Over the past five years, TAI has signed 14 contracts with 7 African nations, exporting ATAK helicopters, ANKA and AKSUNGUR UAVs, and HÜRKUŞ aircraft. Turkish air platforms are increasingly preferred for their reliability and operational capability.

Türkiye achieved a world first as KIZILELMA hit a target detected by its own radar, while Skydagger successfully deployed a kamikaze drone from a UAV.

Bayraktar KIZILELMA made aviation history by striking a jet-powered aerial target with the GÖKDOĞAN BVR air-to-air missile during tests in Sinop, becoming the first unmanned fighter aircraft to achieve this feat. This milestone marks a new era in Turkey’s national air-combat capabilities.

DeltaV’s first in-air Ramjet engine ignition marks a milestone for Türkiye, positioning the country among the limited number of nations capable of developing high-speed Ramjet propulsion systems.

Turkey has signed defense contracts worth $6.5 billion to enhance its integrated air defense system, Steel Dome. The agreements involve ASELSAN, Roketsan, and HAVELSAN, boosting the nation’s self-sufficient defense ecosystem.

HÜRJET has completed 340 sorties in its test program as preparations for 2026 deliveries to Turkish Stars continue. The export agreement with Spain is also expected to be signed soon.

KIZILELMA’s rapid sequence of radar, missile, and F-16 simulation tests signals that Turkey is approaching a key milestone in unmanned combat aircraft development.

Türkiye’s MKE showcased its Tolga Close-In Air Defense System to delegations from 14 countries, successfully neutralizing target drones in live-fire soft-kill and hard-kill scenarios.