The US Department of Defense and Honeywell Aerospace have launched a new partnership to accelerate the production of critical munitions technologies. Under the agreement, Honeywell will invest $500 million to expand capacity and strengthen the defense supply chain.

Intensive ammunition use by the US and Israel against Iran is increasing pressure on tungsten, one of the defense industry’s critical metals, and worsening the global supply crisis.

ASELSAN signed two contracts worth a combined $166.45 million with Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries and a domestic platform manufacturer. The agreements cover the supply of guidance systems and electro-optic systems.

U.S. President Donald Trump met with executives of major defense companies at the White House. The meeting concluded with an agreement to increase advanced weapons production by four times.

The European Commission stated that it is open to cooperation with Türkiye within the SAFE defense financing program. Officials highlighted the strong capabilities of the Turkish defense industry.

CANiK introduced its PRIME RADIAN pistol and a new 10-model optics family to the European market for the first time at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026.

BAE Systems has secured a contract exceeding $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the U.S. Army, strengthening ABCT firepower.

Developed by MKE, the kamikaze USV PİRANA features a 200-nautical-mile range and a 100 kg warhead. It is set to enter service this year, with export contracts expected in 2026.