Turkey's premier technology and aviation event Teknofest wrapped up its Southeast edition in Şanlıurfa. Leading defense companies including Baykar, ROKETSAN, and Turkish Aerospace Industries showcased their platforms and future deliveries.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that deliveries of the domestically-powered version of the national fighter aircraft KAAN are targeted to begin from 2033 onwards. Intensive development work on the TF35000 engine continues at TEI.

Turkey's defense sector will showcase capabilities at NATO summit's Defense Industry Forum with 3,500 participating companies. The sector recorded 48% export growth in 2025, advancing its transition from supplier to strategic partner status.

The removal of CAATSA sanctions could strengthen Türkiye’s position in the F-35 process, avionics systems and modernization projects.

Within the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, Turkish defense industry products and national air platforms will be presented to international delegates under the coordination of the Presidency of Defense Industries.

Crises in Europe’s joint defense projects are bringing Türkiye’s 5th-generation fighter aircraft KAAN to the forefront for NATO countries.

The U.S. administration is reportedly preparing to move forward with the sale of F110 engines for KAAN despite objections in Congress.

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated during a White House meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that a breakthrough on Turkey's requests for F-35 fighter jets and engines for its indigenous KAAN fighter aircraft program may be possible ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.