Türkische Rüstungsindustrie

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STM Scores Second Export Success with Armour-Piercing Kargu
20 Jun 2025, 17:59 2 mins
Turkiye
Ammunition Unmanned Systems
STM Scores Second Export Success with Armour-Piercing Kargu TurDef
STM has signed its second export contract for the KARGU rotary-wing loitering munition system fitted with an armour-piercing warhead, marking another milestone in the UAV’s growing global footprint. Following extensive testing and successful deployment of the upgraded warhead, the system continues to attract international buyers.



KARGU, also known as a “kamikaze UAV”, entered the Turkish Armed Forces inventory in 2018 and has since proven effective in counter-terrorism and cross-border operations. The armour-piercing version, developed last year, is designed to destroy armoured land vehicles and fortified structures while maintaining the original’s anti-personnel effectiveness. It has now secured its second international customer after an initial export deal signed months earlier.

With more than ten countries across three continents already operating KARGU, STM is positioning the system as a versatile, portable, and AI-enabled loitering munition capable of responding to evolving battlefield needs. KARGU allows operators to swap out its warhead in the field, shifting between anti-personnel and armour-piercing payloads as the mission requires.

https://turdef.com/article/stm-scores-se...cing-kargu

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TEI Exhibits Its Engine Portfolio at the Paris Air Show
21 Jun 2025, 20:09 1 min
France Turkiye
Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show
TEI Exhibits Its Engine Portfolio at the Paris Air Show TurDef
TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI) demonstrated its military and commercial propulsion systems at the Paris Air Show in 2025. The show took place at Le Bourget Airport from June 16 to 22.

The business showed off Türkiye's first jet engine, the TF6000, as well as the TS1400 turboshaft engine that powers the T625 GÖKBEY helicopter, the PD170 turbodiesel engine for drones, and its line of small turbojets.



TEI also highlighted its capabilities in producing engine parts and modules for international programmes, including next-generation single crystal components currently in serial production. These components enable uninterrupted power generation in the engine’s hottest sections.

According to information obtained by TurDef, development tests on the TF6000 have demonstrated continued high performance even above the target temperature range using uncooled single crystal blades.

https://turdef.com/article/tei-exhibits-...s-air-show

Paris Airshow: TUSAŞ Displays Re-Designed T925 Helicopter
21 Jun 2025, 20:14 2 mins
France Turkiye
Air Expo and Air Show
Paris Airshow: TUSAŞ Displays Re-Designed T925 Helicopter TurDef
TUSAŞ has displayed a scaled model of the T925 multirole utility helicopter in its new layout with a reworked fuselage and cabin at the Paris Airshow 2025.

Following TUSAŞ’s official unveiling of the new configuration that is closer to the S-70 utility helicopter in terms of the fuselage, the scaled model was put on display during Paris Airshow 2025. T925’s former configuration was closer to the S-92 with a large cabin and ramp at the expense of aerodynamics.

https://turdef.com/article/paris-airshow...helicopter

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TUSAŞ Works on GNSS-Independent Navigation for Hürjet
27 Jun 2025, 21:05 2 mins
Turkiye
Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ Works on GNSS-Independent Navigation for Hürjet TurDef
A team of TUSAŞ engineers have published their work on an AI-supported and terrain-referenced navigation system as a GNSS-independent complement on MDPI.

Hürjet might receive a complementary navigation system in addition to GNSS, which combines various methods and filters the data using AI to maintain precise navigation at low altitudes and GNSS-denied environments.

The system is designed with sensor fusion through elements like radar/barometric altimeters and steerable lasers.

The application might be expanded to include other aircraft, especially unmanned ones, which are more susceptible to GNSS jamming compared to manned aircraft.

https://turdef.com/article/tusas-works-o...or-huerjet

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Baykar Demonstrates Kemankeş 1’s Air-to-Air Capability
28 Jun 2025, 17:57 3 mins
Turkiye
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems
Baykar Demonstrates Kemankeş 1’s Air-to-Air Capability TurDef
Kemankeş 1 jet-powered loitering munition’s test from Akıncı UCAV included the demonstration of air-to-air capability through a dive on a hovering target.

Kemankeş 1’s firing test from Akıncı UCAV not only marks the first firing test from the turboprop-powered UCAV but also the first demonstration of air-to-air use.

In the test, two Kemankeş 1 jet-powered loitering munitions performed simulated interceptions on targets carried by quadcopter UAVs.

Kemankeş 1, with a range of 150+ km and a warhead weighing 5 kg, is mainly intended against soft-skinned surface targets, especially those in contested environments. Additionally, the onboard gimbal optical system with laser rangefinder allows for alternative use as a deployable ISR asset.

https://turdef.com/article/baykar-demons...capability

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Asisguard’s Songar UAV Gains Triple Mortar Dropper
29 Jun 2025, 21:04 1 min
Turkiye
Ammunition Unmanned Systems
Asisguard’s Songar UAV Gains Triple Mortar Dropper TurDef
Songar armed UAV of Asisguard has been integrated and fire-tested with MKE’s triple mortar round apparatus for 81 mm rounds to allow multiple engagements.

Songar’s latest weapon option is the triple rack for dropping 81 mm mortar rounds nose-down. The integration is a joint work with MKE. In the firing test, Songar successfully scored a direct hit on a small target with the mortar round. An automatic target recognition feature is also seen in the test footage included in the weekly summary published by SSB.

Songar can take off from land or 4x4 vehicles fitted with a carriage platform, as demonstrated by BMC on the Amazon 4x4 tactical wheeled vehicle.

Other Weapon Options of Songar
Songar has been fitted with a variety of weapons to answer different fire support needs. The options include a 5.56 mm machine gun, 40 mm grenade launchers (Single-shot or revolving types), 40 mm mini rockets, and an Eren miniature laser weapon (Intended against IEDs).

https://turdef.com/article/asisguard-s-s...ar-dropper