Japan Shows Launcher Truck for Hypersonic Glide Weapon
The launcher truck with two canisters for Japan’s new hypersonic glide weapon HGVP, which has been test-fired, was seen on a Japanese Telegram channel.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Set to Receive the SPY-6 Radar
Raytheon announced the deal for SPY-6 AESA radar family, which includes the upgrade of Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyers by the radar’s integration.
Air
Logistics
Turkiye Weighs MRTT and KC-46A to Replace KC-135 Fleet
Turkiye is looking at Airbus MRTT and Boeing KC-46A tankers to replace its refuelling fleet. The decision will be based on operational and political concerns.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Spain Cancels €285 Million Spike LR2 Contract with Rafael
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has officially cancelled a €285 million deal for Spike LR2 with the Spanish unit of Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Russia introduces Telegram guided drones into warfare
Russia guides drones via Telegram media platform to bypass Ukrainian electronic warfare, UAS Vision webpage claims, blurring legal lines and escalating risks.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Container-Based Weapons: A New Paradigm in Military Strategy
Container-based weapons cover strike capabilities while blurring distinctions between civilian and military targets, raising legal and strategic dilemmas.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
UK to Build 12 Nuclear Submarines Amid Russia Tension
The UK has announced a big review of its military plans, which includes building up to 12 nuclear-powered submarines with conventional weapons for the RN.
Navy / Maritime
Türkiye Launches Third Reis-Class Submarine TCG Muratreis
The Turkish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially announced the launch of the TCG MURATREİS, the third submarine of the Reis-class (Type 214TN) fleet.
Country
May Export Dip Fails to Derail Türkiye’s Defence Surge
Exports from defence industry dipped 24% in May to $742 million, while the total for January to May rose to $2.98 billion, establishing a new industry record.
Investment
Defence Politics
Analysis
Contradiction Between Objective and Method in SAFE Project
When looking at its aims, how it plans to use its resources, and how likely it is to work, the EU's SAFE seems to be influenced by political aspirations.
Air
Ammunition
CATIC Reveals Independent Pylon/Fire Control System
CATIC has unveiled its aircraft-independent weapons pylon with onboard navigation system and fire control system for quick integration of Chinese munitions.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
China Expands Influence Towards Iran Through Railway
Train that arrived in Iran using the new railway represents not only an alternative route for Iran but also an opportunity for China to expand its influence.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkiye and U.K. Discuss Areas of Cooperation in Security
Turkish MoD and senior U.K. officials held a meeting to discuss possible areas of cooperation regarding defence and regional security in the MENA region.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Greek Cyprus Receives Armed H145M Helicopter from Airbus
Greek Cyprus has received its first Airbus H145M armed light helicopter, fitted with laser-guided 70 mm rockets and Israeli SPIKE ER2 anti-tank missiles.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Army accelerates deployment of next-generation air defence network - The US Army is expanding deployment of integrated air and missile defence networks that connect mult...
- 15:00 European nations expand military mobility infrastructure projects - European governments are investing in rail, bridge, port and logistics upgrades to improve the rapid...
- 15:00 China advances long-endurance unmanned maritime operations - China continues expanding the use of long-endurance unmanned systems for maritime surveillance and r...
- 15:00 Japan increases domestic missile manufacturing investments - Japan is expanding industrial capacity for missile production to support larger inventories of stand...
- 15:00 Undersea infrastructure protection emerges as strategic mission - Navies and governments are increasing investment in surveillance systems and autonomous vehicles des...
- 15:00 Counter-drone technologies increasingly emphasise affordability - Military planners are prioritising low-cost interception methods to counter mass drone attacks witho...
- 15:00 Hypersonic tracking architectures gain momentum worldwide - Major defence powers are accelerating development of integrated radar and satellite-based tracking n...
- 15:00 Military logistics automation becomes a major modernisation theme - Armed forces are investing in autonomous resupply vehicles, robotic warehousing and AI-assisted logi...
- 15:00 Collaborative autonomy expands across military domains - Defence organisations are increasingly exploring groups of autonomous systems operating cooperativel...
- 15:00 Industrial surge capacity becomes a strategic defence metric - Governments are increasingly evaluating defence suppliers on their ability to rapidly scale producti...
- 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...
