Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani highlighted strong technological synergy with Baykar, confirming that the two companies are working intensively toward potential cooperation in next-generation unmanned systems.

Breaking export records in 2024, Turkey’s defense industry drew global attention as its indigenous products reached more than 180 countries worldwide.

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced it is monitoring GKRY’s recent activities and will instantly prevent any violation of Turkey’s continental shelf.The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced it is monitoring GKRY’s recent activities and will instantly prevent any violation of Turkey’s continental shelf.

Defense Industry Agency (SSB) President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey is now the world’s 11th largest defense exporter, surpassing $7 billion in exports — over half of which went to NATO allies.

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced that over 1,000 engineers applied to return to Turkey to join ASELSAN’s high-tech defense projects — a fourfold increase compared to 2023.

Türkiye has launched the simultaneous construction of the National Aircraft Carrier, TF-2000 Destroyer, and National Submarine — marking a new era in naval defense. Building 31 warships at once, Türkiye now outproduces all of Europe combined.

Defense companies traded on Borsa Istanbul delivered strong returns in 2024. Altınay Defense Technologies led the rally with a 133.5% increase, while ASELSAN gained 61.5%.

Turkey’s largest naval exercise, Mavi Vatan-2025, begins tomorrow in the Black Sea, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean. The exercise will involve 90 ships, 50 aircraft, and 20,000 personnel.