Karel showcases military communications at WDS 2026
Karel presented integrated military communication systems at WDS, highlighting deployable 5G networks and long-term cooperation aligned with Vision 2030.
Turkiye News
Communication
Expo and Air Show
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
Erdemir to Provide Steel for MUGEM Aircraft Carrier
OYAK subsidiary Erdemir will provide structural steel for the Turkish Navy’s future STOBAR aircraft carrier MUGEM, with the first batch of plates delivered.
Land
Expo and Air Show
FNSS and Nurol Sign Cooperation Deal with Miilux OY
A deal was signed between FNSS, Nurol, and Miilux OY during the WDS2026 exhibition for the supply of armour-grade steel for armoured vehicle projects.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Shows New Configuration for GÜRZ 200 with VLS
ASELSAN has shown a new possible configuration for the GÜRZ 200 combined air defence system with a vertical launcher for GÖKSUR missiles instead of an erector.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ to Unveil New Helicopter and Kamikaze UAV in May
TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that a new kamikaze UAV and helicopter project will be unveiled in May 2026 at the SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition.
Land
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN Integrates SEDA 100 on Hanwha’s TIGON 8x8 AFV
Hanwha’s TIGON 8x8 AFV has been put on display with ASELSAN’s SEDA 100 acoustic gunshot detection system at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 exhibition.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
Unmanned Systems
ARES Shipyards Launches New Subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
ARES Shipyards announced the launch of its Saudi Arabia-based subsidiary, ARES Naval, to develop and build manned/unmanned naval platforms in the Gulf country.
Land
FNSS KAPLAN APC Reaches Final Production Stage for Indonesia
The first vehicle produced under the FNSS KAPLAN APC programme for Indonesia has reached the final stage of production, with assembly nearing completion.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
TİTRA Joins WDS2026 with ALPİN-2 and Other UAV Systems
TİTRA is attending the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 exhibition to be held in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh with ALPİN-2, DELİ, MERKÜT, and DUMRUL.
Bilateral Relations
Türkiye–UK defence and aerospace firms meet in Ankara
Türkiye and the UK’s defence and aerospace industries met in Ankara for B2B talks focused on cooperation, partnerships, and defence and aerospace projects.
Air
Investment
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
Erdoğan’s Statement and WDS Signal a New Partner for KAAN
TUSAŞ displayed the KAAN fighter jet with Saudi livery at WDS, shortly after the Turkish President Erdoğan’s statement on cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Air
Unmanned Systems
TİTRA Signs Deal with SSB for Kamikaze UAV Procurement
TİTRA announced a deal with the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) valued at $2 million for the procurement of kamikaze UAVs, with the type not stated.
Bilateral Relations
Homeland Security
Niger attack exposes struggle over drones and narratives
An IS Sahel strike on Niamey airport has reignited debate over Turkish air platforms, symbolic targeting and how foreign actors are portrayed in the Sahel.
Land
Homeland Security
FNSS Delivers PARS 8x8 SCOUT CRBN Vehicles to Turkish Army
FNSS announced the delivery of PARS 8x8 SCOUT (İZCİ) vehicles in CRBN Recce configuration to the Turkish Army following the completion of acceptance tests.
