Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii Anonim Şirketi (TUSAŞ) is a Turkish aerospace and defense manufacturer engaged in the design, development, production, and support of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and space-related platforms. Its activities span airframe engineering, systems integration, testing, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for military and civil applications.
Relevant to the chemicals and materials sector, TUSAŞ is a significant user and developer of advanced composites and related chemistries for lightweight structures, including high-performance polymers, resins, adhesives, sealants, coatings, and thermal/acoustic protection materials. The company operates composite manufacturing and R&D capabilities and collaborates with suppliers and research bodies on materials science, surface treatments, and energy storage technologies tailored to aerospace and defense requirements.
The agreement aims to boost local production of aviation batteries, reducing foreign reliance and enhancing Türkiye's defense and aviation competitiveness.
