ASELSAN unveiled the portable configuration of the GÖKDENİZ air defense system at EURONAVAL 2026. The self-powered solution can be rapidly deployed to maritime platforms and critical facilities.

Turkish defense and electronics firm ASELSAN announced the signing of a $1.1 billion contract to supply air defense systems to an overseas customer. The company stated the agreement is expected to boost its revenue.

Blitz Teknoloji, an Istanbul-based company, develops AI-powered gimbal and ISR systems for unmanned air, land, and sea platforms. The company exports its products to over 20 countries and is establishing a new manufacturing facility in South Korea.

The 2027 Presidential Annual Program outlines new platform procurements for the Turkish Coast Guard. Unmanned maritime vehicles, VTOL aircraft, and modernized AB 412 helicopters will strengthen operational capabilities.

University students' autonomous ground vehicle F481 makes history at TEKNOFEST autonomous track while the team pursues commercialization and integration into Turkish Armed Forces inventory.

Helsing, a Germany-based defense firm, unveiled the Contra autonomous air defense system powered by artificial intelligence. Equipped with AD-1 Inferno and AD-2 Ambush interceptors, the platform will become operational in the second half of 2027.

Turkey and Kazakhstan are expanding defense sector cooperation while aiming to increase bilateral trade volume to $15 billion. Leading Turkish defense companies including ASELSAN, Turkish Aerospace Industries and Otokar are undertaking major investments and production projects in Kazakhstan.

Member states of the Turkish States Organization approved defense industry cooperation initiatives at the 13th Summit in Ankara. The establishment of a TDT Defense Industry College under Turkish leadership and joint space technology projects were highlighted in the Ankara Declaration.