Spain has finalized a landmark €2.6 billion ($3.06 billion) agreement covering procurement of 30 units of Türkiye’s advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft Hürjet, a senior official announced on Monday. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), the developer of Hürjet, and European aerospace giant Airbus signed a cooperation accord in July as part of the procurement […]
Two prototypes of the Turkish unmanned combat aircraft, Bayraktar kizilelma, have successfully executed the world’s first fully autonomous close-formation flight by jet-powered drones, Turkish defense giant Baykar announced on Sunday. This groundbreaking achievement represents a major milestone in global aviation history, as no other nation has publicly demonstrated autonomous close-formation flying by unmanned fighter-class aircraft. […]
Turkiye has successfully completed a critical acceptance firing test of the mass-produced Hisar-A air defense missile, achieving a direct hit on a high-speed target and marking another significant milestone in strengthening the country’s comprehensive layered air defense architecture under the Steel Dome (Çelik Kubbe) system. The Hisar-A low-altitude air defense system demonstrated exceptional accuracy during […]
On December 18, German defense contractor Rheinmetall announced the delivery of the first Skynex air defense system to the Italian Army, marking a significant enhancement in Italy’s short-range air defense capabilities. The system, equipped with the sophisticated 35mm Revolver Gun Mk.3, will be integrated into the Air Defense Artillery Command stationed in Sabaudia. With this […]
The UK Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed that manufacturing of the Challenger 3 main battle tank will not commence according to a predetermined timetable and will proceed exclusively after successful completion of comprehensive performance trials. According to recent parliamentary disclosures, this decision represents a fundamental shift toward performance-validated production rather than deadline-driven manufacturing. UK […]
Very recently, Exercise BARRACUDA-XIII was undertaken by Pakistan from 9 to 11 December 2025 along the coast of Arabian Sea to test preparedness against oil pollution incidents at sea. Led by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), the exercise represented a coordinated national effort involving Pakistan Navy (PN), port authorities, oil terminal operators, civil administration, […]
Germany has achieved a significant milestone in loitering munition development following a successful live-fire test that integrated the LION STRIKE 110 warhead with the VIRTUS drone platform. According to official statements released by German defense contractors TDW and STARK, this demonstration represents the first time the LION STRIKE 110 (LS110) warhead was fired live from […]
The Pakistan Navy achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of its second MILGEM-class ship, PNS Khaibar, during an official ceremony held at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Turkiye. This prestigious event underscores the deepening defense cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, two nations bound by historical ties and shared strategic interests. Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
Egypt has reportedly finalized a substantial defense contract valued at approximately $400 million to acquire 10 Chinese-manufactured WJ-700 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). According to information emerging from Chinese and Arabic defense reporting channels, the agreement was executed in June 2025, representing a significant expansion of Egypt’s drone warfare capabilities. Should the deal proceed to […]
ASELSAN has signed a major export contract with Poland covering the supply of electronic warfare systems for the Leopard 2PLM1 main battle tank, as part of a broader modernisation package that also includes reconnaissance systems and simulators. The agreement, disclosed via Türkiye’s Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), has a total value of approximately 410 million USD. […]
