Ireland Carries Its Army’s Firepower to the Next Level
Over the last few years, Ireland has made several acquisitions for its military, signifying a shift in firepower and threat perception due to Russia’s actions.
Defence News
Defence Politics
Navy / Maritime
Air
India and France Sign Deal for 26 Rafale-Marine Aircraft
India and France signed an agreement for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft, including training, weapons, technology transfer and joint production facilities in India.
Space
U.S. Reports Say Mysterious Russian Satellite Lost Control
Reports from the U.S. state that Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite, which has been subject to controversies between the U.S., has begun spiralling out of control.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
The Netherlands Announces Large-Scale Equipment Revamp
The Netherlands plans to acquire a hard-kill anti-torpedo system, new armoured vehicles, and a new service rifle within the scope of a multi-service plan.
Air
TUSAŞ Expands Global Reach with Exports to 15 Countries
TUSAŞ has delivered HÜRKUŞ trainers, ATAK helicopters, and ANKA and AKSUNGUR UAVs under 21 contracts, strengthening Turkiye’s global defence industry presence.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
North Korea Launches New Frigate with Various VLS Cells
North Korea has launched its lead ship from the new class of frigates equipped with fixed electronically scanned array radars and three types of VLS cells.
Ammunition
Mostly Intact GBU-53/B Bomb Retrieved by Locals in Yemen
Houthi rebels shared a photo of a landed but unexploded GBU-53/B SDB II Stormbreaker guided small-diameter bomb, raising concerns about reverse-engineering.
Unmanned Systems
STM Teases New UAV on Social Media Post, Hints at FPV
STM’s recent teaser for a new UAV hints at the possibility of STM having tested an FPV UAV for kamikaze use as a follow-up to the Kargu kamikaze UAV.
Land
Investment
Otokar’s JV Marks Export Record for Armoured Vehicles
Otokar has established a joint venture with Romania’s Automecanica S.A. to manufacture COBRA II vehicles, marking Turkiye’s largest armoured export deal.
Weapon / Missile
Leidos Prepares for Mass Production of IFPC Inc 2 Launchers
Leidos announced the mass production of Enduring Shield modular missile launchers as part of the U.S. Army’s Indirect Fires Protection Capability programme.
Unmanned Systems
XQ-58A Valkyrie Gets Integrated Landing Gear Capability
Kratos has announced the development of landing gear for its XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV, which was originally developed as a RATO type with parachute landing.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Saronic Reveals New USV Designs Following the MUSV
The U.S.-based USV builder Saronic has unveiled the new Mirage and Cipher USVs, which are between the Corsair USV and Marauder MUSV in terms of displacement.
Air
TUSAŞ Starts the Deliveries of Upgraded HÜRKUŞ-II in 2025
With an initial batch of 15 planes, Turkish Aerospace’s (TUSAŞ), basic trainer aircraft, HÜRKUŞ-II, is scheduled to join the Turkish Air Force in 2025.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
SUNGUR Air Defence Missile System Delivered to Land Forces
Turkish Army has received the domestically developed SUNGUR short-range air defence system, boosting national mobile and portable air defence capability.
