Modernisation News

ASELSAN Delivers AKKOR 100 for Modernised Leopard 2A4 MBTs
Turkiye

ASELSAN Delivers AKKOR 100 for Modernised Leopard 2A4 MBTs

ASELSAN has delivered AKKOR 100 active protection systems for Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks that have undergone a modernisation as a survivability upgrade.

F-16 ÖZGÜR Modernisation to be Completed by 2026’s End
Turkiye

F-16 ÖZGÜR Modernisation to be Completed by 2026’s End

The Turkish MoD activity report included that the serial modernisation of F-16 fighters in the Turkish Air Force inventory will be done by the end of 2026.

Ex-RAF C-130J for the Turkish Air Force Makes Its Debut
United Kingdom Turkiye

Ex-RAF C-130J for the Turkish Air Force Makes Its Debut

A C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft being refurbished by the Turkish Air Force has been seen for the first time at Marshall Aerospace facilities.

Boeing wins $2.8bn F-15K upgrade contract for ROKAF
USA Republic of Korea

Boeing wins $2.8bn F-15K upgrade contract for ROKAF

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.8bn FMS contract to modernise South Korea’s F-15K fleet, covering system design and long-term upgrades through 2037.

Spain’s F-100 frigates cleared for $1.7bn US upgrade
USA Spain

Spain’s F-100 frigates cleared for $1.7bn US upgrade

The US State Department has approved a possible $1.7bn Foreign Military Sale to modernise Spain’s F-100 frigates, covering AEGIS, sensors and combat systems.

Baykar’s Piaggio revival plan: UAVs, Avanti Next upgrades
Italy Turkiye

Baykar’s Piaggio revival plan: UAVs, Avanti Next upgrades

Baykar says Piaggio is set for a strategic revival, expanding P180 Avanti output to 25–30 per year, adding UAV production and boosting F135 engine work.

US Awards Boeing $13bn Deal for Israel Jets, E-4B Fleet
USA Israel

US Awards Boeing $13bn Deal for Israel Jets, E-4B Fleet

Pentagon has awarded contracts worth nearly $13bn with Boeing, covering Israel’s F-15IA and sustainment of the US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft fleet.

UK frames C-130J deal with Türkiye as £550m export win
United Kingdom Turkiye

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.

ASELSAN secures $410m EW export to NATO ally customer
Turkiye Poland

ASELSAN secures $410m EW export to NATO ally customer

ASELSAN exported its EW capacity to a NATO country. ASELSAN announced at KAP that it signed a $410 million contract with a NATO member for EW systems sale.

ASELSAN’s MURAD 100-A Radar Completes First KIZILELMA Flight
Turkiye

ASELSAN’s MURAD 100-A Radar Completes First KIZILELMA Flight

ASELSAN’s MURAD 100-A AESA radar made its first flight on KIZILELMA, demonstrating multi-target tracking, BVR missile guidance and cross-platform versatility.

Poland to Modernise 48 F-16s under $3.8bn upgrade deal
USA Poland

Poland to Modernise 48 F-16s under $3.8bn upgrade deal

Poland and the United States have struck a $3.8 billion deal to upgrade Poland's 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ fighter planes to the more modern Viper configuration.

Republic of Korea proposes major defence deals to Athens
Republic of Korea Greece

Republic of Korea proposes major defence deals to Athens

Republic of Korea offers Greece submarine acquisition projects, MUM-T drones, and military vehicle co-production to enter Europe’s €800bn rearmament drive.

Taiwan’s First Modernised Kang Ding-class Frigate in Trials
Taiwan

Taiwan’s First Modernised Kang Ding-class Frigate in Trials

The first Kang Ding-class frigate to be modernised, Chen De (PFG-1208), has begun its sea trials with an upgraded radar suite and air defence firepower.

Chile’s Modernised Leopard 2A4 with Commander EO/IR Spotted
Chile Turkiye

Chile’s Modernised Leopard 2A4 with Commander EO/IR Spotted

A photo shared by the Chilean Army shows a Leopard 2A4 MBT with ASELSAN’s ATS-65D commander’s electro-optical system, suggesting the start of deliveries.