Greece is preparing to reassess its Patroller UAV procurement due to delivery delays, technical integration problems and changing operational requirements.

ASELSAN displayed more than 30 advanced defence systems at EFES-2026, including KOCATEPE, which was used in the exercise for the first time.

HAVELSAN’s BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle family demonstrated its autonomous mission capabilities during EFES-2026, highlighting Türkiye’s robotic land systems progress.

MSU Rector Prof. Dr. Erhan Afyoncu stated that Türkiye has become a leading actor in the robotic warfare era through its defence industry.

Indigenous KARAYEL assault boats were used for the first time during EFES-2026, demonstrating rapid deployment and maneuver capabilities at sea.

TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland will bring maritime, underwater and unmanned naval technologies together at Gölcük Shipyard Command on August 20-23.

Canada is reportedly evaluating Turkish UAVs for surveillance missions while seeking closer defence industry cooperation with Türkiye.

ASELSAN introduced KILIÇ and TUFAN at SAHA 2026, expanding Türkiye’s unmanned naval warfare capabilities above and below the surface.