UK Launched the Detailed Design Phase of SSN-AUKUS
The British Defence Ministry, on October 1st, launched the detailed design phase by awarding three contracts to BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and Babcock.
The British Defence Ministry, on October 1st, launched the detailed design phase by awarding three contracts to BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and Babcock.
Mark Goldsack “UK-Türkiye defence industrial relationship is strong and growing…with many opportunities going forward.”
Rolls-Royce North America has conducted an initial series of engine tests with F130 engines that will power 76 B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers in the future. The Company expects to deliver over 600 engines as part of the B-52 modernisation program. The testing is performed at the company’s NASA Stennis Space Centre outdoor facility in Mississippi, U.S.
The last Defence Industry Executive Meeting (SSİK) of 2022 might be held tomorrow. The meeting will conclude 2022 projects and provide a 2023 perspective for Defence Industry Agency (SSB).
Aviation, especially military aviation, is almost entirely dependent on fossil fuels. The RAF Voyager and Airbus completed a significant leap in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Royal Air Force (RAF) and Airbus have recently announced their work on SAF. According to the released information, RAF Voyager multirole tanker aircraft conducted a test flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar went to the United Kingdom to meet British Defence Minister Ben Wallace. A technical delegation of defence and security experts will attend the visit. Minister Akar is expected to hold talks with some defence industry companies.
Royal Navy announced that HMS Dauntless has undergone trials, and its engine problems have been solved with the Power Improvement Project (PIP).
WFEL and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) selected Rolls-Royce to supply their MTU 8v 199 TS21 engines for the British Army’s BOXER armoured vehicles.
British Rolls-Royce recently introduced its newly designed Orpheus engine. The engine prototype was designed in less than 18 months and presented at the Farnborough Air Show.
A Turkish engineer will manage British defence and aerospace engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. Rolls-Royce announces that Tufan Erginbilgiç has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and an executive director of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc. Tufan will take up his new role on 1 January 2023, succeeding Warren East, who, on 24 February 2022, announced his intention to step down at the end of this year.
Turkish Engine Inc (TEI) will participate in the indigenous Turkish Aircraft (TF-X) engine development program anyhow.
Director of Defence Industry Agency (DIA) (Formerly President of Defence Industries SSB) Professor İsmail Demir answered TurDef's questions about the visit to the United Kingdom to discuss Turkish / British cooperation on the TF-X engine.
Britain and India will strengthen their defence and security ties, to develop combat jet technology, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced.
Turkish and British aviation industries are heading towards a new step. President of SSB Professor Ismail Demir will visit the United Kingdom in May.