Roketsan’s ALKA DEW Blows Up ERA Block with Laser at Test
ROKETSAN has shared a test footage of the ALKA Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), where it detonated a 10 mm Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) block with the laser.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
ASELSAN to Produce Air Defence Radar Systems for Turkiye
ASELSAN informed KAP that it signed an agreement with the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) regarding procuring Air Defence Radar Systems.
Weapon / Missile
MKE Reveals MKE-408 Sniper Rifle in .408 CheyTac Ammunition
MOD Company MKE shared its new sniper rifle, MKE-408, chambered in .408 CheyTac (10.36x77 mm) ammunition for engagements at extended ranges on social media.
Navy / Maritime
China Launches Type 076 Sichuan LHD Fitted with a Catapult
Type 076, as a larger follow-up to the Type 075 LHD, was launched and named Sichuan with a ceremony. Type 076 is a hybrid solution with its EMALS catapult.
Air
Modernisation
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Investment
Baykar Becomes the New Owner of Italian Piaggio Aerospace
Baykar Makina became the new owner of Italian Piaggio Aerospace following the approval of Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
ARES Shipyards Produces ULAQ 12 USVs for the Turkish Navy
ARES Shipyards has announced the completion of the production process for the Turkish Navy's ULAQ 12 Unmanned Surface Vehicles in ASuW and ASW configurations.
Weapon / Missile
Lock After Launch Used on UAV-122 Missile for the First Time
In a recent firing test of ROKETSAN's UAV-122 aeroballistic missile with a TV seeker, a lock-after-launch (LOAL) feature was utilised for the first time.
Air
China's New Flying Wing Combat Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight
A new type of flying-wing, next-generation stealth combat aircraft developed by China performed its maiden flight alongside the Chinese J-20 fighter jet.
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Exports Land Weapon Systems to an EU Country
ASELSAN informed the KAP that it exports land weapon systems to the European Union member country for a total amount of 50.8 Million euros.
Investment
Sensors
ASELSAN Completes Electro-Optic FLIR Production Facility
ASELSAN informed the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it completed its Electro-Optic FLIR Production Facility with an investment of $ 40 million.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Teases ATGM-Fitted IFV Turret
ASELSAN has shown an IFV turret that can be armed with ATGMs on its document for 25 mm ATOM airburst ammunition, ATOM 25 ABM.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Trump Tests Denmark’s Reaction on Future Trans-Arctic Route
Newly elected US President Donald Trump has shown that he has an eye on new routes emerging from the North Pole by requesting Greenland from Denmark.
Communication
Sensors
ASELSAN Exports to Turkic States E/O and Communication
ASELSAN informed the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it exports electro-optic and communication systems to the Turkic States, totalling $ 58.6 million.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Army Seeks Funding for Air Defence Artillery System
The U.S. Army is seeking $66 million in funding in 2025 for the rapid prototyping of MDACS 155 mm air defence artillery with guided rounds for (MDACS).
