Member states of the Turkish States Organization approved defense industry cooperation initiatives at the 13th Summit in Ankara. The establishment of a TDT Defense Industry College under Turkish leadership and joint space technology projects were highlighted in the Ankara Declaration.

Turkish defense industry leader ASELSAN achieved a real revenue growth of 28 percent in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 151.5 billion TL. The company's backlog orders surpassed the $30 billion threshold for the first time in its history, reaching $30.7 billion.

Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. will participate in six international defense industry exhibitions across four continents from October to December 2026, presenting naval platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and autonomous maritime solutions to global military delegations.

The 34th International Defense Industry Fair MSPO showcased Poland's comprehensive defense requirements spanning land platforms to unmanned systems. South Korean manufacturers' prominent participation reflects Poland's domestic production and technology transfer strategy on the international stage.

The PRIME RADIAN pistol, developed through a collaboration between Canik and Radian Weapons, received the "Best New Handgun" and "Best New Overall Product" awards at the 2026 NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards.

The Head of Turkey's Defense Industry Agency Haluk Görgün emphasized that defense sector cooperation is a key pillar of Turkey-Kazakhstan relations during the visit of Kazakhstan's President Kasım Cömert Tokayev. Collaboration in joint production and technology sharing is being pursued within a win-win framework.

Turkish defense and electronics company ASELSAN announced that its order backlog reached $30.7 billion (1.53 trillion Turkish lira) at the end of the third quarter. Strong global demand for air defense systems and other defense products drove this significant growth.

Canik participated as platinum sponsor at the BORAN VIII International Sniper Competition held in Foça, showcasing live-fire demonstrations of its 12.7×99 mm heavy machine gun family in various configurations. The company also presented the VENOM LR medium-caliber gun and the TRAKON CORE 30 Remote Weapon Station.