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Türkiye's defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

Türkiye's defense industry has seen significant achievements in recent years, with notable successes in 2021 and 2022. The country's domestic and national defense capabilities have garnered recognition both locally and internationally.

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

Türkiye's achievements in the defense industry in recent years are evident.

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

Both 2021 and 2022 witnessed successes in the field of domestic and national defense industry. Indeed, 2023 is shaping up to be another remarkable year.

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

In 2022, Türkiye achieved many milestones, and its defense industry gained recognition not only within the country but also on a global scale, showcasing products in land, sea, and air systems.

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

Foreign press frequently highlights the innovations in Türkiye's defense industry. The U.S.-based defense industry newspaper, The Defence Post, covered Türkiye's F-16 development protocol in their recent article.

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

The newspaper announced that Türkiye has officially initiated the second phase of the domestic upgrade program for its F-16 fleet. It stated, "The Turkish Air Force's F-16 Block-30/40/50 jets will be modernized under the ÖZGÜR 2 program led by the Presidency of Defense Industries."

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

The article emphasized that Türkiye aims to modernize and structurally improve Block-30 aircraft with the ÖZGÜR 2 program, expanding the scope of structural and avionic upgrades for the F-16 Block 30/40/50 planes.

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

Among the upgrades mentioned are miniature bombs, Gökdağan and Bozdoğan missiles, a precision-guided munition kit, and a new generation radar.

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

ÖZGÜR was also in the global headlines in previous weeks. Technology agency gagadget.com was among the newspapers covering the developments in the Turkish defense industry.

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Türkiyes defense industry continues to thrive with remarkable achievements

The newspaper highlighted Türkiye's alternative approach, particularly concerning the F-16s, stating that the Ankara government is currently in talks with the U.S. to acquire F-16s.