BAE Systems has secured a contract exceeding $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the U.S. Army, strengthening ABCT firepower.

The first medium-class UAVs developed under the Baykar–Leonardo partnership will complete assembly in April. The program is progressing ahead of schedule.

HAVELSAN aims to increase its capacity by 40% with new facilities while building the future battlespace through ADVENT, SANCAR and AI-integrated defense systems.

Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter jet, Bayraktar KIZILELMA, successfully completed its EOTS Performance Test Flight. The test validated the platform’s advanced targeting and electro-optical capabilities.

Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün announced that the KAAN Technology Facility, built by HAVELSAN within the TUSAŞ campus, will significantly enhance the national fighter jet’s digital capabilities and engineering capacity.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Türkiye achieved remarkable success during NATO’s drill in Germany, highlighting Bayraktar TB3’s successful landing on TCG Anadolu. Defense exports surpassed $10 billion.

The United Kingdom has joined the European LEAP initiative despite delays to its Defence Investment Plan. A lightweight, low-cost air defence weapon is planned by 2027 to counter drones and missile threats.

BAE Systems has unveiled the CV9035 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle for the Slovak Armed Forces under a €1.3 billion contract covering 152 units, with deliveries underway.

The Australian government has committed nearly A$40 million to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance the ADF’s decision-making speed and accuracy across all operational domains.

Türkiye has revised its Eurofighter Typhoon procurement plan, aiming to build a 56-aircraft fleet within 3–4 years through acquisitions from the UK, Qatar, and Oman.

NATO’s flagship anti-submarine warfare exercise Dynamic Manta 2026 has begun in Italy with the participation of 10 allied nations, including Türkiye. Submarines, surface combatants, and maritime patrol aircraft are taking part in high-intensity integrated training operations in the Mediterranean.

HÜRJET, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, will conduct test flights between February 23 and March 16 over the Mediterranean coast of Antalya. Supersonic speeds may be reached during trials.