Turkish Eurofighter: The Power Multiplier for NATO Too
Turkiye has concluded negotiations on its long-standing Eurofighter Typhoon procurement. The agreement will add 20 aircraft to the Turkish Air Force's fleet.
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Analysis
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye and the US Enter a New Rapprochement Phase
President Erdoğan’s recent meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office signals a new warming period in relations between Türkiye and the United States.
Air
E/W
Defence Politics
Sensors
Turkish Air Force AWACS aircraft operates over Lithuania
Turkiye’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed that a Turkish Air Force E-7T Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft operated over Lithuanian airspace.
Air
TUSAŞ Starts the Deliveries of Upgraded HÜRKUŞ-II in 2025
With an initial batch of 15 planes, Turkish Aerospace’s (TUSAŞ), basic trainer aircraft, HÜRKUŞ-II, is scheduled to join the Turkish Air Force in 2025.
Weapon / Missile
Siper Product-1 Leaves Behind the 100th Firing Test
A briefing on the Siper Product-1 air defence system for Turkish Minister of Defence Yaşar Güler included that more than 100 firing tests have been conducted.
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.
Air
Maiden Flight of the Turkish Air Force’s Hürkuş II Aircraft
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) announced on social media that the Hürkuş aircraft, which will serve to train Turkish Air Force pilots, completed its maiden flight.
Air
Hürjet's Second Prototype Takes to the Skies
TUSAŞ Hürjet Trainer/LCA's second prototype with important design changes made its maiden flight.
Air
Turkiye Made the First Payment of F-16 Viper
Turkish Defence Ministry sources stated that the first payment for the F-16 Viper was completed, while technical negotiations are continuing.
Air
Turkiye Considers Acquiring RAF's Second-Hand C-130
The Turkish Air Force is planning to procure transport aircraft to meet its air transportation needs.
Weapon / Missile
Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan AAMs Enter the Inventory
It has been announced that Gökdoğan BVRAAM and Bozdoğan WVRAAM have entered the Turkish Air Forces inventory.
Air
ROK Retires remaining F-4E Phantom Fighter-Bombers
Korean Air Force (ROKAF) has retired its remaining F-4E Phantom fighter-bombers jet with a flight ceremony in Suwon Air Base. ROKAF's plans may include F-35As.
Air
Turkiye Presents KAAN to the Aviation World
Turkiye presented its KAAN 5th generation fighter jet to the FCAS 2024 international summit, where participants worldwide joined to express their views.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Turkiye Assigns AKINCI and S&R Helicopter for Iran
The Turkish Defence Ministry assigned an AKINCI and S&R helicopter to the Iranian President’s helicopter. AKINCI identified a source of heat as a crash site.
Space
Turkish Air Force Attends NATO’s Space Symposium
Turkish Air Force attended the first NATO Space Symposium, which was held under the NATO Allied Command Transformation in Toulouse, France.
Air
Defence Politics
Incirlik Airbase Becomes a Combat Base
The Ministry of Defence (Mod) announced that the 10th Tanker Base Command in Adana İncirlik was renamed the 10th Main Jet Base Command.
