Turkiye
Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports increased by 12% year-on-year to approximately $2 billion in early 2026. The growth reflects sustained demand for Turkish platforms across multiple regions. Officials point to continued expansion in UAVs, naval systems, and land platforms.
Romania
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 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’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.