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Strategic Move from TUSAŞ: ANKA-3 Production Capacity Expands in Big Steps

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), while preparing to activate the second production line for the unmanned combat aircraft ANKA-3 with flying wing architecture, increased the total order quantity to 80.

16 Oct 2026 563 Views

Air Systems

Strategic Move from the European Union: IRINI Operation Extended Until 2029 and Scope Expanded

The Council of the European Union has extended the mandate of the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI mission until March 2029 to enhance maritime security in the Mediterranean. In the new period, the operation will also undertake critical tasks such as monitoring the Russian shadow fleet and protecting critical undersea infrastructure.

16 Oct 2026 314 Views

Air Systems

A Move from Sweden That Will Change Underwater Warfare: LUUV is Preparing for Duty

Saab, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), and the Swedish Armed Forces have successfully developed and launched the Large Displacement Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (LUUV) demonstrator in less than a year.

16 Oct 2026 426 Views

Air Systems

Geopolitical Show of Force from Beijing and Islamabad: First Altitude Exercise Conducted Entirely with Chinese-Made Systems

The Chinese and Pakistani militaries have launched 'Karakoram 2026', their first joint high-altitude ground exercise in the Xinjiang region, utilizing entirely Chinese-made weapons and ammunition.

16 Oct 2026 328 Views

Air Systems

Critical Milestone in European Defense Industry: 90% Acceleration Drive in Missile and Ammunition Production

The European Commission allocated a €168.2 million fund to increase production capacity for missiles, munitions, and drone components and reduce manufacturing times by 90%.

16 Oct 2026 325 Views

Air Systems

A 'LEGO' Touch to China's Stealth Fighter J-20: Speed and Cost Revolution in Aviation Manufacturing from Chengdu

Chinese Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) has transitioned to a 'LEGO-style' modular tooling infrastructure on the production lines of fifth-generation J-20 and J-10 fighter jets, cutting development costs by 20 percent and reducing production cycle times by a quarter.

16 Oct 2026 300 Views