Turkish Defence Exports Continue to Rise in February 2026
Turkish defence and aerospace exports in February 2026 have reached %27.2 higher than last year’s February term at $553.4 million, continuing the rise.
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KAAN moves toward TurAF production amid Saudi talks
TUSAŞ's KAAN jet moves closer to production for TurAF as parallel testing continues, while Saudi Arabia explores potential industrial cooperation options.
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SSB Haluk Görgün Lists 2026 Goals for Defence Industry
Haluk Görgün listed the defence industry and acquisition goals for 2026 during the fifth Global Strategies in Aerospace and Defence Industry conference.
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Antalya sets the tone for Türkiye’s defence export strategy
Senior officials outline export growth, NATO-linked engagement and sector coordination as the Defence and Aerospace Industry Global Strategies Conference opens.
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SSB Görgün confirms Akhisar sale price: €223 million
Türkiye’s Secretariat of Defence Industries Secretary Haluk Görgün confirmed ASFAT’s Akhisar OPV export contract to Romania at €223 million, excluding VAT.
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Turkish Defence Ministry company ASFAT marks 8th anniversary
Turkiye’s Ministry of National Defence company marked the 8th anniversary of ASFAT, highlighting the state-owned company’s capacity and export momentum.
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Türkiye’s Steel Dome Reinforced as SİPER-1 Enters Service
Türkiye has delivered a SİPER-1 air defence system following live-fire acceptance tests, strengthening the Steel Dome network and sovereign air defence layer.
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Türkiye’s defence and aerospace exports hit $10.56bn in 2025
Türkiye’s defence and aerospace industry recorded its highest-ever export performance in 2025, with goods and services exports surpassing $10.5bn in total.
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TUSAŞ Exports Hürjet to Spain, a first for NATO and EU
For the first time an EU and NATO member country, Spain, has selected HÜRJET with €2.6bn export deal, with potential to push defence exports beyond $10bn.
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Turkiye's defence export reaches $6 billion in nine Months
In the first nine months of 2025, Türkiye's defence and aerospace exports hit $6 billion, a 39% increase from 2024. September alone brought in $574 million.
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ROKETSAN Tests SİPER 1-D Long-Range SAM from MİDLAS
The first launch test of SİPER 1-D long-range air defence missile for warships from the MİDLAS vertical launch system was performed at a ground facility.
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ASELSAN Oğulbey Technology Base as Steel Dome’s Foundation
ASELSAN has announced the beginning of the Oğulbey Technology Base to provide the required production, research, and development activities for Steel Dome IADS.
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Japan Tests TB2 UAVs as Defence Minister Visits Türkiye
While trials the Bayraktar TB2, Minister Gen Nakatani visited Ankara for cooperation and tech-sharing talks as TB2 UAV evaluations continue back in Japan.
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Senegal Seeks to Enhance Cooperation with Turkish Industry
Senegal’s visits and talks with the Turkish defence firms and authorities, including ASELSAN, signal an intent to take the cooperation to an industrial level.
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EU Envoy Breaks Ground with First IDEF Defence Fair Visit
EU Ambassador to Ankara Thomas Ossowski will attend IDEF for the first time, reflecting Brussels’ growing interest in Türkiye’s expanding defence role.
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Türkiye's defence exports reached $3.6 billion in H1 2025
Turkish Defence and Aviation export reached $623 million in June while the export Between January and June 2025 climbed by 25%, reaching $3.6 billion.
