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The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in Gaza, as Israel confirmed an attack on a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Azzam al-Hayya was the fourth son of the Hamas leader to be killed by Israel.Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy while maintaining readiness to respond to any potential escalation, as regional tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict continue to shape international engagement.Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited on Tuesday, with only four vessels moving in both directions through the key energy passage, according to ship-tracking data. The limited traffic underscores continued caution around one of the world's most important transit routes for crude oil and LNG.Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers, over seven hours of endurance, and AI-powered autonomous navigation without GPS.Israeli forces have detained 18 Turkish nationals after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters more than 600 nautical miles from Gaza, off the Greek island of Crete. Over 170 activists were detained as Israeli forces surrounded and raided the vessels.

The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in Gaza, as Israel confirmed an attack on a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Azzam al-Hayya was the fourth son of the Hamas leader to be killed by Israel.Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy while maintaining readiness to respond to any potential escalation, as regional tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict continue to shape international engagement.Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited on Tuesday, with only four vessels moving in both directions through the key energy passage, according to ship-tracking data. The limited traffic underscores continued caution around one of the world's most important transit routes for crude oil and LNG.Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers, over seven hours of endurance, and AI-powered autonomous navigation without GPS.Israeli forces have detained 18 Turkish nationals after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters more than 600 nautical miles from Gaza, off the Greek island of Crete. Over 170 activists were detained as Israeli forces surrounded and raided the vessels.

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Türkiye, Kenya sign defense cooperation agreement at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul

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Türkiye, Kenya sign defense cooperation agreement at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul

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Participants visit the SAHA 2026 International Defense, Aerospace, and Space Industry Fair in Istanbul, Turkiye on May 6, 2026.

Türkiye and Kenya signed a defense cooperation agreement during SAHA 2026, the International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul. Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met Kenyan Defense Minister Roselinda Soipan Tuya at the event, where Anadolu serves as global communications partner.

Türkiye and Kenya signed a defense cooperation agreement Wednesday during the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul. Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met Kenyan Defense Minister Roselinda Soipan Tuya at the event, where Anadolu is serving as the global communications partner. Following the meeting at the Istanbul Expo Center, the two ministers signed an agreement aimed at strengthening defense cooperation between the countries.

SAHA 2026 context

SAHA 2026, organized by SAHA Istanbul, brings together defense and aerospace companies, procurement officials, military delegations and industry representatives from Türkiye and abroad. The event features 1,700 companies from over 120 countries, with 203 new products being introduced.

Defense ties

The agreement builds on growing defense cooperation between Türkiye and Kenya. Türkiye has expanded its defense exports to African nations in recent years, including unmanned aerial vehicles and armored vehicles. Turkey aims to reach $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028.

Titles :Defense Cooperation Agreement Defense Industry Kenya SAHA 2026 SAHA Istanbul Türkiye

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