University students' autonomous ground vehicle F481 makes history at TEKNOFEST autonomous track while the team pursues commercialization and integration into Turkish Armed Forces inventory.

Helsing, a Germany-based defense firm, unveiled the Contra autonomous air defense system powered by artificial intelligence. Equipped with AD-1 Inferno and AD-2 Ambush interceptors, the platform will become operational in the second half of 2027.

Turkey and Kazakhstan are expanding defense sector cooperation while aiming to increase bilateral trade volume to $15 billion. Leading Turkish defense companies including ASELSAN, Turkish Aerospace Industries and Otokar are undertaking major investments and production projects in Kazakhstan.

Member states of the Turkish States Organization approved defense industry cooperation initiatives at the 13th Summit in Ankara. The establishment of a TDT Defense Industry College under Turkish leadership and joint space technology projects were highlighted in the Ankara Declaration.

Turkish defense industry leader ASELSAN achieved a real revenue growth of 28 percent in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 151.5 billion TL. The company's backlog orders surpassed the $30 billion threshold for the first time in its history, reaching $30.7 billion.

Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. will participate in six international defense industry exhibitions across four continents from October to December 2026, presenting naval platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and autonomous maritime solutions to global military delegations.

The 34th International Defense Industry Fair MSPO showcased Poland's comprehensive defense requirements spanning land platforms to unmanned systems. South Korean manufacturers' prominent participation reflects Poland's domestic production and technology transfer strategy on the international stage.

The PRIME RADIAN pistol, developed through a collaboration between Canik and Radian Weapons, received the "Best New Handgun" and "Best New Overall Product" awards at the 2026 NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards.