The MİDLAS Vertical Launch System (VLS), developed by Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan, successfully launched the HİSAR-D RF Missile for the first time from TCG Istanbul (F-515), the lead ship of… Continue reading "Turkish Frigate Successfully Launches First SAM from the MİDLAS Vertical Launch System"
Last week, Qatar’s Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Turkish Dearsan Shipyard to supply two FAC 50 ships to the Emirati Navy. The signing ceremony was attended by Qatar… Continue reading "Turkish Dearsan Shipyard To Build Two FAC 50 Ships For The Qatari Emiri Navy"
The 2×850 horsepower (HP) C configuration of the Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned aerial vehicle, developed by Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar, successfully completed its first flight. On February 24, the third variant… Continue reading "The Bayraktar AKINCI-C Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Successfully Completes Its First Flight Test"
Hungary’s parliament voted to approve Sweden’s membership of NATO on Monday, ending the country’s status as the sole member of NATO yet to approve Sweden’s application to join the alliance.… Continue reading "Hungary’s Parliament Finally Votes To Approve Swedish NATO Membership"
The Hungarian government has placed an order for the purchase of four more Gripen Cs for the Hungarian Air Force. The announcement was made following a Friday meeting between Hungarian… Continue reading "Hungary Orders Four More Gripen Cs During Swedish Prime Minister’s Visit"
The Turkish Armed Forces received the first batch of modernized M-60T Main Battle Tanks through the “TİYK – M60T” program launched by the Turkish Defense Industries Agency (SSB). The delivery… Continue reading "The Turkish Armed Forces Receive The First Batch of Modernized M-60T Tanks"
On February 6, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) put into service the first two T129 ATAK Attack Helicopters procured from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) at a ceremony held at the… Continue reading "Nigerian Air Force Puts Its First Two T129 ATAK Attack Helicopters Into Service"
On February 3, the Estonian Ministry of Defence announced that the 80-million-Euro ($86 million) military aid package approved in December 2023 had been successfully delivered to Ukraine. According to the… Continue reading "Estonian Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles Have Arrived in Ukraine"
On January 19, the Turkish Naval Forces commissioned four new naval platforms, including the TCG İSTANBUL Frigate, TCG DERYA Maritime Supply and Combat Support Ship, TCG ÜTĞM ARİF EKMEKÇİ Logistics… Continue reading "Turkish Naval Forces Commission Four New Naval Platforms"
North Macedonia has decided to replace its current Soviet-made Mi-8/17 helicopters with Italian Leonardo’s AW169 and AW149 helicopters. North Macedonian Defense Minister Slavjanka Petrovska announced this decision in an interview… Continue reading "North Macedonia To Procure AW169 and AW149 Helicopters From Leonardo"