US Navy Tests Hypersonic Rocket Motor
The US Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office tested on May 27th the first-stage solid rocket motor (SRM) in Promontory, Utah.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Investment
Country
Turkey Has 16 Defence Companies in First-500 Company
Istanbul Chamber of Industry announced Turkey’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises of 2020. Sixteen companies are performing in defence or aviation.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
ULAQ shows its teeth: Cirit hits the target
Turkey’s first indigenous Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel ULAQ, hit the target with a laser-guided Cirit missile during the DenizKurdu naval exercise.
Land
Country
Otokar climbs up in the ISO 500 list
Otokar company climbed to the upper ranks in the Top 500 Giant Industrial Enterprises research conducted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) for 53 years.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
ULAQ hits target at first Trial at DenizKurdu Naval Exercise
Turkey’s first indigenous Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel ULAQ, hit the target with a laser-guided Cirit missile during the DenizKurdu 21 Naval Exercise.
Air
Philippines Confirms T129 Acquisition
The Philippines confirmed that it would acquire six T129B ATAK combat helicopters manufactured by Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) for $269 million.
Navy / Maritime
Biggest Navy Drill ever Begins
Turkish Navy to conduct the biggest naval exercise in Eagan and Mediterranean Seas.
Land
Unmanned Systems
ASFAT's MEMATTs ready to take action
Azerbaijan Army introduced the MEMATT minesweepers manufactured by Turkish Defence Ministry-owned ASFAT.
Air
Airbus delivers the 100th A400M
Airbus has reached 100 A400M deliveries with MSN111, the tenth A400M for the Spanish Air Force.
Unmanned Systems
The U.S. Prepares Start Campaign Against Armed Drones
The U.S. Navy Information Warfare Community has recently retweeted an article about weaponised drones in order to understand their strengths.
Air
Unmanned Systems
TB2 Agreement signed with Poland
Turkiye and Poland signed the Tb2 armed UAV procurement agreement. Poland's defence minister and Baykar signed the agreement.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Two more H160s for the French Navy
DGA has confirmed an option for Airbus helicopters, Babcock, and Safran helicopter engines for two more H160s for the French Navy.
Space
Chinese Rover Landed on Mars
The Chinese rover Zhurong landed on Mars, making the country second behind the U.S. in reaching Mars. The UAE has also sent a spaceship to Mars.
Land
Unmanned Systems
Digital Soldier from Havelsan: Barkan
Havelsan has developed an armed unmanned ground vehicle (AUGV) : Barkan. The vehicle will soon be on the field.
