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New unit of the Pakistan Army’s Z-10ME attack helicopter spotted.

France to Deploy Troops and Air Defense to Saudi Arabia for Yanbu Port Protection.

Canada, Saab to enter full negotiations for six GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft.

Germany wants to manufacture American PAC-3 interceptors to help meet global demand.

ASELSAN Showcases 50+ Systems During Denizkurdu-I Exercise. The Denizkurdu-I Exercise, successfully conducted across the Black Sea, Aegean Sea & Eastern Mediterranean, highlighted the capabilities of Türkiye’s naval forces. More than 50 ASELSAN systems supported the exercise, contributing across multiple operational domains—from underwater environments to the skies—and strengthening the capabilities of the guardians of the Mavi Vatan.

ASELSAN’s DERİNGÖZ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle has explored the Euphrates River in Halfeti, Şanlıurfa, capturing underwater traces of the historic town submerged beneath the river. #Aselsan

Yet another image of a low-rate initial production J-35 has emerged.

MKE PİRANA scores a direct hit! 🇹🇷 MKE’s PİRANA kamikaze unmanned surface vessel successfully destroyed a surface target with a 100 kg live warhead during Exercise Denizkurdu 2026. With 40+ knots speed, 200+ nautical miles range, RF/SATCOM communications & swarm capability, PİRANA is designed for rapid and distributed naval strike missions. #MKE #PIRANA #USV #Denizkurdu2026 @MKEgovtr

Canada's first F-35A takes to the skies. The first Royal Canadian Air Force F-35A, serial 35A001, successfully completed its maiden flight at Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth facility. Canada will acquire a total of 88 F-35A fighter jets. #F35A #Canada #RCAF #Defense #Aviation

Russia announces a new delivery of Su-57 fighter jets. The latest batch is set to further expand Russia’s fifth-generation fighter fleet, highlighting continued production of the Su-57 and its role in Russia’s modern air combat capabilities. #Su57 #Russia #FighterJet

GIDS Expands Global Defence Partnerships at AAD 2026 At AAD 2026, GIDS CEO Asad Kamal highlights the company’s indigenous defence capabilities, diverse product portfolio, and growing opportunities in international markets, including Africa. GIDS — Advancing Defence Through Innovation.

ASELSAN & ROKETSAN Sign €1.23 Billion Agreement ASELSAN and ROKETSAN have signed an agreement for the procurement of subsystems for air defence systems, with a total value of €1.234 billion.

Finally — Close-Up Video of the J-36. A new video captures China’s J-36 during landing, offering a rare close-up view of the aircraft.

Uzbekistan’s J-10CE in Action Uzbekistan’s J-10CE fighter jet takes to the skies, showcasing the country’s growing advanced combat aviation capabilities.

China Confirms J-35A Codename “Yunlong” Chinese state media has officially identified the J-35A stealth fighter with the codename Yunlong, translated as “Cloud Dragon.” The name was revealed during a defense-themed broadcast alongside codenames for other PLA Air Force aircraft, including the J-20 Weilong and J-16 Qianlong. The naming reflects China’s broader effort to establish distinctive Chinese identities for its military aircraft.

Bayraktar TB3 Conducts Sonobuoy Launch Test During Denizkurdu Exercise, the Bayraktar TB3 successfully launched a sonobuoy after taking off from TCG Anadolu. The test was conducted using the Baykar SAS POD, demonstrating the UCAV’s expanding maritime capabilities.

🇹🇷Türkiye continues to accelerate! “Türkiye’s first national electric high-speed train can reach 250 km/h with ASELSAN systems, marking a major milestone in national rail technology.” Ahmet Akyol | CEO Aselsan

Southern Giants Brigades Carry Out Precision Strikes The Southern Giants Brigades reportedly conducted precision strikes targeting Houthi vehicles & troop concentrations on the Al-Wazi'iyah and Kahbub fronts near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

South Korea receives its first production KF-21 Boramae! The Republic of Korea Air Force has officially taken delivery of its first production KF-21, marking the transition of the program toward operational deployment.

🇨🇳 China’s HQ-9 Systems Switch to Desert Camouflage A PLA Air Force unit under the Eastern Theater Command deployed to the Gobi Desert for live-force drills, with HQ-9 launchers switching from woodland to yellow desert camouflage. The exercise tested: 🔹 Cross-region mobility 🔹 Rapid deployment 🔹 Drone-threat response 🔹 Emergency maneuvers 🔹 Operations in unfamiliar terrain The unit reportedly transported its vehicles by rail before rapidly deploying to the training area.