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Air Systems
Conflict of Interest Alarm in Pentagon Procurement System: Controversy Over Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Contracts
A major ethical controversy has erupted in Washington after a senior official appointed by the Pentagon to manage critical weapons procurement and critical minerals directed millions of dollars without competitive bidding to a consulting firm linked to his former company.
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Air Systems
Strategic Move by the Royal Air Force: Morocco's Power Strengthens with EDGE Group Smart Munitions
The Royal Moroccan Air Force is reinforcing its unmanned aerial vehicle inventory with high-precision Desert Sting 16 and Thunder P-31 munitions developed by the Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group.
Air Systems
From the US Army, a Critical Move in the Indo-Pacific: 4. Multi-Role Task Force began the mission
To increase strategic competition and deterrence capacity in the Indo-Pacific region, the US Army officially activated the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force with a ceremony held in Colorado.
Air Systems
US Department of Defense Signs $6.3 Billion Storm Missile Interceptor Contract with Raytheon
The US Department of Defense has signed a 5-year contract with Raytheon. Under this contract, Raytheon will be paid 6.3 billion dollars for the production of Standard Missile-3 Block IB missile interceptors for the US Department of Defense.
Air Systems
Strategic Force Multiplier: B-52 Stratofortresses Equipped with Ghost Ship Slayers
The US Navy is preparing for a critical contract with Lockheed Martin for the integration of Lockheed AGM-158C LRASM missiles onto B-52 strategic bombers.
Land Systems
Land Systems
Smart Solution Against Asymmetric Air Threats: ASELSAN GÖKALP Hunts Drones in the Operational Field
Developed by ASELSAN, the GÖKALP UAV Countering System destroys enemy drones detected by radar and electro-optical sensors in the air via autonomous hunter drones. With its vehicle-integrated structure and high cost-effectiveness, the system fills a strategic gap in layered air defense architecture.
Land Systems
AK-103 Move in the Global Arms Market: Kalashnikov Group Completes New Shipment
Russian defense giant Kalashnikov has successfully completed the shipment of AK-103 assault rifles to a foreign customer within the scope of 2026 export contracts.
Land Systems
South Korean Defense Giant Hanwha Set Sights on US Army Tracked Howitzer Tender
Following its success in the wheeled howitzer segment, Hanwha is preparing to compete with its K9A1 and K9A2 systems for the US Army's tracked howitzer procurement program.
Naval Systems
Naval Systems
Logistical Blow to Greek Naval Aviation: Fire at Kotroni Base Leaves Operational Capability Facing Question Marks
A fire at the Hellenic Navy's main helicopter base in Kotroni reduced strategic spare parts for newly acquired MH-60R Romeo and veteran AB 212 helicopters to ashes, plunging naval aviation logistics in the Aegean into crisis.
Naval Systems
Strategic Move from the US Navy: Massive Budget for Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile SLCM-N
The US Navy signed critical prototype agreements worth $743.6 million under the SLCM-N program, which will replace the nuclear Tomahawk missiles retired in 2013.
Naval Systems
Radical Shift in Germany's Defense Procurement: F126 Canceled, MEKO A-200 Chosen
Germany has canceled the F126 frigate project due to cost and software crises, signing an F128 procurement contract for a total of eight ships based on the MEKO A-200 platform with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.
Air Systems
Air Systems
Kinetic Destruction in the Sky: ASELSAN GÖKALP Drone Hunter Hits Target Directly in Mid-Air
Developed by ASELSAN, the GÖKALP UAV Interception System successfully destroyed a target drone using the hit-to-kill method through integration with the AURA radar and DRONEDEF command and control system during tests at the Oğulbey Technology Base.
Air Systems
Large-Scale Air Offensive in Yemen by Saudi-Led Coalition: Ballistic Infrastructure and Military Supply Lines Struck
Saudi-led coalition air elements conducted a large-scale air operation against critical Houthi military targets in the Yemeni theater. In strikes involving F-15 and Typhoon squadrons, the group's ballistic missile capabilities and frontline logistics were targeted.
Air Systems
Giant Figure in the Global Arms Market: Rosoboronexport's Order Portfolio Exceeds $65 Billion
Russian state defense industry exporter Rosoboronexport has announced that it has reached a massive order portfolio exceeding $65 billion with more than 800 active contracts.
Cyber & Space
Cyber & Space
A New Horizon in Defense from Bayraktar: Beyond KIZILELMA and the Space Race
In his statements at the International Astronautical Congress, BAYKAR Chairman of the Board Selçuk Bayraktar discussed the success story ranging from the Mini UAV to KIZILELMA and the vision of national independence in the field of space.
Cyber & Space
Pentagon's $6.3 Billion SM-3 Move: Critical Step in Ballistic Missile Defense
The US Navy has signed a $6.3 billion SM-3 missile production contract with Raytheon due to rising combat expenditures and depleting stocks. The production line, which was planned to be shut down, has been revived.
Cyber & Space
Historic Move by Israel's Defense Industry: First National Participation at the Marrakech Airshow
Following the Abraham Accords, the Israel Ministry of Defense and the country's leading defense companies showcased their strategic partnership by establishing an official national pavilion for the first time at the international airshow held in Marrakech, Morocco.