Portugal Donates Ka-32 Cargo Helicopters to Ukraine
The Portuguese MoD has announced the final delivery of six Ka-32A11BC cargo helicopters to Ukraine.
Defence News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Norway Acquires M107A1 Anti-Materiel Sniper Rifles
Norway will replace its ageing 12.7 mm M82 anti-materiel sniper rifles with the newer M107A1.
Land
Logistics
GDELS Wins Additional M3 Contract from Sweden
General Dynamics European Land Systems announced that it won from Sweden for the supply of M3 amphibious bridges.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Greece Makes Counterattack on Egypt
According to Greek publications, Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt are expected to meet in New York.
Land
Logistics
Katmerciler Exports Tank Carrier Vehicle
Katmerciler announced on the KAP that it received an order for Tank Carriers, Rescue Lowbed Trailers, and spare parts from an unnamed country.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
HMAS Ballarat Crew Practices NSM Cruise Missile Loading
Australian frigate HMAS Ballarat's (FFH-155) crew practised loading NSM cruise missiles, which will succeed RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
Navy / Maritime
Navantia Lays the Keel of Royal Moroccan Navy’s OPV
Spanish Navantia Shipyard, on September 6, performed the keel laying of the Royal Moroccan Navy’s Avante 1800 class offshore patrol vessel.
Regional / Strategy
Chinese Domination in Africa Continent Officially Begins
China’s strategic approach shows that it will become Africa’s largest trade partner, and the relations will expand in every aspect, from economy to politics.
Air
Poland Might Cancel FA-50PL LCA Acquisition
Polish sources have reported that continuing integration issues on the Republic of Korea’s FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) might lead to a cancellation.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
A Recap of Turkiye's Triple Defence Expo Participation
Turkiye's leading defence firms participated in three defence exhibitions in Egypt, Poland, and Jordan in a week, with a concentrated schedule for marketing.
Navy / Maritime
Pakistan Navy’s PNS BABUR Enters Service
Pakistan Navy’s PNS BABUR (FFG-280) corvette, built-in Turkiye at Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command, entered Karachi service.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ’s Hürjet Exhibits Its Capabilities in Egypt
Turkiye and Egypt are developing bilateral relations, Turkish defence industry companies exhibited their products at the Egypt International Airshow (EIA).
Air
Romania Plans Acquiring 32 F-35As at a cost of $6.5 Billion
Romania has requested the Parliament to provide the necessary financing to begin negotiations to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets.
Air
Engine and Transmission
India Approves New AL-31FP Engines for Su-30MKI Fleet
Indian Security Committee has approved the acquisition of 240 AL-31FP engines for Su-30MKI fighter jets with local production involved.
