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Romania

Turkish Otokar to Acquire Romanian Vehicle Maker Automecanica, Consolidating Local Armoured Vehicle Production

Turkish armoured vehicle producer Otokar has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Romania’s Automecanica, a key partner in its Cobra II 4×4 vehicle programme. The acquisition aims to integrate local production and streamline execution of a major Romanian defence contract.

Kosovo

Kosovo Receives Roketsan’s OMTAS Anti-Tank Missile System, Expanding Ground Combat Capabilities

Kosovo has received Roketsan’s OMTAS medium-range anti-tank missile system, enhancing the Kosovo Security Force’s ability to counter modern armored threats and improve infantry-level firepower.

Turkiye

Türkiye to Prioritize Quantum, AI, and Hypersonic Technologies in 2026 Defense Push

Türkiye’s 2026 Presidential Annual Program places strong emphasis on emerging technologies — from quantum and AI to hypersonic and autonomous systems — as the nation aims to elevate its defense sector’s innovation capacity and dual-use potential.