Turkey's defense and aerospace sector exports increased 10.7% year-over-year in September, reaching $634 million. Annualized exports approached $11 billion, with nine-month exports up 15.6% to $6.92 billion.

Defense technology manufacturer ASELSAN announced the signing of sales contracts totaling 157.9 million dollars for the export of electronic warfare, electro-optical, seeker head, reconnaissance and surveillance, communications and weapon systems to end-users abroad.

ROKETSAN's General Manager highlighted the ŞIMŞEK satellite launch systems and international partnerships at the 77th International Space Congress in Antalya. The role of the ecosystem in achieving Turkey's independent access to space was emphasized.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Athens is expected to focus on weapons systems procurement for the Hellenic Air Force. Discussions on AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missile and AIM-120D AMRAAM acquisition for F-35 and F-16V platforms are anticipated.

Turkish defense manufacturer Katmerciler has completed initial deliveries of its next-generation Hızır 4x4 MRAP armored vehicles designed to NATO standards. The vehicles were developed under a procurement program by the National Defense Ministry to meet the Turkish Armed Forces' evolving operational requirements.

Global defense demand enters a structural phase amid geopolitical tensions and rising military spending. Turkey's defense sector exports reached $10 billion in 2025, with localization rates in missile and rocket production exceeding 90 percent. The sector employs approximately 176,700 people.

TUSAŞ and ROKETSAN signed the HÜRSAT-2 project contract at the 77th International Astronautical Congress. HÜRSAT-1, the first member of Turkey's serializable satellite family, is planned for launch in mid-2027.

ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol announced significant developments in guided munitions systems during TEKNOFEST Southeast. The company is expanding the TOLUN family with multiple variants and has achieved monthly production capacity of thousands of munitions.