Five Turkish defense giants made the Defense News Top 100 list: ASELSAN ranked 43rd, TUSAŞ 47th, Roketsan 71st, ASFAT 78th, and MKE 80th. ASFAT climbed 16 spots.

Developed by TUSAŞ, the ŞİMŞEK K completed its first ground launch using rocket-assisted take-off (RATO), proving its capability for both target drone and kamikaze missions while enhancing operational flexibility.

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani’s first-ever official visit to Türkiye at the ministerial level included stops at the Istanbul Shipyard, Baykar, and TUSAŞ—boosting defense cooperation and technology partnership prospects.

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and Indonesia’s PT RAD and PTDI have signed a comprehensive framework agreement covering production, engineering, and technology sharing for the KAAN fifth-generation fighter program.

At the Paris Airshow, TUSAŞ, Baykar, ASELSAN, and ROKETSAN showcased Türkiye’s top defense platforms. KAAN, Gökbey, Hürjet, and UAVs drew major attention, while Baykar–Leonardo’s new joint venture was officially announced.

TUSAŞ signed a landmark agreement with Indonesia for the export of 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets. Deliveries will be completed within 120 months and include technology transfer and local production components.

Nearly a century after its founding, TOMTAŞ Aviation and Technology Inc. has been revived in Kayseri, reigniting Turkey’s first aircraft factory. Its reactivation has sparked the creation of 11 new aerospace companies, positioning the region as a new industrial and defense aviation hub with a $63.5 million investment.

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.