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Air Warfare
Turkey completes first AESA radar flight test on F-16 Ozgur with drone trials imminent “within days”
26th March 2024
Turkey’s homegrown MURAD radar system has promised to enhance Turkish air combat missions, offering simultaneous air-to-air and air-to-ground functionality, enhanced target detection and EW capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Azerbaijan turns to Israeli MoD for weaponry as tensions with Armenia rise
15th March 2024
Increasing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia have prompted new military requests from Baku to Israel amid diplomatic efforts for peace.
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Air Warfare
India launches homegrown fifth-generation fighter programme despite ongoing advanced fighter engine gap
12th March 2024
New Delhi’s plans for the debut of its first AMCA fighter prototype within four and a half years have been marred by the nation’s ongoing struggle to bridge the technological gap in developing advanced fighter jet engines.
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Land Warfare
PT Pindad hands over first Harimau tanks to Indonesian Army
11th March 2024
The Indonesian National Armed Forces received 52 vehicles during a ceremony in Jakarta including Pandur IIs, Anoa APCs, and Maung and Komodo light tactical vehicles.
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Air Warfare
Turkey inches closer to F-16 fighter deal
4th March 2024
The majority of US senators have declared their support for the sale of F-16s to Turkey despite concerns regarding the country’s past military behaviour, thereby emphasising the importance of the US in fulfilling its commitments to NATO allies and enhancing Turkey’s military capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey celebrates milestone in national submarine steel production
20th February 2024
Turkey’s attempts to construct indigenous submarine projects has taken a step closer to reality with the delivery of domestically manufactured steel for submarines.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2024: Pratt extends Singapore engine site
19th February 2024
The expansion has underscored Pratt & Whitneys commitment to enhancing industrial capacity in the Asia Pacific region.
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Land Warfare
First two improved Turkish M60T tanks handed over
16th February 2024
The M60Ts, upgraded versions of the M60A3s, were delivered between 2007 and 2010. The latest upgrade followed a rolling programme of upgrades which have included Aselsan SARP RWS, Yamgoz situational awareness cameras, a TLUS laser warning receiver and a Pulat APS completed in 2020.
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Air Warfare
Azerbaijan completes Turkish Akinci drone procurement
16th February 2024
The exact number of Akinci drones acquired by Azerbaijan has remained undisclosed, but estimates suggested the purchase of two or three HALE units.
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Naval Warfare
Ecuador turns to local shipyard and international suppliers for military platforms
15th February 2024
As Ecuador attempts to combat so-called “terrorist networks”, the country has turned to the US and Turkey for equipment, while domestic construction and acquisition of new naval platforms has remained a slow process.
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Defence Notes
World Defense Show 2024: The show’s second iteration adapts to a changing world
13th February 2024
Saudi Arabia’s welcomed the return of the World Defense Show with the event’s heavy focus on vehicles and CUS systems reflecting ongoing conflicts and the priorities of many national programmes.
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Air Warfare
Is Turkey’s potential return to the F-35 programme aligned with evolving defence priorities?
7th February 2024
While the US remained open to Turkey’s potential reintegration into the F-35 programme, recent developments suggest the possibility that Turkey’s evolving strategic priorities and indigenous defence initiatives may question the necessity of the F-35.
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Air Warfare
US approves F-16 deal for Turkey and F-35 package for Greece
27th January 2024
An historic day for US military sales to two Mediterranean powers will have a major impact on the region’s air power dynamics as deals worth a total of more than $31 billion were approved by the US government.
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Land Warfare
Hungary builds up armoured vehicle capability
26th January 2024
Hungary has been enhancing its armoured vehicle capability with various models from German and Turkish defence companies, including the Lynx IFV, the Leopard 2A7HU MBT and the Panther KF-51 MBT.
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Land Warfare
New bridges ordered for British Army
26th January 2024
The UK MoD has awarded a contract to provide replacements for the Royal Engineers' General Support Bridge systems as part of project Tyro.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
Multirole Fighter (Turkey)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Turkey had already paid $1.4 billion into the programme, while its defence industry has ploughed significant sums into ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Reis Class [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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Fighter - multirole
F-16V (Turkey)
Programme Background 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 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Rwanda)
Programme Background In October 2021, online reports emerged linking Rwanda with Baykar's TB2 drone. It was reported that the RFF's ongoing experience conducting military operations in ...
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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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Frigates
Bangladesh Frigate Programme
Programme Background As part of the Armed Forces Goal 2030 modernisation programme, the Bangladesh Navy is aiming to build its new warships indigenously instead of using ...
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Corvettes
PN MILGEM Corvettes [Pakistan]
Programme Background Timeline The Ada-class is Turkey's first indigenous developed and built ship project under the MILGEM project. The project aimed at designing and building ...
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Fighter - multirole
JF-17 Azerbaijan
According to the media reports, alternative sensor and munition procurement opportunities from Turkey and South Africa, which Baku has strong strong ties with, offer a ...
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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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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
Akinci (Turkey)
Programme Background Unveiled at TEKOFEST Istanbul Aviation, Space and Technology Festival in September 2019,m Akinci completed its first flight in December 2019. In June 2021, Haluk Bakraktar, ...
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Tanks
Harimau Medium Tank (Indonesia)
Programme Background According to plans outlined for Phase 3 of the Indonesian Army's modernisation programme, 106 Harimau will be procured between 2020 and 2024. This ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Qatar)
Programme Background In 2018 at DIMDEX, it was revealed that Qatar had bought six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs from Turkey. The deal also included three ground control stations, ...
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Military helicopters - attack
T129B - Forecast (Philippines)
Programme Background The Philippines has been waiting some time for T129s from Turkish Aerospace. The type was selected in November 2018, but it was not ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
Akinci (Ukraine)
Programme Background Two Export Contracts In January 2022, the Daily Sabah reported that Baykar had "recently" signed its first export contract for the Akinci. Haluk Bayraktar ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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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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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Fixed wing aircraft engines
PW127F turboprop
The Pratt and Whitney Canada PW127F turboprop was certified in 1996 and powers ATR 72 and ATR 42 aircraft which are used as maritime patrol aircraft ...
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Amphibious assault ships
Anadolu Class LHD
The Anadolu class consists of one Multipurpose Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) being built for the Turkish Navy, TCG Anadolu. The vessel was commissioned in April 2023. The contract ...
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Artillery rockets, Surface-to-surface missiles
TRG-300
The TRG-300 'Tiger' is a guided surface-to-surface missile developed by Turkey. According to manufacturer Roketsan, the TRG-300 Missile is capable of hitting target points between ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 24
The Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 24 is an interceptor craft designed by Yonca Onuk JV. Available in Special Operations and Fast Attack versions, a ...
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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 ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Type 214
Type 214 submarines are a German design that builds upon the Type 209 and is in service with four countries - Greece, Portugal, South Korea ...
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Land: vehicle simulators
TACOS
The TACOS Tank Gunnery and Combat Simulator is primarily intended for gunnery training as well as control and coordination of fire skills required of tank ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
AIFV
The Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) was developed by FMC Corporation as an alternative to the M2 Bradley. The tracked platform is based on the M113A1 ...
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Air: Displays
VMFD-810
The VFMD-810 is an LCD multi-function display developed by Aselsan. The 12.1" colour screen is part of the company's Integrated Modular Avionics System designed for ...
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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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AEW&C
737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)
The Boeing 737 AEW&C; is based on Boeing’s 737-700 commercial aeroplane. It is used for airspace surveillance and battle management. It is operated by three ...
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Sniper rifles
Istiglal IST-14.5
The Istiglal IST-14.5 is a 14.5mm anti-materiel rifle in production since 2008. It has been exported to Pakistan and Turkey. The Istiglal is equipped 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 ...