Samsun is becoming a new star in the defense industry.

While Turkey continues to strengthen its regional production network in the defense industry, Samsun is becoming a strategic center in this field. Leading brands of the Turkish defense industry, such as Machinery and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) and BAYKAR, are investing billions of lira in the city and constructing their production bases.

The Governor of Samsun, Orhan Tavlı, emphasized that these investments reinforce the city's identity as the “production center of the north.” The contributions of these projects to both the regional economy and the national defense industry will further strengthen Turkey's defense capabilities. In this context, the strategic location of Samsun is making it an attractive center for investors.

MKE, with its experience in the defense industry throughout its history, aims to increase local and national production capacity by expanding its production facilities in Samsun. Similarly, BAYKAR, as a pioneer in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and systems in Turkey, aims to create a center of innovation and technology with its investments here.

These investments not only support economic growth but also have significant potential for job creation. As a result of this process, many new job opportunities will arise in Samsun, improving the living standards of the local population. Thus, it is possible for Samsun to become an attractive center not only in the defense industry but also in other sectors.

The developments are also of great importance for making Turkey's defense industry more competitive internationally. Increasing local production capacity is seen as a critical step, especially in reducing foreign dependence. Experts believe that these investments will play an important role in line with Turkey's new objectives in the defense industry.