SYS, Participating in Exhibitions Across Four Continents in 2023, Targets New Markets in 2024"

SYS, Participating in Exhibitions Across Four Continents in 2023, Targets New Markets in 2024"

Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS), under its CANiK brand, participated in 13 international fairs across four continents in 2023, engaging with over 750,000 visitors. Continuing its export successes in recent years, SYS exceeded its targets in 2023, increasing its exports by 70% in dollar terms to reach $133 million. In 2024, SYS aims to expand into new markets.

As a leading company in firearm manufacturing, SYS shone as a bright star in the industry throughout 2023. The company showcased its strength at the world's leading defense industry fairs. Didem Aral, a board member responsible for foreign trade at SYS, stated, "As a global Turkish brand, we proudly carry the strength of our country and the developments in the industry on our journey of continuous exports. We have set ambitious goals for 2024 as well. We will maintain a busy export schedule in the coming year."

Continuing Production with the Same Passion into the Second Century

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, SYS continues to surpass its set goals, according to Aral. "Turkey, which possesses one of the world's most powerful armies, continues to draw attention with its growth in the defense industry sector. We are fortunate that during 2023, we received similar accolades in every continent and country we visited. This motivates us to strive for even better. In the coming period, we will continue to expand our export chain into new markets. We concluded 2023 very productively for our industry and our company. We are ready to raise the bar even higher in 2024. In the new century of the Republic, we will continue to invest, produce, and serve with passion, excitement, and pride."

SYS made a significant impact at numerous major defense industry fairs worldwide, from the SHOT Show in Las Vegas to IDEF in Istanbul, Defense & Security 2023 in Bangkok, MILIPOL Paris 2023, DSEI 2023 in London, and EDEX 2023 in Cairo. In 2023, SYS participated in a total of 13 fairs across four continents, where it became a focal point, increasing its exports by 75% to $104 million. SYS welcomed over 750,000 visitors at these fairs.

Target for 14 Fairs in 2024

In 2024, SYS's fair calendar includes 14 events in countries such as the USA, Germany, Saudi Arabia, African nations, Malaysia, Bulgaria, France, Poland, Pakistan, and Turkey. From February 4-8, 2024, SYS will participate for the first time in the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia, seeking new export markets.

Highlights for SYS in 2023

SYS exported pistols, heavy machine guns, medium-caliber cannons, and remote-controlled weapon systems (RCWS) to allied and friendly nations around the world, marking several achievements in 2023. Among the notable developments for SYS and its group companies were:

• In December 2022, SYS acquired British AEI Systems, a leading company in medium-caliber cannon production. SYS also introduced the 30x113 mm VENOM LR, a critical product for naval, land, and air platforms, which is poised to further enhance Turkey's strength in modern weaponry in 2024.
• At IDEF’23, SYS unveiled the new version of Turkey's first and largest caliber national heavy machine gun, the CANiK M3, part of the CANiK M2 QCB family. The CANiK M3, with a firing rate of 1,100-1,200 rounds per minute, has completed its test and qualification process and will be effectively used on air, sea, and land platforms. It is set to further boost Turkey's defense industry exports in 2024.
• UNIROBOTICS delivered four TRAKON TARGAN RCWS to two offshore patrol vessels built under ASFAT as the main contractor. UNIROBOTICS’ TRAKON TARGAN, which includes the 12.7x99 mm CANiK M2 QCB heavy machine gun produced by SYS, is integrated with ADVENT SYS (Network Supported Data Integrated Combat Management System) aboard Turkish Naval Forces ships.
• SYS laid the foundation for its new headquarters in 2023, a $25 million project expected to be completed and operational by 2025. Once completed, the facility is anticipated to host over 4,000 visitors annually from both domestic and international locations. The new headquarters in Çekmeköy will also include special facilities for SYS’s visionary project, the CANiK ACADEMY. The project is being managed by Nebil Project Engineering.
• In 2023, SYS won two awards at the 2023 Industry Choice Awards (ICA), considered the Oscars of the firearm industry. SYS's CANiK SFx RIVAL-S was named "Handgun of the Year" for the fourth time, and the CANiK METE MC9 received the "Best Concealed Carry Handgun of the Year" award. SYS continues to be one of the top three exporters to the heart of the global arms industry in the USA, breaking its own award record.
• For the Republic's 100th anniversary, SYS produced a special series pistol, the CANiK TP9 Elite Combat 1923 edition. Produced in a limited edition of only 1923 units, this series represents a tribute to the thousands of years of history of a society and the centennial of its young and modern Republic era, heralding the successes the Republic is set to achieve in the next century.