Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, ANKA III stayed airborne for 2 hours during its third test flight, reaching 160 knots and 10,000 feet altitude.

DARPA and Aurora Flight Sciences developed the X-65 prototype, an aircraft that maneuvers using pressurized air instead of traditional control surfaces, marking a new aviation era.

Held in Istanbul, SAHA EXPO presented Türkiye’s indigenous defense and space technologies—from unmanned systems to advanced electronics—to both industry experts and the public.

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.

Five advanced research projects in defense, aviation and space technologies will be formalized under the Researcher Training Program for the Defense Industry (SAYP). The projects, carried out jointly by TAI, Gazi University and METU, aim to develop critical technologies and train qualified researchers.