DEFENCE

According to the financial research firm Rothschild & Co. Redburn, as most European countries remain committed to NATO’s 2035 spending targets, European defense companies could increase the revenue they generate from European customers over the next decade by an average of 0.5 to .5 annually from their European customers over 🚄

Australia-based Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled its Atlas Space Control platform, developed to counter growing threats to satellites in orbit and contribute to Space Situational Awareness (SDA). This new product family, consisting of ground-based high-energy laser systems, offers allied forces the promise of ensuring operational freedom in orbit through 🚄

The geopolitical tensions that have escalated due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have brought scenarios involving the potential large-scale deployment of troops and equipment to NATO’s eastern flank to the forefront of Europe’s agenda. However, these scenarios have revealed serious shortcomings in Europe’s existing military logistics infrastructure and bureaucratic processes. 🚄

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during a live broadcast, described the intensive diplomatic efforts aimed at lifting the overt and covert restrictions and sanctions imposed on Turkey. Minister Fidan emphasized that these efforts are a matter of national security and clearly stated that he is obligated to lift these sanctions in 🚄

Spain’s decision to abandon plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets —citing technological restrictions imposed by the U.S., high maintenance costs, and rising prices—has led the country to explore new options for its defense strategy. In a statement issued on August 6, 2025, the Spanish Ministry of Defense indicated that it 🚄

The Romanian Ministry of National Defense announced that it has made a significant decision as part of the modernization of the Navy and will procure HISAR-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) from Turkey. According to a report by Security News, Romanian Minister of National Defense Ionuţ Moşteanu announced that the procurement 🚄

The IŞIK High-Power Laser System, a major milestone in Turkey’s pursuit of laser-based defense technologies, was developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM and has successfully completed critical acceptance tests. Notable for its high domestic content and modular design, the IŞIK system takes Turkey’s defense capabilities a step further by serving as an 🚄

As the possibility of a major military deployment to NATO’s eastern flank looms due to Russia’s war in Ukraine, it has come to light that France is grappling with bureaucratic hurdles that could slow the flow of troops and tanks to the region. Brigadier General Fabrice Feola, commander of France’s 🚄

Organized by MÜSİAD Ankara for the fifth time this year, the Military Radar and Border Security Summit (MRBS) is set to open its doors in Ankara on October 7–8, 2025. The Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and the Presidency of Defense Industries under the Presidency 🚄

Hungary conducted a large-scale defense exercise titled **”Adaptive Hussars 2025″** to test the country’s defense capabilities and inter-agency cooperation. Allied forces from Turkey also participated in the Distinguished Observers’ Day held on October 2 at the Martfű–Vezseny crossing over the Tisza River. Preparation and Modernization Process Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf 🚄

ABD Savunma Bakanlığı (Pentagon), Avrupa’daki ABD Hava Kuvvetleri-Afrika Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı (USAFE-AFAFRICA) pozisyonunun rütbesini dört yıldızlı orgenerallikten (General) üç yıldızlı korgeneralliğe (Lieutenant General) indirme kararı aldı. Bu hamle, 1957’den bu yana neredeyse yetmiş yıldır dört yıldızlı generaller tarafından yönetilen bu kritik komutanlıkta köklü bir değişikliğe işaret ediyor. Başkan Donald Trump, 🚄

In recent weeks, many European countries—from Denmark to Romania, and from Poland to Germany—have been the scene of a series of incidents caused by unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These incidents have led to the closure of airports, threats to military facilities, and even the scramble of NATO fighter jets 🚄

Developed by ASELSAN, a leading organization in the Turkish defense industry, and capable of being integrated into aerial platforms, the new-generation electronic warfare system— the ANTIDOT 2-U 200 Electronic Warfare Pod—has successfully completed its first flight test, demonstrating its capabilities. This critical achievement elevates Turkey’s expertise in the field of 🚄

Turkey’s defense and aerospace industry continues to set records, demonstrating its effectiveness and competitiveness in the global market in line with its 2025 vision. With $574 million in exports in September, the sector brought its total exports for the first nine months of the year to a historic high of 🚄

In a statement issued on Thursday, the German military announced that it had taken delivery of the first of eight Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance and anti-submarine aircraft ordered by the German Navy. This delivery represents a strategic step that will replace Germany’s aging P-3C Orion fleet and significantly strengthen 🚄

A critical milestone has been reached in the serial production process of Turkey’s national main battle tank, the ALTAY. ASELSAN has successfully completed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for the systems covered by the ALTAY Serial Production Project Subsystems Contract it signed with BMC. These domestically produced systems, which passed the 🚄

As part of its updated maritime strategy, Germany announced that it aims to add three Large Remote-Controlled Missile Vessels (LRMVs) to its navy by 2035. This move signals that Germany will significantly enhance its maritime defense and potential offensive capabilities. The LRMV’s Primary Mission: Air and Missile Defense Given the 🚄

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 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 🚄

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 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 🚄

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 🚄

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 🚄

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 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 🚄

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 🚄

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 🚄