Some U.S. officials believe the heavy use of Tomahawk missiles and air-defense interceptors in the Iran war could complicate Washington’s ability to fully execute near-term Taiwan defense plans.

Baykar showcased its new-generation unmanned systems, the K2 Kamikaze UAV and Sivrisinek loitering munition, during a demonstration in Keşan. The event highlighted AI-supported swarm autonomy, GNSS-independent navigation, automatic target detection, and strike capabilities. Both systems are set to be displayed publicly for the first time at SAHA 2026, to be held on 5–9 May.

Spanish aerospace company Airtificial has signed a contract worth more than €16 million with Turkish Aerospace Industries to produce flight control sticks for HÜRJET aircraft destined for Spain’s F-5 replacement program. The broader Spanish HÜRJET acquisition covers 30 aircraft under a €2.6 billion agreement, with deliveries expected from 2028.

SYS Group will unveil the CANiK M3 FALCON for the first time at SAHA 2026. Developed for air platforms, the new 12.7x99 mm heavy machine gun stands out with its open-bolt design and high reliability.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s April 21–22 visit to Ankara underscored Türkiye’s growing role in the alliance ahead of the July 7–8, 2026 Ankara Summit and amid wider shifts in the transatlantic security balance.

SAHA 2026 will be held in Istanbul from May 5 to 9 and is expected to bring together more than 1,700 exhibitors and participants from over 120 countries, reinforcing the global visibility of Türkiye’s indigenous defense technologies.

The full-scale static test aircraft built under the KAAN National Combat Aircraft program has rolled out of the hangar, marking a major milestone in structural verification and flight safety preparation ahead of future stages.

Malaysia has confirmed an order for 24 ROKETSAN-made ATMACA anti-ship missiles worth €79.5 million for its LMS Batch 2 program, reinforcing the naval strike capability of the corvettes being built in Türkiye.