Experts in the United States are calling for a halt to advanced AI chip exports to China over concerns about model distillation.

The MQ-25A Stingray production model completed its first flight, but U.S. Navy budget documents show operational deployment has moved to 2029.

SOCOM is expanding AI and autonomous systems across battlefield sensing, surveillance, command and control, and support for partner forces.

The U.S. Marine Corps is examining the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor as a possible option for future attack and close air support missions.

The U.S. Space Force launched the final GPS III satellite, completing a key modernization phase for positioning, navigation and timing capabilities.

The U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor may reshape helicopter missions, escort concepts, aerial refueling plans and future aviation doctrine.

The Pentagon is advancing AI-powered autonomous drone projects to enable fewer human operators to manage larger numbers of robotic systems.

Ukraine’s use of unmanned ground and aerial systems in combat operations highlights the growing impact and limits of robotic warfare.

HAN Sistem introduced its patented BARAN anti-drone system at SAHA 2026, offering radar and AI-assisted target detection against low-altitude drone threats.

TÜRKSAT signed a new satellite communications infrastructure contract with ROKETSAN and opened a new support mechanism for SMEs through KOSGEB.

HAVELSAN’s BARKAN 3 was introduced at SAHA 2026 with enhanced autonomy, 360-degree perception, AI-assisted return and UAV management capability.

SAHA 2026 concluded with more than 150,000 visitors, delegations from over 75 countries, and nearly $8 billion in export agreements.