Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi said the delivery of AKSUNGUR, ATAK, and T-70 platforms to the police inventory reflects Türkiye’s rise as a country that helps shape the defense industry.

One AKSUNGUR UAV, one T-129 ATAK attack helicopter, and one T-70 utility helicopter have been delivered to the Aviation Department of Türkiye’s General Directorate of Security, further strengthening its air fleet.

A new surface-to-air missile displayed at a Ukrainian domestic weapons exhibition is believed to be the long-discussed “Koral” program, although the system has not yet been officially identified by name.

Türkiye and Spain have signed a new framework agreement covering maintenance, repair, and technical support for TCG Anadolu, establishing a flexible long-term sustainment model for the platform.

ASPİLSAN Enerji is carrying its battery and energy storage expertise from the defense sector into civilian markets, exporting products to the US, South Korea, Romania, and Europe.

Iran’s missile and drone attacks on critical Gulf infrastructure exposed fresh gaps in regional air defense. Analysts believe Turkish defense systems could draw greater interest in the post-crisis period.

Japan’s FY2026 budget allocates ¥11.1 billion, about $69.7 million, for five wide-area UAVs for the Ground Self-Defense Force. Bayraktar TB2S is among the leading candidates, although no official winner has been announced.

Turkish shipyards are currently building 41 military vessels at the same time, and with 9 additional ships expected to enter production soon, the total is set to rise to 50.