Baykar Exports TB2 to Albania
Baykar signed a TB2 export agreement with Albania. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar attended the ceremony.
Defence News
Unmanned Systems
Navy / Maritime
Singapore Launches Two Invincible 218SG Class Submarines
German TKMS has unveiled two Type 218SG diesel-electric attack submarines under construction for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Bilateral Relations
Saudi Delegation to Visit Turkiye
A Saudi delegation is visiting Turkiye upon the invitation of the Minister of Defence, Hulusi Akar. SAMI and GAMI are visiting Turkiye.
Navy / Maritime
Turkish Navy to get Three New frigates
The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) decided to initiate the National Ship (MİLGEM) sixth, seventh, and eighth vessel projects as frigates.
Air
Modernisation
Modernising Turkish F-16s with Özgür Project?
Turkiye completed the last SSİK of 2022. There will be further modernisation efforts for Turkish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Air
Investment
Country
SSİK Initiates 25 New Projects
The last Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) of 2022 was held at the Presidential Complex, under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's chairmanship.
Air
Turkish A400Ms Trapped in Kyiv Returns Turkiye
Turkish Air Force A400M was seen en route to Turkiye in open flight tracking sources. After delivering Turkish supplies, the aircraft was trapped in Kyiv.
Air
F-39 is Operational
Brazil has passed an important milestone in the Gripen Programme. The aircraft, also known as F-39 in the country, became operational.
Navy / Maritime
ARES Shipyard Completed its Delivery to Oman ROPCG
ARES Shipyard delivered 14-off ARES 85 BOLD Fast Patrol Craft (FPC) to Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG).
Defence Politics
SSIK will be Held Today
The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) will be held at the Presidential Palace today. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will chair the meeting.
Land
Defence Minister Lambrecht Threatens to End the Puma IFV
The Ministry of Defence admitted that the Puma had once again become a non-starter for the Bundeswehr.
Space
Investment
L3Harris Technologies Acquires Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings
Aerojet Rocketdyne and L3Harris Technologies announced the signing of a definitive agreement for L3Harris to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for $58.
Weapon / Missile
MKE Deliveries Boran to Turkish Land Forces
Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi Inc (MKE Inc) has started delivering Boran towed howitzers to the Turkish Land Forces.
Air
Modernisation
Sweden Orders Upgrade of JAS 39 Gripen C/D Aircraft
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Saab have signed a contract to enhance the capability of the fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Navy advances distributed maritime operations with unmanned systems - The US Navy is accelerating integration of unmanned surface and underwater systems to support distri...
- 15:00 European defence planners increase focus on logistics resilience - European governments are investing in fuel storage, transport infrastructure and dispersed logistics...
- 15:00 China expands AI-enabled ISR capabilities across services - China is integrating artificial intelligence into ISR systems across air, naval and space domains to...
- 15:00 Japan strengthens integrated air and missile defence architecture - Japan is enhancing integration between radar systems, interceptors and command networks to improve r...
- 15:00 Autonomous underwater systems gain role in anti-submarine warfare - Navies are expanding use of autonomous underwater vehicles to support anti-submarine warfare through...
- 15:00 Counter-drone systems evolve toward network-centric architectures - Military organisations are increasingly integrating counter-UAS capabilities into network-centric co...
- 15:00 Hypersonic defence efforts focus on layered sensor integration - Defence agencies are developing layered sensor architectures combining radar, infrared and space-bas...
- 15:00 Distributed satellite constellations enhance battlefield connectivity - Military planners are deploying distributed satellite constellations to provide resilient communicat...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft redefine future air operations - Air forces are integrating collaborative combat aircraft into operational planning to extend sensing...
- 15:00 Industrial scalability becomes decisive factor in defence procurement - Governments are increasingly prioritising production scalability and delivery timelines when selecti...
