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ARES 18 SAR launched as KEGM fleet renewal advances

09 Jun, 17:25
3 mins

ARES launched the first of 16 ARES 18 SAR boats for the Directorate General of Coastal Safety, supporting Türkiye’s maritime safety fleet renewal programme.

MUGEM delivery date confirmed as construction advances

09 Jun, 16:00
5 mins

The Turkish Navy has confirmed a 2032 delivery target for its aircraft carrier, revealing new details on construction progress, sensors and combat systems.

ARES Shipyards as ASELSAN’s Partner for TUFAN Kamikaze USV

09 Jun, 12:22

ARES Shipyards is ASELSAN’s partner in platform design, development, and production for the new TUFAN kamikaze USV, which was unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2026.

Turkish Navy to launch AKYA torpedo for first time in DENİZKURDU-II

04 Jun, 09:58
2 mins

The Turkish Navy’s DENİZKURDU-II exercise will bring together 125 naval platforms and 18,000 personnel while featuring the first launch of the AKYA torpedo.

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.

Saronic Launches Its First Marauder Multipurpose MUSV

30 May, 21:22

US-based Saronic announced the launch of its first Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), intended for use in both military and civilian sectors.

Vietnamese Army’s Micro Kamikaze USV for Close Quarters

17 May, 20:27

The Vietnamese Army tested a proof-of-concept micro kamikaze USV armed with a PG-7 warhead from an RPG-7 and based on a remote-controlled miniature boat.

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.

SAHA EXPO 2026: TUSAŞ’s Carrier-Borne HÜRJET Presentation

10 May, 19:00

TUSAŞ has signalled the continuation of HÜRJET’s carrier-borne combat aircraft derivative at SAHA EXPO 2026, including it in its interactive info panel.

Meteksan unveils MİLSAS sonar system at SAHA Expo 2026

09 May, 23:55
3 mins

Meteksan Defence introduced the MİLSAS synthetic aperture sonar system at SAHA Expo 2026, targeting mine detection and underwater surveillance missions.

ROKETSAN, Altınay sign AKYA battery deal at SAHA 2026

09 May, 20:21
2 mins

ROKETSAN and Altınay Defence Technologies signed a lithium-based battery supply agreement for the AKYA heavyweight torpedo programme during SAHA 2026.

DATUM Tests ÇAMD Multi-purpose Mini Submarine Underwater

09 May, 20:08
2 mins

DATUM, founded in İTÜ, completed the unmanned deep diving function tests for its ÇAMD multi-purpose mini submarine, which was displayed at SAHA EXPO 2026.

SAHA EXPO 2026: STM Unveils TENGİZ Multirole XLUUV

08 May, 01:30

STM unveiled its TENGİZ armed XLUUV to perform a wide variety of combat and non-combat missions for extended periods during the SAHA EXPO 2026 exhibition.