Tag: Defence news

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

South Korea Secures US Approval For Maverick Missile Purchase

The United States has approved a significant arms sale that will provide South Korea with 44 AGM-65G2 air-to-surface Maverick missiles along with comprehensive support services to enhance the nation’s precision strike capabilities. This strategic procurement strengthens South Korea’s ability to counter evolving regional threats while reinforcing interoperability with U.S. and allied forces throughout the Indo-Pacific […]

Romania Finalizes Deal For 216 US Abrams Tanks

Romania’s defense ministry has submitted a comprehensive plan to Parliament for approval of an ambitious tank acquisition program that would deliver 216 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks to modernize the country’s armored forces and strengthen NATO and European Union defense commitments. This multi-phase procurement program represents one of Romania’s largest defense acquisitions in recent decades, with […]

Leonardo Extends Eurofighter Typhoon Support for Kuwait

Kuwait has secured extended in-service support for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet through a comprehensive contract extension with Leonardo serving as prime contractor for integrated logistics and training services. This strategic agreement ensures continued operational readiness for Kuwait’s advanced fighter aircraft through December 2029, with Leonardo Aviation Services, a Kuwaiti company, providing comprehensive support at Salem […]

Raytheon Unveils Next-Gen APG-82(V)X Radar for F-15EX Fighter Jets

Raytheon has announced the development of the cutting-edge APG-82(V)X radar system, designed to enhance the F-15EX Eagle II’s combat capabilities through revolutionary gallium nitride technology and advanced electronic warfare features. This next-generation radar represents a significant advancement over current systems, offering enhanced detection range, improved survivability, and superior electronic warfare capabilities for both US Air […]

Turkiye’s Set for Biggest Boeing, Lockheed Aircraft Deal

Turkiye is reportedly planning to purchase hundreds of Boeing aircraft and Lockheed Martin jets in a comprehensive defense and commercial aviation deal worth over $10 billion, according to Bloomberg News. This ambitious procurement program represents one of the largest Boeing aircraft acquisitions by a single nation and demonstrates Turkiye’s commitment to modernizing its commercial and […]

China Commissions 300th J-20 Fighter Jet in New Brigade

China has achieved a significant milestone in its military aviation capabilities with the identification of the 300th J-20 fighter jet, which has been assigned to the 19th Aviation Brigade of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force Central Command. This landmark achievement demonstrates China’s rapidly advancing aerospace manufacturing capabilities and highlights the accelerated pace of J-20 […]

UK, Japan, Italy Launch Sixth-Generation Fighter Program

The defense industries of Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom have achieved a significant milestone in sixth-generation fighter development through the establishment of a specialized consortium focused on advanced sensor and communication systems. This groundbreaking collaboration represents a crucial advancement in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), positioning these nations at the forefront of sixth-generation […]