Prof. Dr. Faruk Yiğit said Türkiye is strengthening its deterrence capacity through national missile projects, with new systems entering service and more advanced programs under development.

Women engineers developing electro-optical systems at ASELSAN strengthen Türkiye’s defense capabilities while inspiring young girls to pursue careers in engineering and technology.

German defense giant Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Croatian unmanned ground systems manufacturer DOK-ING. The move aims to strengthen Rheinmetall’s capabilities in unmanned military technologies.

U.S. President Donald Trump met with executives of major defense companies at the White House. The meeting concluded with an agreement to increase advanced weapons production by four times.

Turkish defense industry technologies were showcased aboard TCG Anadolu at Southampton Port in the United Kingdom. The event featured Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, armored vehicles, and various domestically produced munitions.

The European Commission stated that it is open to cooperation with Türkiye within the SAFE defense financing program. Officials highlighted the strong capabilities of the Turkish defense industry.

Kale ANDAR, established through the strategic partnership between Kale Group and ANDAR, opened its new production facility in Ankara OSTİM, strengthening Türkiye’s defense and aerospace electromecanical systems production capacity.

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry increased exports by 27.2% in February 2026, reaching $553.4 million. Total exports for January-February climbed to $1.107 billion.