Modernised Leopard 2A4 MBT Turret for Chile Spotted
A video of TRT World showing ASELSAN’s export products included a modernised turret for Chile’s Leopard 2A4 MBTs, which ASELSAN will modernise.
Defence News
Land
Modernisation
Homeland Security
Investment
ASELSAN Signs a New Contract for Border Protection
ASELSAN and the Secretariat of Defence Industry (SSB) signed a new contract for border protection.
Land
Photos of Brazil's Centauro II Leaks to Media
The Brazilian Army’s Centauro II panzer cannon, of which 98 units were ordered from Italy, was widely circulated on social media.
Air
Modernisation
Portugal Receives the first upgraded C-130H Hercules
The Portuguese Air Force has announced receiving the first of four upgraded C-130H Hercules transport aircraft.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
AFRICOM Might Settle in Morocco
In light of regular joint exercises, the possibility of U.S. Army AFRICOM settling in Morocco, a West African country, is on the table.
Weapon / Missile
ROKETSAN Delivers AKYA Torpedo to the Turkish Submarines
The Turkish MoD has announced that ROKETSAN has started the delivery of the AKYA 533 mm heavyweight torpedo for the Turkish Navy submarines.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Ammunition
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
AKSUNGUR UCAV Proves MAM-T Capacity
TUSAŞ’s AKSUNGUR UCAV unveiled ROKETSAN MAM-T munition capacity at the DENİZKURDU-II/2024 exercise, according to footage shared by the Turkish MoD.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Greek Americans Want to End the Arms Embargo on Greek Cyprus
Greek American Senators submitted a bipartisan bill to Congress to lift the arms embargo in the Greek Cyprus part of the island.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
LUNAS Shipyard Malaysia Signs MOU with PT PAL Indonesia
Lumut Naval Shipyard has signed an MOU with Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL to promote the construction of new ships at the DSA in Malaysia.
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
The UAE Modernises HARM Systems
The U.S. has approved a potential sale of HARM Control Section Modification Upgrade and related equipment to UAE for an estimated cost of $144 million.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Exports ATGMs to Malaysia
It was announced that the Malaysian Army would procure 18 units of medium-range ATGMs from Turkish ROKETSAN during DSA 2024.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Expo and Air Show
KoçSavunma Presents Malaman Smart Sea Mine
Koç Group company KoçSavunma presented the Malaman smart sea mine at the DSA Expo in Malaysia.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
DSA 2024: DASAL Displays Rifle-Carrying Drone
Turkish DASAL put its FALCON-SiHA Armed drone with an assault rifle on display at DSA 2024 in Malaysia.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
China Debuts Armed UUV Design in DSA 2024
During the DSA 2024 defence exhibition held in Malaysia, Chinese firm Poly Technology revealed the UUV300CB design, which is fitted with torpedoes and missiles.
