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.

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

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.

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.