Indonesia: T625 Gökbey’s First Export Destination?
Turkiye expects Indonesia to ink a deal for TUSAŞ’s T625 Gökbey utility helicopter, marking the export of Turkiye’s first indigenously designed helicopter.
Defence News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Ammunition
Ukraine Develops Light Polymer Belts for PK Machine Gun
To address the ammunition belt weight issue on PK-type machine guns in use, Ukraine has developed polymer belts that are lighter and cheaper than metal ones.
Navy / Maritime
STM Lays the Keel for Malaysia’s LMS Batch 2 Corvettes
STM held the keel laying ceremony for Malaysia’s future Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch 2 corvettes based on Ada-class corvettes in Istanbul Shipyard.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
The Tactical Ascent of Guided Rockets in Drone Warfare
As UAVs become eminent players in combat zones, laser-guided munitions like Roketsan’s Cirit may offer Turkiye a scalable solution for counter-UAS missions.
Country
Defence Politics
Trump Signs Order to Review Delayed Defence Projects
Trump ordered the review and potential cancellation of overbudgeted or delayed defence projects. The new approach may not match the nature of such projects.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB2T-AI Recovers From Spin Autonomously
Bayraktar TB2T-AI, the new version of Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV, successfully recovered from a body-axial spin autonomously in the recent test.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
ASELSAN Completes MEKO-class Frigate Modernisation
ASELSAN announced that it has completed the BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade Project by modernising 21 systems on TCG Oruçreis F245.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Lockheed Martin Halts Parts of TUHP due to US Sanctions
Citing ongoing CAATSA consequences on Turkish organisations and people, Lockheed Martin announced a partial suspension of its participation in the TUHP.
Communication
ASELSAN Exports Communication Systems Valued $158.6 Million
ASELSAN has notified the Public Disclosure Platform of a fresh export of military communications systems to a client in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) area.
Investment
Country
Greece Prepares its Roadmap to Develop its Defence Industry
Greece unveils 22 cutting-edge defence projects through Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation ELKAK, with focus on unmanned systems, AI and directed energy.
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Develops New Features for KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter
As the tests of the KIZILELMA unmanned fighter are ongoing with the third prototype, Baykar disclosed the development of various features for the next phases.
Ammunition
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
ANKA III Releases Super Şimşek in key test for OKU Concept
Turkish Aerospace’s stealth UCAV ANKA III launched the high-speed Super Şimşek UAV mid-flight, marking a milestone in the OKU (Autonomous Wingman) programme.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
TUSAŞ’s Aksungur UCAV performs tests with LGK-81 and LGK-82
Turkish Aerospace’s twin-engine Aksungur UCAV conducted two laser-guided bomb tests using TEI’s PD-170 national engine and precision kits developed by ASELSAN.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Turkish Tanker Fuels F-35A, Hinting at US Ties Thaw
Turkish KC-135 tanker aircraft’s refuelling of a Danish F-35A during the Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise might be another improvement in Turkish- US relations.
