Ankara: Turkish defense firm Nurol Teknoloji has secured an export opportunity to the United States with its advanced technical ballistic ceramics and armor products. Nurol Teknoloji's defense offerings were on display at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025 in Abu Dhabi last month.

According to Anadolu Agency, Serpil Gonenc Dincer, deputy general manager at Nurol Teknoloji, mentioned that the company opened its US office about two and a half years ago. Dincer stated that the firm has consolidated its armor and ceramic products under two brands to increase their visibility in the US market. She noted that in addition to the testing phase, the certification processes for the firm's products have been an arduous journey. As a result, 12 US firms licensed these products-companies that can supply to the US military.

Dincer also revealed that Nurol Teknoloji has entered the US market with ceramic powder used in the production of protective plates, as the defense firm has become one of the rare producers of boron carbide ceramic, a bulletproof compound. She added that the firm's powders have been used by law enforcement and the army, establishing significant partnerships in the US.

Nurol Teknoloji has made an important move in advanced technical ceramics by acquiring a majority stake in the German ceramic raw material producer Industriekeramik Hochrhein GmbH. IKH produces and develops advanced technical ceramic powders, with applications in aviation, medical, chip, electronics, and space efforts.

Dincer highlighted that Nurol Teknoloji has developed hybrid ceramics made out of 40% boron and 60% silicon, in addition to the 100% boron carbide solutions. She emphasized that their 100% boron carbide and direct sintering process is unique globally.