Slovenia Produces Kalekalıp's KMG556 Light Machine Gun
Slovenia-based Arex is producing Kalekalıp’s KMG556 light machine gun chambered in 5.56x45 mm NATO ammunition as AMG556 in the European market under licence.
Defence News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Air
Airbus Helicopters offers NATO two doctrinal paths for NGRC
Airbus has unveiled two NGRC rotorcraft concepts, offering NATO a choice between evolutionary continuity and high-speed compound performance.
Navy / Maritime
French Navy’s De Grasse SSN enters critical sea trials phase
France’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine De Grasse (S638), has begun sea trials. Naval Group confirmed the delivery to French Navy in 2026.
Expo and Air Show
TURAÇ Showcases Sterling Brand at Germany's IWA 2026
Ammunition manufacturer TURAÇ drew attention at WDS 2026 with its Sterling-branded counter-drone ammunition portfolio, reflecting rising battlefield demand.
Air
Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN Teams Up with Spanish Alpha Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN and Spain-based Alpha Unmanned Systems, specialising in small RUAV platforms, have signed an MoU covering software and joint development.
Analysis
Land
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Regional / Strategy
NATO Highlights Turkiye as a Key Player at Steadfast Dart
Promotion of Turkiye’s contribution to the multi-national Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in NATO releases point to the elevating role in Europe’s defence.
Analysis
Air
Germany’s FCAS fault line reopens after Enders warning
Tom Enders’ criticism of Germany’s FCAS partnership exposes unresolved industrial tensions and raises fresh questions over the programme’s strategic direction.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Participates in C-UAS Drills at Steadfast Dart
Bayraktar TB3 naval UCAV is working alongside Eurofighter Typhoons and an AWACS for C-UAS training activities within the scope of Steadfast Dart 2026.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
KIZILELMA with ASELSAN’s TOYGUN EOTS Tracks Moving Target
Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter has completed a performance verification test with ASELSAN’s TOYGUN 100 EOTS, tracking a moving vehicle dead-centre.
Land
Weapon / Missile
FN Tests Combined Muzzle Device on MTL-30 Grenade Launcher
FN shared the test footage of the MF30MD suppressor/muzzle brake on its magazine-fed MTL-30 30 mm grenade launcher being developed for the PGS programme.
Investment
ASELSAN profit rises sharply as backlog and exports expand
ASELSAN reported 2025 growth in revenue, exports, and backlog, while audited filings show net profit rose nearly 50%, not highlighted in corporate summaries.
Air
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Russia Deploys 30 mm Airburst Rounds Against UAVs on Ka-52
Russian sources shared a footage of a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter engaging a Ukrainian UAV using 30 mm airburst ammunition from its 2A42 autocannon.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Philippine Navy Commisions First Rajah Sulayman-class OPV
The Philippine Navy has announced the commissioning of the lead Rajah Sulayman-class OPV alongside the last Acero-class missile-carrying fast attack craft.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN’s SANCAR USV Enters Turkish Navy Inventory
SANCAR USV has entered the Turkish Navy’s inventory with a ceremony, also hosting the expansion of the combat management systems facility with a new building.
