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Baykar Shows Automatic Landing System for Bayraktar TB3
Navy / Maritime Air Unmanned Systems

Baykar Shows Automatic Landing System for Bayraktar TB3

Baykar has shared the footage of the automatic landing system developed for TCG Anadolu LHD (L-400) and Bayraktar TB3 UCAV in action under extreme weather.

Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs Show Kill Chain with Munitions and USV
Navy / Maritime Air Unmanned Systems

Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs Show Kill Chain with Munitions and USV

Two Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs taking off from the Turkish Navy’s TCG Anadolu (L400) LHD displayed a coordinated attack with munitions and relay to ALBATROS-S USV.

Type 076 LHD with EMALS Catapult Begins Sea Trials
Navy / Maritime

Type 076 LHD with EMALS Catapult Begins Sea Trials

China’s Type 076 LHD Sichuan, which incorporates an EMALS catapult and arresting gear for UCAVs, has begun its sea trials a year after its launch in late 2024.

Spain Discloses Plans for Catapult-Fitted Aircraft Carrier
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Spain Discloses Plans for Catapult-Fitted Aircraft Carrier

With the retirement of the EAV-8B Harrier II approaching and no apparent plans for F-35B, Spain has announced the plans for a catapult-fitted aircraft carrier.

Indonesia orders from Turkiye Bayraktar TB3 and Akıncı UCAVs
Unmanned Systems

Indonesia orders from Turkiye Bayraktar TB3 and Akıncı UCAVs

Following President Erdoğan's visit to Indonesia, Indonesia has ordered Bayraktar TB3 and Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs from Baykar).

Indonesia to Upgrade Its Fleet with an Aircraft Carrier
Navy / Maritime

Indonesia to Upgrade Its Fleet with an Aircraft Carrier

To improve its defensive capacity, the Indonesian Navy investigates building an aircraft carrier along with its Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD) ships plans.

China Launches Type 076 Sichuan LHD Fitted with a Catapult
Navy / Maritime

China Launches Type 076 Sichuan LHD Fitted with a Catapult

Type 076, as a larger follow-up to the Type 075 LHD, was launched and named Sichuan with a ceremony. Type 076 is a hybrid solution with its EMALS catapult.

Italy's New LHD Trieste Enters Service
Navy / Maritime

Italy's New LHD Trieste Enters Service

The Italian Navy has commissioned its newest LHD ITS Trieste (L-9890) with the capability to operate helicopters and F-35B STOVL fighters.

China Conducts Naval Exercise with Two Aircraft Carriers
Navy / Maritime Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

China Conducts Naval Exercise with Two Aircraft Carriers

Chinese media has published footage from a naval exercise where Shandong and Liaoning carriers' carrier strike groups joined.

Ship Deployed UAV on the Way
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Ship Deployed UAV on the Way

Turkish Defence Ministry (MSB) plans to have “Ship Deployed UAV” for future navy requirements. The ministry's 2022 performance report indicate the plan.

French Navy’s LHD Dixmude Visits Indonesia
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

French Navy’s LHD Dixmude Visits Indonesia

French Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Dixmude L9015, visited Indonesia to boost bilateral defence relations.

G.A. Unveils MQ-9B STOL UAV
Navy / Maritime Ammunition Expo and Air Show

G.A. Unveils MQ-9B STOL UAV

GA-ASI unveiled a new MQ-9B UAV variant at INDO PACIFIC 2022 expo in Australia; The MQ-9B STOL designed to operate from amphibious vessel decks.

Turkey may launch Aircraft Carrier Programme with Spain
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Turkey may launch Aircraft Carrier Programme with Spain

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon held a joint news conference.