BAE Systems Displays Eurofighter and Meteor at IDEF
British company BAE Systems exhibits its Eurofighter Typhoon jet at IDEF along with the most sophisticated air-to-air missile of fighter jet Meteor.
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Air
Expo and Air Show
Air
Defence Politics
Expo and Air Show
UK Finds Path Around German Block on Eurofighter for Turkiye
Ahead of IDEF, the Kensington Treaty signals that the United Kingdom is ready to overcome Germany’s long-standing block on Eurofighter exports to Turkiye.
Air
Expo and Air Show
BAE Systems Signals Confidence Ahead Of Eurofighter Deal
With IDEF approaching, British officials express strong optimism about a Typhoon sale to Türkiye, as recent high-level meetings in Ankara raise expectations.
Air
Expo and Air Show
BAE’s Warton Line Falls Silent as UK Weighs Typhoon Future
With Turkiye’s expected order looming over the most updated Eurofighter, unions are urging an immediate Tranche 5 deal to protect jobs and capability at Warton.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
UK to Build 12 Nuclear Submarines Amid Russia Tension
The UK has announced a big review of its military plans, which includes building up to 12 nuclear-powered submarines with conventional weapons for the RN.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
Otokar and FNSS Join Brazilian Marines’ Tank Tender
Tulpar in light tank configuration with 120 mm turret and KAPLAN MT medium tank with 105 mm turret are on the table for the Brazilian Marines’ future tanks.
Ammunition
Investment
BAE Systems Advances UK Ammo with Synthetic Propellants
BAE Systems has announced the synthetic propellant and explosive production to enhance the UK’s ammunition manufacturing resilience amid rising global demand.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
BAE Systems Offers Plug-and-Play Bofors 40 mm to USN
Gradually ditching the Phalanx CIWS for RAM launchers in close-range defence role, USN is seeking palletised solutions as the next gun-based CIWS systems.
Ammunition
Investment
Repkon USA to Produce TNT with a $435 Million Contract
The U.S. Army has signed a $435 million agreement with Repkon USA, the American subsidiary of Türkiye-based defence manufacturer Repkon, to produce TNT locally.
Air
Weapon / Missile
MoD Maintains its Positions on S-400, CAATSA, and F-35
While keeping its position on CAATSA sanctions and a prospective return to the F-35 program, Türkiye maintains the S-400 air defence system in inventory.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Türkiye Receives Response to Eurofighter Typhoon Request
Türkiye has received a response to its request for a price proposal from the United Kingdom and BAE Systems for the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
Air
Eurofighter Typhoon Procurement: Türkiye Awaits Price Offer
Following Türkiye's formal request, the Turkish MoD has stated that it expects a price bid from BAE Systems to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon fighter planes.
Weapon / Missile
BAE Systems Sets Up Facility for HVP Ammunition Production
The new production facility of BAE Systems will have a space reserved for the upcoming multi-role HVP ammunition to be used in various cannons.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Turkish Defence and Aviation Industry Panorama in 2024
The Turkish defence industries maintained their momentum in 2024, continuing the trajectory set in previous years across air, land, and naval domains.
Air
Eurofighter Typhoon Flies in Ankara for the Second Time
RAF's two Eurofighter fighter jets landed today at the Mürted Air Field Command in Ankara. This marks the second appearance with 19 years of interval.
Unmanned Systems
STRIX tail-sitting VTOL UAV Performs Maiden Flight
BAE Systems Australia’s STRIX tail-sitting X-wing VTOL UAV unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its maiden flight.
