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Naval Warfare
USN awards LRIP contract for ESSM weapons
27th August 2019
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $190 million low-rate initial production contract for Block 2 versions of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM). Block 2 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ukraine and Turkey agree to collaborate on new UAV
13th August 2019
Ukraine’s state-owned Ukrspetsexport agency has formed a joint venture with Turkey’s Baykar Defense unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, while will lead to the two nations cooperating …
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Land Warfare
Turkey receives first delivery of Russian S-400
12th July 2019
Turkey has received the first batch of Russia's S-400 missile defence system, despite repeated warnings from its United States NATO ally against the purchase. ‘The …
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Defence Notes
US senator says Libya shipments could end UAE arms sales
3rd July 2019
A Democratic senator warned 2 July that the United States could cut off arms sales to the UAE if proven that it shipped US missiles …
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Defence Notes
Erdogan says US refusal to deliver F-35 jets would be 'robbery'
4th July 2019
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey said it would be 'robbery' for the US to deny Turkey the F-35 fighter jets it has bought, according …
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Military Logistics
A400M operators sign multinational support contract
2nd July 2019
Airbus has signed the new A400M Global Support Step 2 contract with the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), which is the first support contract …
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Defence Notes
Turkey says to produce S-500s with Russia after S-400 missile deal
20th May 2019
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 18 May said Turkey and Russia would jointly produce S-500 defence systems after Ankara's controversial purchase of the S-400 …
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Defence Notes
Libya air strikes point to possible UAE involvement, says UN report
7th May 2019
United Nations experts are investigating missile strikes near Libya's capital that were fired likely using Chinese-made drones and point to possible involvement by the United …
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Military Logistics
Gravitek opens new facility in Turkey
2nd May 2019
Gravitek has opened a new facility in Turkey for the production of blast protection seating solutions for the armoured vehicle market, the company announced on …
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Land Warfare
Australia resuscitates howitzer ambitions
19th May 2019
Australia is again on the hunt for a new self-propelled howitzer (SPH), seven years after it abruptly cancelled the Project Land 17 Phase 2 tender …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEF 2019: New competitor enters Turkish UGV market
30th April 2019
First time exhibitor and recently formed Turkish company Oguzkagan is showcasing a range of new UGVs at IDEF 2019 that it says it has designed …
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2019: Turkish defence industry serious about green power
1st May 2019
Hybrid and electric power is gaining traction in Turkey with two of the nation’s defence companies displaying green vehicles at IDEF 2019 recognising high potential …
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Defence Notes
Clashes rage in Libya despite UN truce call
8th April 2019
Fighting raged south of Libya's capital on 7 April despite a UN call for a two-hour ceasefire, as forces of strongman Khalifa Haftar and the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
France joins maritime unmanned systems project
18th April 2019
NATO has announced that France has joined a multinational effort to cooperate on the development of maritime unmanned systems. Launched in October 2018, the project …
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Defence Notes
Erdogan says Russia missile deal to go ahead after US suspension
8th April 2019
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 5 April vowed to go ahead with a deal to purchase Russian missiles despite Washington's suspension of Turkey's participation in …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 - 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 - MALE
MQ-9A Reaper (7-8) [Italy]
Background Initial purchases (1-6) The Italian Air Force acquired four MQ-9A Reapers in the Block 1 standard in 2008. A further two UAVs were acquired ...
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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
F-35A [Turkey]
Background Programme involvement Turkish involvement in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme began in the early 2000s, with the country's participation beginning in the concept demonstration ...
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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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ISR/special mission
MC-27J [Algeria]
Programme Background Algeria has a long standing ISR aircraft requirement to support its Beech 1900 fleet comprised of six aircraft. The new ISR fleet is ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT Follow-On [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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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
LPD replacements [Turkey]
Background Turkey currently operates 5 LSTs, two Bayraktar-class, two Sarucabey-class and one Osmangazi-class. Defence Insight has identified that the Sarucabey-class LSTs are expected begin to ...
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Submarines: nuclear/attack
Nukden SSN [Turkey]
Background Requirements Turkey aims to procure SSNs to support its foreign policy aim to grow as a global power and increase its deterrence against regional ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Reis Class (1-6) [Turkey]
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 are ...
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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 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M [Turkey]
Background OCCAR The Turkish A400M order was placed through the organisation for joint armament and cooperation (OCCAR), a six nation development and production programme. OCCAR's ...
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Amphibious assault ships
TCG Anadolu LHD [Turkey]
Background TCG Anadolu is a Multipurpose Assault Ship (LHD) built by Sedef in Tuzla for the Turkish Navy. The vessel, which is the single largest ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Turkey]
Background Requirement Turkish Air Force ordered 100 F-35A aircraft as a partner nation, however, the country was removed from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme in ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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 an ...
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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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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, MPVs - 4x4
Jais MRAP
The Jais 4x4 and 6x6 are Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles from the UAE's NIMR. Formally known as both the RG35 and N35, the Jais ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini
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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
