Raytheon Receives $1.15 Billion Worth AIM-120 Order
Raytheon has announced a contract awarded by the U.S. government for manufacturing AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. The total contract worth is USD 1.15 billion.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Air
Navy / Maritime
Canada Buys 16 P-8A Aircraft
The U.S. approved a possible FMS sale of P-8A maritime aircraft to Canada for an estimated cost of $5.9 billion. DSCA announced the decision.
Investment
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
UAE Delegation Visits Turkiye to Invest in Defence Industry
A delegation from the UAE visits Turkiye. The delegation will evaluate investment opportunities in various fields, especially in the defence industry.
Land
The U.S. Army Picks Two Finalists to Replace Bradley
The U.S. Army awarded two contracts for the OMFV to replace the Bradley. The contracts will be worth around $1.6 billion, with a total value of $45 billion.
Land
Sensors
Serial production of Nakidka to Reduce Thermal Signature
A Russian subsidiary of Kalashnikov goes into serial production of armour coating that reduces thermal signatures Nakidka.
Air
Expo and Air Show
France Launches Mach 5 Hypersonic Fighter Jet Espadon
French Aerospace Lab Onera has unveiled at Paris Air Show 2023 a concept for France's future hypersonic fighter jet, Espadon.
Expo and Air Show
Weapon / Missile
Rafael introduces the sixth-generation AAM Sky Spear
Israeli defence manufacturer Rafael displayed the sixth-generation long-range air-to-air missile Sky Spear which is under development at the Paris Air Show.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
France Invests in The Tank-Hunting UAV Project, Larinae
The French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) has approved a remotely operated munition project Larinae for opportunity targets.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Pakistan Navy Visits Preveze Submarine for Müren System
Officials from Pakistan Navy visited the Turkish Submarine TCG Preveze and learned about Müren System.
Country
The Youngest Vice President at SSB: İhsan Kaya
President Erdoğan appointed İhsan Kaya as a new Vice President at SSB to assist Professor Haluk Görgün, SSB’s new president.
Country
23 years of Experience at SSB: Hüseyin Avşar
President Erdoğan appointed Hüseyin Avşar as a new Vice President at SSB to assist Professor Haluk Görgün, SSB’s new president.
Country
Aeronautical Engineer at Vice Presidency: Gökhan Uçar
President Erdoğan appointed Gökhan Uçar as a new Vice President at SSB. His new position is not declared.
Country
Assignment to Defence Industry Agency Vice Presidency
New appointments were made to the Defence Industry Agency. All Vice Presidents except one have changed.
Land
Engine and Transmission
Israel Introduces the Namer 1500 APC
The Israeli Defence Ministry introduced a new generation Namer (Leopard) 1500 APC, which will be delivered to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
