Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat visited Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) to review national aviation projects. The ANKA III, HÜRJET, and KAAN platforms stood out during the visit.

MKE is developing a family of short-, medium-, and long-range loitering munitions, with first tests scheduled for March. The 105mm BORAN howitzer will also be integrated onto 4x4 vehicles.

Roketsan announced successful test results for the Tayfun ballistic missile and revealed that new variants with extended range and diverse warheads are under development.

ASELSAN plans to launch ASELFLIR 600’s maiden flight in May, introducing major advancements in long-range imaging and laser designation. New domestic solutions are also being developed against FPV drone threats.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the United Arab Emirates has expressed strong interest in Turkey’s KAAN National Combat Aircraft. He also revealed that discussions are underway for the joint development of a new air platform between TUSAŞ and the UAE.

Developed jointly by TÜBİTAK SAGE and ASELSAN, the GÖKSUR Close-In Air Defense System successfully completed its first live firing test at sea aboard the TCG BEYKOZ off the coast of Sinop. The test marks a major step forward in Turkey’s “Steel Dome” layered air defense architecture.

Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), the T625 GÖKBEY Utility Helicopter has successfully completed low-altitude cold weather tests in Sweden’s Kiruna region, proving its capability to operate and maneuver even at -30°C.

Developed by ASELSAN, the indigenous ANTIDOT-2 Electronic Support Pod has been successfully tested on Baykar’s TB-2 UAV. Experts say this compact yet powerful system has no equivalent worldwide and marks a major leap in Turkey’s electronic warfare capabilities.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the strength of Turkey’s defense industry, emphasizing the impressive foundation built by hundreds of research organizations and thousands of innovative companies.

Locally designed and produced in Antalya, the ARES 35 FPB patrol boats have officially entered service, enhancing coastal security and supporting anti-smuggling and search-and-rescue missions across Turkish waters.

Developed by STM, the portable rotary-wing loitering munition drone KARGU has been in the Turkish Armed Forces inventory since 2018 and has now been exported to more than 10 countries. STM continues to expand its export success with new ammunition types and increasing orders

Technical updates to Turkey’s KAAN and HÜRJET aircraft highlight the growing maturity of the country’s aerospace engineering, driven by real flight data and national design capability.