During the acceptance process of the Bayraktar TB2, Özdemir Bayraktar’s uncompromising stance against using foreign radios highlighted the strategic importance of national systems in Türkiye’s defense industry.

Türkiye’s domestically developed high-speed loitering munition EREN was unveiled abroad for the first time at World Defense Show 2026, drawing attention with its long range and multi-role capability.

STM Savunma Teknolojileri will showcase its nationally developed naval platforms and unmanned systems at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, aiming to strengthen cooperation in the Gulf region.

ASFAT has successfully completed the first delivery of HGK-84 Precision Guidance Kits for 2026, developed in cooperation with TÜBİTAK SAGE under a contract with the Ministry of National Defence, to the Turkish Air Force.

TİTRA Teknoloji signed an approximately $2 million agreement with Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency to supply kamikaze UAVs, enhancing precision strike and deterrence capabilities.

Turkish defense industry leader SARSILMAZ will present its next-generation weapon systems, including the 25 mm TRM Cannon, to global decision-makers at World Defense Show 2026.

ASELSAN has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Czech defense firm Excalibur International to introduce the KORKUT Air Defense System to Europe through a new joint venture.

China’s Shenzhou-20 spacecraft returned to Earth without crew after suffering damage from space debris near the Tiangong Space Station, prompting safety-driven mission changes.

The generative AI model Qwen3, developed by Chinese tech giant Alibaba, was uploaded to a 12-satellite computing network, becoming operational in space for the first time.

Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi has developed indigenous and national CBRN protection systems, ensuring advanced safety for Turkish soldiers under the most challenging operational conditions.

Turkish Aerospace has activated the APAJ system on the KAAN assembly line. The technology marks a major step forward in digitalization, precision manufacturing, and production efficiency.

TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the KAAN national combat aircraft will begin test flights with its prototype by the end of April, marking a major milestone for Türkiye’s defense aviation program.