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TurDef official account. #Global defence news, focusing on #Turkish #Defence and #Aerospace #Industry. https://t.co/9tuOFgahwT

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🇵🇰🇨🇳.@PakistanNavy Launches Third Hangor-Class #Submarine PNS Mangro.Pakistan has launched its third Hangor-class submarine, PNS Mangro, in Wuhan. This is part of the country's biggest naval purchase program ever with #China.
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🇹🇷.@BaykarTech #TB2T-AI Armed #UAV Reaches 40023 ft Altitude.In a previous test, #Bayraktar TB2T-AI reached an #altitude of 37096 ft. This time, the altitude has been pushed to 40023 ft, which is close to #AKINCI #UCAV’s record of 45000 ft.
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🇨🇳.#China’s Compound #Coaxial #Helicopter Prototype Breaks Cover.After the maiden flight of China’s #tiltrotor, another high-speed rotorcraft prototype as a compound coaxial helicopter similar to @Sikorsky S-97 made its appearance.
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After the maiden flight of China’s tiltrotor, another high-speed rotorcraft prototype as a compound coaxial helicopter similar to S-97 made its appearance.
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🇹🇷.#Türkiye to host 2026 @NATO #Summit in Ankara,7–8 July.#NATO @SecGenNATO Rutte announced that leaders will meet on 7–8 July 2026, underlining Turkiye’s role on NATO’s southern and Black Sea lines.
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🇹🇷.#ŞİMŞEK_K with #RATO Capability Hits Target with Warhead.The new version of @TUSAS_EN ŞİMŞEK #UAV, ŞİMŞEK-K, hit a ground target with a warhead after its first takeoff test using #rocket assist instead of a #catapult.
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The new version of TUSAŞ’s ŞİMŞEK UAV, ŞİMŞEK-K, hit a ground target with a warhead after its first takeoff test using rocket assist instead of a catapult.
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🇨🇴.#FPV Drone Brings Down @PoliciaColombia Black Hawk, 12 Dead @Sikorsky .An explosive-laden FPV drone used by a cocaine-trafficking militia downed a Police UH-60 near Amalfi, killing 12 and exposing gaps in rotary-wing defence.
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An explosive-laden FPV drone used by a cocaine-trafficking militia downed a Police UH-60 near Amalfi, killing 12 and exposing gaps in rotary-wing defence.
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🇺🇸.@SierraNevCorp Unveils #Freedom Jet for @USNavy Trainer Bid.Sierra Nevada Corporation has introduced its twin-engined Freedom #jet #trainer as a contender to replace the US Navy’s ageing T-45 #Goshawk fleet.
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Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has introduced its twin-engined Freedom jet trainer as a contender to replace the US Navy’s ageing T-45 Goshawk fleet.
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🇺🇸.@USMC MQ-72C #Cargo #UAV Demonstrator Flies Autonomously.MQ-72C Aerial #Logistics Connector’s demonstrator for USMC, developed in a cooperation between Airbus and Shield AI, performed its first #autonomous flight.
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MQ-72C Aerial Logistics Connector’s demonstrator for USMC, developed in a cooperation between Airbus and Shield AI, performed its first autonomous flight.
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🇮🇳.#India Expands #Fighter Fleet with #Tejas and #Rafale Moves.India has cleared the purchase of 97 Tejas Mk-1A jets while also pushing for 114 Rafales, combining local production with imports to strengthen its air power. @HALHQBLR @Dassault_OnAir .
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India has cleared the purchase of 97 Tejas Mk-1A jets while also pushing for 114 Rafales, combining local production with imports to strengthen its air power.
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🇹🇷.#TRLG122 Guided #Artillery #Rocket Now Available to Pickups.In the new test, @roketsan TRLG-122 122 mm #laser-guided artillery rocket was fired from a pickup for the first time, successfully hitting the sea target.
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In the new test, ROKETSAN’s TRLG-122 122 mm laser-guided artillery rocket was fired from a pickup for the first time, successfully hitting the sea target.
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🇨🇳#China’s Lightweight #Tiltrotor #Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight.The first manned tiltrotor aircraft from China that appears identical to the Italian Leonardo AW609 in terms of size has been spotted performing flight tests.
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🇯🇵🇹🇷.@ModJapan_en Tests TB2 UAVs as #Defence Minister Visits Türkiye.While trials the Bayraktar TB2, Minister Gen Nakatani visited @SavunmaSanayii for cooperation and tech-sharing talks as @baykar #TB2 #UAV evaluations continue back in Japan. @Japan_GSDF .
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🇺🇸U.S. Accused of Embedding Trackers in #AI #Chip Exports.Reuters reports U.S. embeds hidden #tracking devices in AI chip shipments to enforce #export curbs, while Türkiye secures privileged access through Taiwan deal.
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Reuters reports U.S. embeds hidden tracking devices in AI chip shipments to enforce export curbs, while Türkiye secures privileged access through Taiwan deal.
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🇺🇸🇮🇱.@Sikorsky Starts Assembling @Israel_MOD #CH53K Pere Fleet.U.S. Sikorsky has started assembling 12 CH-53K #heavy-lift #helicopters. The helicopters will be delivered in 2028 to replace the previous Yas'ur fleet.
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U.S. Sikorsky has started assembling 12 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters. The helicopters will be delivered in 2028 to replace the previous Yas'ur fleet.
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🇨🇳#China’s Next-Generation Light #Tank ZTZ-201 Breaks Cover.Chinese social media users have shared various images of the #PLAAF’s new light tank ZTZ-201, introducing a hybrid powerpack and new protection measures.
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Chinese social media users have shared various images of the PLAAF’s new light tank ZTZ-201, introducing a hybrid powerpack and new protection measures.
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#Ukraine Produces Flamingo Long-Range Cruise #Missile.A photo from the production line of Ukraine’s new #cruise missile, #Flamingo, featuring an extreme size and a range of 3000 km, was recently shared in the media #UkraineRussianWar.
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🇵🇱🇺🇸.@Poland_MOD to #Modernise 48 F-16s under $3.8bn upgrade deal .Poland and the United States have struck a $3.8 billion deal to upgrade Poland's 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ #fighter planes to the more modern #Viper configuration. @LockheedMartin
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🇬🇷🇪🇺.@HellenicNavyGR Eyes #SAFE Loan for Fourth FDI-class Frigate Purchase.Athens may use @EU_Commission SAFE to buy a fourth #French @navalgroup FDI frigate, raising debate over whether funds meant to counter Russia should finance Greek-Turkish rivalry.
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Athens may use EU SAFE loans to buy a fourth French FDI frigate, raising debate over whether funds meant to counter Russia should finance Greek-Turkish rivalry.
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