SOM-J Live Warhead Test Hits Target
SOM-J Live Warhead Test Hits Target, Strengthening Türkiye’s Stand-Off Strike Portfolio Türkiye’s SOM-J live warhead test has emerged as one of the most consequential defence developments of 21 March 2026, after the missile reportedly hit its target with full accuracy during its latest firing. Why it matters is not limited to a single test event. […]
Baykar K2 Kamikaze UAV Debuts in Swarm Tests
Baykar K2 Kamikaze UAV entered the public spotlight on 14 March 2026 after Baykar disclosed successful five-aircraft swarm autonomy trials over the Gulf of Saros. The milestone matters because it points to a new layer in Türkiye’s unmanned strike portfolio: a larger, longer-range, and more autonomous expendable or attritable platform designed to deliver effects at […]
Bayraktar Kızılelma Proves Strike Capability
Bayraktar Kızılelma has reached another important milestone after Baykar confirmed the platform’s air-to-ground strike capability on 15 March 2026. The test matters because it moves Türkiye’s jet-powered uncrewed fighter closer to operational relevance, not only as a reconnaissance asset but as a precision-strike platform designed for manned-unmanned teaming. The result also strengthens the case for […]
Piaggio Aerospace Avanti Next Signals a New Era
Piaggio Aerospace Avanti Next marks a strategic new chapter for one of business aviation’s most distinctive aircraft programmes. Building on the enduring identity of the P.180 Avanti, the company is positioning its ‘Next Era’ around lifecycle support, design refinement, reliability, and long-term product evolution. The initiative does more than refresh a legacy platform. It reframes […]
Nurol Makina to Co-Produce 800 Gidran Vehicles in Hungary
Nurol Makina has signed a major agreement to co-produce up to 800 Gidran 4×4 armoured vehicles in Hungary, marking a significant shift from direct export deliveries to localized European manufacturing. The move expands Türkiye’s defence-industrial footprint inside the EU and deepens Ankara–Budapest land-systems cooperation at a time when European states are placing greater emphasis on […]
Bayraktar AKINCI Passes 150,000 Flight Hours
Bayraktar AKINCI has exceeded 150,000 flight hours, marking another important milestone for Türkiye’s indigenous combat UAV programme. Developed nationally by Baykar under the leadership of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), the platform continues to expand its operational footprint while supporting the integration of a growing portfolio of locally developed munitions, sensors, and mission systems. […]
GÖKBEY Civil Certification Nears First Turkish Milestone
GÖKBEY civil certification is nearing a major milestone for Türkiye’s aerospace industry. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) says the helicopter is expected to receive domestic civil certification by the end of March 2026. If completed as planned, this will be the first helicopter designed and built in Türkiye to receive civil certification from the country’s own […]
ASELSAN details KORKUT 140/35 VSHORAD system
KORKUT 140/35 air defense system is built to protect mechanised troops and mobile units against fast, low‑altitude threats. In its latest product description, ASELSAN positions KORKUT as a very short range air defence (VSHORAD) solution that combines a stabilised 35mm twin‑gun turret, programmable airburst ammunition, and an organic radar-and-electro‑optical sensor suite. The company also describes […]
HAVELSAN completes ADVENT CMS integration on TCG ANADOLU
ADVENT CMS integration work on TCG ANADOLU is now complete, HAVELSAN said. ANADOLU is Türkiye’s largest naval vessel. HAVELSAN finished the shipboard software integration before the Steadfast Dart 2026 Exercise. The company says the milestone proves its network‑centric command-and-control (C2) approach on an operational warship. Key Facts What HAVELSAN integrated HAVELSAN says it integrated ADVENT […]
NATO JWC Campaign Plan 2026–2030
NATO launched the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) Campaign Plan 2026–2030 on 26 January 2026 in Stavanger, Norway. The five-year plan sets a common framework for the JWC’s training, exercises and warfare development work through 2030. NATO says it will help the command align activity, manage transformation and embed innovation as the security environment grows more […]
Global defence spending forecast 2026: $2.6tn outlook
A new global defence spending forecast 2026 estimate from Forecast International projects worldwide top-line military outlays will reach $2.6 trillion by the end of 2026, up from $2.4 trillion in 2025. The firm also expects the trajectory to continue toward $2.9 trillion by the end of the decade, underscoring how modernisation, munitions replenishment, and air-and-missile […]
Xi military purge: Zhang Youxia probe raises PLA risk
China’s investigation into senior military figures has triggered renewed debate about the balance of power between the Communist Party and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The latest focus is General Zhang Youxia, a vice-chair of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a long-time ally of President Xi Jinping. Several outlets report that authorities have placed […]
Indo-Pacific unmanned systems: Red Cat on autonomy
“`html Indo-Pacific unmanned systems: Red Cat on autonomy By Muzaffer Ünsaldı | 25 January 2026 Featured image: replace with the original article image or a rights-cleared official photo. (Source link in References.)[1] Indo-Pacific unmanned systems are moving from an “add-on” capability to a core force-design tool. Across the region, militaries want drone fleets that can […]
UK sets out Project Octopus plan to air-defence for Ukraine”
The UK Ministry of Defence has set out new details on Project Octopus, a joint UK–Ukraine initiative to scale air-defence interceptor drone production for Ukraine’s war against Russia. Crucially, the plan prioritises speed and volume. It also pushes the partnership beyond donations and into joint industrial execution. Key Facts What Pollard’s statement confirms In his […]
GE, Lockheed test rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonics
Why it matters: A rotating detonation ramjet could raise range or payload in a missile-sized package. It could also cut booster demand if it lights at lower speeds. However, the real test is repeatable performance under flight-like conditions. Key Facts What GE and Lockheed tested—and why it matters for hypersonic missiles On 14 January 2026, […]
Thales Wins Royal Navy AI Mine Warfare Command Deal
The Royal Navy autonomous mine shift is accelerating. As a result, Thales has secured a contract to deliver AI-enabled Remote Command Centres for uncrewed mine countermeasures. [1] Thales has won a contract from the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) to design and deliver a new generation of Royal Navy autonomous mine Remote Command Centres. […]
DARPA Oversight programme: BAE FAST Labs wins $16m Phase 2 contract
DARPA Oversight programme development is moving toward the tactical edge in space. Under a new Phase 2 award, BAE Systems’ FAST Labs will mature autonomous algorithms designed to keep continuous custody of many ground targets using proliferated satellite constellations. Key Facts Why DARPA is pushing ‘continuous custody’ from orbit DARPA’s Oversight concept targets a familiar […]
MKE MMT 7.62×51 mm Machine Gun Clears NATO Tests
MKE MMT 7.62×51 mm machine gun has reportedly completed a NATO qualification process that included 40 tests and a high-round-count endurance programme. If confirmed across procurement steps, the milestone could accelerate serial production and strengthen Türkiye’s position in NATO-calibre infantry support systems. Key Facts Why NATO Qualification Matters for Small Arms In defence procurement, “NATO […]
UAV Swarm Spectrum Allocation Under Uncertain Interference
UAV swarm spectrum allocation is becoming a frontline issue for both civil and defence users. UAV swarms rely on wireless links for control and data. However, in contested environments, interference changes fast. As a result, swarms often lack complete channel information. A research team led by Professor Lin at Harbin Engineering University has proposed an […]
Signature Reduction in Irregular Warfare: Why It Matters
The modern competition space is digital first. As a result, it rewards the actor who can manage attribution. For irregular warfare, that shift is decisive. In 2018, location data tied to fitness tracking helped reveal sensitive operating patterns. Later, war in Europe showed how quickly device-linked indicators can become lethal. Consequently, irregular warfare now sits […]