Turkiye secures an ICT technology transfer agreement with Taiwanese Accton, boosting national security, local defence production, and technological autonomy.
On 7 March 2025, FlyBVLOS Technology announced that it reached an agreement with Taiwan-based Accton Technology and signed an agreement in Taipei, Taiwan, for technology transfer and mass production in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT).
This agreement, finalised after nearly a year of negotiations, was supported by Turkiye’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), with contributions from the United States and NATO. The technology transfer from Accton Technology to FlyBVLOS will enable Turkiye to establish a robust foundation for designing and producing advanced computing technologies.
A Three-Phase Strategic Initiative
The project is structured into three phases, with the first focusing on the local production of wired and wireless ICT devices at FlyBVLOS Technology’s facility in Gölbaşı, Ankara. Ensuring compliance with NATO and U.S. security policies, the initiative mandates that no non-NATO accredited components be used, effectively closing a significant gap in Turkiye’s national security framework.
The first phase will see the production of the following key product families in Ankara:
Wireless Communication Product Family
Essential for modern connectivity, this product line will offer wireless networking solutions for both indoor (office and residential) and outdoor (campus and wide-area) applications. The family will incorporate Wi-Fi 7 technology, which is scheduled for production in 2025.
Network Infrastructure Products
Addressing a critical national security issue, these products will replace foreign-manufactured network infrastructure within Turkiye’s national communication framework. The production will cover devices ranging from 1 GB to 800 GB capacity, ensuring secure network connectivity for homes, offices, data centres (DC), and telecom providers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hardware Solutions
Recognising AI as the future of technology, this segment will focus on AI servers and network devices equipped with 3-nanometre GPUs and NPUs manufactured in Ankara.
Flight/Mission Computers
Initially developed as a joint venture between Turkiye and Taiwan, the ATAC H/K series flight/mission computers completed their R&D phase a year ago. While the first-generation (V.1.0) units were produced in Taiwan, their production will now transition to Ankara. The next-generation V.2.0, featuring proprietary chip design, 3-5 nanometre technology, and AI integration, is set to revolutionise unmanned systems. This technology will also contribute to developing autonomous driving capabilities in Turkiye’s emerging electric vehicle sector.
Strategic Implications on Security and Defence
The project follows industry and NATO guidelines under the MoD’s support, guaranteeing dependability in both civilian and military uses. Turkiye wants to improve the security and sustainability of its defence sector by less depending on outside ICT vendors. Furthermore, the project will likely improve NATO’s security system by reducing threats related to imported, foreign-made communication equipment inside allies and partners.
