Ankara-Abu Dhabi relations are deepening through defense industry partnerships. Ambassador Lütfullah Göktaş highlighted over 50 bilateral agreements in the past three years, emphasizing their positive regional impact.

FNSS General Manager Nail Kurt revealed that a modernization agreement covering 615 vehicles was signed with the UAE. The signing ceremony for Turkey’s next-generation armored vehicle project is also approaching.

Baykar’s new turbo-powered, AI-integrated Bayraktar TB2T-AI UAV successfully completed flight tests, surpassing 30,000 feet and setting a new altitude record.

Turkey has established fully domestic ammunition production lines, breaking the Western monopoly. The Turkish firm now manufactures 9–20 mm rounds and receives strong global demand.

Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat visited Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) to review national aviation projects. The ANKA III, HÜRJET, and KAAN platforms stood out during the visit.

MKE is developing a family of short-, medium-, and long-range loitering munitions, with first tests scheduled for March. The 105mm BORAN howitzer will also be integrated onto 4x4 vehicles.

Roketsan announced successful test results for the Tayfun ballistic missile and revealed that new variants with extended range and diverse warheads are under development.

ASELSAN plans to launch ASELFLIR 600’s maiden flight in May, introducing major advancements in long-range imaging and laser designation. New domestic solutions are also being developed against FPV drone threats.