At the Boran-8 International Marksman Competition organized by the Gendarmerie General Command, Turaç-led Turkish defense industry consortium unveiled the autonomous air defense system "Drone Shield." The system tracks targets from 600-800 meters and neutralizes them with simultaneous fire at 150 meters.

The Turkish Armed Forces showcased a comprehensive range of capabilities during the Fire Free-2026 Exercise held in Polatlı, demonstrating unmanned systems, electronic warfare assets, and precision strike capabilities. The exercise featured next-generation munitions and weapon systems in integrated operations.

Presidency Defense Industry Agency Head Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün emphasized deep defense sector cooperation between Turkey and Germany at the 4th Turkish-German Economic Conference, calling for improvements in export controls and licensing procedures.

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that Spain plans to procure 15 additional Hürjet advanced trainer aircraft on top of its existing 30-aircraft contract. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2028.

Başoğlu Kablo and Erat Kablo signed a cooperation protocol for product development and technology collaboration in coaxial, data, and fiber optic cables. The two companies aim to strengthen Turkey's defense sector through joint efforts.

Baykar's unmanned aerial vehicles and intelligent systems successfully demonstrated autonomous swarm operations, target detection, and precision strike capabilities during the Ateş Serbest-2026 exercise conducted in Polatlı, Ankara.

The Presidency of Defense Industries announced that Turkey and Spain will jointly develop a specialized version of the Hürjet light attack aircraft. Spanish subcontractors will contribute to the platform, which will be offered to NATO members and allied nations following initial deliveries to Spain's air force.

The keel-laying ceremony for PINARHİSAR, an Open Ocean Patrol Vessel of the HİSAR class, took place at Gölcük Shipyard. A total of 10 vessels are planned under the program.