Turkey's domestically developed Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard (RAFS) has been launched to low Earth orbit as part of the SpaceX Transporter-17 mission, with initial signals successfully received. The system is critical for the national Regional Positioning and Timing System program.

HAVELSAN successfully completed NATO certification testing for four software capabilities—DOOB-HQ, KAPI, Embedded NONC2 ATA DLP, and LYNX—at the CWIX Exercise in Poland. The company obtained FMN Spiral 4 certifications, marking a significant step toward participation in 2025-2027 NATO operations.

MKE’s indigenous TOLGA Close Air Defense System neutralized aerial threats with 100 percent success in seven different test scenarios.

Turkey's defense sector will showcase capabilities at NATO summit's Defense Industry Forum with 3,500 participating companies. The sector recorded 48% export growth in 2025, advancing its transition from supplier to strategic partner status.

The U.S. Navy is seeking industrial partners capable of developing solutions to address clutch sludge accumulation in the F-35B's LiftFan cooling system, which enables the aircraft's short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities. Submissions are requested by July 16.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called for revolutionary steps in transatlantic defense industry at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, urging companies to increase investment risks.

National anti-drone systems were deployed at critical points during the NATO Summit, providing multi-layered protection against drone threats.

The NATO Defence Industry Forum in Ankara highlighted the alliance's urgent need for production capacity and industrial partnerships. Turkish defense companies demonstrated their readiness to meet allied requirements with robust supply chains and manufacturing capabilities.