NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Turkey's defense industry structure as an exemplary model for allies at the Ankara Summit. Rutte noted that several NATO members are examining whether they can adapt this model to their own countries.

During the NATO Ankara Summit, President Erdoğan and UK Prime Minister Starmer signed a Defense and Security Partnership Agreement between Turkey and the United Kingdom. The agreement covers military cooperation, defense industry, cybersecurity, and space technology.

At an event held in Ankara, NATO allies discussed defense industry cooperation, supply chain resilience, and technological integration in the Black Sea region. International experts highlighted the strategic importance of coordinated infrastructure development.

Ay Yıldız Headquarters opened its doors to NATO defense ministers in its first official event, introducing Türkiye’s new command center.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal visited Nurol Makina to review Turkish armored vehicles and assess potential defense cooperation.

During the NATO Summit in Ankara, executives from ROKETSAN and ASELSAN emphasized that Turkish defense industry possesses production capacity to meet allied needs. The sector maintains a strong position with annual exports exceeding $11 billion.

The 36th NATO Summit communiqué released from Ankara highlights allied defense spending increases, announcement of over 50 billion dollars in new procurement, and commitment to expanding joint production capacity among member states.

After years of political obstacles, France appears to have softened its stance on potential sales of the SAMP/T air defense system—jointly developed with Italy—to Turkey. Following discussions between Macron and Meloni, negotiations may advance to a more concrete phase.