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Naval Warfare
Dynamic Mongoose 2018 concludes
11th July 2018
NATO has concluded its Dynamic Mongoose 2018 submarine warfare exercise in the North Atlantic Ocean.The exercise involved personnel, two submarines, seven surface ships and three …
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan buys corvette quartet from Turkey
10th July 2018
The Pakistan Navy (PN) ordered four 2,300t Ada-class corvettes from Turkish company STM on 5 July. This purchase, rumoured to be worth some $1 billion, …
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Naval Warfare
ESSM Block 2 completes flight test
9th July 2018
NATO’s Seasparrow Project Office has conducted a successful flight test of the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2, intercepting a BQM-74E aerial target, NAVSEA …
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Defence Notes
NATO chief congratulates Erdogan on Turkey election win
25th June 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on 25 June congratulated Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election, but stressed the alliance was founded on ‘core values’ …
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Defence Notes
Turkey gets first F-35 delivery from US
22nd June 2018
The US delivered its first shipment of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey on 21 June, despite tensions with the country and US lawmakers' opposition. …
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Defence Notes
NATO leaders fear Trump crisis at key summit
9th July 2018
NATO leaders face a major threat to the credibility of their military alliance at their summit this week - not from traditional foe Russia, but …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2018: What could replace the UK’s AWACS?
10th July 2018
One of the key talking points at this year’s Farnborough air show will be the Royal Air Force’s growing desire to replace its ageing E-3D …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurosatory 2018: New sensor suite for NH90 special operations
15th June 2018
Shephard understands that a total ten NH90 aircraft will be outfitted with a new sensor suite for French Special Forces operations. A nose cone for …
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Defence Notes
Turkey says 3 soldiers killed in Iraq clashes with Kurdish rebels
31st May 2018
Three Turkish soldiers were killed Thursday in clashes with fighters from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, the army said. 'Three of …
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Defence Notes
UK jet expert held over 'Chinese plot for military secrets'
14th June 2018
British police confirmed on 14 June they had arrested a man under the Official Secrets Act amid reports of a feared Chinese plot against F-35B …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: GDELS unveils new configurations for ASCOD
11th June 2018
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is showcasing two new configurations for its ASCOD tracked platform at this year’s Eurosatory, including a new 120mm ‘tank …
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Defence Notes
Turkey detains 150 soldiers over alleged coup links
11th May 2018
Turkish police on 11 May detained 150 soldiers over suspected links to the movement Ankara blames for the 2016 failed coup, state media reported. The …
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Naval Warfare
Tunisian Navy bolstered with locally built patrol boats
21st May 2018
Tunisian ship builder, Société de Constructions Industrielles Navales (SCIN), launched a locally built 27m patrol boat, the Kerkouanne, in early May in the town of …
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Naval Warfare
Teledyne Gavia upgrades Turkish Navy AUVs
17th May 2018
Teledyne Gavia has delivered Blueview MB2250 modules and associated PDS software for all Gavia AUVs operated by the Turkish Navy Mine Countermeasures (MCM) command in …
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Military Logistics
Ukraine, Turkey to jointly build An-188
9th May 2018
Ukraine and Turkey have teamed up to implement a joint project to build Antonov An-188 military transport aircraft, Ukroboronprom announced on 3 May. The project …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, 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 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, 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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Reis Class (1-6) [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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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT Follow-On (NATO)
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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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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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Rwanda]
Programme Background Media Links In October 2021, online reports emerged linking Rwanda with Baykar's TB2 drone. It was reported that the RFF's ongoing experience conducting military ...
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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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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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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Ada Class Corvettes (3-4) [Ukraine]
It was announced in December 2020 that Ukraine had ordered an undisclosed number of corvettes from Turkey. It was later disclosed that the December 2020 ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Ada Class Corvettes (3-4) [Ukraine]
It was announced in December 2020 that Ukraine had ordered an undisclosed number of corvettes from Turkey. It was later disclosed that the December 2020 ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | New Generation Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Turkey]
The Turkish Nay is seeking a New Generation Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to replace turboprop-powered ATR-72-600 and CN-235 aircraft. Turkey intends to commission jet engine-powered ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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EO/IR systems
AREOS
AREOS (Airborne Recce Observation System) is a standoff reconnaissance system designed for tactical and strategic missions. The pod integrates digital technology in its sensor and ...
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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, ...
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Mine-protected vehicles
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 ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
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 ...
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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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Frigates
Koni Class (Project 1159)
Koni (Project 1159) frigates, as well as serving with the USSR, were sold to Algeria, Bulgaria, Cuba, East Germany, Libya and Yugoslavia. All have been ...
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Self-propelled guns
Dana-M1 CZ
The Dana was developed in the 1970s by Konštrukta Trencín to provide the Czechoslovakian government with a locally built alternative to Soviet artillery systems. More ...
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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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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
Puma 4x4
The Puma family of 4x4 and 6x6 light armoured vehicles was developed by CIO to meet the requirements of the Italian Army. The first prototype ...
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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 ...