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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first flight of its ANKA-3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

ANKA-3 UAV successfully completes maiden flight [VIDEO]

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first flight of its ANKA-3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has achieved a significant milestone with its Bayraktar TB3 unmanned aerial system (UAS), completing a remarkable 32-hour endurance flight test that covered a distance of 5,700km at an average altitude of 20,000 feet. This achievement underlines the TB3's potential utility in maritime surveillance and combat operations.

Baykar’s Bayraktar TB3 drone excels in 32-hour endurance test

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Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has achieved a significant milestone with its Bayraktar TB3 unmanned aerial system (UAS).

STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. a developer of national and modern systems within the Turkish defence sector has recorded another major export success in the field of tactical mini UAV’s, further cementing its pioneering position in Türkiye, the compnay said in a press release.

STM wins first export order for ALPAGU loitering munition system [VIDEO]

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STM sector has recorded another major export success in the field of tactical mini UAV’s, further cementing its pioneering position in Türkiye, the compnay said in a press release.

The 2024 budget proposal for Turkey anticipates a record increase in defence and security spending, amounting to approximately USD 40.5 billion. In contrast, this year's plan stood at just USD16 billion. The increase is projected to be a substantial 250%.

Turkey: record increase in defence budget in 2024

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The 2024 budget proposal for Turkey anticipates a record increase in defense and security spending, amounting to approximately USD 40.5 billion.

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed contracts with Nurol Makina and Otokar companies today to supply the Estonian Defence Forces with around 230 wheeled armoured vehicles. Additionally, four wheeled armoured vehicles have been purchased for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of the Estonian Rescue Board. These armoured vehicles are intended to safeguard the members of the Defence Forces in combat situations, ensuring their rapid and secure deployment on the battlefield.

Estonia to purchase approximately EUR 200 million worth of new armoured vehicles

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The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed contracts with Nurol Makina and Otokar companies today to supply the Estonian Defence Forces with around 230 wheeled armoured vehicles.

The initial test of the SİPER Ürün 2 air defence missile with a range of over 150 km has been successfully conducted in Turkey.

Turkey: first test of SİPER Ürün 2 air defence missile [VIDEO]

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The initial test of the SİPER Ürün 2 air defence missile with a range of over 150 km has been successfully conducted in Turkey.

Saudi Arabian companies have entered into 3 agreements with the Turkish defence industry concerning participation in the construction of Bayraktar Akinci High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) drones. SAMI (Saudi Arabian Military Industries) has signed an agreement with Baykar, while Aselsan and Roketsan have signed agreements with NCMS (National Company for Mechanical Systems).

Saudi companies sign agreements with turkish defence industry for Akinci drones

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Saudi Arabian companies have entered into 3 agreements with the Turkish defence industry concerning participation in the construction of Bayraktar Akinci drones.

In today’s battlefield, UAVs became game changer and necessary asset for defense inventory of many countries. Aselsan, with profound expertise in electronic warfare more than 30 years, provide UAV solutions for complex aerial missions such as reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence, self protection, escort jamming, Stand-off Jamming (SOJ) and Stand-In Jamming (SIJ).

Aselsan: intelligence and electronic warfare solutions for drones

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Aselsan has UAV electronic warfare solutions for Communication Intelligence (COMINT), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM).

GE Marine signed an agreement with TAIS OG-STM İş Ortaklığı in Istanbul, Türkiye, to provide the LM2500 marine gas turbine engine in a new lightweight composite enclosure for the İstif-Class frigates, numbers 6, 7, and 8 in the Turkish MILGEM Project. The lightweight enclosure debuted on the U.S. Navy’s USS Santa Barbara in April. Türkiye’s Navy converted from the steel engine enclosure for the redesigned frigates to benefit from the many features of the one-piece composite enclosure.

GE Marine to supply gas turbineengines for Turkish I-Class frigattes

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GE Marine signed an agreement, to provide the LM2500 marine gas turbine engine in a new lightweight composite enclosure for the İstif-Class frigates.

Turkish defence company FNSS made a significant breakthrough in areas such as the indigenous design and development of new generation drive systems, suspension systems, gearboxes and powertrains in line with the development and adaptation of new generation technologies for armoured combat vehicles.

FNSS introduces hybrid power pack for tracked military vehicles

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HYBRID Power Pack offers remarkable off-road performance for a tracked vehicle with its external transmittable power and increased fuel economy.

In the dynamic domain of air warfare, the past decade has witnessed a sophisticated evolution of air threats, meticulously designed to outmaneuver Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems employed by adversaries. Not only have these air threats undergone technological advancements, but their range and diversity have also expanded significantly. Certain formidable threats, once confined to the field of conventional forces, have now become more accessible and affordable to asymmetric enemy groups. This rapidly changing landscape presents a daunting challenge in ensuring tactical dominance across the entire spectrum of air threats, particularly for safeguarding critical infrastructures.

Aselsan introduces Gokkubbe air and missile defence system

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Aselsan introduces Gokkubbe, a cutting-edge GBAD system meticulously engineered to provide an optimal and modular air defence solution.

FNSS, a Turkish defence company, has provided updates on the development of the Shadow Rider unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), which is based on the M113 transporter. Recent tests conducted during international exercises have allowed for the implementation of various improvements, marking a step towards achieving technical maturity for the vehicle, the company said.

FNSS: Shadow Rider unmanned ground vehicle ready for duty

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FNSS, a Turkish defence company, has provided updates on the development of the Shadow Rider unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).