The Defense Industry Agency and ASELSAN have signed a contract valued at 1.47 billion euros for continued production and additional capabilities of the ÇELİKKUBBE multi-layered air defense system.

HAVELSAN General Manager Mehmet Akif Nacar announced at the Defense Industry Forum in Ankara that the company exports simulation, command and control, and cybersecurity technologies to NATO member states, with products certified at CWIX exercises.

The Defense Industry Agency announced that the Turkish defense ecosystem coordinates over 4,000 companies while simultaneously executing more than 1,400 projects, achieving over 11 billion dollars in exports in the past 12 months.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Turkey's defense industry structure as an exemplary model for allies at the Ankara Summit. Rutte noted that several NATO members are examining whether they can adapt this model to their own countries.

At an event held in Ankara, NATO allies discussed defense industry cooperation, supply chain resilience, and technological integration in the Black Sea region. International experts highlighted the strategic importance of coordinated infrastructure development.

The 36th NATO Summit communiqué released from Ankara highlights allied defense spending increases, announcement of over 50 billion dollars in new procurement, and commitment to expanding joint production capacity among member states.

ASELSAN General Manager Haluk Akyol announced at the Defense Industry Forum that more than 50 percent of last year's exports went to NATO-aligned countries. The company is investing in artificial intelligence and quantum processor technology while taking on responsibility for LEO satellite communication network design.

Turkish Air Force AWACS aircraft will conduct 60 hours of uninterrupted flight missions as part of NATO Summit security measures.