Burak Ege Bekdil

Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.


  • Turkey Receives Second A400M
    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 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.

  • Aselsan Launches Subsidiary in Jordan
    Aselsan Launches Subsidiary in Jordan

    AMMAN – Turkish military electronics specialist Aselsan inaugurated Dec. 15 a joint venture production plant in Jord…

  • Turkish TAI Launches Center for Space Programs

    ANKARA – Turkey’s national aerospace company Tusas Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has said that its ambitious sp…