Germany Plans to Test Combat-Capable USV Platforms
The German Navy is planning to test two different types of combat-capable USVs with high-readiness-level technologies after embarking on UUVs with BlueWhale.
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Air
Defence Politics
Pakistan Confirms Inking of Deal with Azerbaijan for JF-17
The Government of Pakistan confirmed that Azerbaijan has inked the deal to acquire 40 JF-17 fighters at a cost of $2 billion alongside a defence agreement.
Air
Defence Politics
Poland Halts Black Hawk Deal Amid Strategic Reshuffle
Poland calls off its plan to buy 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters due to the changes in military objectives caused by new threats and the situation in Ukraine.
Bilateral Relations
Pakistan Might Acquire J-35A and HQ-19 ABM from China
Pakistan has officially confirmed a major package of air force equipment offer from China, including J-35A fighters and HQ-19 ABMs following J-10C’s success.
Weapon / Missile
SOM-B1 Cruise Missile with KTJ-3200 Engine Hits Target
SOM-B1 air-launched cruise missile fitted with Kale’s KTJ-3200 turbojet engine hit the target successfully in the first firing test with the indigenous engine.
Weapon / Missile
Japan Shows Launcher Truck for Hypersonic Glide Weapon
The launcher truck with two canisters for Japan’s new hypersonic glide weapon HGVP, which has been test-fired, was seen on a Japanese Telegram channel.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Set to Receive the SPY-6 Radar
Raytheon announced the deal for SPY-6 AESA radar family, which includes the upgrade of Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyers by the radar’s integration.
Air
Logistics
Turkiye Weighs MRTT and KC-46A to Replace KC-135 Fleet
Turkiye is looking at Airbus MRTT and Boeing KC-46A tankers to replace its refuelling fleet. The decision will be based on operational and political concerns.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Spain Cancels €285 Million Spike LR2 Contract with Rafael
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has officially cancelled a €285 million deal for Spike LR2 with the Spanish unit of Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Russia introduces Telegram guided drones into warfare
Russia guides drones via Telegram media platform to bypass Ukrainian electronic warfare, UAS Vision webpage claims, blurring legal lines and escalating risks.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Container-Based Weapons: A New Paradigm in Military Strategy
Container-based weapons cover strike capabilities while blurring distinctions between civilian and military targets, raising legal and strategic dilemmas.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
UK to Build 12 Nuclear Submarines Amid Russia Tension
The UK has announced a big review of its military plans, which includes building up to 12 nuclear-powered submarines with conventional weapons for the RN.
Navy / Maritime
Türkiye Launches Third Reis-Class Submarine TCG Muratreis
The Turkish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially announced the launch of the TCG MURATREİS, the third submarine of the Reis-class (Type 214TN) fleet.
Country
May Export Dip Fails to Derail Türkiye’s Defence Surge
Exports from defence industry dipped 24% in May to $742 million, while the total for January to May rose to $2.98 billion, establishing a new industry record.
