Contents
11 articles
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
MANAGEMENT FLOOR
The Architect of the Global Growth Strategy: Production, Innovation and Sustainable Business Model
Mr. İsmet ARAL, Vice Chairman of the Board of Canik, discusses the global growth strategy of Canik companies, the achievements at SAHA and EFES 2026, and the vision behind Canik Store and the MECANIK lifestyle concept in this exclusive Canik NEWS interview.
ECOSYSTEM
Strategically Managing Trust and Corporate Agility
Haldun YANIK, Government Relations and Administrative Affairs Manager, discusses the corporate agility of Canik companies, strategic partnerships with security forces, and the foundation of trust built with international delegations in Canik NEWS.
COVER STORY
The New Rules of Asymmetric Warfare: Network-Centric Defence and Hard-Kill Architecture
As electronic warfare falls short against modern drone threats, Canik companies offer integrated hard-kill solutions. Discover the network-centric defence architecture and TRAKON 30's integration into unmanned platforms in Canik NEWS Issue 16.
BULLETIN
Canik’s Strategic Contribution to Türkiye–US Cooperation at the NATO Summit: The $100 Billion Target
Canik CEO C. Utku ARAL evaluates the defence industry goals discussed at the 2026 NATO Ankara Summit, the $100 billion trade target between Türkiye and the US, and the unmanned systems vision of Canik companies.
INTERVIEW
From Sensor to Barrel, From Europe to America: The Changing Face of Warfare and Canik’s New Era Strategy
Canik CEO C. Utku ARAL discusses integrated C-UAS solutions, the integration of medium-calibre cannons onto naval platforms, and the strategic expansion of Canik companies in the US market in this exclusive Canik NEWS interview.
CANiK ACADEMY
The Power of the Future: Technology, People, and Training
Canik ACADEMY Director Dr. İsmail DUT discusses the human factor at the core of technological transformation in the defense industry, the academy's 5th-anniversary vision, and new campus investments in this Canik NEWS article.
GLOBAL
The Greatest Power Is Sustainable Industrial Power
Canik Business Development and Marketing Manager Gençay GENÇER evaluates the strategic importance of sustainable industrial capacity, unmanned ground vehicles, and the multinational manufacturing power of Canik companies in the new era.
FROM DR. BLEDA
Closing the Odesa Gap: Air Defence and C-UAS with USVs
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bleda KURTDARCAN evaluates the next-generation air defence concept achieved through unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and the critical role of Canik companies in this new architecture in his latest article.
TACTICAL CORNER
Small Target, Big Gains: The Dot Torture Drill
Canik ACADEMY Firearms Instructor Taha Oğuzhan KAYMAK explains the 'Dot Torture Drill', a versatile training method designed to evaluate fundamental shooting skills and improve technique through small-target precision in Canik NEWS.
EXPORT
Driving Growth and Global Integration: The Future of AEI Systems
Mike LEACH, the new Managing Director of AEI Systems, discusses the expansion of UK manufacturing capabilities, the transition to two-shift production, and the strategic vision supported by UK Export Finance in Canik NEWS.
