Türkiye’s defense industry is strengthening its global position by expanding unmanned surface vehicle exports, covering both platforms and advanced payload systems across the Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions.

ASELSAN has signed export contracts worth $171 million with Asia-Pacific customers, covering communication systems and payloads for unmanned surface vehicles.

ASFAT announced at DIMDEX 2026 that critical milestones in the TF-2000 air defense destroyer and MİLDEN national submarine projects have been completed, with both programs progressing as planned.

Turkey’s decision to issue a NAVTEX valid for two years in the Aegean Sea reinforces its maritime jurisdiction claims and the demilitarized status of certain islands, alarming Greece.

Indonesia has decided to expand the Balaputradewa-class frigate program derived from the Arrowhead 140 design by acquiring licenses for two additional ships, significantly enhancing its naval firepower.

ASELSAN is preparing to enhance its MUHAFIZ (SMASH) remote-controlled weapon systems with artificial intelligence, autonomous targeting and next-generation sensor technologies.

ROKETSAN is presenting its advanced missile, air defense, and smart munition systems at DIMDEX 2026 in Qatar, highlighting Türkiye’s growing defense export strength.

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have signed a contract for 34 L3Harris T7 robotic systems to enhance explosive ordnance disposal capabilities and improve personnel safety.