Turkey’s Göktürk-1 earth observation satellite now in orbit
The European Space Centre in French Guiana successfully launched Turkey’s earth observation satellite, the Göktürk-1, into orbit…
Middle East
T-129 ATAK begins testing MİLDAR millimeter wave radar
Turkish Aerospace Industries and Meteksan Defence have begun testing the MİLDAR millimeter wave radar onboard the T-129 ATAK attack helicopter…
Iraq reportedly seeking HQ-9 long-range surface-to-air missiles
Iraq is reportedly close to finalizing a purchase of HQ-9 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from China…
Azerbaijan rekindles interest in the JF-17 Thunder
The Azerbaijani Air and Air Defence Force has reportedly rekindled its interest in the JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighter…
IDEAS 2016: Turkey inks 52 Super Mushshak deal with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
The Turkish Undersecretariat of Defence Industries has inked a purchase of 52 Super Mushshak screening trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC).
Turkey is interested in the S-400 long-range SAM system
Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Işık said that Turkey is seeking the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile system from Russia…
U.S. State Department greenlights Qatar F-15QA sale
The U.S. Department of State has formally greenlighted a proposed $21 billion U.S. sale of up to 72 Boeing F-15QA fighters to Qatar…
Turkey and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
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…
Turkey confirms intention to both import and develop long-range SAMs
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
Saudi Arabia will order five corvettes from Spain’s Navantia
Saudi Arabia will reportedly order five Avante 2200 corvettes from the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia…