The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading specialised events in the defence and maritime security sectors, reflecting its expanding role in supporting economic diversification and industrial development in the State of Qatar. As preparations progress for the ninth edition of the event, DIMDEX remains a dynamic platform for commercial growth, technological innovation, and enhanced collaboration between a broad spectrum of local industries and international partners.

According to an announcement made today by Airbus, the Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C).

FGN-TUG-S01, Türkiye’s first indigenously developed orbital transfer vehicle, has begun its mission in space. The vehicle is poised to make history as it prepares to ignite the world’s first hybrid engine in orbit.

Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Baykar’s unmanned fighter aircraft renowned for its unprecedented achievements in global aviation history, has successfully completed a test flight focused on smart fleet autonomy. During the test conducted in Çorlu, KIZILELMA prototypes PT3 and PT5 carried out a formation flight with an autonomous combat pilot, supported by smart fleet algorithms. This marked the first time in the history of global aviation that two unmanned fighter aircraft performed a close formation flight autonomously.