Saab Invests at AI in Unmanned Systems
Swedish defence giant Saab invests in autonomy. The company bought all shares of BlueBear, which specialised in such systems.
United Kingdom News
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Air
Bilateral Relations
Saudi Arabia Insists on Joining the GCAP
Saudi Arabia wants to participate in the UK-led GCAP. The United Kingdom and Italy welcome the addition of the oil-rich country, but Japan has reservations.
Navy / Maritime
The UK Declares the Future of the New Type 83 Destroyer
UK Government published a document about the future Type 83 program of the Royal Navy with lessons learned from Ukraine.
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
UK Minister for Exports: Trade Volume with Turkiye Reaches £23.5bn
UK Minister for Exports Malcolm Ian Offord stated that the bilateral trade volume between United Kingdom and Turkiye is £23.5bn.
Air
Interview / Exclusive File
RAF Aviator: Typhoon Beats Rafale at Dogfight
Turkiye wants to modernise its F-16 fleet and add twin-engine aircraft to its inventory. We asked about the advantages of Typhoon to a British aviator.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
The RAF's A400M carries out the longest-ever flight of 22 hours
A Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M Atlas aircraft has carried out the longest flight for 22 hours at a Pacific air exercise.
Air
Country
German coalition at odds for Saudi Arabia over Eurofighter
German traffic light coalition is under pressure because of possible arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Air
UK Retires C-130J Hercules, Final Destination Turkiye?
RAF plans to retire five C-130 Hercules and disband the 47th Squadron. The retired Hercules might be sent to Turkiye to strengthen TuRAF.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Air Force’s Test Raises Questions About AI
An AI-powered UAV attacked his operator British Daily the Guardian claims, and US Air Force denies it.
Air
Unmanned Systems
UK to Deploy Mojave UAV on Aircraft Carriers
Royal Navy plans to deploy Mojave STOL UAV on HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carriers.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates to be fitted with Mk41 VLS
Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigates will be equipped with the Mk41 VLS to deliver long-range offensive fires.
Weapon / Missile
UK Sends ‘Storm Shadow’ Missiles to Ukraine
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed in the House of Commons that the UK is donating Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Anatolian Eagle Starts in Konya
International Anatolian Eagle-2023 Training is started in the 3rd Main Jet Base, Konya. The exercise will be executed between 02 May-12 May 2023.
Air
Eurofighter Typhoon Appoints Mezzanatto as New CEO
Giancarlo Mezzanatto has been named CEO of Eurofighter GmbH, the corporation in charge of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
