Italy plans to customize German Leopard 2 tanks with locally made sensors, radios, and possibly a gun barrel, strengthening its defense industry role.

The U.S. Marines tested Hanwha’s Arion-SMET unmanned ground vehicle under harsh terrain conditions, evaluating its logistics and firepower support potential.

Developed by FNSS, the 5th generation PARS ALPHA 8x8 armored vehicle made its debut at the World Defense Show, offering advanced protection and mobility.

Chinese defense giant Norinco has unveiled a new 155mm L/52 truck-mounted artillery system. The platform stands out with high automation and an unmanned turret.

Mersin University has launched a TÜBİTAK-supported project to produce domestic steel fasteners for defense. The initiative aims to cut costs and reduce foreign dependency.

Under the coordination of SSB, the first batch of modernized M60T tanks was delivered to the Turkish Land Forces. Indigenous systems enhance Turkey’s defense independence.

Eskişehir’s defense and aviation exports reached $436 million in 2023. With growing production capacity and high-tech investments, the city strengthens its global role.

Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün emphasized that Türkiye has achieved global competitiveness in defense with domestic and national production.

Japan has signed a $1.7 billion agreement with the U.S. to acquire 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles, countering rising threats from China and North Korea.

Turkey and the United Arab Emirates held a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi, discussing 80 agenda items to enhance bilateral defense industry cooperation.

Roketsan has delivered a new batch of OMTAS medium-range anti-tank missiles to the Turkish Land Forces, further boosting TSK’s defense capability.

Morocco has signed a $136 million contract with Turkish defense company Otokar to procure 200 Cobra II armored vehicles with full support packages.