MKE Eyes European Market Following Surge in Export Revenues
Turkish defence Ministry Company MKE plans to establish new entities in Europe following a 16-fold export surge and a record investment of $818 million.
Defence News
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
E/W
Unmanned Systems
UK Tests Directed RF as C-UAS Solution Against Swarm Attacks
UK Ministry of Defence stated that British soldiers have successfully intercepted drone swarm attacks using directed Radio Frequency as radio wave weapon.
Air
US Deploys Bombers in the Pacific to Protect Japan
In reaction to China's growing Pacific Ocean activity, especially towards Japan and Taiwan, the US sends B-1B Lancer strategic bombers to Japan.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Saronic Prepares for MUSV Construction with New Shipyard
The U.S.-based Saronic has announced the acquisition of the Gulf Craft shipyard to build new Medium USVs (MUSVS) and its new 150-foot MUSV design, Marauder.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
NETA 300 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Starts Sea Trials
STM’s NETA 300, the first of the NETA Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) family, has been shown diving down during the sea trials in a video shared on X.
Weapon / Missile
USMC Deploys NMESIS Coastal Defence System in Philippines
The USMC has deployed the NMESIS unmanned coastal defence system fitted with NSM anti-ship missiles in the Philippines, marking the first deployment abroad.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Germany Vetoes Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye
Berlin cites concerns the opposition mayor’s arrest as reasons for Eurofighter veto, but international relations might play a role behind closed doors.
Weapon / Missile
Siper Product-1 Leaves Behind the 100th Firing Test
A briefing on the Siper Product-1 air defence system for Turkish Minister of Defence Yaşar Güler included that more than 100 firing tests have been conducted.
Weapon / Missile
AVIC Teases Laser Self Defence System on J-36 Fighter
A video released by Chinese AVIC responsible for the new fighter jet dubbed “J-36” has released a promotional video showing a self-defence system using lasers.
Air
Hürjet Trainer Reaches Supersonic Speeds at Mach 1.2
TUSAŞ’s Hürjet Advanced Trainer/LCA’s first prototype has reached a speed of Mach 1.2, pushing through the sound barrier successfully as a new milestone.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Turkiye Drives Black Sea Post-Conflict Strategy
A total of 39 delegates from 21 countries met in Ankara to discuss Black Sea security. Turkiye emphasized continued adherence to the Montreux Convention.
Ammunition
TOLUN-S Brings Penetrating Capabilities for Artillery
ASELSAN has shared the technical specifications of TOLUN-S, the surface-launched configuration of the TOLUN small-diameter bomb using the GÖKTAN launch system.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye Pivots Towards F-35s, Slows F-16 Deal with the US
Turkish Air Force to form its future with stealth jets. Ankara may reroute $1.4bn F-16 payment to F-35 programme if readmitted under Trump administration.
Air
Investment
Belgium Seeks to Shift Future F-35A Assembly from US to Italy
Citing economic returns and strategic autonomy objectives, Belgium suggests moving the manufacture of more F-35As to Italy’s FACO site.
