Turkey’s defense industry achieved major milestones in 2019, advancing air, land, naval, missile and electronic systems while strengthening the operational capabilities of national security forces.

Twenty Turkish defense companies are participating in Kuwait’s Gulf Defense and Aerospace Exhibition to explore new export channels and deepen regional cooperation.

Anadolu Defence showcased its locally engineered “Seyit” military truck family for the first time at IDEF 2019. The vehicles stand out with high localization levels and rugged designs for harsh conditions.

Turkey signed a mass-production contract with BMC for 250 Altay main battle tanks, including lifecycle support and technology center establishment. First delivery is expected in 18 months.

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.

The ASELSAN-produced MİLKAR-5A5 Convoy Protection System has been integrated into Kirpi armored vehicles, entering the Turkish Armed Forces inventory with advanced protection capabilities.

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.