Defence News

Ukrainian FPV intercepts Russian UAV
Unmanned Systems Russia Ukraine

Ukrainian FPV intercepts Russian UAV

Introducing FPV, drones have added new dimensions to the battlefield at the tactical level. They were used to destroy armoured vehicles and personnel.

ASELSAN Updates Progress on Electro-Optical Systems
Sensors Turkiye

ASELSAN Updates Progress on Electro-Optical Systems

ASELSAN has listed its progress on new electro-optical systems such as TOYGUN, ASELFLIR-600, and KARAT in its 2023 Activity Report.

ASELSAN Develops ALP-500G Fixed Early Warning Radar
Sensors Turkiye

ASELSAN Develops ALP-500G Fixed Early Warning Radar

ASELSAN has announced the development of ALP-500G fixed early warning radar in its 2023 Activity Report.

ASELSAN Develops C-RAM Capability for KORKUT SPAAG
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show Turkiye

ASELSAN Develops C-RAM Capability for KORKUT SPAAG

In its 2023 Activity Report, ASELSAN has revealed that it is working on C-RAM capability for KORKUT 35 mm SPAAG.

ASELSAN Signs Contract Amendment for MILGEM
Navy / Maritime Investment Turkiye

ASELSAN Signs Contract Amendment for MILGEM

ASELSAN informed KAP that it had a contract amendment with TAIS Shipyards & STM Joint Venture for Naval Warfare Systems and Payloads of MİLGEM 9-12 Frigates.

Royal Netherlands F-35s to Take Over Nuclear Role from F-16
Air Netherlands NATO

Royal Netherlands F-35s to Take Over Nuclear Role from F-16

The Netherlands’ Defence Ministry announced that the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Forces F-35s would replace the F-16 in the RNLAF nuclear role within NATO.

HÜRJET to Perform First Foreign Flight in Egypt
Air Expo and Air Show Egypt Turkiye

HÜRJET to Perform First Foreign Flight in Egypt

Turkiye's first jet-powered training aircraft, HÜRJET, is preparing to make its first flight abroad in Egypt.

Sale of 36 UH-60M Black Hawk for $ 2 Billion 855 Million
Air USA Austria Brazil Sweden

Sale of 36 UH-60M Black Hawk for $ 2 Billion 855 Million

The U.S. approved 36 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter sales to Sweden, Brazil, and Austria with various configurations valued at $ 2 billion 855 million.

GD-OTS Announces REPKON for Artillery Projectile Production
Weapon / Missile Investment USA Turkiye

GD-OTS Announces REPKON for Artillery Projectile Production

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) announced the Turkish REPKON for artillery projectile metal production facility in Mesquite, Texas.

Turkish Armed Forces Use New Systems in EFES-2024
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Turkiye

Turkish Armed Forces Use New Systems in EFES-2024

EFES-2024 exercise to be conducted in İzmir, Turkiye, will house new defence products for different military branches of the Turkish Armed Forces.

Lentatek Exhibits KARGI Kamikaze UAVs in EFES-2024
Weapon / Missile Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems Turkiye

Lentatek Exhibits KARGI Kamikaze UAVs in EFES-2024

The UAV maker Lentatek known for Karayel, has presented its KARGI’s RF seeker and gimbal EO/IR seeker variants in its booth during the EFES-2024 exercise.

MKE Presents MPT 76 X39mm Rifle Version
Weapon / Missile Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Expo and Air Show Turkiye

MKE Presents MPT 76 X39mm Rifle Version

Defence Ministry company MKE Inc. presented the MPT 76X39mm rifle version at the Efes 2024 exercise defence industry display area in Seferihisar.

EFES-2024: Lentatek Shows SAR on KARAYEL-SU Armed UAV
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems Sensors Expo and Air Show Turkiye

EFES-2024: Lentatek Shows SAR on KARAYEL-SU Armed UAV

SATCOM-fitted KARAYEL-SU has been exhibited for the first time with a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) integration.

French Navy Orders Additional EXOCET Missiles
Weapon / Missile France

French Navy Orders Additional EXOCET Missiles

The French Defence Ministry announced on May 24 an additional order of EXOCET MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missiles for the Navy.