International defense leaders at ATO Congresium panel stressed that harmonizing technology standards and strengthening government-industry partnerships are critical for the future of the defense sector.

At the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum held at TUSAŞ Kahramankazan facility, Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün stated that the forum represents one of the largest events in NATO history. Turkish defense industry products were showcased to alliance members.

Defense Industry Agency Chief Haluk Görgün emphasized Turkey's defense sector's strong infrastructure and contribution to NATO partnership at the NATO Defense Industry Forum held in Ankara. Turkey has achieved 11 billion dollars in defense exports over the past 12 months, ranking 11th globally in defense industry exports.

Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar highlighted the necessity of cooperation and capacity sharing for NATO UAV superiority during the Defense Industry Forum at the 36th NATO Leaders Summit.

Turkish Air Force AWACS aircraft will conduct 60 hours of uninterrupted flight missions as part of NATO Summit security measures.

NATO signed a $26.2 billion agreement for integrated air and missile defense, with Türkiye’s ASELSAN and ROKETSAN set to contribute.

ROKETSAN has become one of the contractors in three critical defense capability projects launched under the NATO Defense Industry Forum.

NATO will invest more than $40 billion in counter-UAS capabilities over five years under the new Drone Edge Initiative.

NATO announced three procurement programs to strengthen air refueling, strategic airlift, ISR and airborne early warning capabilities at the Ankara Summit.

ASELSAN’s ROADGUARD system was deployed at central points in Ankara to strengthen security measures for the NATO Summit.

Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün hosted Romanian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Radu Miruta at TÜRKSAT facilities during the 2026 NATO Summit and NATO Defense Industry Forum. Turkey's national aviation projects and production infrastructure were presented during the visit.

The US Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force, stationed in Japan, has received the Israeli-made Iron Dome air defense system. Known as MRIC, the system will provide protection against cruise missile and unmanned aerial vehicle threats from China in the Western Pacific.