Israeli arms manufacturer Ari Arms has launched production of OR-4 infantry rifles in Azerbaijan through a joint venture with the country's Defense Industry Ministry. Presented at ADEX 2026, the project represents the region's first production of rifles meeting Western manufacturing standards.

The Defense Industry Agency chief emphasized that detailed disclosures about defense technologies pose national security risks, illustrating how social media leaks and open sources become intelligence material for adversaries.

Defense Industry Agency Chief Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün stated that localization efforts in defense projects begin at the original design phase and extend to the production of critical materials. Turkey's localization rate has increased from 20% to 83% over the past two decades.

Baykar's AKINCI Unmanned Aerial Vehicle completed a successful firing test in the Saros Gulf using ASELSAN's domestically developed MORFOZ Winged Guidance Kit. The munition integration enhances the platform's operational effectiveness against diverse target types.

Ireland's Ministry of Defence has agreed with French defense contractor Thales to modernize its air surveillance capabilities. Under the procurement agreement coordinated through the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA), Dublin will acquire 4 Ground Master 400 Alpha and 1 Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-one radar systems.

The United States and Greece finalized an agreement to supply Stryker 8×8 armored fighting vehicles to Athens as part of a $4 billion military equipment sale. The accord was signed during a strategic dialogue session following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the country.

Germany has signed a contract for the integration of the IRIS-T SLM air defense system onto its F125-class frigates. The agreement between Diehl Defence and the Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support Federal Office (BAAINBw) covers system adaptation and firing tests.

France's Defense Ministry announced the successful first test launch of the new-generation M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) to strengthen its nuclear deterrence capability. The operation was conducted off the coast of Brittany using the Le Vigilant nuclear submarine, with the missile launched without a warhead.