Indian Navy Takes Delivery of the Vikrant
The Indian Navy received its Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant from her builder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Land
Unmanned Systems
ASFAT Continues MEMATT Deliveries to Azerbaijan
Turkish Defence Ministry company ASFAT Inc continues its Mechanical Mine Clearing Vehicles MEMATT deliveries to Azerbaijan.
Air
NATO’s A330 MRTT Fleet to Grow
The NSPA has handed over two more A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) unit.
Air
Investment
Turkish Aerospace Invests in Radar Cross Test Bed
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) is investing substantially in carrying out Radar Cross-Section (RCS) tests to develop aerial platforms.
Air
Bilateral Relations
CAATSA Prevents the Philippines from Buying Mi-17 helicopter
The Philippines has cancelled a deal worth $227 million to purchase 16 Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopters from Russia for the PAF due to CAATSA restrictions.
Weapon / Missile
German howitzers in Ukraine are showing signs of wear
According to Spiegel, some of the Panzerhaubitzen PzH-2000 155mm Howitzers need repairs after intensive fighting.
Navy / Maritime
Israel offers Tamandaré frigates (MEKO A100) to Greece
The IAI offers four vessels based on the design of the MEKO A100 with the armament of the Israeli Sa'ar 6 corvette to the Hellenic Navy.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
US Navy's unmanned mine countermeasure system received IOC
The US Navy's Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for an unmanned surface platform.
Air
Tension Rises with Taiwan, PLA Sends YU-20 combat training
The YU-20, China's next-generation aerial tanker, has begun combat readiness training, to increase Air Force's long-range operational capabilities.
Land
IISS: French Defence Export Focus on Aerospace
IISS published a report to examine French defence exports. The work underlines the success in aerospace and naval industry while failing in armoured vehicles.
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
Nigeria is Looking for Cooperation with Turkiye
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is looking to collaborate with the Turkish Air Force (TurAF), the Force announced on its official account.
Country
Otokar doubled its Turnover in the First Six Months
Otokar doubled its turnover in the first half of the year, increasing by 37 per cent to TL 543 million, compared to the same period of the previous year.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Armenia to buy armed UAV from India
According to Indian local media, an Armenian defence delegation has visited India to explore the possibility of purchasing an Indian-made Armed UAV.
Navy / Maritime
India Receives two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from the US
The Indian Navy has received two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, the first of 24 on order. The helicopters were transported on a USAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
