Qatar reportedly planning to procure S-400 SAM from Russia
Qatar’s Ambassador to Russia was quoted stating that Doha was in “advanced negotiations” with Moscow for the S-400 long-range air defence system
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Aselsan begins production of airburst ammunition for Korkut SPAAG
Aselsan has begun the serial production of 35-mm airburst rounds for the Aselsan Korkut self-propelled anti-air gun (SPAAG) systems ordered by Turkey.
Qatar increases Hawk trainer purchase from BAE Systems
Qatar has increased its Hawk lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) order from BAE Systems from six to nine aircraft, adding to its multi-billion aircraft purchase from the UK.
Aselsan, Roketsan & TÜBİTAK SAGE sign onto Turkey’s air defence program
Aselsan has signed accords with fellow Turkish companies Roketsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE to implement the long-range air defence program commissioned by the SSM
Turkish Government invites bids for F-35 system integration contract
The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has invited bids for integrating the F-35 Lightning II to the Turkey’s Air Force Information System (HVBS)
Saudi Arabia could claim FS56 FAC it originally planned for Lebanon
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to taking-over the CMN FS56 fast attack craft it had originally bought for the Lebanese Navy.
Eurosam and Aselsan, Roketsan sign agreement to conduct study for Turkey’s national long-range SAM program
Eurosam finalized an agreement with Aselsan and Roketsan to conduct an 18-month study to define Turkey’s national long-range air defence system
Turkey and Russia formally ink S-400 deal
Turkey and Russia have formally concluded a deal to procure an S-400 long-range air defence system with an option for one more.
New Saudi-Turkish company SADEC shows product range
Established by Aselsan and Taqnia, the newly inaugurated Saudi Defence Electronics Company (SADEC) is offering Aselsan electronics solutions.
Qatar reveals itself as Nurol Makina NMS 4×4 user
The Qatar Armed Forces have revealed themselves as the overseas launch user of Nurol Makina’s NMS 4x4 light armoured vehicle.
TAI lists official specifications of next-gen fighter TFX
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has listed the official specifications of its next-generation fighter program, the National Combat Aircraft TFX.
Bahrain National Guard and Pakistan Army agree to joint-exercise
The Bahrain National Guard and the Pakistan Army signed a memorandum-of-understanding to undertake a joint counter-terrorism exercise in Bahrain.
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