Türkiye and Azerbaijan could enter a deeper phase of defense technology cooperation centered on autonomous systems, command and control, software, multi-domain operations and cybersecurity, with technology transfer also under discussion.

Speaking to AzerNEWS, HAVELSAN Vice President Şevket Ünal outlined the Turkish defense technology company’s vision for the next stage of cooperation with Azerbaijan, emphasizing that the relationship has developed considerably since HAVELSAN began operating in the country in 2020.

Asked whether concrete steps toward joint production and technology transfer could be expected and how Azerbaijan fits into HAVELSAN’s regional strategy, Ünal said years of cooperation have allowed the two sides to develop a better understanding of each other’s requirements and working methods.

“HAVELSAN has been operating in Azerbaijan since 2020. During this period, we have worked together on various projects. Therefore, today we are at a point where we understand each other, the requirements and the way we work much better. In the coming period, we are looking at the areas in which we can take this cooperation further,” Ünal told AzerNews.

Autonomous systems emerge as key area

HAVELSAN has spent approximately seven years working on unmanned ground, aerial and maritime vehicles. According to Ünal, the importance of this work extends beyond the platforms themselves and encompasses the engineering expertise and research and development capabilities accumulated during that period.

“Autonomous systems are among the leading areas. HAVELSAN has been working on unmanned ground, aerial and maritime vehicles for approximately seven years. Here, we are talking not only about the platforms that have emerged, but also about the substantial engineering and R&D expertise accumulated over the years,” he said.

HAVELSAN is now discussing how some of this expertise could be shared with Azerbaijan, particularly in the fields of unmanned ground and aerial vehicles.

“We are now discussing how we can share this expertise with Azerbaijan, particularly in unmanned ground and aerial vehicles. Technology transfer to Azerbaijan is also among the issues we are discussing,” Ünal said.

He stressed, however, that these discussions have not........

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