Senior US military officials are evaluating the deployment of the 82nd Airborne Division’s Immediate Response Force for possible operations against Iran. The planning reportedly focuses on the seizure of Kharg Island, Iran’s critical oil export hub, with support from Marine forces in the region.

Pentagon officials reportedly evaluated deploying around 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division for possible operations against Iran, including a potential assault on Hark Island.

The first batch of Cobra II 4x4 armored vehicles produced by Otokar for Romania has entered service, marking a new phase in the major 1,059-vehicle procurement program.

Italian defense giant Leonardo has acquired the defense unit including Iveco Defence Vehicles and the ASTRA brand in a deal valued at €1.7 billion.

Developed by MKE, the TOLGA close-range air defense system will play a critical role in Türkiye’s low-altitude defense with its AESA radar, jammer, and layered weapon architecture against kamikaze drones.

Developed by MKE, TOLGA offers an effective low-altitude defense solution against kamikaze drones with its AESA radar, jammer systems, and layered weapon architecture.

German defense giant Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Croatian unmanned ground systems manufacturer DOK-ING. The move aims to strengthen Rheinmetall’s capabilities in unmanned military technologies.

Türkiye is developing indigenous ballistic missiles with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers as part of efforts to strengthen its deterrence and defense capabilities, Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır said.