A military delegation from the Republic of Cyprus assessed Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks offered by Greece and concluded that these platforms do not meet the operational requirements of the Cyprus National Guard's armored force.

Roketsan is positioning its Alka laser weapon system as a critical component of Türkiye's multilayered air defense architecture. The system will form the laser layer of the "Steel Dome" and serve as the final line of defense against unmanned aerial vehicles that penetrate other air defense assets.

ROKETSAN's directed energy weapon system ALKA has reached 10 kilowatts of laser power, advancing from its initial 2.5-kilowatt configuration. The system serves as the final layer of STEEL DOME air defense, protecting critical infrastructure and operational units against drone threats.

The first batch of new-generation HIZIR 4×4 tactical wheeled armored vehicles developed by Katmerciler has been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces. The NATO-standard vehicle features a 400-horsepower engine and advanced protection systems to meet operational requirements.

Havelsan's Bluevision system leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies to transform maritime safety. Capable of detecting small vessels and people in water that radar systems may miss, the system is now operational aboard Turkish Navy platforms and commercial vessels.

The Kuzgun long-range kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle, developed by STM, made its public debut at the SAHA 2026 defense trade show in Istanbul. With a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers and endurance surpassing six hours, the system introduces a new strategic strike capability for Turkish defense capabilities.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has prepared new regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles. The system will provide real-time location tracking and flight safety control for all UAV operations.

Turkish technology company Pasifik Teknoloji announced its first defense sector export agreement for FPV kamikaze drone systems. The contract covering Merküt-branded drones along with helicopters and autonomous systems boosted the company's share price by 9.96 percent.

Software development company HAVELSAN has launched BLUEVISION, an AI-powered system designed to enhance maritime awareness and safety. By integrating camera and AIS sensor data in real-time, the system is now operational on the Turkish Navy's SANCAR armed unmanned surface vessel and commercial shipping platforms.

SAĞLAMTEK Aerospace Defense has developed a passive acoustic radar technology that focuses on engine and propeller sounds. The system can detect large drones from 3 kilometers away and operates on standard power banks.

ROKETSAN announced that the CIRIT Anti-UAV missile successfully struck an aerial target during a test firing from the PUSU Weapon System. The domestically developed smart munition integrated with mobile platforms offers a strategic solution against asymmetric threats.

The indigenous Karayel assault craft, integrated into the Turkish Armed Forces inventory in December 2025, completed its first operational mission during the EFES-2026 exercise. The 17-person crew vessel conducted boarding, disembarkation, and navigation drills with amphibious naval infantry and crew personnel at Bahadır Island.