Science and technology in Turkey

The Turkish defense industry racked up impressive exports totaling $150 million to Tunisia at year's-end, the head of the country's Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) said on Dec. 24. 

Turkish defense giant Aselsan has signed a new agreement with Kazakhstan for its remotely operated stabilized weapon platform (SARP), boosting its operations in Central Asia, the firm said on April 20. 

The defense firm's remotely operated weapon platforms are installed in 20 different countries, it said in a press release.

A Turkish firm, supported by some other defense and technology firms, aims to deliver the first batch of domestically produced ventilators mid-April, said the country's industry and technology minister on April 3.

Turkish defense contractor Aselsan on Nov.1 installed new electro-optic systems in Istanbul and the Çanakkale straits to allow continuous monitoring of ship traffic.

Arts education will be affected by the recent decision of the Higher Education Board (YÖK) to halt special talent tests for entrance to 14 university programs, experts have warned.

Turkey's aerospace and technology festival, TEKNOFEST Istanbul will be held on Sept. 17-22.

Turkey has unveiled a life-sized mockup of its TF-X jet, a combat aircraft with several similarities to the American-built F-35 stealth fighter, the state-run Anadolou Agency reported on Monday.

Turkey has unveiled a life-sized mockup of its TF-X jet, a combat aircraft with several similarities to the American-built F-35 stealth fighter, the state-run Anadolou Agency reported on Monday.

The Turkish Aerospace, TUSAŞ, will display for the first time the one-to-one mock-up of a Turkish fighter aircraft at the International Paris Airshow, the company said in a statement.

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will participate at an international maritime and aerospace exhibition in Malaysia.