{"id":10587,"date":"2026-04-03T13:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T10:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unam.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/?p=10587"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:32:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:32:37","slug":"the-future-of-defense-industry-meets-with-unam-at-aso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unam.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/2026\/04\/03\/the-future-of-defense-industry-meets-with-unam-at-aso\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Defense Industry Meets with UNAM at ASO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bilkent University\u2019s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) brought together dozens of Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) member organizations from diverse industries at the event entitled \u201cThe Future of Industry: Innovative Technologies and Strategic Partnerships.\u201d The event was hosted by the ASO on April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>In the opening remarks, the critical role of academia-industry collaboration within the defense industry ecosystem was emphasized, highlighting the need for strong partnerships to enable sustainable, high value-added production.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the program, UNAM Research Infrastructure Manager \u00d6zg\u00fcr Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m delivered a presentation entitled \u201cUNAM\u2019s Boundary-Pushing Research Infrastructure\u201d where he introduced UNAM\u2019s advanced research capabilities, interdisciplinary approach, and innovative solutions contributing to the defense industry. He underscored the significant role of UNAM\u2019s infrastructure and expertise in enabling the development of cutting-edge technologies in strategic sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, Dr. Nursev Erdo\u011fan from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSA\u015e) and Dr. Mehmet Civan from ROKETSAN shared their experiences on joint projects carried out with UNAM, highlighting the tangible outcomes and added value generated through academia\u2013industry collaboration. The discussion emphasized that such collaborations are not only critical for technological advancement but are also strategically vital for enhancing national competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>During the interactive session, participants had the opportunity to explore prospective future opportunities for collaboration. 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