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Historic Defense Pact Between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia on the Agenda of the Turkish Grand National Assembly
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia has been submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly for approval. The pact provides for collective defense and strategic cooperation mechanisms.
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SİPER Block-1 Renews Security in the Field: Steel Dome's Long Arm Hits the Target
The SİPER Long-Range Air Defense Missile System in the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces successfully hit the target with a direct strike using the SİPER Block-1 missile during testing activities at the Sinop Firing Range.
Kayı Savunma in Prague: Turkish Engineering Shapes the Battlefield of the Future
Kayı Savunma is introducing its advanced technology ammunition systems, developed with domestic and national capabilities, to the global defense market at the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026, which opened its doors in Prague, Czechia.
Strategic Axis in the Global Defense Equation: 'Badr' Move from Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia
The historic 'Badr' Memorandum of Understanding, which envisions joint production, technology sharing, and R&D-focused cooperation in the defense industry among Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia, was signed in Doha.
Critical Breakthrough in Armored Vehicles from Lockheed Martin: Spike NLOS Missile Successfully Fired from ISV-U Platform
Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the integration and first live-fire tests of the Spike NLOS missile system on the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV-U) at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah.
Land Systems
Critical Breakthrough in Armored Vehicles from Lockheed Martin: Spike NLOS Missile Successfully Fired from ISV-U Platform
Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the integration and first live-fire tests of the Spike NLOS missile system on the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV-U) at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah.
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.
Naval Systems
Elbit Systems Completes Acquisition of Underwater Robotics Firm in Canada
Elbit Systems has acquired Canada-based International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE), a company known for having over 50 years of subsea robotics experience and having delivered more than 250 underwater vehicles to customers in over 20 countries. Elbit Systems will leverage this acquisition to expand its capabilities in this field.
A Revolution in the Underwater Rescue Concept from the Italian Navy: SAVER System Under Test
The Italian Navy is transforming its underwater operational capabilities by initiating sea acceptance trials of the next-generation SAVER submarine rescue system aboard the offshore support vessel Tritone.
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.
Air Systems
US Army Faces Budget Uncertainty in New Command and Control System
Field tests and deployment schedule of the US Army's next-generation command and control system, NGC2, remain uncertain depending on budget processes and financial resources in Congress.
Alarm in the German Armed Forces: Russian Sabotage Threat Raised to Second Highest Level
The German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, have raised their alert level to the second highest tier due to an escalating Russian sabotage threat. Investigations reveal that military facilities and Ukraine support activities are being directly targeted.
US Army Border Region Food Safety Mission: Critical Inspection Training for Dairy Products
US Army Veterinary Corps officers conducted a comprehensive pasteurization inspection training in Denmark to ensure the safety of dairy products that will be consumed by naval personnel, military staff on coastal duty, and their families.
Cyber & Space
Historic Military Move from Australia and Indonesia: Critical Firsts in Exercise Keris Woomera
Australian and Indonesian forces have elevated defense cooperation to the highest level by executing strategic 'firsts' in missile firings and cyber operations within the scope of the Keris Woomera exercise.
SİPER Block-1 Renews Security in the Field: Steel Dome's Long Arm Hits the Target
The SİPER Long-Range Air Defense Missile System in the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces successfully hit the target with a direct strike using the SİPER Block-1 missile during testing activities at the Sinop Firing Range.
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.
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