Anduril to Develop Solid Rocket Motor for US Army HIMARS
Anduril will produce a new rocket motor to boost HIMARS capacity for the US Army, aiming to reduce costs and increase range with its proprietary ALITEC fuel.
Defence News
Engine and Transmission
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Fires UAV-122 Aeroballistic Missile
Baykar’s Bayraktar TB3 STOL UCAV fired the laser-guided configuration of ROKETSAN’s UAV-122 aeroballistic missile, hitting a fixed sea target at 50 km range.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Taiwan Reveals Endeavor Manta Trimaran Hull Kamikaze USV
A new move from Taiwan to bolster its defensive capabilities against the PLAN involves a USV based on the notes taken from Ukraine and Taiwan’s capabilities.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Oshkosh Integrates GMLRS Artillery Rockets Into ROGUE-Fires
Oshkosh has revealed ROGUE-Fires missile carrier UGV, based on its JLTV 4x4 tactical vehicle, armed with six GMLRS artillery rockets from HIMARS and M270 MLRS.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
SSB Strengthens Its International Presence with New Attachés
SSB appoints new attachés to embassies in Saudi Arabia, Poland, Nigeria and the Philippines to advance military cooperation and defence industry ties.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Fidan Visits US to Discuss CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Return
After years of tension, Minister Fidan visits Washington to address easing CAATSA restrictions and revitalising Türkiye’s involvement in the F-35 development.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Patria Reveals 155 mm Coastal Defence Artillery System
Patria has revealed the prototype of the ARVE 155 mm coastal defence artillery system for the Finnish Navy’s mobile short-range coastal defence weaponry.
Unmanned Systems
Brazil Publishes RFP for Armed Tactical UAV Acquirement
Brazilian Army has published an RFP for the acquirement of three armed tactical UAVs, citing up to four munitions as armament and ITAR-free requirements.
Ammunition
Investment
Bilateral Relations
MKE and Polish Deputy MoD Discuss 155 mm ToT and Production
The Polish Government announced that a meeting between the MKE GM İlhami Keleş and Polish Deputy MoD Paweł Bejda took place regarding 155 mm ammunition ToT.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM Showcases Its Defence Solutions on Two Continents
Türkiye’s STM will exhibit its naval platforms and tactical mini UAV systems at two major international defence exhibitions in Brazil (LAAD) and Norway (UDT).
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
ROKETSAN Tests LEVENT Point Defence Missile from TCG Beykoz
The Turkish Navy’s TCG Beykoz (F-503) corvette was used for on-platform testing of ROKETSAN’s LEVENT point defence missile system, confirming predictions.
Land
Train Loaded with Armoured Vehicles Spotted in Netherlands
A telegram channel shared a train loaded with various armoured fighting vehicles from 4x4s to CV-90 tracked IFVs in the Netherlands before it moved out.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
TÜMOSAN Provides Marine Diesel Engine for ULAQ 35 Armed USV
TÜMOSAN stated in its 2024 Activity Report that ARES Shipyards’ ULAQ 35 armed USV to be delivered to the Turkish Navy is using TÜMOSAN’s marine engine.
Unmanned Systems
Kızılelma Unmanned Fighter Performs Sharper Turns in Test
Baykar’s unmanned fighter’s third prototype performed turns with high bank angles in the Afterburner Assisted Takeoff-Maneuvering System Identification test.
