Turkey reveals strategic plans for F-16 fleet modernisation and expansion
On 26 November, the Turkish Ministry of Defence unveiled plans to maintain and modernise its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter aircraft.
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Romania: Otokar wins multi-million deal for Cobra II armoured vehicles
Turkish defence company Otokar has secured a major contract to supply 1,059 4×4 Light Armoured Tactical Vehicles (LATV) to Romania.
Roketsan successfully test-fires long-range Atmaca UM cruise missile
Turkish defence company Roketsan has announced the successful test-firing of a long-range cruise missile variant of its Atmaca anti-ship missile (Atmaca UM).
Türkiye advances indigenous air defence with Aselsan leading the Steel Dome project
Türkiye has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a comprehensive, multi-layered air defence system called the “Steel Dome” project.
Baykar advances military technology with AI-supported KEMANKEŞ 2 munition
Baykar continues to innovate with the introduction of the KEMANKEŞ 2, a larger, more advanced version of its original KEMANKEŞ mini cruise missile.
Bayraktar TB3 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) completes 27-hour flight test
The second prototype of the Bayraktar TB3 marine Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has successfully completed a 27-hour flight in its latest test.
Turkish drone exports: implications for NATO relations
While Turkish drones may not boast cutting-edge technology, their affordability makes them accessible to “middle-power and other aspirant nations”. Compared to Western counterparts, Turkish drones offer comparable capabilities at a significantly lower cost.
Turkey: maiden flight of Kaan fifth-generation fighter [VIDEO]
The first fifth-generation fighter jet developed by Turkey, named Kaan, successfully completed its maiden flight on February 21, 2024.
STM to upgrade Turkish Navy’s Gür-class submarines
STM is also playing an important role in the construction of New-Type Submarines (Reis-Class), which will be equipped with an air-independent propulsion (AIP) system.
Greece and Turkey join European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
Greece and Turkey have officially joined the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), increasing the total number of participating countries to 21.
Aselsan delivers first upgraded M60T tanks to Turkish Land Forces
On February 10, leading Turkish defence company Aselsan handed over the first two modernized M60T main battle tanks to the Turkish Land Forces.
U.S. approves F-16 C/D fighter and weapon systems sale to Turkey
The U.S. Department of State has greenlighted Turkey’s request for the purchase and upgrade of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 70 aircraft.