STM, one of the leading companies in Türkiye's defense industry, has marked an exceptional year in 2024 with groundbreaking achievements in national projects, international collaborations, and innovative technological developments. Here are the highlights of STM’s remarkable contributions in 2024:
Türkiye’s National Defence Projects Reach New Heights
- The first national frigate, TCG ISTANBUL, was delivered to the Turkish Navy, symbolizing a significant leap in Türkiye’s naval capabilities.
- TCG ISTANBUL conducted its maiden firing with Türkiye’s first indigenous vertical launch system, MİDLAS.
- TCG ÜTĞM. ARİF EKMEKÇİ, a logistic support ship, joined the Turkish Navy, enhancing operational flexibility.
- The TCG PİRİREİS, a Reis-class submarine in which STM played a key role, was successfully delivered, while TCG HIZIRREİS began sea trials, and TCG MURATREİS entered the dock outfitting phase.
- STM assumed the responsibility for system procurement and platform integration in the mid-life modernization of Gür-class submarines.
Breakthroughs in Technology and Cybersecurity
- Türkiye’s first indigenous fighter jet, KAAN, whose platform cybersecurity is overseen by STM, completed its maiden flight.
- STM delivered seven training aircraft to Eskişehir Technical University, advancing aviation training capabilities.
- STM earned three prestigious awards at the Cybersecurity Industry Summit, cementing its leadership in the field.
Global Collaborations and Export Milestones
- STM signed an agreement to develop two auxiliary oiler replenishment ships for the Portuguese Navy, marking Türkiye’s first naval platform export to an EU and NATO member.
- Under the LMS Batch-II Project, STM is designing and building three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy, with the steel-cutting ceremony held in 2024.
- The BOYGA Ammunition-Drop UAV was exported for the first time, expanding Türkiye’s UAV market footprint.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between STM and Karachi Shipyard for logistic support ships for the Royal Saudi Navy.
- STM was recognized as Türkiye’s top software exporter for its INTEL-FS2 Project supporting NATO’s intelligence infrastructure.
Innovative Indigenous Developments
- STM launched the autonomous underwater vehicle NETA and completed the pressure hull test production for the STM500, Türkiye’s first special operations and attack submarine.
- The localized CTD Probe System was developed for naval platforms and oceanographic research, while the KARGU Loitering Munition successfully hit its target with armor-piercing ammunition.
International Missions and Military Exercises
- The TCG KINALIADA Corvette, supported by STM, completed a 4.5-month voyage to Japan.
- STM technologies shone during key military exercises such as Sea Wolf 2024, EFES-2024, and Azerbaijan-Caucasus Eagle 2024, where UAV systems like KARGU demonstrated exceptional capabilities.
- STM actively participated in NATO exercises, including Locked Shields 2024 and CWIX 2024, with its simulation and cybersecurity solutions making a significant impact.
Active Participation in Global Events
- STM showcased cutting-edge technologies at nearly 100 domestic and international events, including SAHA EXPO and TEKNOFEST.
- Türkiye’s longest-running cybersecurity competition, STM CTF, celebrated its 10th anniversary, inspiring the next generation of innovators.
