Turkey's defense and aerospace sector achieved 10.9 billion dollars in exports over the past year. NATO members accounted for 57 percent of total sales, while the sector generated 65 dollars per kilogram in high value-added products.

Parliamentary leaders attending the NATO Parliamentary Summit visited Baykar's Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center. The visit took place a week ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

The AI-powered ASAS system is being integrated into Gendarmerie vehicles to enhance driving safety and ensure operational efficiency. The system monitors driver behavior, prevents violations through audio alerts, and can generate 150 different reports.

Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that Turkey is carefully examining procurement options for Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems as part of strengthening national air defense capabilities ahead of the NATO Summit.

Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced that Turkey is evaluating the potential acquisition of Patriot air defense systems from the United States and Franco-Italian SAMP-T platforms to strengthen its air defense capabilities. Ankara emphasized its openness to cooperation involving technology transfer and joint production arrangements.

The Pentagon is accelerating its Low-Cost Interceptor (LCI) program under the xTech initiative to provide cost-effective solutions against asymmetric threats. Initial live-fire tests are scheduled for fall 2026.

An agreement between Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries opens the path for adapting the Eurodrone unmanned aerial system to Japan's anti-submarine warfare requirements. The project deepens Europe-Japan defense cooperation while offering a strategic solution for nations needing to monitor extensive maritime zones.

ASELSAN has commissioned a 17,360 square-meter production facility for smart ammunition and underwater systems, completed with a 40 million dollar investment. The facility strengthens manufacturing capacity for air and naval defense systems through advanced robotics and automation infrastructure.