ASELSAN’s GÜRZ mobile air defence system combines sensors, electronic warfare, smart ammunition and missiles to counter drones and low-altitude threats.

Volkswagen and Rafael are reportedly preparing a joint venture in Germany to support production of Iron Dome air defence system components.

Gulf countries are reportedly showing growing interest in Turkish air defence and anti-drone systems amid Iranian threats and delayed Western deliveries.

Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jets took off from Bandırma as part of EFES-2026, successfully striking designated targets in the exercise area.

Nigeria’s Terra Industries introduced interceptor drones, mine-clearing vehicles and battlefield software to support counterinsurgency and security operations.

Airbus completed new sensing tests for its autonomous logistics helicopter, raising the possibility of future armed or multi-role mission variants.

The U.S. Army’s HADES intelligence aircraft is expected to begin flight testing in the summer and be delivered to units later this year.

The U.S. Air Force zeroed out funding for new tanker development and requested funds to upgrade existing air refueling systems.