Defense Industry Agency (SSB) President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey is now the world’s 11th largest defense exporter, surpassing $7 billion in exports — over half of which went to NATO allies.

Bayraktar TB2 UAVs joined the Albanian Armed Forces, completing their first flights at Kuçova Air Base as the country’s first NATO-standard air platforms.

Italy’s Parliament approved two FREMM EVO frigates and 272 Leopard tanks, pairing naval upgrades with an “Italianized” Leopard program worth about €8.3 billion.

By joining Germany-led European Sky Shield Initiative, Türkiye aims to enhance NATO cooperation while contributing to Europe’s air defense capacity.

Finland will join NATO’s Air Policing mission in Romania with eight F/A-18 fighter jets and nearly 100 personnel, marking its first overseas NATO mission.

Boeing plans to increase annual E-7 Wedgetail production from four to six aircraft. With U.S., NATO, and UK orders, global demand continues to rise.

Hungary is modernizing its air fleet with Airbus H225M helicopters. The new NATO-standard aircraft will support special operations, logistics, and combat missions.

Romania will soon receive the first 3 of 32 F-16s purchased from Norway, significantly boosting its air defense capabilities and NATO interoperability.