TR Defence Exports & Updates

[Costin1984]

a common legalization procedure involving payable bribes. In Romania and Bulgaria, this is common practice.

STRABAG does this the best. TKM is also good at legalization procedures

You can't pay a bribe by officially giving money to the state....

 

[TR_123456]

You can't pay a bribe by officially giving money to the state....

We never have bribes in Türkiye.

 

[Sanchez]

After Georgia, Syria is the second neighbor to operate BMC Amazon.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012826215476846889

 

[Pokemonte13]

After Georgia, Syria is the second neighbor to operate BMC Amazon.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012826215476846889

Not just Amazon but also Cobra 2

 

[Sanchez]

Not just Amazon but also Cobra 2

Looks like it but I'm not sure, won't make a comment before we see a better angle. There are similar looking homegrown Syrian vehicles as well. We never saw Cobra IIs being delivered to Syria before. But it does make sense to give orders to every maker as these are all new builds.

Many, many types of vehicles were delivered to Syrian army in the past year.

 

[Sanchez]

Not just Amazon but also Cobra 2

Yup, confirmed now.

 

[Anmdt]

Yup, confirmed now.

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Wait, is it Sarp 25 tower with smoke dispensers?

 

[Sanchez]

Wait, is it Sarp 25 tower with smoke dispensers?

Looks more like a classic closed turret without a gun attached to me.

 

[Strong AI]

MKE AND BARZAN HOLDINGS SIGNED AN AGREEMENT FOR A JOINT VENTURE IN QATAR

MKE signed an agreement with BARZAN Holdings, affiliated of the Qatar Ministry of Defence.

The signed agreement covers the establishment of a joint venture with BARZAN Holdings, the transfer of explosive manufacturing capability to Qatar through the planned partnership and the sale of our high-technology products, in particular the MKE TOLGA Short-Range Air Defence System to Qatari Armed Forces.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013224870033654085

 

[MonteCarlo]

TAIS Shipyard and Barzan Holding signed a MOU for export of 2 istif class frigate to Qatar.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013528390075130050

 

[Pokemonte13]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013992257989349807

Looks like we're going to make a lot of money in Indonesia the last important equipment that is not ours is the ew suite from leonardo. Last time i checked even the main guns were MKE denizhan

 

[Sanchez]

even the main guns were MKE denizhan

They are not.

TAIS Shipyard and Barzan Holding signed a MOU for export of 2 istif class frigate to Qatar.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013528390075130050

Looks like this is not an export to Qatar but financing for the 2 Indonesian Istifs. Barzan has a subsidiary in Indonesia.

Milyar dolarlık anlaşma: TCG İSTANBUL'un aynısından 2 adet istediler! MİLGEM fırkateyni ilk kez ihraç ediliyor - TRHaber

Türk donanmasının gözbebeği konumundaki İSTİF sınıfı fırkateynlerin ihracı başlıyor. Katar devletine ait Barzan Holding, MİLGEM sınıfında TCG İSTANBUL'un ikizlerini satın alma niyetini beyan etti. Mutabakat muhtırası Doha'daki DIMDEX-2026 sırasında TCG İZMİT, TCG İÇEL VE TCG İZMİR...

www.trhaber.com

 

[Iskander]

Russians are dissatisfied with Kazakhstan's "arrogance": "Why should the Kazakhs adopt NATO standards?", "Why are the Kazakhs building a plant to produce 155mm shells instead of Russian 152mm ones?", "How is the CSTO worse than NATO?", "Why isn't the Kazakh army—our CSTO allies—coming to our aid in Ukraine?", "How can these former nomads afford to disregard Russia and prefer Turkish weapons?"
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"Went through hot spots": Kazakhstan to begin production of the Tulpar light tank​

"In recent years, the Kazakh Ministry of Defense has been actively expanding cooperation with the Turkish defense industry. Specifically, in February 2025, the Besqaru plant was launched, producing armored vehicles under license from the Turkish defense giant Otokar.

Currently, these include the Aibar 4x4 armored vehicles (based on the Cobra II), the Ural 4x4 (a localized version of the Otokar Ural), and the Taimas 8x8 and 6x6 armored personnel carriers (localized versions of the Arma 8x8 and 6x6). According to company management, the plant's capacity allows for production of approximately 100 vehicles per year (with potential to reach 200), including for export customers. Production of the Tulpar armored vehicle and the Alpar heavy unmanned armored vehicle is planned to begin in 2026—both also developed by Otokar, Besqaru's main partner.
"These products have been through hot spots and tested in real-world conditions."

Tulpar will be produced in a lightweight configuration tank with the latest Hitfact MkII digital turret, which is manufactured by the Italian concern Leonardo.

The Tulpar was first unveiled as an IFV back in 2013. It was unveiled in 2021 with a Hitfact MkII 120mm turret (it had previously been demonstrated with a 105mm cannon). This is the version Kazakhstan intends to produce.

The Tulpar, as a light tank, weighs an estimated 30-32 tons. It has a crew of three. Its armament consists of a 120/45 mm smoothbore cannon paired with a 7,62 mm machine gun. A 12,7 mm remote-controlled weapon station is mounted on the roof. The vehicle's armor is modular and can be adapted to customer requirements. The vehicle is equipped with a Scania DSI 14 or DSI 16 diesel engine producing 810 hp and a SAPA SG-850 transmission. It can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h," - writes a Russian military publication.

https://en.topwar.ru/277192-proshel-gorjachie-tochki-kazahstan-nachnet-vypusk-legkogo-tanka-tulpar.html

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[Tornadoss]

Russians are dissatisfied with Kazakhstan's "arrogance": "Why should the Kazakhs adopt NATO standards?", "Why are the Kazakhs building a plant to produce 155mm shells instead of Russian 152mm ones?", "How is the CSTO worse than NATO?", "Why isn't the Kazakh army—our CSTO allies—coming to our aid in Ukraine?", "How can these former nomads afford to disregard Russia and prefer Turkish weapons?"
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"Went through hot spots": Kazakhstan to begin production of the Tulpar light tank​

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In recent years, the Kazakh Ministry of Defense has been actively expanding cooperation with the Turkish defense industry. Specifically, in February 2025, the Besqaru plant was launched, producing armored vehicles under license from the Turkish defense giant Otokar.

Currently, these include the Aibar 4x4 armored vehicles (based on the Cobra II), the Ural 4x4 (a localized version of the Otokar Ural), and the Taimas 8x8 and 6x6 armored personnel carriers (localized versions of the Arma 8x8 and 6x6). According to company management, the plant's capacity allows for production of approximately 100 vehicles per year (with potential to reach 200), including for export customers. Production of the Tulpar armored vehicle and the Alpar heavy unmanned armored vehicle is planned to begin in 2026—both also developed by Otokar, Besqaru's main partner.
"These products have been through hot spots and tested in real-world conditions."

View attachment 79161

Tulpar will be produced in a lightweight configuration tank with the latest Hitfact MkII digital turret, which is manufactured by the Italian concern Leonardo.

The Tulpar was first unveiled as an IFV back in 2013. It was unveiled in 2021 with a Hitfact MkII 120mm turret (it had previously been demonstrated with a 105mm cannon). This is the version Kazakhstan intends to produce.

The Tulpar, as a light tank, weighs an estimated 30-32 tons. It has a crew of three. Its armament consists of a 120/45 mm smoothbore cannon paired with a 7,62 mm machine gun. A 12,7 mm remote-controlled weapon station is mounted on the roof. The vehicle's armor is modular and can be adapted to customer requirements. The vehicle is equipped with a Scania DSI 14 or DSI 16 diesel engine producing 810 hp and a SAPA SG-850 transmission. It can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h.

https://en.topwar.ru/277192-proshel-gorjachie-tochki-kazahstan-nachnet-vypusk-legkogo-tanka-tulpar.html

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after seeing KF41 Lynx, Tulpar feel like under armored

 

[Iskander]

after seeing KF41 Lynx, Tulpar feel like under armored

Lynxes are almost 20 tons heavier than Tulpars and likely more expensive. Each, of course, has its advantages and disadvantages.
Heavy armor and weaponry are a long-standing German military tradition.

The heaviest gun was the Dora.
The heaviest battleship was the Tirpitz.
The heaviest tank was the Tiger.
It seems their warhorses were also the heaviest.

 

[Saithan]

Good decision by Kazakhstan. Light tanks likely gives better Mobility and a good solution outside wartimes. Considering how the world changes, having versatile solutions is a good alternative to heaviliy investing in one or two things. Especially if they are looking to change to NATO standard.

I would Imagine IFV solutions along with UAV solutions are going to be their standard go to picks to be able to patrol their borders. While also working on an airforce. They likely don't need much wrt navy.

 

[Sanchez]

Good decision by Kazakhstan

There's no decision yet. We've been waiting for them to make up their mind for like 4 years now.