Baykar’s domestically developed K2 Kamikaze UAV completed AI-supported swarm flight tests successfully, standing out with long range, high payload capacity and resilience against electronic warfare conditions.

Haluk Görgün, head of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries, said the K2 Kamikaze UAV stands out with AI-supported autonomous swarm capability, long range and an effective warhead.

Developed by TAI with national resources, HÜRJET completed 79 planned test points in 18 sorties during low-altitude and high-speed trials conducted in Antalya.

Rising missile and air defense expenditures in the war with Iran are rapidly depleting critical US munition stocks, fueling debate in Washington over cost and sustainability.

Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani said the medium-class UAVs being developed with Baykar are expected to emerge in April, addressing strong demand for European-certified drones.

Developed by MKE, the TOLGA close-range air defense system will play a critical role in Türkiye’s low-altitude defense with its AESA radar, jammer, and layered weapon architecture against kamikaze drones.

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a supporting tool on the modern battlefield; it is now playing a decisive role in target detection, data analysis, and command processes. Experts say the real advantage in the new era will belong not to the side with more platforms, but to the one that can process battlefield data faster and more accurately.

Developed by MKE, TOLGA offers an effective low-altitude defense solution against kamikaze drones with its AESA radar, jammer systems, and layered weapon architecture.

BEDEX 2026 has opened in Brussels, highlighting Europe’s defense industry agenda of production, innovation and international cooperation, while emphasizing Türkiye’s growing role in defense.

The United States has approved a $930 million defense sale to Sweden, including 20 HIMARS launchers as well as GMLRS and ATACMS munitions.

Türkiye has taken a major step for a domestic navigation system that will strengthen data sovereignty. Başarsoft, BVB Navigasyon and TOGG signed a cooperation agreement to develop a national solution.

The Pentagon has signed a $700 million contract with Lockheed Martin to begin production for Denmark’s 16 additional F-35A fighter jets. With the new procurement, Denmark’s total F-35 fleet is expected to reach 43 aircraft.