Türkiye’s indigenous Smart Loitering Munition System
ALPAGUT successfully launched from AKINCI UCAV ALPAGUT, the Smart Loitering Munition System developed by STM and ROKETSAN has successfully completed its test launch from the AKINCI UCAV. Jointly developed by Türkiye’s leading rocket and missile center ROKETSAN and STM, a pioneer in tactical mini UAV production, the ALPAGUT Smart Loitering Munition System continues its flight […]
Milestones in the Brazilian frigate program: Naming of the “Jerônimo de Albuquerque” and start of sea trials at TKMS
With three of a total of four ordered ships already under construction and sea trials underway, the Tamandaré frigate program is progressing The Brazilian Navy, EMGEPRON, and Águas Azuis – a project company of TKMS, Embraer Defense & Security, and Atech – celebrated on August 8 the naming of the second Tamandaré-class frigate, named “F201 […]
KONGSBERG awarded full-rate production contract for ACV-30 turrets
The United States Marine Corps has awarded a full-rate production contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) valued at up to $330 million for the 30mm remote turret for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30) The first order on the contract from PEO Land Systems Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) includes a […]
Navantia begins production in the first of its new factories equipped with cutting-edge technology
This is the Open Units Workshop located at the San Fernando shipyard, which will improve the construction times and costs of blocks for ships destined for the Spanish Navy and other customers Navantia’s shipyard in San Fernando has started building flat panels for the blocks of current projects in its Open Flat Units Workshop (TUAP), […]
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 […]
New configurations of the ÇAKA RWS Systems with Anti-Tank capability
ÇAKA 30/AT-O & ÇAKA AT-K Anti-Tank Guided Missile System RCT to be showcased at IDEF 2025 Amphibious armoured combat vehicles provide a critical link between land and naval forces in addition to enabling the safe landing of units during amphibious operations. The armoured amphibious assault vehicles also serve as armoured personnel carriers after reaching the […]
Terma to deliver 32 new coastal surveillance radars to strengthen Denmark’s maritime security
Deliveries will take place throughout 2025 and 2026 Terma has signed an agreement with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to deliver 32 modern coastal surveillance radars. The new systems will replace the current radar infrastructure, ensuring continued maritime domain awareness and sovereignty protection across Danish waters. The radar upgrade will enhance Denmark’s […]
Autonomous navigation enables naval operations of the future
The Autonomous Navigation and Command System from Anschütz creates multiple new advantages in naval operations Anschütz has designed a unique, integrated Autonomous Navigation and Command System for naval vessels. Using proven, readily available and type-approved components, it provides navies with enhanced safety and sustainable capability for unmanned systems, all the while retaining full technological sovereignty. […]
Astrolight successfully tests laser communication terminal with Lithuanian Navy, providing unjammable free-space laser link between ships
In environments where radio links may be unreliable or compromised, maintaining stable connectivity is critical In a demonstration of secure, unjammable communication, Lithuanian space and defense tech company Astrolight has successfully tested its POLARIS free-space laser terminal at sea in collaboration with the Lithuanian Navy. The trial took place between two naval vessels operating in […]
Major progress in second Navantia corvette programme for Saudi Arabia
The shipyard has performed the keel laying of the sixth corvette for RSNF and the cutting of the first steel plate of the eigth Corvette Navantia’s shipyard in San Fernando (Cádiz) performed on July 9 the keel laying for the first corvette in the second series signed with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). This […]