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ASSAN GROUP STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY: NEXT-GENERATION AMMUNITION AND SYSTEMS TO BE SHOWCASED AT IDEX 2025

As a rising power in Türkiye`s defense and aerospace industry, ASSAN Group will participate in IDEX 2025, held in Abu Dhabi from February 17-21, 2025, with its extensive product range.

Date: February 16, 2025

The company aims to further solidify its position in the sector with its investments in 155 mm and 122 mm ammunition, FAB/OFAB series aircraft bombs, and the GEPAT Ammunition Production and Filling Facility in Bolu/Gerede.

Strategic Products to be Showcased at IDEX 2025

At IDEX 2025, ASSAN Group will introduce its 155 mm artillery ammunition, 122 mm rockets, NATO and Russian-standard aircraft bombs (FAB/OFAB), and the innovative solutions of the GEPAT facility, which enhances ammunition production and filling capacity.

  • 155 mm Artillery Ammunition: Starting in 2025, the company will produce 360,000 rounds of 155 mm artillery ammunition annually. In addition to classic 20 km and 40 km range ammunition, the production of next-generation 56 km and 72 km range munitions is also planned.
  • 122 mm Rockets: The company aims to achieve an annual production capacity of 100,000 short and long-range 122 mm artillery rockets.
  • FAB/OFAB Series Aircraft Bombs: As one of the few companies in the world capable of producing aircraft bombs meeting both NATO and Russian standards, ASSAN Group offers export-oriented solutions, particularly for African and former Soviet countries.
  • GEPAT Ammunition Production and Filling Facility: Located in Bolu/Gerede, the GEPAT facility will have an annual production capacity of 850 tons of TNT and 500 tons of plastic-bonded explosives, enabling the production of 10,000 Mk-82 bombs per year. Additionally, the facility will manufacture critical explosive raw materials such as RDX, HMX, and AP.

A Growing Force in the Global Market

Beyond ammunition production, ASSAN Group aims to become a key player in the global defense industry through innovative engineering solutions and production line capabilities. The company is planning to establish an ammunition production line in Nakhchivan and seeks to expand its presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Asiamarkets.

Visitors to the ASSAN Group booth at IDEX 2025 will have the opportunity to closely examine the company’s advanced production infrastructure and mass production capabilities.