Defence News

Bangladesh Army to Procure Attack Helicopter
Air Bangladesh

Bangladesh Army to Procure Attack Helicopter

Bangladesh DGDP has published an acquisition programme on its internet page, making TUSAŞ’s T129 Attack helicopter a “powerful” candidate.

Baykar and MotorSich sign MoU during TEKNOFEST 2021
Air Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show Turkiye Ukraine

Baykar and MotorSich sign MoU during TEKNOFEST 2021

Baykar and Ukrainian MotorSich signed a contract during the Teknofest in Istanbul on September 24, according to Ukrinform.

New Term at MKE is About to Begin
Modernisation Turkiye

New Term at MKE is About to Begin

Mechanical and Chemical Industries Corporation (MKE A.Ş.), formerly Mechanical and Chemical Industries Institution (MKEK), preparing to start its new term.

Turkey’s Baykar presents its  VTOL UAV
Air Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show Turkiye

Turkey’s Baykar presents its VTOL UAV

Baykar has unveiled its newly designed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) at Turkey’s largest technology and aviation event, Teknofest, in Istanbul, Turkey.

MRBS for Border Security and Homeland Security Discussions
Expo and Air Show Turkiye

MRBS for Border Security and Homeland Security Discussions

The MUSIAD Ankara Branch organises the International Military Radar and Border Security Summit (MRBS) for Border Security and Homeland Security Discussions.

India completes the plans to acquire 56 Airbus C295 planes
Air India

India completes the plans to acquire 56 Airbus C295 planes

The acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) AVRO fleet has been finalised.

Royal Navy's Type 45 Air Defence Destroyer Faces £189M PIP
Navy / Maritime Engine and Transmission United Kingdom

Royal Navy's Type 45 Air Defence Destroyer Faces £189M PIP

The British MoD has confirmed that all Type 45 Air Defence Destroyers will have upgraded their power systems by the mid-2020s on regenerating energy systems.

Scotland to build FIAC P50-U for Ukraine
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations United Kingdom Ukraine

Scotland to build FIAC P50-U for Ukraine

British Shipyard Babcock will build at least one FIAC for Ukraine at their Rosyth facility as part of the UNCEP agreement.

Roketsan Has its New Website Live
Weapon / Missile Turkiye

Roketsan Has its New Website Live

Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan has its new website online. The page draws attention with its modern face and navigation philosophy.

NATO Observed Submarine Rescue Operation at TCG Alemdar
Navy / Maritime Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Interview / Exclusive File Italy Turkiye NATO

NATO Observed Submarine Rescue Operation at TCG Alemdar

Commander Gennaro Vitagliano, the Branch Head of the ISMERLO observed NATO's Dynamic Monarch Drill from TCG Alemdar MOSHIP and told his views to TurDef.

Turkish Small Arms Exporter SYS at IDEF with M2 12.7
Interview / Exclusive File Expo and Air Show Turkiye

Turkish Small Arms Exporter SYS at IDEF with M2 12.7

Turkey has many small arms manufacturers, but some have proven their success in the export market. We have spoken with Gençay Gençer from SYS.

Havelsan and PT Dirgantara signed MoU at Teknofest21
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Bilateral Relations Expo and Air Show Indonesia Turkiye

Havelsan and PT Dirgantara signed MoU at Teknofest21

HAVELSAN and Indonesia's state-owned company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), a manufacturer of aircraft and air platforms, have signed a MoU.

TEI Unveiled its Turbo Diesel PD-222 Engine
Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show Turkiye

TEI Unveiled its Turbo Diesel PD-222 Engine

TEI unveiled the PD-222 engine for UAVs at the Teknofest Istanbul. The engine is a version of the PD-170 that provides more power at takeoff.

Technofest is held in Istanbul
Expo and Air Show Turkiye

Technofest is held in Istanbul

Turkish festival that brings the youth and technology companies together is started in Istanbul at Ataturk Airport.