Turkish defense industry technologies were showcased aboard TCG Anadolu at Southampton Port in the United Kingdom. The event featured Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, armored vehicles, and various domestically produced munitions.

The European Commission stated that it is open to cooperation with Türkiye within the SAFE defense financing program. Officials highlighted the strong capabilities of the Turkish defense industry.

Kale ANDAR, established through the strategic partnership between Kale Group and ANDAR, opened its new production facility in Ankara OSTİM, strengthening Türkiye’s defense and aerospace electromecanical systems production capacity.

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry increased exports by 27.2% in February 2026, reaching $553.4 million. Total exports for January-February climbed to $1.107 billion.

Iran announced it used the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile for the first time in strikes targeting U.S. bases. The missile reportedly reaches speeds up to Mach 15 and features advanced maneuverability.

German defense startup SWARM Biotactics announced that its bio-electronic insect reconnaissance systems are being field-tested by NATO customer armies. The platform provides operational advantages in confined and GPS-denied environments.

During NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, a Turkish Defense Industry Exhibition was held aboard TCG Anadolu in Rotterdam. Indigenous defense systems were showcased to international military and diplomatic officials.

CANiK introduced its PRIME RADIAN pistol and a new 10-model optics family to the European market for the first time at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026.