ANTIDOT 2-U/EA Electronic Attack Pod is Operational Abroad
ASELSAN’s ANTIDOT 2-U/EA electronic attack pod, as a more powerful follow-up to ANTIDOT 2-U LB/MB/HB for UAVs, is operational in Turkiye and abroad.
Air News
ASELFLIR 600 EO/IR Achieves Clear Imaging 225 km Away
ASELSAN’s ASELFLIR 600 EO/IR, intended for larger UCAVs and other aircraft, has been tested at a distance of approximately 225 km, providing a clear image.
Baykar’s KIZILELMA Makes First Flight with KARAT IRST
In its last test of 2025, Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter flew with ASELSAN’s KARAT IRST to enable enhanced detection and tracking of low RCS targets.
TOLUN IIR Bomb Launched from AKINCI Hits Moving Target
ASELSAN’s TOLUN IIR small-diameter bomb, using an IIR seeker with a fragmentation warhead, proved its capability to hit moving targets in the latest test.
TUSAŞ Exports Hürjet to Spain, a first for NATO and EU
For the first time an EU and NATO member country, Spain, has selected HÜRJET with €2.6bn export deal, with potential to push defence exports beyond $10bn.
UK frames C-130J deal with Türkiye as £550m export win
Britain presents Türkiye’s C-130J programme as a £550m export win, but the figure blends modernisation with industrial impact, recalling Eurofighter ambiguity.
Two KIZILELMA Prototypes Fly Side-by-Side Autonomously
KIZILELMA’s PT-3 and PT-5 prototypes demonstrated the autonomous formation flight capability at a very close proximity, which is highly important for teaming.
Boeing to re-engine B-52 fleet to extend service life
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.04 billion contract to replace legacy TF33 engines on the B-52H with Rolls-Royce ones. Each B-52 has eight engines.
TOLUN SDB Hits 100+ km Range at Long-Range Test from F-16
ASELSAN’s TOLUN GNSS/INS guided small-diameter bomb launched from an F-16 fighter equipped with SADAK-4T smart rack (SDB) hit a target at sea 100+ km away.
Pentagon audit questions sustainability of F-35 programme
Pentagon’s audit found weak oversight, low readiness rates and continued payments within the F-35 programme, raising questions systemic risk for the US.
KGK-84 Hits Its Target in the First Drop Test from F-16
KGK-84 winged guidance kit, developed for Mk-84 2000 lb bombs, successfully hit the defined target at sea by following waypoints during its test from an F-16.
Russia tests Su-57 with new engine in fifth-gen push
Russia tests the Izdeliye 177 engine fifth-generation propulsion systems on Su-57 Felon which indicates advancements on enhanced 4++ generation engines.
Spain to induct TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET into service as Saeta II
Spain’s Air and Space Force has decided to induct the HÜRJET jet trainer into service under the designation Saeta II reviving a historically significant name.
Türkiye prioritises F-35s as F-16 Block 70 path stays open
MoD Güler said Ankara does not foresee problems in the ongoing F-16 procurement process, while Türkiye’s primary objective is returning to the F-35 programme.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Army accelerates fielding of next-generation air defence systems - The US Army is prioritising rapid deployment of integrated air and missile defence systems to counte...
- 15:00 European defence strategies shift toward long-term industrial mobilisation - European governments are aligning defence planning with sustained industrial mobilisation, focusing...
- 15:00 China expands unmanned combat aerial vehicle capabilities - China is advancing development and deployment of unmanned combat aerial vehicles to enhance strike,...
- 15:00 Japan strengthens integrated missile defence command systems - Japan is improving coordination between sensors, interceptors and command networks to enhance respon...
- 15:00 Autonomous underwater vehicles gain prominence in naval deterrence - Navies are expanding use of autonomous underwater vehicles for surveillance, mine countermeasures an...
- 15:00 Counter-drone systems evolve toward multi-layered engagement models - Military organisations are deploying layered counter-UAS systems combining electronic warfare, inter...
- 15:00 Hypersonic weapons drive development of global tracking networks - Defence agencies are investing in integrated global sensor networks to detect, track and respond to...
- 15:00 Military space operations shift toward resilient constellation models - Armed forces are adopting distributed satellite constellations to improve survivability and maintain...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft redefine future air combat concepts - Air forces are integrating autonomous collaborative aircraft into operational planning to extend rea...
- 15:00 Industrial scalability becomes decisive factor in defence acquisitions - Governments are increasingly prioritising suppliers with the ability to scale production rapidly and...
- 09:00 US Air Force advances next-generation ISR integration - The US Air Force is enhancing integration between airborne, space-based and ground ISR systems to en...
- 09:00 European militaries expand focus on civil-military infrastructure resilience - European governments are increasingly integrating civilian infrastructure such as energy grids and t...
- 09:00 China strengthens joint firepower coordination across services - China is improving coordination between missile forces, airpower and naval assets to enable rapid an...
- 09:00 Japan enhances distributed basing for air operations - Japan is investing in dispersed airfields and rapid deployment capabilities to maintain air operatio...
- 09:00 Autonomous systems expand role in maritime domain awareness - Navies are deploying networks of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to improve maritime doma...
- 09:00 Counter-drone systems move toward fully integrated defence networks - Military organisations are integrating detection, electronic warfare and interception systems into u...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence efforts prioritise global sensor coverage - Defence agencies are expanding global sensor coverage through satellites and ground systems to ensur...
- 09:00 Distributed space architectures become standard military approach - Armed forces are increasingly adopting distributed satellite constellations to enhance resilience an...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft expand into electronic warfare roles - Future autonomous wingman systems are being designed to perform electronic warfare, decoy and suppre...
- 09:00 Defence procurement increasingly driven by industrial capacity - Production scalability, supply chain resilience and delivery timelines are becoming decisive factors...
