At HASAT 2025, leading figures of the defense industry discussed how technology entrepreneurship strengthens the defense ecosystem through innovation, artificial intelligence, and domestic production initiatives.

SSB President Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey’s defense and aerospace industry exports reached $8.5 billion in 2025, marking a historic milestone for the sector.

Northrop Grumman has launched full-rate production of Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns to equip US Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles with enhanced firepower.

The United States has approved a $100 million foreign military sale to Japan to support the maintenance and modernization of Aegis-equipped destroyers. The program aims to ensure long-term readiness for air and missile defense missions.

The Hellenic Air Force has formally requested three C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from the United States, with plans to convert two of them into aerial refueling tankers to enhance operational reach.

Hensoldt has signed a long-term framework agreement to deliver Spexer 2000 ground-based surveillance radars to Rheinmetall for air defense and counter-drone systems.

The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow became a vital naval air-defense missile, protecting US and NATO warships against aircraft and anti-ship missile threats throughout the Cold War era.

The US Army successfully tested the IBCS system at White Sands, detecting and intercepting two cruise missile surrogate targets in a realistic joint operational environment.