Türkiye’s indigenous unmanned aerial platforms Bayraktar AKINCI and Bayraktar KIZILELMA continue their successful testing processes. AKINCI has reached 150,000 flight hours, while KIZILELMA is expected to enter service in 2026.

Developed by Baykar, the Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV has surpassed 150,000 flight hours. The advanced unmanned combat aerial vehicle continues operational missions and integration tests with new indigenous systems and munitions.

Turkish defense industry technologies were showcased aboard TCG Anadolu at Southampton Port in the United Kingdom. The event featured Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, armored vehicles, and various domestically produced munitions.

The European Commission stated that it is open to cooperation with Türkiye within the SAFE defense financing program. Officials highlighted the strong capabilities of the Turkish defense industry.

Kale ANDAR, established through the strategic partnership between Kale Group and ANDAR, opened its new production facility in Ankara OSTİM, strengthening Türkiye’s defense and aerospace electromecanical systems production capacity.

Several advanced weapons systems were used operationally for the first time in the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Kamikaze drones, new ballistic missiles and AI-guided strike systems have drawn global attention.

Hungary has signed a new contract for 800 additional GIDRAN 4x4 armored vehicles produced by Nurol Makina, strengthening Türkiye’s defense footprint in Europe.

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry increased exports by 27.2% in February 2026, reaching $553.4 million. Total exports for January-February climbed to $1.107 billion.

NASA’s Curiosity rover has examined spiderweb-like “boxwork” formations on Mars, uncovering new evidence that groundwater may have persisted longer than previously believed.

Iran announced it used the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile for the first time in strikes targeting U.S. bases. The missile reportedly reaches speeds up to Mach 15 and features advanced maneuverability.

At WDS 2026, CTech remotely controlled an unmanned surface vehicle in Istanbul from Riyadh via its AquaARX SATCOM terminal, showcasing secure, real-time satellite communication capability.

HAVELSAN’s Boeing 737NG FTD Level 2 simulator received dual certification from Turkey’s civil aviation authority, marking a first for domestically produced platforms.