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🇦🇪🇮🇹 UAE’s EDGE Group Acquires Controlling Stake in Italy’s CMD EDGE Group, the UAE-based advanced technology and defense conglomerate, has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in CMD, an Italian company specializing in propulsion technologies. The acquisition paves the way for establishing a European hub for advanced propulsion systems, strengthening EDGE’s industrial capabilities, expanding its European footprint, and supporting its continued growth in international defense and technology markets. The move marks another significant step in EDGE’s strategy to expand its global presence through strategic investments and international partnerships. #EDGEGroup #CMD #UAE #Italy #DefenseIndustry #PropulsionSystems #DefenseTechnology #GlobalDefenseInsight

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🇩🇪 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗔𝗜-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 German defense technology company 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 has unveiled 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔, a new artificial intelligence-powered autonomous air defense system designed to counter large-scale drone and missile attacks, alongside two newly developed interceptor missiles: 𝗔𝗗-𝟭 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢 and 𝗔𝗗-𝟮 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗛. Unveiled in Berlin on October 26, 2026, CONTRA is designed to integrate radar sensors, command-and-control systems, and interceptors into a unified air defense network capable of detecting, tracking, and engaging hundreds or potentially thousands of incoming aerial threats simultaneously. 🚀 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦 🔹 𝗔𝗗-𝟭 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢: A jet-powered high-speed interceptor capable of aerial loitering, coordinated swarm operations, and repeated engagement attempts. Designed to counter fast-moving, jet-powered aerial threats. 🔹 𝗔𝗗-𝟮 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗛: A solid-rocket-powered interceptor designed to engage high-speed aerial targets, including attack drones and subsonic cruise missiles. It is designed to achieve speeds of 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝟮.𝟱, with a range exceeding 𝟮𝟬 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. Both interceptors are being developed with onboard radar seekers for all-weather terminal guidance and can receive mid-course guidance from CONTRA ground-based radar stations. 🤖 𝗔𝗜-𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 At the heart of the system is Helsing's 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗜-𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺, which is intended to coordinate sensors and defensive weapons while retaining human oversight of operational decisions. CONTRA is also designed to integrate third-party air defense systems, including counter-drone lasers, anti-aircraft guns, and other interceptor technologies. 🛡️ 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦 Helsing aims to address the growing cost imbalance in modern air defense, where expensive conventional missiles are frequently required to counter comparatively inexpensive drones. The company plans to manufacture the interceptors through its European production network, targeting scalable manufacturing and significantly lower unit costs than traditional air defense missiles. The development reflects Europe's accelerating efforts to strengthen autonomous air defense capabilities amid the proliferation of jet-powered attack drones, cruise missiles, and large-scale aerial saturation attacks. 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳. #Helsing #CONTRA #AD1Inferno #AD2Ambush #Germany #AirDefense #MissileDefense #AutonomousSystems #ArtificialIntelligence #CounterUAS #EuropeanDefense #DefenseIndustry #GlobalDefenseInsight

🇹🇷 Türkiye’s MKE PİRANA Kamikaze USV Destroys Maritime Target Under Bayraktar TB2 Control Turkish defense manufacturer MKE has successfully demonstrated the strike capabilities of its PİRANA Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle (KUSV) during the Turkish Naval Forces’ TURNAs-2026 exercise. ⚓ During the demonstration, the PİRANA was remotely controlled through Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and successfully destroyed a designated surface target using its 100 kg warhead. The demonstration highlighted the potential for coordinated air-sea operations, integrating an unmanned aerial platform with a maritime strike system to engage surface threats. The successful engagement underscores Türkiye’s advancing capabilities in unmanned maritime warfare and the growing operational integration of domestically developed defense technologies. Baykar in the sky, MKE at sea — demonstrating the future of integrated unmanned warfare. #MKE #Baykar #BayraktarTB2 #PIRANA #TURNAs2026 #TurkishNavy #UnmannedSurfaceVehicle #NavalWarfare #Turkiye #DefenseIndustry #GlobalDefenseInsight

🇹🇷 ASELSAN Signs €523 Million Contract to Develop Next-Generation Air and Missile Defense System Turkish defense giant ASELSAN has signed a major contract worth €523 million with Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) for the development of a Next-Generation Air and Missile Defense System. The agreement marks another significant step in Türkiye’s efforts to advance indigenous air and missile defense technologies, strengthen its domestic defense industry, and enhance national defense capabilities. The development program further underscores ASELSAN’s expanding role in Türkiye’s air defense modernization efforts and its commitment to developing advanced solutions against evolving aerial and missile threats. The specific technical capabilities, development timeline, and deployment schedule of the new system have not yet been disclosed. #ASELSAN #Turkiye #AirDefense #MissileDefense #DefenseIndustry #SSB #MilitaryTechnology #DefenseTechnology #TurkishDefenseIndustry #GlobalDefenseInsight

Iran is set to host a high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye in Tehran on Monday, with regional security expected to be a key focus of the discussions, according to Reuters. The delegation will reportedly include: * 🇸🇦 Khalid bin Salman — Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister * 🇵🇰 Asim Munir — Pakistan’s Army Chief * 🇹🇷 İbrahim Kalın — Türkiye’s Intelligence Chief

🇯🇴 24 HOURS TO GO | SOFEX 2026 Jordan’s JODDB Set to Showcase Advanced Defense Technologies at SOFEX 2026 The Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) is making final preparations for SOFEX 2026, where it will showcase its latest defense systems, innovative technologies, and solutions designed to address the evolving operational requirements of modern armed forces and security agencies. The exhibition will highlight JODDB’s engineering expertise, indigenous defense development capabilities, and continued commitment to advancing Jordan’s defense industry. 📍 Visit JODDB at Hall 06 | JODDB Pavilion As one of the region’s prominent defense and security exhibitions, SOFEX 2026 will bring together military leaders, defense manufacturers, and industry professionals to explore emerging technologies and opportunities for international defense cooperation. #SOFEX2026 #JODDB #Jordan #DefenseIndustry #MilitaryTechnology #DefenseInnovation #SOFEX #DefenseExhibition

🇨🇿 CSG and Occam Industries Partner to Advance AI-Powered Defense Systems Czechoslovak Group (CSG), through its company Excalibur International, has announced a strategic partnership with Occam Industries, part of Tech Horizons, to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous technologies into modern defense systems. 🤝 Announced at Future Forces Forum 2026 in Prague, the collaboration combines Occam Industries’ expertise in autonomous software and machine vision, tested in real-world conditions, with Excalibur International’s system integration capabilities and international customer network. The partnership aims to accelerate the development and deployment of AI-enabled defense solutions, enhance operational capabilities, and help armed forces address evolving security challenges. #CSG #ExcaliburInternational #OccamIndustries #FutureForcesForum2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #AutonomousSystems #DefenseTechnology #DefenseIndustry #GlobalDefenseInsight

🇦🇪🇯🇴 EDGE Group Heads to SOFEX 2026 in Jordan! UAE-based defense technology conglomerate EDGE Group is set to showcase its advanced defense technologies and mission-ready solutions at SOFEX 2026, taking place from October 27–29 in Jordan. The company will highlight its capabilities and innovative solutions designed to address the evolving operational requirements of modern armed forces and special operations units. 📍 Location: UAE Pavilion, Stand H201 📅 Dates: October 27–29, 2026 🌍 Event: SOFEX 2026, Jordan #EDGEGroup #SOFEX2026 #Jordan #UAE #DefenseIndustry #SpecialOperations #DefenseTechnology #GlobalDefenseInsight

🇹🇷 Türkiye’s STM Demonstrates Five Unmanned Systems During TURNAs-2026 Naval Exercise Turkish defense company STM successfully demonstrated the operational capabilities of five domestically developed unmanned systems during TURNAs-2026, an unmanned maritime systems exercise conducted by the Turkish Naval Forces Command in the Gulf of Antalya and the Eastern Mediterranean. The exercise highlighted Türkiye’s growing capabilities in autonomous naval, aerial, and underwater warfare, with STM platforms executing a range of missions, including mine detection, air defense, precision strikes, reconnaissance, and coordinated swarm operations. Five STM Systems, Five Operational Capabilities: 🔹 STM NETA 300 – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV): Autonomously detected and identified underwater mine threats, demonstrating its capabilities for mine countermeasure operations. 🔹 TUNGA-X – Hunter UAV: Successfully detected, engaged, and destroyed an aerial drone target, demonstrating its counter-UAV capabilities. 🔹 BOYGA – Munition-Dropping UAV: Successfully engaged its designated target with precision during the exercise. 🔹 TOGAN – Tactical Reconnaissance UAV: Provided real-time aerial imagery to the command center during an amphibious landing operation, supporting situational awareness. 🔹 KARGU – Loitering Munition: A coordinated swarm of five KARGU systems participated in the exercise, demonstrating STM's growing expertise in swarm-based unmanned operations. From underwater mine countermeasures to aerial reconnaissance, counter-drone operations, and precision engagement, TURNAs-2026 demonstrated the expanding role of autonomous systems in Türkiye’s naval operations. The exercise also underscored STM’s ability to develop and integrate unmanned technologies across multiple operational domains, strengthening the Turkish Navy’s capabilities in modern maritime warfare. #STM #TURNAs2026 #Turkiye #TurkishNavy #UnmannedSystems #NavalWarfare #AutonomousSystems #DefenseIndustry #MilitaryTechnology #BlueHomeland

🇹🇷 ASELSAN’s DERİNGÖZ Underwater Drone Equipped with Kraken’s Advanced Sonar Technology Turkish defense company ASELSAN has equipped its DERİNGÖZ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) with Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS), enhancing its capabilities for mine countermeasures (MCM), high-resolution seabed mapping, and maritime security operations. The advanced sonar system delivers 3 cm × 3 cm resolution imagery across swaths of up to 200 meters per side, enabling precise underwater target detection and classification. 🔹 High-Resolution Imaging: Consistent 3 cm × 3 cm seabed imagery. 🔹 Wide-Area Coverage: Up to 200 meters per side. 🔹 Operational Flexibility: Modular configurations with depth ratings of 300, 1,000, and 6,000 meters. 🔹 Mission Efficiency: Potential to reduce survey mission duration by over 60% compared with traditional sidescan sonar. Kraken personnel recently conducted operational training with ASELSAN teams in Türkiye, supporting the integration and operation of the advanced sonar technology. The development strengthens DERİNGÖZ’s potential role in underwater surveillance, mine detection, and maritime security missions. #ASELSAN #DERINGOZ #KrakenRobotics #UUV #UnderwaterTechnology #NavalDefense #MineCountermeasures #Turkiye #DefenseIndustry

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🛰️ The world’s military satcom community is about to converge, and you need to be there! 🌍Global MilSatCom brings together the people shaping the future of secure military and government satellite communications, and next week’s gathering is set to be one of the strongest yet. Global MilSatCom 2026 in numbers: 👥 700 attendees 🎖️ 400 military and government representatives 🎤 80 speakers 🌐 45 nations represented 🏢 40 exhibitors With this much defence and government attendance, the conversations here go beyond networking. 🤝 You’ll be in the room with the end users, requirement owners, and decision-makers driving real programmes and partnerships across allied nations. Whether you’re an operator, policymaker, industry partner, or innovator, this is where you can hear what’s needed, share what’s possible, and build the relationships that move the sector forward. 💡 ⏳ There’s still time to join us, but not for long. Register here: smgconferences.com/defence/u… 👈