Rafales Have Export Success, French Pilots Lack Flight Hours
French Rafale fighters have good export success, but French pilots do not fly as much as NATO standards require.
Defence News
Air
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Iran Equips its Navy with “Abu Mahdi” Naval Cruise Missiles
Commander of the Iranian Army said that Moudge-class frigates would be equipped with the home-grown “Abu Mahdi” surface-to-surface naval cruise missiles.
Air
Super Mushshak Delivery to the Turkish Air Force
Turkiye has passed another important milestone in MFI-17 Super Mushshak. Turkish Air Force has taken delivery of the first three basic trainers.
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
The End of Neither Deny nor Confirm Policy
Israel continued to use the "Neither Deny nor Confirm" Policy for decades. But this has come to an end.
Ammunition
Expo and Air Show
TÜBİTAK SAGE Showcased the Kayı Munition at Saha Expo
Turkiye has a wide range of mini unmanned aerial vehicle-launched smart munitions. TÜBİTAK SAGE showcased its newest product Kayı Munition at Saha Expo.
Investment
Sensors
ASELSAN Gained New Local Production Capabilities
ASELSAN, the Turkish defence company, continues its studies to increase domestic production capabilities on critical components.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Russia to Develop New Engine for Mi-26
Problems with the propulsion systems of Russia continue. The country is experiencing issues with engines, especially gas turbine power plants.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
UAE Sets Aerial Warfare Drill
UAE organises the Aerial Warfare and Missile Defence Centre 2022 drill at Al-Dhafra Air Base in the country.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
German Navy Tested Anti-Drone Weapon
Drone threat is also increasing against naval vessels. Countries are in search of proper weapons as an unmanned aerial system countermeasure.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
More Powerful Laser Weapon for Turkiye
Laser weapons are seen as one of the best solutions against especially asymmetrical threats. Turkiye is also conducting studies on these systems.
Weapon / Missile
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Turkiye Continues its Indigenous Missile Engine Studies
Turkiye is developing indigenous turbojet engines for domestic missiles. Kale conducted studies on such systems.
Land
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
FNSS and PT Pindad Present Serial Production Harimau
PT Pindad will present the Harimau (Tiger) medium tank production variant to the public at the International Indo Defence 2022.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
MGL Integration for Songar
Repkon and Asisguard inked a cooperation agreement for Songar unmanned aerial system (UAS) named RDS40-MGL.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
US Army ready to buy Russian-made AK-74 assault rifle
The US Army will acquire AK-74 5.45 x 39 mm assault rifles to keep various small foreign-made weapons for use by their special forces.
