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.

STM will take an active role in the EFES-2026 Exercise with autonomous swarm-capable KARGU kamikaze UAVs and national warships. The MİLGEM Ada-class corvette and submarines will also participate in the exercise.

ASELSAN, Turkey's leading defense contractor, will increase component deliveries for the country's integrated Steel Dome air defense system by 50 percent. The company aims to deliver more than 150 different components throughout 2026.

The armed robot "SARBOT L1," developed by LA2 Dynamics, a subsidiary of Sarsılmaz Group, was displayed during the EFES-2026 Exercise. President Erdoğan examined and signed the robot during his visit to the exercise.

Turkey introduced its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named "Yıldırımhan" at the SAHA 2026 defense expo on May 5, 2026. The system features a range of 6,000 kilometers and speeds between Mach 9 and Mach 25, developed by the National Defense Ministry's R&D Center.