The PRIME RADIAN pistol, developed through a collaboration between Canik and Radian Weapons, received the "Best New Handgun" and "Best New Overall Product" awards at the 2026 NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards.

Canik participated as platinum sponsor at the BORAN VIII International Sniper Competition held in Foça, showcasing live-fire demonstrations of its 12.7×99 mm heavy machine gun family in various configurations. The company also presented the VENOM LR medium-caliber gun and the TRAKON CORE 30 Remote Weapon Station.

Turkey's first monolithic-core, SOCOM-compliant suppressor series has been developed. Tactical suppressors in 5.56mm, 7.62mm x51 and 7.62mm x39 calibers deliver peak flash hiding and sound reduction performance.

Turkey announced a 229% increase in budget allocation for weapons, ammunition, and defense equipment procurement in 2027. Total defense and security allocations, including the Defense Industry Support Fund, will reach 3.45 trillion liras ($69.64 billion).

With an investment exceeding 1.5 billion dollars, MKE is significantly expanding its 155mm howitzer ammunition production capacity. Infrastructure modernization efforts at production facilities in Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, and Samsun are expected to be completed this year.

At the BORAN-8 International Sniper Rifle Competition hosted by the Gendarmerie General Command, rifles developed by MKE achieved significant success. The Police Special Operations Command team using the KN-12 secured first place, while the Land Forces Command team using the KNT-76 achieved third place.

Turkey's first variable-caliber sniper rifle KN-12, manufactured by MKE, secured first place at the BORAN-8 International Sniper Competition held in Foça. The KNT-76 model earned third place for the Land Forces Command team.

Israeli arms manufacturer Ari Arms has launched production of OR-4 infantry rifles in Azerbaijan through a joint venture with the country's Defense Industry Ministry. Presented at ADEX 2026, the project represents the region's first production of rifles meeting Western manufacturing standards.