Weapon / Missile News

ASELSAN Delivers TOLUN with Smart Racks to Export Customers
Turkiye

ASELSAN Delivers TOLUN with Smart Racks to Export Customers

ASELSAN has delivered TOLUN SDBs with SADAK-4T quad racks to export customers in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia in 2025, according to the activity report.

ROKETSAN Teases New Multi-Role Missile for SAHA EXPO 2026
Turkiye

ROKETSAN Teases New Multi-Role Missile for SAHA EXPO 2026

ROKETSAN shared a video for SAHA EXPO 2026, showing a new missile that is stated to be intended for use against asymmetric threats and low-altitude targets.

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.

USAF Seeks an Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Programme
USA

USAF Seeks an Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Programme

USAF’s FY2027 budget request for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) activities includes a complementary air-launched ballistic missile.

Japan Aims for Hypersonic Cruise Missile IOC in 2032
Japan

Japan Aims for Hypersonic Cruise Missile IOC in 2032

As a follow-up to the ongoing Type 25 SSM and Type 25 HGP hypersonic weapons, ATLA is planning to introduce a hypersonic cruise missile into the early 2030s.

ASELSAN Tests KORKUT 100/25 SB C-UAS System with ATOM 25
Turkiye

ASELSAN Tests KORKUT 100/25 SB C-UAS System with ATOM 25

ASELSAN shared the test video of its KORKUT 100/25 SB mobile C-UAS system fitted with a 25 mm autocannon firing ATOM 25 prefragmented airburst ammunition.

Hanwha and Northrop Team Up for Surface-Launched AGM-88G/J
USA Republic of Korea

Hanwha and Northrop Team Up for Surface-Launched AGM-88G/J

Northrop Grumman announced an MoA with ROK’s Hanwha to develop a booster for the AReS weapon system, a surface-launch application for AARGM-ER or SiAW missiles.

Updated GÜRZ 200 AD System Spotted at ASELSAN Facilities
Turkiye

Updated GÜRZ 200 AD System Spotted at ASELSAN Facilities

Updated configuration of the GÜRZ 200 gun/missile air defence system was spotted during NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s visit to ASELSAN’s Gölbaşı facility.

Pakistan’s Taimoor ALCM Strikes Maritime Target
Pakistan

Pakistan’s Taimoor ALCM Strikes Maritime Target

The Pakistani Navy announced that Taimoor ALCM successfully hit a maritime target, demonstrating its dual capability of both land and maritime attack.

US NAVAIR Tests JDAM LR Turbojet and Wing Assisted Kit
USA

US NAVAIR Tests JDAM LR Turbojet and Wing Assisted Kit

US NAVAIR announced the air launch tests of its JDAM LR guided bomb using a small turbojet engine to significantly extend the range to sustain level flight.

MILDEF Shows Tarantula 4x4 with SARP 100/12.7 RCWS
Malaysia Turkiye

MILDEF Shows Tarantula 4x4 with SARP 100/12.7 RCWS

Malaysian armoured vehicle manufacturer MILDEF will show Tarantula 4x4 armoured vehicle with ASELSAN’s SARP 100/12.7 RCWS during the DSA2026 exhibition.

US Navy Seeks Mk41 VLS Compliant Hypersonic Weapons
USA

US Navy Seeks Mk41 VLS Compliant Hypersonic Weapons

US Navy announced the FLASH programme, aiming for a hypersonic missile that can be fired from the in-use Mk41 VLS cells due to CPS needing a different launcher.

ROKETSAN Teases Bladed MAM-L Variant for SAHA EXPO 2026
Turkiye

ROKETSAN Teases Bladed MAM-L Variant for SAHA EXPO 2026

ROKETSAN shared a heavily dimmed image of a new MAM-L variant, underlining minimised collateral damage and high accuracy to be unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2026.