ATMACA-UM in NATO’s Land-Based Cruise Missile Initiative
ROKETSAN’s ATMACA-UM land attack cruise missile has been added to NATO’s new initiative for wide-scale production and procurement of land-based cruise missiles.
Land News
VATAG Tests 8x8 UGV with Two Tons of Payload Capacity
Ukraine-based VATAG shared a test video of its 8x8 UGV between the medium and heavy classes with two tons of payload capacity and high off-road speed.
Ukraine Acquires Land-Based NSM Missiles from Norway
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s official website shared images of the recently acquired Ukrainian Navy equipment, including NSM cruise missiles from Norway.
TOLGA C-UAS System Shoots Down Fixed-Wing UAVs and FPVs
MKE’s TOLGA C-UAS system responded to seven scenarios involving FPVs and large fixed-wing UAVs during a test observed by representatives from 24 countries.
BAE Systems Test Fires MDAC 155 mm Multirole Artillery
BAE Systems shared photos from the test firing of the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon, a new approach to gun-based air defence with a 155 mm gun firing HVP shells.
TURAÇ and Altunbaş Open Renovated Office/Store in İstanbul
TURAÇ and Altunbaş opened the renovated store/office for hunting gear, including various indigenous and foreign-made shotguns and auxiliary gear in Istanbul.
Russia Develops Redut-UR C-UAS System Emulating Tank APS
Kalashnikov Group is developing the Redut-UR C-UAS system, which emulates the operating principles of a tank active protection system with airburst rockets.
MKE Tests 7.62 PM Pellet Ammunition for Personal C-UAS
MKE shared a test video of its 7.62 mm PM (Parçacıklı Mühimmat) pellet ammunition for small arms to provide self-protection for infantry against small UAVs.
Excalibur Army and NST to Develop Amphibious Utility Vehicle
CSG’s Excalibur Army and New Space Technologies (NST), based in Czechia, will jointly develop the MEANDER amphibious tracked utility vehicle for military use.
MBDA Completes Firing Test for Crossbow Cruise Missile
MBDA completed the first firing test for the Crossbow low-cost heavy cruise missile that can be fired from containers, developed for the UK’s requirements.
Otokar Displays AKREP II C-UAS Vehicle with APWKS Rockets
Otokar displayed AKREP II 4x4 tactical armoured vehicle in C-UAS configuration, fitted with a high-capacity launcher for APKWS rockets and an AESA radar mast.
Spain's €1bn truck tender sees first bidders eliminated
Spain's €1bn military truck competition has eliminated BMC and EM&E, with new details explaining how the two bidders were knocked out for different reasons.
ArianeGroup Displays Its MaRV-Armed Ballistic Missiles
During Eurosatory 2026, French ArianeGroup displayed its follow-ups to FLP-T-150 artillery rocket as an SRBM and MRBM fitted with maneouvrable RVs.
FNSS and CSG Aim for the European Market with New JV
FNSS and Czechia-based CSG signed a framework agreement to form the Danube Defence Technologies JV to answer the needs of the European market in land systems.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 NATO allies to acquire Triton drones for strategic ISR - NATO allies signed a letter of intent to acquire up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altit...
- 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...
