Burak Ege Bekdil

Burak Ege Bekdil

Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.

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Turkey's Defense Exports Up 17.7% in 2014
Turkey's defense and aerospace exports rose by 17.7 percent to $1.648 billion in 2014 from $1.4 billion the year before, an umbrella organization for Turkish manufacturers announced.
Eurojet May Find Role in Turk Fighter
European engine-maker Eurojet Turbo may find a role in powering what would become Turkey's first indigenous fighter jet, industry sources and analysts said.
Turkish Jammer Program Indicates 'Urgent' Need
Although a local Turkish company has engaged in talks with foreign aircraft manufacturers to build a stand-off jammer (SOJ) system, the procurement office has launched a parallel program to procure similar systems from a foreign supplier.
Turkey Won't Rush Air Defense Contract
Turkish government leaders are refraining from making a hasty "final-final" decision on a multibillion dollar contract that will build the country's first long-range air and anti-missile defense architecture.
Turkey Insists on Indigenous Fighter Jet
A top procurement meeting of Turkey's government and military leaders Jan. 7 produced several critical decisions, but officials and analysts agree a move to further efforts to build the country's first indigenous fighter aircraft was most important.
Turkey Receives Second A400M
Turkey has received its second A400M tactical transport aircraft, the country's procurement office announced Dec. 23.
Turkey Seeks New Extension in Air Defense Contract
Turkey has urged bidders in a multibillion dollar contract for the construction of its first long-range air and anti-missile defense system to agree on a sixth extension of the deadline to renew offers, Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz said Dec. 21.
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