India’s New Aircraft Carrier Vikrant back on New Sea Trials
India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant left Cochin Shipyard at Kochi to begin the second round of sea trials in the southeast Arabian Sea.
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Germany and Russia are Feuding over Nuclear Deterrence
Tensions between Moscow and NATO have risen after the NATO defence ministers agreed on a new plan to defend against any potential Russian invasion.
Land
Koluman Signs Contract for Logistics Trailer
Koluman signed a contract with the President of Defence Industries (SSB) to construct Derman 8X8 armoured logistical support vehicles.
Cyber Warfare
White Hat Hackers Competed in The Organization of STM
STM organised one of Turkey’s most well-known cyber security events; ‘7. Capture The Flag-CTF’. White hat hackers competed for 24 hours in cyberspace.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
ANKA Gains New Capacity with “Şimşek” Missile
SSB President Demir said that Turkish Aerospace's high-speed target drone Şimşek (Lightning) has been upgraded to a GPS-guided cruise missile.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
HAVELSAN and Transvaro Join Forces on Counter-UAV Solutions
HAVELSAN and Transvaro demonstrated their integrated border and critical area security solution at the MRBS in Ankara.
Navy / Maritime
ASFAT started delivering boats to the Gendarmerie
Turkish Defence Ministry’s Company ASFAT announced on social media that the delivery of ASBOT KN-35 boats for the Gendarmerie General Command has started.
Bilateral Relations
Engine and Transmission
ROK Supports Turkey for Altay MBT Engine and Transmission
A declaration of intent is signed between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Turkey regarding the engine and transmission of the ALTAY Main Battle Tank(MBT).
Country
SSI's slogan “We Are Strong Together”
The Turkish Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association (SSI) celebrates its tenth year of foundation.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Kyrgyzstan Procured Turkish TB2 UAVs
Chairman of the Kyrgyzstan National Security Committee, says they will take TB2 Armed UAVs soon with $33.4 million price tag.
Regional / Strategy
NATO Agrees on Russian Threat
NATO defence ministers agreed on a new master plan to fight against any future Russian invasion across several fronts.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
KAI Unveils Electric Trainer Concept
Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) introduced the “Black Kite” Next-Generation Basic Trainer concept at the ADEX 2021 defence and aerospace show.
Weapon / Missile
Norway inks $ 120 Million Contract to Get JSM from Kongsberg
Forsvarsmateriell, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, announced a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) via its social media account
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Israels Expands Loitering Munitions Towards Asia
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a MoU on Oct. 20 on a loitering munitions program during ADEX 2021.
