Germany has signed a contract for the integration of the IRIS-T SLM air defense system onto its F125-class frigates. The agreement between Diehl Defence and the Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support Federal Office (BAAINBw) covers system adaptation and firing tests.

Turkish defense companies displayed advanced submarine detection systems, sonar technologies and unmanned maritime platforms during the Nusret-2026 Exercise held in Izmir. The exhibition, featuring 16 companies, showcased solutions developed for mine countermeasures and naval operations to Turkish and international military representatives.

Turkish defense and electronics company ASELSAN has signed contracts valued at $6.15 billion over the past two weeks. The agreements, encompassing air defense systems, radar procurement, and export contracts, represent significant progress in Turkey's domestic defense capability development and industrial self-sufficiency initiatives.

Defense technology manufacturer ASELSAN announced the signing of sales contracts totaling 157.9 million dollars for the export of electronic warfare, electro-optical, seeker head, reconnaissance and surveillance, communications and weapon systems to end-users abroad.

ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol announced significant developments in guided munitions systems during TEKNOFEST Southeast. The company is expanding the TOLUN family with multiple variants and has achieved monthly production capacity of thousands of munitions.

ASELSAN presented its GÖKBAĞI constellation of 198 satellites at the 77th International Astronautical Congress, designed to operate in low Earth orbit. Initial launches are scheduled for 2028-2029.

ASELSAN and the Defense Industry Agency have signed a €2.46 billion contract for the procurement of hybrid air defense systems. The agreement represents a significant step in strengthening Turkey's air defense capabilities through integrated technology solutions.

HAVELSAN engaged with Azerbaijan's defense sector at the 6th Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2026) in Baku. The company highlighted growing interest in its command and control systems, simulation technologies, and autonomous systems solutions from Azerbaijani partners.