Industry
ASELSAN Counter-Drone Export Contract Worth $442.5M
ASELSAN signed a $442.5 million export contract for radar, counter-UAV and command-and-control systems; the customer, models and timetable remain undisclosed.
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Aerospace
Lockheed Martin Wins $114.6M F-35 Navigation Contract
A $114.63 million U.S. Navy order funds redesign and qualification of two F-35 navigation systems to mitigate electronic-component obsolescence.
Aerospace
UK-France Nuclear Exercise: Typhoons Escort Rafales
RAF Typhoons escorted French Rafales during the first UK participation in a French nuclear air exercise, Rummy, on 20–21 October 2026. No nuclear weapons were i…
Naval
Greece Conducts First Naval SPIKE Acceptance Firings
The Hellenic Navy fired SPIKE NLOS and SPIKE ER missiles from a Machitis-class patrol vessel and a Mark V special-operations craft on 21 October 2026 in joint t…
Unmanned
AKSUNGUR Tests Sonobuoy-Based Submarine Detection
TUSAŞ’s AKSUNGUR unmanned aircraft deployed ASELSAN acoustic sonobuoys off Antalya during TURNAs-26 and processed their signals after climbing to a listening al…
Air Defense
Roketsan ALKA Laser Hits Drone and Ground Targets
"Turkish defence manufacturer Roketsan said on 23 October 2026 that its ALKA directed-energy weapon had engaged rotary-wing drones, fixed-wing drones and a stat…
Unmanned
Türkiye Trials BARKAN UGV in Amphibious Operations
Türkiye’s Naval Forces used HAVELSAN’s BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle during TURNAs-2026 for amphibious assault support, urban-warfare tasks and simulated casua…
Air Defense
Türkiye Markets Low-Cost KORKUT Drone Defences as Exports Rise
Türkiye is pitching KORKUT gun-based counter-UAS systems amid demand for affordable interceptions. Live-fire trials and major contracts show momentum, but repor…
Industry
RTX Q3 Sales Reach $25B as Defense Backlog Hits $164B
RTX reported $25bn in third-quarter sales and a record $340bn backlog, including $164bn in defence. Raytheon grew 14%, while Collins and Pratt & Whitney added t…
Industry
Denmark Backs Fire Point With $113M Loan Guarantee for Missile Fuel Plant
Denmark guarantees financing for Fire Point’s planned rocket propellant plant in Vojens. The DKK 750m commitment strengthens the project, but production is not…
Aerospace
UK Says More E-7 Wedgetails Depend on Funding
A UK parliamentary answer on 8 September 2026 said further E-7 procurement remains possible only if funding allows. Maintenance personnel are being trained ahea…
Unmanned
Merops Interceptors Seen at US Training in Germany
Images reported on 9 September 2026 showed Merops AS-3 Surveyor-type interceptors during U.S. counter-drone training in Grafenwoehr. The course and equipment si…
Aerospace
Can Hypersonic Missiles Defeat Modern Air Defences?
"Can modern air defences stop hypersonic missiles? New US space-tracking awards, the US–Japan Glide Phase Interceptor and emerging private-sector designs show h…
Space
Eclipse Space Unveils Three Satellite Platform Concepts
Eclipse Space introduced CitraSat, SliceSat and SurgeSat for distinct constellation missions on 9 September 2026. Its first demonstration mission was reported a…
Land
Finland Orders Over 100 Patria TREMOS Mortars
Finland is procuring more than 100 Patria TREMOS/M3 mobile 120 mm mortars under a €49.9 million contract, with deliveries expected from 2026 to 2028. Options fo…