Turkey to begin production of fighter jets in 2020December 17, 2010 - 16:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During a Defense Industry Executive Committee (SSIK) on Wednesday December 15, Turkish authorities decided meeting to begin production on the first Turkish fighter jets in 2020, in order to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Chief of General Staff Gen. Isik Kosaner and Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul also participated in December 15 SSIK meeting. A new agreement will be signed with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the production of the first Turkish military fighter jets. Speaking to reporters, Gonul said Turkish fighter jets will be serving along with F-16s and F-35s, after the service of their F-4s expires. Without discussing details regarding the possibility of producing them with foreign companies or countries, the defense minister said that South Korea is also considering producing military aircraft and that they could consider producing them together. However, he said the decision was to produce fighter jets belonging solely to Turkey, adding that Turkey will also start preparations to begin producing jets specially designed for training purposes, Today’s Zaman reported. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |