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Otokar Rolls Out First Romania-Built Cobra II Armored Vehicle

Turkish firm Otokar unveiled the first Cobra II infantry mobility vehicle produced in Romania at a defense and aerospace convention in Bucharest.

Safran, Baykar Partner on Drone Sensors, Guided Weapon Systems

France’s Safran and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a deal to expand cooperation on unmanned aerial systems.

F-35-Class Airpower: Turkey Shows Off ‘Güçhan’ Engine With 42,000-Pound Thrust

Turkey is pushing deeper into advanced fighter propulsion with a new turbofan engine designed to support next-gen air platforms.

Turkey Orders First Batch of Indigenous KAAN Stealth Fighter Jets 

Turkey has signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries to supply the first batch of 20 KAAN jets.

Indonesia Becomes First Export Customer of Turkey’s Kizilelma Combat Drone

Turkish defense firm Baykar Technologies has signed its first export agreement for the Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft with Indonesia, with deliveries set to begin in 2028.

New Turkish Loitering Munition Blends Sleek Form With 1,000-Km Strike Range

Turkish firm Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik has entered the global race for long-range strike drones with its newest KUZGUN loitering munition.

ASELSAN Advances Maritime Strike With ‘TUFAN’ USV and ‘KILIÇ 200’ AUV

ASELSAN is expanding its push into autonomous naval warfare, showcasing a fresh lineup of unmanned systems that operate across both surface and underwater domains at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul.

Beyond the Hype: The Real Impact of Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2

Discover our guide to the Bayraktar TB2, examining its design, operational impact, and growing role in modern conflicts and unmanned aerial warfare.

Turkey Turns 105mm Howitzer Into Mobile ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ Fire Support System

Turkey has made 105mm howitzers more mobile, unveiling a new vehicle-mounted system built to improve “shoot-and-scoot” operations on modern battlegrounds.

Turkey’s Long-Range ‘Spear’: Baykar Introduces 1,000-Km Kamikaze Drone

A new loitering munition has joined Baykar’s growing family of strike drones, designed for launch from conventional runways or austere terrain.

Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.

Striking in Numbers: Baykar’s ‘Mosquito’ Swarm Flies Through GPS-Denied Terrain

Turkey is moving toward next-generation drone swarm operations with a new platform designed to fly through GPS-denied and electronically contested airspace.

NATO ‘Will Always Defend’ Turkey: Chief Says

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance would do "what's necessary to defend" its members including Turkey after intercepting four missiles fired from Iran and head into Turkish air space over the past weeks.

Turkey ‘Optimistic’ Middle East Ceasefire Will Be Extended

Turkey remained "optimistic" that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that expires on Wednesday, would be extended, allowing more time for talks between the sides.

Navantia to Maintain Turkey’s Anadolu Assault Ship

Navantia has signed a deal with Turkey’s Naval Shipyards General Directorate to provide lifecycle maintenance and technical support for the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu.

Ankara Says Israel Seeks to Declare Turkey ‘New Enemy’

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan said on Monday that Israel "cannot live without an enemy" and its government was now trying to portray Turkey as one.

US Base in Turkey Boosts Defense With CROWS Squad Certification

The US Air Force has certified personnel at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, expanding the pool of qualified operators for installation security.

Gunman Killed, 2 Wounded in Shootout Outside Israel’s Istanbul Consulate

A gunman was killed and two others wounded in a shootout with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.

Putin, Erdogan Urge Immediate Mideast Ceasefire: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East war during a phone call on Friday, the Kremlin said.

UK to Provide Training, Support Package for Turkey’s Typhoon Fleet

The UK will provide training, support equipment, and related services for Turkey’s planned fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Turkey Launches Serial Production of SOM-J Cruise Missile

Turkey has begun production of the SOM-J cruise missile, marking a major step toward fielding an indigenous stand-off strike capability.

Ankara Says NATO Deploys New Patriot Battery at South Turkey Air Base

Turkey's defense ministry said NATO was deploying a new Patriot missile battery at Incirlik air base, just days after a third ballistic missile from Iran was shot down.

Baykar Pushes Loitering Munition Reach to 2,000 Km With Swarm-Ready K2

Turkey’s drone warfare capabilities have entered new territory with the debut of a kamikaze drone designed to operate in coordinated formations.

Instead of Missiles, Turkish Combat Drone Carries Smaller UAVs Under Its Wings

Turkish Aerospace Industries has demonstrated a new twist in drone warfare: a combat unmanned aerial vehicle carrying other drones.