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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft delivers VVIP S-92 helicopters to RTAF
18th May 2011
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered three VVIP S-92 helicopters to the Royal Thai Air Force, introducing the first high-end LifePort medical system into an S-92 …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEF 2011: Sikorsky reveals plans for a new light twin helicopter
12th May 2011
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Sikorsky are working together on the development of a new light twin helicopter, which will fill a gap in the …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEF 2011: SNC and TAI sign co-operation agreement
12th May 2011
US-based electronic systems company Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking to expand its footprint in the Middle East and Africa with the signing of a …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEF 2011: Black Hawk contract brings windfall for Turkish industry
12th May 2011
Sikorsky’s domestic work-share commitments as part of its winning bid for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program (TUHP) are predicted to generate $8 billion in revenue …
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2011: Turkish MBT prototype unveiled at IDEF
12th May 2011
The newest main battle tank (MBT) prototype for the Turkish Armed forces has been unveiled this week at IDEF 2011 in Istanbul by Otokar. If …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEF 2011: Turkey nears Chinook agreement
11th May 2011
Boeing believes it is ‘very close’ to settling on an offset package with Turkey for the purchase of six CH-47F Chinook helicopters for the Turkish …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEF 2011: T129 project hits its targets
11th May 2011
Project officials are confident that the crash of an A129 Mangusta attack helicopter in March 2010 has caused no delay to the Turkish T129 Attack …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEF 2011: EADS Cassidian and TAI sign Talarion MoU
11th May 2011
EADS Cassidian has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Talarion UAV programme at a ceremony at IDEF 2011 …
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2011: New Turkish Leopard 2 Upgrade solution
10th May 2011
Aselsan has unveiled its new Leopard 2 upgrade solution at IDEF in Istanbul, offering significant capability enhancements to Turkey’s Leopard 2A4 main battle tank. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Turkey selects Sikorsky aircraft for 109 Black Hawk helicopter program
25th April 2011
Sikorsky Aircraft has announced that the Defense Industry Executive Committee (DIEC) has selected Sikorsky for a contract involving 109 derivative Black Hawk helicopters for multi-mission …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland 'disappointed' over Turkish utility helicopter decision
22nd April 2011
AgustaWestland says it is disappointed after the Turkish government awarded its Utility Helicopter Programme (TUHP) contract to Sikorsky. The $3.5 billion contract was announced by …
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Defence Notes
Sea Air Space 2011: Raytheon outlines growth path for ESSM
13th April 2011
NATO countries operating the maritime Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) have expressed an interest in an extended range variant to compete with earlier derivations of the …
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Military Logistics
A400M contract amendment finalised with customer nations
7th April 2011
EADS and Airbus welcome the conclusion of contract amendment negotiations with OCCAR and the seven A400M launch customer nations. The contract amendment was signed today …
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Defence Helicopter
FRCSE team makes emergency helo repairs on deployed ship
28th March 2011
An In-Service Repair (ISR) Field Team from Fleet Readiness Center Southeast returned home Feb. 27 after repairing a cracked helicopter aft transmission support beam aboard …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Mission accomplished, robots await verdict
12th November 2010
Five teams of super-smart robots have safely returned to base after carrying out a daunting mission in the finale of the Multi Autonomous Ground-robotic International …
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 - MALE
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 ...
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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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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-Turkey
Turkey has become the second country to receive the new-generation A400M airlifter, with the first of ten aircraft handed over by Airbus Defence and Space ...
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 ...