Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün announced at TEKNOFEST that Turkey ranks 11th globally among defense export nations. The sector achieved 10.1 billion dollars in exports last year and signed approximately 18 billion dollars in new contracts.

Teknofest Southeast in Şanlıurfa showcases a full-scale mock-up of Turkey's KAAN fighter jet alongside indigenous defense platforms including Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı. The five-day festival combines advanced technology exhibitions with educational activities and celebrates the region's cultural heritage.

HAVELSAN engaged with Azerbaijan's defense sector at the 6th Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2026) in Baku. The company highlighted growing interest in its command and control systems, simulation technologies, and autonomous systems solutions from Azerbaijani partners.

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.