Turkish defense firm Canik aims to foster new partnerships at expo in Azerbaijan

By Sibel Morrow

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish defense manufacturer Canik said Tuesday that it is looking to form new partnerships at the Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (ADEX-2024).

Along with AEI Systems and Unirobotics, which are also part of the Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) group, Canik is exhibiting its products at the three-day expo, which began Tuesday and ends Thursday. This includes the Canik M2 QCB heavy machine gun, which is currently in active service with the Azerbaijani Navy and measures 12.7x99 mm.

The company's other models, such as the Canik M2F and Canik M3, have also attracted significant interest from attendees.

In addition, the event will highlight the inventive solutions of AEI Systems' low-recoil VENOM LR medium-caliber cannon and the high-tech Remote-Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) developed by Unirobotics.

The exhibition also allows Canik to interact with possible partners to expand military cooperation in the region and present its state-of-the-art products to both regional and international markets.

Didem Aral, the board member of Canik responsible for foreign trade, emphasized Azerbaijan’s strategic importance, saying the company is taking steps to deepen cooperation.

“We are committed to providing high-quality and reliable products to meet Azerbaijan’s defense needs,” Aral said, noting that the use of Canik’s products, particularly the M2 QCB, by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces reflects the strength of the bilateral defense relationship.

Aral sees ADEX-2024 as an opportunity to not only enhance existing ties but also to establish new strategic partnerships.

“With our proven solutions across different regions, we aim to represent both Canik and Türkiye’s defense industry capabilities and take on new responsibilities. We strive to increase the high satisfaction we have achieved in Azerbaijan with new products,” she added, reiterating the company’s commitment to becoming a trusted name in the global defense sector.