Portugal signs an amendment to the existing contract with “Embraer” for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft
Embraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, and the Portuguese State today signed the amendment to the current contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium…
US clears “AIM-9X Sidewinder” Missile Sale to Belgium
The US State Department has approved the potential $567.8-million sale of RTX’s AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Belgium. Brussels’ requested package includes 320 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles; 258…
NATO Chief endorses Türkiye’s participation in EU SAFE Program
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed support for Türkiye’s participation in the European Union’s newly established defense financing program SAFE, according to a report by the Greek daily Kathimerini. Citing…
SANCAR AUSV Completes Live-Fire Trials, Strengthening Autonomous Naval Capabilities
Ankara, Türkiye – Developed in cooperation between HAVELSAN and Yonca Shipyard, the SANCAR Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (AUSV) has successfully completed live-fire trials in the Marmara Sea. Conducted with the…
Rheinmetall reaches agreement with Lürssen Group on acquisition of “NVL”, becoming a naval systems provider
The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has agreed with the Lürssen Group on the key terms of an acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL B.V. & Co. KG, Bremen-Vegesack), the military…
Navantia launches first F-110 class frigate ‘Bonifaz’ for Spanish Navy
On September 11, 2025, Navantia held the launching ceremony of the F111 “Bonifaz” frigate, the first unit of the F-110 programme for the Spanish Navy, in a highly symbolic event…
“ARA” contracted to develop new Penetrator weapon system for US national security
New Mexico defence company Applied Research Associates (ARA) has been engaged in a 24-month contract to serve as the system design agent for the development of a prototype air-to-ground Next…
United States hands over new batch of 38 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks to Poland
On 11 September, the Polish Armament Agency announced the receipt of a third delivery of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks supplied by the United States. The shipment also included a new…
Thales and BAE Systems announce new phase of collaboration to deliver next-generation submarine sonar capability for the UK
BAE Systems and Thales yesterday announced a new phase in their long-standing collaboration on submarine sonar capability, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In support of…
“Airbus” signs partnership agreement with “ERA” in air and missile defence
Airbus Defence and Space announced the signing of a Framework Cooperation Agreement with ERA, a leading provider of passive surveillance technologies for air defence. This partnership aims to enhance Airbus’…