At the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum held at TUSAŞ Kahramankazan facility, Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün stated that the forum represents one of the largest events in NATO history. Turkish defense industry products were showcased to alliance members.

Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar highlighted the necessity of cooperation and capacity sharing for NATO UAV superiority during the Defense Industry Forum at the 36th NATO Leaders Summit.

Turkish Air Force AWACS aircraft will conduct 60 hours of uninterrupted flight missions as part of NATO Summit security measures.

NATO will invest more than $40 billion in counter-UAS capabilities over five years under the new Drone Edge Initiative.

NATO announced three procurement programs to strengthen air refueling, strategic airlift, ISR and airborne early warning capabilities at the Ankara Summit.

Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün hosted Romanian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Radu Miruta at TÜRKSAT facilities during the 2026 NATO Summit and NATO Defense Industry Forum. Turkey's national aviation projects and production infrastructure were presented during the visit.

Turkey is intensifying negotiations with the United States to secure General Electric F110 jet engines for its KAAN stealth fighter program ahead of the NATO summit. The Trump administration formally notified Congress of the engine sale, valued at over $700 million, in late July.

Within the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, Turkish defense industry products and national air platforms will be presented to international delegates under the coordination of the Presidency of Defense Industries.