ŞİMŞEK-K with RATO Capability Hits Target with Warhead
The new version of TUSAŞ’s ŞİMŞEK UAV, ŞİMŞEK-K, hit a ground target with a warhead after its first takeoff test using rocket assist instead of a catapult.
Unmanned Systems News
USMC’s MQ-72C Cargo UAV Demonstrator Flies Autonomously
MQ-72C Aerial Logistics Connector’s demonstrator for USMC, developed in a cooperation between Airbus and Shield AI, performed its first autonomous flight.
Japan Tests TB2 UAVs as Defence Minister Visits Türkiye
While trials the Bayraktar TB2, Minister Gen Nakatani visited Ankara for cooperation and tech-sharing talks as TB2 UAV evaluations continue back in Japan.
HAVELSAN’s Three VTOL UAVs Ready for Naval Platforms
BAHA, BULUT, and BOZBEY fixed-wing VTOL UAVs of HAVELSAN have been tested on both ships and the SANCAR USV for maritime use following the ground-based use.
Japan Tests Turkish TB2 and Israeli Heron-2 Drones In Parallel
As part of a larger assessment of its regional military policy, Japan is looking at both Heron-2 and Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles at the same time.
USN Installs Jet-Powered Anti-Drone Munitions on Destroyers
The USN is installing Coyote Block 2 and Roadrunner-M jet-powered loitering munitions, mainly intended for use against UAVs, on its CSG-assigned destroyers.
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.
Japan tests Israeli Heron MK II amid drone fleet build-up
Tokyo expands its UAV capabilities for ISTAR missions with Heron MK II trials while boosting US Made SeaGuardian acquisitions for maritime surveillance.
ROKETSAN Brings MUM-T Capability to Fire Support with AGMOSS
ROKETSAN paired KAPLAN STA with UGVs using the AGMOSS (Network-Centric Autonomous Weapon System) to introduce MUM-T capability into fire support.
Enetki Defence’s Delican UAV Lands on a Moving Ship
Delican VTOL UAV of the Turkish firm Enetki Defence took off from and landed on a moving ship’s helipad, demonstrating maritime operation capabilities.
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Fires KEMANKEŞ 1 Loitering Munition
Bayraktar TB3 marine UCAV fired the KEMANKEŞ 1 jet-powered loitering munition, where the munition with a live warhead dived into the target on the ground.
AKINCI UCAV Test-Fires EREN and ALPAGUT Loitering Munitions
Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV test-fired two new loitering munitions from ROKETSAN, the jet-powered multirole EREN and propeller-driven ALPAGUT, in the same test.
PUHU C100 UAV Brings Extra Payload Capacity to the Family
DASAL’s PUHU C100 UAV unveiled in IDEF25 will act as a complement to the smaller PUHU C75 with fast charging and multirole capabilities, including cargo.
Spain Drops F-35B along with Carrier-Based Fighter Plans
Madrid will phase out its AV-8B+ Harrier jets without F-35B replacement, leaving Spain without carrier-based fixed-wing aviation for at least a decade.
