Baykar Demonstrates Sivrisinek and K2 Kamikaze UAVs
Baykar shared a flight test involving a pack of K2 and the smaller Sivrisinek (Mosquito) kamikaze UAVs, both of which will be displayed at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Defence News
Air
Unmanned Systems
Land
Weapon / Missile
Hanwha and Northrop Team Up for Surface-Launched AGM-88G/J
Northrop Grumman announced an MoA with ROK’s Hanwha to develop a booster for the AReS weapon system, a surface-launch application for AARGM-ER or SiAW missiles.
Investment
Sensors
Blitz Steps into the US Market as Blitz Technology Inc.
Turkiye-based Blitz, known for its line of compact EO/IR systems with high resolution, has entered the US market under the name Blitz Technology Inc.
Expo and Air Show
Mali’s BAMEX 2026 targets $500M defence deals in Africa
Live demos, senior delegations and expanding procurement demand position the Bamako event as a gateway for companies seeking entry into African defence markets.
Navy / Maritime
MURATREİS begins sea trials as third Reis-class boat
Türkish Navy’s third Type-214TN submarine MURATREİS enters first sea trial phase, marking progress in AIP fleet expansion and a key localisation milestone.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Updated GÜRZ 200 AD System Spotted at ASELSAN Facilities
Updated configuration of the GÜRZ 200 gun/missile air defence system was spotted during NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s visit to ASELSAN’s Gölbaşı facility.
Unmanned Systems
Altınay targets global shift beyond subsystem role
Altınay signals move from supplier to system-level player, as CEO frames 2025 results around engineering depth, export ambition and sustained growth discipline.
Bilateral Relations
ASELSAN Hosts NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Gölbaşı
ASELSAN has displayed its capabilities to the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at its Gölbaşı Technology Base, which is among ASELSAN’s main facilities.
Land
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN and Malaysian MILDEF Sign MoU for ATGM Integration
ROKETSAN announced a MoU signed with Malaysian armoured vehicle manufacturer MILDEF, covering the integration of ROKETSAN anti-tank missiles on platforms.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Nurol Makina Signs MoU for Joint 4x4 Production in Malaysia
Nurol Makina has signed a MoU covering the joint production of 4x4 armoured vehicles in Malaysia with Nadicorp Holdings/Badanbas during DSA2026 exhibition.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Weapon / Missile
Pakistan’s Taimoor ALCM Strikes Maritime Target
The Pakistani Navy announced that Taimoor ALCM successfully hit a maritime target, demonstrating its dual capability of both land and maritime attack.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
HAVELSAN Exports Mission Software for Spanish HÜRJETs
HAVELSAN announced that it will export its FSGP mission planning software will be exported for use on Spain’s upcoming HÜRJET advanced trainers (Saeta II).
Defence Politics
Japan breaks defence export walls as production push grows
Tokyo’s political decision signals not just export liberalisation, but a broader effort to scale defence output and integrate Japan into US-led supply chains.
