The U.S. Repositions its Military Assets in the Middle East
Sky News Arabia analyses U.S. mobility in the Middle East Gulf region. The publication claims that the U.S. is repositioning its regional military assets.
Defence News
Regional / Strategy
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
ASELFLIR-500 Marks Target for MAM-L and CİRİT
ASELSAN’s ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical system onboard Bayraktar TB2 armed UCAV marked the targets for ROKETSAN’s MAM-L and CİRİT munitions.
Air
KAI to Develop Single-Seater Variant of FA-50 LCA
ROK-based Hankyung reports that a single-seater variant of FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA) will be developed.
Air
E/W
Turkiye and Pakistan Cooperate on EW Aircraft
Pakistani Air Force (PAF) will convert a Bombardier Global 6000 jet aircraft into a stand-off jammer in cooperation with Turkish TUSAŞ.
Air
Logistics
Northrop Grumman Set to Sustain B-2 Spirit Bombers
A deal worth $7 billion was inked by Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force for B-2 Spirit bombers’ maintenance, upgrades, and logistic services.
Space
Turkish Air Force Attends NATO’s Space Symposium
Turkish Air Force attended the first NATO Space Symposium, which was held under the NATO Allied Command Transformation in Toulouse, France.
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye and Egypt’s Steps Towards Military Cooperation
Turkiye and Egypt are expected to develop their military relations, which may lead to military cooperation.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
France Orders Long-Lead Items for Future PA-NG
France has officially ordered the new generation aircraft carrier (Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération) PA-NG, which will replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye will not transfer the S-400 Triumf to any country
Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler confirmed that Ankara has no plans to transfer the S-400 air defence missile system to any other country.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
U.S., Australia and Japan to Hold Trilateral F-35 Training
Australia, Japan and the U.S. will conduct joint F-35 fighter training trilaterally. The decision was reached at the Trilateral Defence Ministerial meeting.
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye Cuts Trade Relations with Israel
Turkish Ministry of Trade announces that Turkiye is suspending all exports and imports to and from Israel.
E/W
Antenom Exports Antenna to USAF and US Army
Turkish engineering company Antenom Antenna Technologies Inc. exported its antennas to the U.S. Air Force and Army in 2024.
Air
KAAN Fighter Jet’s Second Prototype to Fly in 2025
TUSAŞ announced in its monthly magazine that the KAAN fighter jet’s second prototype, P1, will make its maiden flight in 2025.
Regional / Strategy
Turkiye Hosts Trilateral Defence Cooperation Meeting
Turkiye held the fifth trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for defence industry cooperation in Istanbul.
