Brazil Shortlists Competitors for Tracked AFV Acquisition
Brazil has shortlisted the tracked AFVs for its acquisition programme involving IFVs and light tanks, with Turkiye's Otokar Tulpar making it to the list.
Turkiye News
Land
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
TB3 to be Commissioned on TCG Anadolu in September
TB3 starts operations on TCG Anadolu in September, while Akıncı UCAV production lines ramp up in Saudi Arabia; the very first deliveries planned for 2025.
Navy / Maritime
Fourth I-class Frigate on the Countdown for Launch
The fourth I-class multi-purpose frigate, TCG İçel (F-518), is nearing the launch, not long after the second and third ships, TCG İzmir and TCG İzmit.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
MARLIN USV with ÇAKIR and VENOM LR Brings More Firepower
MARLIN USV fitted with ÇAKIR compact cruise missiles and VENOM LR 30x113 mm revolver cannon is set to offer a new level of firepower among the Turkish USVs.
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Oğulbey Technology Base as Steel Dome’s Foundation
ASELSAN has announced the beginning of the Oğulbey Technology Base to provide the required production, research, and development activities for Steel Dome IADS.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Ground-Based Mock Deck for MUGEM-Based Aircraft
The ground test facility to replicate the deck of the MUGEM aircraft carrier for the takeoff/landing tests of aircraft in development is under construction.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bayraktar TB2T-AI Armed UAV Reaches 40023 ft Altitude
Bayraktar TB2’s upgraded variant TB2T-AI has broken its altitude record by reaching 40023 ft, surpassing similar-sized armed UAVs and matching larger UCAVs.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
ŞİMŞEK-K with RATO Capability Hits Target with Warhead
The new version of TUSAŞ’s ŞİMŞEK UAV, ŞİMŞEK-K, hit a ground target with a warhead after its first takeoff test using rocket assist instead of a catapult.
Navy / Maritime
Air
SNC Unveils Twin-Engine Freedom Jet for US Navy Trainer Bid
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has introduced its twin-engined Freedom jet trainer as a contender to replace the US Navy’s ageing T-45 Goshawk fleet.
Defence Politics
Türkiye to host 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara,7–8 July
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that leaders will meet on 7–8 July 2026, underlining Turkiye’s role on NATO’s southern and Black Sea lines.
Weapon / Missile
TRLG-122 Guided Artillery Rocket Now Available to Pickups
In the new test, ROKETSAN’s TRLG-122 122 mm laser-guided artillery rocket was fired from a pickup for the first time, successfully hitting the sea target.
Unmanned Systems
Japan Tests TB2 UAVs as Defence Minister Visits Türkiye
While trials the Bayraktar TB2, Minister Gen Nakatani visited Ankara for cooperation and tech-sharing talks as TB2 UAV evaluations continue back in Japan.
Bilateral Relations
Senegal Seeks to Enhance Cooperation with Turkish Industry
Senegal’s visits and talks with the Turkish defence firms and authorities, including ASELSAN, signal an intent to take the cooperation to an industrial level.
Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN’s Three VTOL UAVs Ready for Naval Platforms
BAHA, BULUT, and BOZBEY fixed-wing VTOL UAVs of HAVELSAN have been tested on both ships and the SANCAR USV for maritime use following the ground-based use.
