Digital Shield: Interceptor UAV and MHR Radar Team Up
Digital Shield event held in Estonia included the teaming of Leonardo’s MHR AESA radar and an interceptor kamikaze UAV as a demonstration of a C-UAS system.
NATO News
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NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic threat approaching Türkiye
A ballistic projectile fired from Iran was intercepted by NATO air defence assets in the Eastern Mediterranean before entering Turkish airspace, Ankara said.
Air
Airbus Helicopters offers NATO two doctrinal paths for NGRC
Airbus has unveiled two NGRC rotorcraft concepts, offering NATO a choice between evolutionary continuity and high-speed compound performance.
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NATO Highlights Turkiye as a Key Player at Steadfast Dart
Promotion of Turkiye’s contribution to the multi-national Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in NATO releases point to the elevating role in Europe’s defence.
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Bayraktar TB3 Participates in C-UAS Drills at Steadfast Dart
Bayraktar TB3 naval UCAV is working alongside Eurofighter Typhoons and an AWACS for C-UAS training activities within the scope of Steadfast Dart 2026.
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ASLAN 150M1/G UGV Joins Steadfast Dart 2026 NATO Exercise
ASLAN 150M1/G UGV of ASELSAN has joined NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 joint exercise, in command of the 66th Mechanised Infantry Brigade of the Turkish Army.
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Baykar Shows Automatic Landing System for Bayraktar TB3
Baykar has shared the footage of the automatic landing system developed for TCG Anadolu LHD (L-400) and Bayraktar TB3 UCAV in action under extreme weather.
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Polish Air Force Bayraktar TB2 Operates in NATO’s TAMT
A Polish Air Force Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV is operating as part of NATO’s Tailored Assurance Measures for Turkiye (TAMT) mission in the Mediterranean.
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Bayraktar TB3 Performs Naval Strike at Steadfast Dart 2026
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV made its international debut in action at NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise by hitting a sea target after taking off from TCG ANADOLU.
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Communication
ASELSAN to Provide IFF for NATO’s MANPADS Launchers
NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded ASELSAN a three-year contract to supply NATO members with IFF Mod 5 systems for MANPADS launchers.
Air
Regional / Strategy
Croatia’s Rafales assume NATO air policing duty 24/7
Croatia started protecting its own airspace on 1 Jan 2026 with Rafale fighters under NATO’s IAMD, completing its MiG-21 transition and training phase.
Air
Unmanned Systems
STM Exports KARGU and ALPAGU to NATO+EU Member Customer
STM announced the export of the KARGU rotary-wing kamikaze UAV and ALPAGU tube-launched loitering munition to a customer that is both an EU and NATO member.
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Defence Politics
NATO Pulls Post as Greece Mislabels Orion 2025 Drill
Greece tagged NATO in the Orion 2025 drill. After TurDef asked about the claim, NATO deleted its post, admitting error and exposing the move to readers.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
MARLIN USV Optically Detects Drifting Mine with AI Assist
MARLIN USV, developed by ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyards, has demonstrated its capability to autonomously detect and identify drifting mines with optics.
