Defense Industry Agency (SSB) President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey is now the world’s 11th largest defense exporter, surpassing $7 billion in exports — over half of which went to NATO allies.

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced that over 1,000 engineers applied to return to Turkey to join ASELSAN’s high-tech defense projects — a fourfold increase compared to 2023.

The first batch of domestically produced HGK-84 guidance kits has been delivered to the Turkish Air Force; acceptance tests recorded 100% success.

ASELSAN has launched its $50 million Radar Integration Center, enhancing AESA radar production efficiency and capacity. A new facility set for 2027 will triple output.

Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün revealed KAAN’s second prototype, announcing plans for delivery in 2028 and integration of a domestic engine in the 2030s. Strong export growth goals were also highlighted.

TUSAŞ’s delta-wing ANKA III completed its first internal weapons release using ASELSAN’s TOLUN munition, striking the target “12” at 20,000 feet and 180 knots.

President Erdoğan announced plans to boost Turkey’s 800 km missile stock and accelerate work on a 2,000 km-range system; experts highlight how local missile programs enhance deterrence and strategic independence.

Successfully tested at Gaziantep Airport, Türkiye’s National Surveillance Radar enhances airspace safety and reduces foreign dependency. The system can track up to 1,000 aircraft simultaneously.