Turkiye's F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two
Turkiye’s F-16 Modernisation programme with the US is currently under discussion. Two institutions will share the workload to upgrade 79 jets to Block 70 level.
USA News
Air
Modernisation
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Pentagon Tests Ukrainian USV Kamikaze Experience in Florida
The Pentagon bought an unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the Muskie M18, from Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. (MARTAC) to test for kamikaze missions.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Army Deploys Medium-Range Missiles in Indo-Pacific
During a media briefing in Tokyo, General Charles Flynn from the U.S. Army confirmed the deployment of medium-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Navy Shoots Four LRASMs at Once
U..S Navy Announces Successful Test of Simultaneous Engagement of Four AGM-158C LRASM Anti-Ship Missiles.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Navy Installs High-Power Microwave (HPM) Weapon in 2026
The U.S. Navy plans to install a High-Power Microwave (HPM) anti-aircraft and anti-missile defence system on its ships in 2026.
Bilateral Relations
Biden Considers Selling $18 Billion Worth F-15 Jets to Israel
The Biden administration will request Congress' approval to sell $18 billion worth of F-15 fighter fighters to Israel.
Air
Investment
Engine and Transmission
GE Becomes GE Aerospace after GE Vernova Spin-Off
GE Aerospace launches as an independent public company positioned to deliver propulsion, services and systems.
Ammunition
Bilateral Relations
US Approves More Bombs and Jets for Israel
The Biden administration authorised the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, according to the Washington Post.
Weapon / Missile
Germany buys Four Patriot Batteries for $1.2 billion
Germany acquires four Patriot Batteries to fill the gap after donating air defence systems to Ukraine.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
U.S. Navy Tests Engine Configurations for Large USVs
NAVSEA has announced the completion of extended reliability demonstrations of four different engine configurations for the LUSV programme.
Weapon / Missile
SM-6 Dual II AD Missile Intercepts MRBM Target
SM-6 Dual II long-range air defence missile intercepted Northrop Grumman’s MRBM T3c2 target missile during MDA’s firing test for the AEGIS system.
Air
Modernisation
USMC Upgrades H-1 Helicopters for Future Equipment
Bell has announced the arrival of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter to its facilities for an upgrade involving structural and power generation enhancements.
Land
BAE Systems Inks Deal with the U.S. Army for AMPV
BAE Systems has announced a deal worth $754 million with the U.S. Army for AMPV armoured vehicles.
Bilateral Relations
American Delegation visits Turkish Defence Ministry
Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler received four U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee members in Ankara.
