HAVELSAN brings engineering technology to students in Trabzon

As part of its 44th anniversary, defense company HAVELSAN launched the ‘Mühendis Çocuk Yollarda Projesi’ (Engineer Child on the Road Project) to introduce engineering and technology to students in rural areas. In Trabzon, the project visited the Akçaabat district, specifically Sarıtaş İmam Hatip Ortaokulu, where a six-person team conducted hands-on workshops.

Students participated in activities inspired by the BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle, including robotic arm demonstrations and paper airplane competitions. The program also featured the BAHA sub-cloud unmanned aerial vehicle, which drew significant interest as students examined its assembly and disassembly processes.

The initiative aims to reach children aged 7–14 who have limited access to science and education centers. Following an initial phase in Şanlıurfa that reached over 600 students, the Trabzon leg covers the Of, Akçaabat, and Yomra districts with a goal of reaching 600 more students. HAVELSAN intends to expand this project to all 81 provinces in Turkey within the next five years.