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Air Systems

Turkey Opens Jet Engine Exports to 4 Countries: Defense Industry Stability and Future Vision

As announced at the 2026 Defense and Aviation Suppliers Conference, Turkey has expanded turbojet engine exports to four countries. Vekili Osman Okyay, Chairman of the Board of Kale Group, emphasized that since 2013, the Turbojet Engine Development Project has focused on domestic engine technology. With the KTJ-3200 and KTJ-1750 engines, Turkey continues to strengthen the strategic independence of its defense industry.

2 Nov 2026 206 Views

Naval Systems

Saudi Arabia's New Naval Architecture in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf: Sarawat and Tuwaiq Projects

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces are renewing their surface fleet through the Sarawat and Tuwaiq projects under 'Vision 2030', while nationalizing naval defense through the indigenous combat management system HAZEM and technology transfer.

1 Nov 2026 376 Views

Naval Systems

Russian Navy's Nuclear Giant Reaches the End of the Road: Under Pyotr Velikiy Iskarta

The Russian Navy decided to decommission the Kirov-class nuclear battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy by canceling its renewal project due to budget constraints and high modernization costs.

1 Nov 2026 292 Views

Air Systems

End of a Cold War Giant: Russia Cancels Modernization of Nuclear Cruiser Pyotr Velikiy

The Russian Navy has officially canceled the modernization program for the Kirov-class nuclear-powered cruiser Pyotr Velikiy due to excessive budgetary burdens and chronic delays in the sister ship Admiral Nakhimov project.

1 Nov 2026 369 Views