STM Defence Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. (STM), a key developer of indigenous and modern systems for Türkiye’s defence industry, has released a video summarising its achievements in 2025.
In its statement accompanying the video, STM said:
“We have left 2025 behind with our achievements and are entering our 35th year with strength. With our national engineering power and technologies proven in the field, we have completed another highly productive year. In 2026, the 35th year of STM, we will continue to strengthen our country’s defence and add new international successes.”
Key highlights from STM’s 2025 review
According to the video, STM’s major accomplishments in 2025 include:
MİLGEM Istif-Class Frigate Project:
The frigates TCG İzmir, TCG İzmit and TCG İçel were successfully launched.
Türkiye’s First National Fast Attack Craft:
Designed by STM, the country’s first indigenous fast attack craft was displayed for the first time at IDEF 2025, and its first block was laid down.
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle:
Sea trials began for STM NETA, Türkiye’s indigenous unmanned autonomous underwater vehicle.
Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HEGIDAS):
TCG Savarona Modernisation:
STM integrated its WECDIS Electronic Chart Display, Information and Tracking System into TCG Savarona, Atatürk’s spiritual legacy.
Unmanned Aerial Systems Deliveries:
New deliveries of the BOYGA munition-dropping UAV to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF).
Completion of domestic deliveries of the ALPAGU fixed-wing loitering munition.
Advanced Munition Tests:
ALPAGUT loitering munition completed a test launch from Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV.
KARGU FPV kamikaze drone was fielded with anti-personnel, armour-piercing warheads and fibre-optic cable guidance.
New UAV and Munition Systems:
STM unveiled the BOYGA-B multi-munition-capable UAV and the TUNGA smart munition for the first time at IDEF 2025.
TOGAN Reconnaissance UAV:
TOGAN systems equipped with KERKES technology were delivered to Turkish security forces.
Swarm Drone Capabilities:
KARGU swarm drone operations demonstrated advanced coordination capability.
An indigenously developed RF seeker was integrated into KARGU and deployed in the field.
Radar and Naval Projects:
New deliveries of the Through-the-Wall Radar system to the TAF.
Steel cutting for Portugal’s Replenishment and Logistics Support Ships carried out in Istanbul.
Keel-laying ceremonies held in Istanbul for three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Exports and Combat Validation:
Armour-piercing KARGU exported to multiple countries.
TCG İstanbul successfully hit all targets during live-fire tests.
TCG ÜTGM Arif Ekmekçi completed its mission with the Somalia Maritime Task Group.
Exercises and International Engagements:
Swarm drone and UAV systems successfully tested during Ateş Serbest 2025 Exercise.
BOYGA and KARGU achieved direct hits at the BAMEX Exhibition in Mali.
STM UAV systems completed a floating mine detection and neutralisation scenario at NATO Innovation Continuum 2025 – SHINE.
KARGU participated in Romania’s Dacia-2025 Exercise.
TOGAN was showcased at NATO’s major exercise Dynamic Mariner / Flotex 25 in Spain.
Tactical mini-UAV systems successfully engaged targets during Winter Exercise 2025.
International Outreach and Youth Engagement:
STM showcased its national technologies at international defence exhibitions and engaged with the TEKNOFEST generation in Istanbul, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and the Blue Homeland.
