Strategic Defense Cooperation Signed in Paris: Forces Joined for IDA Events

Eurosatory, one of the world's most prestigious defense industry exhibitions held in Paris, France, hosted the signing ceremonies of strategic cooperation agreements between Turkish and Spanish institutions. Held at the booth of the Secretariat of Defence Industries of the Republic of Türkiye (SSB), the signing ceremonies finalized a mutual commitment to act jointly for the upcoming "IDA Defense and Aerospace Industrial Cooperation Days," strengthening the industrial partnership between the two nations.

The ceremony took place at the SSB booth with the participation of a wide delegation, observed by Mr. Gökhan Uçar, Vice President of the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB). The signatures exchanged lay the strategic foundation for major upcoming organizations in Ankara and Valencia.

First Protocol Signed Between the Organizers

The first protocol within the scope of the ceremony was signed between the leading institutions undertaking the organization of the events. The signatures, exchanged by Erdal Usta, General Manager of NGF Fuarcılık A.Ş., and Mariano Clemente, General Manager of Feria Valencia, aim to combine the exhibition and organizational expertise of both countries.

Memorandum of Understanding for Sectoral Alliance

The second protocol of the day was recorded as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate regional and sectoral cooperation to the highest level. This strategic agreement was signed between İbrahim Yarsan, Chairman of the Board of OSTİM Defense and Aviation Cluster (OSSA), and Felipe Carrasco, Deputy Minister of Industry and Government Secretary of the Valencia Government. The agreement aims to accelerate the integration of defense SMEs and prime contractors from both nations.

Joint Vision for 2026 Ankara and 2027 Valencia

Under the signed protocols, the parties strongly emphasized their mutual intent to act jointly for two major upcoming defense and aerospace events. Accordingly, the first major outcome of this cooperation will be the "IDA Türkiye Defense and Aerospace Industrial Cooperation Days," to be held in Ankara on October 14-16, 2026. The second phase of this strategic partnership will continue with the "IDA Spain Defense and Aerospace Cooperation Days," to be held in Valencia on September 22-24, 2027.

The signatures exchanged in Paris once again demonstrate the strong commitment of both countries' defense and aerospace ecosystems to increasing market share, technology transfer, and joint production capabilities.