(Europa) Türkische Luftstreitkräfte

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U.S. Approves AIM-120C-8 and AIM-9X Sale to Turkiye by FMS
15 May 2025, 13:00 2 mins
USA Turkiye
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Approves AIM-120C-8 and AIM-9X Sale to Turkiye by FMS TurDef
DSCA announced the approval of 53 AIM-120C-8 BVRAAMs and 60 AIM-9X Block II WVRAAMs to Turkiye for an estimated cost of $304.1 million by the State Department.

If Turkiye acquires the missiles, the Turkish Air Force will have the latest export variant of the AIM-120 AMRAAM for the first time. AIM-120C-8 is close to the AIM-120D variant in most specifications, including the maximum firing range of 160 km, which is almost 1.5 times that of the AIM-120C-7 missiles in Turkish Air Force service.

The AIM-120C-8 lacks two-way data link to update the target and uses standard flight profile while D3 is equipped with more advanced sensors and follows improved flight path algorithms. The D3 also has more Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) Resistance in comparison with C8 version.

The lower count of missiles compared to approved sales to other U.S.-allied nations suggests this is likely to improve the capabilities of F-16 fighters that will not be fitted with the ÖZGÜR modernisation package.

The Turkish F-16s to be fitted with ÖZGÜR modernisation package will have the capability to use the indigenous GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM and BOZDOĞAN WVRAAMs developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE. The last phase of the ÖZGÜR programme includes the integration of ASELSAN’s MURAD 100-A AESA radar, which will elevate the BVR capabilities of Turkish F-16s further.

https://turdef.com/article/u-s-approves-...iye-by-fms

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Indien zeigt sich besorgt 😟 wegen Dr Lieferung von AMRAAM Raketen sn die Türkei und fürchtet das diese in die Hände Pakistans geraten können.

India Raises Concerns Over US-Turkey $225M AMRAAM Missile Deal Amid Turkey-Pakistan Ties
Story by Tejaswini Deshmukh • 22h


US AMRAAM Missiles for Turkey Spark Fresh Concerns in India
The United States has approved a deal to sell powerful air-to-air missiles to Turkey. These missiles are called AMRAAMs, short for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles. They are some of the most advanced weapons in the world, made to strike enemy aircraft from far away—even before pilots can see them.

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This new deal of AMRAAM is worth $225 million and includes not just the missiles but also many other things like parts, containers, software, and support from engineers and contractors. The sale still needs approval from the US Congress, but once approved, Turkey will receive 53 of these AMRAAM missiles, along with extra equipment.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ind...r-AA1ETt6B

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Turkish MoD Holds Press Meeting at the 401st Squadron’s Home
29 May 2025, 18:55 3 mins
Turkiye
Country
Turkish MoD Holds Press Meeting at the 401st Squadron’s Home TurDef Photo Credit: Cem Doğut
The Turkish MoD held a press meeting in front of the test aircraft of the 401st Test Squadron and the indigenously developed munitions alongside them.

The location of this week’s Turkish MoD press meeting was the home of the 401st Squadron, the 1st Air Supply and Maintenance Centre in Eskişehir.

The press meeting was held in front of one F-16 and one F-4E 2020 fighter used by the 401st Test Squadron alongside various munitions developed by Turkiye for fighter jets. The munitions include: Gökdoğan BVRAAM, Bozdoğan WVRAAM, SOM-B1 cruise missile, LGK-82 laser guidance kit, and HGK-82 GNSS/INS guidance kit. The choice of venue may have been a deliberate decision by the Turkish MoD to highlight the strength and progress of the Turkish defence industry.

https://turdef.com/article/turkish-mod-h...ron-s-home

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Turkiye Weighs MRTT and KC-46A to Replace KC-135 Fleet
04 Jun 2025, 12:25 2 mins
Germany USA France Turkiye
Air Logistics
Turkiye Weighs MRTT and KC-46A to Replace KC-135 Fleet TurDef
According to Breaking Defence, Turkiye is choosing between Boeing's KC-46A Pegasus and Airbus's A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) to replace its old KC-135 tanker planes.

There are seven KC-135R Stratotankers in the Turkish Air Force, and they are based at Incirlik air base.

The choice of tanker does not only have political implications, it will also effect the operations.

The aircraft is equipped with various fuel delivery systems. These are AAR refuelling boom and AAR under-wing pod systems: AAR boom fuel flow rate up to a maximum of 3,600 kg/min – 1,200 US gal/min while under wing PODS fuel offload rate 1,300 kg/min – 420 US gal/min.

It can use both boom and Hose and drogue systems. Using boom it provided E3, F-16, F-15, C-17, F-35A, E-7A, A-10C, F-22, P-8A, B1-B, B-2A, B-52H.

https://turdef.com/article/turkiye-weigh...-135-fleet

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EDPOD ESM Pod Enters the Turkish Air Force’s Inventory
23 Jun 2025, 15:01 2 mins
Turkiye
Air E/W
EDPOD ESM Pod Enters the Turkish Air Force’s Inventory TurDef
Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that TÜBİTAK BİLGEM’s EDPOD has entered the inventory of the Turkish Air Force.

EDPOD, developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, has entered the Turkish Air Force inventory to be used onboard F-16 fighter jets to provide extensive ESM capabilities.

The pod is mounted on the central fuselage hardpoint, which is normally used for external fuel tanks.

EDPOD, upon detecting radar signals from the enemy systems, identifies and locates the signal source. The aforementioned information is shared with friendly platforms in real-time. Additionally, the pod can store the data from operations ready for analysis.

https://turdef.com/article/edpod-esm-pod...-inventory

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Turkiye Prioritises Missile and Air Defence Systems
26 Jun 2025, 17:40 4 mins
USA Turkiye NATO
Air Bilateral Relations Defence Politics
Turkiye Prioritises Missile and Air Defence Systems TurDef
Iran’s hypersonic missiles breaching Israel’s air shield after retaliating for an Israeli strike has made layered defence Türkiye’s new strategic priority.

Iran’s large-scale missile retaliation against Israel, involving hypersonic systems that reportedly penetrated Israel’s multi-layered air defence network, has prompted Türkiye to elevate missile and air defence to the top of its national security agenda.

The NATO Leaders’ Summit held in The Hague was dominated by the rising need for defence spending triggered by Russia’s war on Ukraine and Iran’s missile capabilities, which pierced through Israel’s air defence shield.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressing reporters after the summit, confirmed that Türkiye is accelerating efforts to develop a domestic, multi-tiered “system of systems” for air defence. While discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on rejoining the F-35 fighter jet programme took place, Erdoğan clarified that the Russian S-400 system was not part of their bilateral talks.

“Air defence does not begin and end with the S-400. Our public now clearly sees the need for a layered structure,” Erdoğan stated. “We are constructing our own version of a steel dome. This requires harmonised missile systems at various altitudes, working like the organs of a single body.”

https://turdef.com/article/turkiye-prior...ce-systems

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Türkiye signs preliminary agreement with UK to acquire 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets

During IDEF 2025, the international defense exhibition held in Istanbul in July 2025, Türkiye and the United Kingdom signed a preliminary agreement on July 23, 2025, concerning the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. This strategic accord marks a significant milestone in Türkiye's efforts to modernize its air force and deepen defense ties with NATO allies, particularly in the field of advanced air combat capabilities.

https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospa...ghter-jets

Moderativer Hinweis: Die türkischen Streitkräfte bieten enormen Spielraum für eine Aufschlüsselung. Im sehr allgemein gehaltenen Strang über die türkischen Streitkräfte (https://www.forum-sicherheitspolitik.org...p?tid=5552) sind über viele Jahre allerlei Inhalte zu den türkischen Teilstreitkräften vermischt worden. Das ist verständlich (es gab ja lange keinen anderen Strang), aber auch schade, da Einzelheiten untergehen und wir hier sehr viele einzelne Details in Aufschlüsselungen (nach dem Schema Heer, Marine und Luftwaffe) doch besser kanalisieren könnten. Aus diesem Grund dieser Strang hier.

Ich werde versuchen, in der nächsten Zeit den Strang über die türkischen Streitkräfte etwas aufzudröseln (d. h. auch der Initiator wird sich ändern je nach Erstellungsdatum).

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Angesichts deiner herausragenden Fachkenntnisse bzgl. der türkischen Streitkräfte würde ich dich da auch bitten, Themenfelder zur türkischen Luftwaffe hier einzubringen. Danke.

Schneemann

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ASELSAN Signs Large-Scale Contract with SSB for Air Defence
11 Sep 2025, 00:04 1 min
Turkiye
Weapon / Missile Investment
ASELSAN Signs Large-Scale Contract with SSB for Air Defence TurDef ASELSAN's presentation of the Steel Dome from DSEI UK 2025
ASELSAN announced the contract worth €1.65 billion ($1.93 billion) with the Turkish Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) for air defence systems on KAP.

The large-scale deal was announced on Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) not long after the foundation laying ceremony for the Oğulbey Technology Base to play a critical part in the Steel Dome IADS and the delivery of 47 Steel Dome systems, like SİPER and HİSAR.

According to the statement on KAP, the deliveries will be made between the years 2027 and 2031. The agreement likely covers multiple types of air defence assets for the Steel Dome, considering the timeframe and contract value.

https://turdef.com/article/aselsan-signs...ir-defence