Turkey joins U.S. Aegis missile defense program

Turkey joins U.S. Aegis missile defense program

Special to WorldTribune.com ANKARA — Turkey has engaged with a major U.S. ballistic missile defense project. Turkey’s state-owned Havelsan has been participating in the U.S. Aegis program, designed to intercept ballistic missiles from the sea. Havelsan has contributed naval combat management capabilities to enhance Aegis, led by Lockheed Martin. Aegis has been procured by the […]

Turkey getting billions in F-35 subcontracts — without buying the F-35

Turkey getting billions in F-35 subcontracts — without buying the F-35

Special to WorldTribune.com ISTANBUL — Turkey has been awarded billions of dollars worth of subcontracts without the purchase of the Joint Strike Fighter. Lockheed Martin has pledged to provide Turkey with at least $12 billion in subcontracts for the production of the F-35 fighter-jet. The pledge came despite Turkey’s refusal to place an order for […]