Monthly Defense News Recap – December 2022
Turkish Aerospace continues showcasing the progress it is making on its key aircraft projects. The Pakistan Navy confirms its supersonic anti-ship missile capability as well...
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Bayraktar Kızılelma: Turkey’s Homegrown Jet UCAV Takes Flight
On 14 December 2022, Baykar Technology announced that it flew its Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the first time.
Turkey Tests Indigenous Vertical Launch System (VLS) – MIDLAS
Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS).
Turkey Reveals Prototype of its MMU/TFX Next-Gen Fighter
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) revealed the currently in-production prototype of its next-generation fighter, the MMU or TFX.
Turkey Provides Glimpses of its New Defence Projects
Towards the end of October, the Turkish showcased its growing line up of homegrown weapons, especially in terms of drones.
First Pakistani Operators Qualify for Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV Plus
Baykar announced that it qualified the first Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operators for the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
Turkey Makes Statement in Aerospace & Aims to Soar in 2023
Turkey wants to make a statement in the aerospace world, especially in 2023, i.e., in time of the country’s centennial or 100th anniversary since its...
Can Turkey Become a Top Defence Exporter?
Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports.
Bayraktar Akıncı: Turkey’s Next Statement Drone Shows its Potential
By adding a long-range, high-altitude UAV, the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy could open up many new capabilities.
Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2022
Turkey launches its second Reis-class (Type 214TR) submarine – the TCG Hizir Reis – for sea trials and starts welding the 6th submarine.