Burak Ege Bekdil
Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.
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Turkey’s Baykar to spend $100 million on Ukraine drone production
Company executives profess to view the war-torn country as a long-term, strategic partner rather than a short-term market.
Turkish Tank Sees Pakistani, Saudi Interest
ANKARA — A number of countries Turkey views as “allies” are interested in buying what will become Turkey’s first indigenous new generation main battle tank, the Altay, the top procurement official has said.
Turkey Seeks To Build Indigenous Satellite
After having spent more than $1 billion on satellite programs, Turkey will spend its resources on local industrial efforts
US Joint Chiefs Head in Ankara to Discuss ISIS, Sectarian Tensions
The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in the Turkish capital to discuss "various aspects" of the allied fight against the Islamic State group.
Officials: Turkish Firms Eye Billions in Saudi Defense Contracts
Turkish defense companies are chasing contracts worth several billion dollars in Saudi Arabia, according to Turkish procurement officials.
NATO Reconnaissance Plane Deployment to Turkey Irks German Lawmakers
A NATO force of reconnaissance planes that includes German personnel will be sent to help Turkey police its border, drawing ire from politicians in Germany who said on Sunday they were not consulted.
Germany Pulls Patriot Systems From Turkey
After a three-year deployment Germany has withdrawn its Patriot air and anti-missile defense systems from Turkish soil.
Turkey Picks Otokar for $52M Armored Vehicle Contract
Turkish armored vehicle manufacturer Otokar won a contract from the Turkish government to supply an unspecified number of vehicles to the Turkish military, the company announced Dec. 22.
Turkey Tests Armed Drone
Turkey's local defense industry has successfully tested an armed, tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), industry and procurement officials said.
Turkey To Create New Border Security Unit
Turkey finalized plans to create a new, comprehensive border security unit encompassing territorial security, coast guard and customs security, a top Turkish official announced.
