The US Tests LRDR to Distinguish Actual Warheads and Decoys
The combined flight test at Clear Space Force Station demonstrated that the radar can distinguish actual warheads from decoys at a long distance.
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Russia Offers Su‑57 Source Codes to India in Strategic Bid
Russia proposes full source code access to Su‑57E for India’s MRFA tender, surpassing Western rivals with unprecedented transparency and technology transfer.
Weapon / Missile
Trump Announces 'Golden Dome' Missile Defence Shield Project
The US plans a massive layered system to counter global missile threats, including hypersonic and space-based attacks as Trump announces it as 'Golden Dome'.
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Engine and Transmission
Trump Announces the Development of F-55, a Twin-Engine F-35
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the development of a twin-engine derivative of the F-35 JSF, titled F-55, during his speech in Qatar’s capital, Doha.
Expo and Air Show
Spain's Defence and Aerospace Fair FEINDEF Opens Tomorrow
Turkiye will have the second-largest international presence at Spain's major defence and aviation fair FEINDEF, showcasing its strength with key firms.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Navy Tests Sea-Launched Hypersonic Missile System
Using a cold-gas launch technique at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the U.S. Navy has tested sea-based hypersonic missile which will be used by Army too.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Norway Receives All 52 F-35s and Unveils First JSM Missile
Norway has completed the delivery of 52 F-35 jets and received its first Joint Strike Missile (JSM), boosting national and NATO operational capabilities.
Weapon / Missile
Japan Shows Interest in Producing Mk70 Containerised VLS
Lockheed Martin and Japan are on the table for joint production of the newly fielded Mk70 Payload Delivery System (PDS), a containerised version of Mk41 VLS.
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Canada and Portugal Consider Gripen Amid F-35 Doubts
Saab said NATO members Canada and Portugal are reviewing the JAS 39 Gripen E/F as they reconsider their dedication to the US-made F-35A Lightning II fighter.
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Turkiye Pivots Towards F-35s, Slows F-16 Deal with the US
Turkish Air Force to form its future with stealth jets. Ankara may reroute $1.4bn F-16 payment to F-35 programme if readmitted under Trump administration.
Air
Bulgaria Gets Its First New-Built F-16 Block 70 Fighter
Marking a major turning point in Bulgaria's attempts to rebuild its air force, the country has received its first newly built F-16 Block 70 fighter plane.
Weapon / Missile
USN Cancels HALO Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile Programme
The U.S. Navy has pulled the lever on the HALO hypersonic cruise missile programme intended for carrier-based fighter jets because of costs running rampant.
Air
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Lockheed Martin Halts Parts of TUHP due to US Sanctions
Citing ongoing CAATSA consequences on Turkish organisations and people, Lockheed Martin announced a partial suspension of its participation in the TUHP.
Air
Thailand Pushes Saab Gripen E/F Discussions with Sweden
Thailand advances negotiations with Sweden to purchase the Gripen E/F while considering the F-16 Block 70/72 and the Rafale for its air force modernisation.
Air
Ammunition
The US Air Force Plans to Include LRASM in F-16 Aircraft
The US is boosting the anti-ship capability of its F-16s to improve maritime strike operations by including the long-range, autonomous LRASM missile.
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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.
