Minister of National Defense Güler: “Our aviation defense industry has become the pride of our country”

Stating that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye is one of the important actors of regional and global security with its strong army, advanced defense industry capabilities and responsibilities undertaken in the international arena, Güler said, "Our glorious army is the strongest guarantee of our country's security and deterrence with its deep-rooted military tradition, high operational capability, trained human resources and developing technological capacity." he said. Güler said that the Air Force, one of the most important elements of this force, the indomitable protector of the "Sky Homeland", continues to be a source of pride for the nation with the critical missions it undertakes, its high level of preparation and the activities it carries out successfully. Pointing out that the Air Force undertakes important responsibilities in a wide range of areas, from the security of airspace to the support of land and sea elements, from air defense missions to international operations and exercises, Güler said:

"IT IS A SOURCE OF PRIDE THAT THIS JOURNEY, WHICH STARTED A CENTURY AGO WITH LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES, IS CONTINUED WITH OUR NATIONAL ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES"

Reminding that the factory started its activities in 1926 as Eskişehir Aircraft Repair Shop, Güler said that the organization has pioneered the development of Turkish aviation for a century. Stating that the factory operates in a wide range of areas, from maintenance and repair of aircraft and engines to modernization and manufacturing of critical parts and systems, Güler continued as follows:

"It is a source of great pride for all of us that this journey, which started a century ago with limited resources, continues today with our advanced technology-based maintenance, repair, modernization and national engineering capabilities. On this occasion, I would like to express my gratitude to our devoted personnel, engineers, technicians, workers and managers at all levels who have contributed to the development of our 1st Air Maintenance Factory Directorate from its establishment to today; I remember with mercy and gratitude all our personnel who have passed away." Minister Güler said that the factory will continue to be Turkish in the future. He added that he believes that it will make significant contributions to the development of aviation, and that they will continue to increase the production and technical competencies of military factories and advance the national opportunities in the defense industry.