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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC
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King Abdullah II Officially Opens SOFEX 2026 in Aqaba

The 15th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX 2026), attended by more than 400 official delegations from 75 countries and 350 exhibiting companies from 38 countries, focuses on special operations capabilities, autonomous systems and next-generation defence technologies. King Abdullah II of Jordan, Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF), officially inaugurated SOFEX 2026 at a ceremony in Aqaba on Tuesday, October 27. The opening ceremony was also attend

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SOFEX 2026 Opens with Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference in Aqaba

MESOC 2026 brings together military and government officials to discuss emerging threats, unmanned systems and multinational special operations cooperation The 12th Biennial Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC) took place in Aqaba on Monday, October 26, under the patronage of HRH Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, ahead of the opening of the 15th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX 2026). Held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., MESOC brought together senior mi

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ASFAT to Deliver Five ASBOT Boats to Jordan in 2027

ASFAT is currently constructing five ASBOT boats for the Royal Jordanian Naval Force at its facilities in İzmir, Türkiye. Under the contract signed on 12 February 2026, all four ASBOT KN-43 boats and one ASBOT KN-43 SAR (Search and Rescue) variant are scheduled to be delivered in 2027.In line with Jordan's requirements, the length of the ASBOT boats has been increased from the standard 10.2 m to 13 m. New production molds are being manufactured to accommodate this modification, with mold product

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2026-10-27 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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SOFEX 2026 to Bring the Global Defense and Security Community Together in Aqaba, Marking 30 Years Since Its Launch

SOFEX 2026, to be hosted by Jordan, is preparing to open its doors from 27 to 29 October as one of the world’s leading events dedicated to special operations forces and homeland security. The 15th edition will feature an expanded exhibition area, next-generation defense technologies, cybersecurity solutions and interactive training experiences. As one of the official media partners of SOFEX 2026, DEFENCE TÜRKİYE magazine will cover the exhibition on-site for two days, bringing its readers the la

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2026-10-20 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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Marshall Aerospace, Contractor for Türkiye's C-130J Program, Acquired by AURELIUS

British aerospace and defense company Marshall Aerospace has been acquired by international private equity investor AURELIUS. The transaction, which separates Marshall Aerospace from Marshall Group, was completed on 8 October 2026. In its acquisition announcement, Marshall Aerospace highlighted the multi-year program supporting the entry into service and sustainment of 12 C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft acquired by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence from the United Kingdo

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2026-10-19 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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AKINCI SCORES A DIRECT HIT ON ITS FIRST FIRING WITH THE MGK MUNITION

AKINCI, Türkiye's Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) developed indigenously by Baykar, has successfully completed its first firing test with the MGK munition as part of its test program, scoring a direct hit. The AKINCI UCAV, developed indigenously by Baykar, continues to expand its capabilities through the integration of indigenous subsystems and munitions. As part of these efforts, AKINCI scored a direct hit on its target in a firing test with the Morfoz Guidance Kit (MGK), developed

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2026-10-09 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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PAKISTAN NAVY SEIZES LARGE CACHE OF NARCOTICS IN ARABIAN SEA

Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK, while deployed in the Arabian Sea, conducted two successful counter-narcotics operations at extended ranges from Pakistani coast resulting in successful seizure of a large cache of narcotics.During the operations, two dhows were intercepted, and approximately 850 kg of Ice and 2000 kg of Hashish/ Cannabis were recovered from concealed compartments inside the vessels. The seized narcotics, valued at approximately US$ 96 million, were taken into custody and will subsequ

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2026-10-07 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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ASELSAN Signs Record EUR 2.46 Billion Air Defense Contract

ASELSAN and the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) have signed contracts worth a total of EUR 2.46 billion for the procurement of Hybrid Air Defense Systems. According to information provided by ASELSAN, the agreement represents the largest single contract signed in the company’s 51-year history. ASELSAN announced on 5 October 2026 that it had signed contracts worth a total of EUR 2.46 billion with the Secretariat of Defence Industries for the procurement of Hybrid Air Defense Systems. No d

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2026-10-05 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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MPMS-1 Built for the Malaysia Coast Guard Launched at DESAN Shipyard

The first Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS-1), being built by DESAN Shipyard for the Malaysia Coast Guard (MMEA), was launched during a ceremony held at DESAN Shipyard’s facilities in the Kocaeli Free Zone on 2 October 2026. The ceremony was attended by Republic of Türkiye Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi, Malaysian Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, DESAN Shipyard Chairman Cenk İsmail Kaptanoğlu, and senior officials from both countries. Speaking at the ceremo

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2026-10-02 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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Türkiye’s Eurofighter Typhoons Enter Production as First Turkish Air Force Pilots Begin Conversion Training

BAE Systems has confirmed that production of the 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft ordered by Türkiye is underway in the United Kingdom and across the Eurofighter partner nations, while the Royal Air Force (RAF) has announced that the first two Turkish Air Force pilots have begun Typhoon conversion training at RAF Coningsby. BAE Systems announced in its 2026 Half-Yearly Report, published on July 29, 2026, that manufacturing of the 20 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft ordered by Türkiye in Octob

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2026-09-29 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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Data, Simulation and AI Bring the Future of Aviation to Life

The aerospace and defense industry is entering a new era, and the future was on full display at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. As advanced electronics, software and intelligent systems become central to aircraft innovation, a wide variety of new aircraft is on course to take to the skies in the next few years, ranging from commercial craft with more sustainable propulsion systems to next-generation defense systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The opportunity to bring thes

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2026-09-29 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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Nurol Makina to Showcase Innovative Armored Vehicle Solutions at ADEX 2026

Nurol Makina, one of the leading land vehicle manufacturers in the Turkish defense industry, will participate in ADEX 2026 – the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition, to be held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from 30 September to 2 October 2026.At the exhibition, to be held at Baku Expo Center, Nurol Makina will display large-scale models of the Ejder Yalçın 4x4, NMS 4x4 and NMS-L 4x4 vehicles, developed and tested for operations across different geographies and operational condi

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2026-09-28 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF WITNESSES SUCCESSFUL MAIDEN LIVE WEAPON FIRING BY PNS/M HANGOR

In a significant demonstration of operational readiness and combat capability, the Pakistan Navy’s newly inducted submarine PNS/M HANGOR successfully conducted its maiden Live Weapon Firing in the North Arabian Sea. PNS/M HANGOR launched an anti-ship cruise missile designed for precision engagement at extended ranges. HANGOR engaged the designated target with precision, validating its weapon systems, combat readiness, and operational effectiveness.Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed ASH

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2026-09-27 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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PAKISTAN NAVY SEIZES HUGE CACHE OF NARCOTICS IN ARABIAN SEA

Under the ambit of Maritime Security Operations, Pakistan Navy Ships HUNAIN and YARMOOK conducted a joint major counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea, resulting in the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately USD 750 million.While undertaking routine patrolling, a suspicious boat was intercepted, and a boarding operation was conducted. During the course of the investigation, over 2,800 kg of narcotics were recovered from concealed compartments onboard the vessel. This remarkabl

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2026-09-27 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com
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BAYRAKTAR TB3 UCAV SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES SONOBUOYS DURING SEAWOLF EXERCISE

As part of the Seawolf Exercise, Bayraktar TB3, launched from TCG Anadolu, successfully completed a sonobuoy launch test using the Baykar SAS POD. Conducting a joint operation with a maritime patrol aircraft, the indigenous UCAV gained another critical capability in anti-submarine warfare.The Bayraktar TB3 UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) demonstrated a critical capability in anti-submarine warfare during a mission flown from TCG Anadolu as part of the Seawolf-I/2026 Exercise. The ind

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2026-09-22 00:00 UTCdefenceturkey.com