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US Military Operations Surge Under Trump: 626 Airstrikes in One Year

During the first year of his second term, President Donald Trump authorized 626 U.S. airstrikes worldwide, surpassing the total conducted during Joe Biden’s entire presidency.

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BOZDOĞAN and GÖKDOĞAN Achieve Direct Hits in the Sky: A New Milestone for Türkiye’s Indigenous Air-to-Air Missiles

Developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, Türkiye’s indigenous BOZDOĞAN and GÖKDOĞAN air-to-air missiles successfully completed their challenging test firings. Minister Kacır hailed them as “the two claws of the sky homeland.”

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AKSUNGUR Delivers Direct Hits with ASELSAN-Made LGK81 and LGK82 Munitions

Developed by TUSAŞ, the AKSUNGUR UAV achieved precise strikes using ASELSAN’s LGK81 and LGK82 laser-guided munitions during a test flight powered by a national engine. The success highlights Türkiye’s growing self-sufficiency in defense technology.

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FNSS Showcases Innovative Military Technologies, Elevating Turkey’s Global Defense Footprint

With R&D-driven designs and patented solutions, FNSS advances Turkey’s defense industry worldwide, delivering armored combat vehicles and subsystems while boosting export potential and technological leadership.

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ANKA III Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Successfully Completes Third Test Flight

Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, ANKA III stayed airborne for 2 hours during its third test flight, reaching 160 knots and 10,000 feet altitude.

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Bayraktar AKINCI Successfully Completes IIR and TV-Guided Munition Firing Tests

Bayraktar AKINCI successfully carried out cloud-top strike tests with Roketsan’s IIR-guided MAM-T and TV-guided MAM-L munitions.

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ASELSAN’s ASELPOD System Gains Global Recognition with Indigenous Environmental Control Unit

ASELSAN’s ASELPOD targeting pod, enhanced with a locally developed environmental control unit, has achieved significant success in both mass production and exports.

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GÖKBEY Helicopter Undergoes Challenging Tests Across Türkiye

Türkiye’s first indigenous helicopter, GÖKBEY, is being tested under diverse climate and geographic conditions to achieve full operational capability.

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Özdemir Bayraktar Discovery Campus Inspires Youth with Akıncı UCAV Exhibition

Located in Samsun, the Özdemir Bayraktar Discovery Campus offers science workshops and an Akıncı UCAV exhibition to spark young people’s interest in science and technology.

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Türkiye Successfully Tests Its First Indigenous Turbofan Aircraft Engine TF6000

Türkiye has successfully run its first domestically developed turbofan aircraft engine, TF6000, marking a historic step in aviation and defense independence.

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Albanian Armed Forces Strengthened with Bayraktar TB2 UAVs Meeting NATO Standards

Bayraktar TB2 UAVs joined the Albanian Armed Forces, completing their first flights at Kuçova Air Base as the country’s first NATO-standard air platforms.

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ANKA UAV Marks a New Era in Türkiye’s Aviation with 220,000 Flight Hours

Developed by TUSAŞ, the ANKA UAV has surpassed 220,000 flight hours, proving its effectiveness in reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition missions.

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Interview with TÜMOSAN Division Manager Ali Evren

Important insights on the role of young engineers, brain drain, and messages about the future of the defense industry.

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Exclusive Interview with Sarsılmaz Deputy General Manager Öner Özyılmaz

Sarsılmaz Deputy General Manager Öner Özyılmaz shared the company’s new vision in the defense industry and its newly developed products at SAHA EXPO 2022. Introducing the SARBOT armed robotic system, a product of Turkish engineering, and the 20 mm nose gun produced for the Atak helicopter, Özyılmaz highlighted Sarsılmaz’s 150-year-long journey and its future focus on robotic weapon systems.

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Interview with HAVELSAN Unmanned Air and Ground Vehicles Project Manager Veysel Ataoğlu

HAVELSAN continues to showcase its vision in unmanned systems. The heavy-class unmanned ground vehicle Kapgan, unveiled for the first time at SAHA EXPO, is preparing to enter service soon.

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