GÖKDOĞAN (65+ km, active radar) and BOZDOĞAN (25+ km, IIR) have passed their live warhead tests. The domestic rivals to the AMRAAM and Sidewinder are ready for the TAF inventory. They will be integrated onto the AKINCI and KIZILELMA.
Turkish automotive manufacturer Karsan has successfully tested its Level 4 autonomous bus, e-ATAK, in real operational traffic at Istanbul Airport's high-security apron.
Chilean aerospace firm ENAER and Turkish Aerospace signed an MoU at FIDAE 2026 to co-develop a national UAV based on ANKA or AKSUNGUR platforms.
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar and French defense giant Safran partner to integrate Euroflir optics on TB2, reducing North American reliance and expanding European market reach.
Belgian Defence Minister Francken: "We Took Türkiye as a Role Model, We Were Impressed by Kızılelma"
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken announced that he was impressed by Kızılelma, took Türkiye as a role model, and requested cooperation regarding SAFE loans.
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken announced that his country will launch a UCAV tender and that they are open to working with Türkiye in this process.
Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar announced that they did not market KIZILELMA abroad, but Indonesia insisted for a year to secure the first export contract.
Historic step in asymmetric warfare: DASAL has signed an agreement with NIGUS at SAHA EXPO to export 100,000 kamikaze UAVs to Nigeria and establish a local production infrastructure.
Türkiye is challenging global giants, having surpassed $10.6 billion in defence exports. With $8 billion in contracts from SAHA EXPO, the target of breaking into the top 10 is drawing closer.
Türkiye and Japan signed a letter of intent formalising defence industry cooperation at SAHA EXPO 2026. A strategic partnership in unmanned systems is beginning.
An AKINCI UCAV belonging to the Sudanese military shot down another AKINCI belonging to Ethiopia in the air using a Roketsan EREN munition. Analysis of the historic air engagement.
TUSAS showcased the stealth ANKA-3 UCAV equipped with high-speed Super Simsek platforms under its wings at SAHA EXPO 2026. Technical analysis of asymmetric power.