Erdoğan for EU: We Maintain our Goal of Full Membership
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who speaks at an online meeting organised by the European Union, said, “We maintain our goal of full membership.”
Defence News
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Defence Politics
Fidan Calls Europe for Closer Relations in Defence Structure
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told FT stated that Türkiye would want to be part of any new European security architecture if NATO were to unravel.
Air
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Baykar-Leonardo JV Paves a Way Into the European Market
The year 2024 ended with Baykar acquiring Piaggio Aerospace, but 2025 has begun with something on a larger scale: a joint venture between Baykar and Leonardo.
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Leonardo and Baykar established JV for Unmanned Technologies
Leonardo and Baykar signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture for UAS, where Baykar will provide the platform and Leonardo’s payloads.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Weapon / Missile
F-35B Carries AGM-158C LRASM Anti-Ship Missiles Under Wings
A US Marine Corps (USMC) F-35B STOVL fighter jet performed its maiden flight with two AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) with under-wing carriage.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
DARPA Launches USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel
USN’s new Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) prototype, USX-1 Defiant, was launched within the scope of the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) programme.
Air
Unmanned Systems
USAF Names Its First Unmanned Combat Aircraft Prototypes
USAF has announced that the two contenders for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme from Anduril and GA-ASI are designated YFQ-44A and YFQ-42A.
Space
Sensors
Engine and Transmission
TUSAŞ and DeltaV agree on High-Resolution Micro Satellites
Turkish Aerospace Industries has signed an agreement with DeltaV to procure propulsion equipment for the High-Resolution Micro Satellite System Project.
Ammunition
GÖZDE Guidance Kit Hits High-Speed Moving Target
In a precision strike test, ASELSAN and SAGE’s GÖZDE Guidance Kit mounted on an MK-82 general-purpose bomb effectively struck a high-speed moving target.
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine: Russia Focuses on Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles
According to Ukraine’s Deputy Chief of the Defence Ministry’s Military Development Directorate, Vadim Skibitsky, Russia Focuses on Kinzhal Hypersonic missiles.
Unmanned Systems
ULAQ 12 ASuW and KAMA Enter Turkish Naval Inventory in 2025
The Turkish Navy is expected to add two unmanned surface vehicles, ARES and Meteksan’s ULAQ 12 ASuW and the ULAQ KAMA, to its inventory by the end of 2025.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Turkish Breeze for Meko 200 Frigates: Barbaros MLU Program
With the Barbaros Mid-Life Upgrade Programme, Türkiye has made a significant leap forward in naval studies on the TCG Oruçreis frigate for the first time.
Ammunition
ASELSAN Unveils ATOM 35 IABM Ammunition for IFVs
ASELSAN has published specifications for the new ATOM 35 Intense Air Burst Munition, with an optimised scattering pattern against UAVs and infantry.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
DESAN Delivers the Modernised MPS Triglav Patrol Vessel
MPS Triglav patrol vessel of the Slovenian Navy has been delivered following the modernisation and structural enhancements to prolong the service life.
