The technical and engineering infrastructure of the National Combat Fighter Aircraft Kaan is provided by the UK-based BAE Systems.
Fatma Banu Dinçer, Türkiye Director of BAE Systems, expressed their focus on working with local industry to establish strong partnerships that would best serve the Turkish Armed Forces.
STM, Türkiye's first small-sized national submarine project, STM500, is preparing to begin block assemblies and aims to launch its first unmanned underwater autonomous vehicle next year.
STM General Manager Özgür Güleryüz emphasized that with the STM500, Türkiye has become one of the rare countries capable of designing and producing submarines in the world.
Sarsılmaz Silah Sanayi showcased the SARBOT, the first autonomous combat robot, at the fair, along with a 25mm land cannon, a 5.56mm machine gun, and a drone integrated with a weapon, which were the most prominent products of the year.
Aliş stated, "Of course, the most crucial aspect is that we now produce all of these ourselves. For instance, we manufacture the cannon of the ATAK helicopter, and at the same time, we develop its software alongside all the technological components. Software is the most critical aspect in these products. We are planning to expand the factory where we carry out the production. The demand is very high, and we are struggling to keep up."
Selçuk Bayraktar, Chairman of the Board and Technology Leader of Baykar, highlighted that Roketsan is the institution responsible for producing Türkiye's first smart ammunition. Bayraktar said, "We have been partners with Roketsan since 2014. With this synergy, we have managed to develop the most famous UAVs in the world. First, it was Bayraktar TB2, then Akıncı. Now, together, we are working on Kızılelma, Türkiye's first unmanned combat aircraft. Now, Türkiye has a vast family of smart ammunition and air defense and attack systems."
