Women engineers developing electro-optical systems at ASELSAN strengthen Türkiye’s defense capabilities while inspiring young girls to pursue careers in engineering and technology.

German defense giant Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Croatian unmanned ground systems manufacturer DOK-ING. The move aims to strengthen Rheinmetall’s capabilities in unmanned military technologies.

Kale ANDAR, established through the strategic partnership between Kale Group and ANDAR, opened its new production facility in Ankara OSTİM, strengthening Türkiye’s defense and aerospace electromecanical systems production capacity.

Several advanced weapons systems were used operationally for the first time in the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Kamikaze drones, new ballistic missiles and AI-guided strike systems have drawn global attention.

HAVELSAN’s Boeing 737NG FTD Level 2 simulator received dual certification from Turkey’s civil aviation authority, marking a first for domestically produced platforms.

German defense startup SWARM Biotactics announced that its bio-electronic insect reconnaissance systems are being field-tested by NATO customer armies. The platform provides operational advantages in confined and GPS-denied environments.

Developed by TÜRKPORT Defense Industry, the indigenous aerostat system GÖKÇERİ has officially entered operational service. Capable of remaining airborne for days, the system provides uninterrupted wide-area surveillance for border security and critical infrastructure protection.

Murat Koç has been appointed as the new General Manager of TAAC Aerospace Technologies. He will lead the company’s efforts to develop innovative indigenous subsystems for national defense platforms.