A landmark agreement was signed between Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency (SSB), BMC, and FNSS for the Next-Generation Vehicles Project. The Turkish Land Forces will receive ALTUĞ 8x8 and PARS ALPHA 8x8 armored vehicles, with deliveries set to begin in 2027.

FNSS General Manager Nail Kurt revealed that a modernization agreement covering 615 vehicles was signed with the UAE. The signing ceremony for Turkey’s next-generation armored vehicle project is also approaching.

MKE is developing a family of short-, medium-, and long-range loitering munitions, with first tests scheduled for March. The 105mm BORAN howitzer will also be integrated onto 4x4 vehicles.

Roketsan announced successful test results for the Tayfun ballistic missile and revealed that new variants with extended range and diverse warheads are under development.

Turkey’s longest-range missile, TAYFUN, successfully completed its latest test launch in Rize at 12:37 p.m. Strict security measures were taken around Rize-Artvin Airport.

Over 12,000 personnel from 20 countries are participating in Türkiye’s “Winter-2025 Exercise” in Kars. The TSK tests its national defense systems and demonstrates full combat coordination under freezing conditions.

Hitit University and FNSS have launched a TÜBİTAK-supported project to develop a scientific foundation for producing high-strength aluminum alloys domestically for the defense industry.

President Erdoğan announced plans to boost Turkey’s 800 km missile stock and accelerate work on a 2,000 km-range system; experts highlight how local missile programs enhance deterrence and strategic independence.