The United States Marine Corps is targeting the procurement of specialized ammunition for M4 and M27 rifles to counter unmanned aerial threats. Developed by Drone Round, the L Variant ammunition features a fragmenting core that separates upon firing, providing an effective solution against fast-moving aerial targets.

Baykar, the Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, signed a strategic partnership agreement with Italian firm Gruppo Esea at the SAHA 2026 fair. The agreement will establish a fully automated robotic production line to significantly increase manufacturing capacity.

During an economic mission to Turkey, Belgian Queen Mathilde visited Baykar's National Technology Center. Selçuk Bayraktar presented the company's unmanned aerial vehicles and kamikaze platforms to the delegation.

Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar announced at the SAHA 2026 Expo that the company aims to begin initial serial deliveries of its Kızılelma unmanned combat aircraft during 2026.

Turkish firearms manufacturer Sarsılmaz's SAR 109T submachine gun has been adopted into the operational inventory of Miami-Dade County Police Department. This development marks a significant milestone for Turkish defense industry products in one of the world's most competitive security markets.

Developed by Digitest, GATREX is a hybrid counter-drone platform designed to counter FPV and kamikaze drone threats in close air defense layers. The system, equipped with a Gatling gun capable of 3,000 rounds per minute, has completed testing and is now operational.