USAF Scraps E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C Prefers E-2D Hawkeye
In a sudden turn, the U.S. Air Force has scrapped its plans to acquire E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C in favour of the E-2D Hawkeye utilised by the U.S. Navy carriers.
Defence News
Air
Sensors
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN and PT Republik Signs Contracts for Cooperation
ROKETSAN and Indonesian PT Republik Defense have signed two contracts for the Atmaca anti-ship missile and a joint production initiative in Indo Defence 2025.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye Joins Fighter Jet Exporters “Club” with KAAN Deal
In a landmark defence deal, Türkiye will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. Turkish President Erdoğan confirmed the agreement via social media.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye Eyes Kaan Deal with Indonesia at Indo Defence 2025
Indonesia and Türkiye are expected to sign an agreement involving the Kaan during the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition. The deal’s content remains undisclosed.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM to Showcase Naval Systems and UAVs at Indo Defence 2025
Turkish defence firm STM will exhibit its naval platforms and tactical UAVs at Indo Defence 2025, one of Asia-Pacific’s key military events, held in Indonesia.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Explores C-UAS UAVs Loaded with Kamikaze UAVs
A recent alternative approach for C-UAS from Ukraine is a catapult-launched UAV loaded with two high-speed kamikaze UAVs to patrol against enemy UAVs.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
LBA Systems to Make Its First Appearance in Paris
Leonardo announced that Baykar and Leonardo’s joint venture to specialise in UAVs, LBA Systems, will make its debut during this year’s Salon du Bourget Airshow.
Land
Otokar Delivers First Batch of COBRA II Armoured Vehicles to Romania
Otokar delivers the first 14 COBRA II 4x4 vehicles to Romania, which undergoes local systems integration as part of a broader defence industrial partnership.
Engine and Transmission
China Tests Hybrid Tank Powertrain on Type 99A Platform
China’s Type 99A main battle tank undergoes hybrid powertrain trials to enhance stealth, torque response, and energy support for high-power systems.
Air
Thailand Selects Saab Gripen E/F to Modernise its Air Force
The Royal Thai Air Force has confirmed that it would buy 12 Gripen E/F aircraft as part of an offset deal. The first four will be delivered by the year 2029.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
U.S. Air Force Declares Its First CCA Squadron Operational
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin announced that an Experimental Operations Unit for CCA testing was given an operational squadron status.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Italian Navy Plans Nuclear Aircraft Carrier for 2040
Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Enrico Credendino, stated that there are plans for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and various UAVs in 2040.
Air
Investment
Russia Offers Su‑57 Source Codes to India in Strategic Bid
Russia proposes full source code access to Su‑57E for India’s MRFA tender, surpassing Western rivals with unprecedented transparency and technology transfer.
Air
Investment
Tata to Build Rafale Fuselages in India with Dassault
Dassault and Tata signed a deal to manufacture Rafale fighter fuselage in Hyderabad. For the first time, Rafale parts will be manufactured outside of France.
