ASELSAN Tests GÖKTAN Surface-Launched Guided Bomb
ASELSAN has announced the test firing of the GÖKTAN ground launch system for TOLUN SDB, developed in cooperation with DeltaV for the rocket booster.
Defence News
Ammunition
Land
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
MKE Unveiles Various Loitering Munition Projects at IDEX
MKE is advancing its capabilities in modern warfare with the development of a loitering munition family, marking a significant milestone for the company.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
PNS Yarmook Offshore Patrol Vessel Joins NAVDEX 2025
Pakistani Navy’s PNS Yarmook, the lead ship of Yarmook-class OPVs, equipped with ASELSAN’s systems has joined the NAVDEX 2025 taking place in the UAE.
Land
Expo and Air Show
IDEX 2025: Rosoboronexport Displays Revamped T-90MS MBT
Rosoboronexport is displaying the new configuration of the T-90MS MBT with mesh screen armour and revisited the ERA package at the IDEX 2025 exhibition.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Turkish Navy and TUSAŞ Discuss Carrier-Based KAAN Fighter
Turkish Navy Design Project Office Manager Captain Hakan Uçar stated that discussions are taking place with TUSAŞ for a possible carrier-based KAAN variant.
Bilateral Relations
France Keeps Greek PM Waiting after Diplomatic Row
Greece faces consequences of its anti-Turkish actions. The country follows an aggressive policy against its allies, but reciprocity works both ways.
Defence Politics
British Premier Starmer Calls Europe for Collective Security
British Premier Keir Starmer published an article in the Telegraph to call for collective security in Europe, stating that the call is not limited to Ukraine.
Sensors
ASELSAN’s ASELFLIR-600 Set to Double the Targeting Range
ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that the ASELFLIR-600 EO/IR being developed for larger UCAV platforms would have double the current laser designation range.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN Exhibits ASAF 155 Multi-Mode Artillery Fuse in IDEX
ASELSAN is exhibiting the ASAF 155 MOFA (multi-mode artillery fuse) for 155 mm artillery shells at the IDEX 2025 exhibition, which is held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Land
New Rendering of IMBT of Italy Shows Armour Layout
A new rendering of the future IMBT main battle tank, which will succeed the Ariete series of tanks in the Italian Army, shows the armour layout.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
UAE Shows Interest in KAAN with Potential Joint Projects
Demiroğlu said the UAE had shown interest in Turkiye's Combat Aircraft, KAAN, and indicated the prospect of working on a combined air platform.
Air
India’s Budget for 114 new fighters in 2025: over $20 billion
Reuters quotes two top Indian government sources that, one of the world’s best arms buyers, will launch a tender for procuring 114 new fighter jets by 2025.
Air
Greece Has a Hard Time to Find Customers for Mirage 2000-5
After France declined to buy 24 Mirage 2000-5s, Greece found it difficult to find new customers, impacting plans to finance further Rafale acquisitions.
Air
HÜRKUŞ II: Streamlining the Trainer of Turkish Air Force
HÜRKUŞ II, which performed its maiden flight towards the end of 2024, features improvements and associated changes in specifications in compairson with Hurkus.
