Burak Ege Bekdil

Burak Ege Bekdil is the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.

All Stories By

Russia sent a message to Turkey when it bombed Motor Sich, say experts

The Turkish company Baykar builds the Akinci and Kizilelma drones, for which Motor Sich provides engines.

7 weeks ago

Turkish defense firms showcase new systems for air defense, ground ops

Aselsan's new GÜRZ system was designed to protect stationary units and formations on the move from low-flying threats.

2 months ago

What are China’s plans for Turkey’s IDEF defense expo?

At least 60 Chinese firms are scheduled to attend the International Defence Industry Fair, which is taking place July 25-28 in Istanbul.

The operational — and political — benefits of Turkey’s new warship

What happens when you're removed from the F-35 program? In Turkey, drones take its place.

Turkey’s Baykar unveils cruise missile for drones

The missile can fly at a speed of Mach 0.7 and carry a 30-kilogram payload.

Turkey’s Navy receives its largest-ever ship, the TCG Anadolu

The ship’s primary purpose is to serve as a platform from which the TB-3 armed drone and the Kizilelma combat UAV can launch.

Turkey’s Aselsan reports 75% rise in revenue for 2022

The company says it did business last year in three new export markets.

Turkey orders ULAQ naval drone from shipyard Ares

Ares has signed a contract with the Turkish government to provide the Navy’s first armed unmanned surface vehicle.

Turkish defense exports pass $4 billion in 2022, says procurement boss

The Turkish Exporters’ Assembly had put the country’s defense and aerospace exports in the period between January and November at $3.77 billion.

Locally made AESA radar to extend life of Turkish F-16 jets

It's part of a program dubbed Ozgur, which involves modernization of the aircraft’s structure and avionics.

A stealthy SOCOM submersible and more new defense tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 9.23.23

House Armed Services Committee Chair: diversity is key in military

A SOCOM sub, a cardboard drone and better eyes for tanks at DSEI 2023

After two-day search, missing F-35 is found after crashing

Trending Now

Rogers calls for Pentagon IG probe of Space Command basing decision

Lockheed wins $1.1B contract to design Navy’s Integrated Combat System

Anduril to hone Ghost drone autonomy under contract with US Air Force

From parts to hypersonics, Pentagon sees 3D printing as ‘game changer’

Del Toro says Disruptive Capabilities Office to solve Navy challenges

Burak Ege Bekdil

All Stories By

The Turkish company Baykar builds the Akinci and Kizilelma drones, for which Motor Sich provides engines.

Aselsan's new GÜRZ system was designed to protect stationary units and formations on the move from low-flying threats.

At least 60 Chinese firms are scheduled to attend the International Defence Industry Fair, which is taking place July 25-28 in Istanbul.

What happens when you're removed from the F-35 program? In Turkey, drones take its place.

The missile can fly at a speed of Mach 0.7 and carry a 30-kilogram payload.

The ship’s primary purpose is to serve as a platform from which the TB-3 armed drone and the Kizilelma combat UAV can launch.

The company says it did business last year in three new export markets.

Ares has signed a contract with the Turkish government to provide the Navy’s first armed unmanned surface vehicle.

The Turkish Exporters’ Assembly had put the country’s defense and aerospace exports in the period between January and November at $3.77 billion.

It's part of a program dubbed Ozgur, which involves modernization of the aircraft’s structure and avionics.

Featured Video

Trending Now