Meteksan Savunma
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| Industry | Defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Ankara, Turkey |
Key people | Abdullah Atalar, Chairman and Murat Erciyes, President |
| Products | rf and e/o sensor systems, underwater acoustic systems, communication systems |
| Revenue | US$ 110,000,000 (2013) |
Number of employees | 230 |
| Website | www.meteksan.com |
Meteksan Savunma is a Turkish defense technology company, based in Ankara[1] specializing in microwave and millimeter wave systems, laser systems, communication data links and radios, underwater acoustic systems and simulators. It is part of Bilkent Holding, a large conglomerate funded by Bilkent University, which is Turkey's 15th largest industrial group, and privately held.[2][3]
Meteksan is one of the suppliers of the Turkish defense forces, and has been involved in projects such as missile defense systems, attack helicopters and underwater weapons systems.[4]
History
Meteksan Savunma was founded in 2006 by Turgut Senol, Founding General Manager and Vice Chairman of Board, and is considered one of Turkey's leading R&D centers.[5] In 2007, Meteksan formed a joint venture with TUBITAK, the Turkish State Research Organization and with Bilkent University, to develop a millimeter wave radar for the TAI/AgustaWestland T-129.[6] In 2008, it had sales of US$30 Million, including radars for T-129 and simulators for the Turkish Navy.[2]
In 2009, it was designated as a "Center of Excellence in Underwater Acoustics" by Turkey's Undersecretariat for Defense Industries, the first such center established as part of a Turkish government initiative to increase the output of its local defense industries.[1][7]
References
- 1 2 Burak Ege Bekdil (28 September 2009). "Acoustics Ambitions". Defense News.
- ↑ Meteksan Savunma Industry Inc.
- ↑ Bakanlık'tan denizaltı açıklaması
- ↑ High tech from Turkey’s Meteksan
- ↑ T129 Multi-Role Combat Helicopter, Turkey
- ↑ Meteksan Defence