Turkey to showcase latest arms at IDEF defense fairAugust 13, 2021 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish defense contractors are set to put some of their products on display for the first time at one of the largest global defense events due to open its doors next week, Daily Sabah reports. Held in the metropolitan city of Istanbul, the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2021) is scheduled to take place on August 17-20. The event will be organized under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey in coordination with the Turkish National Defense Ministry, Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) and Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV). The Turkish companies will exhibit a wide range of defense products in various fields, including land vehicles, weapons, simulators, radars, sonars, naval platform solutions, aviation systems, missiles, logistic vehicles, supply equipment and security systems. Among them, prominent contractor Katmerciler will be displaying two of its new armored vehicles for the first time. Among others, combat vehicle manufacturer FNSS will be displaying its PARS IV 6x6 Special Operations Vehicle. The IDEF 2021 will also host panels on different topics such as space studies, future technologies, and digital transformation. Last year, the event was joined by over 1,000 participants and visited by 76,000 professionals from 71 countries. The 2021 edition of the event was planned for this May but postponed due to the pandemic. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |