Türkiye achieved a world first as KIZILELMA hit a target detected by its own radar, while Skydagger successfully deployed a kamikaze drone from a UAV.

In SIPRI’s 2024 defense industry report, ASELSAN, TAI, Baykar, Roketsan, and MKE ranked among the world’s top 100 defense companies. Türkiye’s total defense revenues rose by 11% to 10.1 billion dollars.

Bayraktar KIZILELMA made aviation history by striking a jet-powered aerial target with the GÖKDOĞAN BVR air-to-air missile during tests in Sinop, becoming the first unmanned fighter aircraft to achieve this feat. This milestone marks a new era in Turkey’s national air-combat capabilities.

Roketsan accelerates mass production and integration of key national systems, including the TAYFUN ballistic missile, ALKA energy weapon and AKATA submarine-launched missile.

DeltaV’s first in-air Ramjet engine ignition marks a milestone for Türkiye, positioning the country among the limited number of nations capable of developing high-speed Ramjet propulsion systems.

ULAK Haberleşme will participate in Egypt’s EDEX 2025 to present Türkiye’s secure and national communication technologies, strengthening international visibility and cooperation opportunities.

Turkish firearms manufacturer Sarsılmaz strengthened its visibility in the U.S. market after three major American shooting publications featured the SAR9 series in the same week.

Turkey has signed defense contracts worth $6.5 billion to enhance its integrated air defense system, Steel Dome. The agreements involve ASELSAN, Roketsan, and HAVELSAN, boosting the nation’s self-sufficient defense ecosystem.