Turkey’s Indigenous GÖKBEY Helicopter Debuts in EFES-2026 Military Exercise
The domestically produced GÖKBEY helicopter marked its first operational deployment during the EFES-2026 exercise, showcasing Turkey’s advancing defense capabilities.

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The domestically produced GÖKBEY helicopter marked its first operational deployment during the EFES-2026 exercise, showcasing Turkey’s advancing defense capabilities.
The Ministry of National Defense announced the delivery of the first GÖKBEY helicopter, enhancing Turkey’s domestic attack helicopter capabilities.
Turkey’s indigenous GÖKBEY helicopter was successfully deployed for the first time in field commando training exercises, demonstrating its operational capabilities.
Minister of Industry and Technology Ali Uraloğlu emphasized that the indigenous GÖKBEY helicopter represents much more than an aircraft, standing as a symbol of Turkey’s growing defense capabilities.
GÖKBEY, Turkey’s locally developed helicopter, is set to serve not only military but also civil aviation applications.
Developed by TUSAŞ, the GÖKBEY helicopter is recognized as Turkey’s first national aircraft capable of carrying civilian passengers.
Defense Industry Minister İsmail Uraloğlu emphasized that the GÖKBEY helicopter is more than just an aircraft; it represents national pride and will serve the citizens of Turkey.
Turkey’s indigenous GÖKBEY utility helicopter developed by TUSAŞ has secured its type certification, marking a key milestone ahead of its first deliveries scheduled for July.
Mehmet Demiroğlu, CEO of TUSAŞ, revealed that the domestic GÖKBEY helicopter is set to receive its civil certification within this month, marking a significant milestone for Turkey’s aviation sector.
Turkey’s indigenous GÖKBEY helicopter moves ahead towards achieving civil aviation certification, marking a significant milestone.