TR Defence Exports & Updates

[Iskander]

Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Spain probably?

Only a few countries produce combat trainers. The American ones are clearly outdated. Nobody is interested in the Russian ones. Although the Italian ones are in favor today, it seems to me that the Hurjet will be bought like hot cakes

 

[Saithan]

It is fucking dumb to make contracts with countries where you can't deliver due to US embargo. Expecting approval for Export is even more dumb unless they're western like Spain.

 

[Sanchez]

It is fucking dumb to make contracts with countries where you can't deliver due to US embargo. Expecting approval for Export is even more dumb unless they're western like Spain.

I'd hope to think they've learned their lesson and don't overpromise now. Nigerian T129 sale went swimmingly, even though AH-1Z was a direct competitor, even if they opted to buy both in the end.

Only possible customer that could have a problem with US engines is Azerbaijan.

 

[OPTIMUS]

If the Turks finally stop supplying Europe with gas, all of them are likely to have engines of American origin.

Military actions and decisions point to political goals. What will Turkish policymakers be able to see in the big picture?

 

[Huelague]

Erdogan told we have made some significant contracts on SAHA expo…

 

[Quasar]

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Turkish company changed NATO's unchanging preference: • CTech won the tender for the protection of NATO's military satellite communications infrastructure against a manufacturer that had been doing this job as a sole source for years • CTech General Manager Cüneyd Fırat: • CTech has taken a seat in NATO's eyes on a very important product that a very large competitor has been sitting in for years. • We are talking about a job worth tens of millions of dollars. Hundreds of products will be delivered. These will be installed at various NATO stations. The job has a duration of approximately 3 years.

From inland seas to open seas and oceans: • The R&D work that started in 2006 for the need for secure satellite communication resistant to electronic jamming turned into a product, entered the inventory, and achieved export success. • CTech's SecureARX Secure Satellite Communication Systems joins the Turkish defense industry products exported to NATO • CTech General Manager Cüneyd Fırat: • Our country has many products and technologies that it can offer to NATO and the world. • CTech satellite systems are actively used in 4 countries, new countries will join. There are very important opportunities • NATO is a very important reference all over the world. • This success will create a multiplier effect in terms of technology and trade.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1850515834231222759

 

[somegoodusername]

Does anyone have a good guess about what our defense exports will amount to by the end of 2024? Last year, it was 5.5 billion dollars, and 4.3 billion dollars in 2022. The target is 10 billion dollars, but it seems like we are not going to achieve that target this year either.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but as I understand it, this year's exports were around $5-6 billion as of a month or two ago. With $4.3 billion in export contracts signed at the SAHA Expo, we may reach the $10 billion threshold for exports this year.

 

[somegoodusername]

Only a few countries produce combat trainers. The American ones are clearly outdated. Nobody is interested in the Russian ones. Although the Italian ones are in favor today, it seems to me that the Hurjet will be bought like hot cakes

Probably no. There is also very successful T-50, and American T-7 is coming in few years. With hundreds of orders already present on T-7, they will decrease the cost of the plane significantly, also they can always refuse to sell F-404 engines to us if we are contenting against them in a bid.

 

[Ripley]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but as I understand it, this year's exports were around $5-6 billion as of a month or two ago. With $4.3 billion in export contracts signed at the SAHA Expo, we may reach the $10 billion threshold for exports this year.

I think the date the deal signed is not considered the export but rather the date export was realized

 

[boredaf]

Signature for 1000 BOZOK ammunition: (will be exported to) 2 African countries

1000 adet BOZOK mühimmatı için imza atıldı: 2 Afrika ülkesi

BOZOK Mühimmatı için BAYKAR ile TÜBİTAK-SAGE arasında BOZOK Projesi Stratejik İş Birliği Anlaşması imzalandı. 1000 adet BOZOK, 2 Afrika ülkesine ihraç edilecek.

www.savunmasanayist.com

"With the great support of our Minister, we signed a production agreement for 1000 smart BOZOK ammunition for the implementation of the project and 100% of the ammunition to be produced will be exported. These ammunitions produced within SAGE will be exported to two BAYKAR customer countries in Africa."

That is a lot of munition for just 2 countries, it must be pretty cost effective.

 

[Huelague]

Baykar's new drone enters mass production, export seen within months
by Daily Sabah with AA

A general view of Baykar's Bayraktar TB3 UCAV on display during the SAHA EXPO 2024, an international defense and aerospace exhibition, Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 23, 2024. (AA Photo)
A general view of Baykar's Bayraktar TB3 UCAV on display during the SAHA EXPO 2024, an international defense and aerospace exhibition, Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 23, 2024. (AA Photo)
The new armed drone of Türkiye's drone giant Baykar has entered mass production and could be exported within the next five to six months, according to Haluk Bayraktar, the company's CEO.

Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), the new drone capable of folding its wings and tailored for the country's first aircraft carrier, the TCG Anadolu, has entered mass production, Bayraktar, said on Saturday.

"Maybe this year, in a few months, maybe in five to six months, we may hear some news in terms of exports," he said while speaking to the technology desk of Anadolu Agency (AA).

Bayraktar emphasized that the TB3 UCAV builds on the success of its predecessor, the TB2, with the added capability of landing on naval platforms, making it a versatile addition to Türkiye’s growing arsenal of defense technology.

Earlier, in an interview, the company's chief executive also announced they were allocating resources to increase in-house component production to address industry supply chain challenges, pointing to plans to invest about $300 million in developing jet engines.

Speaking at the SAHA EXPO 2024, Bayraktar, also the chairperson of the board of directors of SAHA Istanbul, highlighted the rapid growth of the defense industry expo, which has expanded to 90,000 square meters from 10,000 square meters at its inception.

"This year, 1,478 companies participated, with 766 international companies and 712 domestic firms,” Bayraktar noted, underscoring the event’s rising global influence.

Chairperson of the board of directors of SAHA Istanbul and Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar speaks at SAHA EXPO 2024 defense exhibition, Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2024. (AA Photo)
Chairperson of the board of directors of SAHA Istanbul and Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar speaks at SAHA EXPO 2024 defense exhibition, Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2024. (AA Photo)
During the expo, major agreements were finalized, including export contracts valued at $6.2 billion, Bayraktar said.

"In total, 123 signing ceremonies were held,” he added, marking a record-breaking achievement for the Turkish defense sector.

Bayraktar noted that Türkiye’s defense exports reached $5.5 billion last year and pointed to a significant surge in artillery ammunition production, particularly driven by the private sector.

ARCA, the main sponsor of SAHA EXPO 2024, signed an export deal exceeding $2 billion, he said.

Artillery production

"ARCA as a single firm now produces more artillery shells in one month than the total produced in the entire American continent, in Türkiye's Çorum,” Bayraktar added.

"There are contracts signed by the Presidency of Defense Industries. As Baykar, we have a contract signed with our sub-suppliers and Aselsan regarding cameras. A contract was signed with TÜBITAK and Roketsan," he said, referring to the scope of deals signed within the fair.

The SAHA defense exhibition, one of Türkiye's top defense events, saw the signing of dozens of agreements between foreign and domestic companies and institutions in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul.

The five-day event began Tuesday and exhibited cutting-edge land, air and naval defense systems, products and software.

Deals signed

Among the deals signed was an agreement for an engine project between Baykar and TAI's Engine Industries (TEI). Baykar also signed deals with domestic and foreign firms Ordulu, Orqa from Croatia, and the Edge Group from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Roketsan and Havelsan signed a framework agreement for installing an electronic security system, and Roketsan and Tualcom signed a framework agreement for procuring communications systems.

Moreover, a pact was signed between Turkish defense firm STM and Aspilsan to develop batteries for mini UAV systems.

Last Update: Oct 27, 2024 4:23 pm

Dailysabah

 

[Strong AI]

ASELSAN and STM have signed a sales contract with a total value of EUR 58,626,094 for the use of a country in Asia – Pasific region regarding the export of payloads including electronic warfare suite, radar, friend-or-foe recognition, and remote-controlled weapon system.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1851534384198820260

 

[Sanchez]

Now is this for Indonesia or Philippines...

 

[Anmdt]

Now is this for Indonesia or Philippines...

The package seems fit to LMSB2.

 

[Sanchez]

The package seems fit to LMSB2.

60 million for 3 ships seem a bit low , not sure. Yes, they will be cheap, but not that cheap surely?

 

[Sanchez]

SAR 762 machine gun sale to Ukraine. No info on numbers.

"SAR 762 MT universal machine gun has been approved for use in AFU"

Допущено до експлуатації універсальний кулемет | Міністерство оборони України

Міноборони допустило до експлуатації універсальний кулемет

mod.gov.ua

 

[boredaf]

SAR 762 machine gun sale to Ukraine. No info on numbers.

"SAR 762 MT universal machine gun has been approved for use in AFU"

Допущено до експлуатації універсальний кулемет | Міністерство оборони України

Міноборони допустило до експлуатації універсальний кулемет

mod.gov.ua

Interesting, the page is gone. I think we didn't want it to be announced or mentioned.

Nope, never mind. The link was changed I think.

Universal machine gun for use in the Armed Forces | Ministry of defence of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense approved the universal machine gun for use in the Armed Forces

mod.gov.ua

 

[Anmdt]

60 million for 3 ships seem a bit low , not sure. Yes, they will be cheap, but not that cheap surely?

STM only involves with Malaysia within the region, Aselsan individually signed agreement with Indonesia or through TAIS. Even TAIS provides a license for production in Indonesian shipyards and procurement is made through them (AFAIK).

The package is quite light, CENK 3D radar, IFF, AKR-D for main gun and lite ESM (ARES-2NCL).

 

[Sanchez]

And here goes the first USV sale.

An unannounced number of ULAQ 11 Port Security Vessel variant USVs were sold to Qatar interior ministry.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1851625860421374403

 

[Kartal1]

Guys, stay to topic!

Posts moved to relevant thread. Thank you!