STM Savunma Teknolojileri will showcase its nationally developed naval platforms and unmanned systems at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, aiming to strengthen cooperation in the Gulf region.

TİTRA Teknoloji signed an approximately $2 million agreement with Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency to supply kamikaze UAVs, enhancing precision strike and deterrence capabilities.

The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Evertsen conducted live-fire drills against unmanned air and surface systems during the UK-led Sharpshooter exercise, marking a NATO first.

Autonomous defense systems are rapidly advancing, and Türkiye is emerging as a global contender with its land, air, and naval platforms featuring AI-driven autonomous technologies.

At NATO’s Innovation Continuity Initiative final phase in Istanbul, Turkish companies including ASELSAN, HAVELSAN, TÜBİTAK SAGE and DASAL successfully showcased unmanned systems, AI-based solutions and advanced naval technologies.

Developed jointly by HAVELSAN and YONCA-Onuk Shipyard, the SANCAR Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) successfully completed live-fire tests in the Marmara Sea, achieving high-precision hits via the ADVENT ROTA system.

At IDEF 2021, Türkiye’s defense industry introduced cutting-edge systems, from armored vehicles to missiles and unmanned platforms, to global audiences.