Nigeria to Acquire AH-1Z Attack Helicopter
The US State Department approved a possible FMS to Nigeria of AH-1Z Attack Helicopter for $997 million.
Defence News
Air
Weapon / Missile
Israel to add a new item to Air Defence System: Iron Beam
Israel released a new video from Rafael Company in which laser interceptor Iron Beam shoots down incoming UAVs, rockets & mortars.
Weapon / Missile
CAATSA Invalide, India Receives S-400 Training Equipment
The first squadron of the S-400 Triumf sam system is nearly operational in northwest India, but the delivery of the second squadron from Russia.
Air
Russia introduced Tu-22M3 Bombers at the battlefield
Russia introduced its long-range Tu-22M3 bombers into battlefield. Russian Aerospace Forces bombed the Azovstal plant in Mariupol.
Country
Russia’s Moskva has sunk
Moskva, the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, damaged by an explosion on Wednesday, has sunk.
Bilateral Relations
Biden will donate Mi-17 Helicopters to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved an $800 million package of military assistance, including additional Mi-17 helicopters and 155mm howitzers.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Did Moskva take the TB2 Bait?
The Slava class (Project 1164) Russian cruiser “Moskva”, the flagship of the Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet, was heavily damaged yesterday evening.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Russian Moskva in fire, Ukraine claims Neptune hit it
Russian Navy's Black Sea Flagship Moskva is evacuated after a fire in the ship. Russia claims ammunition on board was detonated but Ukraine claims it hit it.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Defence Ministry: Drifting Mine Detections are Successful
The Ministry of Defence (MSB/MoD) announced that the drifting naval mine detection tests were completed. Tests are conducted with SAR systems on ANKA-B UAVs
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
AKSUNGUR Armed UAV Hit target with MAM-L
Turkish Naval Forces’ AKSUNGUR Armed UAV hit its surface target with MAM-L Smart Munition at BlueHomeland 2022 Exercise.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Russia Triggered the NATO membership Process in Scandinavia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to prevent the country’s NATO membership may have triggered a new political process.
Unmanned Systems
Slovakia Wants to Acquire TB2 Drones
Slovak Defence Minister Jaro Nad announced from his personal Twitter account that they want to acquire Baykar’s TB2 Armed UAVs for the Slovak Armed Forces.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Turkish Companies Otokar and FNSS to Compete in Malaysia
Turkish Companies Otokar and FNSS compete in Malaysia to replace German Condor 4×4 APCs and Belgian-made SIBMAS 6×6 armoured vehicles.
Air
Uruguay Expresses Interest in the L-39NG Advanced Trainer Jet
Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) representatives visited the Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody and expressed interest in the L-39NG.
