SpaceX Sends Crew-10 to Replace Stranded ISS Astronauts
SpaceX has launched Crew-10 to the ISS, to replace two NASA astronauts who were stranded for nine months due to technical failures in Starliner capsule.
Defence News
Space
Air
Bilateral Relations
Canada Reevaluates F-35 Purchase Given US Political Tensions
As Germany advocates anti-F-35 campaigns and Portugal investigates other fighter alternatives, Canada reevaluates its F-35 purchase amid US concerns.
Navy / Maritime
Taiwan Picks XTR-102A2 RCWS as TLF’s Patrolling Weapon
Taiwanese Light Frigate (TLF) will use NCSIST’s XTR-102A2 20 mm RCWS using a pair of T-75 20x102 mm revolver cannons for patrol missions in shallow waters.
Unmanned Systems
Communication
Kalkan VTOL UAV Communicates Through Bayraktar TB2’s Relay
In a recent test, TB2 armed UAV was used as a communications relay for the Kalkan VTOL UAV, which was designed to perform ISR missions to extend coverage.
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT3 Takes Off Using Afterburner
Following a series of ground tests for the afterburner mode, Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter’s third prototype, PT3, took flight utilising the afterburner.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Armenia Moves From Conflict Towards Peace and Stability
Armenia moves past disputes and prioritises regional peace, diplomacy, and economic cooperation in the Caucasus, strengthening ties with its neighbours.
Country
Bridge Laying Ships: China Tries New Ways for Shore Landings
China is building barge ships capable of deploying long bridges for direct access to coastal roads and bypass obstacles for its amphibious operations.
Navy / Maritime
Navantia Begins Second Saudi Corvette at San Fernando
Navantia has begun work on the second Saudi corvette, just three months after the first, under a contract for three ships, strengthening local industry.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Lisbon Rejects F-35 Purchase Amid Geopolitical Concerns
Portugal rules out F-35 acquisition, citing fears over US policy shifts and software restrictions signalling a possible shift to European alternatives.
Land
Armour for Exported JLTV 4x4 Vehicles Turn Out Defective
Evraz North America Inc.’s armour plates produced for Oshkosh’s exported JLTVs were reported to have bypassed important ballistic tests before delivery.
Air
Investment
Brazilian Embraer to Set up Poland's KC-390 Assembly Line
The Brazilian aeronautical business Embraer disclosed their intention to construct a production line for Poland's KC-390 military transport aircraft.
Investment
ASELSAN and SSB Sign Land Vehicles Payload Contract
ASELSAN stated at KAP that it signed an agreement with the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) valuing EUR 36 million to procure land vehicle payloads.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
MURAD 100-A AESA Radar on Akıncı UCAV Locks on Targets
ASELSAN’s MURAD 100-A AESA radar for fighters and UCAVs, integrated into Akıncı UCAV, achieved locks on multiple targets during the second flight test.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Türkiye Receives Response to Eurofighter Typhoon Request
Türkiye has received a response to its request for a price proposal from the United Kingdom and BAE Systems for the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
