Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has announced plans to build approximately 1,500 military air platforms by 2034. CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu outlined this ambitious 10-year roadmap, which includes fighter jets, helicopters, and… Continue reading "Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Plans to Produce 1,500 Military Aircraft by 2034"
On Tuesday, 2 June, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office unveiled a new initiative aimed at supporting US agricultural security. BTO Director Dr. Michael Koeris… Continue reading "DARPA Initiates New Program to Defend Agriculture"
On May 29, 2025, a South Korean Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft crashed near the city of Pohang in the southeast during a routine training flight. The U.S.-made patrol… Continue reading "Fatal Crash: South Korean Navy Patrol Plane Goes Down During Training Flight"
According to Swiss media, the Swiss government has authorized defense contractor Ruag MRO to sell 71 Leopard 1 tanks to Germany. However, in line with Switzerland’s interpretation of its own… Continue reading "Swiss Government Authorizes Sale of Leopard 1 Tanks to Germany"
Turkey’s Navy has officially announced its nuclear submarine program at the 12th Naval Systems Seminar in Istanbul on May 27, 2025. Rear Admiral Timur Yılmaz (Commander of the Submarine Fleet)… Continue reading "Turkey’s Future Nuclear Submarine Initiative – NUKDEN"
Two weeks ago, near the contested Spratly Islands, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel engaged in aggressive maneuvers with a Philippine Government research vessel, resulting in a collision and damage to… Continue reading "Chinese Coast Guard Ship Collides With Philippine Research Vessel In Latest Altercation Around Spratly Islands"
On 2 June, Rocket Lab launched the second of Blacksky’s Gen 3 electro-optical (EO) imagery satellites from it’s complex in Mahia, New Zealand. This constellation is intended to offer a… Continue reading "Blacksky Launches 2nd Gen 3 Satellite for Real-time Tracking Constellation"
On May 27, 2025, the EU Council (meeting in Brussels) formally approved a new EU defense project called “Directed Energy Systems.” This PESCO initiative, led by Italy and Spain as… Continue reading "Italy to Lead EU Mobile Laser Air Defense Weapon Project"
During President Zelenskyy’s official visit to Germany on May 28, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov signed a strategic arms agreement in Berlin. Under this deal, German firm Diehl Defence will… Continue reading "Germany and Ukraine Sign €2.2 Billion Contract for IRIS-T Air Defense Systems"
HMS Venturer, the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate, was unveiled at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard on May 27, 2025. The warship marks a major achievement in the UK’s £10 billion… Continue reading "HMS Venturer Unveiled: Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate"