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Naval Systems

SNC Exited, M-346N Aircraft to Operate with a Single Crew Member

Sierra Nevada Corporation has withdrawn from the UJTS training aircraft competition. Textron Aviation Defense's M-346N being the sole remaining competitor may lead to the cancellation of the Navy's critical training aircraft program. Textron Aviation has presented the M-346N as a concrete proposal to ensure the success of the program.

4 Nov 2026 230 Views

Cyber & Space

New Prison for French Naval Security: DAUPHIN HULL's Combat Technology Against Radar

The DAUPHIN HULL, developed by DGA, Thales, and Lacroix, is an active deception system for the French Navy that uses a radar-evading drone. ITAR-free and equipped with self-developed technology, the drone protects ships by misleading enemy radar through false target direction.

4 Nov 2026 178 Views

Air Systems

New Generation Air Defense Revolution at Sea: 1,000th ESSM Block 2 Production Line Halted

The consortium led by Raytheon delivered the 1,000th ESSM Block 2 missile within the scope of the NATO SeaSparrow program. Production capacity is being expanded to over 700 units per year to address increasing threats in global maritime operations.

4 Nov 2026 178 Views

Air Systems

Türkiye's MKE Introduces New PIRANA USV for Sea Kamikaze Drone Operations

MKE unveiled the PIRANA Armed USV at Euronaval 2026. This 300-ton, 1000-kg payload USV can manage sea kamikaze drone attacks at 400 meters distance and 35+ knots speed, carrying 100 kg warheads. It established data links with TCG Anadolu during trials and was targeted and destroyed in the KUSV version during Denizkurdu 2026 exercises conducted in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Southern Cyprus.

4 Nov 2026 262 Views

Naval Systems

Integration by HII and Thales that Opened the Door in Autonomous Mine Warfare

HII and Thales successfully demonstrated end-to-end mine hunting and destruction capabilities using the REMUS 620 autonomous underwater vehicle and the SAMDIS 600 sonar system through the Expeditionary PathMaster architecture.

4 Nov 2026 257 Views

Naval Systems

Turning the Tide in Maritime Security: ASELSAN Introduced Platform-Independent Air Defense Concept

ASELSAN is launching a new era in maritime security by containerizing and modularizing the GÖKDENİZ and GÖKSUR VLS systems, making them platform-independent.

4 Nov 2026 155 Views