Otokar, part of the Koç Group, unveiled the first locally manufactured COBRA II armored vehicle in Romania at the BSDA 2026 defense industry exhibition. The first Turkish armored vehicle produced within EU borders marks the beginning of a 1,059-vehicle contract.

Belgian Defense Minister Stefaan Francken visited TUSAŞ facilities to learn about Turkish defense industry and aerospace technology initiatives. The visit included discussions on international cooperation opportunities in the defense sector.

General Atomics and Saab successfully completed the first flight test of LoyalEye airborne early warning pods integrated onto the MQ-9B UAV.

The Turkish defence industry is strengthening its influence in Europe through rising exports, joint production models and high-technology defence cooperation.

Leonardo introduced Guardian Vantage at AOC Europe 2026, highlighting passive SIGINT capability for detecting battlefield signals without emitting.

India reportedly analyzed a Chinese-made PL-15E missile recovered from Pakistan, decoding radar, data link and electronic warfare characteristics.

German media claims that Berlin is evaluating Turkish long-range missile systems, including Yıldırımhan and Tayfun Block-4, as alternatives to Tomahawk.

Greece is preparing to reassess its Patroller UAV procurement due to delivery delays, technical integration problems and changing operational requirements.