TUSAŞ, ASELSAN, ROKETSAN and HAVELSAN strengthened their positions in the ISO 500 list with strong net sales from production.

Turkish battery manufacturer Aspilsan is developing customized battery cells and packs to meet the energy requirements of unmanned aerial vehicles. The company aims to ensure Turkey's complete UAV energy independence within two years.

Turkish defense company ASELSAN signed a 780 million euro air defense systems procurement contract with the Defense Industry Agency (SSB). The agreement will strengthen Turkey's multi-layered air defense architecture known as Steel Dome.

CANiK, part of Samsun Yurt Savunma group, showcased its cost-effective 30×113 mm system against asymmetric threats at the Maritime Security Conference. The VENOM LR and TRAKON 30 integration offers an economical solution against drone swarms.

The Philippine Navy is deploying the BRP Miguel Malvar frigate equipped with ASELSAN's GÖKDENIZ Close-In Weapon System to RIMPAC 2026 exercise. The exercise will run from 24-31 July with 40+ warships from 31 nations participating.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that the foundation of the Armed Forces' largest unmanned aerial vehicle production facility will be laid in Malakasa this Friday. A pilot training school for Category II and III drones will also open in Trablus.

Turkey's Defense Industry Agency Chief Haluk Görgün conducted high-level talks in Tokyo and Kobe with Japan's Defense Minister, military commanders, and the Japan Defense Equipment and Technology Agency (ATLA), aiming to establish a long-term defense industry cooperation framework between the two nations.

The Defense Industry Agency announced that the SIPER 2 long-range air and missile defense system successfully destroyed a maneuvering target. The system operates at greater range and altitude compared to SIPER 1.