Saab to unveil low-cost Nimbrix Counter-UAS missile at DSEI
Saab to introduce Nimbrix at DSEI, its first dedicated Counter-UAS missile, offering low-cost defence against drone swarms with deliveries planned for 2026.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Navy / Maritime
Brazilian Navy launches second Tamandaré-class frigate
Brazil launched its second Tamandaré-class frigate, F201 Jerônimo de Albuquerque, at Itajaí after five hours; outfitting begins to secure the Blue Amazon.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Saab to Develop Large Underwater Drone for Swedish Navy
Saab has secured a €5.5 million FMV contract to develop a large unmanned underwater vehicle, with sea trials set for 2026 under Kockums’ lead for Swedish Navy.
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
Denmark Secures U.S. Approval for $8.5B Patriot IBCS Deal
Denmark has received U.S. approval for a major $8.5 billion deal to acquire IBCS-enabled Patriot systems, strengthening NATO’s missile defence in Europe.
Land
Navy / Maritime
US Marines test air-mobile mortar system on Polaris vehicle
US Marines test a Polaris MRZR Alpha 6X6, with Scorpion Light mortar for rapid fire support, mobility in austere terrain, and “shoot and run” survivability.
E/W
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Russia unveils AI-driven UAV Resistant to Electronic Jamming
Russia unveils Boomerang drones with AI target-lock systems that allow autonomous pursuit up to 1 km, immune to electronic jamming and loss of control links.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN and Egypt's AOI sign an MoU for UAV production
HAVELSAN and Egypt's AOI have signed an MoU to cooperate to make autonomous UAVs, which will provide the African market with high-tech, low-cost solutions.
Land
Brazil Shortlists Competitors for Tracked AFV Acquisition
Brazil has shortlisted the tracked AFVs for its acquisition programme involving IFVs and light tanks, with Turkiye's Otokar Tulpar making it to the list.
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
UK Blocks Israeli Officials from Attending DSEI 2025
The UK has barred Israeli government officials from DSEI25 over Gaza operations, though Israeli firms such as Elbit and Rafael may still attend independently.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Independence-class LCS Gets Palletised PAC-3 Launcher
Independence-class LCS, USS Montgomery (LCS 8), has been fitted with a M903 launcher for Patriot PAC-3 missiles without the trailer in a plug-and-play manner.
Navy / Maritime
Norway Opts for UK Type 26 Frigates in Record Deal
Norway has selected the UK as its frigate partner, opting for BAE’s Type 26 in its biggest defence deal, ensuring interoperability and industry offsets.
Navy / Maritime
The Royal Navy Suffers Reduced Operational Readiness
A former Royal Navy captain underlined a decline in the operational readiness of the surface fleet in various areas, like submarines and the support fleet.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
TB3 to be Commissioned on TCG Anadolu in September
TB3 starts operations on TCG Anadolu in September, while Akıncı UCAV production lines ramp up in Saudi Arabia; the very first deliveries planned for 2025.
Weapon / Missile
E/W
Leonidas HPeM Weapon Takes Down an UAV Swarm at Test
Leonidas HPeM weapon, developed to counter UAVs by damaging the electronics through high-power electromagnetics, has taken down 49 UAVs at once during a test.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 NATO prepares landmark GlobalEye announcement in Ankara - NATO is expected to announce the selection of Saab's GlobalEye to replace its ageing E-3A AWACS flee...
- 15:00 Rutte says Ankara summit will unveil major defence contracts - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said tens of billions of dollars in new defence contracts will be...
- 15:00 Canada seeks backing for new global defence financing bank - Canada aims to announce around ten founding participants for a proposed Defence, Security and Resili...
- 15:00 South Korea uses Ankara summit to deepen NATO defence ties - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend the NATO Summit and Defence Industry Forum in Ankar...
- 15:00 European allies replace most US capability reductions - NATO officials say European allies have filled almost all capability gaps created by planned US redu...
- 15:00 Counter-drone procurement continues to favour layered defence - Military organisations are increasingly procuring integrated counter-UAS architectures combining rad...
- 15:00 Hypersonic tracking remains a priority for defence investment - Defence agencies continue expanding radar and space-based sensor networks capable of maintaining con...
- 15:00 Autonomous maritime systems expand infrastructure protection missions - Navies are increasing deployment of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to monitor undersea c...
- 15:00 Distributed satellite constellations become the preferred military model - Armed forces are increasingly adopting proliferated constellations of smaller satellites to improve...
- 15:00 Industrial production capacity becomes a strategic capability - Governments increasingly regard manufacturing scalability, delivery speed and secure supply chains a...
- 12:00 Financial Times: Europe's rearmament creates opportunity for Turkish defence industry - The Financial Times reported that European rearmament is creating significant opportunities for Turk...
- 12:00 Reuters: Türkiye pushes to double defence exports - Reuters reported that Türkiye aims to double defence exports within two years after reaching $10 bil...
- 12:00 Reuters: ASELSAN ramps up Steel Dome production - Reuters reported that ASELSAN will increase deliveries for the Steel Dome integrated air-defence pro...
- 12:00 Breaking Defense: Turkish industry focuses on autonomy and Gulf markets - Breaking Defense reported that Turkish defence companies are increasingly prioritising autonomous ai...
- 12:00 France studies Türkiye's emergence as a European defence supplier - The Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique concluded that Türkiye has become one of Europe's most i...
- 12:00 Japan explores cooperation on Turkish military drones - Reuters reported that Japan's defence minister discussed defence-industrial cooperation and possible...
- 12:00 Foreign media continue tracking KAAN prototype programme - International defence reporting notes that the second and third KAAN prototypes are under constructi...
- 12:00 Baykar TB3 gains international attention after NATO deployment - Foreign defence reporting continues to highlight the Bayraktar TB3's operations during NATO exercise...
- 12:00 International focus remains on Baykar's KIZILELMA programme - Foreign defence publications continue to monitor KIZILELMA's development, serial production preparat...
- 12:00 Turkish defence industry attracts global attention after SAHA 2026 - International coverage continues to describe SAHA 2026 as one of the world's largest defence exhibit...
- 09:00 NATO selects Saab GlobalEye to replace its ageing AWACS fleet - NATO is expected to announce the acquisition of Saab GlobalEye aircraft at the Ankara Summit, markin...
- 09:00 European allies replace most US capability cuts in NATO plans - European NATO members have filled almost all capability gaps created by recent US force reductions,...
- 09:00 European defence startups attract record levels of private capital - Quantum Systems' $1.2 billion funding round highlights strong investor appetite for European defence...
- 09:00 Britain places autonomous systems at the centre of future force design - The UK's Defence Investment Plan allocates £5 billion to drones and autonomous systems while introdu...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement shifts toward integrated layered defence - Military organisations are increasingly procuring architectures that combine radar, electronic warfa...
- 09:00 Autonomous maritime systems expand role in critical infrastructure security - Navies are broadening deployment of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to monitor undersea c...
- 09:00 Hypersonic threats sustain investment in persistent tracking networks - Defence agencies continue expanding integrated radar and space-based sensor architectures capable of...
- 09:00 Distributed satellite constellations become the preferred military model - Armed forces are increasingly replacing reliance on a few high-value satellites with proliferated co...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft move from demonstration to procurement - Air forces are transitioning loyal wingman and collaborative combat aircraft programmes from technol...
- 09:00 Industrial production capacity becomes a strategic military capability - Governments increasingly view manufacturing scalability, delivery speed and secure supply chains as...
