Tayfun Ozberk

Turkey Correspondent

Tayfun Ozberk is a Turkey correspondent for Defense News.

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A contract for the serial production of the KTJ-3200 engine was signed in Istanbul during the International Defence Industry Fair, which took place Aug. 17-20.

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Turkish drone maker Baykar has released new details about its newest armed drone, designed to launch from ships packed with unmanned aircraft.

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After completing acceptance tests, the drone, along with mobile control terminals and spare parts, will be deployed at the Ukrainian Navy’s 10th Naval Aviation Brigade in Mykolaiv.

Aselsan delivers electronic attack system to Turkish Army

The technology aims to harm or completely block target high-frequency communications or cause incorrect data transmission.

Four robotic vehicles compete for Turkish military contract

The UGVs will be evaluated based on five categories: general inspection, mobility, autonomy, firing and performance.

Turkey to make its own maritime missile-launching system after sanctions interrupt Lockheed plans

Turkish defense company Roketsan is to develop a vertical launching system for the country’s first locally made frigate, after American sanctions disrupted original procurement plans, said naval platforms acquisition official Alper Kose.

Turkey wraps up ‘largest-ever’ version of Denizkurdu naval drill

The exercise involved 132 surface vessels, 10 submarines, 43 winged aircraft, 28 helicopters and 14 drones.

Turkey converts Simsek training system into a kamikaze drone

The program for the high-speed target-drone system began in 2009 to meet the Turkish military’s need for training against aerial targets, simulating enemy aircraft or missiles.

Brazilian group seeks to stop aircraft carrier sale to Turkish company

An organization in Brazil is trying to prevent the aircraft carrier Sao Paulo from making its way to Turkey for disassembly, instead hoping to turn it into a museum.

Turkey plans to deploy attack drones from its amphibious assault ship

The Turkish government hopes to transform its landing helicopter dock Anadolu into a carrier ship for attack drones, and has already begun tests to see if the dock ship is strong enough for the mission.

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Tayfun Ozberk

Turkey Correspondent

All Stories By Tayfun

A contract for the serial production of the KTJ-3200 engine was signed in Istanbul during the International Defence Industry Fair, which took place Aug. 17-20.

Turkish drone maker Baykar has released new details about its newest armed drone, designed to launch from ships packed with unmanned aircraft.

After completing acceptance tests, the drone, along with mobile control terminals and spare parts, will be deployed at the Ukrainian Navy’s 10th Naval Aviation Brigade in Mykolaiv.

The technology aims to harm or completely block target high-frequency communications or cause incorrect data transmission.

The UGVs will be evaluated based on five categories: general inspection, mobility, autonomy, firing and performance.

Turkish defense company Roketsan is to develop a vertical launching system for the country’s first locally made frigate, after American sanctions disrupted original procurement plans, said naval platforms acquisition official Alper Kose.

The exercise involved 132 surface vessels, 10 submarines, 43 winged aircraft, 28 helicopters and 14 drones.

The program for the high-speed target-drone system began in 2009 to meet the Turkish military’s need for training against aerial targets, simulating enemy aircraft or missiles.

An organization in Brazil is trying to prevent the aircraft carrier Sao Paulo from making its way to Turkey for disassembly, instead hoping to turn it into a museum.

The Turkish government hopes to transform its landing helicopter dock Anadolu into a carrier ship for attack drones, and has already begun tests to see if the dock ship is strong enough for the mission.

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