Germany's Defense Ministry rejected claims by French Armed Forces Commander Fabien Mandon that Berlin was withdrawing from the Franco-German MGCS main battle tank program. Berlin reiterated its commitment to equal partnership with France, stating that lessons from the Ukraine conflict have been incorporated into the project.

SolidAERO has operationalized the ÇEPNI fixed-wing tactical unmanned aerial vehicle family, featuring a modular architecture. The three-variant system will conduct intelligence, target simulation, and electronic warfare missions.

ASELSAN's GÖKALP Counter-UAV System successfully destroyed a target drone during a demonstration at the Oğulbey Technology Base using direct impact methodology. The system autonomously neutralizes threats detected by radar and electro-optical sensors in the air.

ASELSAN's GÖKALP Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Prevention System successfully neutralized a target drone during a demonstration at the Oğulbey Technology Base. The system integrates AURA radar and DRONEDEF command-and-control software, delivering mobility and cost-effectiveness in drone defense operations.

Israeli arms manufacturer Ari Arms has launched production of OR-4 infantry rifles in Azerbaijan through a joint venture with the country's Defense Industry Ministry. Presented at ADEX 2026, the project represents the region's first production of rifles meeting Western manufacturing standards.

Baykar's AKINCI Unmanned Aerial Vehicle completed a successful firing test in the Saros Gulf using ASELSAN's domestically developed MORFOZ Winged Guidance Kit. The munition integration enhances the platform's operational effectiveness against diverse target types.

The United States and Greece finalized an agreement to supply Stryker 8×8 armored fighting vehicles to Athens as part of a $4 billion military equipment sale. The accord was signed during a strategic dialogue session following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the country.

Turkish defense companies displayed advanced submarine detection systems, sonar technologies and unmanned maritime platforms during the Nusret-2026 Exercise held in Izmir. The exhibition, featuring 16 companies, showcased solutions developed for mine countermeasures and naval operations to Turkish and international military representatives.

Turkish defense and electronics company ASELSAN has signed contracts valued at $6.15 billion over the past two weeks. The agreements, encompassing air defense systems, radar procurement, and export contracts, represent significant progress in Turkey's domestic defense capability development and industrial self-sufficiency initiatives.

Turkey's domestically developed Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned aerial vehicles strengthen the Gendarmerie General Command's surveillance and operational capacity, conducting long-range missions across the nation.

Defense technology manufacturer ASELSAN announced the signing of sales contracts totaling 157.9 million dollars for the export of electronic warfare, electro-optical, seeker head, reconnaissance and surveillance, communications and weapon systems to end-users abroad.

Turkish defense manufacturer Katmerciler has completed initial deliveries of its next-generation Hızır 4x4 MRAP armored vehicles designed to NATO standards. The vehicles were developed under a procurement program by the National Defense Ministry to meet the Turkish Armed Forces' evolving operational requirements.