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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 160 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 122 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 130 Views

Land Systems

Paradigm Shift in Turkey's Defense Industry: $100 Billion Project Volume and Global Export Drive

Data announced on the 41st anniversary of the Undersecretariat for the Defense Industry (SSB) highlights a historic transformation in Turkey's defense industry. Since 2002, Turkey has exceeded $100 billion in project volume, achieving $11.3 billion in defense and aviation exports over the last 12 months and maintaining an annual R&D budget of $3.5 billion, positioning itself as a global technology producer.

7 Nov 2026 169 Views

Air Systems

HİSAR A+ Autonomous System with Jet-Propelled Target Achieves Perfect Success: New Era in Defense Industry with IIR Sensor Technology

HİSAR A+ Autonomous system, successfully hit the jet-powered target with an IIR seeker; this achievement, which strengthens the technological capabilities of the defense industry, is reinforcing strategic strategies during the 41st anniversary of the Presidency of the Defense Industry.

7 Nov 2026 160 Views

Air Systems

From Supplier to Global Player: 41-Year Doctrinal Transformation and 100 Billion Dollar Ecosystem in Turkish Defense Industry

Data announced on the 41st anniversary of the Defense Industry Presidency (SSB) highlights Turkey's defense sector achieving a localization ratio exceeding 80%, a project volume surpassing 100 billion dollars, and a workforce of 135,000 skilled personnel.

7 Nov 2026 159 Views