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.

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.

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.

The updated Sanayileşme Portal by SSM now hosts 366 companies and 1,349 product entries, strengthening local participation and expanding Turkey’s defense supply chain.

TÜMOSAN General Manager Kurtuluş Öğün stated that the indigenous powerpack project for the ALTAY tank will elevate Turkey in diesel engine and transmission technologies.