Strong Turkish Defense Industry: Winter Exercise-2025
In recent years, the Turkish defense industry has gained great momentum with domestic and national production. The Martyr Fortification Staff Sergeant İlhan Hamlı Shooting and Exercise Area in Kars Winter Exercise-2025, stands out as one of the most concrete examples of this development. This exercise is not only a military event, but also a show of power for the Turkish defense industry. The exercise, led by the 14th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Command, was carried out with the participation of 16 Turkish defense industry companies and 2 institutions. Defense Industry Exhibition supported by.
Defense Industry Exhibition: Innovations and Developments
Many systems introduced for the first time at the exhibition will be used in the live fire section of the exercise. This exhibition aims to strengthen the position of the Turkish defense industry in the international arena by showcasing its capabilities to the participating countries. A wide range of products are on display, from UAVs to helicopters, from warships to ammunition, electronic warfare and radar systems..
MKE-408: New Generation Sniper Rifle
One of the products that attracted attention at the exhibition was the one produced by the Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE) MKE-408 sniper rifle. This rifle was designed to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces and modern armies. Among its features, it stands out with its 736,6 mm barrel length and 1410 mm total length. The MKE-10,36, which has a 77 mm x 408 caliber capability, can successfully hit targets from 2 meters with its adjustable trigger system. This rifle was met with great interest by students and participants.
E-LAND: Electric Hybrid Drive System
Another innovation introduced at the exhibition was E-LAND electric hybrid drive system off-road vehicle. Engineer Muhammed Furkan Dalkılınç detailed the features of the vehicle. The electric off-road vehicle works with the electric hybrid system of the Land Rover 110 model. The vehicle has a total of 107,5 kilowatt-hour battery pack and thus offers a range of 400 kilometers. E-ARAZİ, which can reach a speed of 150 kilometers / hour, can operate silently in off-road conditions and is equipped with a 360-degree camera system.
Interest of Students and Youth
Students visiting the exhibition expressed their interest in the domestic and national defense industry. Zara Kaya, one of the students, said that she visited the exhibition and was very happy to see the domestically produced weapons. It is obvious that such events increase the motivation of the youth and reinforce the feeling of serving the country. Raising awareness in this area is an important step that will contribute to the development of the Turkish defense industry in the future.
Institutional Support and Collaborations
This event, held with the support of the Governorship and various institutions, is extremely important for the future of the Turkish defense industry. Raising awareness among students and promoting local and national products It offers a great opportunity for the youth. The participation of educational institutions in such events allows young people to follow developments in technology and defense. The promotion of national and local products is also of critical importance for national security.
Future Strategies
The Turkish defense industry is expected to grow even stronger in the coming years. Equipped with new generation products and systems, the Turkish Armed Forces will reach a more competitive position in the international arena. Domestic production and R&D investments, will play a major role in this process. The defense industry is an important source of income for the country, not only in the military field but also in the economic sense.
As a result
Winter Exercise-2025 has revealed the strong structure and innovative products of the Turkish defense industry. Such events are not only a military show, but also serve the purpose of education and awareness. The future of the Turkish defense industry will be even brighter with the awareness of young people in this area. The continuation of increasing domestic and national products will further strengthen Turkey's national security.
