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Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21
Air Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21

ROK-based Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the turbofan engine, which will bring later batches of KF-21 fighter jets to the 5th Generation during FIA2024.

KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype Ignites the Afterburner
Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission

KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype Ignites the Afterburner

During a ground test, Baykar performed the afterburner test of the third prototype of its KIZILELMA unmanned fighter.

TRNC Calls for a Joint Naval Base with Turkiye
Navy / Maritime Regional / Strategy

TRNC Calls for a Joint Naval Base with Turkiye

TRNC’s Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Erhan Arıklı, has stated that it is time to set up a naval base with Turkiye.

AKINCI UCAVs Arrive at Turkish Cyprus
Unmanned Systems

AKINCI UCAVs Arrive at Turkish Cyprus

Two AKINCI UCAVs have flown about 1000 km to Turkish Cyprus to participate in the parade for the 50th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation.

TUSAŞ Expects 300 Orders for KAAN Fighter
Air

TUSAŞ Expects 300 Orders for KAAN Fighter

In his interview, TUSAŞ’s new General Manager, Dr Mehmet Demiroğlu, talked about the KAAN Fighter jet and other projects.

ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production
Weapon / Missile

ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production

According to Spain-based news site Defensa, ROKETSAN’s ÇAKIR compact cruise missile for various platforms has entered serial production.

GÖZDE Guidance Kit Achieves Pinpoint Accuracy
Ammunition

GÖZDE Guidance Kit Achieves Pinpoint Accuracy

TÜBİTAK SAGE’s GÖZDE Guidance Kit for Mk-82 general-purpose bombs achieved pinpoint accuracy during a test from AKINCI UCAV.

SAMI Signs MoU with Turkish Defence Firms
Bilateral Relations

SAMI Signs MoU with Turkish Defence Firms

Saudi Arabian SAMI has signed MoUs with three Turkish defence firms to contribute to its localised defence industry efforts.

Is the New KIZILELMA Prototype a Supersonic one?
Unmanned Systems

Is the New KIZILELMA Prototype a Supersonic one?

KIZILELMA’s new prototype was spotted during Saudi officials’ visit to Baykar. Some changes hint that this prototype might be designed to fly supersonic.

TOLUN SDB Hits Target Under Intense GNSS Jamming
E/W Ammunition

TOLUN SDB Hits Target Under Intense GNSS Jamming

ASELSAN’s TOLUN Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) dropped from an F-16 fighter successfully hit its target under intense GNSS jamming.

DASAL Inks Cooperation Deal with Malaysian Firm
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

DASAL Inks Cooperation Deal with Malaysian Firm

Turkish DASAL, known for its multi-rotor UAV designs, has signed a cooperation agreement with Malaysian PM Arms and Ammunition.

AKINCI UCAV Drops TOLUN SDB Without Smart Rack
Ammunition Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

AKINCI UCAV Drops TOLUN SDB Without Smart Rack

Two AKINCI UCAVs performed tests, with one dropping ASELSAN’s TOLUN Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) without a multi-carriage rack and the other firing a missile.

Airbus Unveils Unmanned Fighter Concept in ILA2024
Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Airbus Unveils Unmanned Fighter Concept in ILA2024

Airbus unveiled its unmanned fighter concept ‘Wingman’ during the ILA2024 exhibition held in Germany.

AKINCI UCAV Fires New Version of UAV-230 Missile
Weapon / Missile

AKINCI UCAV Fires New Version of UAV-230 Missile

ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 aero-ballistic missile’s new version with changes to control surfaces was fired from AKINCI UCAV.