ASELSAN Delivers PUHU 3-LT ES Systems on ARMA 6x6 Vehicle
ASELSAN’s recent delivery of PUHU 3-LT electronic support systems includes the ARMA 6x6 AFV-mounted configuration with higher protection and mobility.
Defence News
Land
E/W
Communication
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
MARLIN USV Integrated with Canadian KATFISH Towed SAS
MARLIN USV has been demonstrated with the KATFISH synthetic aperture sonar developed by Canadian Kraken Robotics, marking the first international collaboration.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ROKETSAN Unveils Large-Sized Ballistic Missile with Launcher
At the ceremony for the opening of the new facilities to expand the production and R&D capacity, ROKETSAN unveiled a large-sized ballistic missile on a trailer.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Brazil and Turkiye Embark on Expanding Defence Cooperation
Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mehmet Kemal Bozay stated that Turkish and Brazilian defence firms are in talks for joint production and sales.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
HUNTER Interceptor UAV Gets Guidance from AURA 100-G Radar
SKYDAGGER shared a video for the HUNTER (AVCI) interceptor UAV, which includes integration with ASELSAN’s in-service AURA 100-G (ACAR) UAV detection radar.
Regional / Strategy
NATO debate revives the Enosis question in southern Cyprus
The Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus saying it is ready to join NATO has reignited debate over whether the step reflects a new form of Enosis.
Air
Unmanned Systems
STM’s New Long-Range Kamikaze UAV Makes Maiden Flight
STM shared the first flight test video of its new long-range kamikaze UAV, which was previously shown in its rendering for upcoming unmanned platforms.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Russia Tests UGV with Bagulnik-82 Autoloading Mortar Turret
Russian military channels shared a video of a UGV for fire support, fitted with a Bagulnik-82 82 mm mortar with a robotic arm for automated reloading.
Land
Weapon / Missile
The US Army Gets Its Hands on First SIG Sauer XM8 Carbines
The US Army has received its first batch of XM8 carbine, a new variant of the M7 6.8x51 mm battle rifle, as a lighter and more close-range-oriented variant.
Air
Modernisation
F-16 ÖZGÜR Modernisation to be Completed by 2026’s End
The Turkish MoD activity report included that the serial modernisation of F-16 fighters in the Turkish Air Force inventory will be done by the end of 2026.
Investment
OYAK eyes dual-use defence tech acquisitions abroad
OYAK is exploring acquisitions of dual-use technology firms as it seeks access to defence-relevant technologies without directly investing in weapons systems.
Investment
Tera buys 70% of Best Grup, signalling defence finance shift
Financial investors are increasingly entering defence as rising costs of advanced military technologies push companies to seek new funding models worldwide.
Air
Unmanned Systems
SKYDAGGER Tests LIDAR Fuse on TOYCA-05 Kamikaze UAV
SKYDAGGER shared a video of the TOYCA-05 fixed-wing kamikaze UAV, in which TV+IR dual optics, target locking, diving, and LIDAR-based proximity fuse were shown.
Air
Weapon / Missile
GÖKBORA BVRAAM Set to be Qualified for F-16s in 2031
Turkish MoD has provided additional information regarding ROKETSAN’s GÖKBORA ramjet-powered BVRAAM, giving March 2031 as the qualification date for F-16s.
