TUSAŞ was selected as the most desired company to work for in the defense industry category of the 2026 Most Attractive Companies Survey.

ASELSAN signed new export contracts covering radar, air defense, electro-optical and communication systems for international end users.

Bayraktar TB3 displayed a new mission capability during Denizkurdu-2/2026 Exercise with ASELSAN-developed ANTIDOT electronic warfare pods.

Diehl Defence unveiled the Cobra 600 system, combining a jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicle platform with IRIS-T air-to-air missiles. Presented at ILA Berlin aviation fair, the system delivers a 400-kilometer operational range.

Turkey's indigenous jet trainer aircraft HÜRJET participated for the first time in a 10-aircraft formation alongside the Turkish Air Force aerobatic team Turkish Stars during a special demonstration flight. The formation, comprising two HÜRJET aircraft and eight Turkish Stars jets, marked a new milestone in Turkish aviation history.

Rheinmetall's CEO revealed that France may withdraw from the joint MGCS next-generation main battle tank project with Germany. Budget cuts and insufficient funding threaten the partnership.

The ATMACA anti-ship missile, HISAR-D RF guided projectile, and AKYA heavyweight torpedo—developed under the coordination of the Presidency of Defense Industries—successfully engaged different target types during the Denizkurdu-2/2026 Naval Exercise.

TCG DERYA stood out in the Denizkurdu-2/2026 Exercise with its fuel replenishment, medical support and self-defense capabilities.

The crisis in Germany and France’s FCAS project may bring Türkiye’s KAAN option back to the agenda in Europe’s search for a next-generation fighter jet.

Projects such as KAAN, TCG Anadolu, ALTAY and Çelik Kubbe reveal Türkiye’s high-budget strategic transformation in defense industry.

France signed a contract for the development of a multi-layered air defense configuration integrating ASTER and MICA VL missiles into the SAMP/T NG platform. The system will be delivered starting in 2030.

As part of Turkey's F-16 modernization initiative, HAVELSAN has successfully integrated its domestically developed mission planning software into the aircraft. The software provides operational support across a wide range of platforms, from combat aircraft to training and AWACS systems.