MKE Exports: Recent Activities in Kosovo and Azerbaijan
**The Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE) has ramped up its export activities, highlighting its commitment to international markets. The most recent development involves the sale of ammunition valued at approximately $2 million to both Kosovo and Azerbaijan.** In a statement issued by the company, it was confirmed that exports included various quantities of 12.7 mm cartridges to Kosovo, as well as 7.62 mm x 39 global powder to Azerbaijan, together amounting to the stated value.
In addition to these significant export deals, MKE is actively participating in global exhibitions to showcase its products and innovations. Recently, they presented their offerings at the ASDA 2025 Exhibition held from April 8-10, 2025, in Zagreb, Croatia, and will also be exhibiting at the LAAD 2025 Defense and Security Fair scheduled for April 1-4, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These events are strategic platforms for MKE to enhance its visibility and engage with potential partners and clients.
Strategic Cooperation with North Macedonia
In a notable development, MKE has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with ATS Group, a prominent defense industry company based in North Macedonia. This partnership aims to facilitate technology transfer, modernize production facilities, and develop joint investment projects to bolster the defense capabilities of both nations. The establishment of a new powder factory in North Macedonia is a key component of this agreement, which is designed to enhance production capacity in the region.
The signing ceremony underscored the commitment from both sides, with key figures in attendance, including Turkey’s Deputy Minister of National Defense Musa Heybet and MKE’s General Manager İlhami Keleş. From the North Macedonian side, Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski, Defense Minister Vlado Misajlovski, alongside ATS Group General Manager Şefşet Demirovski participated. Both parties expressed optimism that this partnership will yield long-term benefits for their respective countries. MKE reiterated its intentions to further bolster international collaborations within the defense sector, reinforcing its strategic partnerships with allied nations.
