IDA Türkiye defense, aviation summit kicks off with focus on global expansion, civilian tech integration – Anadolu Ajansı

IDA Türkiye defense, aviation summit kicks off with focus on global expansion, civilian tech integration  Anadolu Ajansı

Industry leaders convene in Ankara to emphasize massive growth in Türkiye's defense industry, propose adapting successful domestic sourcing model in defense to accelerate civilian sectors, including healthcare and mass transit manufacturing Industry leaders convene in Ankara to emphasize massive growth in Türkiye's defense industry, propose adapting successful domestic sourcing model in defense to accelerate civilian sectors, including healthcare and mass transit manufacturing | Anadolu The IDA Türkiye Defense and Aviation Industrial Cooperation Days summit kicked off in Ankara on Wednesday, gathering global sector representatives to facilitate industry partnerships. The event was organized by the Ostim Defense and Aviation Cluster (OSSA), with support from the Turkish National Defense Ministry and the Defense Industries Agency (SSB).

Anadolu serves as its global communications partner. Ibrahim Yarsan, chair of OSSA, said at the event’s opening that the event has been rebranded since its 2013 launch to reflect its expanding global mission. He said the cluster currently includes 359 firms, most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that form the key supply chain powering major defense firms. “This event is not just a trade show but a business development gathering,” he said, noting that IDA has facilitated over 8,000 one-on-one business meetings over the years. “We’re taking it to the next phase, with the first step being IDA Spain,” he added. “We want Turkish