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EDGE Debuts Portfolio of Advanced Solutions at IDEF 2025
2025-07-23 Read More...EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, is introducing its highly competitive, multi-domain portfolio of systems and solutions at the International Defence Industry Fair 2025 (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, Republic of
Istanbul Set to Host 17th Edition of International Defense Fair IDEF 2025
The IDEF 2025 17th International Defence Industry Fair will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center from July 22-27, 2025. The 17th edition of the fair will be held simultaneously at the Istanbul Expo Center, Atatürk Airport, Wow Hotel and the Ataköy
EDGE, Hungary’s 4iG SDT to Localise Defence Solutions for European and African Markets
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (SDT), one of the leading telecommunications, IT, and space and defence industrial groups in Hungary and the Western
Successful First MICA Firings Against Very High Altitude Balloons
On 23 June, French defence procurement agency (DGA) and the French Air Force successfully fired two MICA IR missiles from a Rafale and a Mirage 2000 against balloons at altitudes of over 20 km. These unprecedented tests, carried out from Cazaux Air
ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM 100 Successfully Deflects Infrared-Guided Missiles
ASELSAN has completed the test of YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System, deflecting live infrared-guided missiles equipped with warheads. This successful test demonstrated ASELSAN’s unique ability to protect airborne
Türkiye’s Baykar Finalizes Acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace
Baykar has officially completed its acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace, one of Italy’s most storied aviation companies, following a signing ceremony in Italy. The transaction, initiated by the Ministry of Enterprises and “Made in Italy” on December
ASELSAN Showcases Strategic Vision at NATO Summit 2025
As part of Türkiye’s high-level defense industry delegation, ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol took part as a keynote speaker at the Defense Industry Forum during the NATO summit, underscoring ASELSAN’s leadership role in shaping the future of
MBDA’s MICA NG Air-to-Air Missile Conducts First Launch from a Rafale Jet
On Thursday, 19 June 2025, the teams of MBDA, the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), Dassault Aviation and the French Air and Space Army successfully carried out the first development launch of the air-to-air missile MICA NG (Missile for
Fincantieri to Build Two New Multipurpose Combat Ships for Italian Navy
Fincantieri strengthens its strategic role in the Italian Navy’s fleet renewal program with a new contract for the construction of two PPA- Multipurpose Combat Ships, set to replace the vessels previously earmarked for the Indonesian
Exail to Equip Indonesian Navy With Next-Generation Unmanned Mine Countermeasures System
Exail has been selected to supply multiple Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Mine Identification and Disposal Systems (MIDS) to the Indonesian Navy enabling a fully integrated unmanned Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
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