Britain’s land warfare dilemma puts Tulpar on the radar
Following failed armoured vehicle programmes, Otokar’s Tulpar has emerged in UK defence debate as a possible response to the British Army’s unresolved IFV gap.
United Kingdom News
Land
Air
Unmanned Systems
Communication
UK Explores MUM-T Capability for AH-64 Attack Helicopters
The UK intends to develop/integrate UAVs to team up with its fleet of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters by providing ISR, electronic warfare, and strike support.
Air
Sensors
RAF Orders More ECRS Mk2 AESA Radars for Eurofighter Upgrade
The UK MoD announced a new order for 40 ECRS Mk2 multifunction AESA radars to upgrade the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons, valued at £650 million.
Air
Logistics
Sensors
Oman fades out, Qatar fades in with 12 more Eurofighters
Türkiye’s Eurofighter Typhoon sourcing plan may shift from Oman to Qatar, as Ankara weighs 12 additional Tranche 3A aircraft to avoid radar modernisation.
Land
UK slows Challenger 3 to avoid repeating Ajax mistakes
London says Challenger 3 production will wait for test data, reflecting lessons from the troubled Ajax programme and a push to keep integration intact.
Air
Logistics
Defence Politics
Modernisation
UK frames C-130J deal with Türkiye as £550m export win
Britain presents Türkiye’s C-130J programme as a £550m export win, but the figure blends modernisation with industrial impact, recalling Eurofighter ambiguity.
Land
Britain’s £6bn Ajax programme enters uncertain phase
The UK has paused Ajax trials on safety grounds, raising questions over a £6bn armoured vehicle programme intended to anchor the Army’s reconnaissance force.
Air
Türkiye prioritises F-35s as F-16 Block 70 path stays open
MoD Güler said Ankara does not foresee problems in the ongoing F-16 procurement process, while Türkiye’s primary objective is returning to the F-35 programme.
Air
Bilateral Relations
UK Embassy Details Türkiye’s Eurofighter Timeline and Rights
The UK Embassy has answered TurDef’s Eurofighter questions, providing the official delivery date and clarity on configuration and sovereign mission-data rights.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Royal Navy Employs SG-1 Fathom Underwater Glider for ASW
Royal Navy unveiled the SG-1 underwater glider, intended as a support to the anti-submarine and mine countermeasure capabilities as a part of Atlantic Bastion.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Rolls-Royce’s CASP Deal Signals Stronger AUKUS Momentum
Rolls-Royce’s $400 million CASP agreement follows Washington’s renewed backing for AUKUS and signals reinforced assurance in the trilateral submarine programme.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Pentagon Review Confirms AUKUS Amid Indo-Pacific Tension
Following a five-month review, the U.S. confirms its commitment to AUKUS, opting to proceed with submarine cooperation as China’s pressure continues to rise.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
UK Confirms STRATUS LO Integration on Type 26 Frigates
The Royal Navy will integrate the future STRATUS LO subsonic cruise missile on its Type 26 frigates through the Mk41 VLS for improved ASuW capabilities.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Leonardo’s Proteus Heavy RUAV Completes Ground Tests
Proteus heavy RUAV, which is being jointly developed by Italian Leonardo and the UK’s Royal Navy, has completed ground tests prior to its maiden flight.
Global Defence Trend Brief
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- 15:00 NATO confirms Saab GlobalEye as next-generation AWACS successor - NATO selected Saab GlobalEye to replace its ageing E-3A AWACS fleet, marking a major shift toward a...
- 15:00 Canada selects TKMS for largest defence procurement in its history - Canada chose Germany's TKMS to supply up to 12 conventionally powered submarines, strengthening Arct...
- 15:00 NATO defence forum prioritises industrial deterrence - The NATO Defence Industry Forum in Ankara focused on transatlantic co-production, rapid adoption of...
- 15:00 Counter-drone investment continues to accelerate globally - Military organisations are expanding procurement of layered counter-UAS architectures combining rada...
- 15:00 Hypersonic threats sustain investment in persistent tracking - Defence agencies continue expanding integrated radar and space-based sensor architectures capable of...
- 15:00 Autonomous maritime systems broaden infrastructure protection role - Navies are increasing deployment of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to monitor undersea c...
- 15:00 Distributed satellite constellations become the preferred military model - Armed forces are increasingly adopting proliferated constellations of smaller satellites to improve...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft enter procurement phase - Air forces are transitioning collaborative combat aircraft programmes from demonstration activities...
- 15:00 Production capacity becomes a strategic defence capability - Governments increasingly regard manufacturing scalability, delivery speed and secure supply chains a...
- 12:00 France opens door to SAMP/T sale for Türkiye - Reuters reported that France has softened its long-standing opposition to a possible sale of the Fra...
- 12:00 Financial Times: Europe increasingly turns to Turkish defence industry - The Financial Times reported that Europe's rearmament is creating significant opportunities for Turk...
- 12:00 Reuters: Türkiye seeks to double defence exports - Reuters reported that Türkiye aims to double defence exports within two years after reaching approxi...
- 12:00 Breaking Defense: Turkish industry focuses on autonomous warfare - Breaking Defense reported that Turkish defence companies are increasingly concentrating on autonomou...
- 12:00 Reuters: ASELSAN ramps up Steel Dome production - Reuters reported that ASELSAN plans to increase deliveries for Türkiye's Steel Dome integrated air-d...
- 12:00 Czech firms deepen defence cooperation with Türkiye - The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Czech defence companies visited Ankara for the f...
- 12:00 USNI analyses Türkiye's defence-industrial transformation - USNI News examined how exercises such as EFES 2026 demonstrate the link between Türkiye's operationa...
- 12:00 French study identifies Türkiye as a rising European supplier - The Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique concluded that Türkiye has become one of Europe's fastes...
- 12:00 The National: Turkish arms firms see export demand surge - The National reported that Turkish defence companies continue to benefit from strong international d...
- 12:00 Foreign media continue tracking KAAN and Steel Dome programmes - International defence publications continue to follow the KAAN fighter programme, Steel Dome air-def...
- 09:00 NATO unveils major defence contracts at Ankara Summit - NATO and allied governments announced defence contracts worth tens of billions of dollars during the...
- 09:00 NATO selects Saab GlobalEye to replace AWACS fleet - NATO confirmed plans to replace its ageing E-3A AWACS aircraft with Saab GlobalEye, marking the Alli...
- 09:00 Canada chooses Germany's TKMS for submarine programme - Canada selected ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred supplier for up to 12 conventionally po...
- 09:00 NATO Defence Industry Forum prioritises transatlantic co-production - The Defence Industry Forum in Ankara focused on expanding transatlantic co-production, accelerating...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement continues shifting toward layered defence - Military organisations are increasingly procuring integrated counter-UAS architectures combining rad...
- 09:00 Hypersonic tracking remains a leading investment priority - Defence agencies continue expanding radar and space-based sensor networks capable of maintaining con...
- 09:00 Autonomous maritime systems expand infrastructure protection - Navies are broadening deployment of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to monitor undersea c...
- 09:00 Distributed satellite constellations become military standard - Armed forces are increasingly adopting proliferated constellations of smaller satellites to improve...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft move toward operational service - Air forces are transitioning collaborative combat aircraft programmes from demonstration to operatio...
- 09:00 Industrial surge capacity becomes strategic deterrence factor - Governments increasingly regard manufacturing scalability, secure supply chains and rapid production...
