Defence Turkey: Could we start our interview with a brief introduction to CTech, which was established in 2005 and currently operates in the fields of defence and security, telecommunications, aviation, and space communication technologies? Why was it founded, and what has been achieved in the past 20 years? To what extent have you achieved the goals set at the beginning of this journey?

Cüneyd FIRAT: Of course, with pleasure. First of all, welcome. On January 31, 2025, we will officially complete our 20th anniversary. CTech was established as a venture capital company with the aim of developing indigenous products and solutions in high-technology fields in our country. It began operations at the start of 2005. The company's goal and vision were to become one of the organizations contributing to our country's efforts in value-added production, technological competence, and technology development. At the same time, it sought to expand globally and engage with the international market. This vision remains just as fresh and vibrant today. CTech's vision continues to lead in its fields of activity in Türkiye and establish a strong presence globally. As of today, this vision remains valid. Twenty years ago, when CTech started as an idea and initiative, the conditions in our country, although encouraging for such ventures, were somewhat more challenging than today. Today, we see a much more developed ecosystem. For instance, the number of high-technology projects in our country has significantly increased. However, even back then, there was a notable and significant momentum in general. CTech was established during a period when this momentum was starting to grow. Although we described ourselves at large as a company focused on high technology, prominent fields such as defence, aviation, and space technologies also held a leading position in our foundation.