Brazil’s SIATT Develops a New Cruise Missile Family
Brazilian local media’s video with SIATT shows a new family of cruise missiles of different sizes, hinting at multiple developments for all service branches.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Navy / Maritime
Air
Weapon / Missile
French Navy Rafale Tests ASMPA-R Nuclear Cruise Missile
Following the entry into service with the Air Force, a French Navy Rafale-M fighter tested the ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear cruise missile, an upgrade of ASMP-A.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Defence Politics
NATO Pulls Post as Greece Mislabels Orion 2025 Drill
Greece tagged NATO in the Orion 2025 drill. After TurDef asked about the claim, NATO deleted its post, admitting error and exposing the move to readers.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
Nuclear Submarine as the Next Strategic Expansion for Japan?
Japan making moves to expand the strategic capabilities of its military - particularly JMSDF- is considering the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.
Air
Unmanned Systems
TİTRA and SSB Sign Deal to Supply DUMRUL Armed RUAV
TİTRA’s DUMRUL lightweight armed RUAV will be supplied to another branch of the Turkish Armed Forces from stocks, following a deal signed with the SSB.
Land
Polish Army Penalises Jelcz Over Delayed Truck Deliveries
The Armaments Agency confirmed delays in Jelcz military truck deliveries under Poland’s modernisation plan and imposed fines exceeding PLN 10 million.
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
General Dynamics NASSCO to construct new U.S. Navy Oilers
General Dynamics NASSCO received a $1.7 billion contract to construct two (T-AO 215 and T-AO 216) John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers for the US Navy.
Country
ASELSAN Signs €1.12 Billion Deal for Air Defence Systems
The Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) awarded ASELSAN €1.12 billion worth of new air defence contract which will be delivered between 2027 and 2030.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Nusret 2025: Turkish Navy’s Competency in MCM Part II
The Turkish Navy demonstrated its capacity to independently address the mine threat in the Black Sea during the Nusret 2025 naval Exercise at Soros Gulf.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Nusret 2025: Turkish Navy’s Competency in MCM Part I
The Turkish Navy demonstrated its capacity to independently address the mine threat in the Black Sea during the Nusret 2025 naval Exercise at Soros Gulf.
Land
Italy signs Lynx KF41 deal it had already decided to buy
Italy had chosen the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 before trials began in early 2025; the November signature merely formalises a decision made months earlier.
Engine and Transmission
Kale Jet Engines Develops 1200 N and 400 N Class Turbojets
Kale Group Deputy CEO Osman Okyay stated that Kale will expand its portfolio, including smaller and/or more durable turbojet engines, during an interview.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Leonardo CEO Details Joint Production for Baykar’s UAVs
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani gave details on the production of Baykar’s TB2, TB3, AKINCI, and KIZILELMA UAVs at three facilities under the LBA Systems JV.
Weapon / Missile
Philippines deploys first BrahMos antiship missile battery
The Philippines has officially put its BrahMos coastal defence system into service, extending the Marine Corps’ reach to disputed waters near Scarborough Shoal.
