• Defence Helicopter

  Heli-Expo 2014: Sikorsky finally receives Turkish Black Hawk contract

  25th February 2014

  After almost three years of protracted contract negotiations, Sikorsky has finally come to an agreement with Turkey for the production of 109 Black Hawk helicopters. …

• Digital Battlespace

  SGA14: Companies compete for F-16 upgrade prospects at Singapore Airshow

  12th February 2014

  The regional fight for F-16 upgrade programmes continued at the Singapore Airshow with Lockheed Martin, Boeing and BAE Systems all touting their solutions.  At the …

• Digital Battlespace

  Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft delivered to Turkey

  10th February 2014

  The first Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft (AEW&C) for the Turkish armed forces has been delivered by Boeing to Konya Air Base …

• Defence Helicopter

  Libya interested in T129 helicopter

  10th January 2014

  Libyan interest in the T129 attack helicopter emerged during Prime Minister Ali Zeidan’s visit to Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities in Turkey on 3 January.  …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Global Hawk in Philippine disaster relief efforts

  6th January 2014

  The US Air Force (USAF) deployed a Global Hawk Block 30 UAV in support of international humanitarian assistance and relief efforts following Typhoon Haiyan in …

• Defence Helicopter

  Pakistan to collaborate with Turkey on T-129

  20th December 2013

  The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has signed a work share agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries, paving the way for any future Pakistani purchase of the T-129 …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  TAF Anka crashes during operational testing

  12th December 2013

  The Turkish Air Force’s (TAF’s) Anka UAV crashed during operational flight testing due to unforeseen circumstances that are yet to be revealed, officials have stated. …

• Defence Helicopter

  Dubai 2013: Middle East offers opportunities for growth

  18th November 2013

  Strong purchasing power in the Middle East is driving companies to increase their footprint in the region as they  look to boost international sales in …

• Defence Notes

  EADS reports higher revenues

  15th November 2013

  EADS has announced higher revenues and profits for the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period last year.  ‘Revenue has increased by …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman receives funding for more USAF Global Hawks

  12th November 2013

  Northrop Grumman has received $114 million in advance funding from the US Air Force (USAF) to build three additional RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Turkish Anka purchase confirmed

  1st November 2013

  Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has been awarded a contract to deliver ten Anka MALE UAVs to the Turkish Air Force (TAF). The Undersecretariat for the …

• Land Warfare

  Turkey selects Chinese missile defence system

  2nd October 2013

  In an unexpected move, Turkey has selected a Chinese firm as the preferred bidder for its Turkish Long Range Air and Missile Defence System (T-LORAMIDS) …

• Land Warfare

  The Armored Group announces new BATT vehicle deliveries

  30th September 2013

  The Armored Group (TAG) has announced that it has recently delivered its Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport (BATT) vehicle to unnamed customers in Senegal and Nigeria. …

• Military Logistics

  French Air Force plans for A400M future

  30th September 2013

  The French procurement agency (DGA) used a ceremony to mark delivery of the first A400M transport aircraft to the French Air Force in Seville on …

• Defence Helicopter

  Sagem to develop new MPME version for French Army

  24th September 2013

  Sagem will supply a new version of the MPME (Module de Préparation de Missions) mission planning system for the French military’s Tiger HAD (support & …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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, ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...