DEFENSE NEWS - Signing of 23 new research and development projects - 24.02.2025

February 24, 2025

DEFENSE NEWS - Signing of 23 new research and development projects - 24.02.2025

Launched in 2024, 23 new research and development projects were signed on January 29, 2025, at the Presidency of Defense Industries in Ankara:


1. BADE Project – Development of detection and identification technologies for biological warfare agents (Biyolojik Harp Maddeleri İçin Tespit ve Teşhis Teknolojilerinin Geliştirilmesi).


2. İZ Project – Development of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy technology (Yüzey Artırımlı Raman Spektroskopisi Teknolojisi Geliştirilmesi).


3. TORR Project – Development of detection technology based on high-pressure mass spectrometry (Yüksek Basınçlı Kütle Spektroskopisi Temelli Tespit Teknolojisi Geliştirilmesi).


4. KAPTAN Project – Closed-area communication in an ad hoc network within a swarm (Kapalı Alanda Sürü ile Tasarsız Haberleşme).


5. YANKI Project – Development of a jamming code based on laser beam reflection (Lazer Geri Yansıması ile Karıştırma Kodu Geliştirme).


6. BİLRAD Project – Development of AI-based cognitive radar detection algorithms (Yapay Zekâ Tabanlı Bilişsel Radar Tespit Algoritmaları Geliştirilmesi).


7. BERAY Project – Mitigation of disruptive effects in RF receivers and radar emission analysis using artificial intelligence (Yapay Zekâ ile RF Almaçlarda Bozucu Etkileri Giderme ve Radar Yayınları Ayrıştırma).


8. TORAMAN Project – Acquisition of joint swarm capability (Müşterek Sürü Yeteneğinin Kazanılması).


9. CANBAZ Project – Development of hybrid missile guidance systems based on deep reinforcement learning (Derin Pekiştirmeli Öğrenme Tabanlı Hibrit Füze Güdüm Sistemlerinin Geliştirilmesi).


10. ATAKAN Project – Learning-based multidimensional allocation for high-density multiple target tracking environments (Yüksek Yoğunluklu Çoklu Hedef Takip Ortamları için Öğrenme Tabanlı Çok Boyutlu Atama).


11. KURMAY ZEKÂ Project – Intelligent intelligence assistant system (Akıllı İstihbarat Asistan Sistemi).


12. BAYKUŞ Project – Development of ground surveillance, detection, and aerial tracking capability using coaxial drones (Koaksiyel İHA ile Yerden Gözetleme, Tespit ve Havadan Takip Kabiliyeti Geliştirilmesi).


13. HIZIR-NET Project – AI-supported situational awareness system for emergencies and natural disasters (Afet ve Acil Durumlar İçin Yapay Zekâ Destekli Durumsal Farkındalık Sistemi).


14. KALKAN Project – Thermal protection material (Termal Koruma Malzemesi).


15. EGE Project – Development of graphene-based flexible electrode materials (Grafen Esaslı Esnek Elektrot Malzemelerin Geliştirilmesi).


16. ZAHİDE Project – Development of self-replicating/self-healing nano/micro material technologies (Kendini Kopyalayabilen/Onarabilen Nano/Mikro Malzeme Teknolojilerinin Geliştirilmesi).


17. SOĞUK ATOM Project – Cold atom-based inertial sensors (Soğuk Atom Tabanlı Ataletsel Sensör Geliştirilmesi).


18. GÜNEŞ Project – Development of a Rubidium atomic clock (Rubidyum (Rb) Atomik Saat Geliştirilmesi).


19. MORS Project – Modular shareable navigation system (Modüler Ortaklanabilir Navigasyon Sistemi).


20. DHL Project – Development of a Doppler speed log (Doppler Hız Logu Geliştirilmesi).


21. SATES Project – Development of a real-time seismic and acoustic detection device (Sismik Akustik Canlı Tespit Cihazı Geliştirilmesi).


22. DETAM Project – Development and application of a search coil magnetometer and a fluxgate magnetometer for early earthquake detection (Deprem Erken Tespiti İçin Arama Bobini Manyetometresi ve Fluxgate Manyetometre Geliştirilmesi ve Uygulaması).


23. EGS Project – Debris imaging system (Enkaz Görüntüleme Sistemi).


Some of these projects are part of the "Broad Area R&D Calls" (Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı Ar-Ge Geniş Alan (SAGA) Çağrıları) issued by the Presidency of Defense Industries, aimed at addressing identified tactical and technical needs based on academic research. Studies and analyses conducted under SAGA remain theoretical and do not involve the manufacturing of physical products or prototypes.


Notably, three projects—ZAHİDE, ATAKAN, and CANBAZ—were named in tribute to the victims of the PKK terrorist attack on October 23, 2024, targeting Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facilities.



Article written by Patrice MOYEUVRE, General Officer in 2s of the French Air and Space Force, researcher at IRIS and Director of defense and security projects within Advantis.

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