For the first time in warfare history, a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) shot down a Russian fighter jet with a surface-launched missile. Experts note that Türkiye, with its advanced indigenous SİDA and missile technologies, could develop even more capable systems.

Baykar’s next-generation AI-powered UAV, the Bayraktar TB2T-AI, climbed to 37,096 feet during a test flight in Keşan, surpassing its previous record of 30,318 feet set in February 2025, and proving its high-altitude endurance capability.

At TEKNOFEST TRNC, HAVELSAN presents its locally developed technologies, offering visitors experiences such as parachute and shooting simulators, along with AI-focused workshops for young engineers. The event highlights Turkey’s growing innovation power in defense technology.

Baykar and Italy’s defense giant Leonardo officially exchanged documents for their strategic cooperation agreement during the Turkey–Italy Intergovernmental Summit in Rome. The partnership aims to establish a joint venture focused on the European UAV market and integrated defense technologies.

ASELSAN achieved a 9% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching 22.8 billion TL in the first quarter of 2025. The company secured $1.5 billion in new contracts and $372 million in export deals, reinforcing its strong growth momentum.

German Chief of Defense Gen. Carsten Breuer visited Ankara at the invitation of Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gürak, holding key meetings at the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), ASELSAN, and TUSAŞ to discuss defense technology cooperation and strategic partnership opportunities.

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.