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.

National anti-drone systems were deployed at critical points during the NATO Summit, providing multi-layered protection against drone threats.

At the 36th NATO Leaders Summit, a panel in Ankara addressed Turkey's defense sector's contributions to NATO's production, deterrence, and interoperability goals. ROKETSAN and ASELSAN executives emphasized the sector's robust supply chain and dynamic ecosystem capabilities.

Sarsılmaz Board Chairman Aliş stated that the NATO Summit held in Ankara opened doors for new defense industry collaborations, emphasizing that Turkey has become one of the alliance's reliable solution partners through capabilities developed in recent years.

During the NATO Summit in Ankara, executives from ROKETSAN and ASELSAN emphasized that Turkish defense industry possesses production capacity to meet allied needs. The sector maintains a strong position with annual exports exceeding $11 billion.

At the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum held at TUSAŞ Kahramankazan facility, Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün stated that the forum represents one of the largest events in NATO history. Turkish defense industry products were showcased to alliance members.

Turkish Air Force AWACS aircraft will conduct 60 hours of uninterrupted flight missions as part of NATO Summit security measures.

ASELSAN’s ROADGUARD system was deployed at central points in Ankara to strengthen security measures for the NATO Summit.