The Presidency's Defense Industry Agency marked its 41st founding anniversary by showcasing Turkey's transformation from import dependency to indigenous technology development and exports. Domestic content ratio has risen from 20 percent in 2002 to over 80 percent today.

Defense and aviation sector exports grew from $2.3 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2025, with the sector's share in total exports rising from 1.5% to 4.2%.

Naval Group has signed a contract with France's Ministry of Armed Forces to develop a large-scale unmanned combat underwater vehicle (UCUV). Sea trials of the operational prototype are scheduled to begin in 2028, strengthening France's presence in its extensive maritime zones.

Turkish defense manufacturer MKE completed deliveries of naval gun, tank weapon systems, rifle and various ammunition to Turkish Armed Forces and security units over the past month.

Kale Jet Motorları has completed production of the 1,000th unit of its KTJ series turbojet engine. This achievement ensures that at least $200 million in resources remains within Turkey.

A significant milestone in Turkey's indigenous defense industry. Kale Jet Engines delivered the 1000th unit of its KTJ Series motor, powering national missile systems. The delivery marks a critical achievement in localization and strategic independence.

ASELSAN presented its naval defense portfolio at the international maritime defense exhibition in Paris, featuring close-in weapon systems, autonomous underwater vehicles, and sonar technology. The company also introduced containerized solutions designed to protect commercial vessels.

Greece's Air Force is evaluating advanced electronic warfare solutions from U.S. defense contractors to enhance its F-16 fleet's capabilities. L3Harris and Northrop Grumman have presented their latest systems, designed to provide modern threat protection and operational effectiveness in contested electromagnetic environments.