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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).
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.
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.
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.
Romania: Otokar wins multi-million deal for Cobra II armoured vehicles
Turkish defence company Otokar has secured a major contract to supply 1,059 4x4 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.
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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.