Turkey – Page 5 – The Defense Post

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10 February

Arms

A Tatra Force military truck equipped with Aselsan Korkut air defense system

Excalibur, Aselsan Launch European Joint Venture

Czech defense contractor Excalibur International and Turkey’s state-owned Aselsan have teamed up to launch an European-based joint venture to expand their international reach.

9 February

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Ethan M. Encarnacion

Turkey Builds Next-Gen Armored Carrier for High-Risk Battlefields

A Turkish firm is adding another member to its vehicle lineup with an armored personnel carrier built to meet the demands of modern battlefields.

9 February

Africa

Jodesz Gavilan

Turkey, Egypt Sign $350M Defense Pact to Boost Arms and Joint Production

Turkey has agreed to a $350-million defense cooperation package with Egypt that will expand military supply ties and establish joint defense production capacity in North Africa.

6 February

Business

Eurofighter Typhoon, the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft available on the market today, built by a four-nation European consortium including BAE Systems. It provides 24/7 year-round protection of the UK’s sovereign airspace on Quick Reaction Alert and is regularly deployed on air policing missions to protect Baltic airspace, operating at extremely high readiness no matter what the conditions. Image shows the Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team at the Southport Air Show. For further details on

Ronald Watkins

Babcock, Aselsan to Explore Electronic Warfare Training System for RAF

UK firm Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan will jointly explore options to support the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training need.

3 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

KARGU strike drones hit targets during a test in Turkey.

Jodesz Gavilan

STM Conducts Turkey’s First Live-Fire Swarm Drone Strike

STM has successfully conducted Turkey’s first live-ammunition swarm drone strike, demonstrating autonomous coordinated attacks on multiple targets.

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30 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey to Offer Mediation on US-Iran Tensions, Weighs Border Measures

Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's foreign minister on Friday, officials said.

28 January

Middle East

Jodesz Gavilan

NATO Taps Turkey’s Aselsan for Air Defense IFF Tech

NATO has awarded Turkish defense company Aselsan a three‑year contract to supply IFF interrogator systems for man‑portable air defense systems.

27 January

Europe

Remote-controlled counter-drone system displayed in Turkey, featuring a stabilized mount, ammunition feed, and multi-barrel cannon during an outdoor defense exhibition.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Turkey’s Latest Counter-Drone System ‘Fires 3,000 Rounds Per Minute’

Turkey is introducing a new deterrent for hostile unmanned aerial vehicles: a remotely controlled weapon system reportedly capable of unleashing 3,000 rounds per minute.

21 January

Business