The U.S. Navy Replaces Mk.15 Phalanx with RAM and SeaRAM
The U.S. Navy will replace the Mk.15 Phalanx close defence systems of the " Arleigh Burke " destroyers with the longer-range RIM-116 RAM.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Air
The U.S. Sent an LOA for the F-35 Lightning II to Greece
The U.S. sent the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) regarding the F-35 Lightning II aircraft supply to Greece.
Air
Modernisation
Turkiye's F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two
Turkiye’s F-16 Modernisation programme with the US is currently under discussion. Two institutions will share the workload to upgrade 79 jets to Block 70 level.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Pentagon Tests Ukrainian USV Kamikaze Experience in Florida
The Pentagon bought an unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the Muskie M18, from Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. (MARTAC) to test for kamikaze missions.
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV Completes 50000 Flight Hours
Since its first flight in 2019, Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV has reached 50000 flight hours, achieving many milestones in the process.
Investment
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN Opens Branch Office in Latin America
ASELSAN opened its Santiago Office in Latin America as part of its global growth strategy.
Unmanned Systems
Burkina Faso Shows Bayraktar AKINCI and TB2 UAVs
Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV was seen alongside TB2 armed UAVs serving Burkina Faso with various munitions. The UCAV was seen fitted with MAM-L and MAM-T munitions.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Hürjet to Attend at FIDAE Air Show Chile
Turkish Aerospace’s Hürjet Advanced training and light attack jet Hürjet will be presented in Latin American Country Chile at FIDAE.
Air
TULGAR HMD In Tests with F-16 Fighter Jet
ASELSAN’s TULGAR Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) system, which is under development for a KAAN fighter jet, is being tested on an F-16 fighter jet.
E/W
Sensors
ASELSAN’s Radars and Jammers Used by Argentine
Argentinian Armed Forces personnel use ACAR-K radars and İHASAVAR man-portable C-UAS jammers developed by ASELSAN.
Expo and Air Show
ICDDA Opens Its Doors for the Sixth Time
The Industrial Cooperation Days in Defence and Aerospace (ICDDA) international event will be hosted by the Ankara ATO Congresium from 17 to 19 April 2024.
Unmanned Systems
Baykar’s KALKAN VTOL UAV Reaches 14500 ft
Baykar’s KALKAN VTOL UAV, intended for ISR and targeting missions, has been tested at 14500 ft altitude with an 18-hp internal combustion engine and BG-160 E/O.
Weapon / Missile
Russian Army Receives Modernised Msta-S SPGs
ROSTEC has announced that the new version of 2S19 Msta-S, 2S19M1, will soon be delivered for deployment in Ukraine
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Army Deploys Medium-Range Missiles in Indo-Pacific
During a media briefing in Tokyo, General Charles Flynn from the U.S. Army confirmed the deployment of medium-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific.
