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HAVELSAN begins mass production of autonomous ground vehicle BARKAN [VIDEO]
Turkish defence company HAVELSAN has announced the commencement of mass production for its medium-class Level 1 autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), BARKAN.
Aselsan confirms integration of Akkor 10 active protection system into Turkish Armed Forces
In its 2024 annual report, Turkish defence company Aselsan confirmed the official integration of the Akkor 10 active protection system into the Turkish Armed Forces.
Otokar signs joint venture agreement with Romania’s Automecanica to manufacture COBRA II armoured vehicles
his move follows Otokar’s contract with the Romanian Ministry of Defence, signed in November 2024, for the delivery of 1,059 COBRA II vehicles.
Germany blocks Eurofighter jet sale to Turkey amid political concerns
On 17 April 2025, the German government, led by a caretaker coalition of Social Democrats and Greens, blocked the export of around three dozen Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.