IDEF25: ROKETSAN Enters the BVRAAM Market with GÖKBORA
ROKETSAN has unveiled its solid fuel ramjet-powered GÖKBORA as its first air-to-air missile at IDEF25 defence exhibition, making a grand entry into the market.
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Akıncı UCAV Flies with ASELFLIR-600 Electro-Optical System
Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV has performed its first flight test with ASELSAN’s ASELFLIR-600 Electro-Optical System to serve as the high-end of the ASELFLIR line.
IDEF25: Baykar Shows KIZILELMA with IRST and EOTS
Baykar has put KIZILELMA unmanned fighter on display with onboard IRST, EOTS, and DAS systems to show the other sensor provisions at the IDEF25 exhibition.
Lockheed Martin Delivers AN/SPY-7 Radars for Japan’s ASEV
Lockheed Martin announced first AN/SPY-7(V)1 AESA radars to be used on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force’s future ASEV destroyers have been delivered.
ASELSAN Completes YILDIRIM 100 DIRCM’s Tests for Helicopters
ASELSAN shared the test footage of YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) set to be integrated on helicopters against various MANPADS threats.
ASELSAN Signs MoU with Korean Hanwha to integrate SEDA
ASELSAN has signed an MoU with Republic of Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to integrate SEDA 100 Gunshot Detection System into next-generation armoured vehicles.
ASELFLIR 600 EO/IR’s Serial Production Set for 2026
ASELSAN announced on its official blog that ASELFLIR 600 EO/IR system for larger UCAV platforms and other aircraft will enter serial production in early 2026.
US Unveils Record $961.6B Defence Budget for FY2026
In its FY2026 plan to oppose China's strategic posture, the Pentagon puts hypersonic missile defence, long-range deterrence, and air dominatio priorities.
The US Tests LRDR to Distinguish Actual Warheads and Decoys
The combined flight test at Clear Space Force Station demonstrated that the radar can distinguish actual warheads from decoys at a long distance.
ASELSAN Displays Its Payloads for TUSAŞ’s KAAN Fighter
ASELSAN presented its sensor, navigation, communication, identification, and weapon payloads for TUSAŞ’s KAAN fighter jet during the Paris Airshow 2025.
Italian Navy Carriers Prepare for Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs
During the LBA Systems press meeting at the Paris Airshow, Leonardo CEO Cingolani stated that Bayraktar TB3 would be prepared for aircraft carrying ships.
USAF Scraps E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C Prefers E-2D Hawkeye
In a sudden turn, the U.S. Air Force has scrapped its plans to acquire E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C in favour of the E-2D Hawkeye utilised by the U.S. Navy carriers.
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Set to Receive the SPY-6 Radar
Raytheon announced the deal for SPY-6 AESA radar family, which includes the upgrade of Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyers by the radar’s integration.
Polish Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAV Spotted Carrying Radar
A Bayraktar TB2 operated by Poland was seen with a cylindrical radome in place of the electro-optical system, hinting at a new alternative for sensor payload.
