Deputy Head of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries Hakan Karataş said defense-sector R&D gains will increasingly be transferred to civilian fields as part of Türkiye’s long-term technology roadmap.

European defense stocks failed to rally during the Iran war, as investors reassessed high valuations, order uncertainty, and the battlefield impact of low-cost drone warfare.

Developed by MKE, the indigenous DENİZHAN-76 naval gun stands out as a critical system for boosting the Turkish Navy’s firepower with its 16-kilometer range and 80-rounds-per-minute firing capability.

Turkish Navy Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu has stated that construction of ATILAY, the first platform under Türkiye’s national submarine program, has begun and is continuing, marking a major step toward strategic independence at sea.

MKE is moving forward with a $1.5 billion investment program to modernize its production base, expand artillery ammunition capacity, and strengthen its position in both domestic supply and export markets.

STM will attend DSA 2026 in Kuala Lumpur from April 20 to 23, highlighting the LMS Batch-2 corvette program for Malaysia alongside its national naval and unmanned systems.

CANiK used NRA Show 2026 in Houston to reinforce its US growth strategy, supported by expanding production at its Florida-based CANiK USA facility.

HAVELSAN’s next-generation business management system KOVAN has achieved its first export success after the military personnel management version was activated at Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense.

ATOK, developed by BİTES, increased mission effectiveness during the Anatolian Phoenix-2026 Exercise by enabling real-time data sharing and stronger command-and-control coordination. Detailed News Article:

Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense said it will continue supporting efforts to ensure that the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran evolves into a lasting ceasefire and permanent peace.

Presidency of Defence Industries head Haluk Görgün said Türkiye’s goal is to achieve full independence by developing efficient projects across every field, supported by the GHOST program, AI initiatives, and data-driven technology planning.

Presidency of Defence Industries head Haluk Görgün inspected ongoing investment, modernization, R&D, and production infrastructure activities at MKE facilities in Ankara and Kırıkkale.