Kürşat Stealth Works on New Generation RAM Coating
Türkiye-based Kürşat Stealth is working on a more practical radar absorbent coating that can be used for a variety of platforms, including lighter UAVs.
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Eurofighter Mk1 radar enters operational testing
As Germany advances ECRS Mk1 towards service, Mk0 remains the Eurofighter programme’s only operational AESA radar, challenging long-held assumptions.
Baykar-Safran Team-Up with Strategic Partnership Deal
Turkish Baykar and France’s prominent defence firm Safran have inked a strategic cooperation MoU covering work on sensors, weaponry, and navigation systems.
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.
SAHA EXPO 2026: TÜBİTAK Shows UAV Air-to-Air Radar Pod
TÜBİTAK BİLGEM has shown its new pod for UAV/UCAVs as R-POD to allow platforms without onboard radars to detect and engage other air targets at SAHA EXPO 2026.
ASELSAN Exports ASELFLIR 500 EO/IR System to 22 Countries
ASELSAN announced that the ASELFLIR 500 EO/IR system, mainly intended for UAVs, has been exported to 22 countries, with 25 countries having signed deals.
ASELSAN Completes Critical Design for ASELFLIR 10 EO/IR
ASELSAN stated that the critical design for the highly compact ASELFLIR 10 gimbal EO/IR system, with integration work for prototypes set to begin in 2026.
KAAN to Fly with TOYGUN EOTS and KARAT IRST in 2026
KAAN fighter is planned to fly with its optical targeting systems, TOYGUN EOTS against surface and KARAT IRST against air, in 2026 after system integration.
Blitz Steps into the US Market as Blitz Technology Inc.
Turkiye-based Blitz, known for its line of compact EO/IR systems with high resolution, has entered the US market under the name Blitz Technology Inc.
Echodyne Provides EchoShield for USAF’s New C-UAS Jammer
Echodyne announced a contract covering the delivery of EchoShield metamaterial radars for Trust Automation’s SUADS soft-kill C-UAS system for the USAF.
TB2 vs Heron: Japan faces critical ISR strategy choice
Japan’s search for a new UAV, centred on TB2 and Heron Mk II, reflects a shift in ISR doctrine as it adapts to China’s growing presence in the Western Pacific.
KARAT IRST on KIZILELMA Tracks Air Target at Long Range
ASELSAN’s KARAT 100 IRST integrated on Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter tracked an airliner simulating an opportunity target at a distance of 110 km.
MARLIN USV Integrated with Canadian KATFISH Towed SAS
MARLIN USV has been demonstrated with the KATFISH synthetic aperture sonar developed by Canadian Kraken Robotics, marking the first international collaboration.
HUNTER Interceptor UAV Gets Guidance from AURA 100-G Radar
SKYDAGGER shared a video for the HUNTER (AVCI) interceptor UAV, which includes integration with ASELSAN’s in-service AURA 100-G (ACAR) UAV detection radar.
