IDEF 2017: Pakistan moves closer to finalizing MILGEM corvette purchase
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
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries awarded a contract for 52 Super Mushshak trainers to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC).
IDEF 2017: Turkish defence industry showcases new naval products
The Turkish defence industry is showcasing new products at IDEF 2017, including the TF-4500 frigate, CAFRAD radar suite and Orka lightweight torpedo
TAI & BAE will ink TFX agreement, Pakistan may join as partner
Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems will ink the development agreement they agreed to in January. Pakistan may sign a “goodwill agreement”
Antonov reportedly unveils An-148-based AEW&C system
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov reportedly unveiled an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) version of the An-148 airliner
Turkish defence vendor Kale Group partners with Rolls-Royce to develop aircraft engines in Turkey
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
Update to Turkey’s efforts to sell T-129 helicopters to Pakistan
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
IDEF 2017: TÜBİTAK SAGE will showcase PGM & AAM technology
The Defense Industries Research and Development Institute (SAGE) will present its air-to-ground precision-guided munitions and air-to-air missiles.
Thailand inks S26T submarine deal with China
The Government of Thailand inked a $1.04 billion U.S. deal for three S26T air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines from China
IDEF 2017: Aselsan will showcase new AHS-120 mortar-firing system
Aselsan will showcase a new automated and digital FCS-equipped 120 mm mortar firing system – the AHS-120 – for fixed-sites and mobile platforms
Thales launches Brazil’s dual civil-military communications satellite
Thales Alenia Space launched the SGDC from an Ariane 5 launcher - Brazil will use the SGDC for its military communications and civilian broadband needs
Pakistan seeking guided multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS)
By commissioning the development of guided MLRS rockets, Pakistan could be seeking to improve the POF Yarmuk-series as well as add a 300 mm rocket.
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