ASELSAN introduced KILIÇ and TUFAN at SAHA 2026, expanding Türkiye’s unmanned naval warfare capabilities above and below the surface.

ASELSAN’s GÜRZ mobile air defence system combines sensors, electronic warfare, smart ammunition and missiles to counter drones and low-altitude threats.

Turkish and Belgian defence industry representatives signed six strategic agreements to strengthen cooperation in defence, aviation and advanced technology fields.

Volkswagen and Rafael are reportedly preparing a joint venture in Germany to support production of Iron Dome air defence system components.

Otokar unveiled the first COBRA II armored vehicle produced in Romania at BSDA 2026, strengthening its defence industry presence in Europe.

The U.S. Navy’s “Golden Fleet” plan aims to expand its total maritime inventory beyond 450 platforms through new ships, submarines and unmanned systems.

Gulf countries are reportedly showing growing interest in Turkish air defence and anti-drone systems amid Iranian threats and delayed Western deliveries.

According to claims in the German press, Berlin is evaluating Türkiye’s missile systems to address its long-range defence capability gap.

BEST Grup and Base Studio signed a cooperation agreement at SAHA 2026 covering defence technologies, military vehicle engineering and next-generation vehicle design.

Miilux now meets Türkiye’s armor steel needs with fully domestic production, supplying critical protection materials for land vehicles and naval platforms.

Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jets took off from Bandırma as part of EFES-2026, successfully striking designated targets in the exercise area.

India has launched a procurement process for 159 4x4 armored personnel carriers to support Rashtriya Rifles counterinsurgency units.