ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol announced significant developments in guided munitions systems during TEKNOFEST Southeast. The company is expanding the TOLUN family with multiple variants and has achieved monthly production capacity of thousands of munitions.

Turkish defense and electronics company ASELSAN is pursuing partnerships with Japan on air defense systems and underwater unmanned vehicles as part of its expansion strategy into Asian markets. The company's CEO aims to leverage operational data to enter regional markets.

TUSAŞ introduced the HÜRSAT satellite family at the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya. The electro-optical and synthetic aperture radar satellites are scheduled for launch in October 2027.

According to the Defense Industry Agency, the sector achieved $634 million in exports in September 2026, representing a 10.7% increase compared to the same month last year. The nine-month export volume reached $6.926 billion, marking a 15.6% increase year-over-year.

ASELSAN presented its GÖKBAĞI constellation of 198 satellites at the 77th International Astronautical Congress, designed to operate in low Earth orbit. Initial launches are scheduled for 2028-2029.

Turkey's first series-producible satellite family HÜRSAT advances with TUSAŞ and ROKETSAN partnership agreement, marking a critical step toward indigenous launch capability.

FNSS-manufactured PARS Scout 8x8, displayed at TEKNOFEST Southeast, is deployed for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat reconnaissance and sampling missions. The vehicle has garnered significant international export interest following its delivery to the Turkish Armed Forces.

A significant milestone has been achieved in autonomous aerial systems for U.S. defense. Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue unmanned combat aircraft successfully completed its first fully autonomous flight, encompassing taxi, takeoff, in-flight maneuvers, and landing phases.

Turkey's premier technology and aviation event Teknofest wrapped up its Southeast edition in Şanlıurfa. Leading defense companies including Baykar, ROKETSAN, and Turkish Aerospace Industries showcased their platforms and future deliveries.

ASELSAN and the Defense Industry Agency have signed a €2.46 billion contract for the procurement of hybrid air defense systems. The agreement represents a significant step in strengthening Turkey's air defense capabilities through integrated technology solutions.

Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün announced at TEKNOFEST that Turkey ranks 11th globally among defense export nations. The sector achieved 10.1 billion dollars in exports last year and signed approximately 18 billion dollars in new contracts.

Teknofest Southeast in Şanlıurfa showcases a full-scale mock-up of Turkey's KAAN fighter jet alongside indigenous defense platforms including Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı. The five-day festival combines advanced technology exhibitions with educational activities and celebrates the region's cultural heritage.