Ömer Cihad Vardan

Ömer Cihad Vardan is the Chairman of the Board of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), a leading defense and aerospace company in Turkey. He has played a crucial role in the development of significant projects, including the National Combat Aircraft KAAN. Under his leadership, TUSAŞ has been involved in numerous international collaborations, most recently signing a landmark contract with Indonesia for the sale of 48 KAAN aircraft. Vardan emphasizes the importance of technological sharing and local capacity building in defense projects, reflecting Turkey's growing capabilities in the global defense industry.