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Türkiye· İzmirTurkey's Naval and Air Defense Acquisitions and Tests
Turkey is conducting sea acceptance tests for the İstif Class Frigate İzmir, acquiring Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, and testing new aerial destruction systems to enhance its naval and air defense capabilities.
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Naval defense developments and acquisitions by Turkey
First report 22h agoLast update 8h agoThe Ministry of National Defense announced the start of sea acceptance tests for the İstif Class Frigate İzmir as part of the MİLGEM Project.
Turkey confirms the ongoing acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft from the UK, with pilot training scheduled to begin on September 7.
Tests of the LGK-82 laser guidance system and GÖZDE precision guidance kit from the Akinci UAV have taken place in Turkey.
Al Jazeera is preparing a documentary on how Turkey built its defense industry from a weapons embargo to an export power.
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