Turkish defense technology pioneer Baykar achieved $2.2 billion in exports during 2025, maintaining its position as the global leader in armed unmanned aerial vehicle exports. The company generated 88 percent of its total revenue from international sales.

Baykar, the Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, signed a strategic partnership agreement with Italian firm Gruppo Esea at the SAHA 2026 fair. The agreement will establish a fully automated robotic production line to significantly increase manufacturing capacity.

Baykar's Mizrak system, featuring over 1000 kilometers range and AI-enabled autonomous capabilities, will be showcased for the first time at SAHA 2026. The platform is designed with deep strike capability, high lethality, and flexible mission profiles.

During an economic mission to Turkey, Belgian Queen Mathilde visited Baykar's National Technology Center. Selçuk Bayraktar presented the company's unmanned aerial vehicles and kamikaze platforms to the delegation.

Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar announced at the SAHA 2026 Expo that the company aims to begin initial serial deliveries of its Kızılelma unmanned combat aircraft during 2026.

Belgium's Defense Minister highlighted Turkey's rapid progress in naval platforms, quality production capacity, and increasingly strong position in the global maritime defense market.

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

Greece is preparing to reassess its Patroller UAV procurement due to delivery delays, technical integration problems and changing operational requirements.