STM Defense Technologies reached a significant milestone in its Logistics and Supply Support Ship project for the Portuguese Navy. The block laying ceremony for the second vessel, N.R.P. FERNANDO PESSOA, took place on October 20, 2026, in Istanbul, marking Turkey's first military ship export to an EU and NATO member state.

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) announced that AKSUNGUR, the world's longest-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle in its class, successfully completed its first test firing with ASELSAN's Bunker-Buster TOLUN P munition. The target was struck with precision.

The head of Turkey's Defense Industry Agency announced that $15 billion in new defense sector contracts have been signed in 2026, with expectations to reach $20 billion by year-end.

With the signing of a contract between the Defense Industry Agency and ROKETSAN, the process for the domestically developed ÇAKIR Cruise Missile to enter the Turkish Land Forces inventory has begun. The system features surface-to-surface and air-to-surface operational capabilities.

ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol announced significant developments in guided munitions systems during TEKNOFEST Southeast. The company is expanding the TOLUN family with multiple variants and has achieved monthly production capacity of thousands of munitions.

Turkish defense and electronics company ASELSAN is pursuing partnerships with Japan on air defense systems and underwater unmanned vehicles as part of its expansion strategy into Asian markets. The company's CEO aims to leverage operational data to enter regional markets.

According to the Defense Industry Agency, the sector achieved $634 million in exports in September 2026, representing a 10.7% increase compared to the same month last year. The nine-month export volume reached $6.926 billion, marking a 15.6% increase year-over-year.

KAYI Defense is presenting its comprehensive range of mortar, artillery rocket, and aircraft ammunition systems at the ADEX 2026 exhibition in Baku. The company aims to establish sustainable partnerships with defense industry stakeholders in the South Caucasus and Central Asia region.