Month: October 2025

The NE-RASAT Reconnaissance and Surveillance UAV Takes to the Skies - RaillyNews
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The NE-RASAT Reconnaissance and Surveillance UAV Takes to the Skies

02/10/2025
The NE-RASAT Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), developed by Sekiz Altmış Teknoloji —a company operating in the field of Turkish defense technologies—has successfully completed its test flight. Announced via the company’s official X (Twitter) account with the post “NE-RASAT is in the skies!”, this development marks another milestone in the progress 🚄
HAVELSAN’s 5 National Software Programs Debut on SANCAR - RaillyNews
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HAVELSAN’s 5 National Software Programs Debut on SANCAR

01/10/2025
HAVELSAN has integrated its national software, specifically developed for autonomous unmanned surface vehicles, into the SANCAR SIDA, which it developed in collaboration with Yonca Teknik. After successfully completing a firing test on September 9—which was attended by officials from the Presidency of the Defense Industries and the Naval Forces Command—and 🚄
U.S. Approval Granted for the HÜRJET Engine - RaillyNews
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U.S. Approval Granted for the HÜRJET Engine

01/10/2025
Fahrettin Öztürk, Chairman of the Board of Directors at TEI (Tusaş Motor Sanayii), shared important updates regarding the engine procurement processes forthe HÜRJET trainer aircraft and the KAANNational Fighter Aircraft. Öztürk reported that approval had been received from the U.S. Congress for the HÜRJET, while the process for the KAAN 🚄
The Pentagon Signed a New F-35 Contract - RaillyNews
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The Pentagon Signed a New F-35 Contract

01/10/2025
The Pentagon announced that it has signed an additional $12.5 billion contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of approximately 300 new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. This contract amendment significantly increases the total value of the F-35 program. According to a statement from the U.S. Navy, this contract will finalize 🚄
Trump: American Cities Should Be 'Military Training Grounds' - RaillyNews
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Trump: American Cities Should Be ‘Military Training Grounds’

01/10/2025
President Donald Trump met with top military leaders on Tuesday at the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia and made controversial remarks suggesting that U.S. cities should be used as “training grounds” to combat a “war from within.” “Dangerous Cities” and the “Internal Invasion” Claim In his speech, Trump implied 🚄
New Zealand’s NH90 Helicopters Set a Record for Longest Flight - RaillyNews
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New Zealand’s NH90 Helicopters Set a Record for Longest Flight

01/10/2025
Two NH90 helicopters belonging to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), each carrying two 1,100-lb external fuel tanks, completed a record-breaking two-day flight from Australia to New Zealand. The helicopters took off from Amberley Royal Australian Air Force Base near Brisbane and flew a total of 1,765 miles (approximately 🚄
Historic Fleet Back in Action with the MQ-9 Reaper - RaillyNews
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Historic Fleet Back in Action with the MQ-9 Reaper

01/10/2025
The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 431st Squadron, which has a long history dating back to World War II , and transformed it into an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) unit that will be permanently stationed at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea. This unit, which became operational on 🚄
Italy's Navy Gains a New Generation of Power - RaillyNews
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Italy’s Navy Gains a New Generation of Power

01/10/2025
Italy is preparing to add the new generation TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missiles to its inventory, which will significantly increase the defense and offensive capabilities of its navy. European defense company MBDA has signed a critical contract with Italy’s National Directorate for Naval Armaments for the production of the missile. This 🚄
US Army's 5 Billion USD Anti-Drone Procurement - RaillyNews
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US Army’s 5 Billion USD Anti-Drone Procurement

01/10/2025
The United States (US) Army has taken an important step to strengthen its capacity to counter growing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) threats. The Army has awarded Raytheon a massive contract worth nearly $5 billion ( $5,039,629,681 to be exact) to procure the Coyote anti-drone system. The contract package includes fixed 🚄
6.5 Billion Euro Tank Purchase from Romania - RaillyNews
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6.5 Billion Euro Tank Purchase from Romania

01/10/2025
Romania, determined to strengthen its defense capabilities, has announced a major military procurement program set to begin this year. With an estimated budget of approximately 6.5 billion euros, this project will add 216 new main battle tanks and 76 derivative vehicles (recovery, mobile bridge, mine-clearing vehicles, etc.) to the army’s 🚄
South Korea Has Completed Its Next-Generation Vertical Launch System - RaillyNews
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South Korea Has Completed Its Next-Generation Vertical Launch System

01/10/2025
South Korean defense giant Hanwha Aerospace announced that it has successfully completed the KVLS-II (Korean Vertical Launch System II) development project, marking a significant advance in naval warfare technology. This five-year project was carried out with the support of the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and is considered 🚄
Australia’s Artillery Force Will Be Reinforced with HIMARS - RaillyNews
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Australia’s Artillery Force Will Be Reinforced with HIMARS

01/10/2025
The U.S. Department of State has approved a critical military sale. Through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) channel, the potential sale of 48 M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) units and related support equipment to Australia, with an estimated cost of $705 million, has been approved. The Defense Security 🚄