ASELSAN Oğulbey Technology Base as Steel Dome’s Foundation
ASELSAN has announced the beginning of the Oğulbey Technology Base to provide the required production, research, and development activities for Steel Dome IADS.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
Trump Says He will Rename Pentagon as ‘Department of War’
President Trump has announced plans to rename the Department of Defense as the “Department of War,” as that the new title better reflects America’s posture.
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
BAE Systems Continues IIR Seeker Deliveries for THAAD
BAE Systems announced the delivery of the 1000th imaging infrared (IIR) seeker for THAAD’s anti-ballistic missiles to the manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Ground-Based Mock Deck for MUGEM-Based Aircraft
The ground test facility to replicate the deck of the MUGEM aircraft carrier for the takeoff/landing tests of aircraft in development is under construction.
Air
Saab Seals Gripen E/F Fighter Jet Deal with Thailand
Sweden has signed a deal to deliver four Gripen fighters to Thailand, strengthening RTAF modernisation efforts and boosting Saab’s shares by 3 per cent.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
US Deploys 10 F-35s to the Republic of Korea, Pyongyang Furious
The US has stationed ten F-35 stealth fighters at Kunsan Air Base for joint drills with the Republic of Korea, drawing sharp condemnation from North Korea.
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Unveils Long-Range Neptune Cruise Missile Variant
Ukraine has unveiled the enlarged variant of its R-360 Neptune anti-ship cruise missile with a longer range and possibly expanded land attack capabilities.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
AIM-174B Long-Range BVRAAM in Northern Edge 2025 Exercise
The U.S. Navy has fielded the AIM-174B long-range BVRAAM on a F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter during the Northern Edge 2025 joint exercise held in Alaska.
Country
Unmanned Systems
Renault again accused of Betraying France in Defence
Renault’s potential role in producing drones for Ukraine has unsettled its workforce, reviving memories of its controversial wartime collaboration with Nazis.
Navy / Maritime
Pakistan Launches Third Hangor-Class Submarine PNS Mangro
Pakistan has launched its third Hangor-class submarine, PNS Mangro, in Wuhan. This is part of the country's biggest naval purchase program ever with China.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bayraktar TB2T-AI Armed UAV Reaches 40023 ft Altitude
Bayraktar TB2’s upgraded variant TB2T-AI has broken its altitude record by reaching 40023 ft, surpassing similar-sized armed UAVs and matching larger UCAVs.
Air
Analysis
China’s Compound Coaxial Helicopter Prototype Breaks Cover
After the maiden flight of China’s tiltrotor, another high-speed rotorcraft prototype as a compound coaxial helicopter similar to S-97 made its appearance.
Unmanned Systems
FPV Drone Brings Down Colombian Police Black Hawk, 12 Dead
An explosive-laden FPV drone used by a cocaine-trafficking militia downed a Police UH-60 near Amalfi, killing 12 and exposing gaps in rotary-wing defence.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
ŞİMŞEK-K with RATO Capability Hits Target with Warhead
The new version of TUSAŞ’s ŞİMŞEK UAV, ŞİMŞEK-K, hit a ground target with a warhead after its first takeoff test using rocket assist instead of a catapult.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 09:00 US Air Force expands autonomous mission planning capabilities - The US Air Force is investing in autonomous mission planning tools designed to accelerate operationa...
- 09:00 European militaries prioritise protection of critical infrastructure - European defence planners are increasing efforts to protect energy facilities, communications networ...
- 09:00 China strengthens multi-domain reconnaissance architecture - China continues integrating satellites, drones, maritime patrol assets and ground sensors into a bro...
- 09:00 Japan expands munitions storage and dispersal network - Japan is investing in new ammunition storage facilities and dispersal concepts to improve resilience...
- 09:00 Autonomous maritime surveillance gains momentum worldwide - Navies are increasingly adopting autonomous maritime surveillance systems to provide persistent cove...
- 09:00 Counter-drone programmes focus on defeating mass attacks - Military organisations are prioritising counter-UAS systems capable of handling large-scale drone at...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence drives demand for persistent sensor coverage - Defence agencies are accelerating investment in persistent tracking networks to improve detection an...
- 09:00 Military space architectures shift toward distributed constellations - Armed forces are increasingly favouring distributed satellite constellations over a small number of...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft become central to future airpower - Air forces are increasingly viewing collaborative combat aircraft as a core element of future airpow...
- 09:00 Production resilience emerges as key defence export advantage - The ability to sustain production, deliver rapidly and expand output during crises is becoming a maj...
