The Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) hosted an exhibition in Şanlıurfa featuring four indigenous autonomous systems: KILIÇ 200 (airborne), DERİNGÖZ 300 (underwater), SÜPER ŞİMŞEK (rapid-response platform), and KARGU (logistics vehicle). The event underscored Turkey’s progress in developing and fielding homegrown defense technologies through coordinated efforts across the defense industry ecosystem.
Why it matters
- Demonstrates operational viability of domestically produced autonomous systems across air, sea, and land domains.
- Highlights effective coordination within Turkey’s defense industry ecosystem to transition projects from development to field exhibition.
- Reflects growing self-reliance in critical defense technologies, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
- Showcases integration of research, development, and production capabilities across Turkish defense firms and institutions.
The systems displayed represent advancements in autonomy, endurance, and mission-specific functionality, with KILIÇ 200 designed for surveillance and reconnaissance, DERİNGÖZ 300 for underwater inspection and mine countermeasures, SÜPER ŞİMŞEK for rapid deployment in crisis scenarios, and KARGU for autonomous logistics support in forward areas.
Why it matters for Turkey
For Turkey, this exhibition reinforces the strategic priority of achieving technological sovereignty in defense. By advancing autonomous systems through indigenous R&D and production, Turkey strengthens its military resilience, enhances operational flexibility, and positions itself as a growing exporter of defense technology. The SSB’s role in aligning industry, academia, and military end-users ensures that such innovations meet national security requirements while building long-term industrial capacity.
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