Rheinmetall's CEO revealed that France may withdraw from the joint MGCS next-generation main battle tank project with Germany. Budget cuts and insufficient funding threaten the partnership.

A military delegation from the Republic of Cyprus assessed Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks offered by Greece and concluded that these platforms do not meet the operational requirements of the Cyprus National Guard's armored force.

The first batch of new-generation HIZIR 4×4 tactical wheeled armored vehicles developed by Katmerciler has been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces. The NATO-standard vehicle features a 400-horsepower engine and advanced protection systems to meet operational requirements.

The US Marine Corps has signed a contract with Polaris Government & Defense for the procurement of ultra-light tactical vehicles. Deliveries are scheduled through May 2031 to equip III Marine Expeditionary Force and supporting units.

The armed robot "SARBOT L1," developed by LA2 Dynamics, a subsidiary of Sarsılmaz Group, was displayed during the EFES-2026 Exercise. President Erdoğan examined and signed the robot during his visit to the exercise.

Türkiye has expanded training support for Somalia’s Gorgor Commandos to include tank operations and heavy armored vehicle use.

Developed with national design principles, the ALTAY Tank has become a symbol of Turkey's transition from importing defense systems to establishing its own production capacity. An OYAK executive views the project's true success in the philosophical shift toward design, not just engine development.

Kazakhstan has included Otokar’s TULPAR armored vehicle and ALPAR unmanned ground vehicle in its 2026 joint production roadmap.