Defence and aerospace exports reached $634 million in September, a 10.7 per cent increase, and $6.9 billion in the first nine months of the year, a 15.6 per cent increase. Exports over the last 12 months amounted to $10.9 billion.
Following successive failures in UAV tests, South Korea has requested the PD170 engine from Türkiye. The engine, produced by TEI, powers the ANKA and AKSUNGUR. A new threshold in Türkiye's engine exports.
Is Japan's New Trainer Aircraft Candidate HÜRJET? Minister Fidan Signals UAV and Defence Cooperation
Foreign Minister Fidan signalled joint production with Japan in UAVs and unmanned systems. The Japanese press has highlighted TUSAŞ's HÜRJET as a candidate to succeed the JASDF's T-4 fleet. The Airbus-backed HÜRJET is a rival to the FA-50.
Türkiye is challenging global giants, having surpassed $10.6 billion in defence exports. With $8 billion in contracts from SAHA EXPO, the target of breaking into the top 10 is drawing closer.
The ASELSAN and Hanwha collaboration has hit the field. The SEDA 100 Acoustic Detection System was integrated into the South Korean Tigon 8x8 armored vehicle and exhibited at WDS.