TUSAŞ Delivers First T625 GÖKBEY for the Turkish Army
TUSAŞ has delivered the first T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter configured for the needs of the Turkish Army, set to succeed the ageing fleet of UH-1 Huey helicopters.
helicopter News
Air
Air
T625 GÖKBEY Receives Civilian Service Certification
T625 GÖKBEY has received its certification for civilian use from the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, paving the way for market expansion.
Air
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Russia Deploys 30 mm Airburst Rounds Against UAVs on Ka-52
Russian sources shared a footage of a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter engaging a Ukrainian UAV using 30 mm airburst ammunition from its 2A42 autocannon.
Air
Sensors
TUSAŞ's T925 Utility Helicopter Prototype Breaks Cover
A photo including the prototype of TUSAŞ T925 12-ton utility helicopter alongside T929 was shared by the Turkish MP Derya Yanık, who visited TUSAŞ facilities.
Air
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ and GAMI Sign MoU for T625 GÖKBEY’s Joint Production
TUSAŞ and Saudi Arabia’s state-owned GAMI have signed a MoU for the joint production of the T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter, paving the way for the first export.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ to Unveil New Helicopter and Kamikaze UAV in May
TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that a new kamikaze UAV and helicopter project will be unveiled in May 2026 at the SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Regulation-Friendly TS1400 Engine to Run on T625 GÖKBEY Soon
TEI CEO Mahmut F. Akşit stated that the TS1400 turboshaft engine with parts complying with regulations will run on T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopters soon.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Communication
UK Explores MUM-T Capability for AH-64 Attack Helicopters
The UK intends to develop/integrate UAVs to team up with its fleet of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters by providing ISR, electronic warfare, and strike support.
Air
Bangladesh, the New Customer of TUSAŞ’s T129 ATAK?
Bangladesh might have become a customer of the T129 ATAK lightweight attack helicopter of TUSAŞ with an order for six units, according to recent local reports.
Air
Germany to Provide Ukraine with Sea Lynx Helicopters
Germany, replacing Sea Lynx lightweight multirole helicopters with NH90 Sea Tiger medium utility helicopters, might donate the retired helicopters to Ukraine.
Air
Unmanned Systems
US Army Deploys Unmanned Black Hawk with MATRIX in Exercise
A US Army soldier used the control panel to command a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter fitted with the MATRIX kit during the Northern Strike 25-2 military exercise.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sikorsky Introduces U-Hawk Unmanned Utility Helicopter
Following the tests with the MATRIX autonomy kit on the UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter for unmanned use, Sikorsky unveiled the U-Hawk as the finalised solution.
Air
Homeland Security
France Sends H125M Helicopter and C-UAS Crews to Denmark
In response to the recent incursions by unknown UAVs, which have disrupted the civilian air traffic, France will send a H125M helicopter and C-UAS crews.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
China’s New Naval Unmanned Helicopter Makes Appearance
China unveiled its new unmanned helicopter that is fitted with various sensors and folding rotors for shipborne use during the 2025 Victory Day parade.
Air
Bilateral Relations
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.
Air
Morocco Receives the First AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Kingdom of Morocco officially received the first batch of AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, marking the first part of its 2020 purchase of 24 units.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Army accelerates fielding of next-generation air defence systems - The US Army is prioritising rapid deployment of integrated air and missile defence systems to counte...
- 15:00 European defence strategies shift toward long-term industrial mobilisation - European governments are aligning defence planning with sustained industrial mobilisation, focusing...
- 15:00 China expands unmanned combat aerial vehicle capabilities - China is advancing development and deployment of unmanned combat aerial vehicles to enhance strike,...
- 15:00 Japan strengthens integrated missile defence command systems - Japan is improving coordination between sensors, interceptors and command networks to enhance respon...
- 15:00 Autonomous underwater vehicles gain prominence in naval deterrence - Navies are expanding use of autonomous underwater vehicles for surveillance, mine countermeasures an...
- 15:00 Counter-drone systems evolve toward multi-layered engagement models - Military organisations are deploying layered counter-UAS systems combining electronic warfare, inter...
- 15:00 Hypersonic weapons drive development of global tracking networks - Defence agencies are investing in integrated global sensor networks to detect, track and respond to...
- 15:00 Military space operations shift toward resilient constellation models - Armed forces are adopting distributed satellite constellations to improve survivability and maintain...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft redefine future air combat concepts - Air forces are integrating autonomous collaborative aircraft into operational planning to extend rea...
- 15:00 Industrial scalability becomes decisive factor in defence acquisitions - Governments are increasingly prioritising suppliers with the ability to scale production rapidly and...
- 09:00 US Air Force advances next-generation ISR integration - The US Air Force is enhancing integration between airborne, space-based and ground ISR systems to en...
- 09:00 European militaries expand focus on civil-military infrastructure resilience - European governments are increasingly integrating civilian infrastructure such as energy grids and t...
- 09:00 China strengthens joint firepower coordination across services - China is improving coordination between missile forces, airpower and naval assets to enable rapid an...
- 09:00 Japan enhances distributed basing for air operations - Japan is investing in dispersed airfields and rapid deployment capabilities to maintain air operatio...
- 09:00 Autonomous systems expand role in maritime domain awareness - Navies are deploying networks of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to improve maritime doma...
- 09:00 Counter-drone systems move toward fully integrated defence networks - Military organisations are integrating detection, electronic warfare and interception systems into u...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence efforts prioritise global sensor coverage - Defence agencies are expanding global sensor coverage through satellites and ground systems to ensur...
- 09:00 Distributed space architectures become standard military approach - Armed forces are increasingly adopting distributed satellite constellations to enhance resilience an...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft expand into electronic warfare roles - Future autonomous wingman systems are being designed to perform electronic warfare, decoy and suppre...
- 09:00 Defence procurement increasingly driven by industrial capacity - Production scalability, supply chain resilience and delivery timelines are becoming decisive factors...
