At an event held in Ankara, NATO allies discussed defense industry cooperation, supply chain resilience, and technological integration in the Black Sea region. International experts highlighted the strategic importance of coordinated infrastructure development.

Ay Yıldız Headquarters opened its doors to NATO defense ministers in its first official event, introducing Türkiye’s new command center.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal visited Nurol Makina to review Turkish armored vehicles and assess potential defense cooperation.

During the NATO Summit in Ankara, executives from ROKETSAN and ASELSAN emphasized that Turkish defense industry possesses production capacity to meet allied needs. The sector maintains a strong position with annual exports exceeding $11 billion.

The 36th NATO Summit communiqué released from Ankara highlights allied defense spending increases, announcement of over 50 billion dollars in new procurement, and commitment to expanding joint production capacity among member states.

After years of political obstacles, France appears to have softened its stance on potential sales of the SAMP/T air defense system—jointly developed with Italy—to Turkey. Following discussions between Macron and Meloni, negotiations may advance to a more concrete phase.

ASELSAN General Manager Haluk Akyol announced at the Defense Industry Forum that more than 50 percent of last year's exports went to NATO-aligned countries. The company is investing in artificial intelligence and quantum processor technology while taking on responsibility for LEO satellite communication network design.

International defense leaders at ATO Congresium panel stressed that harmonizing technology standards and strengthening government-industry partnerships are critical for the future of the defense sector.