Turkish Aerospace Industries
Erdoğan unveils infrastructure plans for earthquake zone
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has unveiled plans to rejuvenate earthquake-affected areas, focusing on infrastructure development, housing and employment initiatives.
Addressing the media, Erdoğan highlighted the government's commitment to fostering growth and stability in regions struck by earthquakes.
Defense sector’s exports climb to $5.6 billion last year
The Turkish defense and aerospace industry's exports climbed to an all-time high of $5.55 billion last year.
The industry's export revenues increased by 27 percent in 2023 from 2022, capturing a 2.3 percent share in Türkiye's total exports last year.
In 2023, the country's exports hit a record $255.8 billion, rising from $254.2 billion in 2022.
Türkiye's new stealth drone Anka-3 performs maiden flight
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced the successful maiden flight of the Anka-3, a flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ).
Erdoğan, taking to X on Dec. 28, expressed his optimism regarding the Anka-3's potential contributions.
Turkey seeks to use F-16 engines in own fighter planes
Turkey has requested permission from the US to co-produce GE Aerospace engines used in F-16 jets, with an aim to deploy them in the TAI Kaan, its own domestically produced fighter plane, Bloomberg has reported.
4 Turkish firms among top 100 arms companies
With a combined arms revenue of $5.5 billion, four Turkish companies, namely Aselsan, Baykar, Turkish Aerospace Industries and Roketsan, have made it to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's (SIPRI) Top 100 list for 2022 — two more than in 2021.
Baykar (ranked 76th) and Roketsan (ranked 100th) entered the Top 100 for the first time.
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Four Turkish companies on Top 100 defense firms list
Four Turkish companies have made it to the prestigious Defense News 100 list for 2023, all climbing up on the ladder from the previous year's rankings with three of them climbing from the previous year while one entering the list for the first time.
Türkiye to modernize F16s into 'viper level' warplanes by 2030
The Turkish Air Force Command plans to modernize 165 F16 jets with block levels of 30, 40 and 50, gradually transforming them into powerful viper level warplanes by the year 2030, local media has reported.
The move comes as part of Türkiye's efforts to bolster its air combat capabilities in the face of potential weaknesses resulting from its exclusion from the F35 program.
Havelsan showcases unmanned sea vehicle
Çaka, a kamikaze-diving unmanned sea vehicle developed by Havelsan, has taken center stage at Türkiye's 16th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), capturing the attention of many participants.
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T-925 multi-purpose helicopter to take off next year
The T-925 Heavy Class Utility Helicopter, which was unveiled at Türkiye's 16th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) and is capable of carrying both weapons and passengers, will take flight for the first time next year, says the general manager of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ).
Chad receives new aircraft, UAVs from Türkiye
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has announced the delivery of three Hürkuş basic trainer aircraft and two Anka unmanned aerial vehicles to Chad.
In a video posted by the Chadian Defense Ministry, the Armée de l'Air Tchadienne (Chad Air Force) showcased the new equipment to President Mahamat Déby.
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