Morocco to get Delilah long-range air-to-surface missiles
Morocco is expected to install Delilah long-range air-to-surface missiles (cruise missiles) for the F-5 Tiger.
Defence News
Air
Modernisation
Sensors
USMC Tests RI&S’s APG-79(V)4 GaN-AESA Radar on F/A-18 Hornet
Raytheon announced that a pre-production version of the APG-79(V)4 AESAradar had completed its first flight on a USMC-operated F/A-18.
Bilateral Relations
Anti-Turkish Letter to the Congress
Seven organisations that oppose the sale of F-16 aircraft to Turkiye sent letters to the US Senate and House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committees.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkiye objects to Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkiye is not favouring two Baltic countries’ membership in NATO.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Turkish Air Force Commander visits the UK
Turkish Air Force Commander General Hasan Küçükakyüz visited the United Kingdom to discuss future aerial platforms between Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Engine and Transmission
Demir; Altay MBT will have an exclusive power pack
President of Defence Industries Professor İsmail Demir stated that Altay Main Battle Tank (MBT) engine tests continue.
Defence Politics
UK signs security pact with Sweden and Finland
The UK has agreed to mutual security pacts with Sweden and Finland, agreeing to come to their aid should either nation be attacked.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Expo and Air Show
G.A. Unveils MQ-9B STOL UAV
GA-ASI unveiled a new MQ-9B UAV variant at INDO PACIFIC 2022 expo in Australia; The MQ-9B STOL designed to operate from amphibious vessel decks.
Unmanned Systems
AeroVironment secures USD 18 million contract
The US Army has contracted California-based drone manufacturer AeroVironment to supply additional roaming munitions to Ukraine.
Air
Bilateral Relations
WSJ: Biden Asks to Approve Weapons Deal With Turkiye
Biden asked Congress to approve weapon sales to Turkiye which could set the stage for sale of F-16 jet fighters.
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ’ ANKA UAV to be Produced in Kazakhstan
TUSAŞ signed an export agreement with Kazakhstan for ANKA UAV last year. The contract required ANKA’s production in Kazakhstan.
Air
M-346 is certified as a trainer jet for F-16 and F-35
The Leonardo M-346 Master has been certified by the US USAF as a jet trainer for future F-16 and F-35 fighter pilots in Poland.
Expo and Air Show
Nurol Makina Hungary to participate in IDEB 2022 Exhibition
Nurol Makina Hungary, established by Nurol Makina, is participating the first exhibition at the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava, IDEB 2022.
Country
Does Russia transfer its forces to Ukraine?
According to Israel based Debka File, Russia abandons its bases in Syria and transfers its forces to Ukraine.
