Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that efforts to resolve issues surrounding Turkey's Russian-made S-400 air defense system continue, with dialogue channels open for Turkey's return to the U.S.-led F-35 fighter jet program.

During the Denizkurdu-II 2026 Exercise, the AKYA torpedo developed by ROKETSAN using national resources was successfully fired from the TCG Sakarya submarine, achieving a direct hit on the target vessel M/G Sokullu Mehmet Paşa and destroying it.

France's Defense Procurement Agency approved the operational use of 68mm laser-guided rockets and TALIOS targeting pod on Rafale fighter aircraft. The system provides a cost-effective solution against kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles.

Bayraktar KIZILELMA struck a target over 120 kilometers away with pinpoint accuracy using ROKETSAN’s JET-230 supersonic missile.

The head of Turkey's Defense Industry Agency stated that the Turkish defense sector stands ready to be one of the main forces behind the industrial transformation NATO requires, speaking at the NATO Defense Industry Forum in Ankara ahead of the alliance's summit.

Roketsan and Aselsan welcomed strategic cooperation agreements covering air defense, missiles, space and surveillance capabilities signed at the NATO Defense Industry Forum held in Ankara on July 7, 2026.

The Turkish Air Force Command will conduct acceptance activities for multiple SOM-B1T cruise missiles from ROKETSAN between July 13-17. The delivery demonstrates the continued strengthening of national defense industry capabilities.

The Presidency's Defense Industry Agency has signed additional serial production contracts with ASELSAN and ROKETSAN for HISAR-A and HISAR-O air defense systems. The 1.47 billion euro agreement strengthens Turkey's multi-layered air defense architecture.