Turkey

By Tony Osborne
Greece and Turkey have joined the growing number of NATO alliance and non-alliance nations to sign up to the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Ankara finally secures approval for new F-16s, but Athens will receive the long-desired F-35 first.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Turkey’s domestically developed air-to-air missiles, Bozdoğan and Gökdoğan, are being readied for acceptance testing by the Turkish Air Force.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Turkish uncrewed air system developer Baykar says its new Bayraktar TB3 uncrewed air system has demonstrated flight endurance of 32 hr.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler has confirmed the country’s interest in a potential acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoons.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish uncrewed aircraft systems developer Baykar has begun initial ground tests of its latest platform, the Bayraktar TB3.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Sweden’s government appears to be softening its stance toward a potential transfer of Saab Gripen combat aircraft to Ukraine.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Turkish government has called for a more effective deconfliction mechanism for air operations over Syria after a U.S. combat aircraft shot down a UAS.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The incident highlights the dangers of fighting in Northern Syria, where Syrian rebels and American forces are fighting ISIS amidst broader regional conflicts.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam aims to have the first terminal at the future Long Thanh International Airport built within 39 months.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Video appears to show the Rocketsan-developed sounding rocket being tube-launched from a new launch site on Turkey’s westernmost Black Sea coast.
Space

By Tony Osborne
Turkish uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer Baykar is to undertake research and development activities in Pakistan under a new project led by the Pakistan Air Force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Baykar-developed UAS and their associated weapons and sensors will be produced in Saudi Arabia under new export agreements between Ankara and Riyadh.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Just days after Azerbaijan was inducted into the Kaan combat aircraft program, Turkey is planning to begin negotiations with Pakistan to do the same.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Azerbaijan has joined Turkey as a development partner for the Kaan indigenous combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace is to lead an upgrade program for Azerbaijan’s Sukhoi Su-25 “Frogfoot” ground-attack aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkey has launched the production phase of an upgrade program for the country’s long-serving F-16s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is promoting its FA-50 light fighter’s long-term aftermarket program to the Polish Air Force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Neither the contract’s value nor the number of Akinci systems ordered by the Middle Eastern country have been made public.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
France will provide Ukraine with MBDA-made Scalp missiles, which are essentially the same as the Storm Shadow missiles already transferred by the UK.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Kuwait has finalized a deal to acquire the Turkish-developed Baykar Bayraktar TB2 armed uncrewed aircraft system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish industry appears to be advancing efforts to integrate indigenously developed weaponry on the Sukhoi Su-25.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The remarks show that Menendez does not expect the White House to approve the sale of F-16s to Turkey in an exchange for Sweden's NATO membership.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace currently plans to deliver the first three helicopters to Turkey’s military police, the Jandarma, this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkey has named a former air force F-16 pilot as its first astronaut.
Space