Leading Turkish defense and aerospace companies achieved significant positions in the ISO 500 list. TUSAŞ moved to 7th place, ASELSAN to 9th, while ROKETSAN and other sector representatives strengthened their standings through increased production volumes and sales performance.

Bayraktar TB3 UCAV successfully hit its target with a ROKETSAN-made CİRİT Laser-Guided Missile during a firing test.

Turkish defense companies are showcasing electronic warfare, counter-UAV systems, rockets, ammunition and security technologies at Eurosatory in France.

Turkey's defense industry achieved $10 billion in exports in 2025, driven by two decades of state investment and strategic support. The sector continues its growth trajectory as European nations reassess security dependencies.

Roketsan is positioning its Alka laser weapon system as a critical component of Türkiye's multilayered air defense architecture. The system will form the laser layer of the "Steel Dome" and serve as the final line of defense against unmanned aerial vehicles that penetrate other air defense assets.

ROKETSAN's directed energy weapon system ALKA has reached 10 kilowatts of laser power, advancing from its initial 2.5-kilowatt configuration. The system serves as the final layer of STEEL DOME air defense, protecting critical infrastructure and operational units against drone threats.

ROKETSAN’s ALKA directed energy weapon system is being upgraded with higher power and AI-supported capabilities against growing drone threats.

ROKETSAN announced that the CIRIT Anti-UAV missile successfully struck an aerial target during a test firing from the PUSU Weapon System. The domestically developed smart munition integrated with mobile platforms offers a strategic solution against asymmetric threats.