Saronic Launches Its First Marauder Multipurpose MUSV
US-based Saronic announced the launch of its first Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), intended for use in both military and civilian sectors.
Unmanned Systems News
Sudanese Air Force AKINCI UCAV Shoots Down Enemy Aircraft
A Sudanese Air Force AKINCI UCAV self-recorded shooting down an enemy jet-powered aircraft, using what appears to be a short-range air-to-air missile.
Vietnamese Army’s Micro Kamikaze USV for Close Quarters
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.
Baykar-Safran Team-Up with Strategic Partnership Deal
Turkish Baykar and France’s prominent defence firm Safran have inked a strategic cooperation MoU covering work on sensors, weaponry, and navigation systems.
OTOKAR Unveils 6x6 Medium-2 UGV for Romania at BSDA2026
OTOKAR unveiled a new 6x6 Medium-2 UGV for Romania, jointly developed with Romanian BlueSpace and Turkish UGV developer Elektroland at the BSDA2026 exhibition.
SAHA EXPO 2026: JUNNO Parafoil Cargo UAV as an Alternative
Turkish INNOVITA presented its JUNNO cargo UAV using an unconventional but also unignorably low-cost layout using parafoils and a propeller for dual use.
SAHA EXPO 2026: TİTRA’s DELİ-S Brings Swarm Capability
TİTRA presented the hand-launched DELİ-S loitering munition that can operate individually or in homogenous/heterogeneous swarms at SAHA EXPO 2026.
SAHA EXPO 2026: MAM-L NEŞTER with Kinetic Kill
ROKETSAN officially unveiled the NEŞTER, a kinetic kill variant with blades for the widespread MAM-L laser-guided munition, during SAHA EXPO 2026.
SAHA EXPO 2026: ASFAT’s Remote-Detonated UAV Munitions
ASFAT unveiled its D-UZK-TP series of remote-detonated munitions for small multi-rotor UAVs, each designed for different target types, at SAHA EXPO 2026.
SAHA EXPO 2026: Upgrades on HAVELSAN’s BARKAN 3 UGV
HAVELSAN unveiled the BARKAN 3 UGV, which continues the increase in size and capacity through the BARKAN line of UGVs at SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition.
SAHA EXPO 2026: GÖKALP Interceptor UAV-Based C-UAS System
ASELSAN’s GÖKALP C-UAS system brings together the newly introduced but successful interceptor UAVs with the layout of a conventional air defence system.
STM’s KARGU gains radar-jamming capability with JINN
STM Defence Technologies integrated the JINN electronic warfare pod into the KARGU loitering munition, enabling DRFM-based radar jamming during field tests.
DASAL, NIGUS sign Nigeria UAV deal at SAHA Expo 2026
DASAL Aerospace Technologies and NIGUS signed a framework agreement covering more than 100,000 UAV systems, localisation and MRO activities in Nigeria.
SAHA EXPO 2026: TÜBİTAK Shows UAV Air-to-Air Radar Pod
TÜBİTAK BİLGEM has shown its new pod for UAV/UCAVs as R-POD to allow platforms without onboard radars to detect and engage other air targets at SAHA EXPO 2026.
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...
