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March 19, 2024
Turkey
Türkiye and Pakistan to Start Talks on KAAN Stealth Fighter
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Quwa Team
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Aug 11, 2023
Türkiye will start negotiations with Pakistani officials in August about Pakistan potentially joining the KAAN next-generation fighter project....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2023
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Quwa Team
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Aug 2, 2023
During IDEF 2023, Türkiye’s aviation industry signalled that it would bring its prototypes and design concepts to fruition through investments and partnerships....
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Türkiye Christens its Next-Gen Fighter as “KAAN”
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Quwa Team
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May 7, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter aircraft, the Kaan, reflects the future of Türkiye’s integrated air warfare system....
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Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
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Quwa Team
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Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
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Türkiye Commissions First Drone Carrier – TCG Anadolu
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Quwa Team
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Apr 16, 2023
The Turkish Navy commissioned its lead landing helicopter dock (LHD), the TCG Anadolu. This LHD will also serve as Türkiye’s first ‘drone carrier.’...
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Türkiye Reaches Key Milestones Across Aviation Programs
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Quwa Team
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Mar 19, 2023
TUSAŞ successfully carried out the ground tests of its MMU and HÜRJET aircraft while also revealing the new ANKA 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – December 2022
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Quwa Team
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Dec 25, 2022
Turkish Aerospace continues showcasing the progress it is making on its key aircraft projects. The Pakistan Navy confirms its supersonic anti-ship missile capability as well as speaks to its ongoing development programs. Turkish Aerospace Makes Progress...
Bayraktar Kızılelma: Turkey’s Homegrown Jet UCAV Takes Flight
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Quwa Team
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Dec 17, 2022
On 14 December 2022, Baykar Technology announced that it flew its Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the first time....
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Turkey Tests Indigenous Vertical Launch System (VLS) – MIDLAS
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Quwa Team
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Dec 11, 2022
Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....
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Turkey Reveals Prototype of its MMU/TFX Next-Gen Fighter
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Quwa Team
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Dec 4, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) revealed the currently in-production prototype of its next-generation fighter, the MMU or TFX....
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Turkey Provides Glimpses of its New Defence Projects
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Quwa Team
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Nov 6, 2022
Towards the end of October, the Turkish showcased its growing line up of homegrown weapons, especially in terms of drones. ...
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First Pakistani Operators Qualify for Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 24, 2022
Baykar announced that it qualified the first Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operators for the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
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Turkey Makes Statement in Aerospace & Aims to Soar in 2023
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Quwa Team
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Sep 5, 2022
Turkey wants to make a statement in the aerospace world, especially in 2023, i.e., in time of the country’s centennial or 100th anniversary since its formation. This statement will be a three-pronged display starting with the...
Can Turkey Become a Top Defence Exporter?
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Quwa Team
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Aug 14, 2022
Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....
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Bayraktar Akıncı: Turkey’s Next Statement Drone Shows its Potential
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Quwa Team
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Jul 24, 2022
By adding a long-range, high-altitude UAV, the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy could open up many new capabilities....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2022
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Quwa Team
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May 30, 2022
Turkey launches its second Reis-class (Type 214TR) submarine – the TCG Hizir Reis – for sea trials and starts welding the 6th submarine....
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Turkey Sets Direction for Indigenous Fighter Engine
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Quwa Team
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Apr 3, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is developing an indigenous engine through its subsidiary, TR Motor, which it acquired in 2017....
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Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
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Quwa Team
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Mar 27, 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others. ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap: January 2022
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Quwa Team
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Jan 30, 2022
The Pakistan Army takes delivery of Norinco SH-15 self-propelled howitzers. The Pakistan Navy inducts 10 ex-Qatari Sea King helicopters. Turkey’s Bayraktar Akıncı secures an export order....
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Monthly Defence News Recap: November 2021
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Quwa Team
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Nov 28, 2021
Kazakhstan orders 3 Anka UAVs from Turkey. Pakistan’s new Type 054A/P frigates seem to be armed with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles. Do sub-1,000 kg drones offer unique value?...
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Turkey’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM Passes Key Milestone
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Quwa Team
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Nov 21, 2021
On November 06, 2021, Turkey announced that it test-fired its SIPER long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). It is aiming to induct the SIPER by 2023....
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Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept
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Quwa Team
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Aug 8, 2021
Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult....
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Turkey’s Fighter Efforts Start Catching Momentum
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Quwa Team
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Apr 18, 2021
To bring its next-generation fighter (MMU) to fruition, Turkey realized that it would need to develop a wide range of critical inputs. Its efforts are now gaining traction....
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Havelsan to Assist with TF-X Next-Generation Fighter
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Quwa Team
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May 10, 2020
Turkish defence electronics manufacturer Havelsan will participate in Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TF-X, alongside the program’s main contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)....
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Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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Quwa Team
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Feb 16, 2020
On 14 February, the governments of Turkey and Pakistan signed 13 new agreements, a number of which were aimed at strengthening bilateral defence, research and development, and industrial ties....
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Turkey Announces Akya Heavyweight Torpedo Tests
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 20, 2020
On 16 January 2020, the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, highlighted the progress Turkey is making with its defence industry, and announced that the country also test-fired its own heavyweight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the...
Turkey Tests Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 19, 2020
Turkey’s TÜBİTAK-SAGE announced that it test fired its currently under-development Gökdoğan beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM) ...
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US to Remove Turkey From F-35 Work by End of 2020
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 14, 2020
The Pentagon is working to remove Turkey from the majority of F-35 Lightning II supply work by March 2020, while aiming to completely end Ankara’s involvement in the program by end of year....
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Turkey Extends Aircraft Co-Production Offer to Malaysia
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2020
Turkish Aerospace’s CEO announced that the company invited Malaysia to participate in the production of the Hürjet trainer/light combat aircraft and TF-X next-generation fighter. ...
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Pakistan Extends T129 ATAK Delivery Window by One Year
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 7, 2020
According to Turkey’s President of Defense Industries (SSB), Dr. Ismail Demir, Pakistan extended its delivery window for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter by one year. ...
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Turkish Aerospace Opens Office in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 6, 2020
Turkey’s main aerospace contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) opened an office in Pakistan’s National Science & Technology Park in 2019, becoming the first Turkish entity to do so. ...
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The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 29, 2019
In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?...
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Tests Scheduled for Pakistan’s First Upgraded Agosta 90B in 2020
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) is planning to start the sea trials of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first upgraded Agosta 90B submarine – PNS/M Hamza – in early 2020....
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Turkey’s Aselsan to Open an Office in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2019
The Turkish defence electronics supplier Aselsan is reportedly planning to open an office in Pakistan, one of its leading overseas customers across multiple big-ticket programs....
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Turkey’s Akıncı Drone Completes First Test Flight
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 9, 2019
On 06 December 2019, the privately-owned Turkish aerospace company Baykar announced that its new twin-engine drone, the Akıncı, performed its maiden test flight....
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Update (2019): Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Purchase
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 2, 2019
In an interview published on 02 December 2019, the head of Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB), Dr. İsmail Demir said the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan is still proceeding....
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Turkey Starts Testing S-400 Air Defence System
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2019
The Ankara Governorate announced that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has started testing the radar systems of its newly acquired S-400 long-range air defence system....
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Aselsan Secures €176.9 m Contract for Pakistan’s MILGEM Corvette Program
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 18, 2019
On 14 November 2019, Aselsan announced that it signed a €176.9 m contract with ASFAT A.Ş to supply subsystems for the Pakistan Navy’s MILGEM corvettes....
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Turkey Test Fires Atmaca Anti-Ship Missile from MILGEM Corvette
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 12, 2019
On 4 November 2019, Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency announced that the Turkish Navy’s TCG Kinaliada, a MILGEM corvette, successfully test-fired an Atmaca anti-ship cruising missile....
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Turkish Aerospace to Develop ‘T629’ Armed or Attack Helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 28, 2019
Turkish Aerospace’s General Manager and CEO, Temel Kotil, revealed that the company will develop a six-ton attack or armed helicopter that will fill a gap between the T129 ATAK and 10-ton ATAK II attack helicopters. The...
Turkey’s Baykar Delivers Second TB2 UAV Batch to Ukraine
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 23, 2019
The Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar announced that it delivered a second batch of Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to Ukraine....
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BMC Says Altay MBT Will Be Ready in Two Years
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 16, 2019
BMC, the Turkish manufacturer awarded with the contract of manufacturing the Altay main battle tank for the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), said that the TSK will operate the Altay MBT in two years....
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Turkey Completes HİSAR-A Surface-to-Air Missile Tests
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 13, 2019
Turkey’s Defense Industry President İsmail Demir announced that Roketsan and Aselsan completed the development of the HİSAR-A surface-to-air missile (SAM) system....
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Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 12, 2019
A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter. ...
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Pakistan Outlines MILGEM Configuration
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 10, 2019
The Pakistan Navy disclosed to the Turkish Media the anti-ship warfare (AShW) and anti-air warfare (AAW) configuration of its forthcoming MILGEM corvettes/frigates....
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Pakistan Open Minded on Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter TF-X
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Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had expressed a willingness to engage with Turkey on the development of a next-generation fighter since 2016. However, the two sides are far from achieving traction. ...
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US Greenlights PAC-3 Patriot Sale to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2018
On 18 December the US State Department greenlit a proposed $3.5 billion contract for PAC-3 Patriot long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems to Turkey. As per a statement released by the State Department’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency...
Turkey Gives the T625 Helicopter the Name ‘Gökbey’
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 18, 2018
The production version of the T625 Gökbey six-ton utility helicopter will also use Turkey’s domestically developed TS1400 turboshaft engine. The Gökbey will enter production in 2021....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy MILGEM Corvette (and Frigate?) Update
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2018
The Pakistan Navy announced that its MILGEM purchase from Turkey’s ASFAT A.S. comprises of two parts: three anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes and a lone, domestically designed, frigate. The final ship will start the ‘Jinnah-class’ line of...
IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2018
According to Turkish Aerospace, the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) is slated to receive its first T129 ATAK attack helicopters in late 2020. Currently, Turkish Aerospace says that it does not expect problems with receiving third-party...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy is Negotiating for Anka-S UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is interested in Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-S medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to Turkish Aerospace, negotiations are underway....
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How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
In light of the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law by President Trump, the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters by Turkey to Pakistan could, as per some observers, potentially be blocked...
White House and Senate Block the Transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
On 13 August 2018 US President Donald Trump signed into law the $716 billion US National Defence Authorization Act. Of its salient mandates, the bill has currently barred the delivery of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II...
Turkey Expects First S-400 Air Defence System Delivery in 2019
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 17, 2018
Turkey’s foreign minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, announced that Ankara expects the first deliveries of the Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system before late 2019....
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Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows...
Turkey and Ukraine Proceed with An-188 Transport Aircraft Program
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2018
At Eurasia Airshow 2018 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Ukroboronprom’s (UOP) Antonov announced that they will jointly proceed with the development and production of the Antonov An-188 military transport aircraft. The An-188 would add to TAI’s...
Turkey gets Altay MBT rolling by selecting BMC for serial production
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Bilal Khan
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May 15, 2018
The Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that the Turkish auto-manufacturer BMC was selected to mass-produce the Altay main battle tank (MBT)...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers 2 Anka-S to Turkish Forces
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 10, 2018
On 08 April, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced that it delivered two Anka-S unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), raising the TSK’s Anka-S fleet to six UAVs. The TSK began receiving the...
Qatar will buy Turkish drones, ships and armoured vehicles
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 21, 2018
At DIMDEX 2018, Qatar signed deals worth $800 million US with Turkey for the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 drones, patrol and training boats, and NMS 4x4 armoured vehicles....
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Pakistan signs contract to upgrade second Agosta 90B
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 28, 2018
According to an announcement by the Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) on 28 February, Pakistan has signed the contract to upgrade the Pakistan Navy’s second (of three) Agosta 90B submarines. This...
TAI sees growth of interest in T129, Anka UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2018
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is nearing a firm contract for the sale of 30 T129 attack helicopters to Pakistan. It is also in talks with Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand....
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BMC says it won Turkish Government bid for Altay MBT engine
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2018
Turkish auto-manufacturer BMC’s Chairman, Ethem Sancak, says that BMC has won the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries’ (SSM) contract to develop a diesel engine for the Altay main battle tank (MBT)...
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Turkey test-fires HİSAR-A short-range SAM
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 4, 2018
The Turkish Ministry of Defence announced that Roketsan and Aselsan successfully test-fired the jointly-developed HİSAR-A short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system on 01 February 2018....
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TAI Hürkuş B trainer prototype deliveries to start in June 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 29, 2018
Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) announced that deliveries of Hürkuş B trainer prototypes will commence from June 2018....
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Aselsan begins production of airburst ammunition for Korkut SPAAG
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 21, 2018
Aselsan has begun the serial production of 35-mm airburst rounds for the Aselsan Korkut self-propelled anti-air gun (SPAAG) systems ordered by Turkey....
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Aselsan, Roketsan & TÜBİTAK SAGE sign onto Turkey’s air defence program
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2018
Aselsan has signed accords with fellow Turkish companies Roketsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE to implement the long-range air defence program commissioned by the SSM...
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Indonesia and Turkey to collaborate on developing drones
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2018
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) says it will collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). ...
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Turkish Government invites bids for F-35 system integration contract
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 10, 2018
The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has invited bids for integrating the F-35 Lightning II to the Turkey’s Air Force Information System (HVBS)...
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Eurosam and Aselsan, Roketsan sign agreement to conduct study for Turkey’s national long-range SAM program
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 7, 2018
Eurosam finalized an agreement with Aselsan and Roketsan to conduct an 18-month study to define Turkey’s national long-range air defence system ...
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Turkey and Russia formally ink S-400 deal
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2018
Turkey and Russia have formally concluded a deal to procure an S-400 long-range air defence system with an option for one more....
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Aselsan signs-on to equip Antonov aircraft with avionics
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
Ukraine’s Antonov and Turkey’s Aselsan have signed agreements to integrate Aselsan’s electronics to Antonov’s aircraft, such as the An-132D....
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New Saudi-Turkish company SADEC shows product range
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2017
Established by Aselsan and Taqnia, the newly inaugurated Saudi Defence Electronics Company (SADEC) is offering Aselsan electronics solutions....
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TAI lists official specifications of next-gen fighter TFX
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 17, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has listed the official specifications of its next-generation fighter program, the National Combat Aircraft TFX....
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Turkey contracts Kale Aero to develop miniature turbojet for missiles
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2017
Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) has contracted Kale Aero to develop a miniature turbojet engine for cruise missiles....
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STM showcases modified MILGEM CF3500 for Colombia
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2017
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM) is proposing a modified MILGEM design in the CF3500 frigate for the Colombian Navy...
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Aselsan successfully tests AHS-120 mortar launch system
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2017
Aselsan announced on December 05 that it has successfully test-fired from its AHS-120 – renamed ALKAR - automated mortar firing system....
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Pakistan proposes joint defence production with Turkey and Azerbaijan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 5, 2017
Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan held a trilateral foreign ministers meeting on November 30 in a bid to enhance relations between the three countries....
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Turkey reportedly laying basis for satellite launch vehicle program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2017
The Turkish Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Communications is preparing to launch a national satellite launch vehicle (SLV) program in 2018...
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Target date for TFX’s first flight still set at 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 28, 2017
Speaking to reporters, Turkish Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli reiterated that the TFX 5th-generation fighter is still slotted to begin flying in 2023...
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Turkey invites five companies to bid on Altay MBT engine development
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 27, 2017
The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) invited five companies to bid on the Altay main battle tank’s engine development program...
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Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain paid an official two-day visit (24-26 November) to Turkey in a bid to review ongoing bilateral defence programs. The MoDP had met with Turkey’s Minister of National...
US officials contemplating Turkey’s F-35 involvement in light of S-400
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 21, 2017
U.S. officials hinted at examining options for Turkey’s participation in the F-35 program in light of Ankara’s decision to acquire S-400 air defence systems...
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Saudi Arabia reportedly in talks for TAI Anka drones
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 19, 2017
Saudi Arabia is reportedly negotiating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for six Anka medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drones...
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Turkey reportedly interested in helicopter carrier HMS Ocean
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2017
The Turkish government is reportedly interested in acquiring the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, which is due for decommissioning from the Royal Navy...
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Turkey confirms that it has signed for and ordered the S-400
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 12, 2017
Turkey’s Minister of Defence Nurettin Canikli announced that Ankara had ordered the S-400 long-range air defence system from Russia...
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Turkey deliberates over defence development programs worth $5 billion
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2017
Turkey’s Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) has approved 22 defence industry programs – worth $5 billion U.S. – for development...
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MKEK registers first exports of MPT-76 assault rifle
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 5, 2017
Turkey’s Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK) announced that it registered its first overseas sales for its MPT-76 assault rifle...
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Turkey’s Nurol and Uzbekistan’s UzAuto agree to produce 1,000 4×4 armoured vehicles
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 30, 2017
Nurol Makina and UzAuto have signed a memorandum-of-understanding on October 26 to co-produce 1,000 Nurol Makina Ejder Yalçın 4x4 armoured vehicles...
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Rolls-Royce aiming to secure TFX engine development contract
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 26, 2017
The British propulsion giant Rolls-Royce is aiming to secure the engine development contract for Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TFX...
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Turkey touts indigenous drone efforts with Anka and new projects
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 23, 2017
The Turkish government is promoting the progress it has made in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the Anka...
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Turkish Navy announces successful test-fire of Atmaca anti-ship missile
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 16, 2017
The Turkish Navy’s technical head Admiral Ahmet Çakır announced that the Atmaca anti-ship missile had undergone a successful maiden test firing...
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Turkey completes development of engine for Anka UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 15, 2017
Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) has completed the development of its PD170 turboprop engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka drone...
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Turkey accepts MİLDAR millimetric wave radar for T129 ATAK
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 11, 2017
Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) has formally accepted the Meteksan MİLDAR millimetric wave radar for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter...
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Aselsan signs $44 m sale of communications equipment to Ukraine
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2017
Turkey’s Aselsan has signed a $43.6 million U.S. sale for communications systems to Ukraine’s state-owned UkroBoronProm...
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Indonesia displays Kaplan MT medium-weight tank
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 9, 2017
The Indonesian Army officially displayed its newly developed Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) last week during an official military parade...
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Turkish defence industry head reveals T129 ATAK-2 program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2017
Turkey’s Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) İsmail Demir outlined plans for an improved variant of the T129 attack helicopter – ATAK-2...
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Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2017
For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?...
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Russia confirms receiving Turkey’s S-400 deposit
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2017
The Russian presidential aide, Vladimir Kozhin, confirmed that Russia received Turkey’s deposit for S-400 long-range air defence systems...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries announces new aviation programs
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2017
TAI’s General Manager Temel Kotil announced that the company has begun work on a heavyweight T129 ATAK, new advanced trainer and others...
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Sierra Nevada Corp. and TAI progress with T-X Freedom Trainer development
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2017
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have disclosed images of the prototype of their T-X proposal – the Freedom Trainer...
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Erdogan: Turkey has finalized S-400 purchase, placed deposit
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2017
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan revealed to Turkish journalists that Ankara has already paid a deposit for the purchase of S-400 systems from Russia...
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Turkish defence vendor Baykar Makina announces plans to develop 4.5-ton jet-powered UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 11, 2017
Baykar Makina’s technical manager Selçuk Bayraktar announced that the company will develop a jet-powered 4.5-ton unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...
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Turkey begins prototype development of first indigenous satellite TÜRKSAT-6A
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2017
Turkey has begun the prototype phase of its first indigenous communications satellite, the TÜRKSAT-6A. The program is valued at $170 million U.S....
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Ankara awards BMC contract for 529 armoured vehicles
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Quwa Team
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Aug 9, 2017
The Turkish government has awarded the Turkish auto manufacturer BMC a contract for 529 tactical wheeled armoured vehicles...
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Turkey’s STM completes training programs in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 1, 2017
Turkish defence contractor STM announced that its learning branch STM Academy completed two training programs in Pakistan in support of PAC...
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Turkey’s STM wins Pakistani naval infrastructure contract
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 30, 2017
Turkish defence contractor STM has won a Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production contract to conduct an oceanographic survey and port design work...
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Turkish official confirms T129 talks with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 25, 2017
SSM’s Head of Helicopters Hüseyin Avşar confirmed that “administrative and financial terms” are being discussed with Pakistan over the T129 ATAK...
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Erdogan announces that S-400 deal is “inked”
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Quwa Team
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Jul 25, 2017
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his government has “inked” the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range SAM systems...
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MBDA outlines plans for SAM technology collaboration with Turkey
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Quwa Team
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Jul 20, 2017
Eurosam, Aselsan and Roketsan have signed a “Heads of Agreement” protocol to support Turkey’s long-range air defence system program...
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Turkey signs onto Eurosam Aster 30-based SAMP/T program
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 19, 2017
Turkey has signed with the French-Italian air defence consortium Eurosam and its Aster 30-based long-range surface-to-air missile system...
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TAI Anka MALE UAV engages in first air strike (against PKK)
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2017
Turkey announced that its Anka medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle undertook its first armed strike against the Kurdistan Workers' Party...
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Turkey agrees to $2.5 billion deal for four S-400 SAM systems
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 13, 2017
Turkey has reportedly agreed to a $2.5 billion U.S. deal for four Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from Russia...
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Turkey’s FNSS delivers first batch of PARS III AFV to Oman
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 13, 2017
Turkish armoured vehicle manufacturer FNSS delivered its first batch of PARS III 8x8 armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) to Oman ...
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Profile: TÜMOSAN Pusat light-armoured 4×4 vehicle
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Quwa Team
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Jul 11, 2017
Overview of Tümosan’s (Türk Motor Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.) Pusat light-armoured 4x4 utility vehicle. Unveiled at IDEF 2017....
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Turkey launches 4th Ada corvette and lays keel of first I-Class frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 5, 2017
Tuzla Shipyard launched the fourth MILGEM Ada-class corvette TCG Kınalıada. This was accompanied by the keel laying of the I-Class frigate...
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Russia and Turkey agree to S-400 contract, still need to settle funding
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 30, 2017
Moscow and Ankara have reportedly agreed upon a contract for the supply of S-400 long-range SAM systems to Turkey, still need to agree on financing...
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Pakistan to begin negotiations for T129 attack helicopters from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Pakistan is reportedly in the process of begin negotiating for T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) touts T625 utility helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries displayed a mock-up of its T625 utility helicopter at the Paris Air Show, touting it as an attractive option ...
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Pakistan Army chief in Turkey, visits defence ministry and TAI
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2017
The Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa is on an official visit to Turkey, where he met with the defence ministry and TAI...
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Turkey inducts UMTAS anti-tank guided missile into service
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 11, 2017
The Turkish Army has formally inducted the Roketsan UMTAS – aka Mizrak – anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) ...
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Turkey and Russia in final stages of S-400 SAM talks
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2017
In a press conference with Turkish media outlets, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined negotiations for sale of S-400 to Turkey are in its final stages...
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Pakistan reportedly orders more ASELPOD targeting pods for JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2017
Aselsan has secured a $24.9 million U.S. order for an undisclosed number of ASELPOD electro-optical targeting pods, reportedly from Pakistan...
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Aselsan working to secure Ukraine VHF radio requirement
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Bilal Khan
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May 29, 2017
Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is working to secure the Ukrainian military’s requirement for very high frequency (VHF) radios...
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STM and TKMS sign letter-of-intent to explore Type 214 submarine sale to Indonesia
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Quwa Team
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May 15, 2017
Indonesia, STM and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems signed a letter-of-intent to explore the sale of Turkish-built Type 214 submarines to Indonesia...
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Turkish defence vendor STM showcases MILDEN submarine proposal
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Bilal Khan
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May 14, 2017
Turkish defence vendor STM showcased its proposal for Turkey’s National Submarine (MILDEN) program at IDEF 2017 in Istanbul last week...
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FNSS and PT Pindad showcase Kaplan MT AFV prototype
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Quwa Team
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May 14, 2017
Turkish armoured vehicles supplier FNSS and Indonesia’s PT Pindad showcased their jointly developed Kaplan MT armoured fighting vehicle (AFV)...
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Antonov signs collaboration agreements with TAI, Aselsan and Havelsan
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Bilal Khan
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May 14, 2017
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov signed MoUs with Turkish Aerospace Industries and Aselsan. It aims to collaborate on drones and electronics....
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IDEF 2017: Pakistan moves closer to finalizing MILGEM corvette purchase
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Bilal Khan
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May 10, 2017
At IDEF 2017 in Istanbul, Pakistan, Turkey and defence contractor STM signed a letter-of-intent for the sale of four MILGEM corvettes to Pakistan...
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IDEF 2017: Turkey awards Super Mushshak contract to PAC
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Quwa Team
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May 10, 2017
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries awarded a contract for 52 Super Mushshak trainers to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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IDEF 2017: Turkish defence industry showcases new naval products
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Quwa Team
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May 10, 2017
The Turkish defence industry is showcasing new products at IDEF 2017, including the TF-4500 frigate, CAFRAD radar suite and Orka lightweight torpedo...
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TAI & BAE will ink TFX agreement, Pakistan may join as partner
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Bilal Khan
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May 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems will ink the development agreement they agreed to in January. Pakistan may sign a “goodwill agreement”...
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Turkish defence vendor Kale Group partners with Rolls-Royce to develop aircraft engines in Turkey
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Quwa Team
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May 9, 2017
Turkey’s Kale Group and Rolls-Royce are partnering to develop and manufacture jet engines in Turkey, especially for Turkey’s next-gen fighter, the TFX...
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Update to Turkey’s efforts to sell T-129 helicopters to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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May 8, 2017
With the Turkish defence ministry’s push, TAI is reportedly preparing the T-129 attack helicopter for further tests in Pakistan in a bid to sell the system ...
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IDEF 2017: TÜBİTAK SAGE will showcase PGM & AAM technology
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Quwa Team
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May 8, 2017
The Defense Industries Research and Development Institute (SAGE) will present its air-to-ground precision-guided munitions and air-to-air missiles....
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IDEF 2017: Aselsan will showcase new AHS-120 mortar-firing system
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Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2017
Aselsan will showcase a new automated and digital FCS-equipped 120 mm mortar firing system – the AHS-120 – for fixed-sites and mobile platforms ...
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IDEF 2017: Turkish automaker Nurol Makina will introduce new vehicles
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Bilal Khan
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May 4, 2017
Turkish automaker Nurol Makina will introduce a new 4x4 armoured vehicle at IDEF 2017, Turkey’s forthcoming biennial defence exhibition...
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IDEF 2017: Havelsan will showcase simulator for the TAI T-129 ATAK
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Quwa Team
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May 1, 2017
Turkish defence vendor Havelsan will showcase its simulator system for the Turkish Aerospace Industries T-129 ATAK at IDEF 2017...
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TAI successfully weaponizes Anka UAV with MAM-L
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Quwa Team
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Apr 30, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) successfully weaponized the Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drone with the Roketsan MAM-L...
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Turkish Navy takes delivery of first LST (TCG Bayraktar)
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Quwa Team
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Apr 26, 2017
The Turkish Navy has taken delivery of its first of two forthcoming tank landing ships (LST) from Adik Shipyard – the TCG Bayraktar – on Saturday April 22. ...
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IDEF 2017: Turkey will showcase railgun and exoskeleton development
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 20, 2017
Aselsan will showcase its development work in exoskeleton and electromagnetic railgun technologies at IDEF 2017, which will take place in Istanbul in May...
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Aselsan aims to secure sizable chunk of Mil Mi-17-upgrade market
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Quwa Team
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Apr 18, 2017
Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is reportedly aiming to secure a sizable chunk of the legacy Mil Mi-17 upgrade market...
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Aselsan will unveil lightweight ASW torpedo at IDEF 2017
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Quwa Team
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Apr 18, 2017
Aselsan will unveil its own lightweight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo at the forthcoming International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF)...
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Turkey’s Golcük Shipyard & TKMS jointly market Type 214 submarine to Indonesia
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Quwa Team
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Apr 16, 2017
Golcük Shipyard and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) jointly marketed the Type 214 diesel-electric submarine (SSK) to Indonesia...
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Turkey nearing decision to buy S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system
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Quwa Team
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Apr 16, 2017
The Turkish government is reportedly nearing its final decision towards purchasing Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia...
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Turkey aims to begin Altay tank production in May
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 12, 2017
Turkey’s defence minister Fikri Işık announced that Turkey is aiming to push the Otokar Altay main battle tank into production in May...
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TAI test-fires Roketsan UMTAS from Hürkuş-C close air support aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) test-fired a Roketsan UMTAS air-to-ground missile from its Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) aircraft...
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Roketsan Mizrak-U ATGM successfully tested from TAI T-129 ATAK
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 3, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries and Roketsan successfully tested the Mizrak-U/UMTAS-U anti-tank guided missile from the T-129 attack helicopter...
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Otokar Altay MBT ready for production
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 30, 2017
The Otokar Altay main battle tank (MBT) reportedly passed its qualification tests and is ready for serial production. SSM will award a contract....
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Turkey reportedly interested in Ukraine’s 6TD-3 diesel engine for Altay main battle tank
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 28, 2017
In the backdrop of unsuccessful efforts to procure diesel engine technology for the Altay main battle tank, Turkey may look to Ukraine for support...
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Profile: STM LF-2400 Light Frigate (Turkey)
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Quwa Team
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Mar 23, 2017
Overview of the specifications, capabilities and export potential of the LF-2400 Light Frigate designed by STM and Delta Marine in Turkey...
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Turkey’s STM competing for Colombian Navy frigate bid
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Quwa Team
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Mar 21, 2017
Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) is competing for the Colombian Navy’s frigate requirement ...
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Aselsan Korkut SPAAG enters production
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 20, 2017
The Aselsan Korkut self-propelled anti-air gun (SPAAG) system entered production for the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). FNSS’ ACV-30 is the carrying platform....
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Turkey S-400 talks progressing
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Quwa Team
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Mar 20, 2017
Turkish and Russian officials have told their respective news media outlets that talks regarding the sale of S-400 SAM systems to Turkey are progressing...
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Nurol Makina inks Ejder Yalcin vehicle order to North African country
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Quwa Team
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Mar 16, 2017
The Turkish defence vendor Nurol Makina has finalized its first Ejder Yalcin 4x4 tactical vehicle export sale to an undisclosed North African country...
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FNSS selected to provide amphibious vehicles for Turkey’s landing helicopter dock
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2017
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri signed a contract with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) to provide ZAHA amphibious vehicles ...
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S-400 expected to come up in Putin-Erdogan meeting
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2017
The issue of Turkey’s interest in the S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system is expected to come up in President Erdogan’s visit to Moscow...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers new T-129 batch to Turkish Armed Forces
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) delivered the 20th and 21st T-129 attack helicopters to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK)...
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Turkish government cancels Altay engine contract with Tümosan
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 3, 2017
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries cancelled its Altay engine contract with Tümosan, which to acquire technical expertise for the program...
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Sikorsky transfers S-70i to Aselsan for avionics integration and testing
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 2, 2017
Sikorsky transferred a S-70i Black Hawk (International) utility helicopter to Aselsan for avionics integration and testing...
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Sikorsky and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) sign $270 million parts production deal
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2017
Sikorsky and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) signed a U.S. $270 million deal for S-70 Black Hawk parts production in Turkey...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries reveals Hürkuş-C close air support aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 17, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkey’s Ministry of Defence have revealed the Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) and lightweight attack aircraft...
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Turkey commissions development of indigenous turboshaft engine
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 12, 2017
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has awarded TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI) a contract to develop a turboshaft engine for the T-625...
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Turkey still aiming for TFX maiden flight in 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ General Manager, Temel Kotil, stated that TAI was still aiming to begin test flying the TFX next-generation fighter in 2023...
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TAI General Manager confident of a T-129 sale to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil reportedly said that he was confident of a T-129 attack helicopter sale to Pakistan...
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Roketsan “Bora” ballistic missile reportedly nearing completion
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 6, 2017
Turkey's indigenous surface-to-surface ballistic missile - the Roketsan Bora - is reportedly nearing completion....
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Turkey reportedly in talks for S-400 SAM from Russia
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2017
Turkey is reportedly in talks with Russia for the purchase of the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system...
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Turkey and UK agree to next-gen fighter development deal
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 29, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter program, the TFX, is officially in motion thanks to a GBP 100 million-plus contract to BAE Systems...
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TAI will upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 MLU fighters with nighttime capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s 45 F-16A/B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) fighters will reportedly be upgraded with optimized nighttime capabilities...
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2017 Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group begins
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2017
The 12th Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group began on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 in Pakistan....
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Turkey could receive its first F-35 fighters in 2019
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2017
The Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir told the Turkish news broadcaster NTV that the Turkish Air Force would receive its first F-35s in 2019...
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Discussion: Could the Istanbul-class frigate interest Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2017
Could the Istanbul-class frigate – i.e. MILGEM-G – be of interest to the Pakistan Navy as it embarks on its long-term modernization plans?...
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Turkey to revise Altay MBT engine plans
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2017
Turkish engine vendor Tümosan was forced to cancel its collaboration with Austria’s AVL List GmbH following Austria's decision to impose an arms embargo...
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Turkey begins constructing first Istanbul-class frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 19, 2017
Turkey has begun constructing the first Istanbul-class frigate (MILGEM-G) for the Turkish Navy ...
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TAI aims to deliver armed Hürkuş-C to the Turkish forces in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 18, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) aims to deliver the Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) aircraft to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) in 2017...
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The Turkish forces receive first MPT-76 rifles
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2017
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) received their first 500 MKEK MPT-76 (7.62x51 mm) battle rifles...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries officially designates in-house utility helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) officially designated its in-house light utility helicopter design as the TAI T-625....
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Turkey will begin receiving Anka-S drones in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 28, 2016
The Turkish Armed Forces will begin receiving their satellite-communication (SATCOM)-equipped Anka-S unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in 2017…...
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STM selects Havelsan to help support Pakistan Agosta 90B upgrade
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2016
STM has reportedly issued a contract to Havelsan to supply its Naval Integrated Command and Control System for the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B upgrade…...
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Turkish automanufacturer BMC confirms MRAP sales to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 18, 2016
One of Turkey’s largest automakers, BMC, has recently confirmed that it has been producing mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles for Pakistan…...
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Roketsan successfully test-fired HİSAR-O medium-range SAM
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2016
Turkey’s leading munitions maker Roketsan successfully test-fired its HİSAR-O medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system…...
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Turkey’s Göktürk-1 earth observation satellite now in orbit
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2016
The European Space Centre in French Guiana successfully launched Turkey’s earth observation satellite, the Göktürk-1, into orbit…...
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T-129 ATAK begins testing MİLDAR millimeter wave radar
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2016
Turkish Aerospace Industries and Meteksan Defence have begun testing the MİLDAR millimeter wave radar onboard the T-129 ATAK attack helicopter…...
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IDEAS 2016: Turkey inks 52 Super Mushshak deal with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 23, 2016
The Turkish Undersecretariat of Defence Industries has inked a purchase of 52 Super Mushshak screening trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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Turkey is interested in the S-400 long-range SAM system
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 22, 2016
Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Işık said that Turkey is seeking the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile system from Russia…...
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Turkey and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2016
On the heels of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to Pakistan, the Turkish Chief of General Staff and Pakistan Chief of Army Staff committed…...
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IDEAS 2016 Preview: Turkey will ink MoU with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2016
The Turkish Ministry of Defence will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex during IDEAS 2016…...
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Turkey confirms intention to both import and develop long-range SAMs
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2016
The head of the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. İsmail Demir reiterated SSM’s intention to develop a long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system...
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Turkey’s TÜBİTAK-SAGE showcases electromagnetic railgun progress
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 11, 2016
Turkey’s munitions developer TÜBİTAK showcased its progress in developing an electromagnetic railgun solution to the Turkish government…...
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Turkey orders second batch of F-35 Lightning II fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2016
Turkey has greenlighted an order for the second batch of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for the Turkish Air Force…...
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Indonesian & Turkish firms showcase new medium tank
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2016
The Turkish armour vehicle manufacturer FNSS Savunma Sistemleri and Indonesian defence vendor PT Pindad have unveiled the collaborative tank program, the Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT), at Indo Defence 2016, Indonesia’s bi-annual defence exhibition. Notes &...
Roketsan Temren anti-ship missile will arm Turkish Seahawks
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 30, 2016
The Turkish government has decided to arm the Turkish Navy’s SH-60 Seahawk helicopters with Roketsan’s short-range anti-ship missile, the Temren…...
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Turkey’s Aselsan markets naval subsystem solutions
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 23, 2016
At Euronaval 2016, the Turkish defence giant Aselsan marketed its TORK, ZOKA, HIZIR, Intercept Sonar, and ASIST…...
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Rolls-Royce seeks to participate in Turkey’s next-gen fighter program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 13, 2016
Rolls-Royce is reportedly seeking to participate in the TFX, the Turkish Air Force’s envisaged next-generation fighter program …...
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Turkish universities agree to collaborate on turboshaft technology
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 5, 2016
The Anka University of Technology and Kharkov Technical University have agreed to collaborate on turboshaft engine technology for use on helicopters....
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Profile: Roketsan TRG-122 precision-guided artillery rocket
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Quwa Team
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Oct 2, 2016
An overview of Roketsan’s T-122 Sakarya multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) and its various rockets, including the new TRG-122....
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Turkey’s Havelsan seeks to patent submarine subsystems
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 21, 2016
Turkish defence vendor Havelsan has recently applied to patent four newly developed submarine subsystems. ...
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Discussion: Could the TAI Hürkuş work for Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 19, 2016
An analysis of whether the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürkuş could be an appropriate acquisition for the Pakistan Air Force....
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Pakistan & Turkey have major defence programs in the pipeline
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 25, 2016
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production, Turkey and Pakistan have a number of major defence programs in the works....
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The Turkish air units involved in the failed coup
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 18, 2016
Initial details on the Turkish Air Force units that were involved in the failed military coup attempt that took place on 15 July 2016....
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Summary of the coup attempt in Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2016
An overview of what is known about the military coup attempt that took place on Friday in Turkey, and a brief look at its possible ramifications....
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Aselsan aims to thrive in small arms optics
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2016
With its new 5000 square metre factory in the Sivas Industrial Zone, Aselsan is aiming to be a leader in the market of small arms optics....
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Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 28, 2016
A comparison of the Turkish TFX with the Shenyang/AVIC FC-31, which is considered an option for Pakistan's next generation fighter needs....
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Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX? (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 26, 2016
An analysis of whether Pakistan could engage with Turkey on the TFX next-generation fighter program: Is it plausible? How feasible is it? What could happen?...
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Turkey’s Aselsan is selling eight ASELPOD targeting pods to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 23, 2016
Turkish defence vendor Aselsan is selling the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) 16 ASELPOD advanced targeting pods for $25 million U.S. ...
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Turkey & Pakistan ink Agosta 90B submarine upgrade deal
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 22, 2016
Turkey’s STM and Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) have recently concluded a deal to upgrade the Pakistan Navy’s three Agosta 90B submarines. The upgrade will be carried out in Pakistan. According to STM, France’s DCNS...
Otokar TULPAR-S APC makes international debut at Eurosatory 2016
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 14, 2016
The new generation armoured personnel carrier TULPAR-S by the Turkish military vehicles maker Otokar made its international debut at Eurosatory 2016....
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Aselsan secured a sale for ASELPOD targeting pod (to Pakistan?)
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 13, 2016
Turkey's Aselsan secured a $25 million contract to integrate the ASELPOD advanced targeting pod to an airborne platform of an undisclosed country....
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This Week in Review: Turkish-Pakistani defence ties climb
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2016
Turkey and Pakistan are on-track to finalizing a number of big-ticket defence contracts, if successful, it would be a significant surge....
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Pakistan is evaluating the TAI T-129 attack helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2016
The Pakistan Army is examining the Turkish Aerospace Industries T-129 ATAK dedicated attack helicopter. One unit is in Pakistan for testing....
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Pakistan eyeing four MILGEM corvettes
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2016
The Pakistan Navy reportedly requested Turkey for four MILGEM or Ada-class corvettes along with the rights and technology to produce them in Pakistan....
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Could Turkey be considering the Boeing P-8 Poseidon?
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Bilal Khan
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May 26, 2016
The Turkish Navy is looking for a long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to supplement its fleet of ATR-72 and CN-235 MPA fleets....
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Could Aselsan provide EW/ECM gear for the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2016
An overview of how Aselsan - Turkey’s leading avionics vendor - could potentially equip the JF-17 Thunder, especially for export purposes...
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This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 4, 2016
Jordan takes delivery of surplus Blackhawk helicopters from the U.S; India clears $3 billion U.S. in arms purchases from Israel; and more ...
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Turkey’s New Long-Range Air Defence System to be Indigenous?
by
Bilal Khan
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Nov 30, 2015
While Turkey did re-open talks with Raython and Eurosam, it has ultimately opted to pursue a local solution instead of an off-the-shelf alternative in the form of the Patriot or SAMP/T....
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