Turkey's domestically developed ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical system, created by state-run defense contractor ASELSAN, has been successfully integrated into South Africa's multi-role tactical aircraft Mwari. This integration expands ASELSAN's international presence while enhancing the aircraft's operational capabilities and competitive standing in global markets.

Turkish Aerospace Industries CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu stated at a Chatham House event in London that Turkey makes a strategic contribution to NATO's future security architecture through its technology development capacity, engineering expertise, and defense industry cooperation.

Anduril Industries unveiled Thunder, an autonomous attack helicopter designed with tiltrotor configuration and VTOL capabilities. The platform features modular payload systems and is scheduled for its first full-scale flight in 2027.

Baykar's AKINCI unmanned aerial vehicle, equipped with ASELSAN KARETTA electronic warfare technology, conducted simultaneous dual TOLUN-P guided munition strikes in an intense electronic warfare environment and achieved direct target hits.

The Turkish Air Force will conduct NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission at Amari Air Base in Estonia with five aircraft and 76 personnel.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the company has obtained export licenses for a new batch of 39 Black Hawk helicopters and expects to resume T-70 production within the next 12-18 months. Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow, he confirmed the restart of the suspended program and stated that delivery of kits for the remaining 32 helicopters has been secured.

TCG Karadeniz (F-520), the sixth vessel of the Istif-class frigate built under STM prime contractor at Sedef Shipyard, was launched into the sea. The vessel represents an 80 percent indigenous content rate, making it Turkey's warship with the highest localization ratio.

ASELSAN's ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical system has been successfully integrated into South Africa's Paramount Aerospace Industries-developed Mwari manned aircraft. The integration expands the use of Turkish defense technology on international aviation platforms while significantly enhancing Mwari's reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities.

Portable energy storage systems with 3000W and 6000W capacity in briefcase design, developed for defense industry and critical operations, provide reliable power solutions for disaster management, command centers, and field missions through domestic engineering expertise.

The Surveyor unmanned surface vehicle, developed by Saildrone, was equipped with a Lockheed Martin-designed missile launcher and demonstrated its armed configuration during RIMPAC 2026 Exercise.

Turkey's largest armored vehicle export contract has reached a new milestone as COBRA II vehicles manufactured at Otokar's Mediaş facility in Romania are delivered to Romanian Armed Forces. The 1,059-unit agreement represents a significant achievement in Turkish defense industry exports.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu unveiled the company's tactical unmanned aerial vehicle portfolio during a television appearance. AYAZ, featuring a 200-kilometer range and compact design, completes TUSAŞ's multi-purpose system vision.