Rising conflicts worldwide have sharply increased the need for artillery and mortar ammunition. ESSAV aims to meet the Turkish Armed Forces’ needs first, then become a key exporter of next-generation Turkish munitions.

Lentatek’s domestically developed loitering munition system completed its first mission with a major export achievement, delivering a customized version to a friendly and allied nation.

Developed by Best Grup, the TOSUN Armored Utility Vehicle and Armored Mini Loader have been exported for the first time to a Gulf country. The remotely operated vehicles enhance operational safety and flexibility for security forces.

ASELSAN announced via the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it has signed a $54 million export contract with a customer in the Middle East and Africa for radar and command-control systems.

ASELSAN reached ₺53.7 billion in revenue and signed $1.3 billion in export contracts in the first half of 2025, marking its strongest financial performance to date.

Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat stated that IDEF 2025 has now become a global brand, emphasizing that Turkey’s defense industry employs nearly 100,000 people and exports to more than 100 countries.

ASELSAN’s overseas contracts soared by 70% in 2024, surpassing $1 billion for the first time. The company signed agreements with 7 new countries, achieving record exports and global expansion.

Developed by STM, the portable rotary-wing loitering munition drone KARGU has been in the Turkish Armed Forces inventory since 2018 and has now been exported to more than 10 countries. STM continues to expand its export success with new ammunition types and increasing orders