ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM-100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure system successfully completed effectiveness tests using live-warhead missiles, blinding seekers with multi-band laser energy to divert heat-seeking threats.

Baykar’s AI-enabled KEMANKEŞ 1 mini cruise missile, fired from Bayraktar AKINCI, scored direct hits on ground targets after last week’s successful air-target kill.

Bayraktar TB-3 continues intensive sea-based trials from TCG Anadolu and recently guided a kamikaze USV to a pinpoint hit—experts say international interest is accelerating.

Baykar has finalized the acquisition of Italy’s historic aerospace firm Piaggio Aerospace, aiming to establish a strategic production and excellence hub in Europe.

Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that the Bayraktar TB2 UAV will support the search for a murder suspect near Limanowa, as hundreds of police continue operations.

Minister Kacır announced that TÜBİTAK BİLGEM-developed EDPOD for F-16s has entered service. The system detects, classifies, and geolocates hostile radars, enhancing Türkiye’s electronic warfare capacity.

Developed from the ZD300 platform, ZD360 doubles payload to 60 kg, features AI-based navigation and jamming resistance, and is set for delivery by 2025.

Leonardo Chairman Stefano Pontecorvo expressed pride that Baykar chose them as a partner, announcing that joint projects starting with AKINCI, TB3, TB2, and Mirach will move toward European certification.