ASELSAN displayed more than thirty indigenous defense systems at the EFES-2026 Exercise, with the KOCATEPE Battlefield Management System deployed operationally for the first time. The showcase demonstrated Turkish Armed Forces' technological capabilities.

Ukrainian intelligence reportedly identified numerous Western and Asian-origin components inside Russia’s new jet-powered Geran-4 kamikaze UAV.

Kazakhstan has included Otokar’s TULPAR armored vehicle and ALPAR unmanned ground vehicle in its 2026 joint production roadmap.

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken highlighted Turkey's defense sector as a benchmark for European countries in innovation, production capacity and research-and-development ahead of a high-level economic mission scheduled for May 10-14.

Belgium's Defense Minister highlighted Turkey's rapid progress in naval platforms, quality production capacity, and increasingly strong position in the global maritime defense market.

Belgium's Defense Minister Theo Francken held high-level discussions with Turkey on strengthening defense and aerospace industry cooperation during an event in Ankara. The Belgian delegation signed 40 contracts in Istanbul and an additional 6 in Ankara.

SAVX Technology, a subsidiary of Pacific Technology, has completed the first delivery of its KORGAN smart drone station system. The platform offers autonomous mission execution and automatic storage capabilities for defense industry and critical infrastructure security applications.

SSB President Haluk Görgün evaluated Belgium's growing interest in Turkish defense sector. Görgün emphasized that Turkey has built a complete ecosystem from design to production, driving international partnership demand.