ASFAT Plans Arpan Mock-Up for IDEX
ASFAT, is preparing an Arpan truck-mounted howitzer mock-up for IDEX. The company promoted a self-propelled system in the IDEAS exhibition.
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Expo and Air Show
Land
Navy / Maritime
Air
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Country
Interview / Exclusive File
Turkish Defence and Aviation in 2022
SSB announced in January 2022 its 2022 schedule and targets for the year. This article reminds the targets that were accomplished in 2022.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
Sensor and Propulsion System Integration to PN MilGem
İstanbul Shipyard Command continues to refit activities under PN MilGem Project. ASFAT announced the completion of some systems.
Bilateral Relations
Saudi Delegation Visits Turkish Institutions
Talal Bin Abdullah Alotaibi, Deputy Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, came to Turkiye upon the invitation of Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar.
Navy / Maritime
Turkish Navy to get its Submarine Floating Dock
Three months after its launch, Turkish Defence Ministry (MoD) company ASFAT A.Ş. stated that the Submarine Floating Dock would soon enter the inventory.
Navy / Maritime
The Off-shore Patrol Vessel for the Turkish Navy Laid Down
Turkish Navy is modernising its surface fleet. The first OPV Akhisar was laid down at İstanbul Shipyard Command. Asfat is the main contractor of the programme.
Navy / Maritime
Pakistan’s Third Babur Class Corvette to be Launched
ASFAT will launch Pakistan’s third Babur Class corvette PNS KHAIBAR (282), on Friday. The launching ceremony will be held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command.
Ammunition
HGK-82, with the Highest Local Production, Passes the Tests
TÜBİTAK SAGE's Mk-82 bomb with Precision Guidance Kit-82 (HGK-82) certified for the F-4 and F-16 platforms, passed the serial production acceptance tests.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
ASFAT Exhibits Solutions at IDEAS 2022
Turkish companies are showcasing their solutions at IDEAS 2022 along with Turkish Defence Ministry subsidiary ASFAT Inc.
Expo and Air Show
Intense Interest in IDEAS 2022 from Turkish Companies
IDEAS 2022 international defence exhibition and seminar has opened its doors in Karachi. More than 500 foreign defence industry companies attend the Expo.
Navy / Maritime
Interview / Exclusive File
Expo and Air Show
Pakistan Navy IDEAS Exclusive work for blue waters. Part II
Pakistan Navy's including support vessels surface power, submarine capacity, anti-submarine warfare capabilities will be examined in this part of the study.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
ASFAT Completes an Important Milestone for Turkish OPV
Turkiye continues to study and enhance the capabilities of the Turkish Navy. ASFAT, passed an important milestone.
Air
Logistics
Modernisation
Third Locally Retrofitted A400M for Turkiye
Turkish Air Force continues to sustainment efforts. The third retrofitted A400M has been delivered to the Turkish Force.
Land
Turkiye Set to Export Armoured Personnel Carrier to Georgia
Turkish Defence Ministry Company ASFAT Inc. and Georgian Defence Ministry signed a project to supply NATO standard Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
ASFAT to launch Pakistan’s third PN Milgem
ASFAT will launch the third PN Milgem Babur Class corvette on September 24. ASFAT constructs four corvettes for Pakistan Navy.
Navy / Maritime
Turkish Navy's Submarine Floating Dock Launched
Turkish Navy’s 3,000-ton submarine floating dock is launched today. The dock is built following Turkish Lloyd Classification Rules at the Hicri Ercili Shipyard.
Global Defence Trend Brief
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