Russia delays Checkmate fighter production
Russia’s Checkmate aircraft delays at least one year, according to Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov. Rostec produces stealth Su-57 and Checkmate.
Defence News
Air
Expo and Air Show
Defence Politics
Turkiye negotiates Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO
Turkish authorities leaked their wish list to the public for the lifting of Finland and Sweden’s veto on NATO membership.
Defence Politics
Finland and Sweden submit NATO membership applications
Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO at allied headquarters, motivated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and kicking off a process.
Navy / Maritime
Qatar's Cadet Training Ship, the AL SHAMAL Departed from ADIK
ADIK announced today the departure of the second ship of the Armed Cadet Training Project for Qatar, QTS 92 AL SHAMAL.
Weapon / Missile
India Tests New BrahMos-A Missile from Su-30MKI Aircraft
The Extended-Range (ER) variant of India's air-launched BrahMos-A missile has hit its designated target.
Expo and Air Show
Land
Nurol Makina to participate in BDSA 2022 Exhibition
Nurol Makina participates in BDSA Exhibition 2022 held at ROMAERO Aerospace Complex. This is the third BDSA exhibition for Nurol Makina.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
UK Tested Maritime HERON
IAI and British 2Excel Aviation have conducted a demonstration of IAI's Maritime HERON UAS in a variety of scenarios.
Air
Taiwan Hopes to Introduce its New Fighter Jets Next Year
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence hopes to introduce its new fighter jet. Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation will conduct the work.
Unmanned Systems
RAAF gets seven additional “Ghost Bat” UAVs
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will receive an additional seven MQ-28A “Ghost Bat” loyal wingman drones.
Country
SSB President Demir announced the 2021 sector with figures
President of SSB Demir spoke at the opening of the 4th Defence Industry Meetings organised in cooperation with the Istanbul Chamber of Industry and SAHA.
Air
ROK to acquire Bell 505 helicopters for basic flight training
Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a $132M helicopter deal with US firm Bell Textron Asia to acquire 40 Bell 505 helicopters for basic flight training.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Air Force Conducts Hypersonic Weapon Test
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress released an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon, or ARRW, off the Southern California coast on May 14.
Defence Politics
Sweden and Finland Announce their Wish to Join NATO
Following the Finnish government’s decision to apply for NATO Membership, the Swedish government has followed the same route.
Air
TUSAŞ Acquires Three Cessna jets
TUSAŞ will acquire three business jets from the Textron Company. The US based Textron company announced the development from its Twitter account.
