Haluk Görgün, head of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries, said the K2 Kamikaze UAV stands out with AI-supported autonomous swarm capability, long range and an effective warhead.

Developed by MKE, the TOLGA close-range air defense system will play a critical role in Türkiye’s low-altitude defense with its AESA radar, jammer, and layered weapon architecture against kamikaze drones.

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a supporting tool on the modern battlefield; it is now playing a decisive role in target detection, data analysis, and command processes. Experts say the real advantage in the new era will belong not to the side with more platforms, but to the one that can process battlefield data faster and more accurately.

Developed by MKE, TOLGA offers an effective low-altitude defense solution against kamikaze drones with its AESA radar, jammer systems, and layered weapon architecture.

BEDEX 2026 has opened in Brussels, highlighting Europe’s defense industry agenda of production, innovation and international cooperation, while emphasizing Türkiye’s growing role in defense.

Türkiye has taken a major step for a domestic navigation system that will strengthen data sovereignty. Başarsoft, BVB Navigasyon and TOGG signed a cooperation agreement to develop a national solution.

Altınay Defence Technologies has completed the design phase of the pneumatic munition release system developed for KAAN and moved into production. The company also announced that its Iron Bird test infrastructure has reached the acceptance stage, marking another major milestone in the project.

ASELSAN underlined that electro-optical systems play a decisive role in modern warfare through passive detection, targeting, situational awareness, and AI-supported decision-making processes.