The US Space Force has issued a $68.56 million contract modification to Lockheed Martin Space under the Next-Gen OPIR GEO missile warning satellite program, bringing the total cumulative contract value to about $8.23 billion.

Germany and Ukraine agreed a €4 billion defense package that includes joint drone production, funding for hundreds of Patriot missiles, IRIS-T support, and additional investment in long-range strike capabilities.

A new surface-to-air missile displayed at a Ukrainian domestic weapons exhibition is believed to be the long-discussed “Koral” program, although the system has not yet been officially identified by name.

Türkiye and Spain have signed a new framework agreement covering maintenance, repair, and technical support for TCG Anadolu, establishing a flexible long-term sustainment model for the platform.

ASPİLSAN Enerji is carrying its battery and energy storage expertise from the defense sector into civilian markets, exporting products to the US, South Korea, Romania, and Europe.

Iran’s missile and drone attacks on critical Gulf infrastructure exposed fresh gaps in regional air defense. Analysts believe Turkish defense systems could draw greater interest in the post-crisis period.

Japan’s FY2026 budget allocates ¥11.1 billion, about $69.7 million, for five wide-area UAVs for the Ground Self-Defense Force. Bayraktar TB2S is among the leading candidates, although no official winner has been announced.

Turkish shipyards are currently building 41 military vessels at the same time, and with 9 additional ships expected to enter production soon, the total is set to rise to 50.