Türkiye’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA, the National Unmanned Combat Aircraft developed by Baykar, successfully completed its first captive (armed) flight test carrying ASELSAN’s TOLUN precision munition, marking a milestone in the nation’s air-to-ground integration capabilities.

The distinguished observer day of the Türkiye–Egypt Friendship Sea-2025 (Bahr El Sadaka) exercise was held at Aksaz Naval Base in Muğla. Conducted aboard TCG Oruçreis, the drill marked the two nations’ first joint naval exercise in the Mediterranean in 13 years.

The Turkish Navy’s Anadolu Task Group, centered around flagship TCG Anadolu, is taking part in NATO’s “Neptune Strike 25.3” exercise in the Adriatic Sea, conducting amphibious, submarine defense, and joint operational drills alongside 44 allied units.

Türkiye is preparing to develop its own Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) — a move experts describe as one of the most strategic milestones in the nation’s history. The project aims to boost energy independence and technological self-sufficiency.

At TEKNOFEST Istanbul, Jandarma Staff Sergeant Hasan Talha Onuk introduced his innovation — the Kuyag ballistic plate and armor system — which is one-third lighter and 25% more affordable than conventional models.

At TEKNOFEST Istanbul, the Çelik Kubbe (Iron Dome) air defense ecosystem is showcased with its key components — HİSAR, TURAN 100 BR-OM, EJDERHA, KORKUT, and AKREP radar — drawing great attention from visitors.

At TEKNOFEST Istanbul, ASELSAN’s “Çelik Kubbe” (Iron Dome) experience area allows visitors to explore the workings of Türkiye’s layered air defense systems — KORKUT, EJDERHA, TURAN, and HİSAR — through advanced imaging and interactive animation 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.