Turkish solutions to Europe's security concerns

SYS Group, a leading player in the Turkish defense industry, continues to make a name for itself in the international arena with its high-tech security solutions that respond to current threats. SYS Group's leading companies, CANiK, UNIROBOTICS, and AEI Systems, will be exhibiting at MSPO 2025 in Poland, the largest defense fair in Eastern Europe, a growing activity in the global defense industry. The fair, which will be held in Kielce from September 2-5, will bring together numerous defense companies, professionals, and decision-makers from Europe, Asia, and the US, as well as NATO member countries.
Poland holds strategic importance due to its critical location on NATO's eastern flank. Poland's increased defense investments, along with the strengthening of NATO's eastern border following the Russia-Ukraine war, have made the fair even more important in recent years.
Poland has emerged as one of the fastest-growing countries in Europe in terms of defense spending in recent years. Its defense budget, which was $38 billion in 2024, rose to $48.7 billion in 2025. Poland allocates 4.7 percent of its gross domestic product to defense. This figure, which is well above NATO standards, makes Poland a critical market for SYS Group.
SYS Group positions Poland as one of its priority markets, given its role within NATO and its growing defense budget. Therefore, SYS Group will be strongly participating in the fair with its CANiK, UNIROBOTICS, AEI Systems, and MECANiK companies.
SYS Group is a globally recognized manufacturer of medium-caliber artillery systems and remote-controlled weapon systems (RCWS). It is also the world's largest producer of 12.7x99 mm heavy machine guns. The group offers not only weapon systems but also integration solutions, fire control technologies, and platform-compatible solutions, providing customers with end-to-end systems.
SYS Group will bring its 30x113 mm medium-caliber gun concept, which has recently attracted considerable attention, to MSPO 2025. The VENOM LR, the centerpiece of this concept, is among the most notable products at the fair, boasting low recoil, an adjustable rate of fire, and a lightweight and compact design. The VENOM LR stands out with its superior integration capabilities, particularly with modern armored vehicles, naval, and air platforms.
SYS Group's presence at MSPO won't be limited to B2G (business-to-government) defense collaborations. The group also aims to increase its presence in civilian sales. Sport shooting and professional pistols developed under the CANiK brand will also be featured at the fair.
SYS Group - CANiK General Manager Cahit Utku Aral evaluated the participation in MSPO as follows:
Poland, with its strategic location, role within NATO, and rapidly increasing defense investments, is a priority market for CANiK and its affiliated SYS Group companies. We are proud to showcase our strength at the MSPO fair with both our medium-caliber solutions and our 12.7x99 mm heavy machine guns, the world's largest production capacity. As SYS Group, we are one of the few companies in the world that can offer not only weapon systems but also their integration and fire control solutions. Therefore, with growing defense investments in Poland, we are ready to assume an even more active role in the region. We will have a busy agenda at MSPO to undertake new responsibilities in Poland, Europe, and NATO countries with technologies that provide confidence against current threats. We will represent the Turkish defense industry in the best possible way at this fair and leave with new collaborations.
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Reporter: News Center
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