Following reciprocal visits by Presidents Erdoğan and Prabowo, Turkish defense firms are accelerating cooperation in Indonesia. ASELSAN has opened its Indonesia branch, HAVELSAN is establishing a local office, and TUSAŞ continues joint projects including ANKA and modernization programs.

Turkey’s defense electronics leader ASELSAN has signed a $158.6 million export contract with a client in the Middle East and Africa for the direct sale of military communication systems. The agreement reinforces ASELSAN’s global presence in tactical and strategic communication technologies.

Kale Jet Motorları has signed a contract with Brazil’s SIATT for the export and supply of the KTJ-3200 turbojet missile engine, marking Turkey’s first-ever jet engine export. The KTJ-3200 powers indigenous cruise missiles such as SOM and ATMACA.

Turkey’s defense manufacturer MKE AŞ is investing 2 billion Turkish lira to establish a defense production facility in Samsun’s Çarşamba district. The project aims to enhance local employment and strengthen Turkey’s indigenous defense capabilities.

Turkey’s TUSAŞ and Brazil’s Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding at LAAD 2025 to cooperate on joint R&D and production in both civil and military aerospace platforms. The partnership aims to boost the global presence of Turkish aviation.

Developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, the SOM-J cruise missile successfully struck a surface target during its first test firing from an F-16, showcasing its precision and low radar signature.

ASELSAN has signed a €36 million contract with Türkiye’s Defense Industry Presidency (SSB) to supply payload systems for land vehicles between 2026 and 2029.

ASELSAN has signed contracts worth $107.48 million with the Defense Industry Presidency (SSB) for the procurement of next-generation radar systems, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2030.