Burak Ege Bekdil
Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.
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Turkey’s Baykar to spend $100 million on Ukraine drone production
Company executives profess to view the war-torn country as a long-term, strategic partner rather than a short-term market.
Turkish firm developing country’s first unmanned helicopter
Turkey's Titra said it plans to produce 10 Alpin uncrewed helicopters per year, in addition to 250 kamikaze drones.
Turkey, Kazakhstan deepen relations in space tech, drone production
A new memorandum of understanding calls for the co-production of satellites and subsystems, including space-observation capabilities.
Aselsan, Sefine team up again on uncrewed electronic warfare vessel
The Marlin SIDA was developed by a partnership between Aselsan, Turkey’s biggest defense company and Sefine, a privately owned shipyard.
Turkey sends 50 mine-resistant vehicles to Ukraine, with more expected
The delivery of the Kirpi vehicles was the result of a government agreement, rather than a deal between Ukraine and BMC, which makes the Kirpi.
US holds fire on reports of Turkey’s second S-400 shipment
The U.S. warned against further engagement with Russia’s defense sector amid reports Turkey will move forward with a second S-400 batch.
Turkey’s defense industry eyes export expansion as government navigates geopolitical stage
Joint efforts with Ukraine; emerging markets in Africa; exports reaching all-time highs. The Turkish defense industry has been incredibly busy, but it's not all good news for the marketplace.
TAI inks helicopter, trainer aircraft deals with African nations
Turkish Aerospace Industries has announced new deals to export its helicopter gunships and trainer aircraft to two African countries.
Turkey nearing $4 billion in annual defense exports
“The rise in exports, which came after two years of decline during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, should be attributed primarily to aerospace, and home-made drones in particular," one Turkish analyst said.
Turkey officially launches competition for TF-X fighter engine
Find out who is already bidding for the program, and what companies are expected to join the race.
Turkey selects Leonardo’s AW119T to train helo pilots
Turkish Land Forces Command will use the 15 helicopters purchased under the contract.
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