Malaysia Terima 3 Unit Drone Anka-S dari Turki

27 Februari 2026

Kedatangan 3 drone Anka-S di lanud Labuan (photo: Yerli Milli)

Akun X Yerli MIlli pada 21 Januari 2026 lalu melaporkan bahwa Malaysia telah menerima pengiriman drone/pesawat tanpa awak ANKA-S buatan Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

Jumlah drone MALE yang diterima dalam adalah 3 unit sesuai pesanan yang diteken pada  Mei 2023 di LIMA 2023 dan telah tiba di Pangkalan Udara Labuan di Malaysia Timur. Drone akan operasikan oleh Skuadron No. 11 Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) yang berbasis di pangkalan ini.

Misi Utama drone ini adalah untuk pengawasan maritim di Laut China Selatan dan Sabah Utara untuk memantau intrusi asing dan mengamankan Zona Ekonomi Eksklusif (ZEE) Malaysia.

First Australian-made AS9s Debut in Geelong

27 Februari 2026

The first Australian-made AS9 HuntsmanSelf-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) (photos: HDA)

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has welcomed the first three Australian-made AS9 HuntsmanSelf-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) made at the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Victoria.

Joining the three vehicles (Batch 1 consisting of two AS9s and one AS10, made in South Korea) announced in February last year, these new vehicles represent high technology vehicle manufacturing coming back to the Geelong region.

Thanks to HDA’s supply chain of local and international partners, the vehicles will now go through further testing and training activities as the capability prepares to come into service. HDA is working with soldiers from the Australian Army in the H-ACE training wing, preparing operators and maintainers.

“Seeing the first Australian made AS9s come off the production line and drive their first laps around our test track is a milestone that we’re all very proud of,” HDA and UK/Europe CEO Mr Ben Hudson said. “This program will see a game changing capability introduced to the Australian Army underpinned by a strategic partner in Hanwha Defence Australia. With the K9 User Community now 11 nations strong, the AS9 variant pushes the boundaries of the platform.”

The Batch 1vehicles have been undertaking driver and maintainer training alongside further testing and verification including firing trials for the past 12 months, ensuring that operators are familiar with the vehicles. New vehicles are being added to this training program as they become available.

The AS9 and AS10 Huntsman have been developed to incorporate learnings and experience from the global fleet of over 2,400 K9s and K10s, the most popular SPH globally.

With the AS9 Huntsman, Hanwha has a proven 52-calibre 155mm gun system that is in service with multiple nations around the world, including the NATO alliance.

The AS10 Huntsman Armoured Ammunition Resupply Vehicle (AARV) is highly protected and manoeuvrable, with a unique loading system that reduces risk to soldiers from enemy fire while protecting the long-term health and fitness of soldiers operating the vehicle.

Manufactured with Australian supply chain partners like AME, Aurizn, Axalta, Bisalloy Steel, CBG Systems, Defcon, and DVR, Elphinstone, Eylex, HIFraser, Kongsberg Defence Australia, Maser, MMCLD, Redline Engineering, Rojone, Safran Electronics andDefence Australasia, Stahl Metal, TEi, Thales Australia, and Thomas Warburton working alongside the international supply chain base, Hanwha has made a significant ongoing investment in the Australian market.

“The technology transfer on the LAND 8116 program between South Korea and Australia has been a pilot program in many ways, demonstrating the deepening relationship between the two nations,” Mr Hudson said.

“This experience provides the foundation to succeed on our other Defence vehicle programs.

“Celebrating this milestone with our government, Defence, supply chain partners and our own exceptional team in our purpose-built facility is an honour,” Mr Hudson concluded.

The firstAustralian-made AS10 is scheduled to come off the H-ACE production line this year.

(Hanwha Defence)

DRASS Delivers Two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles to the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia

27 Februari 2026

Some sources said that the type DRASS Swimmer Delivery Vehicles for Indonesian Navy is DS8 (photos: DRASS)

In the first phase of an ambitious plan to enhance the underwater capabilities of the Indonesian Navy, Drass, a global leader in advanced underwater defence systems and submarine technologies, has successfully delivered two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) to the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia.

 

This delivery represents a significant milestone in DRASS’ ongoing commitment to providing modern naval forces with innovative, mission-ready underwater solutions tailored to evolving operational requirements.

 

The SDVs are equipped with advanced autonomous capabilities, integrating state-of-the-art guidance and navigation systems alongside a fully featured optronic periscope suite. All autonomous functions were rigorously validated during comprehensive at-sea trials, confirming the platforms’ reliability, safety, and operational readiness.

Two configuration of DS8 SDV (image: Covert Shores)

 

As part of the delivery program, DRASS conducted extensive at-sea pilot training to ensure Indonesian operators are fully prepared to deploy and manage the vehicles effectively in real-world operational environments.

 

DRASS acknowledges the support and cooperation of its valued partners CSG and Republik Palindo, whose collaboration contributed to the successful execution of this delivery.

 

This achievement underscores DRASS’ dedication to technological excellence, operational reliability, and long-term partbership in strengthening Indonesia’s underwater defence capabilities.

(DRASS)

Vietnam Tested BXL-01 Kamikaze UAV

26 Februari 2026

The XXL-01 kamikaze UAV (photos: TuoiTre, QPVN)

The BXL-01 kamikaze UAV, manufactured by the Z131 factory, achieved a top speed of nearly 174 km/h in a simulated target destruction test.

This result confirms Vietnam's high-tech weapon design and manufacturing capabilities, opening up a new direction for the development of asymmetric warfare doctrine.

(SiViNews)

US Aircraft Practice Landing on Philippine Highway

26 Februari 2026

A US C-146A Wolfhound of the US Special Operations Command landed at a Bypass Road in Laoac, Pangasinan (photos: PIA)

On February 24, 2026, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. witnessed the conduct of a highway landing operation exercise in Pangasinan by the United States Special Tactics Team - Philippines, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Forces and other civilian authorities.

The drill featured the landing of a C-146 Wolfhound aircraft operated by the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), marking the first highway landing operation in the Philippines and only the second in Asia. 

This milestone reflects the continued commitment of the Philippines and the United States to deepen defense cooperation and strengthen combined readiness in support of regional security.

(DND)

TNI AL Harus Siapkan 500 Pelaut Untuk Jadi Awak Kapal Induk Garibaldi

26 Februari 2026

Kapal induk ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (photo: Eunavor)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Asisten Operasi Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Laut Laksamana Muda Yayan Sofiyan mengatakan TNI AL harus menyiapkan kurang lebih 500 pelaut untuk menjadi awak calon kapal induk Indonesia Giuseppe Garibaldi.

"Personelnya itu ada sekitar 500 pelaut yang harus mengawaki. Dari mulai sekarang sampai level perwiranya harus memiliki kompetensi kompetensi khusus sebagai pengawak kapal induk," kata Yayan dalam diskusi bertajuk Indonsia's Blue Water Transition: Why High-Value ASW/ AAW Assets Will Decide Its Credibility yang digelar secara daring, Rabu.

Yayan melanjutkan jumlah kru kapal bahkan diperkirakan bisa lebih dari 500 karena belum mencakup kru tidak inti yakni di luar kru navigasi hingga penerbang.

Kapal induk ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (photo: Seaforces)

Selain kru, jajarannya juga harus mempersiapkan infrastruktur pendukung kapal induk seperti tempat bersandar dan kebutuhan teknis lain yang harus dimiliki kapal.

Belum lagi kebutuhan logistik untuk para kru yang akan bertugas di atas kapal dalam waktu lama.

"Bisa kita bayangkan sandar di suatu tempat membutuhkan dukungan logistik kru yang 500. Itu hanya kru inti saja. Kru untuk penerbangan, sistem aviation dan sebagainya," kata Yayan.

Walau harus melakukan banyak persiapan, Yayan meyakini TNI AL siap untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut demi pengoperasian kapal induk maksimal. Hingga saat ini, TNI Al masih menunggu proses akuisisi yang berjalan di tingkat Kementerian Pertahanan dan pihak Italia dan juga Fincantieri selaku galangan kapal.

(Antara)

Lockheed Martin to Deliver Advanced C-130J Training Devices to the Royal Australian Air Force

25 Februari 2026

Deliveries of C-130J Advanced Training Devices are slated to begin in 2029 (photo: C130net)

ORLANDO, Fla., – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that it has been awarded a foreign military sale contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to deliver C-130J training devices and upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

Deliveries are slated to begin in 2029 and will include two Weapon Systems Trainers, an Enhanced Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer (EICS), Loadmaster Part‑Task Trainer, and upgrades to the RAAF’s Virtual Simulation and Virtual Maintenance Trainers.

“We’re honored to continue our long-standing partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force to enhance and expand their training capabilities,” said Todd Morar, vice president of Air and Commercial Systems at Lockheed Martin. “As the original equipment manufacturer of the C‑130J, our knowledge of the aircraft and its operational flight program enable us to provide the most authentic, mission‑ready training tools available, preparing Australian aircrews to master the aircraft on day one.”

The new training devices feature cutting‑edge graphics, motion cueing and high‑fidelity cockpit replication that mirror the operational C‑130J. The devices are built for concurrency with the RAAF’s upcoming C‑130J‑30 acquisitions, enabling rapid fielding of new capabilities.

Lockheed Martin Australia’s Director of Global Training Systems, Peter Ashworth, said, “Our focus is preparing a mission-ready future force through the use of advanced technologies that reduce risk, cost and timelines, while improving capability to give Defence an operational edge.”

“Lockheed Martin Australia looks forward to supporting the Royal Australian Air Force with its C-130J training requirements to ensure RAAF personnel are equipped with the critical skills needed to achieve the mission.”

The RAAF has been a leader in C‑130 operations since 1958 and currently operates a fleet of 12 C‑130J‑30 Super Hercules aircraft. Under a 2022 Foreign Military Sale agreement, the United States approved the sale of up to 24 additional C‑130J‑30 airlifters. In July 2023, Australia exercised that option, formally acquiring 20 new C‑130J‑30 aircraft to replace and augment its existing fleet. The first of these aircraft is expected to arrive in 2028, expanding the RAAF’s tactical‑airlift capability and supporting No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond.

The C-130J Super Hercules is the worldwide choice in tactical airlift, serving 28 operators in 25 nations. To date, more than 560 C-130Js have been delivered and certified by over 20 airworthiness authorities, with the Super Hercules global fleet surpassing 3 million flight hours.

(Lockheed Martin)