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News - turkey

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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, ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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, ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...