In-House SAM Projects Hint at Pakistan’s Air Defence Goals
In May 2023, Pakistan’s GIDS revealed that the Pakistani defence industry is working on a number of surface-to-air missile (SAM) projects.
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Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2023
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) successfully test flew its T625 Gökbey general purpose helicopter with the indigenously developed TS1400 turboshaft engine.
Pakistan’s Defence Industry Lays Out Ambitious Future Roadmap
Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), the commercial wing of Pakistan’s state-owned defence industry vendors, released its future product roadmap.
Pakistan Navy Commissions Last 2 Type 054A/P Frigates
The Pakistan Navy (PN) formally inducted its final pair of Tughril-class multi-mission frigates, completing its Type 054A/P fleet to four ships.
Türkiye Christens its Next-Gen Fighter as “KAAN”
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter aircraft, the Kaan, reflects the future of Türkiye’s integrated air warfare system.
Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter.
Monthly Defense News Recap – April 2023
Ukraine receives additional MiG-29s, but are these jets enough? India is aiming to take its next big step with the AMCA. Brazil and the UAE are jointly developing new missiles.
Türkiye Commissions First Drone Carrier – TCG Anadolu
The Turkish Navy commissioned its lead landing helicopter dock (LHD), the TCG Anadolu. This LHD will also serve as Türkiye’s first ‘drone carrier.’
How Policy Culture Derailed Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Efforts
With Project AZM defunct, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will have to adjust its next-gen fighter requirements by seeking an off-the-shelf solution.
New MPA Solutions Look to Take on Boeing P-8A Poseidon
South Africa’s Paramount Group and Canada’s PAL Aerospace are working to tap into the growing market for next-generation maritime patrol aircraft.
Monthly Defense News Recap – March 2023
The defence industries of Türkiye, South Korea, and India are all making progress by developing weapon systems for their respective national militaries.
Türkiye Reaches Key Milestones Across Aviation Programs
TUSAŞ successfully carried out the ground tests of its MMU and HÜRJET aircraft while also revealing the new ANKA 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
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