trapped in Kyiv Returns Turkiye

Turkish Air Force A400M was seen en route to Turkiye in open flight tracking sources. After delivering Turkish supplies, the aircraft was trapped in Kyiv.

F-39 is Operational
Air Brazil Sweden

F-39 is Operational

Brazil has passed an important milestone in the Gripen Programme. The aircraft, also known as F-39 in the country, became operational.

ARES Shipyard Completed its Delivery to Oman ROPCG
Navy / Maritime Turkiye Oman

ARES Shipyard Completed its Delivery to Oman ROPCG

ARES Shipyard delivered 14-off ARES 85 BOLD Fast Patrol Craft (FPC) to Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG).

SSIK will be Held Today
Defence Politics Turkiye

SSIK will be Held Today

The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) will be held at the Presidential Palace today. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will chair the meeting.

Defence Minister Lambrecht Threatens to End the Puma IFV
Land Germany

Defence Minister Lambrecht Threatens to End the Puma IFV

The Ministry of Defence admitted that the Puma had once again become a non-starter for the Bundeswehr.

L3Harris Technologies Acquires Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings
Space Investment USA

L3Harris Technologies Acquires Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

Aerojet Rocketdyne and L3Harris Technologies announced the signing of a definitive agreement for L3Harris to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for $58.

MKE Deliveries Boran to Turkish Land Forces
Weapon / Missile Turkiye

MKE Deliveries Boran to Turkish Land Forces

Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi Inc (MKE Inc) has started delivering Boran towed howitzers to the Turkish Land Forces.

Sweden Orders Upgrade of JAS 39 Gripen C/D Aircraft
Air Modernisation Sweden

Sweden Orders Upgrade of JAS 39 Gripen C/D Aircraft

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Saab have signed a contract to enhance the capability of the fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D.