Togg, a new electric car brand, was successfully launched in Türkiye last year. Its success looks set to continue. Togg debuted a new model at the CES technology show, which is still in prototype form. However, this model will enter commercial production in 2025 and will be available for purchase in the German market. Last year, Togg, the new electric car company, sold around 13,500 units of the T10X SUV type in its home nation of Türkiye. The company has now debuted its sister model, the T10F, which resembles a sedan car, at the CES technology expo in...
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Two Automotive Entrepreneurs Headline CES, the Las Vegas Electronics Fair That Starts Today... Both Point to Türkiye and Vietnam's Entry into this Sector It's all written down.... The wheel is turning, and history is repeating itself. Exactly a century ago, the invention of the internal combustion engine changed the face of transportation and forced horse-drawn carriages, the undisputed rulers of the roads at the time, into retirement. This transformation was so powerful that the transition period was like a tsunami. A number of companies emerged to make the transition even easier, offering cars of various sizes and prices. This...
The Turkish Aerospace Industries' Anka-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle made its maiden flight on December 28, 2023. The website of the Defence Industry Agency featured a video of the aircraft's first flight. In a statement made on his X account, President of Defence Industry Agency Haluk Görgün said, "We have launched a new state-of-the-art national system into the sky. With its high payload carrying capacity, tailless structure, and low radar cross-section, our Anka-3 UCAV will perform reconnaissance, surveillance, air-air and air-ground attack missions." Görgün remarked, "We will continue to work towards full independence in our defence industry under...
An ASELSAN official stated that the first fifth-generation aircraft pilot helmet has been manufactured; it will serve as the "right arm" of pilots flying fifth-generation aircrafts. Flat-panel displays enable fighter pilots to acquire pertinent information during air combat without the need to incline their heads. When they turn sideways, however, it becomes challenging to obtain information rapidly. Hence, helmet-mounted displays have been produced. ASELSAN has designed a new helmet with Turkish fifth-generation aircraft pilots in mind. The helmet, constructed entirely of lightweight composite materials, is under 7.5 kilogrammes in weight. By virtue of the projection lenses on both sides of the...
According to the statement by the Presidency of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The statement said, “The call addressed regional and global issues, particularly the Ukraine-Russia war. President Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye’s intensive efforts for the termination of the bloodshed and the establishment of lasting peace both in Ukraine and Palestinian lands. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye stands ready to assume a facilitating role and host the peace talks for the restoration of peace in Ukraine.” Furthermore, Erdoğan underlined the importance of restructuring...
According to Iranian media, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a telephone conversation with Iranian President Ibrahim Reisi on Wednesday evening, after the terrorist attack in the city of Kerman that killed at least 103 people and injured more than 200 people. In the press release made by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, it was stated that President Erdoğan expressed his condolences to Ebrahim Raisi, "condemned the terrorist attack targeting civilians", stated that "Türkiye stands by Iran in the fight against terrorism" and wished "patience to the Iranian people". Turkish President reiterated his call on Iran to act together...
Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, inaugurated a new runway on Monday to better cope with the increasing capacity of the country's financial and cultural hub. At a ceremony held for the opening of the second runway at the airport, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that in the first 11 months of this year, the number of passengers at the Sabiha Gokcen Airport increased by 21 percent to 34 million, aboard 208,000 flights, compared to the same period last year. The airport, located in the Asian part of the bi-continental city, has been the third-busiest in Türkiye, following Istanbul...
Communications Director for Türkiye, Fahrettin Altun, recently underscored the nation’s role in regional mediation efforts, highlighting its growing relevance in global public opinion. Altun’s comments come at a time when Türkiye is increasingly perceived as a key player on the international stage, capable of fostering dialogue and negotiating between conflicting parties. A Strategic Diplomatic Stance Altun’s statement is a reflection of Türkiye’s strategic diplomatic moves and its commitment to regional peace and stability. The country, with its unique geographical location straddling both Europe and Asia, and deep historical ties, has been leveraging its...
The unmanned autonomous combat vehicles "Barkan", put into service by Turkish defence industry companies, are standing out among their competitors with their superior performance. Designed for the high-intensity battlefields of the future, "Barkan" vehicles have been developed as multi-purpose tracked unmanned ground vehicles. The vehicle, which is capable of carrying various types of ammunition, has been put through its paces in actual combat testing. The unmanned ground vehicles, comprising "Barkan" and "Barkan 2" models, are capable of performing tasks such as assault, casualty transfer, bomb disposal, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as war damage assessment. "Barkan 2" has been featured with a...