Türkiye’s export success with loitering munitions such as KARGU is creating new opportunities for the international marketing of advanced swarm and hybrid unmanned systems.

Baykar achieved $2.2 billion in exports in 2025, maintaining its position as the world’s leading exporter of armed unmanned aerial vehicles and strengthening Türkiye’s high-technology exports.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the joint FCAS program with France may continue in a reduced form, while the core next-generation fighter aircraft could be cancelled entirely.

TRMOTOR advances Türkiye’s aviation independence by developing indigenous APU and engine systems for KAAN and future air platforms, strengthening national engine capabilities.

HAVELSAN showcased its digital unit concept with a swarm of POYRAZ drones performing autonomous kamikaze missions. Operating with distributed architecture, the swarm completed coordinated target engagements.

Delays in the production of Russia’s strategic bombers and civilian aircraft have triggered a major crisis within the defense industry. Management changes and growing legal disputes highlight the scale of the problem.

Greek Cypriot media claimed that Turkey deployed HİSAR air defense systems in the TRNC, raising concerns over shifting military balances in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey’s indigenous air platforms HÜRKUŞ, HÜRJET and ANKA III are entering a new phase focused on serial production and deliveries. TUSAŞ aims to turn export success into operational capability starting in 2026.