akar News

A New Procurement Model for TF-2000 Might be on Table
Navy / Maritime

A New Procurement Model for TF-2000 Might be on Table

The SSIK may invent a new solution so the Turkish Navy reaches the TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer. TurDef understands that some modalities are being discussed.

American Delegation visits Turkish Defence Ministry
Bilateral Relations

American Delegation visits Turkish Defence Ministry

Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler received four U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee members in Ankara.

Who Saves the Drone that Crashes into the Black Sea?
Air Country Unmanned Systems

Who Saves the Drone that Crashes into the Black Sea?

A Russian Su-27 fighter jet intercepted on March 14 an MQ-9 Reaper while flying in international airspace over the Black Sea. The Russian crashed into the propeller of the MQ-9 Reaper, causing the UAV to fall.

BAE Pays a Visit to Defence Minister Akar
Air Modernisation

BAE Pays a Visit to Defence Minister Akar

TurDef has learned that a high-level British industrial team visited Turkiye in January to discuss the Eurofighter acquisition programme.

Demir: Turkiye Will Build Three MİLGEM Frigates in 36 Months
Navy / Maritime

Demir: Turkiye Will Build Three MİLGEM Frigates in 36 Months

President of SSB Professor İsmail Demir stated that the 6th, 7th and 8th ships of the MİLGEM project, the İstif (I) Class Frigate, will be realised at private shipyards. SSB will coordinate the production of three national frigates simultaneously by utilising the production power of private sector shipyards and putting them at the disposal of the Naval Forces Command. TurDef had previously announced exclusive news that the ships would be built in a private shipyard.

Type 23: Technical Analysis of Envisaged Procurement Program
Navy / Maritime Interview / Exclusive File

Type 23: Technical Analysis of Envisaged Procurement Program

TurDef, published in its previous news that there has yet to be a final agreement for the Type 23 frigates based on the information obtained. The process is in the detailed examination feasibility stage, according to TurDef's exclusive sources.

Sources: Turkiye Only Inspects Type 23 Frigates
Navy / Maritime

Sources: Turkiye Only Inspects Type 23 Frigates

MarineDeal News wrote that Turkiye had agreed with the United Kingdom to procure 12 Type 23 frigates for ASW.

Turkish Defence Minister Visits UK
Bilateral Relations

Turkish Defence Minister Visits UK

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, was invited by his British counterpart Ben Wallace to visit the United Kingdom.

Saudi Delegation Visits Turkish Institutions and Companies
Bilateral Relations

Saudi Delegation Visits Turkish Institutions and Companies

Talal Bin Abdullah Alotaibi, Deputy Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, came to Turkiye yesterday upon the invitation of Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar. The Deputy Minister and a delegation of 27 members accompanying him visited Minister Akar today.

Saudi Delegation to Visit Turkiye
Bilateral Relations

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.

SSİK Might be Held Tomorrow
Navy / Maritime Air Country

SSİK Might be Held Tomorrow

The last Defence Industry Executive Meeting (SSİK) of 2022 might be held tomorrow. The meeting will conclude 2022 projects and provide a 2023 perspective for Defence Industry Agency (SSB).

Akar: Ukraine will Provide KIZILELMA’s Engine
Engine and Transmission

Akar: Ukraine will Provide KIZILELMA’s Engine

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar stated that Turkish Ukrainian defence agreement on the engine continues.

Akar visits the UK with Defence Industry Cooperation Agenda
Air Bilateral Relations Engine and Transmission

Akar visits the UK with Defence Industry Cooperation Agenda

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar went to the United Kingdom to meet British Defence Minister Ben Wallace. A technical delegation of defence and security experts will attend the visit. Minister Akar is expected to hold talks with some defence industry companies.

Turkiye and Libya Signed Hydrocarbon Agreement
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Turkiye and Libya Signed Hydrocarbon Agreement

Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that a memorandum of understanding was signed between Turkiye and Libya in the field of hydrocarbons during his visit to Libya.