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"Turkey's Indigenous 5th Generation Fighter Successfully Completes Maiden Flight"

Turkey's first national combat aircraft, KAAN, completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to upgrade its air force. The fifth-generation fighter jet, initially powered by General Electric F-110 engines, boasts stealth capabilities and is part of Turkey's TF-X project. The country aims to use domestically produced engines on KAAN in serial production, starting in 2028. Additionally, Turkey recently secured a deal to procure F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits from the United States, and is also interested in purchasing Eurofighter Typhoon jets.

1 year ago•Source: NDTV

"Fincantieri Accelerates US Navy Frigate Construction with Welding Robots"

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4.015 min•2 years ago

"Fincantieri Accelerates US Navy Frigate Construction with Welding Robots"

Fincantieri, the builder of the US Navy's new Constellation frigates, plans to introduce welding robots to triple productivity and increase quality in an effort to accelerate production. The company aims to build two frigates every year at its Marinette Marine yard, faster than the current schedule of three every two years. Fincantieri is also venturing into sub-sea technology for both civil and naval sectors, with ambitions in drones, underwater communications, and integration of oil and gas technology for sub-sea defense needs.

via Defense News

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