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.
Turkey Approves Regional Jet, Fighter Program
A top Turkish government body for procurement has approved two multibillion dollar indigenous programs; one for a regional jet and the other for a national fighter aircraft.
Turkey Says It 'Urgently' Needs Armed Drones
In a surprising move, Turkey's procurement officials have set out to "urgently" acquire an unspecified batch of armed unmanned aircraft systems.
Turkey, Ukraine Eye Joint Defense Projects
Turkey and its littoral Black Sea neighbor, Ukraine, are striving to build a strategic industrial alliance that could include cooperation across a variety of military programs.
Turks Seek Indigenous Engine Technology
Most Turkish programs in recent years have gone with the priority tag of "indigenous."
Turkey Confirms Trainer Deal with South Korea
A top Turkish official has confirmed that the country would go ahead with a planned purchase of 15 KT-1T basic trainer aircraft from South Korea.
Turkey Receives Last Upgraded F-16
The Turkish Air Force received the last of a batch of F-16 fighter jets which underwent a comprehensive upgrade program.
Syrian Scud Unveils Turk Vulnerabilities
On the morning of March 25, a Russian-made Syrian scud missile estimated to have been fired from a range of 180 kilometers exploded near the Reyhanli district in Turkey's southernmost city of Hatay, neighboring Syria
Aselsan System To Arm Croatian Patrol Boats
Turkey's Aselsan will supply its SMASH naval gun system to arm Croatian Coast Guard patrol boats.
Aselsan Signs 5 Contracts Worth $213 Million
Turkish military electronics specialist Aselsan signed five contracts with the Turkish government worth $213 million, the country's biggest defense firm announced.
Four Bidders to Race for Turk SOJ Contract
A total of four contenders will race for a Turkish contracted designed to outfit the country's aircraft with stand-off jammer (SOJ) systems.
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