At IDEF 2025, STM introduced two cutting-edge systems — the new KarguFPV kamikaze drone equipped with an armor-piercing warhead and fiber-optic link, and the STM VTOL tactical UAV capable of carrying 10 kg payloads for multi-domain missions.

STM’s RF seeker-equipped KARGU detects RF emissions from FPV controllers, pinpoints operator location and conducts dive-to-strike engagements as an integrated EW-enabled loitering munition.

At IDEF 2025, STM introduced the BOYGA-B multi-munition UAV and the TUNGA Smart Ammunition System, designed to enhance Türkiye’s precision strike and tactical air capabilities.

At IDEF 2025, Roketsan’s TAYFUN BLOK-4 hypersonic missile, ASELSAN’s CENK 350-N naval radar, and STM’s first national corvette model drew global attention as Türkiye showcased its latest defense innovations.

Fiber-optic-tethered FPV drones are rising as EW-resilient killers. Seen in recent Special Forces drills, Türkiye’s ecosystem readies multiple products—experts hint at fresh IDEF 2025 announcements.

Turkey’s defense industry is making waves across Europe. From HÜRJET and TB-2 UAVs to armored vehicles and naval platforms, Turkish firms are exporting cutting-edge, combat-proven systems to countries such as Spain, Portugal, Poland, and Germany — establishing Turkey as one of Europe’s key defense partners.

Turkey’s defense company STM unveiled its indigenously developed Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) for the first time at the LIMA 2025 exhibition in Malaysia. The ship stands out with its versatile capabilities for both military and humanitarian missions.

A senior executive from France’s renowned Naval Group admitted discomfort over Turkey’s rapid rise in naval and submarine systems. With strong domestic engineering, Ankara has broken Europe’s long-standing dominance in the sector.