The Defense Industry Agency announced that the Turkish defense ecosystem coordinates over 4,000 companies while simultaneously executing more than 1,400 projects, achieving over 11 billion dollars in exports in the past 12 months.

ROKETSAN General Manager Murat İkinci stated at the NATO Summit in Ankara that Turkey's defense industry capacity can play a critical role in meeting Europe's defense needs. He announced that the TAYFUN missile family will be completed with Block 4.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Turkey's defense industry structure as an exemplary model for allies at the Ankara Summit. Rutte noted that several NATO members are examining whether they can adapt this model to their own countries.

During the NATO Ankara Summit, President Erdoğan and UK Prime Minister Starmer signed a Defense and Security Partnership Agreement between Turkey and the United Kingdom. The agreement covers military cooperation, defense industry, cybersecurity, and space technology.

At an event held in Ankara, NATO allies discussed defense industry cooperation, supply chain resilience, and technological integration in the Black Sea region. International experts highlighted the strategic importance of coordinated infrastructure development.

Ay Yıldız Headquarters opened its doors to NATO defense ministers in its first official event, introducing Türkiye’s new command center.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal visited Nurol Makina to review Turkish armored vehicles and assess potential defense cooperation.

During the NATO Summit in Ankara, executives from ROKETSAN and ASELSAN emphasized that Turkish defense industry possesses production capacity to meet allied needs. The sector maintains a strong position with annual exports exceeding $11 billion.