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Russia Unveils Modernized Yak-130M Combat Trainer
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Russia Unveils Modernized Yak-130M Combat Trainer

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of state defense conglomerate Rostec, has unveiled the first prototype of the modernized Yak-130M combat trainer, which will soon begin comprehensive ground and flight testing at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The advanced aircraft represents a significant upgrade over the baseline Yak-130 platform, adding light combat capabilities while retaining full training functionality for fourth- and fifth-generation fighter pilots. The Yak-130M combat trainer modernization program transforms the proven training platform into a dual-role aircraft capable of

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Türkiye Delivers New Batch of FPV Drones to Kosovo
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Turkiye’s Delivers New Batch Of FPV Drones to Kosovo

Kosovo has taken delivery of thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones three months ahead of the original schedule, marking a significant enhancement to the nation’s defense capabilities through advanced precision strike systems. Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced Wednesday that containers carrying the combat drones have already arrived and dozens of Kosovo Security Force soldiers have completed training on the systems manufactured by Turkish defense firm Baykar. The early delivery of Skydagger kamikaze drones demonstrates the strengthening defense partnership between Kosovo

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Indonesia Deploys National Combat Management System
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Indonesia Deploys Havelsan Combat Management System

HAVELSAN, Turkiye’s premier defense and information technologies company, has achieved a significant milestone in Southeast Asian naval modernization. The company successfully delivered and integrated its nationally developed ADVENT Combat Management System and FLEETSTAR Ship Data Distribution System to the Indonesian Navy’s KRI BELATI-622 fast attack craft. After rigorous sea acceptance trials and live-fire testing, both advanced naval systems have officially entered operational service, establishing a new benchmark for Turkish defense technology exports in the Asia-Pacific region. ADVENT and FLEETSTAR Pass

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Turkiye's Showcases Naval Power with New Air Defense System Test
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ASELSAN Conducts Successful Naval Live Test of GÖKSUR System

Turkiye has achieved a significant milestone in naval defense capabilities with the successful live-fire test of its domestically developed GÖKSUR naval air defense system, demonstrating operational effectiveness against sea-skimming threats. The test, conducted in Sinop on Turkiye’s northern Black Sea coast, marked the first successful interception of a sea-skimming target by a missile designed and manufactured entirely within Turkiye. The GÖKSUR naval air defense system represents a major advancement in Turkiye’s indigenous defense industry capabilities, providing critical protection against modern

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Raytheon Achieves 500th Delivery of ESSM Block 2 Missiles
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Raytheon Achieves 500th Delivery of ESSM Block 2 Missiles

Raytheon has achieved a significant production milestone with the delivery of the 500th Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2, while preparing to nearly double manufacturing output by mid-2026 to meet surging global demand for advanced naval air defense systems. The ESSM Block 2 missile provides critical surface-to-air defense capabilities against diverse aerial and surface threats for US and allied naval forces worldwide. As Raytheon accelerates production capacity, the ESSM Block 2 missile continues establishing itself as an essential component

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China Unveils New Armed Drone to Challenge Bayraktar TB2 Dominance
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China Unveils New Armed Drone to Challenge Bayraktar TB2 Dominance

China’s state-owned aviation giant AVIC is conducting comprehensive testing of the CH-3D combat drone, a medium-altitude, long-endurance platform designed to compete directly with Turkey’s globally successful Bayraktar TB2. The CH-3D drone incorporates advanced satellite communications and enhanced operational capabilities intended to challenge the market dominance established by the Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle across multiple conflict zones. Unlike competitors who have attempted to replicate the TB2’s design, AVIC’s CH-3D drone pursues a strategy emphasizing technical superiority through satellite communications, extended endurance,

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