The U.S. Initiates Low-Cost Stand-off Munition for Ukraine
The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre (AFLCMC) has issued an RFP for the ERAM stand-off munition as a low-cost system for Ukraine’s use.
Defence News
Air
Ammunition
Air
Bilateral Relations
Modernisation
Bloomberg: Türkiye Scaling Down $23 Billion Defence Contract
Bloomberg claimed that Turkiye is taking action to reduce costs in the $23 billion F-16 deal. The contract will be downsized to brand new fighters.
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Sensors
Germany’s F127 AAW Frigates May Be Fitted With AEGIS
The U.S. has taken steps to export the AEGIS combat system for F127 AAW frigates to succeed Sachsen-class frigates.
Air
Gripen Might Be Ukraine’s Alternative Fighter After F-16
Ukraine is considering the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets as an alternative fighter after the last F-16 deliveries.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Hürjet Tests Transonic Speeds for The Supersonic Phase
TUSAŞ's Hürjet advanced trainer and light combat aircraft prototype has reached a speed of Mach 0.9 at an altitude of 30000 ft.
Country
Yılmaz Sets Turkiye’s 2024 Defence Export Target: $7 Billion
Vice President of Turkiye Cevdet Yılmaz announced that Turkish Defence Industry targets reaching $ 7 billion export volume.
Country
ASELSAN Signs a new Export Contract
ASELSAN signed an international sales contract valued at $ 20.3 Million regarding the export of air defence systems.
Space
Communication
Turkiye’s Indigenous Satellite Türksat 6A is in Orbit
Turkiye launched its first domestically produced telecommunications satellite, Türksat 6A. A move that secures Turkiye’s rights in space.
Air
Peru Eyes New Fighter Jets
Peru is evaluating various fighter jets to replace its ageing French Mirage 2000 and Russian MiG-29 fighter jets.
Weapon / Missile
Armenia to Acquire Indian Prahaar and Pralay Missiles
According to local Indian press, Armenia is in discussions with India about the possible supply of Prahaar and Pralay missiles.
Air
TUSAŞ Expects 300 Orders for KAAN Fighter
In his interview, TUSAŞ’s new General Manager, Dr Mehmet Demiroğlu, talked about the KAAN Fighter jet and other projects.
Weapon / Missile
ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production
According to Spain-based news site Defensa, ROKETSAN’s ÇAKIR compact cruise missile for various platforms has entered serial production.
Country
Turkish Scientists Develop Highly Heat-Resistant Composite
Turkish scientists from İnönü University have developed a composite material with extreme resistance to heat to protect against laser weapons.
Defence Politics
More Manpower Needed for NATO’s Defensive Strategy
Reuters reported that additional battalions are necessary to defend against an attack from Russia.
