# Top 26 aerospace and defence companies in Ankara

Tamtam tracks 26 aerospace and defence companies headquartered in Ankara. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Turkish Aerospace, ROKETSAN and TÜBİTAK. Their median headcount is 565. Half of them were founded in 1990 or later.

The companies listed are primarily large-scale aerospace and defense manufacturers and service providers based in Ankara. Many are long-established, with a significant number founded before the year 2000. They focus on developing, producing, and supporting military and aerospace technologies.

Among them, Turkish Aerospace specializes in aircraft, helicopters, drones, and space systems. ROKETSAN designs and manufactures rockets and missiles, while TÜBİTAK is a research council advancing science and technology. Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi A.Ş. provides weapons, ammunition, and military equipment, and Türksat offers satellite communications and cable broadcasting services.

🇹🇷 Ankara · 26 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Turkish Aerospace](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/turkish-aerospace) (tusas.com)<br>A Turkish aerospace and defense firm specializing in the development, production, integration, and support of aircraft, helicopters, drones, and space systems | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 12,576 | 1973 |
| 2 | [ROKETSAN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/roketsan) (roketsan.com.tr)<br>Designing, developing, manufacturing rockets and missiles as a leading national institution focused on defense industry advancements. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 6,196 | 1988 |
| 3 | [TÜBİTAK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak) (tubitak.gov.tr)<br>Leading autonomous research council in Turkey, advancing science and technology through funding, conducting research, and supporting researchers to promote national development and innovation | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 4,911 | 1963 |
| 4 | [Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/makine-ve-kimya-endustrisi-a-s) (mke.gov.tr)<br>A longstanding organization specializing in defense industry products, providing high-quality weapons, ammunition, and military equipment, aiming to enhance Turkey's defense capabilities | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 1,800 | 1453 |
| 5 | [Türksat Uydu Haberleşme Kablo TV ve İşletme A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/turksat-uydu-haberlesme-kablo-tv-ve-isletme-a-s) (turksat.com.tr)<br>A leading satellite operator offering services in satellite communications, cable broadcasting, and IT fields in Turkey and worldwide | Telecommunications | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 1,706 | 2004 |
| 6 | [STM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stm) (stm.com.tr)<br>Provides high technology project management, engineering, and consultancy services for military systems, developing domestic software and platforms for defense industry procurement operations. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 1,537 | 1991 |
| 7 | [YDA Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yda-group) (yda.com.tr)<br>A construction group with over half a century of experience in infrastructure projects, real estate development, aviation, healthcare, energy, and more | Construction | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 1,263 |  |
| 8 | [FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fnss-savunma-sistemleri-a-s) (fnss.com.tr)<br>Specializes in designing and producing armoured combat vehicles, combat engineering vehicles, turrets, and sustainability solutions for global users | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 890 | 1989 |
| 9 | [Turkish Air Force](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/turkish-air-force) (hvkk.tsk.tr)<br>Specializing in air defense and security, the organization based in Ankara prevents threats through superior speed and force, ensuring victory with minimal casualties | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 810 | 1911 |
| 10 | [SSB - Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı / Secretariat of Defence Industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ssb-savunma-sanayii-baskanl-g-secretariat-of-defence-industries) (ssb.gov.tr)<br>The organization is responsible for establishing policies related to defense industry infrastructure and implementing them under the authority of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 810 | 1985 |
| 11 | [Havelsan Teknoloji Radar (HTR)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/havelsan-teknoloji-radar-htr) (htr.com.tr)<br>The company specializes in radar systems, software development, electronics security, harness manufacturing, and electronics card assembly for production purposes | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 630 | 1990 |
| 12 | [AselsanNET Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aselsannet-ltd) (aselsannet.com.tr)<br>providing sales, survey, installation, system setup, and service activities for electronic and communication needs of civilian institutions and users | Telecommunications | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 614 | 2004 |
| 13 | [Nurol Makina](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nurol-makina) (nurolmakina.com.tr)<br>Steel construction and machinery production specialist focusing on industrial plants and armored military vehicles within the defense industry sector from Ankara facilities. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 565 |  |
| 14 | [Pasifik Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pasifik-holding) (pasifik.com)<br>A diversified group with expertise in real estate, construction, logistics, international trade, manufacturing, and technology, creating value, supporting exports, and fostering economic development | Holding Companies | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 484 | 2008 |
| 15 | [Meteksan Savunma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/meteksan-savunma) (meteksan.com)<br>Specializing in high-tech defense products, this organization develops radar, surveillance, communication, and acoustic systems for military and security forces, while also supporting education through scholarships | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 449 | 2006 |
| 16 | [TUBITAK UZAY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak-uzay) (uzay.tubitak.gov.tr)<br>Specializing in space technologies, electronics, and information technologies Leading R&D projects, small satellite design, and fostering international collaboration in space | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 418 | 1985 |
| 17 | [TRMOTOR Güç Sistemleri](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/trmotor-guc-sistemleri) (trmotor.com.tr)<br>Specializes in designing and developing turbo motor technologies to meet Turkey's needs, particularly in designing and developing engines for next-generation fighter jets | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 371 | 2017 |
| 18 | [ULAK HABERLEŞME A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ulak-haberlesme-a-s) (ulakhaberlesme.com.tr)<br>Specializing in R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and sales of mobile and broadband communication systems with a focus on 5G and LTE technologies | Telecommunications | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 366 | 2017 |
| 19 | [ŞA-RA Şirketler Grubu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sa-ra-sirketler-grubu) (sara.com.tr)<br>Established in 1985, we operate globally in energy, construction, and tourism sectors, delivering high-quality projects with sound financial and technical capabilities | Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 365 | 1985 |
| 20 | [Assan Group Savunma Sanayi A.Ş](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/assan-group-savunma-sanayi-a-s) (assangroup.com.tr)<br>Utilizing engineering and technology, the organization develops and produces various products to meet sector needs globally while prioritizing quality and innovation through continuous R&D efforts | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 330 |  |
| 21 | [SDT Space And Defence Technologies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sdt-space-and-defence-technologies) (sdt.com.tr)<br>Specializes in developing indigenous software, hardware, and integrated solutions for Defense, Space, and Aviation sectors with expertise in radar-EW, image processing, and simulation systems | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 315 | 2005 |
| 22 | [ANOVA Ar-Ge Teknolojileri](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/anova-ar-ge-teknolojileri) (anova.com.tr)<br>Specializing in designing indigenous, innovative subsystems, the company executes defense and aerospace projects to military standards, covering mechanical, thermal, electronic design, software development, testing, and qualification processes | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 302 | 2003 |
| 23 | [TUALCOM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tualcom) (tualcom.com)<br>Specializes in delivering customized, cutting-edge communication and RF solutions for defense and space industries, including data link, telemetry, and GNSS AntiJam systems | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 275 | 2013 |
| 24 | [AYESAŞ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ayesas) (ayesas.com)<br>Specializing in Aerospace, Defense, and Security, the company offers advanced solutions in C4I, Avionics, and Electromechanical systems, from design to manufacturing | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 259 | 1990 |
| 25 | [ONUR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/onur) (onur.net)<br>Specializing in voice/data communication systems for defense and civilian sectors, with expertise in VCS, VRS, CNS & ATM systems integration | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 251 | 1980 |
| 26 | [MilSOFT Yazılım Teknolojileri A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/milsoft-yaz-l-m-teknolojileri-a-s) (milsoft.com.tr)<br>Specializes in System Integration and Software Development, with expertise in C4I, Tactical Data Links, Cyber Security, and providing solutions to global defense markets | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 229 | 1998 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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