Israeli Firms Forbade from Dutch Defence Expo NEDS
Israeli defence companies will not be permitted to attend NEDS 2025 exhibition in Rotterdam, with organisers citing “security and organisational reasons.
Defence News
Expo and Air Show
Navy / Maritime
Air
SNC Unveils Twin-Engine Freedom Jet for US Navy Trainer Bid
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has introduced its twin-engined Freedom jet trainer as a contender to replace the US Navy’s ageing T-45 Goshawk fleet.
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
Unmanned Systems
USMC’s MQ-72C Cargo UAV Demonstrator Flies Autonomously
MQ-72C Aerial Logistics Connector’s demonstrator for USMC, developed in a cooperation between Airbus and Shield AI, performed its first autonomous flight.
Air
India Expands Fighter Fleet with Tejas and Rafale Moves
India has cleared the purchase of 97 Tejas Mk-1A jets while also pushing for 114 Rafales, combining local production with imports to strengthen its air power.
Defence Politics
Türkiye to host 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara,7–8 July
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that leaders will meet on 7–8 July 2026, underlining Turkiye’s role on NATO’s southern and Black Sea lines.
Weapon / Missile
TRLG-122 Guided Artillery Rocket Now Available to Pickups
In the new test, ROKETSAN’s TRLG-122 122 mm laser-guided artillery rocket was fired from a pickup for the first time, successfully hitting the sea target.
Unmanned Systems
Japan Tests TB2 UAVs as Defence Minister Visits Türkiye
While trials the Bayraktar TB2, Minister Gen Nakatani visited Ankara for cooperation and tech-sharing talks as TB2 UAV evaluations continue back in Japan.
Air
China’s Lightweight Tiltrotor Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight
The first manned tiltrotor aircraft from China that appears identical to the Italian Leonardo AW609 in terms of size has been spotted performing flight tests.
Air
Logistics
Sikorsky Starts Assembling Israel’s CH-53K Pere Fleet
U.S. Sikorsky has started assembling 12 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters. The helicopters will be delivered in 2028 to replace the previous Yas'ur fleet.
Land
China’s Next-Generation Light Tank ZTZ-201 Breaks Cover
Chinese social media users have shared various images of the PLAAF’s new light tank ZTZ-201, introducing a hybrid powerpack and new protection measures.
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Produces Flamingo Long-Range Cruise Missile
A photo from the production line of Ukraine’s new cruise missile, Flamingo, featuring an extreme size and a range of 3000 km, was recently shared in the media.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
Greece Eyes SAFE Loan for Fourth FDI-class Frigate Purchase
Athens may use EU SAFE loans to buy a fourth French FDI frigate, raising debate over whether funds meant to counter Russia should finance Greek-Turkish rivalry.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Country
U.S. Accused of Embedding Trackers in AI Chip Exports
Reuters reports U.S. embeds hidden tracking devices in AI chip shipments to enforce export curbs, while Türkiye secures privileged access through Taiwan deal.
Bilateral Relations
Senegal Seeks to Enhance Cooperation with Turkish Industry
Senegal’s visits and talks with the Turkish defence firms and authorities, including ASELSAN, signal an intent to take the cooperation to an industrial level.
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...
