During the Steadfast Dart 2026 NATO Exercise in Germany, the Bayraktar TB-3 UCAV launched from TCG Anadolu and successfully destroyed its target in the Baltic Sea using MAM-L munitions.

New prototypes of Türkiye’s National Combat Aircraft KAAN have been unveiled for structural and flight testing. The development marks a major milestone toward serial production.

At World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, KAAN, J-35A, KF-21 and F-35 appeared side by side. Chinese media highlighted Türkiye and South Korea’s stronger presence at the event.

TITRA Technology presented its advanced swarm and autonomous warfare systems at WDS 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting next-generation operational concepts for modern battlefields.

The export of HÜRJET to Spain has paved the way for strategic partnerships between Turkish and Spanish defense firms. The agreement between SDT and Oesia focuses on joint development in electronic warfare and simulation technologies.

ASELSAN is preparing to induct ASELFLIR 600 into service this year while advancing MURAD AESA radar and Steel Dome projects with next-generation capabilities.

TAI CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that Saudi Arabia’s interest in the KAAN fighter jet has reached the highest level, with concrete and positive developments expected soon.

TUSAŞ is negotiating KAAN and GÖKBEY sales and potential local production with Saudi Arabia, while preparing to unveil a new kamikaze UAV and helicopter projects in May.