The daytime phase of EFES-2026 Distinguished Observer Day began with Bayraktar TB3 taking off from TCG ANADOLU.

MKE-developed weapon systems and munitions are actively supporting land, air and naval elements during the EFES-2026 Exercise

The Turkish Armed Forces continue to strengthen their artillery fire support capability with indigenous systems, led by FIRTINA-2 and modernized howitzers.

The ALTAY Main Battle Tank Project became a key milestone in Türkiye’s transition from direct procurement to indigenous design and production.

MESAN introduced its MEDAS mine and IED detector and MEROB robotic mine detection system at SAHA 2026 for the first time.

Otokar, Bluespace Technologies and Elektroland formed a strategic consortium for Romania’s multipurpose unmanned ground vehicle program.

HAVELSAN’s BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle family demonstrated its autonomous mission capabilities during EFES-2026, highlighting Türkiye’s robotic land systems progress.

Otokar unveiled the first COBRA II armored vehicle produced in Romania at BSDA 2026, strengthening its defence industry presence in Europe.