Dinçer Batırbek, Head of the Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems Department at the Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM), stated that they value the industrialization ecosystem, adding, "OSTİM is one of our most important partners in this regard."
The Undersecretariat of Defense Industries (SSM) Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems Department met with members of the OSTİM Defense and Aerospace Cluster (OSSA). Defense industry experts were briefed on the activities carried out by OSSA.
OSTİM Chairman Orhan Aydın mentioned that they are taking SSM's industrialization policies and offset practices as examples in the civilian sector. Pointing out that the achievements that the country is proud of are carried out by SSM, Aydın said, "You are very important to us, your practices are our guide."
Stating that industrialization culture is a process, President Aydın emphasized that this culture exists within SSM, adding, "We are doing everything we can to include SMEs in the system. We will industrialize Turkey together."
“The industrialization ecosystem is important”
Dinçer Batırbek, Head of the Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems Department at SSM (Undersecretariat of Defense Industries), stated that they must develop subcontractors and SMEs through industrialization policies. Pointing to the ecosystem that includes not only main contractors but also subcontractors, Batırbek emphasized the importance of the industrialization ecosystem, saying, “OSTİM is one of our most important partners in this regard.”
OSSA Coordinator Hilal Ünal briefed the delegation on the work they have carried out and the capabilities of member SMEs.
Following the meeting, SSM experts visited OSSA member companies.