The U.S. To Deploy Special Forces in Taiwan Permanently
The U.S. will permanently deploy special forces for training in Taiwan, with the tensions from border disputes with China rising.
Defence News
Bilateral Relations
Weapon / Missile
USN Tests AEGIS Against MRBM Target With Countermeasures
AEGIS Weapon System with SM-3 Block IIA anti-ballistic missile was tested against an MRBM target deploying countermeasures.
Air
France Acquires Eight NH90 SF Helicopters
France will acquire eight additional NH90 SF helicopters for the French Special Operations Forces.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Italian Navy Announces UAV Plans for Ships
The Italian Navy has announced a roadmap for integrating various UAVs on its surface combatants, divided into three phases.
Analysis
F-16: The Next Step Forward
Approved a $23 billion package of F-16s provides crucial progress for the fleet enhancement of the TuRAF. The focus shifts to the next steps.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Türkiye Receives Congress Approval to Procure F-16s
Turkiye's $23 billion new F-16 Viper procurement and modernisation kit procurement request from the United States received approval from Congress.
Land
Modernisation
ASELSAN Delivers the First Modernised M60T MBT to TAF
The first M60T Sabra main battle tank modernised within the scope of the TİYK programme has been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Saudi Arabia Exhibits Korean MLRS System at WDS
Saudi Arabia showcased the K239 Chunmoo, a multi-barrelled rocket launcher system (MLRS) it purchased from ROK at the World Defense Show.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
WL-10B Jet-Powered UCAV to Enter Saudi Service
Chinese AVIC’s WL-10B high-altitude jet-powered UCAV will enter service with the Royal Saudi Air Force soon.
Space
Turkish Experiment Aims to be a Milestone in Space
One of Turkish astronaut’s experiments, ALGALSPACE, aims to bring a new milestone in space exploration originating from the discovery of Antarctica.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Boeing Markets F-15EX to Saudia Arabia
Boeing markets F-15EX Eagle II aircraft to Saudia Arabia while the Kingdom tries to choose between Eurofighter and Rafale.
Air
The U.S. Army Cancels FARA Helicopter Programme
Due to budget constraints and changes in the battlefield, the U.S. Army has cancelled the future attack-reconnaissance helicopter programme FARA.
Unmanned Systems
Hangar for AKINCI UCAVs Enters in Service in Azerbaijan
Following Azerbaijan’s acquirement of Baykar’s AKINCI UCAVs, a new hangar has been opened to house the new UAV fleet.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Update on ASELSAN GÜRZ Air Defence System’s Design
An updated version of ASELSAN’s GÜRZ combined air defence system featuring additional equipment has been revealed at the World Defense Show 2024.
