Etiqueta: Turkey
Germany gives the green light for Airbus to finalize the sale of 40 new Eurofighter jets to the Turkish Air Force
This week, the Turkish Air Force celebrated the news that the German government has given Airbus the green light to finalize the sale of 40 new Eurofighter jets to strengthen its combat capabilities, with approval from the other program partners already in place. The...
Turkey may evaluate transferring its Russian-origin S-400 systems to the U.S. in order to return to the F-35 stealth fighter program
In a new chapter of Turkey's quest for fifth-generation fighters, local media in the U.S. and Turkey have recently echoed a renewed proposal from the U.S. government for Turkey to return to the F-35 stealth fighter program in exchange for ceding control of its...
Turkey seeks U.S. approval for the provision of F404 engines to equip its new light fighter, the TAI Hürjet
To advance the TAI Hürjet light fighter program, the Turkish government is in the process of requesting U.S. authorization for the purchase of F404 engines, which are produced by GE Aerospace. If approved, this operation would significantly boost the development of the Turkish aircraft,...
The U.S. authorizes the sale of new RIM-116 missiles to equip Turkey’s Ada-class corvettes
The U.S. government has recently authorized the sale of new RIM-116 missiles to enhance the air defense capabilities of Turkey’s Ada-class corvettes. This transaction, which requires an investment of $90 million, was negotiated through RAM-System GmbH (RAMSYS). This was reported in a recent report...
ZM at Eurosatory – The Turkish company Aselsan presents its self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system SPAAG Korkut
Aselsan, Turkey's leading defense company, has presented for the first time abroad at the Eurosatory exhibition its self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system (SPAAG) Korkut. This event, taking place from June 17 to 21, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the company by showcasing the Korkut...
The U.S. government confirms the sale of 40 new F-16 Block 70 fighters to the Turkish Air Force
Through the social media channels of the Department of State, the United States government confirmed the sale of new F-16 Block 70 fighters to equip the Turkish Air Force. The news definitively closes a military equipment sale operation fraught with ups and downs between...
The Turkish Air Force deployed an Akinci drone to support the search and rescue operations for the President of Iran
As part of the search and rescue operation of the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisí, the Turkish Air Force provided support with a Bayraktar Akinci combat drone (UCAV) to find the crashed helicopter. It is worth remembering that the geography and weather conditions made...
Details are emerging about Turkey’s future Navy aircraft carrier
At the beginning of the year, Turkey announced its plans to advance in the design and construction of a new aircraft carrier. This news was revealed in January at the meeting of the Turkey Defense Industry Executive Committee, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....
