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STM has officially debuted TENGİZ, the largest member of its Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Family, at SAHA-2026. Positioned as an Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV), TENGİZ is set to become a force multiplier in maritime defense with its flexible mission profile, heavy torpedo launch capability, smart loitering munition integration, and advanced autonomous features. STM press release STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş., a prominent global player in naval and autonomous systems, is elevating its extensive maritime heritage to the next level through cutting-edge unmanned platforms. Developed entirely through STM’s internal R&D, the TENGİZ Extra Large Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicle…

German Navy Elbe-class replenishment ship Mosel rests at anchor with the Estonian navy ship Sakala on its starboard, 6 June 2025. Credit: DVIDS. The Bundeswehr will send two ships to join Nato Mine Countermeasures Group 2 Germany will deploy the Fulda minehunter and Mosel replenishment ship Both ships will depart from other engagements to join a potential Nato mission in the Strait of Hormuz The Bundeswehr has redirected two ships from other engagements to support Nato Mine Countermeasures Group 2, should the unit be mobilised to remove mines in the contested Strait of Hormuz. The German Navy has deployed the…

Introduction Just from the title alone, you already know this one is going to be a fun one. I’m of the firm opinion that the last decade, from 2016 to 2026, has been really nice to the wargaming genre, and that we have received some absolute gems and, in all honesty, some of the all-time greats. Such a niche genre also attracts a very passionate player, so I cannot wait for you to let me know what your favorite wargames are, and why they should be included in the best wargames of the last decade! Remember that this is my…

The federal government is circulating draft policy documents that contain language clarifying the government’s ability to use private sector technology without outside stipulations for how they do so, two sources familiar with their development told Nextgov/FCW. While it remains unclear if the language being passed between various government agencies —  namely the Department of Defense and components of the Trump administration — will manifest into an executive order or finalized policy, that language centers on ensuring the government has control over how its acquired technology products are used. One source familiar with the ongoing development told Nextgov/FCW that the goal of the…

Istanbul has once again become the stage for a major defence reveal, with BMC unveiling the Pamir 4×4 at SAHA 2026. The new utility vehicle arrives as a compact, fast-moving and mission-ready platform aimed at replacing ageing fleet of Turkish Land Forces Land Rovers click to image to enlarge At first glance, the Pamir 4×4 is built for the realities of modern operations: speed, agility and survivability. BMC positions it as a multi-role utility vehicle suited to logistic, liaison and patrol missions in low risk areas, the vehicle layout, with its pick-up like configuration and the rear flatbed, ensuring maximum…

Proterm Technology has unveiled the Pura 4×4, a new-generation tactical utility vehicle designed around speed, agility and a low-signature profile for modern battlefield requirements. The platform is being positioned as a modular mobility solution for reconnaissance, rapid response, border security and logistics support missions, with the company underlining that this is the vehicle’s first public appearance at a major defence show click on image to enlarge Built on more than 25 years of industrial experience and over a decade of defence-sector expertise, the Pura 4×4 reflects Proterm’s ambition to move beyond component supply and into full platform production. The company…

Iran Press TV Thursday, 07 May 2026 12:17 AM Israeli airstrikes have injured the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and killed at least five other people across the Gaza Strip, a report says. On Wednesday, Azzam al-Hayya was wounded in a strike on Gaza City that also killed another person, Reuters reported, citing medics and Hamas sources. Earlier in the day, four Palestinians had been killed in separate strikes, including a senior figure in Gaza’s police force. Medics said Naseem al-Kalazani, head of the anti-narcotics unit in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, was killed when a…

With artillery importance on the rise following recent conflicts, most armies are looking at increasing their indirect firepower. Turkish Land Forces make no exception, therefore MKE developed the prototype of a high mobility truck-mounted 155/52 mm howitzer, the Attila, unveiled at the 2026 edition of Saha Expo in Istanbul click on image to enlarge Beside the Gürhan 155/52 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer a new artillery system from MKE could be seen, the Attila. An absolutely brand new system, it became ready five days before the exhibition opening, the Attila exploits the barrel and recoil system of the T-155 Panter towed…

The 2022 invasion of Ukraine marked only the peak of Russia’s long turn toward revisionism. Since the Cold War ended, Russia has sought to shape Europe’s security architecture and impose its will on smaller neighbors. The Kremlin has also clashed with the United States and Europe at the United Nations and in other multilateral bodies. Its leaders condemned the concept of a rules-based international order as a Western invention meant to cement U.S. hegemony. Styling itself as a vanguard promoting a more multipolar order, Russia sought to increase its own global clout, unencumbered by restraints and rules.But now it finds…

Credit: MSI DergisiDefense Feeds, Ankara — Türkiye is continuing its push to modernize naval defense systems as the Türkiye Thunderbolt 40mm naval gun strengthens NATO ship defense with a new close-in protection capability designed for modern maritime threats.The Thunderbolt 40mm naval gun system introduces an additional defensive layer against drones, missiles and fast attack craft, reflecting the growing demand for rapid-response naval protection systems.The unveiling of the Thunderbolt system highlights Türkiye’s expanding defense industry and its increasing focus on indigenous naval technologies. As modern naval warfare evolves, ships face a wider range of asymmetric threats that require faster and more…