Türkiye's premier technology and aerospace event, Teknofest, launched its 15th edition in Şanlıurfa. Running from September 30 to October 4, the event will showcase domestic defense platforms and aerial demonstrations to thousands of visitors.

HAVELSAN General Manager Mehmet Akif Nacar stated at TEKNOFEST that the company has developed over 400 simulators and holds a leading position in Europe in terms of diversity. The domestic simulator transformation accelerated after 2015, with deliveries of ATAK helicopter, Hürkuş, Hürjet, and KAAN engineering simulators.

KAYI Defense is presenting its comprehensive range of mortar, artillery rocket, and aircraft ammunition systems at the ADEX 2026 exhibition in Baku. The company aims to establish sustainable partnerships with defense industry stakeholders in the South Caucasus and Central Asia region.

Raytheon secures a $20.7 billion multi-year contract to significantly expand air-to-air missile production. The Arsenal of Freedom initiative aims to meet NATO and allied partners' growing demand with an annual production target of 1,900 units.

The MQ-9A Reaper fleet in the U.S. Air Force inventory has declined to approximately 135 unmanned aerial vehicles. The fleet dropped from 351 aircraft reported in fiscal year 2022, due to accidents, combat losses, and planned retirements. With the production line currently closed and restart requiring 2-3 years, the service faces significant constraints in spare platform production capacity.

Turkey's largest aviation, space and technology festival opened in Şanlıurfa on September 29. The five-day event will feature Bayraktar TB2, Bayraktar TB3, ANKA and ATAK helicopters. More than 1.6 million participants from 99 countries submitted applications.

ASELSAN and the Defense Industry Agency signed additional contracts worth a total of 1 billion 8 million 500 thousand euros for the Long-Range Air Defense System serial production projects.

ASELSAN successfully demonstrated its two electronic warfare systems designed to counter mini and micro UAVs as well as next-generation FPV drones at the Gölbek Firing and Test Center. The KANGAL FPV 100 and EJDERHA AD 210 systems showcased high performance in neutralizing threats through a layered defense approach.