The United States Marine Corps is targeting the procurement of specialized ammunition for M4 and M27 rifles to counter unmanned aerial threats. Developed by Drone Round, the L Variant ammunition features a fragmenting core that separates upon firing, providing an effective solution against fast-moving aerial targets.

ROKETSAN’s ALKA directed energy weapon system is being upgraded with higher power and AI-supported capabilities against growing drone threats.

Developed with indigenous and national resources, MKE's intelligent seabed mine MALAMAN can detect targets at long range using acoustic, magnetic, and pressure sensors. The approximately 600-kilogram system can be deployed from ships, submarines, and aircraft including unmanned platforms.

Turkey's defense and aerospace sector achieved $2.8 billion in exports during the first four months of 2026, marking a 28 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Trade Minister Ömer Bolat made the announcement at the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition.

Baykar, the Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, signed a strategic partnership agreement with Italian firm Gruppo Esea at the SAHA 2026 fair. The agreement will establish a fully automated robotic production line to significantly increase manufacturing capacity.

Turkish weapons manufacturer Sarsılmaz and Spain-based EM&E Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the SAHA 2026 defense fair in Istanbul. The agreement targets the integration of machine guns and 25-30 mm cannon systems with remote-controlled weapon platforms.

MESAN unveiled next-generation mine and explosive detection solutions at SAHA 2026. The new detector and robotic systems prioritize field safety and operational effectiveness.

Turkish firearms manufacturer Sarsılmaz's SAR 109T submachine gun has been adopted into the operational inventory of Miami-Dade County Police Department. This development marks a significant milestone for Turkish defense industry products in one of the world's most competitive security markets.