The Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications hosted 33 defense journalists from 23 countries, showcasing Türkiye’s defense vision through visits to ASELSAN, FNSS, TUSAŞ, and ROKETSAN.

SSB President Haluk Görgün emphasized that Türkiye’s defense industry has achieved an 83% localization rate by transforming its strategy into technology and technology into products.

Türkiye has officially entered the mass-production era in its defense industry with ASELSAN’s 14 new facilities and the groundbreaking of the Oğulbey Technology Base. The “Steel Dome” ushers in a new chapter in air defense.

At TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan, Turkish Navy engineers shared details on the National Aircraft Carrier project, revealing 40 MW installed power and a 750 km-range ÇAFRAD radar system.

Defense Industry Agency (SSB) President Haluk Görgün announced that the Oğulbey Technology Base will serve as a hub for developing next-generation command-control, quantum, and artificial intelligence-based defense technologies.

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced the start of a $1.5 billion investment at the new 6,500-acre Oğulbey campus, alongside 47 air-defense system deliveries and 14 new facility openings attended by President Erdoğan.

HAVELSAN and Egypt’s AOI signed a strategic cooperation agreement to co-produce sub-cloud UAVs BAHA, BOZBEY, and BULUT, offering cost-effective, region-tailored solutions for the African defense market.

ASELSAN marked its 50th anniversary with major milestones — Çelik Kubbe system deliveries, the groundbreaking of the Oğulbey Technology Base, and the inauguration of 14 new facilities attended by President Erdoğan.

Developed jointly by ROKETSAN and Baykar, the IHA-122— a supersonic air-launched ballistic missile fired from the TB-3 UAV—provides Türkiye with unique strategic capabilities, combining range, speed, and cost-effectiveness.

Developed by TUSAŞ, the ŞİMŞEK K completed its first ground launch using rocket-assisted take-off (RATO), proving its capability for both target drone and kamikaze missions while enhancing operational flexibility.

The visit of Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to Türkiye marks the start of a new phase in bilateral defense cooperation, with joint opportunities emerging in UAVs, HÜRJET, and AKSUNGUR platforms under a win-win framework.

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani’s first-ever official visit to Türkiye at the ministerial level included stops at the Istanbul Shipyard, Baykar, and TUSAŞ—boosting defense cooperation and technology partnership prospects.