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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.

The Strategic Power of Global Synergy: SYS Group Crowns 2025 with Double Award Success

Transcending borders with its production and technology network, SYS Group crowns 2025 with two prestigious global awards.

SYS Group on Land and Navy: A Common Engineering Language Against Asymmetric Threats

From the Naval Security Conference hosted by the Turkish Armed Forces War Colleges to the Close Combat Symposium at the UK Defence Academy, SYS Group continues to demonstrate an engineering vision that seamlessly bridges domains and technologies.

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A Strong Step into Global Markets from MECANIK: Digitalization, Product Innovation, and Brand Vision

As of 2024, MECANIK accelerates its global growth with strong initiatives in digital transformation, product innovation, and expanded brand visibility.

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CANiK Counting Down to Mass Production in the U.S.

CANiK, one of the leading brands in the Turkish defence industry, is set to enhance its global market strength and establish a strategic example of Turkish-American cooperation with its newly established production facility in the U.S.

SYS Enters İSO 500, Cementing Its Place Among Türkiye’s Giants

CANiK, the flagship brand of SYS, achieved another milestone with the support of the synergy created with other group companies.

CANiK: Revolutionizing the Brazilian Arms Market

CANiK, a company founded in Türkiye in 1997, has made a name for itself in the Brazilian arms market with its revolutionary products.

CANiK to Make Waves in 2024 Across the Globe

CANiK and its sibling companies under the Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) group are set to make a significant impact on the international stage.

UNIROBOTICS Provides Turrets for Land and Naval Platforms with the TRAKON RCWS Family

UNIROBOTICS, a subsidiary of Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS), continues to enhance the performance of medium-caliber weapon systems through engineering optimizations, providing stabilization and remote-control capabilities.

CANiK Launches a New Company for European Operations: CANiK Europe

Following its successful initiatives in the USA, CANiK is now targeting its European operations with the launch of a new entity based in France, CANiK Europe.

Target Transition in Sport Shooting

"Matches are won not just with rapid double taps, but through target transitions and fluidity,"

CANiK, Sets Its Sights on Gulf Countries with World Defense Show

ttending the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia between 4 and 8 February, SYS and its group companies showcased their latest products designed to meet their export targets.

"We Steadily Advance Towards the Future as Members of the CANiK Family"

In this issue of CANiK News, we are honored to feature two key figures united under CANiK, the flagship brand of Samsun Yurt Savunma, who contribute significantly to value creation in the Turkish defense and aerospace sector: Erdem Bayraktar and Gülay Hançer.

CANiK to Increase Global Market Share with Investments in the USA and Europe

Didem Aral, a Member of the Board responsible for Foreign Trade at CANiK, shared the company’s roadmap and strategies ort he European and American markets with CANiK News readers.

CANiK Debuts on the Silver Screen with CANiK TTI

CANiK unveiled the CANiK TTI Combat at the beginning of 2024. This special-design pistol, co-developed with TTI founder Taran Butler—who has trained many Hollywood celebrities for films like John Wick—was introduced at the SHOT Show, held from January 23 to 26.

SYS, Participating in Exhibitions Across Four Continents in 2023, Targets New Markets in 2024"

Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS), under its CANiK brand, participated in 13 international fairs across four continents in 2023, engaging with over 750,000 visitors.

CANiK Hosts AMAC Member Military Attachés in Samsun

In her presentation to the military attachés, Didem Aral highlighted CANiK’s status as one of the world's most important developers of defense technologies and shared solutions offered by SYS group companies, including CANiK.

CANiK ACADEMY Grows Its Training Exports

CANiK ACADEMY, renowned for its institutional training for military and law enforcement personnel, participated in the “International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance” (ICSPP) held in the United Kingdom.

Effective Firepower for Air, Land, and Sea Platforms: CANiK M3

CANiK initiated the development process for 12.7 mm heavy machine guns and successfully concluded the machine gun family with the introduction of CANiK M3.

Aeron Wecke's Outstanding Performance at the 2023 European Handgun Championships

South African shooter Aeron Wecke, representing the CANiK Africa team, achieved remarkable success in the Super Junior Production category at the European Handgun Championships organized by IPSC in Corinth, Greece, from September 18 to 30, 2023.

Turkish Defense Exports Poised for Sharp Increase with Medium-Caliber Cannons

CANiK has significantly enhanced its global standing by incorporating AEI Systems, one of the world's three manufacturers of medium-caliber cannons, in 2022.

CANiK’s Production Facilities Shine Globally with “ART of Defence” Documentary, Harmonizing Technology and Art

CANiK, a key player in the global defense and aviation industry, has achieved another milestone by introducing its primary production facilities in Samsun to the world through the documentary "ART of Defence.

Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) Group Companies Strengthen Türkiye with Defense Investments

In 2022, Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS), under its CANiK brand, became the first company to produce and qualify a 12.7x99 mm heavy machine gun in Türkiye.

CANiK Introduces Special Edition Pistol to Commemorate the 100th Year of the Republic: CANiK TP9 Elite Combat 1923

In celebration of the 100th year of the Republic, CANiK has unveiled a special edition handgun, the TP9 Elite Combat 1923.