Singapore to Receive Second Type 218SG Submarine Impeccable
The RSN will receive its second Type 218SG submarine soon. The German TKMS sent the submarine as cargo to Singapore.
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Air
Expo and Air Show
Bilateral Relations
Lockheed Martin Returns IDEF
While Turkiye negotiates the F-16 acquisition, U.S. Aircraft Manufacturer Lockheed Martin plans to take place at IDEF next month.
Air
Iran’s Simorgh Turboprop Aircraft Performs Maiden Flight
Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) Simorgh utility turboprop aircraft performed its maiden flight on May 30, IRNA News Agency reported.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Orders 300 More Vector UAVs
Ukraine ordered an additional 300 Vector tactical UAVs from German small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) Quantum Systems, the company announced on 31 May 2023.
Weapon / Missile
Russia Defends Sevastopol Naval Base with DP-62 Damba
Russian Navy deployed the DP-62 Damba MLRS to Sevastopol naval base against unmanned surface vehicle attacks.
Navy / Maritime
Fincantieri to Build the Third NFS for Italian Navy
Fincantieri will build the third U212NFS vessel of the NFS programme as the Italian Parliament approves the assignment.
Weapon / Missile
Poland Acquires 800 Hellfire II Missiles
The Polish government has signed a deal to purchase 800 Hellfire II missiles to equip the Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian and AW149 attack helicopters.
Expo and Air Show
Investment
TÜBİTAK SAGE and Excalibur Army to Cooperate on KUZGUN
TÜBİTAK SAGE signed an MoU with Czechian Excalibur Army, focussing on KUZGUN-guided modular ammunition for developing and producing land weapons systems.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
STM Signs ToT for Malaysian LMS Batch II
STM signed a memorandum of collaboration for MİLGEM Corvettes at LIMA for the LMS Batch II Procurement Program.
Air
Nigeria Approves the Supply of M-346FA
Nigeria has officially confirmed the purchase of 24 M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft. Nigeria's interest in the M-346FA has long been known.
Country
SASAD Published Defence and Aviation ‘22 Performance Report
SASAD has announced the Defence and Aviation 2022 Performance Report based on the statements of 104 member companies.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Modernisation
Country
GAO Questions Cost Growth and Modernisation Decisions
GAO criticises the F-35 aircraft for the late delivery and high programme cost.
Communication
ASELSAN signs an agreement amendment with SSB
Turkish defence giant ASELSAN signed an agreement amendment with SSB on a radio communication system. The company informed its shareholders at KAP.
Country
ASELSAN signs a new Contract
Turkish defence giant ASELSAN signed an export agreement. The company informed its shareholders at KAP.
