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Alparslan went on to share their objectives for of independent and indigenous high technology
IDEF 2021 and 2023: “Our dream for the future products and subsystems for Turkish Armed
is to demonstrate at IDEF 2021 and 2023 that we Forces and allied and friendly countries.
are a global brand when it comes to sonars, data
links and other works. What we have achieved to Operating in six primary areas – radar systems,
date has provided us the open road to lead us to perimeter surveillance systems, laser and
that point, to which our focus and enthusiasm electro-optic systems, communication systems,
is currently directed. As a shorter-term goal, underwater acoustic systems and platform
we would like to see MİLDAR and MİLSAR being simulators – Meteksan Defence is taking part in
showcased on actual platforms by IDEF 2021.” many of Turkey’s main platform projects, such as
those with focus on indigenous ship, helicopter
Meteksan Defence invites all visitors to its stand and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development.
number 322C, located in Hall 3. The company is also taking part in many critical
projects, including those into the development
Meteksan Defence of anti-tank and air defence missile systems.
Meteksan Defence was established in 2006, The main indigenous and national products
bringing together under a single roof the defence developed by Meteksan Defence include radar
and aerospace sector-related projects and systems for helicopters and UAVs; perimeter
activities of the high-tech companies operating surveillance radars; data links for tactical and
within Bilkent Holding. In line with the vision laid strategic missiles; sonar systems; underwater
out by the Presidency of Defence Industries, early warning and communication systems; and
the company continues its works in the defence training simulators.
and aerospace sector toward the development

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