At the ASDA-2025 Adriatic Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Zagreb, Turkish defense companies — including SSB, ASFAT, MKE, and Baykar — showcased their latest technologies. Drawing participants from over 30 countries, the event highlighted themes of digitalization, sustainability, and green energy, where Turkish products attracted significant attention.

Following reciprocal visits by Presidents Erdoğan and Prabowo, Turkish defense firms are accelerating cooperation in Indonesia. ASELSAN has opened its Indonesia branch, HAVELSAN is establishing a local office, and TUSAŞ continues joint projects including ANKA and modernization programs.

Turkey’s defense electronics leader ASELSAN has signed a $158.6 million export contract with a client in the Middle East and Africa for the direct sale of military communication systems. The agreement reinforces ASELSAN’s global presence in tactical and strategic communication technologies.

President of Defense Industries Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports in March 2025 reached $884 million, marking a 147% increase from $358 million the previous year. The sector’s total exports in the first quarter rose 72% to $1.7 billion.

Developed by TUSAŞ, the AKSUNGUR UAV achieved precise strikes using ASELSAN’s LGK81 and LGK82 laser-guided munitions during a test flight powered by a national engine. The success highlights Türkiye’s growing self-sufficiency in defense technology.

Kale Jet Motorları has signed a contract with Brazil’s SIATT for the export and supply of the KTJ-3200 turbojet missile engine, marking Turkey’s first-ever jet engine export. The KTJ-3200 powers indigenous cruise missiles such as SOM and ATMACA.

Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports reached $884 million in March, marking a historic 147% increase compared to the same month last year. In the first quarter of 2025, exports grew by 72%, totaling $1.7 billion.

The Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that it will hire 36 contract personnel from fields such as computer, mechanical, electrical-electronics, chemical, naval, metallurgy, industrial, and aerospace engineering. Applications are open until April 18 via the online portal.

Turkey’s defense manufacturer MKE AŞ is investing 2 billion Turkish lira to establish a defense production facility in Samsun’s Çarşamba district. The project aims to enhance local employment and strengthen Turkey’s indigenous defense capabilities.

ASELSAN has signed export contracts worth $52.7 million with a client in the Pacific region for the direct sale of radar, weapon, air defense, and data link systems designed for naval platforms. The deal strengthens ASELSAN’s global presence in maritime defense technologies.

Turkey’s TUSAŞ and Brazil’s Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding at LAAD 2025 to cooperate on joint R&D and production in both civil and military aerospace platforms. The partnership aims to boost the global presence of Turkish aviation.

Turkey is entering a new era in cruise missile technology with SOM, Çakır, Atmaca, Kemankeş, and the mysterious Gezgin. These systems enhance UAV strike capability and strengthen the nation’s deterrence.