Türkiye Joins Fighter Jet Exporters “Club” with KAAN Deal
In a landmark defence deal, Türkiye will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. Turkish President Erdoğan confirmed the agreement via social media.
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Air
Expo and Air Show
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM Signs MoUs in Malaysia for Naval and UAV Collaboration
STM has signed MoU in Malaysia covering naval projects and tactical mini UAV systems at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkiye and UK Formalise Defence Industry Council Charter
Turkiye and the UK signed the Defence Industry Cooperation Council Charter in London to start a new phase in the two nations' strategic defence cooperation.
Air
TUSAŞ Expands Global Reach with Exports to 15 Countries
TUSAŞ has delivered HÜRKUŞ trainers, ATAK helicopters, and ANKA and AKSUNGUR UAVs under 21 contracts, strengthening Turkiye’s global defence industry presence.
Country
Turkish Defence Exports Hit Record with $884 Million
According to TıM figures, defence and aerospace exports jumped by 147 per cent year-on-year in March from $358 million to a record-breaking $884 million.
Weapon / Missile
Roketsan’s Atmaca UM Cruise Missile Breaks New Range Record
ROKETSAN announced that the Atmaca UM land attack cruise missile based on the Atmaca anti-ship missile had broken a new range and flight duration record.
Land
SSB Awards BMC Contract for 29 ALTUĞ 8x8 ACV
The Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) awarded BMC the 35mm Turreted New Generation Vehicles Project on February 24, 2025. BMC will produce 29 8X8.
Navy / Maritime
New-Type Landing Craft Ç-159 Launched at Ceremonial Event
Launched at a ceremony at Anadolu Shipyard, the New- Type Landing Craft (LCT) ç-159 represents a major turning point in naval capability for Turkiye.
Unmanned Systems
Indonesia orders from Turkiye Bayraktar TB3 and Akıncı UCAVs
Following President Erdoğan's visit to Indonesia, Indonesia has ordered Bayraktar TB3 and Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs from Baykar).
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Malaysia-Turkiye to Strengthen Cooperation in Defence
Malaysia and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral relations with a special focus on defence, energy security, science, and technology.
Country
ASELSAN Opens Its New Office in Oman
The new office of ASELSAN in Oman is aimed at improving export opportunities and cooperation following Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
Country
Turkish Defence Industry Sets New Record in January 2025
According to Görgün, the defence and aviation industry hit a new milestone in January 2025, with a 16 per cent increase in exports over the previous year.
Air
KAAN Fighter Jet Gets Smaller and What Does it Mean
As the KAAN fighter jet’s P1 prototype takes shape, there have been external and internal changes in the design following the experiences from the P0 prototype.
Analysis
NATO and EU Nations Join Türkiye’s Defence Export Routes
The Secretary of Defence Industries, Haluk Görgün, recently visited Brussels to engage in high-level discussions with NATO and European Union officials.
Weapon / Missile
ATMACA UM Ground-Launched Cruise Missile Hits 400 km Away
Secretary of Turkish Defence Industries Haluk Görgün stated that ROKETSAN’s ATMACA UM ground-launched land attack cruise missile reached a range of 400 km.
Country
Turkiye Approaches $7 Billion in Defence Export Volume
According to the Exporters Assembly, the Turkish Defence Industry completed 2024 with $6.7 billion in export Volume. Last year, export volume was $5.5 billion.
