Austria signed a €500 million agreement with Rheinmetall to boost its air defense capacity. The modernization project will begin in 2024 and last 48 months.

Hungary is modernizing its air fleet with Airbus H225M helicopters. The new NATO-standard aircraft will support special operations, logistics, and combat missions.

TEI has launched serial production of the PD170 engine, marking Türkiye’s first aviation engine exports. The system’s high performance has already attracted orders from five countries.

Congress rejected the Air Force’s plan to retire F-22 Raptors. The new defense bill mandates maintaining a fleet of at least 1,112 fighter aircraft.

The Bayraktar TB3 UAV completed its 11th flight test, staying airborne for 6 hours and passing the System Performance Test. Sea trials on TCG Anadolu are set for 2024.

Following the deadly crash on November 29, the U.S. and Japan grounded their Osprey V-22 fleets amid safety concerns. Investigations point to material failure.

Türkiye’s Nusret-2023 exercise in the Gulf of Saros gathered NATO and allied forces, highlighting naval security, interoperability, and collective defense capabilities.

The Turkish Air Force conducted a major training flight south of Cyprus in international Mediterranean airspace with fighter jets, support elements, and UAVs.