Russia Improvises Surface-Launched R-77-1 Missiles
A new air defence missile launcher using the R-77-1 BVRAAMs mounted on a ZiL truck, reflecting the Western NASAMS in principle, was spotted in Russia.
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Land
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Air
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Unmanned Systems
Turkish MoD Announces SİPER-1 and AKSUNGUR Delivery
Turkish MoD announced that another battery of SİPER Product 1 long-range air defence system, AKSUNGUR UCAVs, and CATS EO/IR systems have been delivered.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
US Army Deploys IFPC Inc 2 in ROK for Low Altitude Defence
The US Army announced the deployment of the IFPC Inc 2 short-range air defence system in the Republic of Korea during the Freedom Shield 2026 exercise.
Air
Regional / Strategy
Turkish MoD Announces Patriot Deployment in Malatya
Turkish MoD announced new measures for the air defence in the southeastern region, with a Patriot long-range air defence system being deployed in Malatya.
Air
Space
ROKETSAN Eyes New Upper Layer Capabilities for Steel Dome
ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci stated that the Steel Dome IADS will be expanded to address exo-atmospheric threats and hypersonic missiles with new effectors.
Air
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Unmanned Systems
Did MAM with TV Seeker Make Its Combat Debut in Sudan?
MAM-L or MAM-T with a TV seeker allowing MITL guidance and longer range might have made its combat debut in Sudan against RSF’s FK-2000 air defence system.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
ASELSAN and CSG Form JV and Unveil Truck-Based KORKUT
Czechia-based CSG announced the formation of a JV between its subsidiary Excalibur Army and ASELSAN and a new configuration of KORKUT on a 6x6 Tatra truck.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Leonardo Unveils Hystrix as Land-Based Sovraponte Variant
Leonardo has unveiled the Hystrix as the land-based variant of its Sovraponte 76 mm naval gun, reviving a previously abandoned idea with today’s capabilities.
Weapon / Missile
Lockheed Martin Test-Fires the NGSRI Air Defence Missile
Lockheed Martin announced the flight test of NGSRI short-range air defence missile, mainly pitched as a successor to the long-serving FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Uses Tempest SHORAD with AGM-114L and AESA Radar
US-based V2X’s new Tempest short-range air defence system, used by Ukraine, couples RPS-42 AESA radar and AGM-114L Hellfire missile on a light 4x4 platform.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Pakistani Navy Hits Air Targets with FM-90N ER Missile
During a firing drill held at the Arabian Sea, a Pakistani Navy Zulfiqar-class frigate hit air targets using the Chinese FM-90N ER air defence missile.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Netherlands Orders Skyranger 30 Hybrid Air Defence Systems
Rheinmetall announced an order for Skyranger 30 hybrid air defence systems from the Netherlands in two configurations, to be delivered between 2028 and 2029.
Space
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Expresses Interest in Space-Based Missile Defence
In a recent article on integrated air defence and the future threats, ASELSAN expressed interest in the development of space-based lasers and kinetic systems.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
SSB Announces Contracts for Air Defence and Missiles
Secretary of Defence Industries Haluk Görgün announced the contracts between ASELSAN and ROKETSAN for air defence and missile systems totalling $6.5 billion.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
US Approves Major SM-2 and SM-6 Missile Sale to Germany
The US State Department approved a multi-billion dollar sale of SM-2 Block IIIC and SM-6 Block I air defence missiles for Germany’s upcoming F127 frigates.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Lockheed Martin Might Unshelve the CUDA Missile for IFPC
Lockheed Martin, selected to develop a new missile for IFPC Increment 2, signalled the unveiling of its CUDA mini air-to-air missile for a new purpose.
