Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani said the medium-class UAVs being developed with Baykar are expected to emerge in April, addressing strong demand for European-certified drones.

The first medium-class UAVs developed under the Baykar–Leonardo partnership will complete assembly in April. The program is progressing ahead of schedule.

Israeli UAV manufacturer Aero-Sentinel has officially entered the Kazakhstan market after granting exclusive distribution rights through a partnership with Germany-based 2LNK GmbH.

Ethiopia officially announced the purchase of Russian-made Orion-E unmanned aerial vehicles. This deal marks the first confirmed export sale of Russia’s Orion UAV system.

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that Japan is evaluating the acquisition of Turkish-made UAVs. Bayraktar TB3 stands out as a potential force multiplier.

Footage released by UAE’s Edge Group strongly suggests that a Bayraktar TB2 UAV has entered service at Liwa Air Base, marking a notable development in Emirati air power.

Turkish defense industry is set to enter a new phase in 2026 with mass production of domestically developed unmanned aerial vehicles. Titra Technology aims to expand inventory numbers and boost exports with high-capacity UAV platforms.

TUSAŞ’s ANKA III unmanned combat aerial vehicle successfully completed critical autopilot tests during its system verification flights, marking a key step in its development.