Several advanced weapons systems were used operationally for the first time in the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Kamikaze drones, new ballistic missiles and AI-guided strike systems have drawn global attention.

Hungary has signed a new contract for 800 additional GIDRAN 4x4 armored vehicles produced by Nurol Makina, strengthening Türkiye’s defense footprint in Europe.

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry increased exports by 27.2% in February 2026, reaching $553.4 million. Total exports for January-February climbed to $1.107 billion.

NASA’s Curiosity rover has examined spiderweb-like “boxwork” formations on Mars, uncovering new evidence that groundwater may have persisted longer than previously believed.

Iran announced it used the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile for the first time in strikes targeting U.S. bases. The missile reportedly reaches speeds up to Mach 15 and features advanced maneuverability.

At WDS 2026, CTech remotely controlled an unmanned surface vehicle in Istanbul from Riyadh via its AquaARX SATCOM terminal, showcasing secure, real-time satellite communication capability.

HAVELSAN’s Boeing 737NG FTD Level 2 simulator received dual certification from Turkey’s civil aviation authority, marking a first for domestically produced platforms.

German defense startup SWARM Biotactics announced that its bio-electronic insect reconnaissance systems are being field-tested by NATO customer armies. The platform provides operational advantages in confined and GPS-denied environments.