ROKETSAN Shares Multi-Purpose Munition Before IDEF25
Before the IDEF25 defence exhibition, ROKETSAN gave a peek into a rather unique looking munition described as being multi-purpose and having high speed.
Defence News
Ammunition
Expo and Air Show
Air
Defence Politics
Expo and Air Show
UK Finds Path Around German Block on Eurofighter for Turkiye
Ahead of IDEF, the Kensington Treaty signals that the United Kingdom is ready to overcome Germany’s long-standing block on Eurofighter exports to Turkiye.
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
ASSAN to Exhibit 1000 hp Hybrid Powerpack in IDEF25
ASSAN General Manager Gürcan Okumuş stated that the firm will exhibit its hybrid powerpack for military vehicles, putting out 1000 hp of power in IDEF25.
Space
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN’s Fourth IDEF25 Teaser Video Shows an SLV
The new teaser from ROKETSAN’s social media accounts shows not a missile but a space launch vehicle (SLV) for the IDEF25 international defence exhibition.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
FNSS MAV Amphibious Vehicle Gets an Armament Upgrade
FNSS MAV amphibious vehicle for the Turkish Navy has gotten new armament options as ÇAKA remote-controlled weapon system's anti-tank missile fitted variants.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Titra to Display Pars UAV’s VTOL-Capable Variant in IDEF25
Titra will display the VTOL-capable variant of its Pars UAV developed for field-level ISR operations during IDEF25 defence exhibition to be held in Istanbul.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
IDEF25: ROKETSAN’s Teaser for Upcoming Underwater System
On the countdown to the IDEF25 international defence exhibition to be held in Istanbul, ROKETSAN posted a third teaser for an underwater-launched weapon system.
Navy / Maritime
Romania Announces TCG Akhisar OPV Acquisition from Turkiye
The Romanian MoD stated to journalists that the Turkish Hisar-class OPV TCG Akhisar (P-1220) will be acquired to fill the gap of a modern patrol ship quickly.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Teases Second Missile to be Debuted in IDEF25
On the countdown to IDEF25 international defence exhibition to be held in Istanbul, ROKETSAN teased another new missile that appears to use a ramjet engine.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Teases New Missile as a Prelude to IDEF25
ROKETSAN shared a video teasing a new missile to make its debut during the IDEF25 17th International Defence Industry Fair to be held in Istanbul next week.
Weapon / Missile
Leonardo Unveils 120 mm VULCANO Round and New L55 Gun
Italian Leonardo has unveiled the future armament for its tanks and fire support vehicles as a 120 mm L55 smoothbore gun and 120 mm VULCANO guided shell.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
The U.S. Navy Embarks on Modular Torpedo Launchers
The FY2026 budget for the U.S. Navy includes funding for the development of a containerised launcher for Mk48 heavyweight torpedoes intended for USVs.
Defence Politics
Expo and Air Show
EU Envoy Breaks Ground with First IDEF Defence Fair Visit
EU Ambassador to Ankara Thomas Ossowski will attend IDEF for the first time, reflecting Brussels’ growing interest in Türkiye’s expanding defence role.
Air
Expo and Air Show
BAE Systems Signals Confidence Ahead Of Eurofighter Deal
With IDEF approaching, British officials express strong optimism about a Typhoon sale to Türkiye, as recent high-level meetings in Ankara raise expectations.
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