Türkiye’s longest-range domestically developed ballistic missile, TAYFUN, achieved a direct hit in its latest test launch, once again proving its operational readiness and production maturity.

Developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, the national target seeker MİHAL successfully operated during the GÖKDOĞAN missile test launched from KIZILELMA. The system highlights Türkiye’s growing expertise in indigenous sensor technologies.

ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol stated that Bayraktar KIZILELMA’s world-first air-to-air missile achievement was made possible through the collaboration of ASELSAN, Baykar and TÜBİTAK SAGE, highlighting Türkiye’s growing strength in the global tech ecosyste

Türkiye’s SkyARX Ku 20 Qx system enables national UAVs to maintain stable satellite communication in the Equatorial Region by overcoming the challenging “Keyhole Effect.”

The U.S. test of the MQ-28 combat drone was overshadowed by Türkiye’s KIZILELMA, which became the first unmanned fighter to detect and destroy a target with its own radar.

Leonardo has signed a 2026–2028 logistics and simulator support contract for Italy’s C-27J Spartan fleet, ensuring peak operational efficiency and readiness.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have received a new batch of Flamingo long-range cruise missiles from Fire Point, boosting the country’s strategic strike capabilities.

Turkey and Hungary strengthened their defense ties with major agreements covering Gidran 4x4 production and new joint technological initiatives. The cooperation aims to boost domestic manufacturing and NATO-compatible systems in Hungary.