Russia Confirms: Bashar al-Assad is Alive
Russia ended the confusion about former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s health conditions. It is stated that he and his family were granted asylum.
Defence News
Country
Investment
Engine and Transmission
Kale Jet Engines to be Listed on the Stock Exchange
Kale Group’s Kale Jet Engines will be offered to the public for new investments. The company has completed its CMB application.
Country
The 61-Year Regime in Syria has Collapsed
The Al-Assad dynasty collapsed. The Assad term started with Hafez al-Assad and continued with son Bashar al-Assad. The cards will be reshuffled in the new era.
Navy / Maritime
Italy's New LHD Trieste Enters Service
The Italian Navy has commissioned its newest LHD ITS Trieste (L-9890) with the capability to operate helicopters and F-35B STOVL fighters.
Weapon / Missile
Japan Test-Fires Revamped Type 12 AShM
Japan's ATLA, responsible for developing and acquiring new weapon systems, released images from the revamped Type 12 anti-ship missile's firing tests.
Unmanned Systems
U.K. Ditches Watchkeeper UAV for New Options
The U.K. MoD has decided to retire the 14-year-old Watchkeeper UAV from service as an “outdated military capability”.
Navy / Maritime
Akhisar Offshore Patrol Ship to Set Sea Trials
The Turkish Navy’s future OFP, Akhisar P-1220, which was built at the Istanbul Shipyard Command , is preparing to conduct sea trials.
Land
Unmanned Systems
Turkish Army Practices Artillery-UAV Teaming
In a recent training, the Turkish Army used various artillery pieces with cueing from UAVs. T-155 Fırtına and M110A2 203 mm SPGs were present in the training.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Communication
NATO Eyes USVs to Bolster Undersea Security
Following a series of undersea cable sabotages in Europe, NATO has laid a plan to form a fleet of USVs for surveillance.
Air
Saudi Arabia Shows Interest in Rafale Fighters
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Saudi Arabia and France have expressed a desire to ink a deal for Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Mass Produces Offensive Mini-UGVs
Ukrainian defence firm Ratel has shared photos from its production line for munition-carrying Ratel-S mini UGVs.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
USN Eyes Gliding 155 mm Artillery Rounds
General Atomics was awarded the development of 155 mm LRMP ammunition with gliding capability for a range of 120 km by the USN.
Land
Denmark Orders Skyranger 30 SPAAG
Danish MoD announced that a contract had been signed for German Skyranger 30 SPAAG on GDELS’ PIRANHA 8x8 armoured vehicle.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Greece Limits Rafales at 24 Jets
Greek Premier Mitsotakis states that the Hellenic Air Force will not buy more Rafale Jets; the Air Force will be limited to 24 Rafale Jets.
