NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska: Following the success of its original IMECE Earth observation satellite, Türkiye is announcing an ambitious plan for the development of two additional high-resolution satellites. They will be built here in Türkiye by the TUBITAK Space Institute with a contract worth over 300 million US dollars. Türkiye has also signed contracts with ASELSAN for the development of low earth orbit satellites and military communication systems, as well as the procurement and development of early warning radar systems within the scope of the Steel Dome National Integrated Air Defense Architecture. These contracts are worth in total over 350 million dollars, and they will enhance Türkiye’s ability to remain connected on the battlefield and their detection and early warning capabilities.