Türkiye's defence exports reached $3.6 billion in H1 2025
Turkish Defence and Aviation export reached $623 million in June while the export Between January and June 2025 climbed by 25%, reaching $3.6 billion.
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Country
Bilateral Relations
US Envoy to Turkiye: S-400, F-35, CAATSA to be Solved Soon
US Ambassador to Turkiyestated that a new era in bilateral relations is ahead, and that the issues of S-400, F-35, and CAATSA will be resolved by 2025.
Weapon / Missile
Türkiye Turns to Hypersonics After Iran’s Missile Strike
Turkiye wants to reach hypersonic technology, Turkish Defence Ministry sources stated. This statement follows Erdoğan’s agreement to increase defence budget.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Germany may Shift to Green on Turkiye Eurofighter Deal
After initial opposition under Scholz, Berlin now appears open to the export of Eurofighter jets to Turkiye, Handelsblatt has reported post-NATO summit.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Kalashnikov Launches AK-308M Battle Rifle for Export
Kalashnikov unveiled the AK-308M battle rifle chambered in 7.62x51 ammunition, featuring improvements identical to those on the AK-12M1 service rifle.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Erdoğan and Trump Meet on the sidelines of the NATO
Leaders stress cooperation on defence, trade, and regional stability at NATO summit in The Hague. Turkiye has F-35, F-16 Block 70 and CAATSA on defence agenda.
Air
Germany Hints Change in Eurofighter Sales to Turkiye
Germany hints at a possible change in Eurofighter sales to Turkiye as Chancellor Friedrich Merz shows hope for NATO cooperation and intends to visit Ankara.
Air
US’s Position on Turkish F-35A Acquisition Worries Greece
Information released by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini suggests the United States is modifying its position on the sale of F-35 fighter fighters to Türkiye.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Germany Vetoes Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye
Berlin cites concerns the opposition mayor’s arrest as reasons for Eurofighter veto, but international relations might play a role behind closed doors.
Air
Investment
Belgium Seeks to Shift Future F-35A Assembly from US to Italy
Citing economic returns and strategic autonomy objectives, Belgium suggests moving the manufacture of more F-35As to Italy’s FACO site.
Air
Bulgaria Gets Its First New-Built F-16 Block 70 Fighter
Marking a major turning point in Bulgaria's attempts to rebuild its air force, the country has received its first newly built F-16 Block 70 fighter plane.
Navy / Maritime
French Navy’s Minehunter FS Lyre (M 648) Visits Istanbul
French minehunter FS Lyre (M 648) has docked in Saraçhane Port in Istanbul as part of a planned visit. No information is shared about the purpose of visit.
Regional / Strategy
China, Japan and the Republic of Korea Resume Trade Dialogue
China, Japan and the Republic of Korea met at trilateral economic talks to balance U.S. protectionism while avoiding direct confrontation with Washington.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Fidan and Rubio Meet in US to Discuss Syria and Sanctions
Turkish MFA Fidan and US Secretary Rubio met in DC to discuss Syria, CAATSA sanctions, Turkiye's return to the F-35 program, Ukraine peace initiatives.
Ammunition
Investment
Bilateral Relations
MKE and Polish Deputy MoD Discuss 155 mm ToT and Production
The Polish Government announced that a meeting between the MKE GM İlhami Keleş and Polish Deputy MoD Paweł Bejda took place regarding 155 mm ammunition ToT.
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.
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