The Pentagon reported that TR-3 upgrades for F-35 jets are facing severe parts shortages and delays, pushing costs nearly $1 billion over budget.

Austria signed a €500 million agreement with Rheinmetall to boost its air defense capacity. The modernization project will begin in 2024 and last 48 months.

Hungary is modernizing its air fleet with Airbus H225M helicopters. The new NATO-standard aircraft will support special operations, logistics, and combat missions.

Belgium’s Parliament approved the purchase of 19 CAESAR NG howitzers, 24 Griffon mortar carriers, and 14 mini drones; total CAESAR fleet rises to 28.

The 400-horsepower TUNA engines developed by BMC Power have been integrated into VURAN 4x4 vehicles, now delivered to the Turkish Land Forces and Gendarmerie.

TEI has launched serial production of the PD170 engine, marking Türkiye’s first aviation engine exports. The system’s high performance has already attracted orders from five countries.

Otokar’s ARMA 8x8, equipped with ASELSAN’s YENER mine/IED detection system, begins its first mission, boosting the Turkish Armed Forces’ operational safety and efficiency.

Congress rejected the Air Force’s plan to retire F-22 Raptors. The new defense bill mandates maintaining a fleet of at least 1,112 fighter aircraft.

The Bayraktar TB3 UAV completed its 11th flight test, staying airborne for 6 hours and passing the System Performance Test. Sea trials on TCG Anadolu are set for 2024.

Following the deadly crash on November 29, the U.S. and Japan grounded their Osprey V-22 fleets amid safety concerns. Investigations point to material failure.

Türkiye’s Nusret-2023 exercise in the Gulf of Saros gathered NATO and allied forces, highlighting naval security, interoperability, and collective defense capabilities.

Mite Defence’s ammunition factory in Çorum Sungurlu OIZ has started mass production of 9x19 mm rounds, targeting 360 million annual capacity and 400 jobs.