Navantia signs TCG Anadolu L400 support framework deal
A new agreement reinforces Türkiye–Spain naval cooperation while sustaining lifecycle support for TCG Anadolu through a flexible maintenance framework.
Turkiye News
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
Air
Sensors
KARAT IRST on KIZILELMA Tracks Air Target at Long Range
ASELSAN’s KARAT 100 IRST integrated on Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter tracked an airliner simulating an opportunity target at a distance of 110 km.
Navy / Maritime
STM Launches the First LMS Batch 2 Corvette for Malaysia
The first LMS Batch 2 corvette out of three for the Royal Malaysian Navy, based on MİLGEM Ada-class design, was launched at the İstanbul Shipyard by STM.
Air
T70 Helicopter and AKSUNGUR Delivery to the Turkish Police
Turkish General Directorate of Security will receive a T70 utility helicopter, AKSUNGUR UAV, and T129 ATAK attack helicopter as an upgrade to the air support.
Unmanned Systems
Eurodrone debate signals shift in UAV development models
Brazilian defence outlet Tecnologia & Defesa compares Eurodrone delays with Türkiye’s UAV model, highlighting a shift from platforms to integrated systems.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Mavi Vatan 2026 Reveals Türkiye Unmanned Naval Playbook
Türkiye’s Navy concludes Mavi Vatan 2026 with live-fire drills, demonstrating UAV–USV integration, mine warfare capabilities and multi-domain operations.
Navy / Maritime
İstanbul Shipyard Lays Down the Lead Tepe-class Destroyer
İstanbul Shipyard Command has laid down the first block of the first Tepe-class destroyer TCG Kocatepe, which is expected to be launched around the 2027’s end.
Land
E/W
EJDERHA Mobile HPeM System Enters Turkish Army Inventory
ASELSAN’s EJDERHA mobile HPeM system, integrated on Otokar’s ARMA 6x6 armoured vehicle to counter IED threats, has entered the Turkish Army’s inventory.
Land
E/W
Communication
ASELSAN Delivers PUHU 3-LT ES Systems on ARMA 6x6 Vehicle
ASELSAN’s recent delivery of PUHU 3-LT electronic support systems includes the ARMA 6x6 AFV-mounted configuration with higher protection and mobility.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
MARLIN USV Integrated with Canadian KATFISH Towed SAS
MARLIN USV has been demonstrated with the KATFISH synthetic aperture sonar developed by Canadian Kraken Robotics, marking the first international collaboration.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ROKETSAN Unveils Large-Sized Ballistic Missile with Launcher
At the ceremony for the opening of the new facilities to expand the production and R&D capacity, ROKETSAN unveiled a large-sized ballistic missile on a trailer.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Brazil and Turkiye Embark on Expanding Defence Cooperation
Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mehmet Kemal Bozay stated that Turkish and Brazilian defence firms are in talks for joint production and sales.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
HUNTER Interceptor UAV Gets Guidance from AURA 100-G Radar
SKYDAGGER shared a video for the HUNTER (AVCI) interceptor UAV, which includes integration with ASELSAN’s in-service AURA 100-G (ACAR) UAV detection radar.
Regional / Strategy
NATO debate revives the Enosis question in southern Cyprus
The Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus saying it is ready to join NATO has reignited debate over whether the step reflects a new form of Enosis.
