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Canada Rethinks Fighter Plans for North American Defence

Canada Rethinks Fighter Plans for North American Defence

02 Jun, 18:45
4 mins

The reported Gripen option could reshape Canada's contribution to North American Aerospace Defense Command while reopening debate over defence dependence.

Hellenic Army Expands V-BAT Fleet for Maritime Observation

Hellenic Army Expands V-BAT Fleet for Maritime Observation

02 Jun, 17:32

Shield AI announced an additional order for its V-BAT tail-sitter VTOL UAV from Greece for Hellenic Army use, with the focus on Maritime Domain Awareness.

Ukraine Integrates Interceptor UAVs on Light Aircraft

01 Jun, 17:27

Ukraine was spotted to be arming a light utility aircraft with interceptor UAVs as a new method of utilising converted commercial aircraft in airborne C-UAS.

GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN AAMs Complete Verification Stage

28 May, 22:38

The Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, announced the completion of GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM and BOZDOĞAN WVRAAM’s verification stage.

Luftwaffe Eurofighter unveiling revives tranche debate

25 May, 16:05
4 mins

Airbus Germany unveiled a new Luftwaffe Eurofighter as a “Tranche 4” jet, reviving debate over how far the type has evolved beyond Tranche 3A standards.

Sudanese Air Force AKINCI UCAV Shoots Down Enemy Aircraft

Sudanese Air Force AKINCI UCAV Shoots Down Enemy Aircraft

24 May, 13:46

A Sudanese Air Force AKINCI UCAV self-recorded shooting down an enemy jet-powered aircraft, using what appears to be a short-range air-to-air missile.

TS1400 Turboshaft Engine Freshly Off Test Run at EFES 2026

23 May, 19:08

TEI’s TS1400 turboshaft engine, developed for T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter, freshly off test runs, was displayed at the EFES 2026 exercise’s exhibition area.

HÜRJET’s Second Prototype Dons Weapon Pylons on All Slots

20 May, 16:43

Second prototype of TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET advanced trainer/light combat aircraft has been spotted with wing pylons and a fuselage pylon, signalling weapons testing.

Su-57 Felon’s Twin-Seater Variant Makes First Appearance

17 May, 20:54

The twin-seater variant of Russia’s Su-57 Felon fifth-generation fighter has made its first appearance during a ground run, photographed by local sources.

Spanish Perspective on Naval HÜRJET Development for MUGEM

Spanish Perspective on Naval HÜRJET Development for MUGEM

16 May, 23:45

Naval HÜRJET variant for the Turkish Navy’s MUGEM aircraft carrier has started receiving interest from the public of Spain, which seeks a new naval air wing.

AIM-260 JATM Spotted on F/A-18F Super Hornet Fighter

15 May, 20:05
2 mins

The new BVRAAM of the US to succeed the AIM-120 AMRAAM line, AIM-260 JATM, has been spotted under the fuselage pylon of an F/A-18F fighter of the US Navy.

Baykar-Safran Team-Up with Strategic Partnership Deal

Baykar-Safran Team-Up with Strategic Partnership Deal

14 May, 19:46

Turkish Baykar and France’s prominent defence firm Safran have inked a strategic cooperation MoU covering work on sensors, weaponry, and navigation systems.

SAHA EXPO 2026: JUNNO Parafoil Cargo UAV as an Alternative

12 May, 18:43

Turkish INNOVITA presented its JUNNO cargo UAV using an unconventional but also unignorably low-cost layout using parafoils and a propeller for dual use.