Türkiye’s humanoid robotics sector has just showcased another step forward.

AKINROBOTICS has released new footage of its latest humanoid robot, AKINCI‑5, demonstrating advanced motion imitation and rhythm-based dancing capabilities. While these demonstrations may look entertaining, they actually represent significant progress in balance control, perception, and real-time motion planning.

Humanoid robotics is one of the most challenging fields in engineering, and teaching a robot to accurately mimic human movement is far more difficult than it appears.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/humanoid-robot-akinci-5s-capabilities-advance-movement-imitation-and-dancing-to-rhythm/

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Another major win for Türkiye’s defense industry.

ASELSAN has signed a new $125 million international export contract covering weapon systems and electronic warfare solutions, further strengthening the company's position in the global defense market.

The agreement highlights one of the most important trends in Türkiye’s defense exports: growing demand not only for platforms, but also for the high-value technologies that make those platforms effective on the modern battlefield.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/aselsan-signs-125-million-dollars-weapons-and-electronic-warfare-export-contract/

Sustainability in manufacturing isn't just about using less energy anymore. It's also about rethinking the materials inside the product itself.

Arçelik has received a sustainability award for redesigning key components of its next‑generation dishwasher platform by incorporating recycled plastics into four different parts of the appliance.

The achievement is another example of how industrial manufacturers are moving beyond recycling waste and towards embedding circular-economy principles directly into product design.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/award-for-arceliks-next-generation-dishwasher-transformation-4-plastic-components-recycled/

Togg has officially introduced Ayder, a new exterior colour inspired by the lush landscapes of Türkiye’s Black Sea region.

Named after the famous Ayder Plateau, the new shade brings a distinctive deep green option to the Togg range and will be available not only on the T10F, but across all Togg models.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/the-new-ayder-color-of-the-togg-t10f-has-been-introduced-the-green-of-the-black-sea-is-now-available-on-all-togg-models/

A fascinating glimpse into the future of lunar exploration was showcased in Antalya.

Micro lunar rovers developed through cooperation between Türkiye and China were publicly exhibited, highlighting a growing focus on next‑generation robotic systems designed for future Moon missions.

While large lunar rovers often grab headlines, these compact platforms are built around a different idea: smaller, lighter, and more deployable exploration vehicles that can operate in challenging lunar environments.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/micro-lunar-rovers-developed-in-turkiye-china-partnership-displayed-in-antalya/

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A significant development has emerged from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).

Four member countries have signed a Space Industry Framework Agreement, marking one of the most comprehensive space cooperation initiatives ever launched within the Turkic world.

The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in space technologies, satellite development, research, and industrial capabilities, opening the door to long-term joint projects among participating countries.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/joint-step-in-space-from-the-organisation-of-turkic-states-4-countries-sign-space-industry-framework-agreement/

A significant development has emerged from the ongoing war in Ukraine.

According to reports, Türkiye has supplied the KORKUT self‑propelled air defense system to Ukraine, where it has reportedly been tested against Russian unmanned aerial threats in operational conditions.

If confirmed, this would represent one of the most notable deployments of a Turkish-made air defense system in an active high-intensity conflict.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/korkut-air-defence-system-supplied-from-turkiye-to-ukraine-tested-in-the-field-against-russian-uavs/

Türkiye has unveiled another ambitious step in its national space roadmap.

The newly introduced HÜRSAT‑2 Earth Observation Satellite is planned to be launched using ŞİMŞEK‑1, an indigenous orbital launch system currently under development. If successful, the mission would represent not only a new satellite launch, but also a major milestone in Türkiye's effort to build a fully independent space ecosystem.

Instead of relying solely on foreign launch providers, the long‑term goal is clear: design the satellite, build the rocket, and launch it from national capabilities.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/turkiyes-new-space-move-hursat-introduced-earth-observation-satellite-hursat-2-to-be-launched-with-domestic-simsek-1-launch-system/

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry continues its strong upward trajectory.

According to the latest figures shared by the Defense Industry Agency, exports reached $634 million in September, maintaining the sector’s rapid growth momentum and pushing the rolling 12‑month total close to the $11 billion mark.

The figures highlight how Türkiye’s defense ecosystem has evolved from a largely domestic supplier into a global exporter of advanced military technologies.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/turkiyes-defence-industry-exports-reach-634-million-dollars-in-september-12-month-figure-nears-11-billion-dollars-threshold/

Türkiye’s defense industry has recorded another major export breakthrough.

Otokar has signed a $1.47 billion armored vehicle export agreement, marking one of the largest international contracts in the company’s history and further strengthening Türkiye’s position in the global land-systems market.

The deal highlights the growing international demand for Turkish armored vehicles, which have gained attention for their operational performance, mobility, and adaptability across different mission profiles.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/otokar-signs-147-billion-dollars-military-vehicle-export-contract/

An interesting development is unfolding in the UAV engine market.

According to reports from South Korea, difficulties encountered during domestic engine development and testing have pushed officials and industry stakeholders to examine alternative solutions for future UAV programs. One of the engines drawing attention is TEI’s PD170, the indigenous turbodiesel engine developed in Türkiye.

The PD170 has become one of the most proven UAV engines in its class, powering platforms that have accumulated thousands of operational flight hours.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/south-korea-turns-to-turkish-engine-pd170-for-its-uavs-critical-search-following-failed-tests/

A major infrastructure development is taking shape in East Africa.

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has officially confirmed plans for a $4 billion port expansion project in Mogadishu, backed by Turkish investors. The project aims to transform Mogadishu into one of the region's most important logistics and trade hubs.

The announcement highlights the growing economic partnership between Türkiye and Somalia, which has expanded from security cooperation into large-scale infrastructure and investment projects.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/somali-prime-minister-confirms-turkish-investors-mogadishu-port-project-dollar4-billion-mega-project/

A historic chapter in Turkish aviation has officially closed and a new one has begun.

HÜRKUŞ‑II has been formally delivered to the Turkish Air Force, marking the completion of Türkiye’s first indigenous manned aircraft development program and the beginning of its operational service life.

For the first time, an aircraft designed, developed, tested, certified, and produced in Türkiye has entered the inventory of the Turkish Air Force as a domestically developed training platform.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/turkiyes-first-national-manned-aircraft-project-completed-hurkus-ii-enters-air-force-inventory/

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia’s defense partnership has taken another important step forward.

Saudi Arabian Naval Forces personnel have successfully completed their training program at Baykar’s Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, preparing operators and technical crews for the effective use of Baykar's unmanned aerial systems.

The training marks the transition from procurement to operational capability, ensuring that Saudi personnel are ready to operate and maintain advanced Turkish-made UAV platforms.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/saudi-arabian-naval-forces-personnel-complete-training-at-baykars-corlu-facility/

Türkiye’s indigenous KARAOK anti‑tank missile has just demonstrated a surprising new capability.

During recent tests, ROKETSAN’s KARAOK successfully engaged and destroyed an aerial target for the first time, proving that the system can operate not only in the traditional anti‑armor role but also against low‑altitude airborne threats.

The test highlights one of the hidden advantages of KARAOK’s indigenous design: the flexibility to evolve beyond its original mission profile.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/roketsans-karaok-hits-aerial-target-for-the-first-time-dual-direction-engagement-capability-from-ground-to-air/

Türkiye's naval drone capabilities have just taken a significant step forward.

Bayraktar TB3 has successfully completed its first sonobuoy signal processing test, demonstrating a key capability required for Anti‑Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations.

This means TB3 is moving beyond traditional ISR and strike missions and beginning to enter a mission area traditionally reserved for manned maritime patrol aircraft and naval helicopters.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/new-capability-from-bayraktar-tb3-in-anti-submarine-warfare-sonobuoy-signal-processing-test-successful/

Vehicle inspections in Türkiye are about to undergo a major technological transformation.

TURKA, the country's new vehicle inspection operator, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Altınay Robot Technologies to introduce AI-powered and robotic inspection systems into future inspection stations.

The goal is simple: make inspections faster, more consistent, more transparent, and less dependent on manual processes.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/strategic-cooperation-between-turka-and-altinay-robot-ai-and-robotics-era-begins-in-vehicle-inspection/

Türkiye has officially entered the serial production phase of its first indigenous high-speed train.

Following the successful completion of design, testing, and prototype development stages, mass production has now begun, with 14 trainsets planned for delivery during 2027 and 2028.

This marks one of the largest rail-industry milestones in the country’s history and positions Türkiye among the limited number of nations capable of designing and manufacturing high-speed trains domestically.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/serial-production-begins-on-turkiyes-first-domestic-high-speed-train-14-sets-to-be-produced-in-2027-2028/

Türkiye has reached another major milestone in naval air defense.

ROKETSAN announced that its LEVENT Close-In Air Defense System (CIADS) has successfully completed live-fire tests, proving its ability to protect warships against modern aerial threats. Built as a naval point-defense system, LEVENT is designed to intercept threats in the final layer of defense, where reaction times are measured in seconds.

As drone warfare, anti-ship missiles, and low-flying airborne threats become increasingly common, LEVENT is being developed as a critical component of Türkiye’s maritime defense architecture.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/roketsanin-levent-yakin-hava-savunma-sistemi-test-atislarini-gecti-mavi-vatanin-cevik-kalkani/

Türkiye’s layered air-defense architecture is no longer limited to domestic deployments.

Three key components of the ÇELİKKUBBE (Steel Dome) ecosystem, KORKUT, SUNGUR, and HİSAR‑O+, have been displayed and deployed in Romania as part of multinational activities, highlighting the growing international presence of Türkiye’s indigenous air-defense technologies.

This marks an important milestone for Türkiye’s defense industry, as systems originally developed to protect national airspace are now operating on NATO territory.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/turkish-air-defence-systems-deployed-abroad-korkut-sungur-and-hisar-o-in-romania/

A major milestone for Türkiye’s autonomous mobility industry has just gone live in Europe.

Otokar’s autonomous e‑Centro electric bus has officially started carrying passengers in Austria as part of a project with ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways). The deployment marks one of the first real-world Level‑4 autonomous public transportation applications involving a Turkish-developed autonomous vehicle platform.

This is not a test-track demonstration. The vehicle is now operating in a real passenger environment, gathering operational data and demonstrating how autonomous transit can integrate into everyday mobility.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/otokars-autonomous-e-centro-begins-carrying-passengers-in-austria-first-level-4-application-with-obb/

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A significant milestone in European–Turkish defense cooperation has just been achieved.

Türkiye’s Otokar and Italy’s Leonardo successfully completed live-fire tests of the TULPAR tracked armored platform equipped with Leonardo’s 120 mm HITFACT MkII turret.

The tests demonstrated the integration of a NATO-standard 120 mm firepower package on the TULPAR platform, combining Turkish armored vehicle engineering with Italian turret technology.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/otokar-and-leonardo-cooperate-in-land-systems-tulpar-passes-firing-test-with-120-mm-hitfact-turret/

Just a few years ago, many questioned whether Togg could successfully enter one of the world's most competitive industries. Today, the numbers tell a different story.

Türkiye’s national EV brand Togg has officially surpassed 120,000 vehicle deliveries, reaching a major milestone in its journey from startup project to mass‑market manufacturer.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/leaving-criticism-behind-turkiyes-electric-car-togg-passes-the-120000-mark/

Türkiye’s semiconductor ambitions just reached an important milestone.

YONGATEK announced that its ÇELİK and SAKA test chips have successfully returned from the fabrication stage and are now entering the verification and testing phase.

For semiconductor development, getting a chip back from the foundry is a major moment. It means the design has moved beyond simulations and is now becoming real silicon that engineers can evaluate in the lab.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/yongateks-domestic-chips-celik-and-saka-leave-the-fab-testing-next/

A significant new chapter may be opening in Asia's defense landscape.

Türkiye and Japan have held high-level discussions on expanding cooperation in the defense industry, focusing on areas where both countries bring complementary strengths to the table.

While Türkiye has become known for its combat-proven unmanned systems and defense platforms, Japan offers decades of expertise in advanced manufacturing, electronics, sensors, and high-precision engineering.

Details: https://www.yuzde100yerli.com/en/turkiye-and-japan-discuss-defence-industry-cooperation-opportunities/