ASELSAN has signed a €1.65 billion contract with Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) for the procurement of advanced air defense systems. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2031.

Developed by Best Grup, the TOSUN Armored Utility Vehicle and Armored Mini Loader have been exported for the first time to a Gulf country. The remotely operated vehicles enhance operational safety and flexibility for security forces.

ASELSAN introduced its close-air-defense solution KORKUT 100/25 at DSEI 2025 in London; the system, shown on EJDER YALÇIN, neutralizes mini-micro drone threats with 25 mm ATOM rounds.

At DSEI 2025 in London, Roketsan presents its latest missile and ammunition portfolio, including SİPER, ÇAKIR, the MAM IIR family, and the supersonic IHA-230. The ALKA directed-energy system and advanced anti-tank weapons also draw attention.

Türkiye is entering a new phase where naval and air assets operate in full coordination. With TCG Anadolu, TB-3, KIZILELMA, ANKA-3, and GÖKBEY, its capabilities are rapidly expanding.

Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter aircraft, Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-3, has successfully completed its aggressive climb and maneuver test, confirming its agility and supersonic potential. The new test footage was shared by Selçuk Bayraktar on Next Sosyal.

Developed by ASISGUARD with national resources, the AGGÖZ Gimbal 275 electro-optical reconnaissance and surveillance system — adaptable for air, land, and naval platforms — has successfully passed field tests and officially entered service with Turkish security forces.

HAVELSAN’s FLEETSTAR and SUBSTAR data distribution systems, the “brains” of modern naval platforms, now operate not only in Turkish Navy vessels but also across three continents. The systems boast over 80% local content and unmatched reliability.

At BAMEX 2025, to be held in Mali’s capital Bamako from November 11–14, Türkiye’s leading defense firms will showcase their latest technologies through live demos, strengthening their foothold in the African defense market.

Piaggio Aerospace, recently acquired by Baykar, has signed a new contract with Italy’s Guardia di Finanza to deliver one P.180 Avanti EVO aircraft, including initial logistics support and options for additional units.

At the IISS Prague Defence Summit, SSB President Haluk Görgün met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss Turkey’s growing defense capabilities and their contribution to NATO’s collective deterrence and future vision.

SSB President Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports rose by 97.3% in August 2025 to $834 million, bringing total exports for January–August to $5.418 billion — a 45% year-on-year increase.