Roketsan's Barbaros system to Protect Turkish Coast
Defence company Roketsan developed Barbaros with its resources. he system can carry four anti-ship Atmaca or up to six Çakır surface-to-surface missiles.
Weapon / Missile News
The UK Orders NLAWs to Saab
British Defence Ministry ordered the Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon system from Saab (NLAW), worth $280 million.
Modernised Mortars Return to Army
Defence Industry Agency’s mortar modernisation project is at the delivery stage. The first modernised mortars were delivered to the Land Forces.
U.S. and Israel to Develop Joint Laser Weapon System
Israel’s Iron Beam gets American partner Lockheed Martin as it joins forces with Rafael. The Iron Beam will serve as directed energy weapon laser.
Hydra Rockets with APKWS Kits Intercept Fast-Moving Drones
BAE Systems announced with a press release that 70mm rockets with APKWS kits hit Class-2 UAVs travelling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
MİDLAS Conducts Test Launch
Roketsan conducted a test launch for the Turkish indigenous vertical launch system MİDLAS (Indigenous Vertical Launch System / VLS).
More Gepard to Ukraine
Arms supplies continue flowing to Ukraine. Germany plans to send an additional arms package, including Gepard 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun system.
Finland to Acquire FIM-92K Stinger
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Finland of FIM-92K Stinger Man-Portable missiles; for an estimated cost of $380 million.
Polish MANPADS to Norway
Norway and Poland have signed an agreement for man-portable air defence system MANPADS acquisition. The Polish manufacturer, Mesko, will provide Ssytems.
Royal Navy Selects NSM
The Royal Navy has selected Kongsberg's NSM solution as a next-generation anti-ship surface-to-surface weapon.
Japan Considers Tomahawk Cruise Missile
According to the local media, Japan is considering a Tomahawk cruise missile acquisition. The reason for the information is increasing concerns in the region.
Finland to acquire AIM 9X and JSOW
The State Department approved a possible FMS to the Finland of AIM 9X Block II tactical missiles, AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW).
New Capability for MIM-104F PAC-3
The U.S. Army conducted a successful launch test with the Remote Interceptor Guidance (RIG-360) capability MIM-104F PAC-3 system.
North Korea Tests the “World’s Most Powerful” ICBM
Kim Jong Un declares North Korea's ambition for the world's most powerful nuclear force. Military promotions follow recent ballistic missile launch.
