KAAN Fighter Jet Gets Smaller and What Does it Mean
As the KAAN fighter jet’s P1 prototype takes shape, there have been external and internal changes in the design following the experiences from the P0 prototype.
Defence News
Air
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Is the Turkish Navy Considering Nuclear Submarines?
In its last two issues, the Turkish Navy’s magazine explored the capabilities of nuclear-powered submarines, sparking speculation about interest in them.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
USMC Trains on MADIS Short-Range Air Defence System
The 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion performed live-fire training in the Pohakuloa Training Area with the recently adopted MADIS low-altitude air defence system.
Bilateral Relations
Leonardo Looks Forward for Cooperation with Baykar
Following Baykar’s acquisition of the Italian aerospace firm Piaggio Aerospace, cooperation with Leonardo might be the next step in Turkish-Italian ties.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Estonia Starts Receiving Turkish Armoured Vehicles
The International Armoured Vehicles Conference was held in the United Kingdom, Farnborough, between 21 -23 January.
Weapon / Missile
Turkiye Commissions HİSAR-O Air Defence System Into Service
MSB has announced that the HİSAR-O Medium Altitude Air Defence Missile System will be included in the Turkish Armed Forces’ inventory.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Aksaz Prepares for Reis Class Submarines and TCG Anadolu
The Turkish Navy invests in the infrastructure of Aksaz Naval Base. After the investment of 350 million euros, TCG Anadolu and AIP Submarines will use the base.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Six Turkish Firms Join UK Armoured Vehicles Conference
The International Armoured Vehicles Conference is held at the Farnborough Exhibition Centre. Turkish firms attended the Conference to show their contribution.
Unmanned Systems
Baykar KALKAN VTOL UAV Breaks New Endurance Record
KALKAN VTOL UAV of Baykar, developed for ISR operations, has broken its endurance record at eight hours during its maximum endurance flight test.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Kalashnikov Group Develops Loitering Munition System
Russian Kalashnikov Group revealed the KUB-SM system, which is based on a 6x6 truck with swarm-capable loitering munitions and an onboard ground control unit.
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Investment
Communication
ASELSAN signs a contract with STM valuing EUR 36.7 Million
ASELSAN informed Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it signed an agreement with STM valuing EUR 36.7 Million. The deliveries will be made between 2025-2028.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
France Loses Ground in Africa: Togo Eyes Sahel Alliance
France’s influence in Africa wanes as Togo considers joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), signalling a shift in regional dynamics and security policies.
Weapon / Missile
Lockheed Martin Offers New Hellfire/JAGM Launcher for Ships
US Company Lockheed Martin displayed a deck-mounted vertical launcher for AGM-114L Hellfire/AGM-179 JAGM missiles intended for warships on a scaled model.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Configuration Changed for Turkish Fast Attack Craft
STM published a render of the Turkish Fast Attack Craft on social media, underlining that it is a multipurpose craft for reconnaissance and patrol missions.
