Navy / Maritime News

Vietnamese Army’s Micro Kamikaze USV for Close Quarters
Vietnam

Vietnamese Army’s Micro Kamikaze USV for Close Quarters

The Vietnamese Army tested a proof-of-concept micro kamikaze USV armed with a PG-7 warhead from an RPG-7 and based on a remote-controlled miniature boat.

Spanish Perspective on Naval HÜRJET Development for MUGEM
Spain Turkiye

Spanish Perspective on Naval HÜRJET Development for MUGEM

Naval HÜRJET variant for the Turkish Navy’s MUGEM aircraft carrier has started receiving interest from the public of Spain, which seeks a new naval air wing.

SAHA EXPO 2026: TUSAŞ’s Carrier-Borne HÜRJET Presentation
Turkiye

SAHA EXPO 2026: TUSAŞ’s Carrier-Borne HÜRJET Presentation

TUSAŞ has signalled the continuation of HÜRJET’s carrier-borne combat aircraft derivative at SAHA EXPO 2026, including it in its interactive info panel.

Meteksan unveils MİLSAS sonar system at SAHA Expo 2026
Turkiye

Meteksan unveils MİLSAS sonar system at SAHA Expo 2026

Meteksan Defence introduced the MİLSAS synthetic aperture sonar system at SAHA Expo 2026, targeting mine detection and underwater surveillance missions.

ROKETSAN, Altınay sign AKYA battery deal at SAHA 2026
Turkiye

ROKETSAN, Altınay sign AKYA battery deal at SAHA 2026

ROKETSAN and Altınay Defence Technologies signed a lithium-based battery supply agreement for the AKYA heavyweight torpedo programme during SAHA 2026.

DATUM Tests ÇAMD Multi-purpose Mini Submarine Underwater
Turkiye

DATUM Tests ÇAMD Multi-purpose Mini Submarine Underwater

DATUM, founded in İTÜ, completed the unmanned deep diving function tests for its ÇAMD multi-purpose mini submarine, which was displayed at SAHA EXPO 2026.

SAHA EXPO 2026: STM Unveils TENGİZ Multirole XLUUV
Turkiye

SAHA EXPO 2026: STM Unveils TENGİZ Multirole XLUUV

STM unveiled its TENGİZ armed XLUUV to perform a wide variety of combat and non-combat missions for extended periods during the SAHA EXPO 2026 exhibition.

SAHA EXPO 2026: ASELSAN Unveils KILIÇ Line of Kamikaze UUVs
Turkiye

SAHA EXPO 2026: ASELSAN Unveils KILIÇ Line of Kamikaze UUVs

ASELSAN has unveiled the KILIÇ family of kamikaze UUVs as an asymmetric e during the SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition alongside TUFAN KUSV.

Pakistani Navy Commissions First Hangor-class Submarine
China Pakistan

Pakistani Navy Commissions First Hangor-class Submarine

PNS Hangor diesel-electric submarine, the lead ship in a class of eight, built by China, has been commissioned into service in a ceremony held at Sanya.

ERMAKSAN Launches Serial Production for THUNDERBOLT 40/70 T
Turkiye

ERMAKSAN Launches Serial Production for THUNDERBOLT 40/70 T

ERMAKSAN has begun the serial production of the THUNDERBOLT 40/70 T 40 mm L70 dual-purpose naval gun with a low RCS cupola, to be present at SAHA EXPO 2026.

Bell Unveils MV-75 Tiltrotor Configuration for USMC Use
USA

Bell Unveils MV-75 Tiltrotor Configuration for USMC Use

Bell has shown its MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor in a new configuration adapted for USMC use, sporting multiple armament provisions, including a nose gun.

ASELSAN Demonstrates Mine Detection with DERİNGÖZ 100M/600
Turkiye

ASELSAN Demonstrates Mine Detection with DERİNGÖZ 100M/600

DERİNGÖZ 100M/600 UUVs’ detection against bottom and moored mines at different depths was tested, showing an important capability for the Turkish Navy.

Lockheed Martin Leaves the Bid for T-45 Replacement
USA Republic of Korea

Lockheed Martin Leaves the Bid for T-45 Replacement

Lockheed Martin has abandoned the tender of the US Navy to replace the T-45 Goshawk trainer fleet, leaving three contenders for the future naval trainers.

ASELSAN to Display Three New Products at SAHA EXPO 2026
Turkiye

ASELSAN to Display Three New Products at SAHA EXPO 2026

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that three new products, as well as other new products for naval use and Steel Dome, will be launched at SAHA EXPO 2026.