Burak Ege Bekdil

Burak Ege Bekdil

Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.

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Turkey, UAE strengthen defense industry ties with dozens of deals

The agreements follow several years of political disputes between the two nations.

5 months ago

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.

5 months ago

Pentagon to lift Osprey flight ban after fatal Air Force crash

The Osprey has been grounded following a Nov. 29 Air Force Special Operations Command crash in Japan that killed eight service members.

Netherlands plans four new air-defense frigates

The current Zeven Provinciën-class frigates came into service between 2002 and 2005 and would need to be replaced in the 2030s.

Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.

Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing new jets and drones

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.

Congress passes fourth stopgap funding bill as 1% sequester looms

Lawmakers kicked FY24 defense funding further down the road, raising fears at the Pentagon that congressional inaction may soon result in a 1% sequester.

Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate vote

The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.

The Bell V-280 Valor is seen in a video playing above the Bell booth at the 2023 Association of the U.S. Army convention in Washington, D.C.

Bell, Leonardo to partner on tiltrotor helicopters

The agreement follows a long partnership between the firms on the BA609 tiltrotor program, which ended in 2011.

Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights

The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.

Indian committee OKs $4 billion buy of BrahMos missiles, more tech

The acquisition package includes cruise missiles, air defense weapons, surveillance radars and fighter jet engines.

Sec. Austin grilled about hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testified at the House Armed Services Committee about his failure to notify the president about his hospitalization.

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