IDEF 2021 News Hide
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IDEF 2021: ASFAT unveils convertible version of Hisar OPV
ASFAT's design concept envisages an extensive armament and sensor package that could be fitted to OPVs to enhance their capabilities in a conflict scenario,
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IDEF 2021: TAI reports progress on fixed- and rotary-wing programmes
CEO announces 2023 milestone plans for Hürjet, TF-X and ATAK, while programme manager confirms ASW variant of Aksungur UAV will have sonobouy deployment capability.
Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: Turkish weapon systems debut on new Turkmenistan corvette
The Dearsan-designed Deniz Han is the first ship to be equipped with Aselsan's Gökdeniz CIWS, a navalised version of the Korkut tracked SP anti-aircraft gun.
Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEF 2021: Meteksan introduces Kapan counter-drone system
Improvements to the counter-drone system centre on improved C2 software and drone detection radar.
Defence Notes
IDEF 2021: Havelsan hopes Digital Troops will transform battlefield networking
Havelsan's new networked system concept for infantry combines training, exoskeletons and integrated unmanned systems.
Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: STM details small submarine design for foreign customer
The 42m STM500 will be armed with four torpedo tubes and includes SOF infil/exfil among its intended mission sets.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey looks to next generation of fast attack craft
22nd January 2021
A new type of fast attack craft will be built domestically for the Turkish Naval Forces.
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Land Warfare
Turkish delight at two Philippine Army contracts
6th January 2021
FNSS has reaped two recent contracts in the Philippines - for armoured combat earthmovers and for one-man turrets.
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Naval Warfare
December deals reflect closer Ukrainian-Turkish ties
4th January 2021
Series of contracts includes procurement of four Ada-class corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy.
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Defence Notes
S-400 procurement implications come home to roost for Turkey
28th December 2020
The US decision to impose CAATSA sanctions brings ramifications for Turkish defence programmes, despite the defiant noises coming from Ankara.