On February 24, 2026, HAVELSAN held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Simulator Production and Integration Facility at the HAB Aerospace and Aviation Specialized Organized Industrial Zone in Kahramankazan, Ankara, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance. The event coincided with the commissioning of the SANCAR Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle, and the inaugurations of the KAAN Technology Center at Turkish Aerospace Industries campus and the Naval Combat Management Systems Additional Facility.
The new facility, spanning 60,000 square meters, will employ around 600 personnel and produce over 30 simulators annually upon completion. It supports simultaneous integration of up to 16 Full Flight Simulators and serial production for air, land, and surface robotic and autonomous systems. Designed as Europe’s largest hub for simulation technologies, it advances HAVELSAN’s multi-purpose production capabilities.
During the visit, Erdoğan toured the Simulator Integration Hangar, receiving briefings from CEO Dr. Mehmet Akif Nacar on simulators for national platforms including GÖKBEY utility helicopter, HÜRJET jet trainer, and ALTAY tank, as well as civil full-flight models. HAVELSAN, with four decades in flight simulation, has delivered simulators for over 60 platforms, including its first CN-235 Full Flight Simulator for the Turkish Air Force, which logs over 2,500 training hours yearly.
The KAAN Technology Center focuses on system engineering and software for the KAAN fighter program. The Naval Combat Management Systems facility enhances integration for platforms using the ADVENT system, boosting network-enabled warfare compatibility. These developments underscore Türkiye’s push toward scalable defense infrastructure.