Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat visited Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) to review national aviation projects. The ANKA III, HÜRJET, and KAAN platforms stood out during the visit.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the United Arab Emirates has expressed strong interest in Turkey’s KAAN National Combat Aircraft. He also revealed that discussions are underway for the joint development of a new air platform between TUSAŞ and the UAE.

Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), the T625 GÖKBEY Utility Helicopter has successfully completed low-altitude cold weather tests in Sweden’s Kiruna region, proving its capability to operate and maneuver even at -30°C.

Technical updates to Turkey’s KAAN and HÜRJET aircraft highlight the growing maturity of the country’s aerospace engineering, driven by real flight data and national design capability.

Donations to the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV) increased by 135% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The foundation channels all contributions to the Defense Industry Support Fund.

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.

Defense Industry Agency (SSB) President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün announced that the names of engineers martyred at TAI (TUSAŞ) will live on through three major R&D projects: ZAHİDE, ATAKAN, and CANBAZ.

Breaking export records in 2024, Turkey’s defense industry drew global attention as its indigenous products reached more than 180 countries worldwide.