Rising star of defense industry: MSB R&D Center

Hosted in Istanbul, the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) brought together numerous defense and technology companies from both Türkiye and around the world. Despite all these developments, there was another stand that kept drawing attention—a special section showcasing products from the Ministry of National Defense's R&D Center. MSB R&D is actually one of those units whose name has been barely heard until now. The products on display had never been revealed to the public before. PROCESS COMPLETED IN 80% OF THE PRODUCTS The remaining 20% of the products have already completed laboratory testing. Field testing has reportedly begun for these as well. This indicates that these products, too, will be fully ready for operational use in the not-so-distant future. GAZAP, NEB, AND MORE One of the most widely shared test footage products in recent days, GAZAP, also bears the signature of the MSB R&D Center. It is essentially a 2,000-pound aerial bomb, part of the MK series. Inside, it contains nearly 10,000 fragments, which are rapidly dispersed upon detonation. All of these fragments are dispersed within a radius of approximately 1 kilometer, impacting everything within that area. Moreover, GAZAP incorporates a special and distinct material not commonly used in standard munitions. This enables it to generate a much stronger pressure effect than usual. COSTS WILL DROP, EMBARGO RISKS WILL BE ELIMINATED Of course, there's another side to the coin—cost. The munitions we're talking about are extremely expensive, and once expended, replacing them is quite challenging. WE'LL BE HEARING MORE ABOUT MSB R&D The products showcased for the first time at IDEF 2025, the weapons and systems put on display, and the brand-new platforms announced for development all seem set to continue sparking conversation in the period ahead…