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.
Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) announced that deliveries of Hürkuş B trainer prototypes will commence from June 2018.
Qatar’s Ambassador to Russia was quoted stating that Doha was in “advanced negotiations” with Moscow for the S-400 long-range air defence system
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.
Qatar has increased its Hawk lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) order from BAE Systems from six to nine aircraft, adding to its multi-billion aircraft purchase from the UK.
Aselsan has signed accords with fellow Turkish companies Roketsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE to implement the long-range air defence program commissioned by the SSM
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)
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to taking-over the CMN FS56 fast attack craft it had originally bought for the Lebanese Navy.
Eurosam finalized an agreement with Aselsan and Roketsan to conduct an 18-month study to define Turkey’s national long-range air defence system
Turkey and Russia have formally concluded a deal to procure an S-400 long-range air defence system with an option for one more.