Egypt takes delivery of second Mistral helicopter carrier
The Egyptian Navy took delivery of its second Mistral landing helicopter dock (LHD) – the Anwar el-Sadat.
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Egypt & Russia reportedly sign training agreement for Ka-52 attack helicopter
Russia and Egypt have reportedly signed an agreement which will enable Egyptian pilots to train for the Ka-52 attack helicopter in Russia.
Turkey reportedly in talks for SAMP/T Aster 30 SAM
Turkey is reportedly in negotiations with Eurosam for the acquisition of the SAMP/T Aster-30 long-range surface-to-air missile system.
U.S. reportedly close to approving Qatar & Kuwait fighter deals
The U.S. will reportedly approve the sale of F-15Es and F/A-18E/Fs to Qatar and Kuwait, respectively, in the coming days.
Otokar pushes for Turkish Army Altay MBT production
The Turkish defence vendor Otokar has submitted its final offer to the Turkish government for the Turkish Army’s Altay tank production contract.
Saudi Arabia reportedly signs armed UAV deal with China
Saudi Arabia has reportedly signed on to buy an undisclosed number of Wing Loong armed unmanned aerial vehicles from China.
STM Turkey in talks to design corvette for Pakistan
STM Turkey announced that it is contact with Pakistan over the prospect of a corvette project similar to the MILGEM.
Euphrates Shield: Turkey pushes further into Syria
A round-up of news stories on Turkey’s entry into the Syrian Civil War.
Reports of Turkish Army attacks on Kurdish forces
A summary of reports outlining clashes involving the Turkish Army and the Kurdish forces, especially the YPG.
Turkish Army & Free Syrian Army dislodged ISIS from Jarabulus
With the support of the Turkish Army, the Free Syrian Army has dislodged ISIS from the town of Jarabulus on the Turkish-Syrian border.