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Naval Systems

US Defense Budget Crisis: Pentagon Preparing for Budget Cuts in Major Projects

Political disagreements and temporary budget decisions in US defense spending are causing delays in critical modernization programs such as the Pentagon's XM-30 armored vehicle, CCA autonomous aircraft, and next-generation fighter projects.

8 Nov 2026 114 Views

Air Systems

New Direction from Political Power to Maritime Security in the Eastern Mediterranean: HAVELSAN Project Realizes the Borders of Blue Homeland

HAVELSAN enhances Turkey's maritime security by completing the Eastern Mediterranean Ship Traffic Service Project and establishing an infrastructure that supports the strategic defense of the Blue Homeland.

8 Nov 2026 119 Views

Naval Systems

Deep Sea Autonomy Revolution from French Navy: Naval Group Pivots to Prototype for Unmanned Armed Underwater Combat Vehicle

Naval Group has begun construction of an operational demonstrator for the Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV) project developed for the French Navy. The 10-meter-plus long unmanned underwater vehicle, featuring advanced weapon integration and the Steeris OnBoard autonomous system, will commence sea trials in 2028.

8 Nov 2026 108 Views

Naval Systems

French Navy FDI Frigates to be Enhanced with 32-Cell Aster Wind for Air Defense

French DGA, in collaboration with Naval Group and MBDA, has decided to upgrade the FDI frigates' Aster missile system from 16 to 32 cells, doubling air defense capabilities. The contract, officially announced at Euronaval 2026, aims to equip future frigates with this configuration and strengthen export opportunities.

7 Nov 2026 161 Views

Air Systems

European Pivot: Long-Term Sustainable War Plan for the Future in Poland: 2,800 Troops to be Mobilized

Britain and France emphasized their intention to test, together with 11 countries, a two-week exercise in Poland involving 2,800 troops to rebuild Ukraine's future military structure.

7 Nov 2026 125 Views

Air Systems

Autonomous Shield of the Homeland: HİSAR A+ Autonomous Jet-Propelled Target with IIR Headline Destroyed

The key strength of Turkey's low-altitude air defense is the HİSAR A+ Autonomous, which achieved operational capability by precisely destroying a high-speed jet-propelled target with an image seeker infrared (IIR) seeker head in a critical test.

7 Nov 2026 131 Views