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.
US Begins Removing Patriot Missiles from Turkey
The United States has started pulling its Patriot missiles stationed on Turkish soil, Turkish officials said.
Rolls Royce to Open Tech Center in Turkey
Rolls Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkey's state scientific research institute to open an "advanced manufacturing technology center in" Turkey.
Russian Actions Tighten Turkish Bonds with NATO, Qatar
Russia's actions in Turkey may tighten bonds with regional partners, in particular Qatar.
How 'Turkish' Will Turkey's Planned TRJet Program Be?
Turkey's planned dual-use regional jet program, known as TRJet, now faces a debate over exactly how “Turkish” the aircraft production should be – even before a contract for the deal has been signed.
Turkey Launches Amphibious Ship
Turkey has launched a 140-meter-long amphibious ship at a high-profile ceremony.
Engine Selection Critical for Turkish F-X Fighter Program
The engine selection for Turkey’s first indigenous fighter jet is the most critical step at this stage of the program
Turkish Firms Hope Qatar Show Will Be Gateway for Gulf Exports
Top Turkish defense firms seeking Arabian Gulf export deals will display their wares at the High-Tech Port exhibition in Qatar next month.
SNC’s Turkish Venture Sees Big Future for TRJet
Turkey has committed to buying 50 TRJet aircraft, the planned dual-use future regional jet that will be developed in country, but the companies producing it aim to sell 2,000 worldwide.
Industry Unnerved by Spiral of Violence in Turkey
Turkish ethnic violence has killed over 100 security officials, scores of civilians and over 1,000 Kurdish militants
