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 detains 26 suspects over defense industry espionage charges
The Turkish police announced the detentions, which took place in five different provinces. An anti-terror court released seven suspects and ruled for the arrest of 19.
Two Saudi companies to produce Turkish drones
Intra Defense Technologies and Advanced Electronics Company will produce the Karayel-SU under license from the Vestel Savunma.
Here’s how much one future TF-X fighter jet will cost Turkey
The maker of the TF-X also has plans to install a Ukrainian engine on its new Atak II-class T929 helicopter.
Pakistan extends delayed T129 helo deal with Turkey — again
A diplomatic row between the United States and Turkey is continuing to jeopardize a planned procurement by Pakistan.
Turkey eyes directed-energy weapons as key priority
Turkey’s top military commanders are pushing to prioritize directed-energy weapon programs following a decade’s worth of industry development in the field, a senior military officer has told Defense News.
At long last, Turkey’s Altay tank finds an engine from South Korea
The Altay program has faced delays due to a lack of access to significant components like the engine, transmission and armor.
Turkey’s Baykar begins designing AI-powered combat drone
The artificial intelligence-powered aircraft will be able to perform missions for five hours, and will be connected to a satellite communications data network.
Turkey hopes new engine deal will power future TF-X fighter jet
Turkey’s procurement agency has commissioned a local company to develop critical technologies for an engine that the government hopes will power its first indigenous fighter jet.
Turkey-Gulf détente may boost Turkish exports
As relations among Mideast neighbors improve, will Turkey see more opportunities for defense exports?
