Canik News
9. Issue May-June-July-August 2024

Contents

CANiK Met with Future Leaders at YTU Defense Industry Summit
NEWS

CANiK Met with Future Leaders at YTU Defense Industry Summit

he Defense Industry Summit, organized by the Yıldız Technical University (YTU) Defense Industry Technologies Community, took place on March 4 and 5 at the YTU Davutpaşa Campus Historical Turkish Bath, with CANiK as the main sponsor.

CANiK Employees Celebrate 23 April by Planting Trees
NEWS

CANiK Employees Celebrate 23 April by Planting Trees

Approximately 300 people including CANiK employees, executives, and their families participated in the event titled "CANiK Children Rooting for the Future," which was held in Samsun.

CANiK: Revolutionizing the Brazilian Arms Market
BULLETIN

CANiK: Revolutionizing the Brazilian Arms Market

CANiK, a company founded in Türkiye in 1997, has made a name for itself in the Brazilian arms market with its revolutionary products.

CANiK to Increase Global Market Share with Investments in the USA and Europe
BULLETIN

CANiK to Increase Global Market Share with Investments in the USA and Europe

Didem Aral, a Member of the Board responsible for Foreign Trade at CANiK, shared the company’s roadmap and strategies ort he European and American markets with CANiK News readers.

30x113 mm Compact Autocannons for Short Range Defense of the Warships
FROM DR. BLEDA

30x113 mm Compact Autocannons for Short Range Defense of the Warships

The events that occurred in the Black Sea over the last year, as well as in the Red Sea in the recent months, have highlighted the increasing threat of kamikaze drones (both air and surface) to warships of all sizes.

CANiK to Make Waves in 2024 Across the Globe
BULLETIN

CANiK to Make Waves in 2024 Across the Globe

CANiK and its sibling companies under the Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) group are set to make a significant impact on the international stage.

UNIROBOTICS Provides Turrets for Land and Naval Platforms with the TRAKON RCWS Family
BULLETIN

UNIROBOTICS Provides Turrets for Land and Naval Platforms with the TRAKON RCWS Family

UNIROBOTICS, a subsidiary of Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS), continues to enhance the performance of medium-caliber weapon systems through engineering optimizations, providing stabilization and remote-control capabilities.

CANiK Launches a New Company for European Operations: CANiK Europe
BULLETIN

CANiK Launches a New Company for European Operations: CANiK Europe

Following its successful initiatives in the USA, CANiK is now targeting its European operations with the launch of a new entity based in France, CANiK Europe.

Target Transition in Sport Shooting
BULLETIN

Target Transition in Sport Shooting

"Matches are won not just with rapid double taps, but through target transitions and fluidity,"

CANiK, Sets Its Sights on Gulf Countries with World Defense Show
BULLETIN

CANiK, Sets Its Sights on Gulf Countries with World Defense Show

ttending the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia between 4 and 8 February, SYS and its group companies showcased their latest products designed to meet their export targets.

BULLETIN

"We Steadily Advance Towards the Future as Members of the CANiK Family"

In this issue of CANiK News, we are honored to feature two key figures united under CANiK, the flagship brand of Samsun Yurt Savunma, who contribute significantly to value creation in the Turkish defense and aerospace sector: Erdem Bayraktar and Gülay Hançer.

Trigger Control: The Effect of Hand and Finger Exercises on Shooting Accuracy
CANiK ACADEMY

Trigger Control: The Effect of Hand and Finger Exercises on Shooting Accuracy

Shooting is a competition sport in which one aims and shoots on fixed or moving targets with a pistol, rifle, or shotgun rendered for sports, and it is performed for performance and competition as well as recreational purposes.

CANiK to Increase Global Market Share with Investments in the USA and Europe
BULLETIN

CANiK to Increase Global Market Share with Investments in the USA and Europe

Didem Aral, a Member of the Board responsible for Foreign Trade at CANiK, shared the company’s roadmap and strategies ort he European and American markets with CANiK News readers.

CANiK to Lead Technology and Innovation in 2024
NEWS

CANiK to Lead Technology and Innovation in 2024

Cahit Utku Aral, General Manager of SYS, stated that they would be a leading Turkish defense and aerospace company in 2024 as well, with innovative, cutting-edge products.

CANiK Debuts on the Silver Screen with CANiK TTI
BULLETIN

CANiK Debuts on the Silver Screen with CANiK TTI

CANiK unveiled the CANiK TTI Combat at the beginning of 2024. This special-design pistol, co-developed with TTI founder Taran Butler—who has trained many Hollywood celebrities for films like John Wick—was introduced at the SHOT Show, held from January 23 to 26.

Since our establishment in 1998, we have achieved numerous successes. We have always worked diligently and overcome significant challenges to reach these milestones.
FROM THE CEO

Since our establishment in 1998, we have achieved numerous successes. We have always worked diligently and overcome significant challenges to reach these milestones.

. While there are still many years ahead before CANiK, the first and largest operation of the SYS group, can fully realize this goal, we will continue on this path unwaveringly. SYS group companies, including CANiK USA and AEI Systems, persist with the same vision and objective.

CANiK Store Istanbul Customer Experience
ECOSYSTEM

CANiK Store Istanbul Customer Experience

For three years, we have been offering our CANiK firearms, MECANiK tactical, and outdoor textile products, along with our global accessory program that includes 650 types of accessories, to our valued guests.

UNIROBOTICS Empowers SALVO with TRAKON Lite
COVER STORY

UNIROBOTICS Empowers SALVO with TRAKON Lite

UNIROBOTICS, a member of the Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) Group, has successfully integrated its remote-controlled weapon system (RCWS), TRAKON Lite, into DEARSAN Shipyard's SALVO Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), with the initial firing tests concluding successfully.

CANiK to Strengthen Global Brand Identity Through Turquality Support Program
MANAGEMENT FLOOR

CANiK to Strengthen Global Brand Identity Through Turquality Support Program

ANiK is committed to being the leading brand in innovative products, quality services, and smart solutions in the firearms and defense sectors, and the company further proved this commitment by joining the Turquality support program.

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

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.