MQ-9B SeaGuardian nears operational ASW role at sea
US Navy tests confirm expanded sonobuoy pods for MQ-9B SeaGuardian, enabling longer, cheaper acoustic patrols as Germany orders eight systems via NSPA.
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SSB Görgün confirms Akhisar sale price: €223 million
Türkiye’s Secretariat of Defence Industries Secretary Haluk Görgün confirmed ASFAT’s Akhisar OPV export contract to Romania at €223 million, excluding VAT.
Northrop selected for USMC Valkyrie-based CCA effort
The USMC has chosen Northrop Grumman to work on the MUX TACAIR project, which aims to create a Collaborative Combat Aircraft employing Kratos' XQ-58A UAV.
Malaysia highlights MPMS-2 ship built by Türkiye’s Desan
Malaysia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has shared an official infographic detailing the MPMS-2 ship, which will be built by Desan Shipyard for the MMEA.
Turkiye and Malaysia to Establish Joint Shipyard in Melaka
Türkiye and Malaysia will build the Enrique of Malacca Shipyard in Melaka with Desan Shipyard, a US$443m venture to further boost regional maritime capacity.
Raytheon Develops New Rocket Motor For Standard Missile
Raytheon has been awarded a contract worth $94.3 million to develop a 21-inch rocket motor as a range upgrade for Standard Missile family from the US Navy.
Malaysia to Confirm Second MPMS Order During Türkiye Visit
Malaysia will confirm plans to procure a second MPMS from Türkiye, with the decision linked to PM Ibrahim’s official visit and Foreign Ministry disclosures.
Türkiye to Export its Unmanned Expertise on Maritime Domain
Türkiye is expanding its unmanned systems portfolio into the maritime domain through the operational deployment and export of the ULAQ armed USV platform.
ASFAT Awards EUR 225.000.000 worth contract to ASELSAN
Turkish MoD Company ASFAT awarded EUR 225.000.000 worth contract to ASELSAN. ASELSAN announced the contract at Public Disclosure Platform KAP and social media.
Japan Announces SHIELD Coastal Defence System with UxVs
The Japanese MoD announced the SHIELD project, aiming for a coastal defence with a wide variety of unmanned systems against ships, submarines, and marines.
North Korea unveils nuclear-powered strategic submarine
North Korea’s state run Korean Central News Agency unveiled first domestically built nuclear-powered strategic submarine hull under construction on dry dock.
Pentagon: China’s DF-27 ICBM has Anti-Ship Capabilities
A report on China’s ballistic missiles and hypersonic weaponry by Pentagon revealed that the new DF-27 ICBM with a hypersonic glide vehicle can hit ships too.
MARLIN ASW 100 Joins MARLIN USV Family as Sonar Carrier
ASELSAN published details on the new member of the MARLIN USV family, MARLIN ASW 100, developed to carry different types of sonars to support ASW missions.
POTUS Makes Proposal for a Modern “Battleship” Official
US President Donald Trump unveiled the official proposal for a guided missile battleship with a considerable displacement and an array of new weaponry.
