Pakistan’s Minister for Industries and Production, Tenvir Hussain, announced that Turkey and Pakistan are preparing to launch major joint defense projects, including aircraft, naval platforms, and advanced weapons systems.

The Turkish Air Force’s elite aerobatic team SOLOTÜRK will perform a breathtaking F-16 demonstration over Gaziantep’s Alleben Pond on May 14, showcasing 21 advanced maneuvers.

Jointly developed by FNSS and Indonesian partner PT Pindad, the KAPLAN MT medium-weight tank made its first appearance at IDEF 2017 with a fully test-ready prototype.

Developed jointly by Aselsan and Katmerciler, Turkey’s first hybrid armored combat vehicle HIZIR will be showcased at IDEF’17, marking a major milestone in the country’s defense industry.

Turkey’s first indigenous air-to-air missiles, GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN, developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, will be showcased for the first time at IDEF 2017. The missiles are designed to enhance air superiority and can be launched from F-16 fighter jets.

In 2017, Turkey continues to expand its inventory with Cobra II, Ejder Yalçın, and Kirpi vehicles, now equipped with Aselsan’s SARP weapon systems.

Under the Utility Helicopter Program, 109 Black Hawk helicopters will be produced in Turkey under Sikorsky license, marking a major step in integrating Turkish industry into the global supply chain.

Otokar increased its armored vehicle production by 36% and sales by 32% in one year, strengthening its position as Turkey’s leading land systems manufacturer.

Turkey’s defense and aerospace sector exported 255.9 million dollars in the first two months of 2016, achieving over 30% growth compared to the previous year.

Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defense Industries is preparing a new Industrialization Directive to better support local industry and SMEs. Offset mechanisms will be modernized to enhance national capabilities.

ASELSAN earned second place in the Defense, Aerospace and Space category at the PCB Technology Leadership Awards 2015 with its AVPX-C4C avionic processor board, reinforcing Turkey’s engineering strength.

Turkish Parliamentary Defense Committee Chairman Faruk Özlü stated that Türkiye has undergone a significant defense industry transformation over the past 13 years, with many major projects entering serial production. He emphasized that Türkiye is now a global player in defense.