Patria and Kongsberg Agree on Weapon Station Deliveries
Patria and Kongsberg will deliver PROTECTOR RS4 weapon stations for CAVS 6×6 vehicles ordered by Sweden and Germany, supporting a common multinational standard.
Weapon / Missile News
ASELSAN and CSG Form JV and Unveil Truck-Based KORKUT
Czechia-based CSG announced the formation of a JV between its subsidiary Excalibur Army and ASELSAN and a new configuration of KORKUT on a 6x6 Tatra truck.
Sweden and Denmark Purchase Tridon Mk2 for Ukraine
The Swedish MoD announced the joint purchase of BAE Systems Tridon Mk2 truck-based 40 mm multi-purpose guns to support Ukraine’s air defence capabilities.
Leonardo Unveils Hystrix as Land-Based Sovraponte Variant
Leonardo has unveiled the Hystrix as the land-based variant of its Sovraponte 76 mm naval gun, reviving a previously abandoned idea with today’s capabilities.
Hanwha wins $922m Chunmoo rocket system deal in Norway
Hanwha Aerospace has secured a $922m contract to supply 16 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers to Norway, strengthening Nordic long-range strike capabilities.
SSB Haluk Görgün Lists 2026 Goals for Defence Industry
Haluk Görgün listed the defence industry and acquisition goals for 2026 during the fifth Global Strategies in Aerospace and Defence Industry conference.
SIATT Begins KTJ-3200 Turbojet’s Integration on MANSUP-ER
SASAD and Kale CEO, Osman Okyay, stated that the integration of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine on the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile has begun.
EREN High-Speed Loitering Munition Hits Static Sea Target
ROKETSAN’s EREN turbojet-powered high-speed loitering munition launched from an AKINCI UCAV successfully hit a static target at sea using its IIR seeker.
US Navy Might Shift Towards Rocket Propulsion for HALO
HALO programme, which aims for hypersonic missiles for ASuW missions, might be reborn in the form of a rocket-powered hypersonic missile to reduce risks.
ROKETSAN Updates Maximum Range for MAM-L IIR to 40 km
ROKETSAN, in its updated catalogue for 2026, updated the range for MAM-L IIR glide munition to 40 km, a significant increase from the previously given 25 km.
Italy Receives SAMP/T NG and GRIFO Air Defence Systems
The Italian MoD announced the deliveries of the SAMP/T NG long-range air defence system and GRIFO medium-range air defence system as an upgrade from SAMP/T.
DGA and MBDA Ink Deal for One-Way Effector Kamikaze UAV
DGA and MBDA have signed a deal for the development and production of the One-Way Effector turbojet-powered kamikaze UAV as a low-cost saturation weapon.
Shield AI and LIG Nex1 Sign Deal to Arm V-BAT VTOL UAV
Shield AI and ROK’s LIG Nex1 signed a deal for the integration of L-MDM lightweight missiles on the V-BAT tail-sitting VTOL UAV during the UMEX 2026 exhibition.
ASELSAN Develops Upgrades for SMASH Naval RCWS Family
ASELSAN is building the next phase for the SMASH RCWS family with new features including compact turrets for USVs, airburst ammunition, and networked operation.
