• Defence Notes

  Syria Kurds battle Turkish invasion

  10th October 2019

  Kurds battled to hold off a Turkish invasion on 10 October after air strikes and shelling launched a long-threatened operation that could reshape the country …

• Military Logistics

  Collins Aerospace to upgrade powers systems on E-6B

  21st October 2019

  Collins Aerospace has received a contract modification from US Naval Air Systems Command for engineering support for equipment on the E-6B aircraft, the US Department …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  South Korean firms display new and future UAVs

  25th October 2019

  While the most impressive UAV on display at Seoul ADEX 2019 was a prototype of the KUS-FS MALE platform from Korean Air, there were also …

• Defence Notes

  Raytheon and United Technologies to merge

  16th October 2019

  Company shareholders have agreed a merger to combine Raytheon and United Technologies' aerospace businesses into a single entity called Raytheon Technologies Corporation. United Technologies' aerospace …

• Military Logistics

  ST Engineering bags new contracts

  22nd October 2019

  Singapore Technologies Engineering has announced a number of new contracts received by its Aerospace and Electronics sector businesses. Contracts for the company’s aviation manufacturing and …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 2019: Collins Aerospace generators deliver more power to Abrams tanks

  14th October 2019

  Collins Aerospace Systems announced during AUSA 2019 that it has delivered more than 250 electric generators to the US Army for its Abrams M1A2 MBTs. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ADEX 2019: Korean MALE UAV prototype breaks cover

  17th October 2019

  The Aerospace Business Division of Korean Air (KAL-ASD) showcased a prototype of the KUS-FS strategic MALE UAV at Seoul ADEX 2019, the first time that …

• Defence Helicopter

  ADEX 2019: Surion export and marine attack variants share the limelight

  15th October 2019

  Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) unveiled an export variant of its expanding Surion helicopter family at Seoul ADEX 2019, calling it the KUH-1E. At the same …

• Defence Helicopter

  Honeywell improving T55 engine

  17th October 2019

  Honeywell is working on new engine improvements to power the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the company announced on 14 October. The upgraded T55 engine introduces advanced …

• Land Warfare

  Europe set to receive new artillery and air defence capabilities

  9th October 2019

  European nations are expected to spend in excess of $46 billion acquiring new artillery and air defence capabilities over the next decade, according to a …

• Defence Helicopter

  Bell teams with Collins Aerospace for FARA

  30th September 2019

  Bell Textron has teamed with Collins Aerospace Systems for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competitive prototype programme. As part of a contract …

• Military Logistics

  Kongsberg subcontracts Marvin for F-35 work

  1st October 2019

  Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a NOK162 million ($17.82 million) contract with Marvin Engineering for the supply of air-to-air pylons for the F-35 Joint …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Indonesia tries out Chinese CH-4B drones

  19th September 2019

  The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) trialled a couple of Chinese-manufactured CH-4B MALE UAVs during the Dharma Yudha joint exercise from 9-12 September. This was the …

• Defence Helicopter

  Philippines awaits S-70i deliveries

  19th September 2019

  Despite the Philippines turning efforts to introduce 16 new combat utility helicopters for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) into a drawn-out saga, Shephard has confirmation that …

• Military Logistics

  Marshall selected to provide NASAMS containers

  4th October 2019

  Marshall Aerospace and Defence (ADG) has been selected by Kongsberg to provide container systems to house the fire distribution centre for one of its National …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - air superiority, Fighter - multirole

  Kaan [Indonesia]

  Programme Background Witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia and Turkish Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at InfoDefence 2025 in Jakarta for 48 Kaan fighters. ...

• Fighter - multirole

  TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter [Turkey]

  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 air ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Kaan additional units [Turkey]

  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 air ...

• Transport

  Additional transport aircraft [Turkey]

  Background Requirement The Turkish Air Force (TurAF) operates a transport fleet including CN-235, C-130B/E, and A-400M aircraft. According to media sources, these airframes have rapidly ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Hermes 900 Replacement [Chile]

  Background Hermes 900 purchase According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), three Hermes 900 were ordered in 2011 and delivered in 2013.  Continued ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Anka-S (4-6) [Malaysia]

  Background First three drones Following years of exploring MALE UAVs and a few failed efforts, the RMAF clarified it wanted to acquire the three MALE ...

• Trainer

  Hurjet (1-17) [Turkey]

  Background Platform development The Turkish Executive Committee of Defence Industry (SSIK) has officially given the green light to mass production of the Hürjet trainer and ...

• Trainer

  Hurkus-II (1-15) [Turkey]

  Development Requirement The Hurkus-B was originally ordered to fulfil the Turkish Air Force's requirement for 15 new-generation basic trainer aircraft.  Development delays In January 2018, ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  Gokbey (1-20) [Turkey]

  Background Development T625 Gokbey development began in June 2013, with a contract signed between SSB and Turkish Aerospace. Development took place under the broader Turkish ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Fifth-generation fighter [Egypt]

  Background Requirement It is believed that due to the continued Israeli procurement of the F-35I fifth-generation fighter, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, that ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  T625 Gokbey follow-on order [Turkey]

  Background Development T625 Gokbey development began in June 2013, with a contract signed between SSB and Turkish Aerospace. Development took place under the broader Turkish ...

• Trainer

  Hurkus-II (16-55) [Turkey]

  Background Initial order In 2013, the Turkish Air Force ordered 15 Hurkus-B aircraft to fulfil a requirement for basic trainer aircraft. However, in 2019 at ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Anka-S (1-3) [Malaysia]

  Background Inception Malaysia's desire to acquire a MALE UAV dates back to 2009, when it announced it would be the first country in the region ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Anka-3 [Turkey]

  Background Order announcement Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu, in a statement at SAHA Istanbul’s SAHA Chat program in January 2026, said that ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  FLIT-LCA [Malaysia]

  Programme Background Malaysia released an RfI in early January 2019 seeking light combat aircraft capable of some air-to-air and full air-to-ground missions. The requirement is ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Trainer

  Hurjet

  The Hurjet is an advanced jet trainer being codeveloped by Turkish Aerospace Industries and the Kingdom of Spain in collaboration with Sierra Nevada Cooperation to meet the ...

• Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

  T70

  The T70i is a 10t utility helicopter in a military configuration that is suitable for CSAR and offshore operations. The platform is currently under development ...

• Fighter - air superiority, Fighter - multirole

  Kaan

  Kaan (previously called TF-X and MMU) is a fifth-generation stealth-twin engine air superiority fighter jet in development by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), and BAE Systems as its subcontractor. The ...

• Air: aerial targets

  Turna

  The Turna is a high-speed target drone system that was indigenously designed and produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries and entered the inventory of the Turkish armed ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  T625 Gokbey

  The T625 Gokbey is a Turkish multirole helicopter developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries. The helicopter can perform various missions, including transport, VIP transport, cargo, air ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Medallion-6000

  The Medallion-6000 series is the latest member of the CAE Medallion image generator family. It combines the feature set and image quality of previous Medallion ...

• Uncrewed aerial systems engines

  PD170

  The PD170 is a turbodiesel engine initially developed to meet the engine requirement of Turkish Aerospace Industries' indigenous Anka UAV. Development began in December 2012 ...

• Helicopter engines

  CTS800

  The CTS800, the result of the LHTEC partnership between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, provides power across a range of military and civil aircraft, including several versions ...

• Loitering munitions

  Kargi

  The Kargi is an in-development loitering munition that Lentatek has developed in collaboration with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK), Aselsan and Turkish Aerospace ...

• Trainer

  Hurkus

  Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries signed an agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries in March 2006 for the Hurkus Turkish Basic Training Aircraft development programme. Three ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Aksungur

  The Aksungur is a twin-engined MALE UAS manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Turkish Armed Forces. TAI completed the platform's maiden flight on 20 March ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  Multirole Heavy Combat Helicopter

  The Multirole Heavy Combat Helicopter is an attack helicopter being developed by Turkish Aerospace to meet the operational requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces, including air-to-ground ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Anka-3

  Unveiled in 2023, the Anka-3 MIUS or Anka-III, is a low-observable flying wing UCAV from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The UCAV has been designed to ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Rotary Wing Cargo UAV

  Displayed at Paris Air Show 2023, the Rotary Wing Cargo UAV is a cargo-carrying and ISR drone manufactured by Turkish Aerospace (TAI). Powered by a ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  AW129

  The AW129 Mangusta (Mongoose, service designation) is a tandem two-seat, twin-engine attack helicopter originally developed for the Italian Army and subsequently developed into a multirole combat ...