ASELSAN Mentions 200-Series Variant for KORKUT 35 mm SPAAG
ASELSAN’s 2025 activity report mentioned two new variants for the KORKUT 35 mm SPAAG, as KORKUT 240/35 and KORKUT 250/35, to be delivered under a contract.
Defence News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Air
E/W
Unmanned Systems
ASELSAN Completes Design Work on EW Systems for UAV SOJ
ASELSAN has completed the design work and continued production and testing for the electronic warfare systems to be used on UAVs for the UAV SOJ programme.
Air
E/W
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
ASELSAN’s UAV EW Pods Demonstrated in Naval Warfare Scenario
ANTIDOT 2-U/ES 100 support pod and ANTIDOT 2-U/EA 200 attack pod for UCAVs have been used in tandem against a shipborne radar during an exercise.
Air
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Delivers TOLUN with Smart Racks to Export Customers
ASELSAN has delivered TOLUN SDBs with SADAK-4T quad racks to export customers in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia in 2025, according to the activity report.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Teases New Multi-Role Missile for SAHA EXPO 2026
ROKETSAN shared a video for SAHA EXPO 2026, showing a new missile that is stated to be intended for use against asymmetric threats and low-altitude targets.
Land
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
HAVELSAN to Unveil BARKAN 3 Medium UGV at SAHA EXPO 2026
HAVELSAN will unveil the third iteration of its BARKAN Medium 1 class UGV as BARKAN 3 at the SAHA EXPO 2026 international defence exhibition next week.
Air
TUSAŞ Delivers First T625 GÖKBEY for the Turkish Army
TUSAŞ has delivered the first T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter configured for the needs of the Turkish Army, set to succeed the ageing fleet of UH-1 Huey helicopters.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Tests MIZRAK Long-Range Kamikaze UAV with Warhead
Baykar has announced the test of its third long-range kamikaze UAV type MIZRAK, sporting a modular design and a range of 1000 km, using a live warhead.
Land
Logistics
Expo and Air Show
KOLUMAN Enters SAHA EXPO 2026 with DERMAN 8x8 and KISRAK 4x4
KOLUMAN will display the DERMAN 8x8 multipurpose truck with armoured cabin and the KISRAK 4x4 high-mobility truck to navigate rough terrain at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Navy / Maritime
Pakistani Navy Commissions First Hangor-class Submarine
PNS Hangor diesel-electric submarine, the lead ship in a class of eight, built by China, has been commissioned into service in a ceremony held at Sanya.
Land
Investment
Otokar acquires Romanian plant for EU expansion
Otokar has signed a deal to acquire Automecanica SA in Romania, gaining control of an EU-based armoured vehicle production facility for future operations.
Air
Airbus Leaves the Door Open for HÜRJET/SAETA II LCA Variant
Airbus HÜRJET/SAETA II Programme Manager Raúl Rosino stated that HÜRJET/SAETA II advanced trainer for Spain might evolve towards a light combat aircraft role.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ERMAKSAN Launches Serial Production for THUNDERBOLT 40/70 T
ERMAKSAN has begun the serial production of the THUNDERBOLT 40/70 T 40 mm L70 dual-purpose naval gun with a low RCS cupola, to be present at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Air
Weapon / Missile
USAF Seeks an Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Programme
USAF’s FY2027 budget request for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) activities includes a complementary air-launched ballistic missile.
