TUSAŞ inaugurated a new aerospace production facility in Kahramanmaraş, boosting Turkey’s defense industry with aircraft, UAV, and helicopter component manufacturing.

TUSAŞ and the Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce signed a joint venture agreement to strengthen domestic defense production and transform the city into a key manufacturing hub.

Developed by TUSAŞ, the National Combat Aircraft KAAN successfully completed its first flight over Ankara on February 21, marking a historic milestone for Türkiye.

Baykar’s Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV successfully struck a moving naval target in its first firing test using ASELSAN’s indigenously developed ASELFLIR-500 system.

ASELSAN announced that the National Combat Aircraft KAAN will be enhanced with advanced avionics and defense systems, elevating it to the “BİLGE KAAN” level.

TEI General Manager Prof. Dr. Mahmut Faruk Akşit announced that exports will rise from $345 million in 2023 to $445 million in 2024, led by the TEI-PD170 engine.

By joining Germany-led European Sky Shield Initiative, Türkiye aims to enhance NATO cooperation while contributing to Europe’s air defense capacity.

Türkiye and Pakistan aim to strengthen cooperation in air-to-air missile technology through joint training, technology sharing, and military exercises to enhance operational capabilities.