TR Defence Exports & Updates

Reports about the possible purchase of older models of wheeled armored personnel carriers from Turkey are an idea that can hardly be called anything other than strategic stupidity. For some time now, I have been calling for cooperation with the Turkish defense industry, which has great potential – joint work on a new generation of APCs using Turkish solutions, including our ZSSW-30 turret, a potential opportunity for the development of domestic production and many other possibilities.

But buying obsolete designs "off the shelf", when Poland produces Rosomak and domestic plants have the competence to develop modernized versions, is an action that goes beyond the concept of rationality. This is either a deliberate weakening of the domestic industry or pure stupidity (or sabotage). The army needs modernization, not another contract for off-the-shelf equipment without any reflection. Cooperation – yes. Thoughtless import – no.

Sanchez said:

"ADVENT Combat Management System, the deterrent force of the Turkish Navy, has now been exported to Chile, bringing the total number of countries using ADVENT worldwide to nine. "

They will probably use it for the modernization of their two Adelaide Class frigates based on OHP.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1906004913907269695

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Correction. Deal is not for the Adelaides but the M Class ships, which are 2 ex Dutch Karel Doorman Class frigates they got in 2005. It's unclear if any other Turkish subsystem will be a part of the modernization work for the two ships.

Portugal also got 2 ex Dutch ships in the same time period, and might be another potential user.

Presidential Defense Industries President Haluk Görgün, in her statement from her X account, stated that defense and aviation exports broke a record by increasing by 44 percent in February 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, from 300 million dollars to 434 million dollars.

Turkish industry attends the 2025 LAAD Brazilian defence trade show in force...

Spitfire9 said:

Turkish industry attends the 2025 LAAD Brazilian defence trade show in force...

Brazil Opens LAAD 2025 with Turkish Presence in Defence | TURDEF

The 15th LAAD Defence & Security Fair opens in Brazil, hosting 359 firms across all military domains, with Turkiye represented by 21 defence companies.

turdef.com

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Below link also gives some insight to the fair and it also points out that Tulpar with its HITFACT MkII 120 mm turret by Leonardo is a tailored solution to meet the upcoming modernization to replace Brazil’s Leopard 1 and M113 inventory.


“The TULPAR equipped with the HITFACT MkII turret thus emerges as a strategically attractive option for Brazil. Sharing the same turret system as the Centauro II offers operational synergy, reduces logistical burdens, and supports a cohesive armored doctrine. Additionally, Otokar’s interest in technology transfer and local production partnerships aligns with Brazil’s industrial and strategic goals.”

“In summary, the TULPAR with HITFACT MkII turret addresses Brazil’s demand for modern, interoperable armored platforms with high firepower, protection, and mobility. As the Brazilian Army proceeds with its modernization roadmap, this offering from Otokar and Leonardo may prove to be a well-suited and cost-effective solution for enhancing Brazil’s armored vehicle capabilities.”