Turkey's defense industry achieved $10 billion in exports in 2025, driven by two decades of state investment and strategic support. The sector continues its growth trajectory as European nations reassess security dependencies.

The United States Marine Corps is targeting the procurement of specialized ammunition for M4 and M27 rifles to counter unmanned aerial threats. Developed by Drone Round, the L Variant ammunition features a fragmenting core that separates upon firing, providing an effective solution against fast-moving aerial targets.

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry exported $992 million in May, marking a 33.9 percent increase compared to the same month last year.

The Greek military signed a new contract with Shield AI to expand procurement of V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicles to strengthen intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in the Aegean region.

Turkey's advanced jet trainer aircraft HÜRJET export to Spain extends beyond the platform itself. Full-mission and flight training simulators developed by HAVELSAN, along with mission planning systems, will be delivered to the Spanish Air Force.

During the EFES 2026 Exercise held under Turkish leadership, Greek military personnel visited the ASELSAN booth at the defense industry exhibition and examined Turkey's first autonomous kamikaze underwater vehicle, KILIÇ. This moment demonstrated the level of deterrence achieved by Turkish defense technology and how closely regional actors monitor these developments.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey views significant potential for joint development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles with Japan. Emphasizing that both countries possess complementary capabilities, Fidan outlined Turkey's objective to deepen defense-industrial relations with Tokyo.

The first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Czech Republic, manufactured by Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, successfully completed its maiden flight at the company's facilities in Brazil. The aircraft has demonstrated its operational capabilities, completing a critical phase before delivery to the Czech Air Force.