Atlas: Airbus’s tactical titan
In the first of a two-part feature, Joe Campion looks at the A400M’s development and how initial operators utilised the airlifter in multiple disciplines
Turkey’s first fifth-gen Kaan fighter takes flight
Turkey’s first domestically developed manned combat aircraft – which is now dubbed the Kaan (formerly known as the TF-X) – graced the skies for the first time on February 21, when it completed its maiden flight from Akinci Air Base near Ankara
US finally approves sale of F-16 Block 70s to Turkey
After a two-year delay, Turkey has finally gained approval from the US government to acquire 40 new-build F-16C/D Block 70 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighters and 79 F-16V upgrade kits in a deal worth approximately $23bn
Next-generation AWACS – Boeing’s E-7 Wedgetail
Boeing’s E-7 Wedgetail was expected to take over from the E-3 AWACS as it departed, but this hasn’t happened. Delays and cost overruns have meant the aircraft has not yet reached its full potential. However, a recent order by the USAF might be just what it needs, says Jon Lake.
Turkey rolls out first TF-X stealth fighter prototype
As Turkey continues to demonstrate the growing might of its domestic aerospace/defence industry, Turkish Aerospace Industries – the nation’s largest aircraft manufacturer – publicly unveiled the first prototype of its new fifth-generation stealth fighter, the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) during a ceremony in Ankara on May 1
Turkey receives another upgraded KC-135R
Another upgraded Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker has been redelivered to the Turkish Air Force after completing an upgrade to Block 45.1 standard in the US
Efes-2022: Turkey's Combined Joint Live Fire Exercise
The massive Efes-2022 military exercise was the perfect way to showcase the best of Turkey’s defence industry as well as its military might, writes Air Forces Monthly
Anatolian Eagle 2022: Turkey's premier multinational exercise in focus
AirForces Monthly reports from Turkey’s Exercise Anatolian Eagle, a multinational exercise which took place at Konya Air Base from June 16-30
Anatolian Phoenix: Turkey's helicopter multinational exercise
Combat Aircraft Journal visits Konya Air Base in Turkey to report on the rotary-wing focused multinational exercise Anatolian Phoenix
US completes first Turkish KC-135R upgrade
A Turkish Air Force-operated Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker has recently been returned to Turkey after completion of a Block 45 upgrade