South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) chief Seok Jong-gun warned this week that Chinese sanctions targeting Hanwha Ocean’s US-based shipbuilding affiliates could eventually affect the US-Korea naval cooperation project known as MASGA (Make American Shipbuilding Great Again). During a National Assembly defense committee hearing Thursday, Seok acknowledged that while there is no immediate impact, […]
Britain has confirmed the transfer of 12 retired Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft to Turkiye through a bilateral arrangement involving maintenance and modernization by a private company. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson confirmed that the C-130J Hercules aircraft have been transferred under an agreement with Turkiye, emphasizing the strong defense relationship and years of […]
Germany has agreed to enter negotiations with Turkiye over potential deliveries of Eurofighter jets, marking a significant policy shift that could enhance Turkiye’s air force modernization efforts. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed Wednesday that the German government responded positively to a preliminary request from Airbus to negotiate the delivery of Eurofighter jets to Turkiye, emphasizing […]
South Korean Hanwha Aerospace has signed a comprehensive joint development agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to co-develop and co-produce the Gray Eagle STOL unmanned aircraft system, marking a significant expansion of international tactical drone manufacturing capabilities. The partnership announced during the AUSA 2025 exhibition in Washington, D.C., will see both companies collaborating […]
Turkiye has achieved a significant milestone in its defense industry development with the successful test launch of its indigenous SOM-J cruise missile, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced Monday, highlighting the nation’s advanced engineering capabilities. The next-generation, medium-range, all-weather air-to-surface standoff SOM-J cruise missile developed by TÜBITAK’s Defense Industries Research and Development Institute […]
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has reached a significant operational milestone with its fleet of Chinese-built Wing Loong II drones, logging 5,000 flight hours as of May 2024, demonstrating the platform’s reliability and operational effectiveness in demanding Middle Eastern conditions. The achievement underscores the combat drone’s role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s long-term strategy to […]
Turkiye is reportedly finalizing negotiations to supply Bangladesh with advanced Hisar-O+ air defense systems and Siper long-range surface-to-air missile systems, marking a transformative moment in South Asian defense dynamics. The proposed deal would provide Bangladesh with indigenous Turkish missile defense technology capable of creating multi-layered protection against diverse airborne threats. The Hisar-O+ air defense systems […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
