At the EFES-2018 Exercise, 35 Turkish defense companies displayed their latest technologies. From UAVs to armored vehicles, many systems were showcased for the first time.

Turkey’s defense industry kicked off 2018 with fast-paced deliveries of UAVs, ATAK helicopters and kamikaze drones, significantly enhancing the operational capabilities of security forces.

The Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV) transferred 71 million TL to the Defense Industry Support Fund in 2017, strengthening Turkey’s ongoing military modernization efforts.

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.

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.