The 2025 defence export champion was ARCA Defence. Leaving Baykar behind, the company broke an export record with its strength in ammunition production.
British defense strategist Nicholas Drummond suggested that the UK acquire Otokar Tulpar ZMA aircraft in exchange for its Typhoon jets. The compatibility of the Tulpar with British air defense systems is noteworthy.
Onna Robotics, an ITU Seed startup, is reducing wind turbine maintenance time to 1.5 hours with its autonomous robot "Maça". Details of the domestically developed technology, which provides 90% coverage with AI support.
A logistics support ship to be built for the Portuguese Navy was laid down at the Ada Shipyard in Istanbul. Details of the ceremony, attended by the defense ministers of both countries.
Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Melo visited Baykar. "We will take Turkey as a model," said the Minister, signalling cooperation for the KC-390 aircraft.
Italian Financial Police have examined the autonomous RAFNAR boats developed in collaboration between HAVELSAN and VN Maritime. These boats, controlled by Turkish software, are on Europe's radar.
Reeder and Jolla have partnered to develop a next-generation mobile operating system based on the Sailfish OS platform. Details of this Android-compatible native software initiative.
Otokar responded to delay penalties in its Romanian project with a strategic move. The company is taking complete control of the project by acquiring its production partner.
Togg T10F and T10X competed with their rivals in the winter test in Erzurum. Range and consumption data of Togg models without heat pump are in our news.
A defense industry and military cooperation agreement was signed between Türkiye and Nigeria. President Erdoğan announced a $5 billion trade target and a message about energy cooperation.
The Saudi Arabian Air Defense Commander visited ASELSAN. Topics discussed included the Steel Dome and technology transfer for the NEOM project. Details of the collaboration are in our news report.
A first in Turkey! STM successfully completed the test in which 20 KARGU UAVs attacked in a swarm. Details of the domestic technology that hits targets with swarm intelligence.