Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber
Russia has experienced another significant aircraft loss against the Ukrainian air defence systems with the downing of a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber.
Defence News
Air
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
True Velocity Sues SIG Sauer for Technical Theft
True Velocity, one of the contenders partnered with General Dynamics for the NGSW squad weapon programme, sued SIG Sauer for stealing critical information.
Air
Defence Politics
Incirlik Airbase Becomes a Combat Base
The Ministry of Defence (Mod) announced that the 10th Tanker Base Command in Adana İncirlik was renamed the 10th Main Jet Base Command.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Turkish 76/62 mm Naval Gun Serves on TCG AKHİSAR OPV
Turkish Defence Ministry (MOD) stated that MKE A.Ş.'s 76/62 mm National Naval Gun is installed on TCG AKHİSAR OPV.
Weapon / Missile
Country
ASELSAN Signs a New Contract with SSB
ASELSAN informed KAP that it had signed an Air Defence Systems procurement agreement with SSB for $ 36.000.000.
Country
New Secretary General of SASAD; Oğuz Hamşioğlu
Dr. Oğuz Hamşioğlu became the General Secretary of the Turkish Defence and Aerospace Industry Manufacturers Association (SASAD).
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
Engine and Transmission
TÜBİTAK Finishes AKBABA Missile’s Antenna Layout Analysis
ROKETSAN’s AKBABA anti-radiation missile’s second phase antenna layout analysis was completed according to the 2023 Annual Report of TÜBİTAK.
Expo and Air Show
ICDDA Opens its Doors in Ankara
Ankara Industrial Cooperation Days in Defence and Aerospace (ICDDA), organised by OSSA, opens its doors at ATO Congresium in Ankara.
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Uses Turkish Semi-Auto Shotguns
Ukrainian soldiers were spotted with HATSAN’s BTS-12 bullpup mag-fed shotguns, seemingly utilising them against incoming UAVs.
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
KEMANKEŞ 2 Mini Cruise Missile Begins Testing
Baykar has started the new member of its jet-powered KEMANKEŞ line of munition, AI-Supported KEMANKEŞ 2, with a launch from speeding pickup.
Air
Logistics
GOA Report: F-35 Sustainment Costs to Reach $2 Trillion
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GOA) reports that F-35 aircraft sustainment costs to reach $2 trillion while operational availability decreases.
Weapon / Missile
MDA Awards Lockheed Martin $17 Billion Contract
The Missile Defence Agency (MDA) selected Lockheed Martin to deliver the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), which will intercept long-range ballistic missiles.
Bilateral Relations
Israel to Retaliate Iran’s Missile Attack
Israel Defence Forces chief of staff, Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, says that Israel will hit back, but the way and timing is unclear.
Air
Engine and Transmission
3D Printed Gas Turbine Achieves First Targets in Tests
Australian Aurora Labs company conducted testing on the 3D Printed 200N Class micro gas turbine intended for use on small-scale aerial platforms.
