SAVX’s KORGAN UAV Nest Releases a Salvo of MERKÜT FPVs
KORGAN UAV nest demonstrated its multi-launch capability by launching a salvo of three MERKÜT FPV kamikaze UAVs, both developed by TİTRA subsidiary SAVX.
Defence News
Land
Air
Unmanned Systems
Air
Weapon / Missile
AKERON LP ATGM’s New Test Verifies Laser Seeker and Datalink
OCCAR announced a new firing test for France’s new AKERON LP long-range ATGM at a sea target, which verified the laser seeker and datalink functionality.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Brazilian MoD Unveils 127 mm Ramjet Artillery Munition
Brazilian MoD listed a ramjet-powered 127 mm artillery munition capable of high supersonic speeds, possibly for use on the Astros II MLRS with extended range.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Lockheed Martin Test Fires GRIZZLY Hellfire Launcher
Lockheed Martin unveiled the GRIZZLY containerised launcher for AGM-114 Hellfire and possibly AGM-179 JAGM missiles, stating that it completed firing tests.
Air
Logistics
Bilateral Relations
Türkiye and the UK sign Eurofighter training support deal
BAE Systems announced a G2G deal covering training, support equipment, and services for the upcoming Eurofighter Typhoon fleet of the Turkish Air Force.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Sikorsky Delivers UH-60MX Optionally Manned Helicopter
The US Army has taken delivery of its optionally manned UH-60MX Blackhawk from Sikorsky, intended as a test platform to explore operational possibilities.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Communication
Ukraine Tests Hybrid Fibre Optic and RF Control for FPVs
The Armed Forces of Ukraine has tested hybrid control for an FPV UAV combining a fibre optic cable and an RF link to improve redundancy by simultaneous use.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ROKETSAN Continues the Low-Cost L-OMTAS ATGMs’ Production
ROKETSAN stated that the production of the laser-guided L-OMTAS ATGM is ongoing, which was unveiled during SAHA EXPO 2024 as a cheaper alternative to OMTAS.
Unmanned Systems
Greece launches drone push to narrow UAV gap with Türkiye
Athens accelerates drone programme on loitering munitions, tactical UCAVs and AI-enabled swarm technologies as it seeks to build a national unmanned ecosystem.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Communication
Leonardo Plans MUM-T Tests with M-346F and KIZILELMA in 2026
During a press conference, Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani stated that demonstrations for MUM-T with KIZILELMA unmanned fighter will commence in mid-2026.
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Startup Aeon tests low-cost Javelin alternative Zeus missile
US startup Aeon is testing the Zeus anti-tank missile, a low-cost alternative to the FGM-148 Javelin that uses commercial components and AI-assisted targeting.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Aegir-W USV washes ashore on Türkiye’s Black Sea coast
An Aegir-W unmanned surface vessel developed by SNC washed ashore in Ordu, showing how systems from the Ukraine war continue to reach Black Sea coasts.
Land
US Army Unveils Neo-Humvee Developed for the ISV Programme
The US Army unveiled the demonstrator for the Infantry Squad Vehicle programme, drawing parallels with the legacy Humvee line of armoured pickup vehicles.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Baykar’s UCAVs Might Become Motherships for SKYDAGGER’s UAVs
SKYDAGGER General Manager, Mehmet Öztekin, hinted that Baykar’s platforms, such as Bayraktar TB3, AKINCI, and KIZILELMA, could carry stacks of small UAVs.
