Japan Demonstrates Barrel Roll for Evasion on Its New AShM
Japan’s ATLA shared a test of the new coastal anti-ship missile performing evasive maneouvres including a barrel roll to evade close-in weapon systems.
Navy / Maritime News
Philippine Navy’s New OPV Dons ASELSAN’s SMASH 200/30 RCWS
BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) OPV of the Philippine Navy, built by ROK’s Hyundai Heavy Industries, has been seen fitted with ASELSAN’s SMASH 200/30 naval RCWS.
NATO’s Maritime Security MARSEC COE introduced to press
NATO-accredited MARSEC COE in Istanbul briefed media on maritime security work. Director Capt Mehmet Cengiz Ekren said new events will follow soon in 2026.
ROKETSAN Joins the DIMDEX 2026 Defence Exhibition at Doha
ROKETSAN is among the attendants from Türkiye in DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition held at Qatar’s capital Doha with its guided munitions and missile launchers.
Lockheed Martin Goes for JAGM on Surveyor Sail-Driven USV
Lockheed Martin is planning to integrate the JAGM Quad Launcher on the Surveyor sail-driven USV, known for its frequent use in littorals for ISR missions.
MQ-9B SeaGuardian nears operational ASW role at sea
US Navy tests confirm expanded sonobuoy pods for MQ-9B SeaGuardian, enabling longer, cheaper acoustic patrols as Germany orders eight systems via NSPA.
SSB Görgün confirms Akhisar sale price: €223 million
Türkiye’s Secretariat of Defence Industries Secretary Haluk Görgün confirmed ASFAT’s Akhisar OPV export contract to Romania at €223 million, excluding VAT.
Northrop selected for USMC Valkyrie-based CCA effort
The USMC has chosen Northrop Grumman to work on the MUX TACAIR project, which aims to create a Collaborative Combat Aircraft employing Kratos' XQ-58A UAV.
Malaysia highlights MPMS-2 ship built by Türkiye’s Desan
Malaysia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has shared an official infographic detailing the MPMS-2 ship, which will be built by Desan Shipyard for the MMEA.
Turkiye and Malaysia to Establish Joint Shipyard in Melaka
Türkiye and Malaysia will build the Enrique of Malacca Shipyard in Melaka with Desan Shipyard, a US$443m venture to further boost regional maritime capacity.
Raytheon Develops New Rocket Motor For Standard Missile
Raytheon has been awarded a contract worth $94.3 million to develop a 21-inch rocket motor as a range upgrade for Standard Missile family from the US Navy.
Malaysia to Confirm Second MPMS Order During Türkiye Visit
Malaysia will confirm plans to procure a second MPMS from Türkiye, with the decision linked to PM Ibrahim’s official visit and Foreign Ministry disclosures.
Türkiye to Export its Unmanned Expertise on Maritime Domain
Türkiye is expanding its unmanned systems portfolio into the maritime domain through the operational deployment and export of the ULAQ armed USV platform.
ASFAT Awards EUR 225.000.000 worth contract to ASELSAN
Turkish MoD Company ASFAT awarded EUR 225.000.000 worth contract to ASELSAN. ASELSAN announced the contract at Public Disclosure Platform KAP and social media.
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...
