DeltaV’s Ramjet Test Platform Achieves Ignition at Flight
DeltaV, recently having tested a series of platforms for hybrid rockets, launched its ramjet test platform at Sinop, achieving ignition at flight conditions.
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KIZILELMA Scores Simulated Hit on F-16 with GÖKDOĞAN
After the linked flight test with GÖKDOĞAN, KIZILELMA unmanned fighter locked on an F-16 with MURAD 100-A radar and achieved a simulated hit using GÖKDOĞAN.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Set to Fire AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles Soon
Boeing Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat loyal wingman to support manned fighters, will perform test firings of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles in December 2025.
KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter to Use UAV-230, 300 ER and EREN
ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci stated that Baykar’s KIZILELMA will use UAV-230 and the larger 300 ER aeroballistic missiles, as well as EREN loitering munition.
ASELSAN and TUSAŞ Sign New USD 101M Avionics Agreement
ASELSAN announced at the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that the company entered a USD 101.76 million avionics agreement with Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ).
KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter Flies With GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM
Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter performed a linked flight test with GÖKDOĞAN beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM) developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE.
Trump’s F-35 Signal to Saudi Arabia Revives Old Tensions
Trump’s declaration that Washington “will be selling F-35s” to Saudi Arabia echoes earlier debates, including the UAE’s stalled request, Israel’s opposition.
TOYGUN EOTS Completes First Test Onboard Baykar’s KIZILELMA
First flight test of TOYGUN 100 Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) was performed with Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter’s fifth prototype at night.
Turkiye-Qatar Talks for Eurofighter T3A on a Good Track
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan stated that Turkiye and Qatar have reached a mutual understanding on the transfer of Eurofighter Tranche 3A.
Saab Signs Deal with Colombia for Gripen E/F Fighters
Saab announced a deal with Colombia for 15 Gripen E and two Gripen F fighters valued at €3.1 billion ($3.603 billion) with deliveries starting from 2026.
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Drops Three MAM-L TV Smart Munitions
Bayraktar TB3 shipborne UCAV (PT-1R) developed by Baykar dropped three MAM-L TV glide munitions with man-in-the-loop capability in a single sortie.
French Navy Rafale Tests ASMPA-R Nuclear Cruise Missile
Following the entry into service with the Air Force, a French Navy Rafale-M fighter tested the ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear cruise missile, an upgrade of ASMP-A.
TİTRA and SSB Sign Deal to Supply DUMRUL Armed RUAV
TİTRA’s DUMRUL lightweight armed RUAV will be supplied to another branch of the Turkish Armed Forces from stocks, following a deal signed with the SSB.
Leonardo CEO Details Joint Production for Baykar’s UAVs
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani gave details on the production of Baykar’s TB2, TB3, AKINCI, and KIZILELMA UAVs at three facilities under the LBA Systems JV.
