TR Defence Exports & Updates

[Afif]

MKE Inc. signed important agreements in Jordan

MKE A.Ş. Ürdün'de önemli anlaşmalara imza attı

MKE A.Ş. ve Ürdün Silahlı Kuvvetleri, savunma sanayiinde büyük bir iş birliği anlaşması imzalayarak stratejik projeler geliştirecek.

www.defenceturk.net

In order to increase Jordan’s defense industry capacity and strengthen the capabilities of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF), important strategic agreements were signed between MKE Inc. and the Jordanian Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) and the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF).

Under the first of the agreements, a small arms ammunition production line with an annual capacity of 30 million units will be established. This project covers ammunition in 5.56 mm x 45, 7.62 mm x 39, 7.62 mm x 51 and 9 mm x 19 calibers. The first two phases of the project have been successfully completed and production is planned to begin with the completion of the third phase in October 2024.

Another agreement signed between MKE Inc. and the Jordanian Armed Forces in July 2024 envisages the establishment of filling and assembly lines for 81 mm and 120 mm mortar ammunition, 155 mm M107 artillery ammunition, and MK81, MK82 and MK84 aircraft bombs.

In addition, MKE Inc. has submitted a technical and commercial offer to the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) for the HAR-66 Anti-Tank and Anti-Personnel Rocket with an annual capacity of 30,000. Following the demo firings to be carried out in 2024, cooperation issues regarding the establishment of the assembly line of the HAR-66 rocket and the sale of 2,000 HAR-66 rockets will be discussed.

(I wonder if this also gives us a rough idea about what some of MKE's production capabilities might be, if they can build those lines in a foreign country)

Annual capacity of 30000 RPG sounds good.

Annual capacity of 30 millions small arms ammunitions is not much.

MKE's manufacturering capacity would be an order of magnitude than that.

 

[Strong AI]

First of all, this Forum has different Threads for a reason. Use them appropriately.

Turkish-Egyptian deals have favorable terms for Egypt and less favorable terms for Turkey, compared to an alternative scenario where the current government did not treat Egypt as an enemy in the region based on their inner-group Muslim Brotherhood ally ideology.

Please provide a source.

Many of our defence deals with Egypt included tech transfers which Egypt took by leveraging their position in Mid East and East Med against Turkey.

Please provide a source.

 

[TheInsider]

Turkish-Egyptian deals have favorable terms for Egypt and less favorable terms for Turkey, compared to an alternative scenario where the current government did not treat Egypt as an enemy in the region based on their inner-group Muslim Brotherhood ally ideology. Many of our defence deals with Egypt included tech transfers which Egypt took by leveraging their position in Mid East and East Med against Turkey.

What exactly did we give to Egypt? And does Egypt have the capability to receive what we gave to them? We talked about ToT in the past. It is not magic. Let's assume an alien civilization visited Earth and decided to transfer the technology of UFOs to us. Do you think we can successfully produce one ourselves?

 

[valarmogu]

Nijerya 2 Adet T129 Atak Helikopteri Teslim Aldı! - ULU Savunma

Nijerya Hava Kuvvetleri, T129 Atak taarruz helikopterlerinin 2. Partisini teslim aldığını açıkladı…

www.ulusavunma.com

The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of the second batch of 2x TAI T129 attack helicopters from Türkiye.

After two years of negotiations, the Nigerian defense authorities and Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) signed an agreement in July 2022 for the supply of a total of six T129 Atak helicopters.

The estimated cost of each helicopter is approximately 45 million dollars. The NAF received the first two T129 Atak helicopters on November 1, 2023. With the delivery of the second batch, the last two helicopters under the agreement are expected to be delivered soon.

 

[BaburKhan]

Egypt seems to be interested in Hisar Class OPV.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1831736232470040948

 

[BaburKhan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1832531341797216312

 

[what]

Kosovo has no money, probably going to be military aid again.

 

[Sanchez]

Kosovo has no money, probably going to be military aid again.

Korkut is too expensive to be given as aid.

 

[BaburKhan]

Kosovo has no money, probably going to be military aid again.

On the other Side Serbia is modernising it's Military. They signed a Deal for 12 Rafale Fighters. Kosovo have no real Air Defence. They could even need Hisar-A & O, if they can afford is another Question.

 

[Bmx98]

Kosovo has no money, probably going to be military aid again.

Kosovo Civillians have more money than the Government and they are ready to donate for the military. Unfortunately international law does not allow civilian funds to be used to buy weapons.

 

[Huelague]

Kosovo Civillians have more money than the Government and they are ready to donate for the military. Unfortunately international law does not allow civilian funds to be used to buy weapons.

If Albanian Mafia would donate 10% of their income, they could purchase 1000 F-22.
About law of civilian donate for military, we prove it wrong (El elle kampanya).

 

[Bmx98]

If Albanian Mafia would donate 10% of their income, they could purchase 1000 F-22.
About law of civilian donate for military, we prove it wrong (El elle kampanya).

The diaspora in general has crazy money and they do a lot of money laundering through local businesses but if the military fund gets opened it will be much easier for them to do tax evasions and money laundering through it. Btw this happens in every country including USA and Turkiye.

 

[BaburKhan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1833537922764837182

Maybe some Deals could follow

 

[Sanchez]

Update on Aselsan's Leopard 2 upgrade for the Chilean Army Per TurDef:

"ASELSAN's modernisation programme is divided into four phases. The first phase, which has been completed, includes the C4ISR system and new radios. The second phase will overhaul the fire control system, add electro-optics, a new IFF system, a 360° surveillance suite, and fire suppression/NBC equipment.
The next two phases are expected to include armour overhauls and an active protection system as the finishing touch to the survivability."

However, "Chilean sources have reported that Germany refused to sell new Leopard 2 MBTs to Chile if a modernisation deal was made with ASELSAN.

In a live stream of Chile-based YouTube channel La Trinchera about ASELSAN's Leopard 2 modernisation programme for Chile, Germany's offer for new Leopard 2 models included the condition of not signing a modernisation deal with ASELSAN."

Germany Wants to Block ASELSAN’s Offers to Chile | TURDEF

Chilean sources have reported that Germany refused to sell new Leopard 2 MBTs to Chile if a modernisation deal was made with ASELSAN.

turdef.com

It's not clear directly if the German firm/Germany is talking about the entirety of the modernization package or its follow ups. We hadn't heard of a deal being signed previously, but per the source, it is signed and radio and C4ISR equipment is already delivered and deployed. All this is a translation of a translation, so some details might be missing/wrong. As far as I can remember, these tanks were modernized with modern radios by an Israeli company when they were first received. So maybe the first phase is not about Aselsan but Chile's own mod program.

Per the same stream, Aselsan is now also offering to upgrade Chile's Leopard 1Vs. "Chile will decide (to start the program or not) after observing the Leopard 2 modernisation process. The package is stated to include a change to a 120 mm smoothbore gun instead of the rifled 105 mm one.

ASELSAN offers Leopard 1V MBT Modernisation to Chile | TURDEF

ASELSAN has offered a modernisation package for Leopard 1V MBTs following the ongoing Leopard 2 MBT modernisation.

turdef.com

 

[Ravager]

Update on Aselsan's Leopard 2 upgrade for the Chilean Army Per TurDef:

"ASELSAN's modernisation programme is divided into four phases. The first phase, which has been completed, includes the C4ISR system and new radios. The second phase will overhaul the fire control system, add electro-optics, a new IFF system, a 360° surveillance suite, and fire suppression/NBC equipment.
The next two phases are expected to include armour overhauls and an active protection system as the finishing touch to the survivability."

However, "Chilean sources have reported that Germany refused to sell new Leopard 2 MBTs to Chile if a modernisation deal was made with ASELSAN.

In a live stream of Chile-based YouTube channel La Trinchera about ASELSAN's Leopard 2 modernisation programme for Chile, Germany's offer for new Leopard 2 models included the condition of not signing a modernisation deal with ASELSAN."

Germany Wants to Block ASELSAN’s Offers to Chile | TURDEF

Chilean sources have reported that Germany refused to sell new Leopard 2 MBTs to Chile if a modernisation deal was made with ASELSAN.

turdef.com

It's not clear directly if the German firm/Germany is talking about the entirety of the modernization package or its follow ups. We hadn't heard of a deal being signed previously, but per the source, it is signed and radio and C4ISR equipment is already delivered and deployed. All this is a translation of a translation, so some details might be missing/wrong. As far as I can remember, these tanks were modernized with modern radios by an Israeli company when they were first received. So maybe the first phase is not about Aselsan but Chile's own mod program.

Per the same stream, Aselsan is now also offering to upgrade Chile's Leopard 1Vs. "Chile will decide (to start the program or not) after observing the Leopard 2 modernisation process. The package is stated to include a change to a 120 mm smoothbore gun instead of the rifled 105 mm one.

ASELSAN offers Leopard 1V MBT Modernisation to Chile | TURDEF

ASELSAN has offered a modernisation package for Leopard 1V MBTs following the ongoing Leopard 2 MBT modernisation.

turdef.com

Yep , a steadfast ally indeed ...

 

[valarmogu]

Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed the purchase of 6x Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs from Turkiye

Bosnia and Herzegovina, planning to be suppled with a total of 6 Bayraktar TB2 and 3 Mobile Ground Control Station (Mobile GCS).

https://www.avaz.ba/vijesti/bih/927742/zukan-helez-potvrdio-za-avaz-bih-dogovara-isporuku-sest-turskih-bajraktara

Bosna Hersek 6 Adet Bayraktar TB2 Tedarik Edecek! - ULU Savunma

Bosna Hersek Savunma Bakanlığı, Baykar tarafından geliştirilen ve üretilen 6 adet Bayraktar TB2 insansız hava aracı tedarik edeceğini açıkladı...

www.ulusavunma.com

 

[Iskander]

"Pistol recognized as the best in the world": Turkish TTI Combat received the "gun Oscar" award​

The Russian military publication Topwar writes about the success of Turkish weapons.

The TTI COMBAT pistol from the Turkish company Samsun Yurt Defense (using the CANIK brand), which specializes in the production of small and medium caliber products, was recognized as the best at the ICA exhibition, which is considered to be “weapons "Oscar".
«CANIK stands out with its worldwide success not only as a brand but also as an element representing the strength of Turkey's defense industry in the international arena»,- stated in the company.
Earlier, in 2019, the Turkish manufacturer already received the “Best Weapon of the Year” award for the CANIK TP9 Elite Combat pistol.

The TTI Combat 9mm semi-automatic pistol was first introduced in January of this year. According to the company, it took two years to develop.
The pistol is recognized as the best in the world - says the publication DefenseSanayiST.

It features an 18-round magazine, a patented easy-to-remove compensator, slide serrations that provide a “unique, aggressive grip,” a diamond-cut trigger that breaks at a 90-degree angle, and a fiber optic sight specially developed by HIVIZ.
As the developer explains, the pistol can be equipped with the most exclusive optics available on the market.
The overall length of the TTI Combat is 201 mm, height 150 mm, width 36 mm, barrel length 117 mm, weight 0,85 kg. The original suggested price was $950.»

https://en.topwar.ru/250117-pistolet-priznan-luchshim-v-mire-tureckij-tti-combat-poluchil-priz-oruzhejnogo-oskara.html

Strange things happen to Russians. Previously, Russians never praised Turkish weapons at all. They even ignored the generally recognized success of the Bayraktar TB2 on the battlefield.
And suddenly, recently, I read something completely unthinkable in the same publication: “Yes, the Turkish army is really the best army,” the Russians admitted.
The Russians saw in Ukraine their “legendary” and “invincible” Army. And they are very disappointed in her.

But recognition is one thing; talking about this publicly is simply incredible!

 

[rif.ahm]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1835257505233899528

 

[Sanchez]

Argentine Navy is interested in LST and LPDs with a starting budget of 300 million. Apparently looking at Damen and Korean designs.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1835604548913598912

 

[dBSPL]

Argentine Navy is interested in LST and LPDs with a starting budget of 300 million. Apparently looking at Damen and Korean designs.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1835604548913598912

I don't think we have much chance because of the current government structure in Argentina.