3 Turkish companies selected for NATO Defense Innovation Accelerator funding

Published on December 11, 2025

Three Turkish companies have been selected to receive support from NATO's North Atlantic Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIANA) program to develop technology in the defense and security sectors.

According to a written statement from NATO, 150 pioneering companies from 24 NATO countries were selected to participate in the 2026 Challenge Programme.

The three Turkish companies selected are Arke Telekom Muhendislik Elektronik Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Sti., developing "Resilient, autonomous communication architecture for GNSS-free tactical drone operations"; Simularge, focused on "Physics-informed AI for reliable defence production"; and Exentech Savunma Medikal Havacilik Bilisim Ltd. Sti., working on "Throwable 360° intelligence for missions that demand safety and precision."

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