Piaggio Aerospace secures first Turkish order for Avanti EVO jets under new Baykar ownership
Italian aviation company Piaggio Aerospace, recently acquired by Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar, has received its first aircraft order from Türkiye.
Trump claims Turkey’s return to F‑35 programme could be swift if he chooses to act
Donald Trump asserted during a White House meeting on 25 September with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan that lifting the long‑standing ban on Turkey’s participation in the F‑35 programme “could be done easily if I want.”
Turkish defence industry to begin delivery of Altay T1 tanks with South Korean engines this year
Turkish defence company BMC has confirmed that deliveries of the first Altay T1 main battle tanks will begin this year, marking a major step in Türkiye’s long-delayed indigenous tank programme.
Türkiye successfully tests Hisar-D RF air defence system with missile launch at sea
On 15 August, Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced the successful live firing of the Hisar-D RF air defence and missile defence system.
UK and Turkey sign memorandum on Eurofighter Typhoon, advancing fighter jet export talks
Turkey and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward on the export of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
Romania to acquire turkish HISAR-class corvette TCG Akhisar for €223 million
Romania will purchase the Turkish naval vessel TCG Akhisar (P-1220) directly from the Turkish Navy for €223 million (excluding VAT), according to the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.
Erdogan expects F-35 deliveries during Trump presidency, rejects Greek concerns
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated Türkiye’s determination to proceed with the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets, rejecting Greek criticism and asserting that the move is aimed solely at strengthening national security.
BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn visits Türkiye for Eurofighter Typhoon talks
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler held a high-level meeting on Saturday with BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn and UK Ambassador to Türkiye Jill Morris to discuss key defence cooperation matters.
Turkish defence and aerospace exports surge by 25% in first half of 2025
Turkey’s defence and aerospace exports reached a value of USD 3.603 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period last year.
Turkish defence industry controls over half of global military drone market
Türkiye now commands 65% of the global market in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to Defence Industry President Haluk Görgün.
Türkiye signs record-breaking agreement with Indonesia for export of 48 KAAN fighter jets
Türkiye has signed the largest defence export agreement in its history with Indonesia for the sale of 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets.
STM introduces KarguFpv kamikaze drone with advanced precision and electronic warfare capabilities
Turkish defence firm STM has successfully completed the first test firing of its new First-Person View (FPV) Kamikaze Drone, the KarguFpv, which struck its target with full accuracy.