"We are acquiring the most critical technology for radar applications" said Murad Bayar - Undersecretary for Defence Industries regarding the studies for the development of Gallium Nitrate (GaN) compound in Turkey. The compound was first used in the defence technologies.

A Memorandum of Understanding between Aselsan and Bilkent University on "Advanced Technology Investment for Gallium Nitrate Transistor and Integrated Circuit Production" was signed in a ceremony.