U.S. President Donald Trump met with executives of major defense companies at the White House. The meeting concluded with an agreement to increase advanced weapons production by four times.

Turkish defense industry technologies were showcased aboard TCG Anadolu at Southampton Port in the United Kingdom. The event featured Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, armored vehicles, and various domestically produced munitions.

Kale ANDAR, established through the strategic partnership between Kale Group and ANDAR, opened its new production facility in Ankara OSTİM, strengthening Türkiye’s defense and aerospace electromecanical systems production capacity.

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry increased exports by 27.2% in February 2026, reaching $553.4 million. Total exports for January-February climbed to $1.107 billion.

CANiK introduced its PRIME RADIAN pistol and a new 10-model optics family to the European market for the first time at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026.

Technologies developed in Türkiye’s defense industry will be integrated into social services through the AI-powered CANGÖZ Project. The system aims to enhance security and service quality in care centers.

Following HÜRJET’s export success to Spain, its full mission simulator developed by HAVELSAN will also be delivered. The next-generation system is scheduled to enter service in 2027 in Türkiye and 2028 in Spain.

BAE Systems has secured a contract exceeding $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the U.S. Army, strengthening ABCT firepower.