Turkiye Made the First Payment of F-16 Viper
Turkish Defence Ministry sources stated that the first payment for the F-16 Viper was completed, while technical negotiations are continuing.
United Kingdom News
Air
Air
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
MBDA to Participate in SAHA EXPO 2024
European missile systems provider MBDA will participate in the SAHA EXPO in Istanbul from October 22 to 26, 2024.
Investment
Country
Nurol Holding to Acquire all FNSS Shares
Nurol Holding announced that it will acquire BAE Systems’ shares in FNSS . The company will continue its operations under its ownership.
Analysis
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Regional / Strategy
NATO's Red Flag Against Russia: Ramstein Flag
The balances have changed after Russia’s attempt to invade Ukraine. NATO tries to respond with the Ramstein Flag Exercise.
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Might Receive British DragonFire Laser Weapons
The Ukrainian Minister of Defence, Rustem Umerov, has discussed providing Ukraine with a DragonFire laser weapon.
Analysis
Air
Logistics
Sensors
Engine and Transmission
A Comparison of Eurofighter, F-15EX and Rafale Fighters
Eurofighter Typhoon, F-15EX, and Rafale are the current twin-engine 4.5th Generation fighters in the Western bloc with different focus areas.
Land
Investment
Expo and Air Show
Nurol Establishes Production Facility in the U.K.
During the DVD2024 exhibition, the Turkish firm known for its 4x4 armoured vehicles announced the establishment.
Air
Sensors
Eurofighter With ECRS Mk2 Radar Makes Maiden Flight
Captor-E AESA radar's new version, ECRS Mk2, has made its first flight onboard the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Royal Navy Shows Unmanned Capabilities in REPMUS 2024
Royal Navy has displayed its various USV and UAV capabilities in REPMUS 2024 wargames held in Portugal.
Air
Airbus and LM pull out of UK tender to replace Puma HC2
Airbus and Lockheed Martin withdrew from the UK tender for the NMH to replace British Puma HC2 helicopters before the deadline for submitting bids.
Weapon / Missile
Type 23 Frigate HMS Somerset Seen With NSM Missiles
The Royal Navy's Type 23 frigate, HMS Somerset, has had its RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles replaced with NSM cruise missiles.
Navy / Maritime
The Second Type 26 Frigate Meets the Water
BAE is launching the second Type 26 or City-class frigate, HMS Cardiff, by a tow-down from the river to deep water to head towards Scotstoun for fitting.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Kraken Studies Air-Deployed USV Concept
U.K.-based Kraken will work with air cargo company Capewell to test the idea of dropping K3 SCOUT USVs from cargo aircraft.
Air
U.K. Builds Demonstrator for GCAP Fighter
Rolls-Royce has announced that the demonstrator for the future GCAP/Tempest fighter jet, with the fuselage structures shown, is under assembly.
