DEFENCE

A historical turning point was experienced in the Turkish defence industry. on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the BMC Tank and New Generation Armoured Vehicles Production Facility was inaugurated and the First New ALTAY Tanks Delivery Ceremony was held in Kahramankazan. Haluk Görgün, 🚘

German defence industry giant Rheinmetall and VMZ (Vazovski Mashinostroitelni Zavodi), one of Bulgaria’s leading companies, are establishing a giant joint venture that will significantly increase Europe’s defence and ammunition production capacity. The joint venture will focus on the development and production of artillery ammunition and energetic materials. According to the 🚘

With the US strategic focus shifting from Europe to the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere, the future of the Cold War-era, Eurocentric military structure of heavy mechanised brigades has become a subject of debate. Benjamin Jensen of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC proposes the 🚘

Taking an important step towards strengthening its air force, Turkey has decided to procure a total of 44 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. In this context, Turkey plans to purchase 20 aircraft from the United Kingdom, 12 aircraft from Qatar and 12 aircraft from Oman. This strategic procurement was formalised with 🚘

Russia has announced that it has successfully tested the 9M730 Burevestnik(NATO code name SSC-X-9 Skyfall), a cruise missile with an unlimited range and nuclear warhead, which it claims to take its nuclear deterrence capacity to the next level. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on 26 October that the test would 🚘

The Danish Ministry of Defence has officially announced that it has abandoned the procurement of the Barak MX air defence systemmanufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). According to Breaking Defence, the ministry said the decision was prompted by Defence Command’s recommendation that resources “prioritise other initiatives to provide more immediate 🚘

US-based marine technology company Saronic Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with technology giant NVIDIA to accelerate the development of autonomous marine systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled shipbuilding. announced on Friday 24 October, the collaboration centres on the integration of NVIDIA’s advanced artificial intelligence tools and high computing platforms into 🚘

The United Kingdom (UK) and Ukraine have signed a groundbreaking cooperation in the defence industry, agreeing to co-produce thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative. This agreement, signed in London between the defence ministries of the two countries, is the first Ukrainian-made combat drone project to 🚘

Altınay Defence Technologies, one of the major players in the Turkish defence industry, has reinforced its claim in the sector by reaching full capacity in less than a year at the Altınay Defence Production Technologies Centre (Dilovası Machinery Specialised Organised Industrial Zone), which was officially opened at the beginning of 🚘

The Pakistan Marine Corps has officially inducted three 2400 TD class hovercrafts into its inventory to significantly enhance its operational capabilities in the harsh coastal and marshland areas of southern Sindh province. This strategic move stands out as a key step in Pakistan’s comprehensive modernisation process to strengthen its rapid 🚘

Finland has completed a critical infrastructure investment ahead of the F-35A fighter jet deliveries that will begin at the end of 2026. The assembly and maintenance (MRO) facilities for the F135 engines built in the Linnavuori region of Nokia were completed on schedule, marking the most important industrial cooperation threshold 🚘

Russian state company Rostec continues its modernisation activities in the field of aviation and defence without slowing down. In its latest press release, the company announced the completion of the second prototype of the Yak-130M training and light attack aircraft. While this second prototype is preparing to undergo extensive ground 🚘

The Russian-Ukrainian war radically changed the rules of the modern battlefield in terms of logistics. A drone operator’s dream, it created an environment in which supply trucks and warehouses were overwhelmed by an almost endless stream of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and long-range munitions. For the first time since World 🚘

US defence technology company Shield AI has announced the X-BAT, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fighter aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). The company suggests that this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) could represent the next generation of military combat aircraft and, in particular, provide a significant advance in 🚘

The Lithuanian Army is testing its defence capabilities against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in response to rising tensions in the Baltic region and Russian airspace violations. More and more armies are exploring the potential of firearms as a last resort against swarms of low-cost UAVs, with Lithuania also using heavy 🚘

The US Department of Defence (Pentagon) announced that it has ordered the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and strike group to the US Southern Command as part of increased tensions and military build-up in the region. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that the purpose of this 🚘

Franco-German land weapons manufacturer KNDS believes its truck-mounted Caesar 155-millimetre howitzer has an “excellent” chance of winning the US Army’s artillery tender to replace the M777 towed artillery system. This optimism is largely based on Caesar’s strong reputation among American artillery crews during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. US bidding 🚘

NATO and European Union (EU) member Croatia reintroduced compulsory military service in a parliamentary vote on Friday. the country’s decision to return to the voluntary system in 2008 comes amid heightened military tensions across Europe following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the military build-up in the Balkans in particular. Details 🚘

Singapore launched Victory, the first of the 8,000-tonne Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), the largest surface warship ever built for its navy. speaking at the 21 October ceremony, Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing drew attention by comparing the 150-metre ship to the famous science fiction series Battlestar Galactica. Minister Chan 🚘

In support of national defence and technological innovation, the US Department of the Air Force is leasing thousands of acres of land on five different military bases to private companies to build massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. This strategic step is a direct response to President Donald Trump’s executive 🚘

Greenland’s early warning radars, which have been North America’s first line of defence against ballistic missile attacks since the Cold War, are vulnerable to new and rapidly evolving threats. With the advent of hypersonic missile technology, US bases in Greenland can neither detect nor effectively intercept attacks at Mach 5 🚘

Developing national and modern systems in the Turkish defence industry, STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. continues to make new deliveries in the field of tactical UAVs, in which it is the pioneer in Turkey. Domestic deliveries of ALPAGU, a fixed-wing national strike UAV system, also known as “Kamikaze 🚘

Ministry of National Defence (MSB) sources announced that the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) is working on a critical interim solution to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of its missions. Until the deliveries of the indigenous and national fighter jet KAAN begin, it is planned to procure the system needs that will 🚘

Ministry of National Defence (MSB) sources answered the questions of journalists at the weekly press briefing and evaluated the latest situation regarding the procurement of fighter jets for the Turkish Armed Forces. Regarding the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, which was also on the agenda during President Recep Tayyip 🚘

The United States has taken an important step towards its goal of reducing foreign dependence on minerals critical to national security. The Stibnite Gold Mine in Idaho, which produced vital minerals for the “Arsenal of Democracy” during World War II, was reactivated in partnership with the US Army and Perpetua 🚘

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday organised a large-scale exercise involving the country’s strategic nuclear forces, including missile tests. The exercise came on the heels of the suspension of Putin’s planned summit with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. A statement released by the Kremlin gave details of the exercises, 🚘

Ukraine has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to procure fourth-generation fighter jets designed to fly on challenging airfields. Ukrainian and Swedish officials announced on 22 October the signing of a Letter of Intent to export 100 to 150 JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Kiev. This potential 🚘

Greece has taken a critical step towards modernising its Armed Forces, turning the 306th Base Telecommunications Factory (306 EBT) in Acharnes, west of Athens, into a drone production facility. Base Telecommunications Factory(306 EBT) in Acharnes, west of Athens, into a drone production facility. Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visited the 🚘

South Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer and the South Korean Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen mutual growth and cooperation opportunities in the defence sectors of the two countries. The agreement aims to create new jobs and market development opportunities in the 🚘