Russia unveils AI-driven UAV Resistant to Electronic Jamming
Russia unveils Boomerang drones with AI target-lock systems that allow autonomous pursuit up to 1 km, immune to electronic jamming and loss of control links.
Defence News
E/W
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN and Egypt's AOI sign an MoU for UAV production
HAVELSAN and Egypt's AOI have signed an MoU to cooperate to make autonomous UAVs, which will provide the African market with high-tech, low-cost solutions.
Land
Brazil Shortlists Competitors for Tracked AFV Acquisition
Brazil has shortlisted the tracked AFVs for its acquisition programme involving IFVs and light tanks, with Turkiye's Otokar Tulpar making it to the list.
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
UK Blocks Israeli Officials from Attending DSEI 2025
The UK has barred Israeli government officials from DSEI25 over Gaza operations, though Israeli firms such as Elbit and Rafael may still attend independently.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Independence-class LCS Gets Palletised PAC-3 Launcher
Independence-class LCS, USS Montgomery (LCS 8), has been fitted with a M903 launcher for Patriot PAC-3 missiles without the trailer in a plug-and-play manner.
Navy / Maritime
Norway Opts for UK Type 26 Frigates in Record Deal
Norway has selected the UK as its frigate partner, opting for BAE’s Type 26 in its biggest defence deal, ensuring interoperability and industry offsets.
Navy / Maritime
The Royal Navy Suffers Reduced Operational Readiness
A former Royal Navy captain underlined a decline in the operational readiness of the surface fleet in various areas, like submarines and the support fleet.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
TB3 to be Commissioned on TCG Anadolu in September
TB3 starts operations on TCG Anadolu in September, while Akıncı UCAV production lines ramp up in Saudi Arabia; the very first deliveries planned for 2025.
Weapon / Missile
E/W
Leonidas HPeM Weapon Takes Down an UAV Swarm at Test
Leonidas HPeM weapon, developed to counter UAVs by damaging the electronics through high-power electromagnetics, has taken down 49 UAVs at once during a test.
Navy / Maritime
Fourth I-class Frigate on the Countdown for Launch
The fourth I-class multi-purpose frigate, TCG İçel (F-518), is nearing the launch, not long after the second and third ships, TCG İzmir and TCG İzmit.
Air
Engine and Transmission
F-35 Unit Price Passes $100m as Engine Costs Surge
The Pentagon’s Lot 18 deal with Pratt & Whitney sets F135 engine cost at $20m, up from $14–15m in Lot 17, pushing Lockheed Martin F-35A unit price past $100m.
Land
Weapon / Missile
The UK Embarks on Nightfall Low-Cost Ballistic Missile
The UK MoD announced its plans for the Nightfall ballistic missile to be used on existing M270 MLRS as a low-cost alternative to the upcoming PrSM missiles.
Navy / Maritime
India Selects German Type 214 for $8.4bn Sub Deal
India has decided to add six Air Independent Propulsion Type 214 for its P-75I submarine program to balance its nuclear goals with China's growing navy.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
MARLIN USV with ÇAKIR and VENOM LR Brings More Firepower
MARLIN USV fitted with ÇAKIR compact cruise missiles and VENOM LR 30x113 mm revolver cannon is set to offer a new level of firepower among the Turkish USVs.
