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Artificial intelligence

Turkey Plans to Establish a National Artificial Intelligence Council and an Office to Monitor Implementation

Turkey plans to activate a National Artificial Intelligence Council chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, along with a Program Office to monitor the National Action Plan for 2026–2030. The proposed framework includes a transparency portal and an ethics council, while supervisory and sanctioning powers would remain with sectoral regulatory authorities.

2026-08-27

Energy and Green Technologies

Bingöl University Transforms Rocky Land into Orchards Using Smart Irrigation and Solar Power

Bingöl University in Turkey has begun converting 30 decares of rocky, unused land into an experimental orchard containing 20 fruit species, using a smart irrigation system powered by solar energy. The system measures soil moisture and activates irrigation automatically, while a study of the trees’ suitability to local conditions will continue for approximately three years.

2026-08-26

Artificial intelligence

Turkey Launches the “Artificial Intelligence Fast Track” to Accelerate Innovation Protection

Turkey intends to operate the “Artificial Intelligence Fast Track” within TÜRKPATENT to accelerate the examination of industrial property applications related to artificial intelligence technologies within one year. This coincides with the preparation of risk-based, tiered regulatory obligations, including algorithmic impact assessments and model cards for high-impact systems.

2026-08-26

Artificial intelligence

Text2Test Turns Software Test Descriptions into Executable Text with AI

The Turkish startup Text2Test offers a platform that transforms natural-language descriptions of application behavior into automated tests running on real browsers, while connecting sources such as Jira, Figma, GitHub and OpenAPI. The company raised $495,000 in a bridge round that has not yet closed, and currently serves customers in the banking and insurance sectors.

2026-08-25

Technologies

TUSAŞ Increases the Pace of KAAN and HÜRJET Testing as New Prototypes Near Flight

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the KAAN and HÜRJET programs will enter an intensive testing phase as additional prototypes are prepared for flight. Plans include beginning HÜRJET deliveries to the Turkish Air Force in 2027 and to Spain in 2028, while the program aims to test a domestically produced engine for KAAN in 2032.

2026-08-23

Technology Companies

ASELSAN Announces €60 Million Investment to Accelerate the Development and Production of Naval Systems

Ahmet Akyol, General Manager of ASELSAN, said the company has begun establishing three facilities and two testing centers with an additional investment of €60 million, with the aim of accelerating the development and production of weapons and sensors for naval systems. The plans include an artificial intelligence and data-processing center and a submarine systems integration facility.

2026-08-22

Medical Technologies

Turkcell Performs Remote Robotic Surgery via 5G and Network Slicing Technology

Turkcell conducted a remote robotic surgery demonstration between the Turkish ship TCG Anadolu and Kocaeli University, using a 5G network and network slicing technology to isolate data traffic and provide a secure, real-time connection. The company says the demonstration made the ship the first military naval vessel of its kind among Mediterranean countries to have a robotic surgery infrastructure.

2026-08-22

Medical Technologies

Turkey Tests Remote Robotic Surgery Aboard the TCG Anadolu via 5G

Turkey tested, aboard the military vessel TCG Anadolu, a robotic surgery system based on a 5G connection and guidance from physicians at Kocaeli University, as part of a project aimed at developing remote surgery at sea. The current trial was limited to an organ model and recorded a response time of approximately 135 milliseconds.

2026-08-21

Technologies

Integration of the MKE TOLGA Close-Range Air Defense System on the Turkish TCG Beykoz

Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi announced the integration of the stabilized, mounted version of MKE TOLGA on the TCG Beykoz, with preparations underway to test a twin-barrel version the following month. The system is intended to counter drones and small suicide maritime threats that conventional ship systems may fail to detect.

2026-08-21

Artificial intelligence

Türkiye Plans to Equip Its National Submarine with Artificial Intelligence Capabilities

HAVELSAN is working to integrate the AI-supported ADVENT MÜREN combat management system into Türkiye’s national submarine project MİLDEN, alongside the development of control, navigation, and simulation systems. The plans also include integrating domestically developed missile and torpedo systems and developing unmanned vehicles for underwater operations.

2026-08-21

Technologies

Development of a Turkish Sonar for High-Precision Imaging of Underwater Targets

A team from OSTİM Technical University, with support from KOSGEB, developed a locally produced sonar system to locate underwater targets and image the beds of bodies of water, testing it at depths of up to 60 meters. The team has produced six units, five of which were delivered to AFAD for use in search-and-rescue operations.

2026-08-21

Robotics and Automation

FNSS Unveils the İ-ZAHA Multirole Unmanned Amphibious Vehicle

FNSS unveiled the İ-ZAHA unmanned amphibious vehicle in Turkey during the TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan event. Designed to operate autonomously or by remote control, it can perform 10 missions using interchangeable payload modules. It weighs 8 tons and reaches speeds of 7 knots in water and 70 kilometers per hour on land.

2026-08-20

Medical Technologies

Turkish Project Develops Portable Diagnosis for Vertigo and Balance Disorders

Specialists from Kocaeli and Kahramanmaraş are developing two portable systems to analyze eye and head movements using a mobile phone or laptop, with the aim of facilitating examinations for vertigo and balance disorders outside specialized balance laboratories. The projects are still in the clinical study phase.

2026-08-19

Artificial intelligence

Full Enrollment in Artificial Intelligence Programs in Turkish University Choices

The president of the Artificial Intelligence Policy Association in Turkey said that artificial intelligence programs recorded 100% enrollment in the 2026 seat allocation results, considering this an indication that young people recognize the technology’s impact on professions and the economy. The results coincide with government plans to expand artificial intelligence education and prepare qualified professionals.

2026-08-18

Artificial intelligence

Türkiye Puts Its 2026–2030 Artificial Intelligence Plan into Effect with Targets Including $10 Billion in Investments

Türkiye’s Artificial Intelligence Plan for 2026–2030 took effect after its publication in the Official Gazette. It includes targets to train 5 million people, increase data center capacity to 1 gigawatt, and stimulate more than $10 billion in investments.

2026-08-18

Electric Cars

Hyundai Opens Orders for the Electric IONIQ 3 at a Price Starting at Around $30,000

Hyundai has begun accepting orders for the IONIQ 3 in the United Kingdom and Europe, with an approximate starting price of £22,245 for the entry-level version. The car offers two battery options with a range of up to 308 miles according to the WLTP standard, and is expected to reach showrooms in late September 2026.

2026-08-17

Artificial intelligence

HAVELSAN Launches ORION Platform to Prepare Institutional Data for AI Applications

ORION, developed by HAVELSAN for big data management, is ready to help organizations consolidate and manage their data within their own infrastructure and prepare it for analytics and artificial intelligence applications. The platform will first be used in a project to digitize Turkey’s written, oral, and visual linguistic heritage in cooperation with the Turkish Language Association.

2026-08-16