SSB’s Latest Launch: 14 New R&D Projects
14 new R&D projects were officially launched by the Presidency of Defense Industries, marking a significant step in meeting the needs of the armed forces. The projects were signed into action at a special ceremony attended by President of Defense Industries, Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, Turkish Armed Forces representatives, and various industry experts.
SSB President Görgün emphasized the importance of quickly industrializing and commercializing the technological knowledge acquired from universities and research centers. He believes that this will transform knowledge into economic and competitive power, thus driving the Turkish defense industry towards global leadership.
The collaboration involved in these projects is extensive, with thirteen contractors and subcontractors participating to reduce foreign dependency and increase the country’s R&D and technology competence. The projects cover a wide range of areas, including laser metal powder melting, ceramic matrix composites, nanomaterial pyrotechnics, underwater imaging, and more.
The list of R&D projects with signed contracts includes:
– Development of Laser Metal Powder Melting Process for Metal Matrix Composite Materials (AMETIST) Project
– Development of High Temperature Eutectic Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composites (EUTETIC) Project
– SiC Fiber and SiC Matrix Composite Development Phase-1 (SICİM) Project
– Development of Nanomaterial Pyrotechnics (NOVA) Project
– Development of Melt-Pourable Insensitive Explosive (LAV) Project
– Development of Binder-Catalyst Component for Composite Solid Fuels (KARBOSEN) Project
– Low Phase Noise Dielectric Resonator Oscillator Development (DRO) Project
– Low Phase Noise Crystal Oscillator Development (CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR) Project
– Underwater Synthetic Aperture Imaging Capability (SAS) Project
– YIG (Yttrium Iron Garnet) Filter Development Project
– Central Swarm UAV Development (SÜMER) Project
– Measurement of Factors Affecting Cognitive Workload and Evaluation with Artificial Intelligence (GENIUS 2.0) Project
– Field Programmable Integrated Circuit Development (ALP-EREN) Project
– Fake Image Detection Methods Development (CİNGÖZ) Project
The importance of these projects for the Turkish defense industry and the country as a whole cannot be overstated. The commitment to developing cutting-edge technology and creating national solutions is a testament to the vision of making Turkey a global leader in defense technology. With these new projects, the opportunity for growth and advancement in the industry is substantial.
