HAVELSAN Teams Up with Spanish Alpha Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN and Spain-based Alpha Unmanned Systems, specialising in small RUAV platforms, have signed an MoU covering software and joint development.
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Air
Unmanned Systems
Analysis
Land
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Regional / Strategy
NATO Highlights Turkiye as a Key Player at Steadfast Dart
Promotion of Turkiye’s contribution to the multi-national Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in NATO releases point to the elevating role in Europe’s defence.
Analysis
Air
Germany’s FCAS fault line reopens after Enders warning
Tom Enders’ criticism of Germany’s FCAS partnership exposes unresolved industrial tensions and raises fresh questions over the programme’s strategic direction.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Participates in C-UAS Drills at Steadfast Dart
Bayraktar TB3 naval UCAV is working alongside Eurofighter Typhoons and an AWACS for C-UAS training activities within the scope of Steadfast Dart 2026.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
KIZILELMA with ASELSAN’s TOYGUN EOTS Tracks Moving Target
Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter has completed a performance verification test with ASELSAN’s TOYGUN 100 EOTS, tracking a moving vehicle dead-centre.
Land
Weapon / Missile
FN Tests Combined Muzzle Device on MTL-30 Grenade Launcher
FN shared the test footage of the MF30MD suppressor/muzzle brake on its magazine-fed MTL-30 30 mm grenade launcher being developed for the PGS programme.
Investment
ASELSAN profit rises sharply as backlog and exports expand
ASELSAN reported 2025 growth in revenue, exports, and backlog, while audited filings show net profit rose nearly 50%, not highlighted in corporate summaries.
Air
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Russia Deploys 30 mm Airburst Rounds Against UAVs on Ka-52
Russian sources shared a footage of a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter engaging a Ukrainian UAV using 30 mm airburst ammunition from its 2A42 autocannon.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Philippine Navy Commisions First Rajah Sulayman-class OPV
The Philippine Navy has announced the commissioning of the lead Rajah Sulayman-class OPV alongside the last Acero-class missile-carrying fast attack craft.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN’s SANCAR USV Enters Turkish Navy Inventory
SANCAR USV has entered the Turkish Navy’s inventory with a ceremony, also hosting the expansion of the combat management systems facility with a new building.
Land
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
ASLAN 150M1/G UGV Joins Steadfast Dart 2026 NATO Exercise
ASLAN 150M1/G UGV of ASELSAN has joined NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 joint exercise, in command of the 66th Mechanised Infantry Brigade of the Turkish Army.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Connects to ADVENT CMS of TCG Anadolu LHD
HAVELSAN announced the completion of integration tests for Bayraktar TB3 UCAV to the ADVENT combat management system present onboard TCG Anadolu LHD (L400).
Land
Weapon / Missile
US Army Plans to Begin PrSM Increment 4 Tests in 2028
The US Army published a notice stating that the submissions for the PrSM Increment 4 missile with doubled range for MLRS platforms are set to be tested in 2028.
Navy / Maritime
Fincantieri Launches Lead Ship of the New OPV Class
Fincantieri has announced the launch of the lead ship of its new OPV class, Ugolino Vivaldi (P440), under the PPX programme, which draws from the PPA OPVs.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 09:00 US Air Force expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft testing - The US Air Force is increasing flight testing and integration work for Collaborative Combat Aircraft...
- 09:00 European defence spending increasingly targets ammunition resilience - European governments are directing additional defence funding toward ammunition production, stockpil...
- 09:00 China advances military satellite constellation deployment - China continues expanding military satellite constellations designed to enhance communications, navi...
- 09:00 Japan strengthens distributed missile force posture - Japan is expanding deployment of mobile missile units and support infrastructure across remote islan...
- 09:00 Autonomous surface vessels gain importance in fleet operations - Navies are integrating autonomous surface vessels into surveillance, reconnaissance and maritime sec...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement shifts toward scalable architectures - Military organisations are increasingly procuring counter-drone systems built around open architectu...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence programmes focus on persistent target custody - Defence agencies are prioritising sensor networks capable of maintaining continuous tracking of mano...
- 09:00 AI-assisted command systems gain momentum in military planning - Armed forces are accelerating adoption of AI-assisted command-and-control systems designed to improv...
- 09:00 Collaborative autonomy emerges as key defence technology trend - Military planners increasingly view teams of autonomous systems operating cooperatively as a major f...
- 09:00 Production capacity increasingly shapes defence export competitiveness - Countries evaluating defence acquisitions are placing greater weight on supplier production capacity...
