What changed: TÜBİTAK's Research Support Programs Directorate (ARDEB), through its Defense and Security Technologies Research Support Group (SAVTAG), opened a call under the 1007 Program for Supporting R&D Projects of Public Institutions for an Alternative Communication System Development Project. The call targets a communication system — including alternative optical and RF-based links — for the Land Forces and Naval Forces commands that is resistant to jamming and deception, to be run at 'HİZMETE ÖZEL' (service-restricted) confidentiality, with applications accepted directly as Stage II Project Proposals.
Who is affected
Firms compliant with the Defense Industry Security Regulation and holding a Facility Security Certificate may apply; all firm personnel working on the project — including the authorized courier collecting documents — must hold a Personnel Security Certificate.
What it means for your business
For defense-industry firms holding a Facility Security Certificate, this means a new funding call they can apply to directly with a Stage II Project Proposal.
What to do
Verify your compliance with the Defense Industry Security Regulation and your Facility Security Certificate; fill out the SAVTAG Call Document Delivery Form to obtain the call document between October 9 and December 14, 2026, and submit your Stage II Project Proposal before the December 14, 2026, 17:00 deadline. Consult your accountant or legal adviser before acting on this.
When it takes effect
Applications begin October 9, 2026; the deadline for project proposals is December 14, 2026 at 17:00 (TRT).
