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.

Altınay Defence Technologies has completed the design phase of the pneumatic munition release system developed for KAAN and moved into production. The company also announced that its Iron Bird test infrastructure has reached the acceptance stage, marking another major milestone in the project.

Greece is preparing to submit a defense package worth approximately €5 billion to parliament on March 16, 2026. The package includes a multi-layered air defense system, F-16 modernization, F-35 infrastructure, C-27J support, and MEKO frigate upgrades.

Newly released satellite imagery from Vantor indicates that Iran’s Taleghan 2 facility in the Parchin complex was hit in a precise airstrike. The visuals suggest that heavy bunker-busting munitions may have been used against the fortified target.

ASELSAN underlined that electro-optical systems play a decisive role in modern warfare through passive detection, targeting, situational awareness, and AI-supported decision-making processes.

HAVELSAN is expanding its flight simulator production capacity with a new facility in Ankara, where 16 devices will be developed simultaneously and more than 30 simulators produced annually.

The first BR71-based corvette built for the Angolan Navy has been launched, standing out with advanced weapon systems, air defense capability, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that the Steel Dome Project will be completed and Turkey will further enhance the range and speed capabilities of its missile systems.

Prof. Dr. Faruk Yiğit said Türkiye is strengthening its deterrence capacity through national missile projects, with new systems entering service and more advanced programs under development.

Construction of three ship traffic surveillance stations established in the TRNC under the Eastern Mediterranean Vessel Traffic Services Project has been completed. The system is expected to become operational in the second half of 2026.

Women engineers developing electro-optical systems at ASELSAN strengthen Türkiye’s defense capabilities while inspiring young girls to pursue careers in engineering and technology.