Applications have begun for the “National Competence Initiative Capsule Program” organized by the Defense Industry Academy. Open to 200 social sciences and engineering students, the one-week program’s deadline is June 29.

Leonardo Chairman Stefano Pontecorvo expressed pride that Baykar chose them as a partner, announcing that joint projects starting with AKINCI, TB3, TB2, and Mirach will move toward European certification.

At the Paris Airshow, TUSAŞ, Baykar, ASELSAN, and ROKETSAN showcased Türkiye’s top defense platforms. KAAN, Gökbey, Hürjet, and UAVs drew major attention, while Baykar–Leonardo’s new joint venture was officially announced.

SSB President Haluk Görgün described LBA Systems, introduced at the Paris Airshow, as a milestone in high-tech cooperation; the Baykar–Leonardo joint venture will focus on UAV design, production, and maintenance.

Baykar and Leonardo established a joint venture at the 55th Paris Air Show; integration on TB3 and AKINCI, and certification for the European market are planned by 2026.

MKE’s domestically developed BORAN 105 mm light towed howitzer has been successfully delivered to North Macedonia, marking Türkiye’s first-ever artillery export to a European country.

Nurol Makina’s YÖRÜK 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle, already in service with Indonesia’s police forces, is now preparing for military deployment as the company strengthens its footprint through the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition.

ASELSAN officially opened its new Indonesia Office in Jakarta during INDO Defence 2025, reinforcing its presence in Southeast Asia and signing five key cooperation agreements to expand regional defense partnerships.