Australia launches $1.1B Ghost Shark XL-AUV programme
The Royal Australian Navy has signed a five-year $1.1 billion deal with Anduril to produce large autonomous submarines, aiming for initial service in 2026.
Expo and Air Show News
MKE Signs 20 mm Ammunition Export Deal with Poland
Türkiye’s state-owned MKE company has signed an agreement at DSEI 2025 to supply 20 mm ammunition for Poland’s KAI FA-50GF Block 10 light combat aircraft.
DSEI UK 2025: MBDA Unveils SPEAR GLIDE as an Alternative
MBDA unveiled the new member of the SPEAR family, SPEAR GLIDE, the unpowered configuration of the SPEAR turbojet-powered stand-off munition with a lower cost.
KAI-Lockheed’s TF-50 Offer and HÜRJET Opportunity for RAF
Lockheed Martin and KAI have proposed the TF-50 jet trainer to the RAF, while Türkiye–UK cooperation on Eurofighter offers a mutual training advantage.
DSEI UK 2025: MBDA Shows Updated FC/ASW Cruise Missiles
MBDA unveiled the updated designs for the two cruise missiles being developed under the FC/ASW programme, along with their updated names, at DSEI UK 2025.
DSEI UK 2025: MBDA Shows Its Land Attack Portfolio
MBDA displayed its ground-to-ground strike portfolio in a layered presentation starting from the handheld Enforcer to the strategic Land Cruise Missile.
DSEI UK 2025: Leonardo Displays Proteus Heavy RUAV
Leonardo has displayed the mockup of its upcoming Proteus heavy RUAV demonstrator with a large internal space at the DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition.
DSEI UK 2025: KORKUT 100/25 SB C-UAS System Goes Abroad
ASELSAN’s KORKUT 100/25 SB hard-kill C-UAS system using ATOM 25 airburst ammunition has made its first appearance at a foreign exhibition during DSEI UK 2025.
The UK became part of the multinational CAVS at DSEI 2025.
The UK joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System initiative through a technical agreement with Norway but the country has not made any procurement decisions.
Nurol’s NMS 4x4 Set to Enter the British Army’s Inventory
The British Army exhibited the NMS 4x4 armoured vehicle, planned to enter the inventory, alongside in-service armoured fighting vehicles during DSEI UK 2025.
Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Variant with Vertical Launch JAGM
Rheinmetall unveiled the Fuchs JAGM fire support vehicle with a module for six M299 VLS sets for AGM-179 JAGM missiles at the DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition.
ŞAHİN C-UAS System Offer to Poland with Local Production
ASELSAN offered the ŞAHİN 130/40GL C-UAS system using the ATOM 40 airburst grenades to Poland alongside a proposal of local production by ZM Tarnów at MSPO2025.
From FARA to Air Defence: MSI Adapts XM915 for C-UAS/RAM
MSI Defence has unveiled the LW20G short-range air defence system utilising General Dynamics’ XM915 compact 20x102 mm Gatling gun at DSEI UK 2025 exhibition.
Türkiye to join the United Kingdom’s DSEI 2025 with 28 firms
The DSEI UK opens tomorrow with 1,627 companies from 50 countries. Türkiye ranks 12th with 28 firms, while Israel joins the expo despite official restrictions.
