STM Demonstrates Unmanned Teaming to Counter Drifting Mines
STM has demonstrated the teaming of the TOGAN scout UAV and KARGU kamikaze UAV with ASELSAN-SEFİNE MARLIN USV to neutralise drifting mines at a NATO event.
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Diehl Integrates Palletised IRIS-T SLM on F125 Frigates
German Diehl Defence announced the integration of a IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence launcher module on an F125 (Baden-Württemberg-class) frigate.
Air
Unmanned Systems
SAVX’s Modular MERKÜT FPV Kamikaze UAV Enters Inventory
Day/Night-capable MERKÜT FPV, developed by TİTRA’s subsidiary SAVX, has entered the inventory of the Turkish security forces and the serial production stage.
Land
Ammunition
General Atomics Tests 155 mm LRMP From M777 Howitzer
General Atomics announced the test of its new long-range 155 mm artillery round, Long-Range Manoeuvring Projectile (LRMP), from a M777 towed howitzer.
Air
Logistics
UK begins pre-delivery overhaul for TurAF’s 12 C-130Js
Turkiye receives Royal Air Force’s retired extended-fuselage C-130J-30 transport aircraft. The pre-delivery maintenance has begun in the United Kingdom .
Air
Bangladesh Air Force modernization clouded by uncertainty
Bangladesh’s Armed Forces Modernisation plans remain unclear amid conflicting reports of aircraft purchases, economic limits, and shifting regional alliances.
Navy / Maritime
ARES Shipyard cuts steel for first ARES 18 SAR Boat
ARES Shipyard announced that it has commenced production of the first ARES 18 Search and Rescue (SAR) Boat under a contract for 16 vessels to be built.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Saudi AKINCI UCAV Operators Graduate from the Training
Baykar announced the graduation of Saudi Air Force operators from the 21st training programme for AKINCI UCAV on social media, showing RSAF AKINCIs as well.
Weapon / Missile
Kacır; SOM-J achieves full engagement on sea target test
TÜBİTAK SAGE completes a new live-fire test with the SOM-J cruise missile, achieving full engagement against a surface target after a low-altitude sea-skimming.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sikorsky Introduces U-Hawk Unmanned Utility Helicopter
Following the tests with the MATRIX autonomy kit on the UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter for unmanned use, Sikorsky unveiled the U-Hawk as the finalised solution.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Italy’s €3.2B Drone Plan Hints at Baykar Partnership
Italy’s new air force defence plan allocates €3.2 billion for unmanned systems, with €2.4 billion for armed UAVs that may involve Leonardo-Baykar Aerospace.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Picks Leopard 1-Skyranger 35 Combo with Large Order
Ukraine has ordered Skyranger 35 SPAAGs for “three-digit million” Euros, for integration on Leopard 1 MBT hulls to bolster low altitude defence quickly.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Denizkurdu-I Exercise Showcases Türkiye’s Joint Naval Power
Turkiye concluded its annual and preplanned Denizkurdu-I/2025 naval exercise between 6-10 October across the Black Sea, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean seas.
Air
Germany initiates Eurofighter Tranche 5 production
Germany’s budget committee has approved the procurements of 20 new Eurofighter jets worth €3.75 billion, paving the way for the Tranche 5 production phase.
