Turkish defense industry leader OTOKAR has deployed its 6×6 ARMA and 4×4 COBRA II armored vehicles for evaluation at Malaysia Armed Forces' test facility. Under a strategic partnership agreement signed in April 2026, the vehicles are being prepared for inclusion in Malaysia's modernization program.

Greek defense company EODH signed a 10-year partnership worth 200 million euros with German-Dutch consortium KNDS. The agreement, announced at EUROSATORY 2026, covers production of Boxer armored vehicles.

TUSAŞ, ASELSAN, ROKETSAN and HAVELSAN strengthened their positions in the ISO 500 list with strong net sales from production.

Turkey's established defense industry company MKE reached the 57th position in the "Turkey's 500 Largest Industrial Enterprises 2025" research announced by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry. The company achieved this success through increased production capacity and a robust R&D infrastructure, while maintaining its upward trajectory in international listings.

Turkish shipbuilder STM held the steel-cutting ceremony for the second logistics support ship being built for the Portuguese Navy. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2028.

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation completed a successful flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island. The subsonic platform, developed entirely with indigenous technology, demonstrates India's advancing cruise missile capabilities.

Turkish battery manufacturer Aspilsan is developing customized battery cells and packs to meet the energy requirements of unmanned aerial vehicles. The company aims to ensure Turkey's complete UAV energy independence within two years.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu highlighted Turkey's global position in combat aircraft development at Berlin conference, stating that KAAN's success made Turkey the fourth nation capable of this technology.