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The TEKNOFEST Generation is a social concept used to describe young individuals in Türkiye who have shown intense participation in technology-focused activities centered around the TEKNOFEST Aviation, Space and Technology Festival, which has been held since 2018. This term has been expanded to encompass not only festival participants but also the younger generation engaged in production within engineering, science and technology fields, or those who have been directed toward or developed their i

MAR is a mobile air defense search radar developed by ASELSAN. It is designed to detect and track low-altitude aerial targets. It enhances the early warning and threat assessment capabilities of air defense systems. Operating in the X-band, the radar provides 3D target information and is particularly effective against UAVs, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft. Thanks to its high mobility, it can quickly adapt to tactical field conditions and be deployed in a short time. Utilizing advanced Activ

TEKNOFEST World Drone Cup is one of the best-known competitions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This event, held annually in Türkiye, brings together participants from around the world to compete with advanced UAVs. In the 21st century, where technology is rapidly evolving, such competitions test not only speed and maneuverability but also engineering knowledge and skills. By creating an environment where engineering, strategy, speed, and precision converge, the competition enables particip

World Engineering Day is an international observance celebrated annually on March 4. Declared by UNESCO’s 40th General Conference in 2019 under the name “World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development”, this day aims to raise awareness of the contributions of engineering to sustainable development and modern life. First observed in 2020, World Engineering Day has since been marked worldwide each March 4 with events and activities. Although its official name is lengthy, it is commonly referred

AKR is a high-precision fire control radar developed by ASELSAN, designed for integration with land and sea platforms. The system directs and locks onto targets for connected artillery systems, enabling accurate tracking of both stationary and moving targets.The radar was designed for use in naval platforms as a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS). On land platforms, it has been developed for integration onto tracked vehicles. AKR is capable of operating under high vibration and shock conditions and r

Tuva Cihangir Atasever (born 12 August 1992, Ankara) is a Turkish electrical and electronics engineer and the second person from Türkiye to travel to space. He completed his space mission on 8 June 2024 with a suborbital research flight aboard Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity, thereby earning the distinction of being the second person from Türkiye to reach space. Throughout his engineering career, Atasever has worked on defense and space projects. Before being selected for Türkiye’s astronaut program

SAHA EXPO is an international trade fair that brings together domestic and foreign companies active in the defense, aerospace, maritime, and space industries. Organized by SAHA Istanbul, the largest industrial cluster in Türkiye and Europe, the fair is conducted under the patronage of the Presidency and with the support of relevant ministries and public institutions, aiming to unite industry, academia, and the public sector on a single platform. During SAHA EXPO, the entire defense industry ecos