Turkey’s defense manufacturer MKE AŞ is investing 2 billion Turkish lira to establish a defense production facility in Samsun’s Çarşamba district. The project aims to enhance local employment and strengthen Turkey’s indigenous defense capabilities.

Turkey’s TUSAŞ and Brazil’s Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding at LAAD 2025 to cooperate on joint R&D and production in both civil and military aerospace platforms. The partnership aims to boost the global presence of Turkish aviation.

Developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, the SOM-J cruise missile successfully struck a surface target during its first test firing from an F-16, showcasing its precision and low radar signature.

ASELSAN has signed a €36 million contract with Türkiye’s Defense Industry Presidency (SSB) to supply payload systems for land vehicles between 2026 and 2029.

ASELSAN has signed contracts worth $107.48 million with the Defense Industry Presidency (SSB) for the procurement of next-generation radar systems, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2030.

Türkiye’s domestically developed Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA has surpassed 100,000 flight hours, marking a major milestone in national aviation and expanding its global operational footprint.

BAYKAR’s acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace and partnership with Leonardo signal Europe’s intent to collaborate with Türkiye in the S/UAV sector to avoid being left behind.

Enhanced with artificial intelligence and a turbo engine, Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB2T achieved 25,500 feet altitude in its third performance test, proving its advanced flight capabilities.