Altay T1 Delivery Begins
Altay T1 Delivery Begins Altay T1 delivery moves from planning to action. BMC told the international defence press that first tanks will transfer to the Turkish Land Forces soon. The first batch sets the tone for series production and a later shift to the domestic BATU power group. In short, Altay T1 delivery starts the […]
Black Hawk Drone Launch Capability
Black Hawk Drone Launch Capability The U.S. Army is adding Black Hawk drone launch capability to its UH-60 fleet under a $43 million modernization contract with Sikorsky, enabling crews to deploy and control “launched effects” mid-flight as early as 2026. The upgrade advances the Army’s Transformation Initiative by turning the Black Hawk into a mothership […]
Japan Evaluates Bayraktar TB2 in Türkiye Talks
Japan evaluates Bayraktar TB2 as part of a wider push to field affordable and proven unmanned systems. During an official visit to Ankara and İstanbul, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani confirmed interest in Turkish drones. He toured industry sites and held talks focused on equipment cooperation, testing, and possible procurement paths. Why Tokyo is looking at […]
Marine Corps Attack Drone Team Leads UAV Warfare
Marine Attack Drone Team Leads UAV Tactics The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT) is turning small, low-cost drones into standard squad tools. As a result, the Corps is writing clear tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for FPV and fiber-optic drones and pushing training across the fleet. Why MCADT matters Low-cost drones now shape the […]
Defense & Space: 2025–2026 Outlook
Defense and aerospace strategic trends for 2025–2026 in the US, EU and Türkiye. Read the analysis now and stay ahead in decision-making. What’s driving 2025–2026 Defense and aerospace strategic trends are converging. First, militaries are racing to connect sensors, shooters, and commanders with trusted data. Second, governments are scaling industry to refill stockpiles and shorten […]
UK Defence Procurement Paralysis Is Starving Innovation
The United Kingdom’s defence innovation pipeline is seizing up. Two UK-verified, government-backed programmes—one in decisive autonomous strike and another in electronic warfare (EW) pulse—are now in financial limbo, emblematic of a wider UK defence procurement paralysis that is starving credible suppliers of capital, time, and urgency. The consequence is strategic: capability atrophies while adversaries scale. […]
C100 Drone Guides F-35 Strikes
On 23 July 2025, Performance Drone Works (PDW) detailed a joint trial with a U.S. Air Force F-35A. The C100 quadcopter used a Leonardo STAG5 laser designator to mark ground targets. Consequently, the fighter released four inert GBU-12 Paveway II bombs that struck with precision. The Air Force has not issued a public comment. Even […]
China Military Parade Aviation Peak
Preparations for China’s next national parade are accelerating. Ground forces will field new armor and missiles. However, the China military parade aviation segment is set to lead. The air order of battle now combines stealth fighters, carrier enablers, and unmanned combat aircraft in one message of integration. “Focusing on the aviation segment … rehearsals already […]
Pentagon AI Reorganization Under R&D
Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg has ordered a major restructuring of the Department of Defense’s artificial intelligence enterprise, realigning the Chief Digital & AI Office (CDAO) under the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (USD(R&E)). The move, billed as streamlining innovation, has sparked debate over whether the Pentagon AI reorganization will accelerate […]
AI-Powered LiDAR Transforms Utility Grids
As electric utilities confront aging infrastructure and intensifying climate risks, the adoption of AI-powered LiDAR classification is emerging as a defining technology for grid modernization. By combining high-resolution spatial data with machine learning, utilities are gaining new levels of visibility into their networks, enabling proactive management, predictive maintenance, and faster emergency response. LiDAR: From Raw […]
China’s First Tiltrotor Prototype Flies
China Tiltrotor Prototype Takes Flight China has completed the first flight of its tiltrotor prototype, a next-generation aircraft built by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The event shows Beijing’s ambition to merge helicopter-like vertical lift with airplane speed and range. Until now, this field has been led mainly by the United States. Design […]
B-52 Re-Engining Extends Bomber’s Life to 100 Years
The legendary B-52 Stratofortress, first flown in the early 1950s, is on track to surpass a century of operational service thanks to the U.S. Air Force’s comprehensive modernization program. Central to this effort is the integration of Rolls-Royce’s F130 engines, a re-engining initiative that has now cleared major testing milestones, positioning the aircraft for decades […]
New Platforms Strengthen Navy with Hisar-D Test
ASELSAN has delivered another milestone for Türkiye’s “Blue Homeland” strategy. The Hisar-D Air Defense System was tested on board TCG Istanbul, proving its ability to engage naval threats with precision. Test Proves Naval Integration The trial took place off Sinop. ROKETSAN’s National Vertical Launch System (MIDLAS) fired a Hisar-D RF missile guided by ASELSAN’s Hisar-D […]
VENOM LR Medium-Caliber Gun Powers All Domains
The VENOM LR medium-caliber gun system, developed by SYS Group with CANiK, AEI Systems, and UNIROBOTICS, is redefining platform firepower. This 30×113 mm low-recoil weapon bridges the gap between heavy machine guns and larger-caliber automatic cannons. As a result, it enables seamless integration on lighter platforms without sacrificing performance or accuracy. A Technical Leap in […]
DARPA Launches USX-1 Defiant Autonomous Vessel
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has officially launched the USX-1 Defiant, a 180-foot, 240-metric-tonne fully autonomous demonstrator vessel, under its ambitious No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program. The milestone event took place on 11 August at Everett Ship Repair and signals a paradigm shift in naval warfare and unmanned surface vessel (USV) […]
Azerbaijan Unveils Turkish-Made Salvo Naval Drone
Azerbaijan’s Navy has for the first time showcased its Turkish-made Salvo unmanned surface vessel (USV). The move signals a determined push to expand maritime power in the Caspian Sea amid growing security concerns. The debut took place during recent naval exercises. Baku-based defense analyst Fuad Shahbazov described it as a “very timely decision” in light […]
UK Sub Controlled from 10,000 Miles Away
The Royal Navy’s 12-metre Experimental Vessel Excalibur has set a new standard for allied naval cooperation. In July, operators in Australia controlled the uncrewed submarine while it was submerged in UK waters, more than 10,000 miles away. This event took place during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025’s “Maritime Big Play” series. AUKUS Pillar II Technological Breakthrough […]
Space Force Tests NTS-3 to Shape Future GPS
U.S. Space Force has launched its first experimental navigation satellite in almost 50 years. The Space Force experimental navigation satellite, known as NTS-3, aims to strengthen GPS resilience and test next-generation capabilities. New Technology for Secure Navigation Developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory with L3Harris as prime contractor, NTS-3 carries a steerable phased-array antenna […]
US Army Accelerates 3D Printing for Battlefield Advantage
From Prototypes to Production-Scale Manufacturing At the GVSETS 2025 conference, Army leaders detailed their plan to expand additive manufacturing. Randl Besse, commodity manager at the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA JMTC), confirmed that over 1,500 parts have already been printed for Army vehicles and systems. “We are walking now, but we […]
US Navy to Launch AI-Driven Data Strategy for Wartime Readiness
Transforming Data into Tactical Advantage WASHINGTON – The US Navy AI and data strategy, set to be signed this fall, aims to transform the vast but underutilized sensor data from warships, aircraft, and unmanned platforms into rapid, actionable intelligence. Chief Data and AI Officer Stuart Wagner emphasized that the Navy must accelerate its learning and […]