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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF DEFENCE
INDUSTRIES
human capitalof Turkey, it continues toincrease
Above all, the current situation in our region its activities in building a structure that enables
and disquieting instability reveals that the Turkey to use all its potential in related areas.
necessary extent of deterrence can only be We, as the Undersecretariat for Defence
achieved through a strong defence industry. Industries, are the assurance of a strong Turkey,
On our journey that we set off with the believe that we will achieve our goals by taking
main mission of development of a modern the necessary steps on the path of defence and
defence industry and modernization of security technologies in the international arena
Turkish Armed Forces, major steps have and will continue to work with all our strength to
been taken so far. ensure that the needs of the defense industry are
The Undersecretariat has laid the met at the highest level in the face of changing
foundations for the industry to create conditions in our country, our region and the
its own ecosystem by providing the world.
participation and support of our companies,
SMEs, research institutions and Universities. İsmail DEMİR, PhD.
In this context, by mobilizing the overall President of Defen ce Industries

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