Modernisation News

Lockheed Martin Prepares an Alternative to Aegis
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

Lockheed Martin Prepares an Alternative to Aegis

U.S. Navy has awarded an initial $23 million contract to Lockheed Martin for an Integrated Combat System (ICS) common to the Navy and Coast Guard fleets.

ASELSAN and TUSAŞ Sign Avionic Modernisation Agreement
Modernisation

ASELSAN and TUSAŞ Sign Avionic Modernisation Agreement

ASELSAN and Turkish Aerospace signed an agreement regarding avionic modernisation.

ASFAT Modernised Nakhchivan Military Complex
Modernisation Bilateral Relations

ASFAT Modernised Nakhchivan Military Complex

ASFAT completed the modernisation of the Nakhchivan Military Complex in Azerbaijan. Turkish and Azerbaijani Presidents officially opened the facility.

Singapore’s F-16s are Armed with Rafael’s Python-5 Missiles
Weapon / Missile Modernisation Air

Singapore’s F-16s are Armed with Rafael’s Python-5 Missiles

Singapore Air Force (RSAF) revealed that its upgraded F-16 fighter jets are armed with Python-5 short-range air-to-air missiles.

UK Buys Trophy Active Protection System for Challenger
Land Modernisation

UK Buys Trophy Active Protection System for Challenger

The United Kingdom purchased the £20 million Trophy Active Protection System from Israel, which can be integrated into Challenger tanks.

Belgian F-16s may Have Cracks in the Fuselage
Air Modernisation

Belgian F-16s may Have Cracks in the Fuselage

Belgium may not send F-16s to Ukraine as it finds cracks in aircraft that will put the pilot's life in danger.

US Destroyer Zumwalt to Integrate Hypersonic Missiles
Navy / Maritime Modernisation Weapon / Missile

US Destroyer Zumwalt to Integrate Hypersonic Missiles

The US Navy awarded HII a contract modification valued at $154.8 million for modernising the Zumwalt (DDG 1000) destroyer.

Romania Cancels Naval Group’s $1.32 Billion Deal
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

Romania Cancels Naval Group’s $1.32 Billion Deal

Romania’s defence ministry said late it had cancelled a deal to buy four Gowind corvettes French Naval Group.

Turkish F-16s Will Be Independent with ÖZGÜR
Air Expo and Air Show Modernisation

Turkish F-16s Will Be Independent with ÖZGÜR

Turkish Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcons become independent with ÖZGÜR Modernisation using domestic critical subsystems.

ASELSAN and TUSAŞ Sign Record-Breaking Modernisation Deal
Air Modernisation

ASELSAN and TUSAŞ Sign Record-Breaking Modernisation Deal

ASELSAN and TUSAŞ signed two agreements regarding aircraft modernisation. The total agreement amount is 20 692 040 818 TL- and 1.197.381.949 USD.

Chad Modernises its Army with Turkish Defence Products
Modernisation

Chad Modernises its Army with Turkish Defence Products

Chad President General Deby Itno Visited Adji Kossei Air Base to inspect Turkish Defence products as part of the army’s modernisation efforts.

Russia Upgraded the Tu-95 Bomber with Additional Pylons
Air Modernisation

Russia Upgraded the Tu-95 Bomber with Additional Pylons

Russia modernises Tu-95 bombers. With a main focus on increasing the combat capability, the MSM version’s missile capacity will be doubled.

U.S. to Modernise Romania’s Future F-16s
Air Modernisation

U.S. to Modernise Romania’s Future F-16s

The U.S. gave the green light to modernise Romanian F-16s. DSCA notified Congress about the modernisation of 32 F-16 with an estimated cost of $105 million.

Pakistan Navy Visits Preveze Submarine for Müren System
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

Pakistan Navy Visits Preveze Submarine for Müren System

Officials from Pakistan Navy visited the Turkish Submarine TCG Preveze and learned about Müren System.