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Air Warfare
Greece kicks off talks to buy Black Hawk helicopters
11th October 2023
Greece's request for the Black Hawks is currently in the process of evaluation by the US Defence Cooperation office and the delivery timeline is estimated to be around three years from the finalisation of the contract.
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Air Warfare
Kazakhstan to begin assembly of Turkish Anka drones in 2024
17th October 2023
The partnership between Kazakhstani and Turkish manufacturers will attempt to open production, and facilitate knowledge and technology transfer, enabling Kazakhstan to independently manufacture UAVs in the future.
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Land Warfare
Estonia turns to Turkey for light armoured vehicles
18th October 2023
Estonia has ordered light armoured vehicles from Turkey which will provide a substantial boost to the country’s forces at brigade level.
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Land Warfare
Malaysia turns to Turkey for new ATGMs
2nd October 2023
Malaysia will buy an initial 18 Karaok man-portable antitank missiles from Roketsan in Turkey.
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Land Warfare
Oman to receive 301 TOW missiles
4th October 2023
Oman has had its $70 million purchase of Raytheon TOW 2B Radio Frequency missiles approved by the US State Department
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Air Warfare
Insight: Is the Bayraktar TB2 UAV living up to expectations?
15th September 2023
Sold to well over 20 countries and combat-proven in Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine and elsewhere, the Bayraktar TB2 has been an export success for its Turkish manufacturer. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the aircraft's design and capabilities and reviews in depth who is buying it and why.
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan Navy renewal gathers pace as new OPV launched
20th September 2023
The launch of the first of a new pair of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Pakistan Navy (PN) on 12 September indicates an acceleration in the modernisation of the service as it introduces new ships into service.
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Land Warfare
Philippine Army modernises with new combat engineering, armour and artillery
29th September 2023
The Philippine Army continues to plug holes in its capability with recent and pending contracts for diverse military equipment and vehicles.
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Naval Warfare
Turkish Navy to address capability gaps with new OPV launches
26th September 2023
Turkey is asserting it naval shipbuilding credentials and place as a major maritime power with the delivery of three ships in one day.
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Defence Notes
WDS 2024: the emerging platform for the global defence industry
29th September 2023
Focusing on future technology and innovation, World Defense Show returns, expanded in floorspace, duration and participation.
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Air Warfare
Australia reverses decision on Schiebel Camcopters for naval UAVs
21st September 2023
It turns out that Australia has made absolutely no progress in obtaining shipborne UAVs in the past 18 months or so.
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Land Warfare
Indonesia receives Bushmasters donated by Australia
1st September 2023
Indonesia has received 15 second-hand Bushmaster vehicles from Australia.
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Defence Helicopter
Indonesia signs MoU for S-70M Black Hawks
4th September 2023
The Indonesian military has turned its sights on S-70M Black Hawk helicopters, with the service never having bought platforms from Sikorsky before.
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Naval Warfare
Fleet support vessels are approved for the Indian Navy
22nd August 2023
India is set to proceed with the construction of five indigenously built replenishment vessels.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Turkish delight in Saudi drone deal
20th July 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed a deal to purchase Akinci UAVs from Turkey’s Baykar in a significant boon for Ankara.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Libya]
Programme Background 2022 Reports In October 2022, various Libyan media outlets reported that the country was eyeing a possible procurement from Baykar, possibly the Akinici ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Libya]
Programme Background Acquired & Lost In 2019 and 2020, the Government of National Accord (GNA) used TB2 units against the Libyanian National Army (LNA). Al Marsad ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Mali]
Background Presentation In December 2024, Akinci drones were presented to the Malian Armed Forces by transitional President General Assimi Goita during a ceremony in Bamako, confirming ...
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ISR/special mission
C-208B ISR [Tunisia]
Programme Background Requirement The acquisition of the C-208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft is part of Tunisia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its ISR capabilities in response ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multirole Fighter [Turkiye]
Programme Background Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Turkey had already paid $1.4 billion into the programme, while its defence industry has ploughed significant ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Reis Class (1-6) [Turkey]
Programme Background Turkey is taking delivery of six Reis-class Type 214TN diesel-electric attack (SSK) submarines from German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). The new boats ...
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Amphibious assault ships
TCG Anadolu LHD [Turkey]
Programme Background TCG Anadolu is a Multipurpose Assault Ship (LHD) built by Sedef in Tuzla for the Turkish Navy. The vessel, which is the single ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Rwanda]
Programme Background Media Links In October 2021, online reports emerged linking Rwanda with Baykar's TB2 drone. It was reported that the RFF's ongoing experience conducting military ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]
Programme Background Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that ...
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Fighter - multirole
TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter [Türkiye]
Programme Background Requirement Geopolitical factors have spurred aircraft development in Türkiye. With its removal from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter project following the Russian S-400 ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar Kizilelma [Turkey]
Background Added to inventory Speaking at SAHA 2026, Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar stated that the Bayraktar Kilzilelma would be added to Turkey’s inventory in 2026. When ...
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Trainer
KT-1T - Turkey
In 2007, Turkey bought 40 KT-1 aircraft under a $400 million deal that puts average unit cost estimate around $10 million per platform.The first five ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Ada Class Corvettes (3-4) [Ukraine]
It was announced in December 2020 that Ukraine had ordered an undisclosed number of corvettes from Turkey. It was later disclosed that the December 2020 ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Ada Class Corvettes (3-4) [Ukraine]
It was announced in December 2020 that Ukraine had ordered an undisclosed number of corvettes from Turkey. It was later disclosed that the December 2020 ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Bayraktar Kizilelma [Turkey]
Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar stated at SAHA 2026 that the Bayraktar Kilzilelma would be added to Turkey’s inventory in 2026. Based on the estimated figures from ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Bayraktar Mini
The Bayraktar Mini UAS is used for short-range ISR applications and can be deployed in harsh environments. It is hand launched and is powered by ...
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Self-propelled guns
Firtina
The Fırtına 155mm/52cal tracked SPH is a Turkish-built version of the Samsung Techwin (now Hanwha) K9 Thunder. Production began in 2001, and it is estimated that more ...
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Trainer
SF-260
The SF-260 is a piston-engined or turboprop-powered screener/primary trainer that made its first flight in July 1964. It is a single-engine, low-mounted, cantilever-wing aircraft with ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
ACV-15
The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) is the generic designation for a tracked, diesel engine powered, heavy armoured platform in the 13-15 tons class, capable of ...
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Fighter - ground attack
Su-24
The Su-24 (NATO reporting name Fencer) is a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to meet Soviet Air Force requirements to replace the Yak-28. Its variants include tactical ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Kirpi I/Kirpi II
The Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) selected BMC's 350-16 Z Kirpi (Hedgehog) 4x4 MRAP vehicle to meet its requirements following a competitive evaluation and ordered ...
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Air-to-surface missiles, Surface-to-surface missiles
Brimstone
MBDA developed the Brimstone missile to provide an air-to-surface missile to equip UK RAF Tornados. The Dual Mode Brimstone (DMB) semi-active laser and the millimetre-wave, ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Kargu
The Kargu, or Kargu-2, is a quadcopter loitering munition and UAS manufactured by Turkish company STM. The platform is designed for asymmetric warfare or anti-terrorist ...
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Main battle tanks
Upgraded M60
IMI's Upgraded M60, originally known as the Sabra, is rooted in the company's experience upgrading M48 and M60 MBTs to the Magach standard for the Israel ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-5A/B Freedom Fighter
The F-5A (single-seat)/B (twin-seat) is a supersonic fighter aircraft developed by Northrop originally to meet the USN's requirement for a light jet to operate from ...
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Self-propelled guns
Dana-M1 CZ
The Dana was developed in the 1970s by Konštrukta Trencín to provide the Czechoslovakian government with a locally built alternative to Soviet artillery systems. More ...
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Self-propelled guns
Attila
The Attila is a wheeled 155mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) developed by MKE. Unveiled at SAHA 2026, the Attila is intended to provide Turkey with a ...
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Naval: COMINT and ELINT systems
ARES 2-NC Compact ESM System
The Aselsan ARES 2-NC Naval Platform Compact ESM System has been designed specifically for attack boats. Offering the capabilities of detection, interception, classification and tracking of ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 16
The Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 16 is an interceptor craft designed by Yonca Onuk JV. A number of units are currently on active duty ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Vuran
A prototype of the Vuran 4x4 multipurpose armoured vehicle was first exhibited in 2009, but the design continued to evolve until 2018 when the production ...