Turkey’s HAVELSAN has achieved a new global milestone with its domestically developed ADVENT Combat Management System, now operational in four continents following its export to the Chilean Navy. Experts note that only a handful of countries can produce a comparable system.

Following reciprocal visits by Presidents Erdoğan and Prabowo, Turkish defense firms are accelerating cooperation in Indonesia. ASELSAN has opened its Indonesia branch, HAVELSAN is establishing a local office, and TUSAŞ continues joint projects including ANKA and modernization programs.

Turkey’s defense electronics leader ASELSAN has signed a $158.6 million export contract with a client in the Middle East and Africa for the direct sale of military communication systems. The agreement reinforces ASELSAN’s global presence in tactical and strategic communication technologies.

Developed by TUSAŞ, the AKSUNGUR UAV achieved precise strikes using ASELSAN’s LGK81 and LGK82 laser-guided munitions during a test flight powered by a national engine. The success highlights Türkiye’s growing self-sufficiency in defense technology.

The Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that it will hire 36 contract personnel from fields such as computer, mechanical, electrical-electronics, chemical, naval, metallurgy, industrial, and aerospace engineering. Applications are open until April 18 via the online portal.

ASELSAN has signed export contracts worth $52.7 million with a client in the Pacific region for the direct sale of radar, weapon, air defense, and data link systems designed for naval platforms. The deal strengthens ASELSAN’s global presence in maritime defense technologies.

HAVELSAN signed an agreement with the Chilean Navy to integrate the ADVENT Combat Management System into two frigates. The four-year modernization project makes Chile the 9th country to adopt ADVENT.

Developed by HAVELSAN, the Turkish Coast Guard Headquarters Data Center has been inaugurated, marking the successful completion of the first phase of the SahilNET Project.