Naval Warfare
NATO poised for its first glimpse of Ulaq
Ares and Meteksan are preparing to introduce the Ulaq uncrewed surface vessel to NATO countries at an event in November-December 2021.
Unmanned Vehicles
New Turkish UAV engine unveiled
TEI's PD-222ST turbodiesel targets weight reduction and higher take-off power. First flight is due on a Baykar TB-3 or AKINCI airframe.
Naval Warfare
Turkey delivers bow section for Reis-class submarine
Turkish industry has achieved a milestone by delivering a locally manufactured submarine bow section.
Air Warfare
Iran introduces new air search radar
Iran has shown off a new air surveillance radar and associated C2 air defence system.
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: ASFAT unveils convertible version of Hisar OPV
25th August 2021
ASFAT's design concept envisages an extensive armament and sensor package that could be fitted to OPVs to enhance their capabilities in a conflict scenario,
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Air Warfare
IDEF 2021: TAI reports progress on fixed- and rotary-wing programmes
24th August 2021
CEO announces 2023 milestone plans for Hürjet, TF-X and ATAK, while programme manager confirms ASW variant of Aksungur UAV will have sonobouy deployment capability.
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Unmanned Vehicles
IDEF 2021: Meteksan introduces Kapan counter-drone system
24th August 2021
Improvements to the counter-drone system centre on improved C2 software and drone detection radar.
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Defence Notes
IDEF 2021: Havelsan hopes Digital Troops will transform battlefield networking
23rd August 2021
Havelsan's new networked system concept for infantry combines training, exoskeletons and integrated unmanned systems.
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: Roketsan pursues parallel development of heavy and lightweight torpedoes
23rd August 2021
The AKYA heavy torpedo has undergone firing trials and will equip Turkish submarines, while Roketsan's developmental ORKA has surface- and air-launched applications.
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2021: New variant of FNSS UGV shows evolved capabilities
23rd August 2021
FNSS is internally funding the multirole M113-based armed UGV and has developed an autonomy kit for driving while maintaining a human in the loop for weapons firing.
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: Aselsan sets out vision for USV swarm capability
23rd August 2021
The platform-agnostic technology has been tested using four Albatros-S USVs and is a joint project between Aselsan and the SSB.
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: Turkey rolls out indigenous mine-hunting sonar
19th August 2021
Armelsan's NUSRAT-1915 represents the Turkish Navy's first domestically developed mine-hunting system, with 88% locally supplied components.
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2021: FNSS optimises Pars IV 6x6 variant for special operations
19th August 2021
New developments in the Turkish manufacturer's wheeled AFV range place emphasis on ballistic protection and mobility.
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: Meteksan details sonar solutions for submarines and corvettes
19th August 2021
Turkish manufacturer's SISS submarine-based sonar system will reduce Turkish Naval Forces' reliance on foreign suppliers, while upgraded YAKAMOS package will equip export corvettes.
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: Ulaq evolves and accelerates
18th August 2021
Ares Shipyard CEO says that the first Ulaq USV should be delivered by the end of 2021, and a foreign customer is interested in the anti-submarine warfare variant.
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Land Warfare
Kuwait receives first modernised Abrams after revised programme timeframe
5th August 2021
The M1A2K upgrade programme includes some new features but it is significantly behind its original schedule.
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Air Warfare
Baykar eyes first flight for MIUS in 2023
23rd July 2021
A new UAV is earmarked for deployment on the amphibious assault ship Anadolu — but Turkish planners have more ambitious goals for the unmanned fighter.
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Naval Warfare
MKEK waits for starting gun on 76mm tests
22nd July 2021
MKEK claims a rapid R&D phase for an indigenous naval gun amid a wider push in Turkey to shrug off reliance on imports.
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Unmanned Vehicles
Turkish drone maker denies autonomous strike capability
16th July 2021
A company official has confirmed the engagement cycle of the Kargu-2, which keeps a human in the loop during attacks on targets.
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Defence Notes
Turkey and Qatar tighten their military bonds
9th July 2021
The latest basing agreement underlines the enduring benefits of the Qatar-Turkey military relationship, despite the end of the GCC embargo.
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Air Warfare
Alpagu kamikaze UAV hits the target
30th June 2021
Alpagu loitering munition completes its latest test as manufacturer STM says more variants are on the way.
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Air Warfare
Turkey targets late 2021 to demonstrate unmanned ASW capability
25th June 2021
TAI and the Turkish Navy are keen to carry sonobuoys on the Aksungur UAV.
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Naval Warfare
Egyptian naval modernisation maintains momentum
17th June 2021
Procurement of new vessels and weaponry reflects Egyptian ambitions to protect valuable energy fields and geopolitical tensions with Turkey.
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Naval Warfare
Kharg loss hurts Iranian pride
16th June 2021
The loss of IRIS Kharg was the latest disaster to befall the Iranian navy but there are no plans to build or buy a replacement.
