Category: Weapons

Turkiye's Roketsan Expects Strong Investment Growth in 2026
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Turkiye’s Roketsan Expects Strong Investment Growth in 2026

Turkiye’s prominent missile producer, Roketsan, aims to see 2026 as the pivotal year when earlier efforts in different technological areas bear fruit, are converted into finished products, and serial production begins at scale, according to Chief Executive Murat Ikinci in remarks published on Monday. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) to evaluate last year’s achievements and expectations for the current year, Ikinci identified ballistic missiles, air defense systems, and drone and swarm technologies as key focus areas throughout 2025. “2026 will

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Türkiye’s Defense, Aviation Exports Cross $10B in 2025
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Türkiye’s Defense, Aviation Exports Cross $10B in 2025

Turkiye’s defense, aviation exports cross $10B threshold in 2025, marking a historic milestone for the country’s fast-growing defense industry. The sector recorded exports worth $10.05 billion, reflecting a strong 48% year-over-year growth compared to $7.1 billion in 2024. This remarkable performance highlights Turkiye’s rising status as a global defense and aviation supplier. The announcement was made by Haluk Görgün, head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), following the release of Turkiye’s official foreign trade data at a ceremony in

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Turkiye Clears Indigenous Engine For Main Battle Tank Altay
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Turkiye Clears Indigenous Engine For Main Battle Tank Altay

Turkiye’s main battle tank program has reached a critical milestone with the successful completion of factory acceptance procedures for its indigenous power unit, a senior defense official announced on Wednesday. “The factory acceptance tests for the 1,500-horsepower Batu engine, developed for our modern main battle tank Altay, have been successfully completed,” declared Haluk Görgün, head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB). Görgün emphasized that the Batu engine, developed by BMC POWER using entirely national resources, “clearly demonstrates the level

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Rheinmetall Delivers Skynex Air System to Italian Army
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Rheinmetall Delivers Skynex Air System to Italian Army

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 acquisition, the Italian Army substantially strengthens its ability to counter emerging aerial threats, particularly enemy drone systems that have become increasingly prevalent and dangerous on

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Germany Successfully Tests Next-Generation Kamikaze Drone
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Germany Successfully Tests Next-Generation Kamikaze Drone

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 VIRTUS loitering munition system. The test, conducted at Schrobenhausen, conclusively confirmed that the warhead, fuze, and carrier platform functioned seamlessly together as designed. TDW

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Egypt Signs Deal to Acquire Chinese WJ-700 Combat Drones
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Egypt Signs Deal to Acquire Chinese WJ-700 Combat Drones

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 full implementation, Egypt would become the second confirmed operator of the WJ-700 platform following Algeria, underscoring the growing penetration of Chinese combat drone technology throughout

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