Indonesia Retires C-130B Hercules
The Indonesian Air Force has officially stopped operating the C-130B Hercules transport aircraft with registration number A-1312.
Air News
Iranian Protection Against Israeli F-35 to Syria
According to the international media, Iran has deployed Syria's Bavar-373 air defence system to counter the Israeli threat.
The First Black Hawk for Turkish Air Force
Turkish Aerospace has handed over the first locally assembled T-70 Black Hawk utility helicopter to the Turkish Air Force (TurAF).
TUSAŞ Opens Doors to Media
Turkish Aerospace CEO Professor Temel Kotil set up a press meeting at the TUSAS facility. He answered questions at the meeting.
Russia Uses Su-57 Over Ukraine
Russian aggression in Ukraine has been ongoing for almost one year. Invaders are using even export systems and new platforms as well.
Turkiye to Modernise Entire F-16 Fleet
The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK), held in December 2022, decided to modernise Turkish F-16s.
Canada Orders 88 F-35A to get First Aircraft by 2026
Canada has officially ordered 88 F-35A by signing off on the final contract to replace the Canadian air force's (RCAF) ageing CF-18 Hornets.
Özgür Upgraded Fighting Falcons in 2023
Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) announced the upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon for the Turkish Air Force (TurAF).
The Netherlands Deploys F-35 to Poland
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will deploy F-35 Lightning II jets to Poland for the NATO Enhanced Air Policing Mission.
F-16 VISTA Upgrades with AI
The U.S. Air Force works on F-16 VISTA (Variable In-Flight Simulator Aircraft) to meet with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Rafale M Expectation for Indian Navy
Indian Navy is near the total completion of the INS Vikrant (R 11) aircraft carrier. Local media claimed the Rafale M omnirole fighters are one step closer.
F-117 Nighthawk to Fly 10 More Years
One of the legendary aircraft of the late Cold War, the F-117 Nighthawk, was to fly for ten more years.
Third KF-21 Prototype Takes Skies
The Republic of Korea (ROK) continues to KF-21 Boramae project at full speed. The third prototype of the aircraft has conducted its maiden flight.
Egypt to Acquire 12 New CH-47F Chinooks
The United States Army has awarded Boeing a contract to build 12 new CH-47F Chinook helicopters for the Egyptian Air Force.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 12:00 Financial Times: Europe increasingly relies on Turkish defence industry - The Financial Times reported that Europe's rapid rearmament is driving demand for Turkish defence pr...
- 12:00 Reuters: Türkiye targets another leap in defence exports - Reuters reported that Türkiye plans to double defence exports within two years after exports reached...
- 12:00 NoonPost: Türkiye becomes a key supplier for NATO countries - NoonPost reported that around $5.6 billion of Türkiye's 2025 defence exports went to EU countries, N...
- 12:00 Asian Military Review: Japan deepens defence industry cooperation with Türkiye - Asian Military Review reported that Japan and Türkiye held their first Defence Industry Cooperation...
- 12:00 Czech defence firms expand industrial ties with Türkiye - The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Czech defence companies visited Ankara for defe...
- 12:00 Baykar and Leonardo complete first K-SWARM live trials - Baykar announced that Leonardo's M-346 aircraft and the Bayraktar KIZILELMA UCAV successfully comple...
- 12:00 Reuters: ASELSAN increases Steel Dome production - Reuters reported that ASELSAN will significantly increase deliveries for Türkiye's Steel Dome integr...
- 12:00 Le Monde examines Türkiye's growing security role in Mali - Le Monde reported that Türkiye has quietly become a key defence partner for Mali through drone expor...
- 12:00 The National highlights export boom for Turkish arms makers - The National reported that Baykar recorded approximately $2.2 billion in overseas sales during 2025...
- 12:00 Foreign media continue tracking KAAN and indigenous aerospace programmes - International defence publications continue to monitor the KAAN fighter programme alongside KIZILELM...
- 09:00 NATO allies launch joint Triton surveillance drone programme - Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway signed a letter of intent to procure up to five MQ-4C Triton hi...
- 09:00 NATO begins negotiations for up to 10 Saab GlobalEye aircraft - NATO has launched negotiations with Saab for up to 10 GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft to r...
- 09:00 Lockheed and Rheinmetall bring ATACMS production to Europe - Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall agreed to establish ATACMS missile production in Germany, marking th...
- 09:00 Canada confirms TKMS as preferred submarine supplier - Canada selected Germany's TKMS as the preferred supplier for up to 12 submarines, deepening defence...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement continues shifting toward layered defence - Military organisations are increasingly procuring integrated counter-UAS architectures combining rad...
- 09:00 Hypersonic threats sustain investment in persistent tracking - Defence agencies continue expanding integrated radar and space-based sensor architectures capable of...
- 09:00 Autonomous maritime systems broaden infrastructure protection role - Navies are increasing deployment of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to monitor undersea c...
- 09:00 Distributed satellite constellations become the preferred military model - Armed forces are increasingly adopting proliferated constellations of smaller satellites to improve...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft move toward operational acquisition - Air forces are transitioning collaborative combat aircraft programmes from technology demonstrators...
- 09:00 Industrial production capacity becomes a strategic capability - Governments increasingly regard manufacturing scalability, secure supply chains and rapid production...
