At IDEX 2025, Nurol Makina showcased the extended-wheelbase Ejder Yalçın EWB, featuring enhanced protection and a 12-person capacity. The upgraded Turkish armored vehicle is ready for its first user.

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.

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.

HAVELSAN introduced its 360° motion-capable, AR-supported ground-based training system for the UAE’s B-250 aircraft and integrated tactical C2 solution for the AL WASHAQ 4x4 vehicle at IDEX 2025.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the United Arab Emirates has expressed strong interest in Turkey’s KAAN National Combat Aircraft. He also revealed that discussions are underway for the joint development of a new air platform between TUSAŞ and the UAE.