BAYKAR’s acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace and partnership with Leonardo signal Europe’s intent to collaborate with Türkiye in the S/UAV sector to avoid being left behind.

Türkiye’s domestically produced rotary-wing UAVs, ALPİN and DUMRUL, will be showcased at VERTICON 2025, one of the world’s largest vertical aviation events in Dallas.

Turkey’s Baykar and Italy’s Leonardo have signed a five-year partnership agreement in Rome to co-develop and co-produce unmanned aerial systems. The deal includes joint production in Turkey and Italy, leveraging European certification and market access advantages.

A senior executive from France’s renowned Naval Group admitted discomfort over Turkey’s rapid rise in naval and submarine systems. With strong domestic engineering, Ankara has broken Europe’s long-standing dominance in the sector.

Ambassador Talip Küçükcan met with Indonesia’s Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin to discuss the implementation of the Strategic Defense Cooperation MoU signed on February 12 and new joint defense initiatives.

Turkish Air Force Commander Gen. Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu and Spanish Air Force Commander Gen. Francisco Braco Carbo performed a formation flight with two HÜRJET aircraft, showcasing TUSAŞ’s advanced jet trainer capabilities.

ASELSAN’s overseas contracts soared by 70% in 2024, surpassing $1 billion for the first time. The company signed agreements with 7 new countries, achieving record exports and global expansion.

At IDEX 2025, Nurol Makina showcased the extended-wheelbase Ejder Yalçın EWB, featuring enhanced protection and a 12-person capacity. The upgraded Turkish armored vehicle is ready for its first user.