Following rising tensions between Israel and Iran, experts say Turkey will accelerate its long-range missile programs, including CENK and GEZGİN, strengthening national deterrence.

Leonardo Chairman Stefano Pontecorvo expressed pride that Baykar chose them as a partner, announcing that joint projects starting with AKINCI, TB3, TB2, and Mirach will move toward European certification.

Roketsan’s missile family strengthens Turkey’s deterrence across land, air, and sea with layered ranges and advanced guidance, boosting operational flexibility.

At the Paris Airshow, TUSAŞ, Baykar, ASELSAN, and ROKETSAN showcased Türkiye’s top defense platforms. KAAN, Gökbey, Hürjet, and UAVs drew major attention, while Baykar–Leonardo’s new joint venture was officially announced.

SSB President Haluk Görgün described LBA Systems, introduced at the Paris Airshow, as a milestone in high-tech cooperation; the Baykar–Leonardo joint venture will focus on UAV design, production, and maintenance.

Baykar and Leonardo established a joint venture at the 55th Paris Air Show; integration on TB3 and AKINCI, and certification for the European market are planned by 2026.

MKE’s domestically developed BORAN 105 mm light towed howitzer has been successfully delivered to North Macedonia, marking Türkiye’s first-ever artillery export to a European country.

Baykar’s Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV successfully completed a low-altitude, autonomous strike test using Roketsan’s CHAKIR cruise missile, which identified and hit its target with full precision.