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China's J-36.

The German automaker had planned to convert a struggling factory into a defense production site in a bid to preserve thousands of jobs. The move was blocked after Qatari shareholders opposed cooperation with the Israeli defense company.

Qatar blocks Volkswagen's Iron Dome deal with Rafael as German plant faces closure.

France Announces Rafale Jets & New SAMP/T SAM for Ukraine. 🔹 France will deliver 16 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine. 🔹 The aircraft are expected to enter service by 2028–2029. 🔹 Ukraine will also receive additional SAMP/T interceptor missiles. 🔹 France plans to supply the next-generation SAMP/T air defense system after the current version.

@SDTSavunma Space & Defence Technologies has signed a $5.35 million contract with a domestic customer for the supply of defense systems. Deliveries under the agreement are scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2028, with product deliveries planned throughout 2026, 2027 and 2028.

The announcement was made following the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris and reflects France's continued commitment to supporting Ukraine through both direct military assistance and long-term defense industrial partnerships.

France Authorizes Ukraine to License-Produce SCALP, AASM & ASTER Weapons. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will grant Ukraine licenses to domestically manufacture several advanced French weapon systems, including SCALP long-range cruise missiles, AASM Hammer precision-guided bombs and ASTER surface-to-air missiles. The initiative is part of an expanded Franco-Ukrainian defense cooperation program aimed at strengthening Ukraine's domestic defense industry, reducing dependence on foreign deliveries and ensuring a sustainable supply of precision-guided munitions and air defense systems. Macron stated that the licensed production agreement will enable Ukraine to build these weapons on its own territory while deepening industrial and military cooperation between the two countries. The move is expected to significantly enhance Ukraine's long-term strike capabilities and air defense capacity as the conflict with Russia continues.

Aselsan's HGK-84: Precision-Guided Power in Full-Scale Production 🚀 Built for high-rate serial production, the HGK-84 Precision Guidance Kit delivers reliable, all-weather strike capability with exceptional accuracy. ✅ Effective day-and-night operational capability ✅ High-precision, high-impact target destruction ✅ Selectable impact angle for optimized mission effectiveness

Russia Receives New Batch of Su-30SM2 and Su-34 Combat Aircraft. Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of the state-owned Rostec, has delivered a new batch of Su-30SM2 multirole fighter jets & Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense under the country's State Defense Procurement Program. The newly delivered aircraft are expected to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of Moscow's ongoing military modernization and fleet replenishment efforts.

ASELSAN's HGK 84 Precision Guidance Kit, powered by the strength of serial production. ✅ Day & night mission capability ✅ High destructive power ✅ Selectable impact angle Enhancing precision strike capabilities for modern battlefields. #ASELSAN #HGK84 @aselsan

A stunning capture of the Pakistan Air Force's J-10C fighter jet by renowned Pakistani aviation photographer Awais "Lali". His exceptional aviation photography continues to showcase the power, elegance, and professionalism of Pakistan's military aviation through breathtaking images. 📸 Photo Credit: Awais "Lali" #PakistanAirForce #J10C #AviationPhotography

ASELSAN Hosts Egyptian Defense Minister. 🇹🇷🤝🇪🇬 ASELSAN hosted the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production, Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher, during his visit to the company's facilities. @Aselsan President & CEO Mr. @AhmetAkyol briefed the Egyptian delegation on the company's advanced defense technologies, ongoing activities at ASELSAN Egypt, and emerging opportunities to further expand bilateral defense-industrial cooperation. The visit underscored the growing strategic partnership between Türkiye and Egypt, with both sides exploring new avenues for collaboration while contributing to regional stability and global security. #ASELSAN #Egypt #Türkiye

A Chinese-made FH-95 UAV reportedly operated by the UAE-backed RSF has crashed in western Sudan, drawing renewed attention to the use of advanced drones in the country's ongoing conflict. #Sudan #RSF #FH95

🇳🇴 Kongsberg posted a strong Q2 2026: 📈 Revenue: +31% to NOK 10.4B 💰 Operating profit: +50% to NOK 1.67B 📦 Order backlog: NOK 157.5B Growth was driven by strong demand for the Joint Strike Missile, with Canada becoming the sixth JSM customer for the F-35. #Kongsberg #JSM

Turkish @BaykarTech KIZILELMA Successfully Conducts First Live Firing of @roketsan UAV-230 Missile Türkiye's Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft has successfully conducted its first live firing test of Roketsan's UAV-230 air-launched supersonic ballistic missile. The UAV-230 has a stated maximum engagement range of more than 230 kilometers, marking a significant milestone in the integration of long-range precision strike capabilities with unmanned combat aircraft.

UK Awards $2.6B Contract to Overhaul British Army Training. The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Omnia Training a £2 billion ($2.6 billion) contract to transform how the British Army prepares for modern warfare. Led by Raytheon UK, the Omnia Training consortium—which also includes Capita, Cervus, Rheinmetall UK and Skyral—will serve as the Army's Strategic Training Partner, delivering the Army Collective Training Service over the next 15 years.

USAF F-22 Raptors Deployed to Israel Shifted to the United Kingdom. Ten F-22 Raptor fighter jets belonging to the US Air Force departed from Ovda Air Base in Israel and arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. According to a report by The War Zone, these fighter jets, belonging to the 1st Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, had been deployed at Ovda since late February to participate in attacks against Iran. This deployment, one of several U.S. air force deployments in recent weeks, comes at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East.

@Aselsan SARP RWS Deliveries Continue at Full Pace. From detecting and identifying threats to tracking and neutralizing them, the ASELSAN SARP Remote Controlled Stabilized Weapon System (RWS) continues to demonstrate its battlefield effectiveness. With serial production in full swing, ASELSAN is rapidly delivering the SARP system to strengthen the operational capabilities of armed forces with advanced precision, stability and remote engagement capabilities. #ASELSAN #SARP