The Defense Industry Agency convenes the second major gathering of prime contractors, subcontractors, and SMEs. The three-day event features approximately 1,000 B2B meetings with participation from 209 companies.

The IDA Turkey 2026 event opened in Ankara, bringing together defense and aviation sector stakeholders. The localization rate in the defense industry reached 80 percent, with annual exports approaching 11 billion dollars.

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that Spain plans to procure 15 additional Hürjet advanced trainer aircraft on top of its existing 30-aircraft contract. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2028.

The Presidency of Defense Industries announced that Turkey and Spain will jointly develop a specialized version of the Hürjet light attack aircraft. Spanish subcontractors will contribute to the platform, which will be offered to NATO members and allied nations following initial deliveries to Spain's air force.

The CEO of TEI, a motor manufacturing subsidiary of Turkish Aerospace Industries, announced that major Turkish defense firms including ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, and HAVELSAN have prohibited foreign electric vehicles from accessing their campuses. The decision stems from security concerns regarding software and sensor control in autonomous vehicles.

Israeli arms manufacturer Ari Arms has launched production of OR-4 infantry rifles in Azerbaijan through a joint venture with the country's Defense Industry Ministry. Presented at ADEX 2026, the project represents the region's first production of rifles meeting Western manufacturing standards.

The Defense Industry Agency chief emphasized that detailed disclosures about defense technologies pose national security risks, illustrating how social media leaks and open sources become intelligence material for adversaries.

Defense Industry Agency Chief Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün stated that localization efforts in defense projects begin at the original design phase and extend to the production of critical materials. Turkey's localization rate has increased from 20% to 83% over the past two decades.