Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani highlighted strong technological synergy with Baykar, confirming that the two companies are working intensively toward potential cooperation in next-generation unmanned systems.

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.

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced that over 1,000 engineers applied to return to Turkey to join ASELSAN’s high-tech defense projects — a fourfold increase compared to 2023.

The first batch of domestically produced HGK-84 guidance kits has been delivered to the Turkish Air Force; acceptance tests recorded 100% success.

ASELSAN has launched its $50 million Radar Integration Center, enhancing AESA radar production efficiency and capacity. A new facility set for 2027 will triple output.

Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün revealed KAAN’s second prototype, announcing plans for delivery in 2028 and integration of a domestic engine in the 2030s. Strong export growth goals were also highlighted.

President Erdoğan announced plans to boost Turkey’s 800 km missile stock and accelerate work on a 2,000 km-range system; experts highlight how local missile programs enhance deterrence and strategic independence.

Türkiye has launched the simultaneous construction of the National Aircraft Carrier, TF-2000 Destroyer, and National Submarine — marking a new era in naval defense. Building 31 warships at once, Türkiye now outproduces all of Europe combined.