Istif Frigate MoU Not Binding, Turkish MoD Clarifies
Turkish MoD says Istif-class frigate export MoU signed at DIMDEX 2026 is not binding and includes no delivery schedule, amid debate over naval planning.
DIMDEX News
Navy / Maritime
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
DIMDEX 2026: M23 Shows T-series Special Forces Submarine
Italian submarine builder known for small-sized designs, M23, displayed the T-series special forces delivery submarine alongside the C-series for Qatar.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Qatar's Coast Guard ULAQ USV Makes Debut at DIMDEX 2026
Qatar Emiri Coast Guard’s ULAQ 11 PSV USV fitted with 12.7 mm RCWS made its debut during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition held in Qatar’s capital, Doha.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
Expo and Air Show
TAIS and Barzan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Frigates
TAIS Shipyards and Qatari Barzan Holdings announced the signing of a MoU during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition, covering cooperation on frigate projects.
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN and Barzan sign DIMDEX deals to expand BARQ JV
Turkiye’s ASELSAN has signed multiple agreements with Qatar-based Barzan Holdings at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, expanding the scope of their joint venture BARQ.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM–Barzan Strengthens Unmanned Systems Capabilities in Doha
STM has signed an MoU with Barzan to collaborate on the joint production and development of advanced unmanned aerial systems and unmanned naval platforms.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Joins the DIMDEX 2026 Defence Exhibition at Doha
ROKETSAN is among the attendants from Türkiye in DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition held at Qatar’s capital Doha with its guided munitions and missile launchers.
Expo and Air Show
Savronik Opens to Export Markets
The Turkish Defence Company Savronik is open to export markets. It presented its products at DIMDEX in Qatar.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Leonardo Promotes AW-249 at DIMDEX
Italian Leonardo presented its new attack helicopter AW-249 at DIMDEX Qatar.
Land
Expo and Air Show
GDLS Presents the LAV-700 Desert Viper at DIMDEX
American General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) presented the wheeled armoured vehicle LAV-700 Desert Viper (8 x 8) at DIMDEX Doha.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
DEARSAN Signs New FAC Export Deal with Qatar
DEARSAN signed the Fast Attack Craft (FAC 50) supply contract for the needs of the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces at the DIMDEX fair.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Patria Showcases Acoustic Minesweeping Gear
Finnish Patria, known for its AMV family of armoured vehicles, displayed its acoustic minesweeping gear SONAC ACS in DIMDEX 2024.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Damen Reveals OPV2600 Design with Turkish Weapons
Dutch Damen unveiled the OPV2600 design at DIMDEX, which was configured for the Pakistani Navy with various weapons, including Turkish ones.
Modernisation
Expo and Air Show
Modernised VAB-Q 6x6 AFV Displayed at DIMDEX 2024
Qatar’s VAB-Q 6x6 armoured vehicle, modernised by ASELSAN and Qatari Barzan Holdings, is displayed at the DIMDEX 2024 exhibition.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
ARES Shipyard Unveils ARES 76 Corvette Details
ARES Shipyard announced at Qatar Dimdex the ARES 76 Corvette design it prepared for a foreign customer.
Ammunition
Barzan Presents ASELSAN’s LGK-82 as Barq
Qatar’s Barzan Holding presents ASELSAN’s laser-guided munition LGK-82 at Dimdex as Barq.
Global Defence Trend Brief
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- 12:00 Breaking Defense highlights Turkish one-way attack systems at SAHA 2026 - Breaking Defense reported that Turkish companies used SAHA 2026 to unveil multiple one-way attack sy...
- 12:00 Defense News spotlights ASELSAN’s autonomous warfare concept - Defense News reported that ASELSAN used SAHA 2026 to present a future warfare concept centred on aut...
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- 12:00 French strategic study identifies Türkiye as a rising European supplier - The Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique assessed Türkiye as one of the most notable new entrants...
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