Turkey’s defense manufacturer MKE AŞ is investing 2 billion Turkish lira to establish a defense production facility in Samsun’s Çarşamba district. The project aims to enhance local employment and strengthen Turkey’s indigenous defense capabilities.

MKE is developing a family of short-, medium-, and long-range loitering munitions, with first tests scheduled for March. The 105mm BORAN howitzer will also be integrated onto 4x4 vehicles.

The Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) revealed Turkey’s top defense and aviation exporters for 2024. Baykar topped the list with $1.8 billion in exports.

MKE’s Çankırı Weapons Factory strengthens its role in Turkey’s defense industry with modernization, enhancing both production capacity and technological infrastructure.

The Altay main battle tank is equipped with domestically produced MKE weapons and ammunition, featuring a 120 mm L/55 gun that delivers greater firepower and durability.

The Turkish Armed Forces received the first delivery of 105 mm BORAN howitzers, featuring high mobility, rapid deployment, and a 17 km range.

The domestically developed 76/62 mm National Naval Gun completed land tests and was integrated onto TCG Beykoz for upcoming port and sea trials.

Türkiye’s first variable-caliber sniper rifle, the KN-12, has successfully passed NATO-standard tests and will enter the Turkish Armed Forces inventory this month.