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Excited to share a major milestone in the Turkish defense industry's expansion into Southeast Asia. The Royal Malaysian Navy is set to procure three Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) corvettes, marking a significant achievement following the recent Defense and Security Asia (DSA) 2024 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. Moreover, this development signifies Malaysia's first Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement for defense procurement with Türkiye, paving the way for closer ties and enhanced collaboration between the two nations. This strategic partnership not only strengthens the relationship between Türkiye and Malaysia but also represents a crucial advancement in the naval defense industry's presence in the Southeast Asian market. Furthermore, ongoing efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) region will support and enable the successful execution of similar projects worldwide. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to expand our global presence and nurture international partnerships in the defense sector. 🌍⚓ #DefenseIndustry #InternationalCollaboration #TurkishDefense #MalaysiaNavy #GlobalPartnerships #InnovationInDefense #KSAVision2030

Turkey Bolsters Airlift Capabilities with C-130J Acquisition Turkey has significantly enhanced its airlift capabilities with the acquisition of 12 ex-RAF C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. These aircraft, despite being brand new, were mothballed due to UK defense budget cuts. The deal, finalized recently, follows a similar acquisition by Bangladesh last year. This strategic move by Turkey aligns with its ongoing efforts to modernize its military and strengthen its regional influence. The C-130J, a versatile aircraft known for its long-range and heavy-lift capabilities, will be a valuable asset to the Turkish Air Force. However, while Turkey is making strides in acquiring new military equipment, it continues to face challenges in upgrading its existing fleet. The long-delayed C-130J upgrade program, initiated in 2011, remains plagued by issues, highlighting broader challenges in the country's defense modernization efforts. These challenges are symptomatic of a larger issue in the region, where economic considerations often take precedence over military readiness. This trend, while understandable, can have significant implications for national security. As regional tensions rise, it is imperative for nations to strike a balance between economic development and military preparedness.

How is Vietnam's defense modernization set to reshape the future of military logistics and technology? Airbus has made a significant commitment to support Vietnam's defense modernization goals by 2030, introducing advanced defense technologies. The focus will be on developing and supplying cutting-edge aircraft, such as the versatile C295 tactical transport plane, which has proven its capabilities in military transport, medical emergencies, and air logistics. As Vietnam's defense spending is projected to grow at an annual rate of 5.6%, reaching $10.2 billion by 2030, Airbus is strategically positioned to enhance national and regional capabilities. The collaboration aims not only to modernize Vietnam's military but also to contribute to regional stability through advanced solutions and technologies. -- Source: https://lnkd.in/gEgXhXYh -- Trustana Vietnam

The Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse has announced a tender for new medium-range ground-based air defence system (GBAD). As Switzerland’s current air defence arsenal nears the end of its operational life, armasuisse has called on three leading defence manufacturers to submit their proposals. These include Germany’s Diehl Defence, a consortium of Norway’s Kongsberg and the USA’s Raytheon, and France’s MBDA. The deadline for submission is set for mid-July 2024. This strategic move is part of the Swiss Army’s broader “Army 2025” initiative, aiming to address the growing technological advancements in aircraft that can engage from higher altitudes and longer distances. The current systems, primarily short-range, are deemed insufficient against such evolving threats. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dZmWpsBz #Switzerland #airdefence #mediumrange #GBAD #Europe #defence #industry #military #tender

Sweden selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Sweden’s new tactical transport aircraft. This strategic decision from another North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member country marks the first acquisition of the C-390 in Northern Europe, underscoring Sweden’s commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities with state-of-the-art aircraft. “Embraer is honored with this selection by Sweden. After several European NATO countries selected the C-390, this decision is a testimony that this multi-mission aircraft represents a tremendous operational capability upgrade compared to previous generation tactical transport aircraft, the aircraft is being recognized, gradually, by the most advanced Air Forces in the world such as the Swedish Air Force. This selection encourages us to offer our customers the aircraft they need to perform their most demanding missions with unparalleled versatility, reliability, and performance.” Bosco Da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer se & Security Embraer already has a long-term partnership with Sweden, which will be further deepened with the C-390 selection. The company is ready to support the Swedish Armed Forces in order to meet the demanding requirements of their acquisition process, as this decision represents a new chapter in Brazil-Sweden relations. The C-390’s selection aligns with a growing trend among European NATO member countries recognizing the aircraft’s effectiveness in addressing both current and future defense needs. Sweden is the sixth European nation to select the aircraft, along with Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands and Portugal. Sweden’s acquisition of the C-390 will not only bolster national defense, but also enhance interoperability with allied forces while benefiting from the synergies present in Europe in terms of training facilities, support and logistics. The C-390 has also been ordered by Brazil and South Korea. Since it entered into service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the fleet in service has accumulated more than 15,000 flight hours, with a mission capability rate of 93% and mission completion rates above 99%, demonstrating exceptional productivity in the category. The post Sweden selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport appeared first on Horizon. https://bit.ly/3UOm3w0

Malaysia will be the fourth operator of MİLGEM corvettes after Türkiye, Pakistan and Ukraine. If Türkiye maintains this export success in the future, MİLGEM corvettes will be promising candidates to be iconic assets in naval warfare. My latest on Naval News

Israel Ministry of Defense has agreed to a deal worth 560 Million Euros to sell the Barak MX Integrated Air Defense System produced by IAI to Slovakia. This is an important deal and follows deals to sell Arrow to Germany, David's Sling to Finland and also possibly develop an air defense for Greece. Israel's IAI Elta subsidiary has also sold MMR radars to Czech and Slovakia, these are the similar radars used with the Iron Dome system. What this means overall is there Europe's skies are increasingly defended with Israeli technology, proven air defense systems, some of them developed with the US (Arrow and David's Sling). Israel's Ministry of Defense said today: "Marking a significant milestone in defense cooperation, Israel and Slovakia have finalized their largest-ever defense export agreement, valued at approximately 560 million euros. This landmark deal, orchestrated by the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the IMOD (SIBAT), will further strengthen the bond between the two nations and enhance Slovakia's defense capabilities." Photo Credit: Israel Aerospace Industries

Col Kunwar Varun Singh Tanwar, VSM Absolute indigenization is almost impossible. In essence it means indigenization of critical technologies. For reference, in global arms import ranking, USA is 11th at 2.8% global share. Other major arms manufacturing/exporting nations are importers as well. However, in their case import of critical technology is rare. It is mostly raw materials or subsystems or low end items in the value chain. #india #aatmanirbharbharat #makeinindia #export #import

President Prabowo's Visit and the Potential for Defence Collaboration During the recent India Republic Day parade, President Prabowo had the honor of being the "Guest of Honor," marking a significant moment in strengthening ties between Indonesia and India. The most noteworthy aspect of the visit was the potential for closer defence collaboration between the two nations. Among the key programs discussed were: 1. Establishment of a RAFALE Working Group - A crucial step in fostering closer cooperation on advanced aerospace technology. 2. Potential Collaboration between Reliance Group and PTDI - Discussions on RAFALE assembly, enhancing the manufacturing capacity for both nations. 3. Procurement of Brahmos Missiles - Strengthening military defense capabilities with advanced missile systems. 4. TNI-AL and Indian Navy Joint Patrols - Promoting maritime security through collaborative operations. 5. Enhanced Cooperation in Electronic Warfare (EW) - Focusing on joint efforts to strengthen electronic warfare strategies. Meanwhile, closer to Venus, the Rumah SaSaR project is being constructed at an impressive speed, demonstrating progress in our national infrastructure development. These efforts not only highlight a strengthened defence relationship between Indonesia and India but also open doors to mutual benefits in terms of technology transfer, security, and regional stability. #DefenceCollaboration #IndonesiaIndiaRelations #StrategicPartnership

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