
Şakir Zümre, a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur, played a decisive role in shaping Turkey’s modern defense industry during the first half of the 20th century and was the owner of the first private military arms and ammunition factory established during the Republic era. Family Origins, Birth and Educational Life Years in Varna Şakir Zümre’s real name was “Zümrezade Ahmet Şakir.” He was born in 1885 in Varna, Bulgaria. Varna, the city of his birth, was one of the centers with a dense Turk
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IDEF (International Defence Industry Fair) is a biennial international defence industry fair organized under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye and managed by the Foundation for Strengthening the Turkish Armed Forces (TSKGV). The TSKGV was established by Law No. 3388 dated 17 June 1987 and began operations with the aim of developing defence systems and supporting the Turkish Armed Forces. In accordance with a decision of the Board of Trustees dated 1992,
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Ahsen Karakaş

Rocket and missile systems are weapon systems of high strategic importance within modern defense industries, typically capable of reaching targets at long ranges and high speeds. Although both systems are based on similar technological principles, they differ functionally. Rockets are generally unguided, while missiles are guided systems capable of homing in on targets. Rocket is a propulsion vehicle that carries its own fuel and moves through thrust force along a predetermined trajectory. Rocke
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The Anduril YFQ-44, internally referred to as "Fury", is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) currently under development by Anduril Industries. The aircraft is one of the winning designs for Phase 1 of the United States Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program and is designed to enhance manned combat aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning, and the planned Next Generation Air Dominance fighter through manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) for air-to-air missions. Developme
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Skydagger Tactical Drones is a domestic defense industry drone company established in 2024. Leveraging its technical expertise in defense, the company produces engineering solutions with high added value. Focusing on interdisciplinary integration, Skydagger conducts system integration processes across multiple domains in a holistic manner.Skydagger, “Hakkımızda,” SkyDagger, erişim 15 Kasım 2025, https://www.skydagger.com/tr/about. ">【1】 Vision and Mission Skydagger’s vision is to deliver dron
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Unmanned systems are advancing as a force transforming modern warfare doctrines. Türkiye is one of the countries that have adapted early to this transformation and are generating countermeasures on the battlefield. The Presidency of Defence Industries has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under the “ALFA-2026 Artificial Intelligence, Quantum and Autonomous Systems Exercise”. This document serves as a call to identify the capabilities of companies operating in specific domains. The ALFA-2026
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Melih Gülova (1963, Bursa – 10 June 2007, Güçlükonak, Şırnak) was a martyred lieutenant colonel of the Turkish Land Forces. A graduate of the 135th class of the Army War College, Gülova served in various units across different regions of Türkiye throughout his career. In the final phase of his service, he was stationed as the logistics support commander of the Şırnak Akçay Brigade. He was killed in action during an attack in the Güçlükonak district of Şırnak on 10 June 2007.【1】 Life and Educatio
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Gökhan Güller

Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) is an integrated electronic system that provides complete digital control of gas turbine engines in modern aircraft. FADEC is a software-based control system that digitally monitors and manages all engine operating parameters to achieve optimal performance without requiring pilot intervention. This system real-time controls and regulates all processes necessary for engine operation including fuel injection, compressor and turbine geometry, ignition a
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CACAATSA (Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act), translated into Turkish as "Amerika'nın Hasımlarıyla Yaptırımlar Yoluyla Mücadele Etme Yasası", is a comprehensive sanctions law adopted by the US Congress in 2017. The law consolidates economic, financial, diplomatic, and defense-related sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North Korea under a single legal framework, establishing a permanent legal basis for US sanctions policy against these countries. Enacted on 2 August 2017 by th
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Zeynep Gül

In both popular culture and engineering culture in Türkiye, the issue of engines holds a special place. Whenever any vehicle powered by an engine is developed, one of the first questions that comes to mind is, “Is the engine domestic?” Whether it is a car, a tank, or an aircraft, this question inevitably arises. Although there are other critical components in such systems, it is intriguing that the first question people think of concerns the engine, and this warrants examination. A superficial l
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