Robots and drones put to the test at the European Robotics Hackathon 2025
These were probably the most difficult scenarios since the European Robotics Hackathon (EnRicH) premiered in 2017 At the beginning of July, more than 120 robotics experts from all over Europe and Canada gathered at the never-operational Zwentendorf nuclear power plant near Vienna to test their ground robots and drones under realistic conditions at the 5th […]
Game-changing move from STM: RF Seeker-equipped KARGU hits the field
STM deploys RF Seeker KARGU against FPV drone threats STM has successfully integrated its developed RF Seeker Payload into the KARGU loitering munition. Capable of detecting all types of RF-emitting systems, KARGU has now been field-tested against one of the most pressing threats on the modern battlefield – FPV drones. As a pioneer in Türkiye’s […]
HAVELSAN to provide training solution for Calidus‘ B-250 aircraft
Under the signed agreement, HAVELSAN will develop simulators and integrated training solutions that will constitute the core of the B-250 training infrastructure Within the scope of IDEF 2025 International Defense Industry Fair, a significant cooperation agreement was formalized between HAVELSAN and UAE-based defense company Calidus for the development of advanced training systems tailored to the […]
Eurofighter CEO welcomes Türkiye-UK MOU signing at IDEF 2025
The MoU is the first step towards Türkiye’s potential purchase of the Eurofighter Typhoon jet Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt, Chief Executive Officer of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, has welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the United Kingdom. Yaşar Güler, Turkish Minister of National Defence, and […]
LAND 156 – initial contracts announcement
DroneShield has received approximately $5 million in orders, of $16.9 million total The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry, announced on July 24 the award of a contract under Project LAND 156 to supply handheld counter-drone equipment to the Australian Defence Force. DroneShield was awarded approximately $5 million of a $16.9 million in […]
BAE Systems to support airborne electronic attack capabilities for Italy
When the airframes are fitted with modern EA mission systems, they will provide Italy with powerful, long-range capabilities that disrupt and suppress enemies’ command and control, communication, navigation, and air defense systems BAE Systems has received a $12 million contract from L3Harris to support the modification of two Gulfstream G550 aircraft into airborne electronic attack […]
armasuisse Switzerland procures IRIS-T SLM from Diehl Defence
The contract between Diehl Defence and armasuisse provides for the delivery of five IRIS-T SLM systems and other services Diehl Defence and the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed the contracts for the procurement of ground-based air defence (GBAD) systems of the type IRIS-T SLM for […]
Terma and Odd Systems enter strategic partnership to develop AI-powered drone interceptor
The collaboration brings together the best of Western defense engineering with Ukrainian battlefield innovation Terma Group announced on July 21 a new partnership with Ukrainian drone and camera manufacturer Odd Systems to co-develop a low-cost, AI-powered autonomous drone interceptor. Terma will supply its high-end sensor and situational awareness technologies to Odd Systems‘ combat-proven drone platforms. […]
STM set to launch innovative defence technologies at IDEF-2025
STM, one of the leading companies in the Turkish defence industry, is set to unveil five new defence technologies, developed through its indigenous engineering capabilities, for the first time at IDEF-2025 Having played an important role in Türkiye’s recent breakthrough in the defense industry, STM offers critical solutions in such areas as naval platforms, tactical […]
L3Harris introduces launched effects vehicles to increase US multi-domain superiority
L3Harris designed, developed and built the vehicles over the past five years and completed more than 40 flights with them L3Harris Technologies debuted on July 17 a pack of launched effects vehicles, demonstrating the company’s ability to respond to the U.S. Department of Defense’s urgent need for advanced, capable and affordable munitions it can employ […]