Defense technology manufacturer ASELSAN announced the signing of sales contracts totaling 157.9 million dollars for the export of electronic warfare, electro-optical, seeker head, reconnaissance and surveillance, communications and weapon systems to end-users abroad.

ROKETSAN's General Manager highlighted the ŞIMŞEK satellite launch systems and international partnerships at the 77th International Space Congress in Antalya. The role of the ecosystem in achieving Turkey's independent access to space was emphasized.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Athens is expected to focus on weapons systems procurement for the Hellenic Air Force. Discussions on AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missile and AIM-120D AMRAAM acquisition for F-35 and F-16V platforms are anticipated.

Global defense demand enters a structural phase amid geopolitical tensions and rising military spending. Turkey's defense sector exports reached $10 billion in 2025, with localization rates in missile and rocket production exceeding 90 percent. The sector employs approximately 176,700 people.

Turkish defense and electronics company ASELSAN is pursuing partnerships with Japan on air defense systems and underwater unmanned vehicles as part of its expansion strategy into Asian markets. The company's CEO aims to leverage operational data to enter regional markets.

TUSAŞ introduced the HÜRSAT satellite family at the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya. The electro-optical and synthetic aperture radar satellites are scheduled for launch in October 2027.

According to the Defense Industry Agency, the sector achieved $634 million in exports in September 2026, representing a 10.7% increase compared to the same month last year. The nine-month export volume reached $6.926 billion, marking a 15.6% increase year-over-year.

A significant milestone has been achieved in autonomous aerial systems for U.S. defense. Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue unmanned combat aircraft successfully completed its first fully autonomous flight, encompassing taxi, takeoff, in-flight maneuvers, and landing phases.