IDEX 2017: Lockheed Martin hopeful for new F-16 sales and upgrades in the Middle East market
While committing to retain F-16 manufacturing in the U.S., Lockheed Martin is hopeful of securing new sales and upgrade contracts in the Middle East
Middle East
IDEX 2017: The UAE and Russia plan to co-develop a next-gen fighter
The United Arab Emirates and Russia have agreed to collaborate on the development of a lightweight next-generation fighter.
IDEX 2017: Pakistan Ordnance Factories aims for growth in UAE market
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is aiming to expand its share in the United Arab Emirates’ small arms market. POF is opening a sales office in...
IDEX 2017: Timoney Technology offering development assistance to armoured vehicle makers
Ireland-based Timoney Technology is offering established and emerging armoured vehicle makers assistance in affordably developing critical components.
Turkish Aerospace Industries reveals Hürkuş-C close air support aircraft
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkey’s Ministry of Defence have revealed the Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) and lightweight attack aircraft
Turkey commissions development of indigenous turboshaft engine
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has awarded TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI) a contract to develop a turboshaft engine for the T-625
Turkey still aiming for TFX maiden flight in 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ General Manager, Temel Kotil, stated that TAI was still aiming to begin test flying the TFX next-generation fighter in 2023
Turkish-Saudi defence production efforts showing results
One of several Turkish-Saudi joint-ventures in defence production – an Aselsan-MIC facility producing Aselsan’s software defined radios – is showing promise
MEADS Consortium offers to assist Turkey in long-range SAM program
The consortium behind the Medium Extended Range Air Defence System (MEADS) is offering Turkey help in its long-range surface-to-air missile program
TAI General Manager confident of a T-129 sale to Pakistan
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil reportedly said that he was confident of a T-129 attack helicopter sale to Pakistan