TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu highlighted Turkey's global position in combat aircraft development at Berlin conference, stating that KAAN's success made Turkey the fourth nation capable of this technology.

The Italian government has granted approval to the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production partnership between Turkish defense leader Baykar and state-controlled Leonardo. Structured as a 50-50 equal partnership, the agreement aims to address Europe's strategic gap in unmanned systems technology.

CANiK, part of Samsun Yurt Savunma group, showcased its cost-effective 30×113 mm system against asymmetric threats at the Maritime Security Conference. The VENOM LR and TRAKON 30 integration offers an economical solution against drone swarms.

The Philippine Navy is deploying the BRP Miguel Malvar frigate equipped with ASELSAN's GÖKDENIZ Close-In Weapon System to RIMPAC 2026 exercise. The exercise will run from 24-31 July with 40+ warships from 31 nations participating.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that the foundation of the Armed Forces' largest unmanned aerial vehicle production facility will be laid in Malakasa this Friday. A pilot training school for Category II and III drones will also open in Trablus.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that the first modernized P-3 maritime patrol aircraft under the Mid-Life Upgrade program has been delivered to the naval aviation squadron. The delivery, 11 years after contract signing, strengthens Greece's anti-submarine warfare and intelligence capabilities in the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey's indigenous jet trainer aircraft HÜRJET participated for the first time in a 10-aircraft formation alongside the Turkish Air Force aerobatic team Turkish Stars during a special demonstration flight. The formation, comprising two HÜRJET aircraft and eight Turkish Stars jets, marked a new milestone in Turkish aviation history.

Rheinmetall's CEO revealed that France may withdraw from the joint MGCS next-generation main battle tank project with Germany. Budget cuts and insufficient funding threaten the partnership.

France signed a contract for the development of a multi-layered air defense configuration integrating ASTER and MICA VL missiles into the SAMP/T NG platform. The system will be delivered starting in 2030.

Airbus Helicopters presented the U145, an unmanned autonomous variant of the H145 helicopter, at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The fully autonomous system will conduct its first flight in late 2026 and enter operational service in the early 2030s.

Following the collapse of the Franco-German partnership, the "Team Gen 6" coalition led by Airbus and comprising eight companies submitted an alternative proposal for next-generation combat aircraft development. Project details will be unveiled at the Berlin ILA Air Show.

Turkey's defense industry achieved $10 billion in exports in 2025, driven by two decades of state investment and strategic support. The sector continues its growth trajectory as European nations reassess security dependencies.