TR Defence Exports & Updates

[Kaan Azman]

Türkiye's CANiK signs defense deals with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan at IDEF 2025

In a separate agreement, SYS will supply the Bangladesh Navy with new defense systems, including the CANiK M2 QCB 12.7x99 mm heavy machine gun and the VENOM LR, a low-recoil 30x113 mm medium-caliber cannon developed by UNIROBOTICS for counter-drone operations (C-UAS).

Türkiye's CANiK signs defense deals with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan at IDEF 2025 - Türkiye Today

Turkish defense firm SYS Group, maker of CANiK firearms, signed strategic agreements with Pakistan, Bangladesh & Azerbaijan at IDEF 2025

www.turkiyetoday.com

I wonder if Aselsan SMASH would have been a better choice. Didn't know anything about VENOM LR.

We have not seen SMASH fire ATOM 25 either

 

[Strong AI]

ASELSAN has signed an export contract with a customer in Middle East and Africa region with a total amount of 54 Million USD regarding the direct sales of radar and command and control systems.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1955570821440635188

 

[Strong AI]

The government may opt to buy low-priced drones made in Turkey, which have been used by Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion, so that the aerial devices can be deployed to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces as early as possible, according to the sources.

Japan eyes 100 bil. yen budget for defense drone mass deployment - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is considering earmarking over 100 billion yen ($670 million) for the fiscal 2026 initial budget for mass deployment of defense

mainichi.jp

 

[Fuzuli NL]

The government may opt to buy low-priced drones made in Turkey, which have been used by Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion, so that the aerial devices can be deployed to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces as early as possible, according to the sources.

Japan eyes 100 bil. yen budget for defense drone mass deployment - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is considering earmarking over 100 billion yen ($670 million) for the fiscal 2026 initial budget for mass deployment of defense

mainichi.jp

I believe that TB-3 would be the right choice for Japan in case it opts to purchase them from Türkiye, not TB-2.

 

[Strong AI]

I believe that TB-3 would be the right choice for Japan in case it opts to purchase them from Türkiye, not TB-2.

Yes, but according to that article they want

low-priced drones

and

as early as possible

.

 

[Strong AI]

Roketsan CEO Mr. Ikinci:

"The sector (Defense Industry) closed last year with an export of around 7 billion dollars, but hopefully this year it will push towards 10 billion dollars."

Roketsan Genel Müdürü İkinci: Vida almamızı bile engelliyorlar

Ekonomi - Roketsan Genel Müdürü Murat İkinci, "Vida bile olsa, perçin bile olsa, önemli olmayan, herhangi bir firmanın kolaylıkla erişebileceği malzemeleri bile Roketsan adına talep ettiğinizde hemen bir engelle karşılaşıyorsunuz." dedi.

ekonomi.haber7.com

 

[Fuzuli NL]

Yes, but according to that article they want

and

.

I believe that the TB-3 would be lower priced than its competitors if there were any and we all know how Baykar produces the drones in record times especially if they have an export customer. That being said, Japan could opt for a combination of the two to cover all bases.

 

[Zafer]

Japan seems to have 4 LHD ships that can possibly operate TB3. They should deploy 6 planes on each to a total of 24+ spares. They are adapting those ships to F35 though.

 

[Turkic]

Japan seems to have 4 LHD ships that can possibly operate TB3. They should deploy 6 planes on each to a total of 24+ spares. They are adapting those ships to F35 though.

Can TB3 operate on a 248m long ship with no ramp?

 

[Zafer]

Can TB3 operate on a 248m long ship with no ramp?

Probably, a more powerful engine can be fitted if necessary.

EDIT: Ships' height seem suitable even without a ramp and TB3 does not even lose altitude at take off.

 

[Saithan]

TB2 has been battle tested and used by many countries. Keeping it simple would be the right choice even if it's temporarily

 

[TheInsider]

 

[Yasar_TR]

Japonya Savunma Bakanı'ndan Türkiye'ye ziyaret

Japonya Savunma Bakanı Gen Nakatani, İHA’larının olası tedariki ve diğer savunma iş birliği konuları için Türkiye'de temaslarda bulundu

www.defenceturk.net

Japanese defence minister visiting Türkiye with regards to prospective purchase of UAVs.

 

[IC3M@N FX]

You should try to appease Japan so that Turkey can gain access to Tempest alongside TAI KAAN.

 

[TR_123456]

You should try to appease Japan so that Turkey can gain access to Tempest alongside TAI KAAN.

Look at what you wrote,read it again.

 

[IC3M@N FX]

Look at what you wrote,read it again.

As far as I know, Japan is the only country opposed to cooperation in the Tempest program. Great Britain and Italy were very positive about Turkey's interest.

 

[TR_123456]

As far as I know, Japan is the only country opposed to cooperation in the Tempest program. Great Britain and Italy were very positive about Turkey's interest.

If you have to appease a party to have a chance on joining such a project then better not join such a cooperation/program.
if they(Japan) think you dont bring anything to the party they will try to dictate what how where when you can use the platform.
We dont need that.
If Japan wants to buy drones thats fine but no appeasing or whatever.
Tempest will be like the Boramae,full of American subsystems and or components.
No different from the F-16,F-35 etc.
We should develop further from the KAAN.

 

[IC3M@N FX]

You are absolutely right – but Turkey urgently needs access to American/European high-end platforms.
The best example of this is the TAI KAAN: without participation in the F-16 and F-35 programs, this project would have been virtually impossible in its current form.

This is not about imposing new dependencies on ourselves with an aircraft overburdened with ITAR restrictions, but rather about diversifying our own fleet. To do this, it is entirely sufficient to procure 60–70 aircraft in order to participate credibly and effectively in NATO operations – purchasing over 100+ aircraft is therefore not necessary.

Another aspect is the nuclear dimension: Currently, the F-16 is Turkey's only platform capable of carrying US nuclear warheads in Incirlik.
Even if their use would only be possible with Washington's approval, this factor remains a strategic element that should not be underestimated in view of the future security situation with Russia and China – no one knows what will happen in 10–15 years.
It is unlikely that we will ever use it, but having access to it is deterrent enough.
Neither the US/EU nor Russia/China are friends or true partners, but access to it is key to showing Russia and China that we can become pro-NATO again if necessary and if you exert pressure.

Furthermore – and I'm sure you'll agree with me here – Turkey needs comparable high-end systems.
Only through detailed analysis, cooperation, and direct comparison can the KAAN and its successors be consistently developed and improved technologically.
A role as co-developer or OEM partner in the GCAP program would be a valuable step in this context.
The passive transfer of technology alone would be enormously valuable.

 

[TR_123456]

You are absolutely right – but Turkey urgently needs access to American/European high-end platforms.
The best example of this is the TAI KAAN: without participation in the F-16 and F-35 programs, this project would have been virtually impossible in its current form.

This is not about imposing new dependencies on ourselves with an aircraft overburdened with ITAR restrictions, but rather about diversifying our own fleet. To do this, it is entirely sufficient to procure 60–70 aircraft in order to participate credibly and effectively in NATO operations – purchasing over 100+ aircraft is therefore not necessary.

Another aspect is the nuclear dimension: Currently, the F-16 is Turkey's only platform capable of carrying US nuclear warheads in Incirlik.
Even if their use would only be possible with Washington's approval, this factor remains a strategic element that should not be underestimated in view of the future security situation with Russia and China – no one knows what will happen in 10–15 years.

Furthermore – and I'm sure you'll agree with me here – Turkey needs comparable high-end systems.
Only through detailed analysis, cooperation, and direct comparison can the KAAN and its successors be consistently developed and improved technologically.
A role as co-developer or OEM partner in the GCAP program would be a valuable step in this context.
The passive transfer of technology alone would be enormously valuable.

So,name me a project where Japan was involved and was succesful in completion?
Remember France and international projects.
You want to have 60/70 Tempests in 2040/45?
Does it sound reasonable or logical when you have a 5th gen fully operational by then?
You think we stop at the KAAN in lets say 2035?
The world is changing,by then most ''Western'' countries and allies will lack behind in development and other big players will be happy to have us as partners.
You are overthinking it,when we have the KAAN ready and i mean ready to use with our indigenous engine there is no more need to ask to join any project.
We will be automaticly invited to join and this time without any dumb clauses where they can kick us out.