The Italian government has granted approval to the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production partnership between Turkish defense leader Baykar and state-controlled Leonardo. Structured as a 50-50 equal partnership, the agreement aims to address Europe's strategic gap in unmanned systems technology.

Leading Turkish defense and aerospace companies achieved significant positions in the ISO 500 list. TUSAŞ moved to 7th place, ASELSAN to 9th, while ROKETSAN and other sector representatives strengthened their standings through increased production volumes and sales performance.

Turkish defense company ASELSAN signed a 780 million euro air defense systems procurement contract with the Defense Industry Agency (SSB). The agreement will strengthen Turkey's multi-layered air defense architecture known as Steel Dome.

CANiK, part of Samsun Yurt Savunma group, showcased its cost-effective 30×113 mm system against asymmetric threats at the Maritime Security Conference. The VENOM LR and TRAKON 30 integration offers an economical solution against drone swarms.

The Philippine Navy is deploying the BRP Miguel Malvar frigate equipped with ASELSAN's GÖKDENIZ Close-In Weapon System to RIMPAC 2026 exercise. The exercise will run from 24-31 July with 40+ warships from 31 nations participating.

Samsun Yurt Savunma and affiliated companies CANiK, AEI Systems, and UNIROBOTICS will present their weapon systems portfolio ranging from small arms to medium-caliber cannons at Eurosatory 2026, scheduled for June 15-19 in Paris.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that the foundation of the Armed Forces' largest unmanned aerial vehicle production facility will be laid in Malakasa this Friday. A pilot training school for Category II and III drones will also open in Trablus.

Bayraktar TB3 UCAV successfully hit its target with a ROKETSAN-made CİRİT Laser-Guided Missile during a firing test.