HAVELSAN to Unveil BARKAN 3 Medium UGV at SAHA EXPO 2026
HAVELSAN will unveil the third iteration of its BARKAN Medium 1 class UGV as BARKAN 3 at the SAHA EXPO 2026 international defence exhibition next week.
Turkiye News
Land
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Air
TUSAŞ Delivers First T625 GÖKBEY for the Turkish Army
TUSAŞ has delivered the first T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter configured for the needs of the Turkish Army, set to succeed the ageing fleet of UH-1 Huey helicopters.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Tests MIZRAK Long-Range Kamikaze UAV with Warhead
Baykar has announced the test of its third long-range kamikaze UAV type MIZRAK, sporting a modular design and a range of 1000 km, using a live warhead.
Land
Logistics
Expo and Air Show
KOLUMAN Enters SAHA EXPO 2026 with DERMAN 8x8 and KISRAK 4x4
KOLUMAN will display the DERMAN 8x8 multipurpose truck with armoured cabin and the KISRAK 4x4 high-mobility truck to navigate rough terrain at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Land
Investment
Otokar acquires Romanian plant for EU expansion
Otokar has signed a deal to acquire Automecanica SA in Romania, gaining control of an EU-based armoured vehicle production facility for future operations.
Air
Airbus Leaves the Door Open for HÜRJET/SAETA II LCA Variant
Airbus HÜRJET/SAETA II Programme Manager Raúl Rosino stated that HÜRJET/SAETA II advanced trainer for Spain might evolve towards a light combat aircraft role.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ERMAKSAN Launches Serial Production for THUNDERBOLT 40/70 T
ERMAKSAN has begun the serial production of the THUNDERBOLT 40/70 T 40 mm L70 dual-purpose naval gun with a low RCS cupola, to be present at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Air
Defence Politics
Airbus Spearheads Spain’s Industrial Force for HÜRJET/SAETA II
Airbus and TUSAŞ have formalised the industrial cooperation between Türkish and Spanish firms for the HÜRJETs to replace the F-5M advanced trainers of EdAE.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM to Display Its New UAV Systems at SAHA EXPO 2026
STM shared a teaser for UAVs to be unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2026, which were previously seen in an infographic covering the future unmanned platforms portfolio.
Land
Communication
Expo and Air Show
KAREL to Display 5G-Based Communication Architecture at SAHA
KAREL will display its family of 5G communication systems, including MOBAT, COM-BAT, and COM-LINE systems, at SAHA EXPO 2026 international defence exhibition.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
ASELSAN Demonstrates Mine Detection with DERİNGÖZ 100M/600
DERİNGÖZ 100M/600 UUVs’ detection against bottom and moored mines at different depths was tested, showing an important capability for the Turkish Navy.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN to Display Three New Products at SAHA EXPO 2026
ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that three new products, as well as other new products for naval use and Steel Dome, will be launched at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Tests KORKUT 100/25 SB C-UAS System with ATOM 25
ASELSAN shared the test video of its KORKUT 100/25 SB mobile C-UAS system fitted with a 25 mm autocannon firing ATOM 25 prefragmented airburst ammunition.
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026 to Triple the Volume of Export Deals
SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition will host 206 new products and 164 deals with $4 billion of the total for exports, representing a major leap from 2024’s expo.
