# List of aerospace and defence companies in Turkey

Tamtam tracks 83 aerospace and defence companies headquartered in Turkey. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Aselsan, Turkish Aerospace and Turkish Technic. Their median headcount is 890. Half of them were founded in 1986 or later. The most common headquarters are Ankara (16) and Istanbul (9).

These Turkish aerospace and defence companies are primarily large, established firms specializing in a range of advanced technologies. Aselsan provides defense electronics, Turkish Aerospace develops aircraft and space systems, and ROKETSAN designs rockets and missiles. TÜBİTAK is a key research council, while Baykar Technologies focuses on unmanned systems and smart munitions.

The companies show a strong concentration in defense and space manufacturing, with significant activity in aviation and related component manufacturing. Many of these firms, such as Aselsan (founded 1975) and Turkish Aerospace (founded 1973), were established in the 1970s and 1980s, indicating a period of strategic investment and growth in Turkey's defense capabilities. Headquarters are notably clustered in Ankara and Istanbul.

🇹🇷 Turkey · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Aselsan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aselsan) (aselsan.com)<br>Large scale defense electronics provider specializing in communication, radar, electronic warfare, electro-optics, unmanned systems, weapon platforms, air defense, and medical technology integration. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Mehmet Akif Ersoy | 21,021 | 1975 |
| 2 | [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 |
| 3 | [Turkish Technic](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/turkish-technic) (turkishtechnic.com)<br>Leading aviation services provider offering maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, and component pooling services with a highly qualified workforce at multiple airport facilities worldwide | Airlines and Aviation | 🇹🇷 Pendik | 7,735 | 1933 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [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 |
| 6 | [TEI - TUSAŞ Engine Industries, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tei-tusas-engine-industries-inc) (tei.com.tr)<br>A global design center and manufacturer in the aviation industry, specializing in producing high-quality engine parts and modules since 1985 | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Eskişehir | 4,460 | 1985 |
| 7 | [Baykar Technologies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baykar-technologies) (t.me)<br>Specializing in high-performance unmanned systems, we design, manufacture, and deliver UAVs and smart munitions for field operations, emphasizing innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 4,025 | 1982 |
| 8 | [HAVELSAN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/havelsan) (havelsan.com)<br>Defense and information technology software integrator specializing in command systems, war management, simulation, autonomous platforms, cyber security, homeland security and e-government technologies. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Çankaya | 3,634 | 1982 |
| 9 | [NUROL HOLDİNG A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nurol-holding-a-s) (nurol.com.tr)<br>A family-founded business with a focus on construction and contracting, with over 40 establishments worldwide and a commitment to high-quality products and services | Holding Companies | 🇹🇷 Cankaya | 3,502 | 1966 |
| 10 | [Karel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/karel) (karel.com.tr)<br>Leading technology firm in Türkiye excelling in defense industry, communication systems, automotive technologies, electronic production, and emerging technologies with a focus on innovation and R&D | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 2,666 | 1986 |
| 11 | [Adco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adco) (adco.com.tr)<br>Specializing in petroleum additives, oil & gas services, and lubricants for defense & aeronautics, with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction | Oil and Gas | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 2,356 | 1977 |
| 12 | [BMC Otomotiv San. ve Tic. A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bmc-otomotiv-san-ve-tic-a-s) (bmc.com.tr)<br>A leading manufacturer of commercial and military vehicles, providing specialized solutions for automotive and defense industries with a wide product range and advanced manufacturing technology | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Izmir | 2,266 | 1964 |
| 13 | [OTOKAR Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/otokar-otomotiv-ve-savunma-sanayi-a-s) (otokar.com.tr)<br>A Turkish company offers custom solutions in mass transportation, logistics, and defense industries, producing buses, armored vehicles, and tower systems with proprietary technology | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Sakarya | 2,260 |  |
| 14 | [TÜBİTAK BİLGEM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak-bilgem) (en.bilgem.tubitak.gov.tr)<br>A national R&D center specializing in information security, advanced electronics, and IT technologies through strategic partnerships, developing high-value technologies and products for competitiveness | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Gebze | 2,230 | 2010 |
| 15 | [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 |
| 16 | [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 |
| 17 | [Kordsa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kordsa) (kordsa.com)<br>A global leader in reinforcement technologies, with expertise in tire, construction, and composite reinforcement materials and processes | Textile Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 İzmit | 1,636 |  |
| 18 | [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 |
| 19 | [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 |  |
| 20 | [TÜBİTAK SAGE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak-sage) (sage.tubitak.gov.tr)<br>Leading defense research institute specializing in developing high-tech defense technologies, products, and services through research, development, and collaboration with national and international organizations | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Mamak | 1,025 | 1972 |
| 21 | [NETAŞ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/netas) (netas.com.tr)<br>Develops end-to-end IT infrastructure and telecom technologies including cloud computing, 5G equipment, cybersecurity, and smart mobile devices for diverse sectors. | Telecommunications | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 1,008 | 1967 |
| 22 | [Alp Havacılık](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alp-havac-l-k) (alp.com.tr)<br>Established in 1998, the company shapes the aerospace and space industry with its technology, experience, unique capabilities, and professional approach, preferred by leading global partners | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Eskişehir | 955 | 1998 |
| 23 | [Kale Grubu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kale-grubu) (kalegrubu.com.tr)<br>A diversified conglomerate operating in building materials, building chemicals, and defense/aerospace sectors, with a global presence and focus on sustainability and societal contributions | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇹🇷 Levent | 936 | 1957 |
| 24 | [myTECHNIC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mytechnic) (mytechnic.aero)<br>myTECHNIC offers maintenance and repair services for global carriers in Europe, CIS, Middle East, and Africa with extensive hangar and engine shop facilities | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 891 | 2007 |
| 25 | [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 |
| 26 | [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 |
| 27 | [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 |
| 28 | [TCI Aircraft Interiors](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tci-aircraft-interiors) (tci.aero)<br>Global provider of innovative aircraft interiors with exceptional engineering skills, focusing on design, testing, production, and after-sales services for cabin interior systems | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Pendik | 739 | 2010 |
| 29 | [BİTES - Defence & Aerospace Technologies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bites-defence-and-aerospace-technologies) (bites.com.tr)<br>National high-tech defense industry and information technologies firm developing next-generation solutions for various industries with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and innovative products | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Çankaya | 683 | 2005 |
| 30 | [CANiK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/canik) (canikarms.com)<br>Specializes in defense manufacturing, producing light weapons and heavy machine guns Recently acquired a British company for medium caliber auto cannon development | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 671 | 1998 |
| 31 | [Coşkunöz Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coskunoz-holding) (coskunozholding.com.tr)<br>Specializing in automotive sub-industry, the company generates added value with investments in domestic and international aviation sectors since 1950 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Bursa | 640 | 1950 |
| 32 | [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 |
| 33 | [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 |
| 34 | [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 |  |
| 35 | [TÜBİTAK BİLGEM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak-bilgem-izmit) (gov.tr)<br>Advanced research center specializing in informatics and information security, dedicated to enhancing knowledge and innovation in the field | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Kocaeli | 554 |  |
| 36 | [Mavi Gök Airlines](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mavi-gok-airlines) (mga.aero)<br>An aviation business based in Antalya, providing line maintenance services globally with a focus on quality, offering air taxi and airline services with a diverse fleet of aircraft | Airlines and Aviation | 🇹🇷 Barbaros | 540 | 2007 |
| 37 | [Aselsan Konya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aselsan-konya) (aselsankonya.com)<br>Defense systems production and product development facility meeting Turkish Armed Forces needs through national resources as a joint venture between domestic defense partners. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Selçuklu | 528 | 2018 |
| 38 | [ASFAT (Military Factory and Shipyard Management Inc.)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/asfat-military-factory-and-shipyard-management-inc) (asfat.com.tr)<br>Manages production, maintenance, and modernization services across twenty-seven military factories and ten naval shipyards for international defense contracts and strategic project integration. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Çankaya | 491 | 2018 |
| 39 | [Koluman Otomotiv Endüstri A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/koluman-otomotiv-endustri-a-s) (kolumanotomotiv.com)<br>An automotive business operating in Turkey under the Koluman Group, situated in Mersin, specializing in the industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Mersin | 488 | 1965 |
| 40 | [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 |
| 41 | [Sedef Shipyard](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sedef-shipyard) (sedefshipyard.com)<br>Leading shipyard in Turkey with extensive production facilities, dry docks, and steel processing capacity for building a variety of vessels including military and offshore platforms | Shipbuilding | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 475 | 1972 |
| 42 | [Pavo Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pavo-group) (pavo-group.com)<br>A group of companies with over 20 years of experience striving to enhance safety, value, and sustainability on a global scale | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 468 |  |
| 43 | [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 |
| 44 | [BMC Power](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bmc-power) (bmcpower.com.tr)<br>Specializes in designing, developing, producing, testing, and qualifying domestic and national power packages for vehicles within the BMC product range | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 430 | 2017 |
| 45 | [REPKON](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/repkon) (repkon.com.tr)<br>Provider of complete production plants and key metal forming machines for global market, renowned for innovative solutions and exceptional performance | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 420 | 1978 |
| 46 | [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 |
| 47 | [ATA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ata-cekmekoy) (ataarms.com)<br>Leading firearms manufacturer and exporter from Turkey, pioneering innovative shotgun and rifle designs exported to 75+ countries worldwide | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Çekmeköy | 398 | 1955 |
| 48 | [Nurol Teknoloji](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nurol-teknoloji) (nurolteknoloji.com)<br>Specializes in producing advanced ballistic ceramics and hybrid protective armor solutions for security forces worldwide, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Gölbaşı | 374 | 2008 |
| 49 | [CTech](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ctech) (ctech.com.tr)<br>Specializing in Defense, Security, Aerospace, Telecom, and Broadcasting, we offer products and solutions in Avionic Systems, Communication, Cyber Security, and Modeling-Simulation technologies | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Kurtköy | 373 | 2005 |
| 50 | [Savronik](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/savronik) (savronik.com.tr)<br>Specializing in defense industry, transportation, information systems, and more, the company develops innovative solutions through technology integration and R&D | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇹🇷 Eskişehir | 372 | 1986 |

## 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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