AFCEA Executives Visit Ankara

AFCEA International and AFCEA Europe executives visited the chapter in Ankara in March. The team began by visiting ASELSAN, which is a major supporter of the chapter and a founder company. A meeting was held with chapter members, introducing the chapter's activities, plans and shortcomings. Kent Schneider, president and chief executive officer for AFCEA International, addressed the audience, explaining AFCEA International's new strategies and expectations from chapters. Following his presentation, the deputy undersecretary for defense industries of the Turkish Ministry of Defense responsible for industrialization and international affairs visited. The Undersecretariat for Defense Industries, which is the founder organization of the chapter, is responsible for developing the Turkish defense industry and conducting large-scale defense procurement activities. After the official meetings, the visit concluded with sightseeing in Ankara including the mausoleum of Ataturk, who is the founder of modern Turkish Republic.