TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that Türkiye is ahead of Europe in fighter jet projects, emphasizing KAAN’s historic first flight.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey views significant potential for joint development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles with Japan. Emphasizing that both countries possess complementary capabilities, Fidan outlined Turkey's objective to deepen defense-industrial relations with Tokyo.

Belgian Defense Minister Stefaan Francken visited TUSAŞ facilities to learn about Turkish defense industry and aerospace technology initiatives. The visit included discussions on international cooperation opportunities in the defense sector.

The Turkish defence industry is strengthening its influence in Europe through rising exports, joint production models and high-technology defence cooperation.

Canada is reportedly evaluating Turkish UAVs for surveillance missions while seeking closer defence industry cooperation with Türkiye.

Turkish and Belgian defence industry representatives signed six strategic agreements to strengthen cooperation in defence, aviation and advanced technology fields.

Türkiye’s national HAVA SOJ aircraft will provide the Turkish Armed Forces with strategic airborne electronic warfare capability through electronic support and attack systems.

TUSAŞ’s jet-powered Süper ŞİMŞEK UAV was delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces last month. With its ability to alter radar signature and flight profile, the platform stands out in decoy and air defense suppression missions.