Bell Unveils MV-75 Tiltrotor Configuration for USMC Use
Bell has shown its MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor in a new configuration adapted for USMC use, sporting multiple armament provisions, including a nose gun.
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Air
Expo and Air Show
Air
Defence Politics
Airbus Spearheads Spain’s Industrial Force for HÜRJET/SAETA II
Airbus and TUSAŞ have formalised the industrial cooperation between Türkish and Spanish firms for the HÜRJETs to replace the F-5M advanced trainers of EdAE.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM to Display Its New UAV Systems at SAHA EXPO 2026
STM shared a teaser for UAVs to be unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2026, which were previously seen in an infographic covering the future unmanned platforms portfolio.
Land
Communication
Expo and Air Show
KAREL to Display 5G-Based Communication Architecture at SAHA
KAREL will display its family of 5G communication systems, including MOBAT, COM-BAT, and COM-LINE systems, at SAHA EXPO 2026 international defence exhibition.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
ASELSAN Demonstrates Mine Detection with DERİNGÖZ 100M/600
DERİNGÖZ 100M/600 UUVs’ detection against bottom and moored mines at different depths was tested, showing an important capability for the Turkish Navy.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Lockheed Martin Leaves the Bid for T-45 Replacement
Lockheed Martin has abandoned the tender of the US Navy to replace the T-45 Goshawk trainer fleet, leaving three contenders for the future naval trainers.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Japan Aims for Hypersonic Cruise Missile IOC in 2032
As a follow-up to the ongoing Type 25 SSM and Type 25 HGP hypersonic weapons, ATLA is planning to introduce a hypersonic cruise missile into the early 2030s.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN to Display Three New Products at SAHA EXPO 2026
ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that three new products, as well as other new products for naval use and Steel Dome, will be launched at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Tests KORKUT 100/25 SB C-UAS System with ATOM 25
ASELSAN shared the test video of its KORKUT 100/25 SB mobile C-UAS system fitted with a 25 mm autocannon firing ATOM 25 prefragmented airburst ammunition.
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026 to Triple the Volume of Export Deals
SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition will host 206 new products and 164 deals with $4 billion of the total for exports, representing a major leap from 2024’s expo.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM to Unveil Its New Product KUZGUN at SAHA EXPO 2026
STM’s new product, named KUZGUN, will be another unveiling at SAHA EXPO 2026 international defence exhibition to be held in İstanbul between May 5-9, 2026.
Navy / Maritime
ASFAT and TAIS Among Finalists in Thailand’s Frigate Bid
Turkish shipbuilders ASFAT and TAIS Shipyards are included in the shortlisted competitors for Thailand’s frigate acquisition programme covering one frigate.
Expo and Air Show
Otokar showcased COBRA II and ARMA 6x6 at DSA 2026
Otokar displayed armoured vehicles in Kuala Lumpur, aligning its portfolio with growing demand for mobile, protected land systems in the Asia-Pacific region.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Demonstrates Sivrisinek and K2 Kamikaze UAVs
Baykar shared a flight test involving a pack of K2 and the smaller Sivrisinek (Mosquito) kamikaze UAVs, both of which will be displayed at SAHA EXPO 2026.
