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( MENAFN ) Turkey’s defense industry has reached a 70 percent domestic production capacity in 2024, according to the Turkey Defense Industry 2024 report released by the Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD) on Friday. The report assesses the current state and future outlook of Turkey's defense sector, noting significant progress in key strategic products and a notable rise in domestic production capacity. The MUSIAD Defense Industry Board’s evaluation in the report emphasizes the need to reduce foreign dependence, particularly in engine and power transmission systems. It points out that despite advancements, there remains reliance on foreign sources for engine and power transmission systems, particularly for the ALTAY main battle tank and other military platforms. The report stresses that domestic engine production remains a critical area of focus. Fatih Altunbas, Chairman of the MUSIAD Defense Industry Board, whose insights were featured in the report, underlined the importance of enhancing R&D in advanced materials technologies. "Domestic production should be boosted, and reliance on foreign technology in composite materials such as graphene, nanomaterials, and carbon fiber must be reduced," Altunbas said. MENAFN28122024000045016755ID1109037624 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.No. 5 UCLA snaps No. 1 South Carolina's 43-game win streak

Iran said on Sunday that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that initiated a censure resolution against it adopted by the UN's atomic watchdog. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany and the United Kingdom would take place on Friday, without specifying a venue. "A range of regional and international issues and topics, including the issues of Palestine and Lebanon, as well as the nuclear issue, will be discussed," the spokesman said in a foreign ministry statement. Baghaei described the upcoming meeting as a continuation of talks held with the countries in September on the sidelines of the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. On Thursday, the 35-nation board of governors of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution denouncing Iran for what it called a lack of cooperation. The move came as tensions ran high over Iran's atomic programme, which critics fear is aimed at developing a nuclear weapon -- something Tehran has repeatedly denied. In response to the resolution, Iran announced it was launching a "series of new and advanced centrifuges". Centrifuges enrich uranium transformed into gas by rotating it at very high speed, increasing the proportion of fissile isotope material (U-235). "We will substantially increase the enrichment capacity with the utilisation of different types of advanced machines," Behrouz Kamalvandi, Iran's atomic energy organisation spokesman, told state TV. The country, however, also said it planned to continue its "technical and safeguards cooperation with the IAEA". During a recent visit to Tehran by IAEA head Rafael Grossi, Iran agreed to the agency's demand to cap its sensitive stock of near weapons-grade uranium enriched up to 60 percent purity. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in power since July and a supporter of dialogue with Western countries, has said he wants to remove "doubts and ambiguities" about his country's nuclear programme. In 2015, Iran and world powers reached an agreement that saw the easing of international sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme. But the United States unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018 under then-president Donald Trump and reimposed biting economic sanctions, which prompted Iran to begin rolling back on its own commitments. On Sunday afternoon, the United Kingdom confirmed the upcoming meeting between Iran and the three European countries. "We remain committed to taking every diplomatic step to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, including through snapback if necessary," London's Foreign Office said. The 2015 deal contains a "snapback" mechanism that can be triggered in case of "significant non-performance" of commitments by Iran, allowing many sanctions to be reimposed. Ali Vaez, an Iran expert with the International Crisis Group think tank, told AFP that Friday's meeting was set to happen earlier, but "those plans were derailed as a result of Iran-Israel tensions" over the Gaza war. Though the parties will be meeting "without knowing what the incoming Trump administration wants to do", Vaez said that "after a lose-lose cycle of mutual escalation, now both sides are back to realising that engagement might be the least costly option." Tehran has since 2021 decreased its cooperation with the IAEA by deactivating surveillance devices monitoring the nuclear programme and barring UN inspectors. At the same time, it has increased its stockpiles of enriched uranium and the level of enrichment to 60 percent. That level is close, according to the IAEA, to the 90 percent-plus threshold required for a nuclear warhead, and substantially higher than the 3.67 percent limit it agreed to in 2015. pdm/smw/ami

Kansas banking commissioner still not sold on Beneficient’s unusual business modelWill Marco Rossi Score a Goal Against the Flames on November 23?Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted IEEE 2024 conference on smart communities (HONET), a premier global forum dedicated to advancing research and innovation in optical networking, communication technologies, and their applications across diverse industries. The event brought together global experts to discuss the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and smart solutions for enhancing quality of life. This year’s conference provided a platform for knowledge exchange and innovation, featuring keynote presentations, technical sessions, and groundbreaking symposia on urban mobility, e-healthcare, and secure AI applications. Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, president of UDST, said: “Hosting and Organising IEEE HONET this year is a remarkable milestone for our institution in particular and for Qatar in general. This event reflects UDST’s strong commitment in driving applied research and contributing to local and global developments in technology to enhance the quality of life. It also aligns with the Economic Development and Human Development pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030, which emphasise the importance of technological advancements. We are proud to have witnessed meaningful discussions and research exploring various technological methodologies that could benefit the society and support the economy.” The conference also highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Duha Al-Buhendi, digital society and digital competencies director at the Ministry, said: “With the rapid advancement of technologies, we understand the need to adapt to the evolving job market. We recognise a growing divide between our current workforce skills and tomorrow’s job requirements. “Through strategic training programs and partnerships with leading academic institutions and technology companies, we are committed to upskilling talent across the country. Our goal is clear: to use these powerful tools to strengthen human capabilities rather than replace them.” The three-day conference brought together researchers, academics, and industry leaders from across the globe, serving as a testament to UDST’s growing reputation as a leading hub for applied technical and vocational excellence. Copy 04/12/2024 10