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enTurkish President discussed defense projects at the Executive Committee meeting
In Ankara, the Executive Committee of Turkey’s Defense Industry met under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The meeting, which lasted about 2.5 hours, discussed current achievements and future goals of the defense industry. The key project was «Steel Dome», developed for integration of multi-level air defense systems using artificial intelligence. This system will allow the creation of a common aerial image, its transmission to operational centres in real time and the provision of information to decision makers.
The following projects were also discussed:
- Development of air defence systems and missile systems
- Introduction of the national fighter KAAN
- Purchase and development of unmanned aerial vehicles Bayraktar TB3, AKINCI and AKSUNGUR
- Creation of unmanned aerial and naval vehicles, including swarm and kamikaze
- Space Capabilities Enhancement
- Improved situational awareness systems on land, in the air and at sea
- Development of radio electronic warfare
- Tank and fighter modernization
- Development of aircraft and marine engines.
The meeting resulted in the adoption of a project "Movement of national competences in the defense industry", aimed at developing competencies for creating technologically advanced products and systems. Turkey continues to strengthen its defense industry, ensuring national security and technological superiority.
