KAAN moves toward TurAF production amid Saudi talks
TUSAŞ's KAAN jet moves closer to production for TurAF as parallel testing continues, while Saudi Arabia explores potential industrial cooperation options.
Defence News
Air
Expo and Air Show
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Istif Frigate Export Debate: Crisis or Opportunity?
Turkish MoD says the Istif MoU is not binding, yet debate continues over fleet targets, timelines and whether replacement frigates will be clearly committed.
Navy / Maritime
DESAN Starts Construction of Malaysia’s Second MPMS
Steel cutting marks start of Malaysia’s second 99m offshore patrol vessel at ATLAS Shipyard, with both MPMS platforms scheduled for delivery by end-2027.
Navy / Maritime
Istif Frigate MoU Not Binding, Turkish MoD Clarifies
Turkish MoD says Istif-class frigate export MoU signed at DIMDEX 2026 is not binding and includes no delivery schedule, amid debate over naval planning.
Ammunition
Expo and Air Show
TURAÇ Showcases Sterling Brand at WDS 2026
Ammunition manufacturer TURAÇ drew attention at WDS 2026 with its Sterling-branded counter-drone ammunition portfolio, reflecting rising battlefield demand.
Land
Expo and Air Show
WDS2026: SAMI Land Unveils HEET 8x8 and HEET 4x4 AFVs
Saudi Arabia's SAMI Land has unveiled its HEET family of AFVs at WDS2026, with a hint of FNSS's involvement as the firm’s partner in the development.
Land
Air
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Signs Joint Production Deals with SAMI for Missiles
ROKETSAN announced two deals with SAMI and its land systems subsidiary, SAMI Land, for the joint production of cruise missiles and ATGMs, respectively.
Investment
Hanwha Breaks Ground on K9 and K10 Plant in Romania
Hanwha Aerospace has broken ground on a new armoured vehicle production facility in Petrești, Dâmbovița County, localising K9 and K10 systems in Europe.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Did MAM with TV Seeker Make Its Combat Debut in Sudan?
MAM-L or MAM-T with a TV seeker allowing MITL guidance and longer range might have made its combat debut in Sudan against RSF’s FK-2000 air defence system.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Pasifik Technology’s TITRA Showcases Swarm Warfare in Riyadh
TITRA Teknoloji presented its autonomous and swarm warfare systems at WDS 2026 in Riyadh, outlining multi-platform integration and AI-enabled combat concepts.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN and EOS Sign Deal for Cooperation on Laser Weapons
ROKETSAN and Australian EOS have signed a strategic cooperation deal on the joint development and marketing of laser weapons during the WDS2026 exhibition.
Air
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ and GAMI Sign MoU for T625 GÖKBEY’s Joint Production
TUSAŞ and Saudi Arabia’s state-owned GAMI have signed a MoU for the joint production of the T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter, paving the way for the first export.
Communication
Expo and Air Show
Karel showcases military communications at WDS 2026
Karel presented integrated military communication systems at WDS, highlighting deployable 5G networks and long-term cooperation aligned with Vision 2030.
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
Erdemir to Provide Steel for MUGEM Aircraft Carrier
OYAK subsidiary Erdemir will provide structural steel for the Turkish Navy’s future STOBAR aircraft carrier MUGEM, with the first batch of plates delivered.
