TCG Karadeniz (F-520), the sixth vessel of the Istif-class frigate built under STM prime contractor at Sedef Shipyard, was launched into the sea. The vessel represents an 80 percent indigenous content rate, making it Turkey's warship with the highest localization ratio.

ASELSAN's ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical system has been successfully integrated into South Africa's Paramount Aerospace Industries-developed Mwari manned aircraft. The integration expands the use of Turkish defense technology on international aviation platforms while significantly enhancing Mwari's reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities.

Portable energy storage systems with 3000W and 6000W capacity in briefcase design, developed for defense industry and critical operations, provide reliable power solutions for disaster management, command centers, and field missions through domestic engineering expertise.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that deliveries of the domestically-powered version of the national fighter aircraft KAAN are targeted to begin from 2033 onwards. Intensive development work on the TF35000 engine continues at TEI.

ASELSAN engineers explained the defense-attack concept developed with the DERİNGÖZ and KILIÇ families against emerging underwater threats.

Israel Aerospace Industries has transformed a commercial business jet into a multi-mission platform equipped with electronic warfare and intelligence gathering capabilities. The ELLYON system delivers real-time data processing with AI-assisted mission management capabilities.

The US Missile Defense Agency is accelerating development of the Maverick air defense missile designed to counter hypersonic threats. The system will undergo testing in 2027 and serve as an interim solution until the Glide Phase Interceptor program becomes operational in 2030.

Turkey's Defense Industry Agency has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of indigenous hunter/interceptor drone systems to counter NATO Class 1 and Class 2 mini, micro, and tactical UAV threats. Application deadline is July 31, 2026.