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’s First Armed Anka Drone To Be Delivered in 2017
The first deliveries of the Anka-S, the armed version of Turkey’s first indigenous drone, have been scheduled for 2017, the Defense Ministry has said.
Turkey Builds First Indigenous Helicopter Prototype
Turkey’s aerospace powerhouse, Turkish Aerospace Industries, has completed the construction of the first prototype of what will become the country’s first indigenous helicopter.
Turkey’s Havelsan Builds AW139 Simulator for Qatar
Turkey’s state-controlled military software concern Havelsan has built an AgustaWestland AW139 full flight simulator for the Qatari military, the company has announced.
Turkish Armor Makers in Talks to Produce 1,000 Vehicles for Qatar
The deal would be one component of a broader strategy to target Gulf, Middle Eastern and Middle Asian markets.
Turkish, Saudi Firms Sign Joint Venture
Aselsan, Turkey’s largest defense company, and Saudi Arabia’s Taqnia announced Tuesday the establishment of a joint venture.
Turkey Launches New Military Satellite
The country's president said Turkey was now targeting more advanced and more indigenous satellites.
Local Violence Boosts Turkish Armor Market
Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said his ministry would acquire a total of 2,684 vehicles for anti-terror fight before the end of this year. Of those, 231 will be armored vehicles.
Cautious Optimism in Turkey After Trump Wins US Presidential Election
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that Donald Trump’s election as the 45th president of the United States would mark a “new era,” adding that he hopes the US election will “bring favorable developments.”
Turkey’s Difficult Détente With Russia
Turkey’s always-complex zigzags between its Western allies and their respective strategic rivals are more than notorious. Russia is a case in point. A year ago Turkey and Russia were on the brink of war over Syria. Today they are in a courtship that may include critical defense and procurement cooperation.
