Turkey inks deal to replace four foreign-made weapons with local types

January 25, 2024

Defense News

The Turkish government has signed contracts to replace some foreign-made weapons with locally produced versions, the Defense Ministry announced.

The deals, finalized Jan. 20 with the defense contractor Roketsan and other domestic organizations, sets the stage for the mass production of the Akya torpedo, the Atmaca cruise missile and the Sapan air defense weapon, all made by Roketsan. These systems would help fortify the Turkish navy’s strike power.

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