STM–Barzan Cooperation Strengthens Unmanned Systems Capabilities in Qatar

STM, one of Türkiye’s leading defence companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar-based Barzan Holdings to collaborate on the joint production and development of advanced unmanned aerial systems and unmanned naval platforms.

Developing advanced and modern defence projects, STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. announced a MoU with Qatar-based defense and security industry leader, Barzan Holdings at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), held in Qatar.

The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of the State of Qatar, and Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, Secretary of Defence Industries of Türkiye (SSB). Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Özgür Güleryüz, General Manager of STM, and Eng. Mohammed bin Bader Al Sadah, Group CEO of Barzan Holdings, the parties aim to establish the local production and integration of STM’s combat-proven tactical UAV systems in Qatar, while also advancing their future capabilities.

Within the scope of the cooperation, joint production and co-development models will be explored, primarily focusing on unmanned aerial systems, while also assessing opportunities related to unmanned naval platforms. In addition, STM will provide engineering, systems development, and technology integration support as a development partner to Barzan Holdings, contributing to the advancement of Qatar’s defence technology ecosystem.

Güleryüz: We Aim to Enhance Strategic Capabilities Through Joint Production

Ozgur Guleryuz, General Manager of STM, underlined that the signed MoU represents a strategic step that further deepens defence industry cooperation between the two countries, stating:

“The strong strategic relations between Türkiye and Qatar continue to be reinforced through concrete projects in the defence industry. This goodwill agreement signed with Barzan Holdings aims to enable the local production, integration, and advanced capability development of our tactical UAV systems—preferred by more than 15 countries across four continents—as well as our other autonomous capabilities in Qatar. As STM, we attach great importance to sharing our engineering strength and technological expertise with friendly and allied countries, while establishing joint production models and sustainable defence ecosystems. We believe this cooperation will provide long-term contributions to the defence and aerospace capabilities of both nations.”