- The project is part of the Defense Industries Industrial Participation Offset Support Program.
- Production will occur at ASPİLSAN Enerji's facility in Kayseri.
- The initiative focuses on domestic aviation battery cell production.
- The agreement supports Türkiye's localization in defense and aviation sectors.
Agreement Overview
Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) and ASPİLSAN Enerji have signed a cooperation agreement under the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) Industrial Participation and Offset Support Program. The agreement focuses on developing and producing aviation battery cells to increase the localization rate in Türkiye's aviation battery design and production.
Production and Localization
The production process will take place at ASPİLSAN Enerji's Battery Production Facility in Kayseri. This initiative aims to enhance Türkiye's localization efforts in the aviation and defense industries by using domestic capabilities to develop cells for critical defense, aviation, and space projects, primarily for air platforms.
Strategic Goals
The project aims to reduce Türkiye's dependence on foreign battery technologies and improve the country's competitiveness in energy storage solutions, particularly in aviation, defense, and space. The collaboration is expected to accelerate the development of domestic technologies, contributing to Türkiye's independent production capabilities and global competitiveness.
Statements from Key Figures
Defense Industry Agency President Prof. Haluk Görgün emphasized the importance of increasing domestic production capacity and strengthening the supply chain. TUSAŞ General Manager Dr. Mehmet Demiroğlu highlighted the agreement as a significant step towards Türkiye's independence in the defense and aviation sectors. ASPİLSAN Enerji General Manager Prof. Dr. Ahmet Turan Özdemir noted the strategic importance of producing high-quality cells using domestic capabilities.
