Italy’s Parliament approved two FREMM EVO frigates and 272 Leopard tanks, pairing naval upgrades with an “Italianized” Leopard program worth about €8.3 billion.

Greek media highlighted Türkiye’s submarine modernization projects and Bayraktar AKINCI C’s successful test flights as critical shifts in regional power balance.

In 2023, Türkiye’s defense industry marked a year of breakthroughs. New land, air, and naval projects strengthened the nation’s independence and global presence.

In 2023, Türkiye’s defense industry achieved historic milestones across land, air, and naval platforms, strengthening independence and boosting global exports.

Developed by Roketsan, Türkiye’s AKYA heavyweight torpedo will undergo its first live warhead firing test from TCG Preveze on December 26.

Spain signed a $1.6 billion agreement with Airbus for 16 C-295 aircraft. The new fleet will support anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, and search-and-rescue missions.

The Bayraktar TB3 UAV completed its 11th flight test, staying airborne for 6 hours and passing the System Performance Test. Sea trials on TCG Anadolu are set for 2024.

Türkiye’s Nusret-2023 exercise in the Gulf of Saros gathered NATO and allied forces, highlighting naval security, interoperability, and collective defense capabilities.