Akıncı UCAV Drops ROKETSAN's New TEBER-83 Guided Bomb
Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV performed the first test of ROKETSAN’s TEBER-83 laser/GNSS guidance kit for 1000 lb Mk83 general purpose bombs on a stationary target.
Ammunition News
Anduril Begins Producing Roadrunner-M Loitering Munitions
Anduril shared the images of its jet-powered Roadrunner-M anti-air loitering munitions with VTOL capability rolled out from the serial production line.
The Netherlands Announces Large-Scale Equipment Revamp
The Netherlands plans to acquire a hard-kill anti-torpedo system, new armoured vehicles, and a new service rifle within the scope of a multi-service plan.
Mostly Intact GBU-53/B Bomb Retrieved by Locals in Yemen
Houthi rebels shared a photo of a landed but unexploded GBU-53/B SDB II Stormbreaker guided small-diameter bomb, raising concerns about reverse-engineering.
China Tests Non-Nuclear Hydrogen-Based Explosive
Chinese researchers have tested a new type of non-nuclear explosive compound using Hydrogen to deliver intense thermal effects over a longer period than TNT.
BAE Systems Advances UK Ammo with Synthetic Propellants
BAE Systems has announced the synthetic propellant and explosive production to enhance the UK’s ammunition manufacturing resilience amid rising global demand.
MKE Eyes European Market Following Surge in Export Revenues
Turkish defence Ministry Company MKE plans to establish new entities in Europe following a 16-fold export surge and a record investment of $818 million.
TOLUN-S Brings Penetrating Capabilities for Artillery
ASELSAN has shared the technical specifications of TOLUN-S, the surface-launched configuration of the TOLUN small-diameter bomb using the GÖKTAN launch system.
France Develops Guided 12.7 mm Round for Sniper Rifles
French Institute of Saint-Louis is developing an optically guided 12.7x99 mm round with aerodynamic steering to improve snipers’ scores at longer ranges.
Ukraine Develops Light Polymer Belts for PK Machine Gun
To address the ammunition belt weight issue on PK-type machine guns in use, Ukraine has developed polymer belts that are lighter and cheaper than metal ones.
ANKA III Releases Super Şimşek in key test for OKU Concept
Turkish Aerospace’s stealth UCAV ANKA III launched the high-speed Super Şimşek UAV mid-flight, marking a milestone in the OKU (Autonomous Wingman) programme.
TUSAŞ’s Aksungur UCAV performs tests with LGK-81 and LGK-82
Turkish Aerospace’s twin-engine Aksungur UCAV conducted two laser-guided bomb tests using TEI’s PD-170 national engine and precision kits developed by ASELSAN.
Saab Demonstrates Torpedo Launcher on CB90 Boat and USV
Swedish Saab has demonstrated its plug-and-play torpedo launcher for CB90 attack boats and USVs to launch Torped 47 lightweight for broader ASW capabilities.
Poland Close to Decide on the Partner for Ammunition JV
Turkiye, ROK, Germany, and France are the contenders for Poland’s tender for a Joint Venture (JV) on ammunition production to be concluded in a few months.
