Empa Elektronik IPO approved with defence programme ties
Technology supplier to KAAN, HÜRJET and Altay programmes, Empa received approval for its IPO, highlighting its place in Türkiye’s defence supply chain.
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Navy / Maritime
Saudi Navy to receive armed C-27J maritime patrol aircraft
Saudi Arabia has ordered four armed C-27J MPA, introducing organic anti-submarine and maritime strike capabilities to its naval aviation fleet from 2029.
Land
Air
Weapon / Missile
TAYFUN Block 4, 300 ER Missiles Near Service Entry
ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci stated that the new TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile and 300 ER aeroballistic missile are nearing entry into operational service.
Air
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US Gives Designations to Three New Mini Cruise Missiles
The US has given designations to its three new mini cruise missiles -Barracuda 500, Rusty Dagger, and Black Arrow- to provide long range with minimal size.
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Unmanned Systems
Polish Air Force Bayraktar TB2 Operates in NATO’s TAMT
A Polish Air Force Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV is operating as part of NATO’s Tailored Assurance Measures for Turkiye (TAMT) mission in the Mediterranean.
Air
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GÖKBORA Ramjet-Powered BVRAAM to be Ready in 2.5 Years
ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci provided updates on the development of the GÖKBORA ramjet-powered BVRAAM to be integrated on fighter jets and unmanned platforms.
Air
Space
ROKETSAN Eyes New Upper Layer Capabilities for Steel Dome
ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci stated that the Steel Dome IADS will be expanded to address exo-atmospheric threats and hypersonic missiles with new effectors.
Land
Investment
Otokar Hit with Romania Penalty, Eyes EU Production
Romania imposed a new penalty over Cobra II delays, while Otokar moves ahead with local production and positions investment as its European manufacturing hub.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bayraktar TB3 Performs Naval Strike at Steadfast Dart 2026
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV made its international debut in action at NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise by hitting a sea target after taking off from TCG ANADOLU.
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Air
KAAN Enters the Next Phase of Tests with New Prototypes
The awaited testing phase for the KAAN fighter jet with more rigorous tests is about to start in 2026, with the unveiling of the two new prototypes, P1 and P2.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Integrates SARP 100/35 IFV Turret on a Flatbed
SARP 100/35 (KORHAN) 35 mm IFV turret for the YNHZA armoured vehicle programme was spotted on a large flatbed platform at the Gölbaşı facility of ASELSAN.
Air
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KAAN moves toward TurAF production amid Saudi talks
TUSAŞ's KAAN jet moves closer to production for TurAF as parallel testing continues, while Saudi Arabia explores potential industrial cooperation options.
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Navy / Maritime
Istif Frigate Export Debate: Crisis or Opportunity?
Turkish MoD says the Istif MoU is not binding, yet debate continues over fleet targets, timelines and whether replacement frigates will be clearly committed.
Navy / Maritime
DESAN Starts Construction of Malaysia’s Second MPMS
Steel cutting marks start of Malaysia’s second 99m offshore patrol vessel at ATLAS Shipyard, with both MPMS platforms scheduled for delivery by end-2027.
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...
