SM-6 Air Defence Missile Intercepts Hypersonic Target
SM-6 Block IAU long-range air defence missile launched off an AEGIS destroyer successfully hit a hypersonic target boosted by an air-dropped MRBM target.
USA News
Weapon / Missile
Air
Bilateral Relations
Fidan and Rubio Meet in US to Discuss Syria and Sanctions
Turkish MFA Fidan and US Secretary Rubio met in DC to discuss Syria, CAATSA sanctions, Turkiye's return to the F-35 program, Ukraine peace initiatives.
Engine and Transmission
Anduril to Develop Solid Rocket Motor for US Army HIMARS
Anduril will produce a new rocket motor to boost HIMARS capacity for the US Army, aiming to reduce costs and increase range with its proprietary ALITEC fuel.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Oshkosh Integrates GMLRS Artillery Rockets Into ROGUE-Fires
Oshkosh has revealed ROGUE-Fires missile carrier UGV, based on its JLTV 4x4 tactical vehicle, armed with six GMLRS artillery rockets from HIMARS and M270 MLRS.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Fidan Visits US to Discuss CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Return
After years of tension, Minister Fidan visits Washington to address easing CAATSA restrictions and revitalising Türkiye’s involvement in the F-35 development.
Air
Boeing Picked for NGAD, the Fighter Designated as F-47
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the selection of Boeing as the supplier of the NGAD fighter jet, with the fighter receiving the designation F-47.
Air
Ammunition
Australian F/A-18E/F Super Hornets Get AGM-158C LRASM
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters of the Royal Australian Air Force have been qualified to use the AGM-158C LRASM anti-ship cruise missiles following tests.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Danish Defence Committee Chairman Regrets F-35 Purchase
Denmark’s Defence Committee Chairman Rasmus Jarlov protests on social media, the F-35 procurement underlining his responsibility over the procurement decision.
Air
Weapon / Missile
MoD Maintains its Positions on S-400, CAATSA, and F-35
While keeping its position on CAATSA sanctions and a prospective return to the F-35 program, Türkiye maintains the S-400 air defence system in inventory.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
EU Defence Strategy Threatens to Exclude Turkish Industry
EU's new defence strategy, with €150 billion military spending programme gives European suppliers top priority, therefore excludes Türkiye, the UK, and the US.
Land
Weapon / Missile
M2 Bradley IFV Launches the New “670” Missile in Exercise
During an Army exercise in March 2025, M2 Bradley tracked IFV launched the brand new missile designated “670” from its standard TOW anti-tank missile launcher.
Land
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
US, Saudi Forces Execute M1A2 SEP v3 Tanks Live-Fire Drill
US and Saudi armies conducted live-fire training using M1A2 SEP v3 MBTs at "Friendship 25" to enhance military cooperation and regional defence capability.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Dutch Frigate First Times Launches Tomahawk Missile
Royal Netherlands Navy's HNLMS De Ruyter fired a Tomahawk from Off Norfolk's shore. This represents a turning point in Dutch naval capability enhancement.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Trump-Putin Talks: Global Reactions to Ukraine Ceasefire
While US and Russian officials negotiate a 30-day truce for Ukraine, the media show different opinions reflecting geopolitical divisions and national interests.
