Turkey seeks return to F-35 programme, considers redirecting USD 1.4 billion from F-16 deal
According to Turkish defence website TurkDef, Ankara is seeking to rejoin the F-35 Lightning II programme and acquire the fifth-generation fighter jets.
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Turkish defence company ASELSAN secures major radar systems contract
urkish defence company ASELSAN has been awarded a contract by the Defence Industry Presidency (SSB) for the supply of next-generation radar systems.
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Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned fighter aircraft advances in flight testing
Baykar Technologies has announced the continued success of flight tests for its unmanned fighter aircraft, Bayraktar Kızılelma.
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Allison secures phase two contract to supply X1100-5A4 transmissions for Turkish Firtina howitzers
The Allison X1100 cross-drive transmission is built for heavy tracked combat vehicles from 45 to 63 tons.
Turkish aerospace and defence industry achieves record export growth in 2024
The Turkish aerospace and defence industry recorded exports totalling USD 7.154 billion USD in 2024. This marks an increase of USD 1.6 billion USD, or 29%, compared to the previous year.
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Aselsan launches USD 40 million electro-optic FLIR manufacturing facility
Turkish defence company Aselsan has inaugurated its new electro-optic FLIR manufacturing facility, marking a milestone USD 40 million investment to expand its production capacity.
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Aselsan signs agreement to deliver advanced air defence radars
Aselsan, a prominent Turkish defence company, has signed an agreement with the Presidency of Defence Industries of Turkey to supply air defence radar systems.
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Turkish Aerospace’s Kaan fighter reaches new milestone with afterburner test
The Turkish Aerospace-developed KAAN fighter jet has achieved a critical new milestone in its development by successfully activating its afterburner system on both engines during ground tests.
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Turkish defence company Roketsan demonstrates ALKA laser weapon system [VIDEO]
Turkish defence company Roketsan has released footage showcasing the capabilities of its ALKA Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).
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France agrees to supply Turkey with MBDA Meteor missiles for Eurofighter Typhoons
France has agreed to sell MBDA Meteor air-to-air missiles to Turkey, a move set to enhance the capabilities of Eurofighter Typhoons Ankara is negotiating to purchase.
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Spain and Turkey sign Memorandum of Understanding for trainer aircraft development
Spain and Turkey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the joint development of a new advanced trainer aircraft for the Spanish Air Force.
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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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