Baykar has finalized the acquisition of Italy’s historic aerospace firm Piaggio Aerospace, aiming to establish a strategic production and excellence hub in Europe.

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.

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.

Türkiye’s defense and aviation industry signed over $1 billion worth of contracts in the first month of 2025. The sector’s domestic production rate has reached 95 percent.

Successfully tested at Gaziantep Airport, Türkiye’s National Surveillance Radar enhances airspace safety and reduces foreign dependency. The system can track up to 1,000 aircraft simultaneously.

Eskişehir’s defense and aviation exports reached $436 million in 2023. With growing production capacity and high-tech investments, the city strengthens its global role.

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.