Türkiye has officially begun mass production of the “Altay” main battle tank, developed on the basis of South Korea’s K2 technology, marking the start of a new era of domestically produced main battle tanks. The mass production line for the Altay, adapted to local conditions, was formally inaugurated on 5 September at the BMC Automotive plant within the aerospace and defence industrial complex near Ankara. Chairman of the Board of BMC, Fuat Tosyalı, described the development as “the fulfilment of a century-old aspiration”, noting that “President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan personally supported every stage of the process.” ...
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French newspaper Le Figaro reported that with its new National Aircraft Carrier (MUGEM) project, Türkiye will surpass even France’s “Charles de Gaulle” aircraft carrier and become the country with the largest warship in the Mediterranean. The project was officially announced last week by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Teknofest technology fair. The new aircraft carrier is scheduled to go into service around 2030. The vessel will be capable of carrying both fighter jets and advanced stealth unmanned aerial vehicles. Measuring 285 metres in length and 72 metres in width and displacing over 60,000 tons, the ship will outclass...
Baykar Technologies’ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet, developed by state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) and expected to enter serial production by the end of 2028, represent the flagships of Türkiye’s military production. To prevent potential threats, strengthen defence capabilities within the framework of deterrence, and, at the same time, establish as many alliances as possible with partner countries in Europe and beyond. As demonstrated at the maritime-themed “Teknofest Aviation and Technology Festival,” held from 28 to 31 August at the İstanbul Naval Shipyard Command, NATO member Türkiye is pursuing its industrial and technological development...
Türkiye to Build the Mediterranean’s Largest Warship, Surpassing France’s Charles de Gaulle (France)
The extraordinary project, the new giant named MUGEM, is scheduled to enter service in 2030. It will be capable of carrying both fighter aircraft and stealth unmanned aerial vehicles. The landmark initiative was formally launched last week by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. At the Teknofest Blue Homeland event held at the Naval Shipyard Command, the Turkish President launched the MUGEM project, which will be the first aircraft carrier designed and built domestically. Measuring 285 metres in length, 72 metres in width, and displacing more than 60,000 tonnes, this future giant of the seas will surpass France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier (261...
President Vladimir Putin of Russia said during his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that Russia regards Türkiye not only as a reliable and proven partner in bilateral relations but also on the international stage. President Putin underlined that Türkiye has demonstrated its importance by maintaining a balanced and constructive stance on various global and regional issues. Putin noted that cooperation between Moscow and Ankara plays a key role in promoting peace, stability, and development in the region. The President of Russia expressed confidence that relations between Russia and Türkiye will continue to grow...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that the United States should urgently reverse its decision to cancel the visas of Palestinian officials and prevent them from attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday aboard his flight, President Erdoğan stated, “This decision must be changed immediately. The UN General Assembly exists to discuss global issues and to seek solutions.” President Erdoğan further stressed, “The absence of the Palestinian delegation from the UN General Assembly would only please Israel. What people expect from the U.S....
In a bilateral meeting held on the margins of the ongoing summit in Tianjin, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye and President Xi Jinping of China discussed the situation in Gaza, the war between Ukraine and Russia, and possible joint steps for reconstruction efforts in Syria.
Regarding foreign policy, Putin said that the Russian-Turkish cooperation continues "in a well-coordinated" manner. Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, held in Tianjin province of China, on Monday, expressed that Türkiye's mediating role in the Ukrainian conflict is extremely valuable. The two leaders met on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China. Putin thanked Ankara for hosting direct peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Putin noted that the three rounds of talks held...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye and President Xi Jinping of China met on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. The two leaders engaged in an extensive discussion focused on expanding bilateral relations within the region and addressing common global challenges. During the meeting, the two leaders emphasised the importance of strengthening the economic partnership, addressing trade imbalances, creating new investment opportunities, and expanding collaboration in energy projects and technological sectors. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is committed to strengthening relations with China and promoting people-to-people and economic relations between the two countries. ...