KAAN Block-10 Fighters to be Introduced Between 2027-2029
Turkish MoD stated that the initial production variant of the KAAN fighter jet, KAAN Block-10, will be introduced to the inventory between 2027 and 2029.
Defence News
Air
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Communication
DroneShield and Origin Robotics Team Up for C-UAS Solutions
Australia-based DroneShield signed a MoU with Latvia-based Origin Robotics, specialising in interceptor and armed UAVs, to jointly develop new C-UAS solutions.
Air
Weapon / Missile
The UK and France Sign Deal for Meteor BVRAAM’s Successor
The UK MoD announced a deal with France to jointly develop a successor to the Meteor ramjet-powered BVRAAM, starting with the exploration of different concepts.
Air
Weapon / Missile
The US Approves AIM-260 JATM BVRAAM Sale to Australia
A large-scale sale for the newest BVRAAM of the US, AIM-260 JATM, to Australia with 450 missiles and test equipment has been announced on Federal Register.
Air
Türkiye’s ASFAT exports CN-235 military aircraft MRO
ASFAT will maintain a Senegal Air Force CN-235 at Kayseri’s 2nd Air Maintenance Factory Directorate, marking its first foreign military aircraft project.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Modernisation
Ex-RAF C-130J for the Turkish Air Force Makes Its Debut
A C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft being refurbished by the Turkish Air Force has been seen for the first time at Marshall Aerospace facilities.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Teams Up with KALKAN VTOL to Hit Its Target
Bayraktar TB3 STOL UCAV hit a target with MAM-L glide munition, designated provided by KALKAN VTOL UAV fitted with Baykar’s own BG-180 EO system during a test.
Air
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Bayraktar TB2 UAV with SPPOD-L Demonstrates Self-Protection
Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV has demonstrated self-protection for unmanned aircraft through TÜBİTAK BİLGEM's SPPOD-L with missile warning sensors and flares.
Land
Unmanned Systems
Weapon / Missile
SYS Group Unveils Layered C-UAS System and VENOM LR Test
SYS Group, through AEI Systems, has unveiled the three-layered close-in C-UAS system combining the recently tested RCWS solutions based on the TRAKON family.
Defence Politics
Expo and Air Show
TURAÇ as Golden Sponsor for MÜSİAD-TUSAŞ Supplier Day ’26
MÜSİAD-TUSAŞ Supplier Day ’26 event held in MÜSİAD Head Office located in İstanbul has been completed, with TURAÇ Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti. as a Golden Sponsor.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Airbus Tests Do-DT25 Interceptor UAV with Mark 1 Missiles
Airbus completed the first test flight of its “Bird of Prey” interceptor UAV based on the Do-DT25 target UAV, armed with Frankenburg’s Mark 1 C-UAS missiles.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Internal and External Weapon Integrations for KAAN
TÜBİTAK SAGE has performed integration work of both internally and externally carried munitions for the KAAN fighter jet in 2025, according to the activity report.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
F-16 ÖZGÜR with MURAD Radar Completes GÖKDOĞAN Firing Test
TÜBİTAK’s 2025 activity report included that F-16 with ÖZGÜR modernisation package and MURAD 100-A AESA radar fired GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM with radar feed.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Italian Navy chief raises Baykar TB3 option for ITS Cavour
Italian Navy chief tells Senate TB3 could operate from carrier Cavour via Baykar–Leonardo cooperation, echoing TurDef’s 2025 report on potential integration.
