Otokar, Bluespace Technologies and Elektroland formed a strategic consortium for Romania’s multipurpose unmanned ground vehicle program.

ASELSAN displayed more than 30 advanced defence systems at EFES-2026, including KOCATEPE, which was used in the exercise for the first time.

HAVELSAN’s BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle family demonstrated its autonomous mission capabilities during EFES-2026, highlighting Türkiye’s robotic land systems progress.

MSU Rector Prof. Dr. Erhan Afyoncu stated that Türkiye has become a leading actor in the robotic warfare era through its defence industry.

ASELSAN introduced KILIÇ and TUFAN at SAHA 2026, expanding Türkiye’s unmanned naval warfare capabilities above and below the surface.

ASELSAN’s GÜRZ mobile air defence system combines sensors, electronic warfare, smart ammunition and missiles to counter drones and low-altitude threats.

Turkish and Belgian defence industry representatives signed six strategic agreements to strengthen cooperation in defence, aviation and advanced technology fields.

Gulf countries are reportedly showing growing interest in Turkish air defence and anti-drone systems amid Iranian threats and delayed Western deliveries.