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.

Turkish technology company Pasifik Teknoloji announced its first defense sector export agreement for FPV kamikaze drone systems. The contract covering Merküt-branded drones along with helicopters and autonomous systems boosted the company's share price by 9.96 percent.

Turkey's largest defense and aerospace exhibition SAHA 2026 is expected to see $8 billion in defense contracts signed. The Defense Industries Presidency announced this figure represents a $1.8 billion increase from the previous edition.

Baykar has signed its first export agreement for the Kızılelma unmanned combat aircraft with Indonesia. The deal covers delivery of 12 units starting in 2028, strengthening Turkish defense industry's position in the global high-technology market.