Taliban Shows off Scud-B Missiles in a Military Parade
Commemorating one year of the departure of United States troops from Afghan soil, Taliban held a military parade on September 1, 2022.
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Country
Defence Politics
The U.S. Warned Allies about Russian Attack on Ukraine
A leaked report revealed that the US had leaked strategic intelligence to its allies, European countries, about Moscow’s plans to invade Ukraine.
Defence Politics
Finland and Estonia combine coastal anti-ship missile systems
Hanno Pevkur, Estonia’s minister of defence, stated that his nation would combine its coastal anti-ship missile system with Finland.
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
Greece to Deploy Leonardo’s Kronos Grand Radar to Crete
Leonardo announced that Greece had chosen the Kronos Grand Radar for the Crete Shooting Range (PBK) and the NATO NAMFI (NATO Missile Fire Installation).
Ammunition
Tactical Nuclear Bombs on F-16s Will Lack Precision
The US Air Force has confirmed that no plans exist for US Air Force or NATO to use the upcoming B61-12 nuclear bomb in its signature guided mode.
Air
Bilateral Relations
US Congress Tries to Restrict F-16 Sales to Turkiye
A Congressional committee in the United States approved an amendment prohibiting selling the F-16s or modernization kits to Turkiye.
Ammunition
Rheinmetall Develops 30mm Airburst Ammunition for the US Navy
Rheinmetall starts developing new medium-calibre ammunition for the US Navy. The order has a volume of USD 14.3 million.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
British Ministers visit Turkiye to Deepen Relations
British Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace visited Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar in Ankara.
Expo and Air Show
Land
Nurol Makina to participate in BDSA 2022 Exhibition
Nurol Makina participates in BDSA Exhibition 2022 held at ROMAERO Aerospace Complex. This is the third BDSA exhibition for Nurol Makina.
Defence Politics
UK signs security pact with Sweden and Finland
The UK has agreed to mutual security pacts with Sweden and Finland, agreeing to come to their aid should either nation be attacked.
Regional / Strategy
Turkish Defence Industry to improve with NATO Allies
Defence industry cooperation came to the fore at the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Brussels on 6-7 April.
Bilateral Relations
Biden Approves $13.6 billion aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden signed a bill to fund the government through September and deliver $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Defence Politics
Zelensky: Ukraine no longer insists on NATO Alliance
Ukrainian President Zelensky said he is no longer pressing for NATO membership as the alliance was worried about a confrontation with Russia.
Modernisation
Communication
Ukraine tests T-64BV tanks modernised with ASELSAN’s Radio
Kharkiv Armoured Plant is testing the latest modernisation of the main tank of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – T-64BV model 2022 modernised with ASELSAN’s Radio.
Air
Romania to Continue Aviation Modernisation with F-35s
After purchasing second-hand fighter jets from Portugal and Norway, Romania will continue to upgrade its air force.
Regional / Strategy
Does the U.S. Have Eyes on the Black Sea?
Pentagon supported Stars and Stripes publication, which investigates the effects of the Ukrainian war on the U.S. Navy and NATO'!s presence in the Black Sea
