Turkish defense firm to establish ammunition factory in Estonia
Turkish defense company ARCA Defense and Estonia’s Defense Ministry signed an agreement Wednesday to establish an ammunition production facility in Estonia during the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul. The exhibition, organized by SAHA Istanbul, is being…
Türkiye’s aviation firms sign strategic engine deal for UAV programs
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkish Engine Industries (TEI) signed a strategic engine supply agreement for Türkiye’s domestically developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs at the SAHA 2026 defense fair in Istanbul. The deal covers the procurement of 100 TEI-PD170…
SAHA 2026 eyes $8B in export deals as Turkish defense industry stars gather in Istanbul
Türkiye expects around $8 billion in export contracts to be signed during this week’s SAHA 2026 fair in Istanbul, one of the country’s largest defense, aviation, and space industry events, the head of the Turkish Defense Industries Secretariat said Tuesday….
Türkiye’s Baykar to debut new loitering munition at SAHA 2026 defense expo
Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at the upcoming international defense, aviation, and space event SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The Mizrak system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers (621.3…
Turkish President Erdogan urges unity, brotherhood amid regional challenges
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday urged for unity and brotherhood amid the challenges the region is facing. “Especially during this painful period our region is going through, we must set aside our differences of origin, disposition and sect,…
Türkiye signs deal with Spain to export Turkish jet trainer Hurjet
Türkiye signed a historic agreement with Spain to export the Turkish-made national jet trainer Hurjet to the Spanish armed forces. The signing ceremony was held at the Airbus company facilities in Getafe, Spain, regarding the export of the Hurjet, the…
Türkiye aims to boost trade, attract foreign investments with new vision
Türkiye’s trade and technology ministers on Monday outlined the country’s path to global competitiveness, green energy and international investment. Speaking at the Powerhouse for Investment in the Türkiye Century press conference in the capital Ankara, Trade Minister Omer Bolat highlighted…
Turkish foreign minister to embark on 2-day official visit to UK on Thursday
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will embark on a two-day official visit to the UK on Thursday, where he is expected to hold talks with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, members of the UK Parliament, and other officials, according to…
Türkiye expanding diplomatic role as Antalya Diplomacy Forum serves as major draw for global leaders: Foreign minister
This weekend’s Antalya Diplomacy Forum brought together thousands of global leaders and served as a key platform for addressing major international crises, said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday, also stressing Türkiye’s expanding diplomatic and mediation role. Speaking at…
Kazakh president says Astana, Ankara could play ‘very positive’ role in tackling ‘most acute global issues’
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Friday that Kazakhstan and Türkiye could play a “very positive” and “huge” role in “tackling” the world’s “most acute issues.” Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on the southern coast of Türkiye, Tokayev said that…
Türkiye’s president receives Vietnam’s National Assembly chairman
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday received Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man and his accompanying delegation, the presidency said in a statement. The meeting was held at the Presidential Dolmabahce Office in Istanbul, the…
Türkiye signs with World Bank to finance major Istanbul rail crossing project
Türkiye signed a €1.67 billion ($1.9 billion) financing agreement with the World Bank on Tuesday for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing (INRAIL) project, aimed at strengthening intercontinental trade routes. The agreement was signed by Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet…
