Turkish technology company Pasifik Teknoloji announced its first defense sector export agreement for FPV kamikaze drone systems. The contract covering Merküt-branded drones along with helicopters and autonomous systems boosted the company's share price by 9.96 percent.

Turkey's largest defense and aerospace exhibition SAHA 2026 is expected to see $8 billion in defense contracts signed. The Defense Industries Presidency announced this figure represents a $1.8 billion increase from the previous edition.

ROKETSAN announced that the CIRIT Anti-UAV missile successfully struck an aerial target during a test firing from the PUSU Weapon System. The domestically developed smart munition integrated with mobile platforms offers a strategic solution against asymmetric threats.

ASELSAN, Turkey's leading defense contractor, will increase component deliveries for the country's integrated Steel Dome air defense system by 50 percent. The company aims to deliver more than 150 different components throughout 2026.

Turkey's defense and aerospace sector achieved $2.8 billion in exports during the first four months of 2026, marking a 28 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Trade Minister Ömer Bolat made the announcement at the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition.

Turkey introduced its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named "Yıldırımhan" at the SAHA 2026 defense expo on May 5, 2026. The system features a range of 6,000 kilometers and speeds between Mach 9 and Mach 25, developed by the National Defense Ministry's R&D Center.

Turkey's indigenous air-to-air missiles GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN have successfully completed live warhead firing tests and entered serial production phase, marking a significant milestone in national defense capability development.

Baykar's Mizrak system, featuring over 1000 kilometers range and AI-enabled autonomous capabilities, will be showcased for the first time at SAHA 2026. The platform is designed with deep strike capability, high lethality, and flexible mission profiles.