ASELSAN Validates F-16 ÖZGÜR’s FEWS RWR and Jammer
ASELSAN has completed the qualification work on the RF jammer and RWR as the critical parts of the FEWS self-protection suite for localised F-16 ÖZGÜR fighters.
Özgür News
Air
E/W
Air
Modernisation
F-16 ÖZGÜR Modernisation to be Completed by 2026’s End
The Turkish MoD activity report included that the serial modernisation of F-16 fighters in the Turkish Air Force inventory will be done by the end of 2026.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
F-16 ÖZGÜR with MURAD Radar Completes GÖKDOĞAN Firing Test
TÜBİTAK’s 2025 activity report included that F-16 with ÖZGÜR modernisation package and MURAD 100-A AESA radar fired GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM with radar feed.
Air
Modernisation
ASELSAN and TUSAŞ Sign Record-Breaking Modernisation Deal
ASELSAN and TUSAŞ signed two agreements regarding aircraft modernisation. The total agreement amount is 20 692 040 818 TL- and 1.197.381.949 USD.
Air
Modernisation
First delivery of F-16 Block ÖZGÜR
TurAF received the first F-16 Block 30 jet, modernised with the ÖZGÜR Project. The modernised F-16 can fire all Turkish indigenous ammunition and missiles.
Air
Modernisation
Özgür Upgraded Fighting Falcons in 2023
Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) announced the upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon for the Turkish Air Force (TurAF).
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Demir: Özgür Project will be used in the TF
Defence Industry Agency President said that the F-16s would be put into the service of the Turkish Air Force within the scope of the Özgür Project.
Air
Turkiye integrates Mission Computer Özgür into F-16
Turkiye has successfully integrated its domestically developed Mission Computer into its F-16 Block 40 and Block 50 fighters.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
İŞBİR to Provide Generators for OFPV
ASFAT will receive the Diesel Generator Sets of two Off-Shore Patrol Vessels (OFPV) from İŞBİR ELEKTRİK.
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