HAVELSAN’s BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle family demonstrated its autonomous mission capabilities during EFES-2026, highlighting Türkiye’s robotic land systems progress.

MSU Rector Prof. Dr. Erhan Afyoncu stated that Türkiye has become a leading actor in the robotic warfare era through its defence industry.

Indigenous KARAYEL assault boats were used for the first time during EFES-2026, demonstrating rapid deployment and maneuver capabilities at sea.

TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland will bring maritime, underwater and unmanned naval technologies together at Gölcük Shipyard Command on August 20-23.

Canada is reportedly evaluating Turkish UAVs for surveillance missions while seeking closer defence industry cooperation with Türkiye.

ASELSAN introduced KILIÇ and TUFAN at SAHA 2026, expanding Türkiye’s unmanned naval warfare capabilities above and below the surface.

ASELSAN’s GÜRZ mobile air defence system combines sensors, electronic warfare, smart ammunition and missiles to counter drones and low-altitude threats.

Turkish and Belgian defence industry representatives signed six strategic agreements to strengthen cooperation in defence, aviation and advanced technology fields.

Volkswagen and Rafael are reportedly preparing a joint venture in Germany to support production of Iron Dome air defence system components.

Otokar unveiled the first COBRA II armored vehicle produced in Romania at BSDA 2026, strengthening its defence industry presence in Europe.

The U.S. Navy’s “Golden Fleet” plan aims to expand its total maritime inventory beyond 450 platforms through new ships, submarines and unmanned systems.

Gulf countries are reportedly showing growing interest in Turkish air defence and anti-drone systems amid Iranian threats and delayed Western deliveries.