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Turkish Defense Ministry Unveils Six Experimental Fighter Engines

Turkish Defense Ministry Unveils Six Experimental Fighter Engines

The Turkish Defense Ministry has announced the production of six experimental fighter engines, known as the Guchan engines, at its Research and Development Center. These engines, capable of delivering 42,000 pounds of thrust, were unveiled at the Saha Expo. The announcement was unexpected, as there had been no prior indication of the project's development. The engines are part of a broader effort to enhance Turkey's defense capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign technology. The program aims to develop domestic technology and build national capacity in critical defense areas.
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Sefine Shipyard and Kraken Robotics Collaborate on Sonar Integration for Enhanced Target Recognition

Sefine Shipyard and Kraken Robotics Collaborate on Sonar Integration for Enhanced Target Recognition

Türkiye's Sefine Shipyard, through its Strategic and Unmanned Systems Research Center (SİSAM), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada's Kraken Robotics. This agreement, announced during the Saha Expo exhibition in Istanbul, aims to integrate Kraken's Katfish synthetic aperture sonar (SAR) into SİSAM's mission planning software. The collaboration focuses on developing automatic target recognition capabilities, utilizing high-resolution sonar data processed in near real-time. The integration will involve algorithms and image processing techniques for signal analysis and classification. A demonstration of Kraken's Katfish and the launch of Sefine's SİS unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was conducted off the coast of Istanbul in April 2026.
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Canada Seeks Defense Partnership with Turkey Amid Global Security Shifts

Canada Seeks Defense Partnership with Turkey Amid Global Security Shifts

Canada is actively pursuing a strategic partnership with Turkey to expand defense and industrial ties, as stated by Canadian Secretary of State for Defense Procurement Stephen Fuhr during the SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul. Fuhr emphasized Turkey's advancements in drones, counter-drone systems, and autonomous technologies as key areas for collaboration. This move comes as Canada seeks to align with middle-power allies in response to changing global security dynamics. Historically, Canada had imposed restrictions on arms sales to Turkey, but current discussions focus on future cooperation, including potential free trade agreements and defense industrial strategies.
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Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposal

Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposal

By Nandita Bose and Nayera Abdallah WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 12 (Reuters) - Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support" as Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal to end the conflict and stuck to a list of demands the U.S. president
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Saudade Ink Launches to Invest in Arthouse Cinema with Global Reach

Saudade Ink Launches to Invest in Arthouse Cinema with Global Reach

Saudade Ink Launches to Invest in Arthouse Cinema with Global Reach
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L3Harris Advances Space-Based Missile Defense with Proven Capabilities

L3Harris Advances Space-Based Missile Defense with Proven Capabilities

L3Harris Advances Space-Based Missile Defense with Proven Capabilities
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Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Secure $15.5 Million Contract for U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Program

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Secure $15.5 Million Contract for U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Program

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Secure $15.5 Million Contract for U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Program
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USMC MARV-EL Program Selects Sikorsky and Near Earth Autonomy for Increment 2

USMC MARV-EL Program Selects Sikorsky and Near Earth Autonomy for Increment 2

The U.S. Marine Corps' Marine Corps' Aerial Resupply Vehicle - Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) program has chosen Sikorsky and Near Earth Autonomy for its Increment 2 phase. This decision follows a re-competition initiated by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) after previous candidates failed to meet requirements during a flight test. Sikorsky will partner with Robinson Unmanned, utilizing its R66 Turbinetruck helicopter and Matrix autonomous flight system. Near Earth Autonomy will collaborate with Bell Textron, modifying the Bell 505 for autonomy integration. The program aims to develop a UAV capable of vertical take-off and transporting significant cargo over long distances.
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Mike Downey and Emir Külal Haznevi Launch Saudade Ink to Invest in Arthouse Cinema

Mike Downey and Emir Külal Haznevi Launch Saudade Ink to Invest in Arthouse Cinema

Mike Downey and Emir Külal Haznevi Launch Saudade Ink to Invest in Arthouse Cinema
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U.S. Military Selects Five Bases for Anti-Drone Pilot Program to Enhance Homeland Defense

U.S. Military Selects Five Bases for Anti-Drone Pilot Program to Enhance Homeland Defense

The U.S. Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has selected five military installations to participate in an anti-drone pilot program. This initiative, included in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to counter unlawful and adversarial drone activity using advanced directed energy capabilities. The selected bases are Fort Huachuca in Arizona, Fort Bliss in Texas, Naval Base Kitsap in Washington, Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, and Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The program will integrate cutting-edge technology, such as high-energy lasers and high-powered microwave systems, to mitigate risks posed by drones. This decision follows recent anti-drone laser tests conducted by the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration in New Mexico.
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Turkey Unveils New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Raising Strategic Questions

Turkey Unveils New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Raising Strategic Questions

Turkey has revealed a model of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Yildirimhan, marking a significant development in its defense capabilities. The missile, showcased at the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, is designed to have a range of 6,000 kilometers, placing it within the ICBM category. This development is part of Turkey's broader strategy to enhance its missile capabilities, which have been expanding over the past 25 years. The Yildirimhan is a conventionally armed missile, powered by four rocket engines, and is intended to be road-mobile. The Turkish Ministry of Defense has indicated that the missile will carry a large warhead and will be liquid-fueled, which could impact its response time and vulnerability to preemptive strikes.
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Turkish Air Force Contracts First Batch of Indigenous KAAN Jets

Turkish Air Force Contracts First Batch of Indigenous KAAN Jets

The Turkish Air Force has signed a contract to acquire 20 fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets from Turkish Aerospace (TA). This marks the first order of the domestically developed aircraft, with expectations for future increases in orders. The deal was formalized at the SAHA defense expo, highlighting Turkey's commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities with locally produced technology. The KAAN program is a significant part of Turkey's defense strategy, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign military equipment and boost the domestic defense industry.