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BMC Tulga

BMC Tulga

(297 words)
December 9, 2025

BMC Tulga is an armored SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) developed and manufactured by the Turkish defense industry company BMC. The vehicle has been specifically designed to meet the operational needs of security forces and military personnel. Tulga stands out for its high mobility, armored protection, and adaptability to various missions. BMC Tulga (BMC) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Development and Design The development of Tulga was shaped by BMC’s experience with existing

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Arif Zahid Yüksel

Arif Zahid Yüksel

Vecihi K-VI

Vecihi K-VI

(610 words)
December 5, 2025

Vecihi K-VI is one of the most significant milestones in Turkish aviation history. This biplane, recorded as Türkiye’s first aircraft designed and manufactured domestically, was brought to life through the vision and determination of Vecihi Hürkuş, a pioneer of our aviation. Emerging in the early 1920s during a period of Türkiye’s development efforts, the Vecihi K-VI stood as a tangible demonstration of Turkish engineering and aviation expertise despite limited resources. The aircraft transcende

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Arif Zahid Yüksel

Arif Zahid Yüksel

SAR 308 Infantry Rifle

SAR 308 Infantry Rifle

(212 words)
December 1, 2025

SAR 308, is a modernized infantry rifle developed by Sarsılmaz based on the AK-47 platform. The model was entirely developed with domestic production in Türkiye. Technical Specifications The weapon uses 7.62x39 mm ammunition and operates with a gas piston system. Its standard magazine holds 30 rounds. Fire modes include safe, single shot and fully automatic. The maximum length of the weapon measures 910 millimetres (±10 mm). The empty weight is approximately 3550 grams, and the barrel length is

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Mahir Berat Menteş

Mahir Berat Menteş

TÜRKSAT 6A

TÜRKSAT 6A

(1720 words)
July 14, 2026

TÜRKSAT 6A is Türkiye’s first fully domestic and national communication satellite. It was developed through a collaboration between TUSAŞ, ASELSAN, and CTech under the project management of TÜBİTAK UZAY. With a launch mass of approximately 4.2 tons and a 16-year operational lifespan, the satellite operates in a geostationary orbit at 42° East. TÜRKSAT 6A provides communication and broadcasting services covering large parts of Türkiye, Europe, Asia, and Africa, featuring more than 20 transponders

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Zelal Çakar

Zelal Çakar

Commissioning of National Electric Train Sets on the Uzunköprü–Halkalı Line

Commissioning of National Electric Train Sets on the Uzunköprü–Halkalı Line

(378 words)
July 22, 2026

On 22 July 2026, the National Electric Train sets began passenger service on the Uzunköprü–Halkalı–Uzunköprü line. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the train sets, produced in Türkiye using local and national capabilities by Türkiye Raylı Sistem Araçları Sanayii AŞ (TÜRASAŞ), would begin serving this line as of that date. Thus, the National Electric Train sets have been operated on a different regional railway line for the first time, outside the Adapaz

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Zeynep Gül

Zeynep Gül

Base Stations

Base Stations

(406 words)
July 14, 2026

Baz stations are fundamental components of mobile communication networks and serve as infrastructure elements that enable mobile phones and other wireless devices to connect to networks. By transmitting data via radio frequencies, they facilitate communication and provide extensive coverage. With the advancement of mobile technology, the role of base stations in communication has increasingly grown. History The development of mobile communication systems is closely linked to the history of base

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Muhammed Fatih Göksün

Muhammed Fatih Göksün

KALEKALIP KMG556

KALEKALIP KMG556

(433 words)
March 2, 2026

KALEKALIP KMG556 is a light machine gun designed by the Turkish defense industry company Kale Kalıp and chambered for 5.56x45 mm NATO standard ammunition. Developed to meet the fire support requirements of military units and special forces elements, it operates with an open bolt mechanism featuring a long-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt locking system. Structural Features and Design The KMG556 weighs 7.8 kilograms (7,800 grams) without a magazine and has an overall height of 235 millimeters.

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Mahir Berat Menteş

Mahir Berat Menteş

KALEKALIP KGL40

KALEKALIP KGL40

(386 words)
March 2, 2026

KALEKALIP KGL40, is a grenade launcher system designed by the Turkish defense industry company Kale Kalıp, capable of firing 40x46 mm low velocity (LV) ammunition. The device is designed to be integrated under the barrel of infantry rifles (under-barrel grenade launcher) or used as a standalone weapon with its own stock system. The system has been incorporated into the inventory of the General Command of Gendarmerie since 2020 and is in active service. KALEKALIP KGL40 (KALEKALIP) " youtube-video

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Mahir Berat Menteş

Mahir Berat Menteş

SAR 762 MT Series

SAR 762 MT Series

(492 words)
July 14, 2026

SAR 762 MT Series, is a family of 7.62x51 mm machine guns developed and manufactured in Türkiye with indigenous design and engineering. The series includes models designed for infantry use as well as variant configurations adapted for vehicle-mounted installations. Sarsılmaz SAR 762 MT (Youtube) " youtube-video-element-format="right"> General Structure of the Series The SAR 762 MT uses 7.62x51 mm NATO ammunition. The weapon operates via a gas-operated system with an open-bolt mechanism. It em

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Mahir Berat Menteş

Mahir Berat Menteş

KAAN-717

KAAN-717

(306 words)
December 3, 2025

Kaan 717 Carbine-Type Rifle is a carbine-type infantry rifle developed in Türkiye using indigenous and national capabilities. Designed and manufactured by MKE (Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation), the Kaan 717 has been developed with modern military requirements in mind. The rifle provides versatile usage options for both internal security units and the Turkish Armed Forces. Technical Specifications Caliber: 7.62x51 mm NATO Operating Principle: Gas piston with rotating bolt locking sys

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Faruk Suvay

Faruk Suvay