Turkish Aerospace Industries announced that the new prototype of the national fighter aircraft KAAN has commenced taxi testing. Images showing the prototype, which has not yet received its final paint scheme, progressing on the runway were shared with the public.

Turkish Aerospace Industries' domestically developed fifth-generation fighter jet KAAN has successfully completed its pre-flight taxi test. The aircraft moved under its own power on the runway while being observed by technical personnel.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the company has obtained export licenses for a new batch of 39 Black Hawk helicopters and expects to resume T-70 production within the next 12-18 months. Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow, he confirmed the restart of the suspended program and stated that delivery of kits for the remaining 32 helicopters has been secured.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu unveiled the company's tactical unmanned aerial vehicle portfolio during a television appearance. AYAZ, featuring a 200-kilometer range and compact design, completes TUSAŞ's multi-purpose system vision.

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.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Turkey's defense industry structure as an exemplary model for allies at the Ankara Summit. Rutte noted that several NATO members are examining whether they can adapt this model to their own countries.

Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün hosted Romanian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Radu Miruta at TÜRKSAT facilities during the 2026 NATO Summit and NATO Defense Industry Forum. Turkey's national aviation projects and production infrastructure were presented during the visit.

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