Defense Industry Agency (SSB) President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün announced that the names of engineers martyred at TAI (TUSAŞ) will live on through three major R&D projects: ZAHİDE, ATAKAN, and CANBAZ.

An evaluation meeting on Türkiye’s National Combat Aircraft KAAN was held at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) with the participation of SSB President Haluk Görgün and Air Force Commander Gen. Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu.

Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani highlighted strong technological synergy with Baykar, confirming that the two companies are working intensively toward potential cooperation in next-generation unmanned systems.

Breaking export records in 2024, Turkey’s defense industry drew global attention as its indigenous products reached more than 180 countries worldwide.

ASFAT and TÜBİTAK SAGE’s HGK-84 guidance kits have been delivered to the inventory, turning Mk-84 bombs into highly accurate, GPS-guided munitions.

Baykar’s Bayraktar TB3 UCAV successfully carried out its first live-fire test using Roketsan’s MAM-T smart munition, striking the target with pinpoint accuracy via ASELSAN’s ASELFLIR-500 targeting system.

The first batch of domestically produced HGK-84 guidance kits has been delivered to the Turkish Air Force; acceptance tests recorded 100% success.

Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün revealed KAAN’s second prototype, announcing plans for delivery in 2028 and integration of a domestic engine in the 2030s. Strong export growth goals were also highlighted.