Otokar Showcases TULPAR and COBRA II at Expodefensa 2025
Otokar will show TULPAR and COBRA II scale models at Expodefensa 2025 as it pursues Latin American ties through technology transfer and local production.
Land News
Leonardo Proposes HITFIRE 155 mm Turreted Artillery Module
Leonardo has unveiled its HITFIRE 155 mm artillery module that can be mounted on Iveco’s VBM NG 8x8 armoured vehicles as a proposal to the Italian Army.
Türkiye advances TF-2000 build and key system deliveries
Turkish MoD detailed progress on defence programs, confirming the start of TF-2000 construction, land and air systems entering service, and TB3 test activities.
CES Advanced Composite Provides Armour Parts for Wahash 8x8
CES Advanced Composite has signed a deal with the UAE-based firm Calidus to provide spall liners and pontoons for the Wahash 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle.
Polish Army Penalises Jelcz Over Delayed Truck Deliveries
The Armaments Agency confirmed delays in Jelcz military truck deliveries under Poland’s modernisation plan and imposed fines exceeding PLN 10 million.
Italy signs Lynx KF41 deal it had already decided to buy
Italy had chosen the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 before trials began in early 2025; the November signature merely formalises a decision made months earlier.
First T-155 TTA Integrated Panter Enters TAF Service
Türkiye received the first T-155 TTA Integrated Panter to the Land Forces on 5 November, completing its qualification phase and launching serial production.
ASELSAN Delivers ARSUS 100 Reconnaissance System to Poland
ASELSAN announced the delivery of the ARSUS 100 reconnaissance system developed for armoured vehicles, showing the system on Poland’s Bobr-3 amphibious vehicle.
Brazilian Army Commander Visits Otokar’s Facilities
Brazilian Army’s Commander Tomas Miguel Mine Riberio Paiva visited Otokar’s facilities with the delegation accompanying him.
Türkiye Confirms £5.4 Billion Eurofighter Typhoon Deal
Turkish MOD stated that the £5.4 billion deal covers Eurofighter fighter equipment, and munitions, while contracts with Qatar and Oman remain under study.
BMC Delivers the First Batch of Production ALTAY MBTs to TAF
BMC delivered the first ALTAY main battle tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces at its new facility to increase the output for vehicles and engines in Ankara.
MBDA Plans to Test Thundart MLRS for France in Mid-2026
MBDA announced that the testing of Thundart MLRS with a 150 km range to succeed M270 LRU MLRS in French Army service will commence in the middle of 2026.
Northrop Grumman Unveils AReS Launcher for AARGM-ER
Northrop Grumman has unveiled its AReS containerised launcher for AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation missile to engage air defence systems from the ground.
Armoured Vehicles market to reach £24.13 billion by 2030
SAE Media Group brings global armoured vehicles market to discussion table in London, between 17-19 November as it is projected to reach £24.13 billion by 2030.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Army expands long-range precision fires production planning - The US Army is increasing investment in production capacity for long-range precision fires programme...
- 15:00 European air defence modernisation shifts toward integrated networks - European governments are increasingly linking national air defence assets into broader integrated ne...
- 15:00 China strengthens unmanned maritime surveillance capabilities - China continues expanding its portfolio of maritime surveillance drones to improve situational aware...
- 15:00 Japan accelerates hardened infrastructure development - Japan is investing in hardened facilities, protected storage sites and dispersed operating locations...
- 15:00 Autonomous underwater systems gain role in critical infrastructure security - Navies are increasingly deploying autonomous underwater vehicles to monitor and protect undersea cab...
- 15:00 Counter-drone systems increasingly combine kinetic and electronic effects - Military organisations are fielding layered counter-drone architectures that integrate electronic wa...
- 15:00 Hypersonic weapon proliferation drives demand for space-based tracking - Defence agencies are accelerating development of space-based sensor constellations capable of provid...
- 15:00 Military logistics automation becomes mainstream procurement priority - Armed forces are expanding procurement of autonomous logistics vehicles and AI-assisted supply syste...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft concepts reshape force structure planning - Air forces are increasingly designing future force structures around combinations of crewed aircraft...
- 15:00 Industrial resilience becomes strategic requirement for defence suppliers - Governments are placing growing emphasis on supply-chain security, surge production capability and m...
- 09:00 US Air Force expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft testing - The US Air Force is increasing flight testing and integration work for Collaborative Combat Aircraft...
- 09:00 European defence spending increasingly targets ammunition resilience - European governments are directing additional defence funding toward ammunition production, stockpil...
- 09:00 China advances military satellite constellation deployment - China continues expanding military satellite constellations designed to enhance communications, navi...
- 09:00 Japan strengthens distributed missile force posture - Japan is expanding deployment of mobile missile units and support infrastructure across remote islan...
- 09:00 Autonomous surface vessels gain importance in fleet operations - Navies are integrating autonomous surface vessels into surveillance, reconnaissance and maritime sec...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement shifts toward scalable architectures - Military organisations are increasingly procuring counter-drone systems built around open architectu...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence programmes focus on persistent target custody - Defence agencies are prioritising sensor networks capable of maintaining continuous tracking of mano...
- 09:00 AI-assisted command systems gain momentum in military planning - Armed forces are accelerating adoption of AI-assisted command-and-control systems designed to improv...
- 09:00 Collaborative autonomy emerges as key defence technology trend - Military planners increasingly view teams of autonomous systems operating cooperatively as a major f...
- 09:00 Production capacity increasingly shapes defence export competitiveness - Countries evaluating defence acquisitions are placing greater weight on supplier production capacity...
