The European Commission approved Romania's €16.68 billion financing package under the SAFE mechanism, making it the second-largest user after Poland. Between 2026 and 2030, €9.6 to €9.98 billion will be allocated to 21 procurement projects.

ASELSAN will introduce 5 new products and new versions of 6 existing systems at SAHA 2026, including key ÇELİKKUBBE components.

Iran’s missile and drone attacks on critical Gulf infrastructure exposed fresh gaps in regional air defense. Analysts believe Turkish defense systems could draw greater interest in the post-crisis period.

Türkiye is reportedly in talks with Italy to acquire and co-produce Eurosam’s SAMP/T air and missile defense system after recent missile threats linked to Iran increased the urgency of Ankara’s air defense requirements.

The Netherlands has signed a $627 million direct commercial sales contract with Raytheon for Patriot air and missile defense equipment, including radars, launchers, and command-and-control stations.

China has reportedly deployed drone-converted J-6 fighter jets to six air bases near the Taiwan Strait to overwhelm Taiwan’s air defenses in a possible first-wave attack.

US and allied air assets are trying to intercept Iran’s low-cost Shahed-type kamikaze drones with fighter jets. However, experts warn that this method brings high costs, serious risks, and long-term sustainability concerns.

Lithuania has finalized its JLTV procurement program, reaching a fleet of 500 vehicles. The country is now the largest JLTV operator outside the United States.