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regain lost communication and environments. Our commitment a superior drone detection,
return to the base.” to R&D in this area ensures that tracking and neutralization per-
we remain agile and responsive formance for border and critical
to the evolving needs of modern infrastructure security with its
Major Industry Player warfare.” high technology drone detection
The company is actively involved radar, electro-optic and jammer
in several key national defence Growing Footprint sub-systems. Our Retinar AESA is
projects such as unmanned aerial a cutting edge, software defined
vehicles (UAVs), missile systems, Over the last few years, the com- multi-mission radar for anti-
helicopter projects, surface ships pany has expanded its global drone systems, point air defence
and submarine modernization. footprint considerably. “Meteksan weapon systems and surveillance
systems.”
“This highlights our commitment Defence has seen significant suc-
to enhancing Türkiye’s defence cess in expanding its international Currently, Meteksan’s revenue split
capabilities,” said Akbas. “We pro- presence. We have established reflects its strong domestic base,
vide several products to national partnerships in various countries
programs such as Radar Systems, and are involved in programs with approximately 70% coming
Anti-Jamming GNSS units, GNSS in regions like the Middle East, from local contracts and 30% from
Receivers and Antennas, Radar Southeast Asia, and Europe. Our international sales. “We aim to
Altimeters, and Sonar Systems. collaboration with foreign defence increase our international revenue
Meteksan has also been involved organizations on projects like UAV to 50% over the next few years.
in the development of ground subsystems, USVs, naval training This goal aligns with our strategy
surveillance radars, counter drone simulators and radar systems to strengthen our global presence
projects, training simulators and illustrates our growing footprint and tap into emerging markets,”
unmanned surface vessels. These and commitment to international said Akbas.
projects not only showcase our cooperation in defence. Currently,
technological prowess but also more than 20 countries use Success Story
align with national priorities for Meteksan Defence products in the
security and defence.” operational field.” Meteksan’s growth is part of the
bigger success story of the Turkish
Electronic Warfare Learnings from Conflicts defence industry. Akbas says a
number of factors have contributed
One of the company’s major focus The ongoing conflicts have to the remarkable rise.
areas is electronic warfare tech- underscored the importance of “The rapid growth of Türkiye’s
nologies. Its capabilities include adaptability and technological defence sector is indeed a multi-
sophisticated electronic attack superiority in modern warfare, says faceted success story,” he said.
systems and navigational electronic Akbas. “We’ve learned that rapid “Government policies have played
warfare systems that are designed responses to emerging threats a crucial role, particularly through
to ensure operational superiority. like mini/micro-UAVs (drones) increased investment in domes-
and the integration of advanced
“Meteksan Defence recently technologies are vital. This has tic capabilities and an emphasis
completed development of MERT influenced our product manage- on self-sufficiency. Additionally,
and MERTER Electronic Attack ment priorities, encouraging us we have a highly skilled work-
Systems; these were successfully to focus on agile systems that force and a robust educational
delivered in 2024,” said Akbas. can be quickly deployed and framework that supports con-
“These modern EW systems are integrated into existing platforms, tinuous talent development.
used for jamming the target com- ensuring that we remain relevant The Turkish defence industry is
munication systems from long in a rapidly changing landscape. mainly oriented toward export
distances by using new genera- We are especially focused on as these export activities and
tion electronic attack techniques. counter drone systems like success stories contribute to the
Additionally, we are planning to KAPAN and recently completed a competitiveness of the compa-
deliver SEYMEN Navigational new Retinar AESA Multi-Mission nies in the international market.
Electronic Warfare System to one Radar.” Türkiye has become a signifi-
of our customers in 2025; this is cant defence exporter, especially
one of most critical projects of The company is confident about for the unmanned aerial vehi-
the company. We have developed KAPAN’s export potential. “KAPAN cles, land vehicles and surface
systems that enhance situational is one of the preferred counter ship programs. Together, these
awareness and improve our drone systems of Turkish Armed elements create a dynamic envi-
innovation.”.
forces’ survivability in complex Forces,” says Akbas. “It offers ronment conducive to growth and
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