France's Defense Procurement Agency approved the operational use of 68mm laser-guided rockets and TALIOS targeting pod on Rafale fighter aircraft. The system provides a cost-effective solution against kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles.

Canada has agreed to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a sixth-generation fighter jet initiative led by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, as the first official observer nation. Set to be formalized at the July 2026 Farnborough Air Show, this status grants Canadian industry access to the project's technical information without financial obligations.

Vecihi Hürkuş shaped Turkish aviation history with achievements ranging from the first Turkish aircraft to pioneering civil aviation initiatives.

The European Union and Ukraine signed a comprehensive agreement for joint production and capacity expansion of unmanned aerial vehicles. The agreement aims to combine the EU's industrial infrastructure with Ukraine's combat-proven UAV technology and operational experience.

Bayraktar KIZILELMA struck a target over 120 kilometers away with pinpoint accuracy using ROKETSAN’s JET-230 supersonic missile.

The U.S. Navy is seeking industrial partners capable of developing solutions to address clutch sludge accumulation in the F-35B's LiftFan cooling system, which enables the aircraft's short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities. Submissions are requested by July 16.

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to endorse the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and restore the country's access to the multinational program during his visit to Ankara for the NATO Summit, according to reports.

National anti-drone systems were deployed at critical points during the NATO Summit, providing multi-layered protection against drone threats.