Italy Evaluates GCAP Wingman Options, Including Kızılelma
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani stated that various alternatives like unmanned versions of trainers and Baykar’s Kızılelma are being evaluated as loyal wingman.
Defence News
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Demiroğlu Dismisses Doubts on Indonesia’s KAAN Order
TUSAŞ CEO affirms Indonesia’s firm commitment to 48 KAAN jets, rejects scepticism and highlights Turkiye’s aerospace readiness and strategic trust gains.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
Italian Navy Carriers Prepare for Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs
During the LBA Systems press meeting at the Paris Airshow, Leonardo CEO Cingolani stated that Bayraktar TB3 would be prepared for aircraft carrying ships.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Paris Air Show opens with 2,422 firms from 44 countries
Turkiye joins the Paris Air Show with 12 companies as France, the US and UK lead participation; Israel returns with nine stands while Russia remains absent.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Indonesia Secures 48 KF 21 Jets in Revised Deal with Seoul
Indonesia and ROK have signed a new agreement reducing Jakarta’s financial burden while preserving its role in KF 21 fighter production and procurement.
Weapon / Missile
Netherlands to Arm AH 64Es with AGM 179A JAGM Missiles
The Netherlands becomes the first country to integrate U.S.-made AGM 179A Joint Air-to-Ground precision strike missiles into its AH 64E Apache helicopters.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Sefine to Arm Indonesian KCR-70Ms with ATMACA Missiles
Roketsan and Sefine Shipyard signed a deal to integrate the ATMACA Missile System into two Indonesian naval platforms at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
ROKETSAN’s Çakır Cruise Missile Demonstrates ATR Capability
ROKETSAN’s Çakır compact cruise missile fired from Akıncı UCAV used the Automatic Target Recognition capability of its IIR seeker on a stationary sea target.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Turkish Armoured Vehicle Expands Role in Indonesia
Nurol Makina, which supplies Indonesia’s police with NMS 4x4 Light Armoured Vehicles, now aims to strengthen its presence by addressing military requirements.
Investment
Leonardo and EDGE Group Sign MoU for Joint Venture
Italian Leonardo and UAE-based EDGE Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a joint venture to cooperate in various areas including air defence.
Bilateral Relations
ASELSAN Deepens Strategic Ties with Indonesia
ASELSAN launched an office in Jakarta at INDO Defence and completed five important deals to strengthen its position in Indonesia's burgeoning military industry.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Northrop Grumman Develops AARGM-ER Missile for Submarines
Northrop Grumman displayed its new idea of a supersonic ASuW missile for submarines during Combined Naval Event 2025 alongside the powered launch capsule.
Defence Politics
Israel Strikes Iranian Nuclear and Military Leadership
Israel says it hit on Friday the “heart” of Iran’s nuclear weapon program, killing senior officials. Explosions reported near Natanz; IAEA calls for restraint.
Weapon / Missile
The U.S. Army Tests Containerised GMLRS Artillery Rockets
During the U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Fort Bragg, a containerised artillery rocket system was spotted with two GMLRS guided rocket pods.
