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.

TÜRKSAT and ROKETSAN will cooperate in satellite launch, space systems and communication infrastructure to strengthen Türkiye’s national space capabilities.

During President Erdoğan's visit to Kazakhstan, a significant contract was signed between the two countries to advance strategic cooperation in the defense sector. The agreement reflects the global momentum gained by Turkish defense industry.

Sudan's military deployed the Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned aerial vehicle armed with the EREN air-to-air missile, developed by ROKETSAN, to successfully neutralize an adversary drone. The operation demonstrated the operational effectiveness of Turkish defense industry air-to-air weapon systems.