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Historic Move from Turkish Defense Industry: Second Logistics Ship Built for Portugal Laid Down
In the Naval Replenishment and Logistics Support Ship project being built by STM for the Portuguese Navy, the keel laying ceremony of the second ship, N.R.P. FERNANDO PESSOA, was held in Istanbul.
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Türkiye's Military Eye in Space: Fergani Started Duty in FRG-100D4 Orbit
Fergani Space, entirely with domestic capabilities, has successfully placed the communication and navigation satellite FRG-100D4 into orbit and commenced operational activities.
Groundbreaking Integration in Unmanned Systems by HAVELSAN: Naval and Air Assets in Joint Mission
HAVELSAN successfully integrated the USV-12 Autonomous Surface Vessel and the SAGAN unmanned aerial vehicle under a common command and control architecture, conducting an aerial munition drop test.
Critical Move from the U.S. Department of State: The 'Super Intelligence' Era Officially Begins Instead of Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Department of State published a comprehensive directive requiring the use of 'Super Intelligence' (SI) by completely removing the term artificial intelligence from official correspondence and defense diplomacy networks.
Pentagon Expands Its Presence in the Arctic: Infrastructure Assault on Greenland Bases
The Pentagon is preparing to begin field work next year to expand and modernize military facilities in Greenland in order to increase its strategic power in the Arctic region.
Land Systems
Storm of Autonomy at AUSA 2026: US Army Restructures Supply Chain
While unmanned systems, low-cost interceptors, and electronic warfare technologies took center stage at the AUSA 2026 exhibition in Washington, the Pentagon is initiating a strategic transformation to open its procurement mechanisms to next-generation defense companies.
Lockheed Martin's 150-Kilometer Range ER GMLRS Rocket Enters Mass Production
Lockheed Martin is transitioning to the mass production phase after successfully completing operational testing for the 150 km range ER GMLRS rocket system, which doubles the range of the standard GMLRS.
US Army Cyber Command's Artificial Intelligence Initiative: Human-Machine Balance Redefined
The US Army Cyber Command is redefining autonomy and control limits to optimize the human-artificial intelligence equation in cyber operations.
Naval Systems
Historic Export from Turkish Defense Industry: Keel Laying Stage in Portuguese Logistics Support Ship
Turkish engineering company STM cemented its position in the global maritime market by holding the keel-laying ceremony in Istanbul for the second logistics support ship built for the Portuguese Navy.
Beijing Overwhelms Washington in Naval Construction: Historical Breakthrough in Global Sea Power
According to Euronaval data, China has built more than twice the tonnage of US naval vessels in the 2024-2025 period, consolidating global maritime balances.
US Navy's Groundbreaking Move: MQ-25A Unmanned Tanker Remotely Controlled from 3,500 Kilometers
The US Navy successfully controlled the MQ-25A Stingray UAV from Boeing facilities in Illinois, located 3,500 kilometers away, via a low Earth orbit satellite network while it was circling a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean, marking a milestone in naval aviation.
Air Systems
Historic Export Move from Turkish Defense Industry: STM Lays Keel for the Second Ship in Portugal Project
In the Replenishment at Sea and Logistics Support Ship Project built by STM for the Portuguese Navy, the second ship, N.R.P. FERNANDO PESSOA, was laid down at a ceremony held in Istanbul.
Aviation Transformation in the Argentine Armed Forces: Bell 407GXi Deliveries Completed
The Argentine Ministry of Defense has completed the delivery of six Bell 407GXi light utility helicopters under a procurement program conducted in partnership with the Canadian Commercial Corporation and Bell Textron for the Army and Air Force inventories.
A Break in Global Security: Military Power Returns to the Peak While Diplomacy Retreats
At the Global Security Forum held in Doha, Qatar, it was emphasized that international diplomacy is weakening and conflicts are becoming the primary option as access to military capabilities becomes easier.
Cyber & Space
Türkiye’s Strategic Power in Space Grows: Fergani’s Sixth Satellite in Target Orbit
Developed by Fergani Space, the FRG-100D4 satellite was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX rocket and deployed into its target orbit at an altitude of 590 kilometers.
U.S. Army's Critical Step and Strategic Preparation for 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense Interceptor
The U.S. Army announced the assignment of a critical air defense unit to the 'Golden Dome for America' (GDA) project, which is expected to revolutionize the national missile defense architecture. The project aims to establish a multi-layered defense network by integrating sensors, interceptors, and command-control elements.
HAARP Facility in Alaska Reactivated for Strategic Beyond-Horizon Radar Tests
The ABD Command successfully tested next-generation cost-effective beyond-horizon radar technology using the HAARP facility in Alaska to close critical surveillance gaps in the Arctic region.
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