Developed in Mersin, Turkey’s unmanned surface vehicle OKHAN has successfully completed rigorous testing and is preparing to enter the defense inventory, featuring advanced AI systems.

Defense Industry Agency (SSB) President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey is now the world’s 11th largest defense exporter, surpassing $7 billion in exports — over half of which went to NATO allies.

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced that over 1,000 engineers applied to return to Turkey to join ASELSAN’s high-tech defense projects — a fourfold increase compared to 2023.

ASELSAN has launched its $50 million Radar Integration Center, enhancing AESA radar production efficiency and capacity. A new facility set for 2027 will triple output.

Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün revealed KAAN’s second prototype, announcing plans for delivery in 2028 and integration of a domestic engine in the 2030s. Strong export growth goals were also highlighted.

Successfully tested at Gaziantep Airport, Türkiye’s National Surveillance Radar enhances airspace safety and reduces foreign dependency. The system can track up to 1,000 aircraft simultaneously.

Defense companies traded on Borsa Istanbul delivered strong returns in 2024. Altınay Defense Technologies led the rally with a 133.5% increase, while ASELSAN gained 61.5%.

Developed by Altınay Defense Technologies, Turkey’s new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are set to join the national inventory in 2025, with strong export potential.