Defence News

AKINCI UCAV Drops Winged TEBER Guidance Kit
Ammunition Unmanned Systems Turkiye

AKINCI UCAV Drops Winged TEBER Guidance Kit

The new ROKETSAN TEBER Laser+GPS guidance kit with fixed wings was dropped from AKINCI UCAV alongside MAM-T IIR and MAM-C munitions.

Urban Defence Modernises Turkish Navy's Autocannons
Weapon / Missile Modernisation Turkiye

Urban Defence Modernises Turkish Navy's Autocannons

Turkish Urban Defence will provide electrochemically processed ceramic alloy barrels to modernise the Turkish Navy's 40 mm autocannons.

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21
Air Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show United Kingdom Republic of Korea

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21

ROK-based Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the turbofan engine, which will bring later batches of KF-21 fighter jets to the 5th Generation during FIA2024.

KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype Ignites the Afterburner
Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission Turkiye Ukraine

KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype Ignites the Afterburner

During a ground test, Baykar performed the afterburner test of the third prototype of its KIZILELMA unmanned fighter.

KAI Unveils MUM-T Concept for Air Combat
Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show United Kingdom Republic of Korea

KAI Unveils MUM-T Concept for Air Combat

During FIA2024 KAI unveiled its MUM-T concept involving KF-21, unmanned fighters, and cargo aircraft-dropped UAV swarms.

ASELSAN Joins FIA2024's Exhibition
Sensors Expo and Air Show United Kingdom Turkiye

ASELSAN Joins FIA2024's Exhibition

ASELSAN of Turkiye will exhibit its radar, electronic warfare, and air defence solutions at FIA2024 in the U.K.

GE Aerospace Extends Cooperation For HÜRJET Engine
Air Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show USA United Kingdom Turkiye

GE Aerospace Extends Cooperation For HÜRJET Engine

GE Aerospace has announced at Farnborough International Airshow, the extension of its collaboration with TUSAŞ on HÜRJET advanced trainer/light combat aircraft.

KMC-U Launcher with ASELFLIR-410 Spotted on KAPLAN STA
Weapon / Missile Turkiye

KMC-U Launcher with ASELFLIR-410 Spotted on KAPLAN STA

ROKETSAN's new version of the KMC pedestal-mounted missile launcher, KMC-U, was seen with ASELFLIR-410 EO/IR on the FNSS KAPLAN STA tracked weapons carrier.

Romania Commences Negotiations for F-35 Deal
Air USA Romania

Romania Commences Negotiations for F-35 Deal

After years of negotiations, Romania and Lockheed Martin are close to signing a $5.9 billion deal to acquire 32 F-35 fighters.

Lockheed Martin Delivers TR-3 Upgrade for F-35
Air USA

Lockheed Martin Delivers TR-3 Upgrade for F-35

Lockheed Martin has announced that the deliveries of TR3-standard F-35 fighters have begun.

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV
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Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV

Greece has decided to focus its near-term defence plans on F-35 fighter jets and Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing UAVs for frigates.

Helicopters Get a Longer Stick Against Air Defence
Weapon / Missile Analysis Turkiye

Helicopters Get a Longer Stick Against Air Defence

In recent years, developments for longer-range air-to-surface missiles for helicopters have been initiated worldwide.

Greece Trims “Blinken Package”
Land Navy / Maritime USA Greece

Greece Trims “Blinken Package”

Greece has refused to buy second-hand Freedom-class LCS and M2A2 Bradley IFVs due to the ill state of the equipment included in the Blinken Package.

Turkish Defence Products on Display in TRNC
Expo and Air Show Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Turkiye

Turkish Defence Products on Display in TRNC

16 Turkish defence firms are displaying their products in the TRNC to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.