During the acceptance process of the Bayraktar TB2, Özdemir Bayraktar’s uncompromising stance against using foreign radios highlighted the strategic importance of national systems in Türkiye’s defense industry.

ASFAT has successfully completed the first delivery of HGK-84 Precision Guidance Kits for 2026, developed in cooperation with TÜBİTAK SAGE under a contract with the Ministry of National Defence, to the Turkish Air Force.

TİTRA Teknoloji signed an approximately $2 million agreement with Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency to supply kamikaze UAVs, enhancing precision strike and deterrence capabilities.

ASELSAN has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Czech defense firm Excalibur International to introduce the KORKUT Air Defense System to Europe through a new joint venture.

Turkish Aerospace has activated the APAJ system on the KAAN assembly line. The technology marks a major step forward in digitalization, precision manufacturing, and production efficiency.

TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the KAAN national combat aircraft will begin test flights with its prototype by the end of April, marking a major milestone for Türkiye’s defense aviation program.

Baykar Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar announced that 2026 will be the “year of production” for Baykar. Rapid manufacturing, AI-enabled swarm technologies and the operational deployment of KIZILELMA will define the company’s roadmap.

Türkiye’s first jet-powered trainer aircraft HÜRJET enters the European market by replacing Spain’s aging F-5 fleet. The deal paves the way for new international partnerships.