by | Jul 18, 2023 | Security
MILAN — Saudi Arabia is set to give a boost to Turkey’s struggling economy through a major drone contract negotiated with Turkish firm Baykar, one that the company’s CEO is calling the biggest sale between the two countries in Turkish defense history. Turkish...
by | Jul 18, 2023 | Security
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish Aerospace Industries has signed two contracts worth nearly $2 billion with the country’s largest defense company to upgrade F-16 fighter jets. The deals announced by Aselsan, a military electronics specialist, were for $1.2 billion and 20.7...
by | Jul 18, 2023 | Security
LONDON — Britain’s defense ministry plans to boost weapons stockpiles spending and form what it calls a global response force, according to a new plan to improve warfighting readiness set for release July 18. The British are increasing spending by £2.5 billion ($3.3...
by | Jul 17, 2023 | Security
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s defense and aerospace industry exports have maintained their steady rise, posting a 37.5% increase in 2022, according to new industry figures. SASAD, an umbrella organization for Turkey’s defense and aerospace exporters, said that total...
by | Jul 17, 2023 | Security
ANKARA, Turkey — China is expected to make a significant showing at Turkey’s biennial defense conference this month, according to an official organizer. Seventy-four Chinese firms are scheduled to attend the International Defence Industry Fair, or IDEF, which is...
