TurDef at ITK: DPO, TF-2000 and MUGEM Part III: MUGEM
TurDef presents the National Aircraft Carrier, developed under the MILGEM Programme to enhance the Turkish Navy’s air-centric force-projection capability.
Navy / Maritime News
SIATT Begins KTJ-3200 Turbojet’s Integration on MANSUP-ER
SASAD and Kale CEO, Osman Okyay, stated that the integration of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine on the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile has begun.
Turgis Gaillard and Naval Group to Adapt AAROK for Ships
Naval Group announced an agreement with Turgis Gaillard to develop a shipborne variant of the AAROK UCAV, setting France as a new player in shipborne UCAVs.
US Navy Might Shift Towards Rocket Propulsion for HALO
HALO programme, which aims for hypersonic missiles for ASuW missions, might be reborn in the form of a rocket-powered hypersonic missile to reduce risks.
Spain’s F-100 frigates cleared for $1.7bn US upgrade
The US State Department has approved a possible $1.7bn Foreign Military Sale to modernise Spain’s F-100 frigates, covering AEGIS, sensors and combat systems.
Keel Laying Ceremony Held for Portugal’s First AOR+ Ship
The keel laying ceremony for the Portuguese Navy’s first of two Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment and Logistics Support Ships (AOR+) was held at Ada Shipyard.
DIMDEX 2026: M23 Shows T-series Special Forces Submarine
Italian submarine builder known for small-sized designs, M23, displayed the T-series special forces delivery submarine alongside the C-series for Qatar.
ASELSAN Develops Upgrades for SMASH Naval RCWS Family
ASELSAN is building the next phase for the SMASH RCWS family with new features including compact turrets for USVs, airburst ammunition, and networked operation.
Greek MEKO-200 Frigates Set to Receive Sovraponte 76 mm Gun
Hellenic Navy’s upgraded Hydra-class (MEKO-200HN) frigates are set to receiveLeonardo’ss Sovraponte 76 mm compact naval gun in place of the aft Phalanx CIWS.
ASFAT readies Pakistan’s 3rd Milgem corvette for delivery
Pakistan MİLGEM’s first Karachi-built corvette PNS BADR began sea acceptance trials on 19 January, as Türkiye’s OPVs AKHİSAR and KOÇHİSAR also sailed.
Indonesia to Build Two More Balaputradewa-class Frigates
After the launch of KRI Balaputradewa (322), Indonesia acquired licences for the construction of two more Balaputradewa-class (Formerly Merah Putih) frigates.
Qatar's Coast Guard ULAQ USV Makes Debut at DIMDEX 2026
Qatar Emiri Coast Guard’s ULAQ 11 PSV USV fitted with 12.7 mm RCWS made its debut during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition held in Qatar’s capital, Doha.
L3Harris to Provide New Towed Sonars for USN Submarines
The US Navy has awarded a contract to L3Harris for the production of TB-29C long-range towed sonar arrays on submarines, an improvement on TB-29A sonars.
TAIS and Barzan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Frigates
TAIS Shipyards and Qatari Barzan Holdings announced the signing of a MoU during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition, covering cooperation on frigate projects.
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...
