Tag: international defence analysis

Lockheed Martin Unveils Rapidly Developed Lamprey Drone

Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey, a cutting-edge unmanned underwater vehicle designed for covert surveillance and sea denial operations. Showcased for the first time at WEST 2026, the multi-mission drone represents a significant leap forward in autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Named After Nature’s Most Tenacious Predator The Lamprey drone takes its name from the parasitic […]

US Army Signs $73.5M Deal for Merkava Propulsion Systems

The United States Army has awarded Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. a $73.5 million contract to supply Merkava tank power pack kits to Israel through a Foreign Military Sales agreement. The deal underscores Washington’s continued commitment to sustaining Israel’s armored combat capabilities amid ongoing regional security pressures. Announced on February 17, 2026, by the US Department […]

Turkish Defense Industry Uses AI to Upgrade Missile Systems

Turkiye’s defense industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with artificial intelligence now at the heart of its most advanced missile technologies. Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci recently revealed how AI is redefining precision warfare and positioning Turkiye as a serious global defense competitor. Smarter Missiles Through Artificial Intelligence As AI reshapes industries worldwide, its impact on […]

Turkiye and Qatar Sign Agreement For Local Production Of UAVs

Turkish drones could soon be locally produced in Qatar following a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between STM, one of Turkiye’s leading domestic defense companies, and Qatar-based Barzan Holdings to collaborate on the joint production and development of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned naval platforms. STM announced the MoU with Qatar-based defense […]

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 […]