ASELSAN Signs $845M Secure Communications, Space Deal
ASELSAN will deliver public safety communications, satellite and space systems from 2026 under $845 million deals with the Secretariat of Defence Industries.
SSB News
Communication
Air
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: SSB and TUSAŞ Sign KAAN Procurement Deal
SSB and TUSAŞ have signed the deal for the KAAN Block-10 fighter jets during SAHA EXPO 2026, which covers the delivery of 20 fighters between 2028 and 2030.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SİPER-A and SİPER-4 as Counters to Ballistic Missile Threats
Turkish Secretary of Defence Industries Haluk Görgün announced the upcoming SİPER-A and SİPER-4 air defence missiles aimed at countering ballistic missiles.
Weapon / Missile
Investment
ASELSAN secures $166m guidance and EO system deals
ASELSAN has signed two new contracts worth $166.45 million covering guidance systems for Türkiye and electro-optic payloads for export-oriented platforms.
Air
Expo and Air Show
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.
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.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Air
E/W
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
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.
Country
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.
Navy / Maritime
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.
Country
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.
Weapon / Missile
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.
Land
Logistics
Koluman signs DERMAN 8×8 deal with MPG for SSB project
Koluman has signed a DERMAN 8×8 TTA supply contract with MPG, covering 40 vehicles to serve within Türkiye’s SSB-led 8×8 Wheeled Recovery Vehicle Programme.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Air
Logistics
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye advances TF-2000 build and key system deliveries
Turkish MoD detailed progress on defence programs, confirming the start of TF-2000 construction, land and air systems entering service, and TB3 test activities.
Weapon / Missile
Siper 1 Achieves Full Autonomous Battery Firing Test
Siper 1 has completed its first fully autonomous battery firing, striking its target and demonstrating Türkiye’s growing long-range air defence capability.
Country
ASELSAN Signs €1.12 Billion Deal for Air Defence Systems
The Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) awarded ASELSAN €1.12 billion worth of new air defence contract which will be delivered between 2027 and 2030.
Country
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.
