AYDA Defense’s offline RF identification and tracking system, developed by Turkish engineers, is now operational in the U.S. Army and preparing for export to other countries.

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and Indonesia’s PT RAD and PTDI have signed a comprehensive framework agreement covering production, engineering, and technology sharing for the KAAN fifth-generation fighter program.

At IDEF 2025, Roketsan’s TAYFUN BLOK-4 hypersonic missile, ASELSAN’s CENK 350-N naval radar, and STM’s first national corvette model drew global attention as Türkiye showcased its latest defense innovations.

At the opening of IDEF 2025, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler emphasized that Türkiye’s indigenous and national defense industry strengthens the Turkish Armed Forces while significantly contributing to the economy and the nation’s global influence.

Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün announced that IDEF 2025 hosts over 400 international companies from 44 countries, solidifying its place among the world’s top five defense exhibitions.

Hosted by the Ministry of National Defense, IDEF 2025 has officially opened at the Istanbul Expo Center, welcoming high-level delegations from 33 countries.

Under an MKE–MoNE protocol, applications are open until July 31 for a classroom-free school in Kırıkkale. Thirty students will be admitted using 2025 LGS scores.

SSB President Haluk Görgün said Türkiye’s defense and aerospace exports rose 25% to $3.603B in January–June, with June up 10.4% and the 12-month total at $7.454B.