Burak Ege Bekdil

Burak Ege Bekdil

Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.

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Turkey, UAE strengthen defense industry ties with dozens of deals

The agreements follow several years of political disputes between the two nations.

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Turkey’s Baykar to spend $100 million on Ukraine drone production

Company executives profess to view the war-torn country as a long-term, strategic partner rather than a short-term market.

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Turkey seeks repeat of drone success story for land systems

Several local companies are already developing unmanned ground vehicles in the hopes their products will be combat-proven by the Turkish military.

Turkey’s Roketsan wins Malaysian deal for Karaok anti-tank missiles

An industry source estimated the contract price at around $20 million.

Turkey seeks partners for TF-X fighter program amid fiscal uncertainty

The Turkish economy is experiencing high inflation, and the country’s external debt reached nearly $476 billion in March.

Turkey’s Aselsan reports 42% rise in net profit for first half of year

Total sales in the first half of the year came in at 18.1 billion liras, up 67% from the same period last year.

Turkey to arm 11 naval platforms with Atmaca missiles

The Atmaca will replace Turkey’s aging inventory of more than 350 American-made Harpoon missiles.

Russia sent a message to Turkey when it bombed Motor Sich, say experts

The Turkish company Baykar builds the Akinci and Kizilelma drones, for which Motor Sich provides engines.

Turkish defense firms showcase new systems for air defense, ground ops

Aselsan's new GÜRZ system was designed to protect stationary units and formations on the move from low-flying threats.

Turkish Aerospace, Aselsan ink $2B in deals to upgrade F-16 jets

The Biden administration has backed Turkey’s desire to buy 40 new F-16s as well as modernization kits from the U.S.

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