ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci stated that Steel Dome is a strategic indigenous air defense infrastructure designed to meet Türkiye’s needs and evolve continuously against emerging threats.

According to a Financial Times claim, Volkswagen is considering allocating its Osnabrück plant to produce logistics and technical equipment for the Iron Dome system. The move is seen as a way to strengthen cooperation with Israel-based Rafael while also protecting jobs at the facility.

An Israeli reservist is alleged to have passed critical Iron Dome images and personnel information to an Iranian agent in exchange for money.

Greece has approved a new anti-drone, anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic defense system under the “Achilles Shield” project, marking a major step in its defense modernization drive.

Ukraine has positioned the development of an indigenous air defense system as its most urgent defense priority to protect its airspace more effectively against Russian attacks.

In the latest Atlantic Council report, U.S. Congressman James Walkinshaw voiced strong support for Türkiye-U.S. relations, while the Steel Dome air defense system was highlighted as an example for Europe.

Greece is preparing to submit a defense package worth approximately €5 billion to parliament on March 16, 2026. The package includes a multi-layered air defense system, F-16 modernization, F-35 infrastructure, C-27J support, and MEKO frigate upgrades.

ASELSAN has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Czech defense firm Excalibur International to introduce the KORKUT Air Defense System to Europe through a new joint venture.