What Altınay Defense Technologies does

Altınay Defense Technologies (Altınay Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş.) is a publicly traded Turkish aerospace and defense subsystem provider, listed on Borsa Istanbul Yıldız Pazar under ticker ALTNY following its May 2024 IPO. The company designs and manufactures mission-critical motion control, electromechanical, and platform-integration subsystems for land, naval, air, and space defense applications, operating as a unit of the Altınay Technology Group which has over 30 years of engineering heritage. Its product portfolio spans weapon pedestals, servo drivers, mast systems, and gimbals (VENUS-4), as well as flagship indigenous systems including the HYTS (Kuşkapanı) autonomous helicopter capture and transfer system (deployed on TCG İstanbul F-515 frigate), SALAN precision-guided munitions release system, JP-5 naval fuel transfer system, and the XMotion motor drive series. Through the TAAC joint venture with TUSAŞ, the company develops flight control actuators and landing gear for the KAAN fifth-generation combat aircraft, HÜRJET jet trainer, and GÖKBEY helicopter; through subsidiary DASAL, it offers a family of rotary-wing UAVs (PEREGRINE, FALCON-R556, PUHU-C75, BEE-EATER). Additional offerings include AKYA torpedo battery systems (with ROKETSAN), ALKARA counter-drone systems, munitions demilitarization infrastructure, and the Iron Bird Test System for KAAN.

The business model is primarily B2B hardware sales of subsystems to Turkish Armed Forces, the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), and major Turkish defense primes (TUSAŞ, ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, STM), supplemented by project-based R&D contracts with SSB and Turkish Armed Forces Foundation companies. Exports are channeled through DASAL (UAVs) and TAAC (engineering services) and currently represent ~6% of total sales with a stated 20% target. The company employs nearly 700 people including over 550 engineers, operates a 12,500 sqm production facility in Dilovası, Kocaeli at full capacity since late 2024, and is building a $50M Tuzla Technology Campus (28,000 sqm) and a $25M Ankara production facility. Customer engagement runs through direct enterprise field sales, major international defense exhibitions (SAHA, IDEF, Eurosatory, DIMDEX, TEKNOFEST), and strategic teaming agreements (e.g., G7 Aerospace in Malaysia). 2025 revenue was $79.5 million, up ~36% year-over-year, with an order backlog exceeding $200 million as of April 2026.

Name

Altınay Defense Technologies

Legal name

Altınay Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş.

Website

https://altinaysavunma.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Altınay Defense Technologies is a publicly traded Turkish aerospace and defense subsystem provider specializing in motion control, electromechanical systems, UAVs, and flight control actuators for the Turkish Armed Forces, SSB, and defense primes such as TUSAŞ, ASELSAN, and ROKETSAN.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Subsystems and Aerospace Components

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft (3721), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO), Turrets, Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) & Armament Integration (IMABAJAI), VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC), Military Aircraft Platforms (Fixed-Wing) (IMABAMAA)

Keywords

• Defense subsystems
• Motion control systems
• Unmanned aerial vehicles
• Aerospace actuators
• Precision weapon systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Pendik

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Subsystems and Hardware Sales: Design, development, and production of mission-critical subsystems (motion control, weapon systems, landing gears, flight control actuators, UAVs) for defense platforms. Revenue is generated through direct sales to Turkish Armed Forces, defense ministries, and prime contractors. Product sales account for the majority of revenue.
2. R&D and Product Development Contracts: R&D projects signed with the Presidency of Defense Industries and Turkish Armed Forces Foundation companies. Includes development of aerial fire detection/suppression systems and power packages for underwater platforms. Revenue from project-based R&D contracts.
3. Export Revenue: International sales through subsidiaries DASAL (UAV exports to Middle East, Southeast Asia, Turkic Republics) and TAAC (engineering exports to Middle East). Currently represents approximately 6% of total sales with target to reach 20%.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altınay Defense Technologies designs, develops, and manufactures mission-critical defense subsystems including motion control systems, weapon pedestals, helicopter capture and transfer systems, precision-guided munition release systems, SATCOM pedestals, gimbals, servo drivers, flight control actuators, and landing gear systems. Through its DASAL subsidiary, the company also produces rotary-wing UAVs and counter-drone systems, supplying Turkish Armed Forces, defense prime contractors, and international allied nations.

Product overview

Altınay Defense Technologies operates as a comprehensive defense systems provider offering mission-critical subsystems across land, naval, air, and space platforms. The product portfolio centers on motion control technologies (servo drivers, gimbals, weapon pedestals, mast systems) and platform-specific solutions (HYTS helicopter capture system, JP-5 fuel systems, precision release mechanisms, SATCOM pedestals). Through its DASAL subsidiary, the company offers rotary-wing UAVs including PEREGRINE kamikaze drones, FALCON armed systems, and PUHU-C75 cargo UAVs. Through its TAAC joint venture with TUSAŞ, Altınay develops flight control actuators and landing gear for national aircraft programs including KAAN and HÜRJET. The company also provides battery systems for heavyweight torpedoes via ROKETSAN partnerships, munitions demilitarization solutions, and specialized test infrastructure including the Iron Bird Test System. This modular approach enables integration across multiple defense platforms while maintaining specialized expertise in each domain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mast Systems Elevated mast systems for defense and naval applications, providing sensor and communication equipment mounting platforms.
• Servo Drivers Advanced servo motor controllers and drivers for precision motion control in military and naval applications.
• Weapon Pedestals Stabilized armed weapon pedestals for land and naval defense platforms.
• VENUS-4 Gimbals Advanced gimbal systems for electro-optical surveillance, targeting, and reconnaissance applications.
• HYTS - Helicopter Capture and Transfer System (Kuşkapanı)
• JP-5 Fuel Transfer and Service System
• Next-generation 4-axis SATCOM Pedestal
• XMotion Motor Drive Series
• Precision-guided Release System (SALAN)
• PEREGRINE UAV Micro-class rotary-wing kamikaze UAV developed by DASAL for tactical operations.
• FALCON-R556 UAV Armed UAV system developed by DASAL with versatile mission capabilities for tactical operations.
• PUHU-C75 Cargo UAV Heavy-lift cargo UAV optimized for operations in terrain and electronic warfare environments, capable of reliable operations in signal-jamming conditions.
• BEE-EATER UAV Vehicle-launched UAV system for tactical deployment and flexible mission execution.
• Iron Bird Test System Ground-based flight simulation platform developed by TAAC for the KAAN National Combat Aircraft, providing comprehensive testing of flight control and landing gear systems.
• ALKARA Counter-Drone System Counter-drone system designed to detect and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.
• AKYA Battery Systems High-power, high-energy-density lithium-based battery systems for heavyweight torpedo applications developed for the ROKETSAN AKYA program.
• Flight Control Actuators Advanced flight control systems developed through TAAC joint venture for next-generation combat aircraft including KAAN and HÜRJET.
• Landing Gear Systems Aerospace-grade landing gear systems for military aircraft developed through TAAC, supporting strategic aerospace programs.
• Munitions Demilitarization Systems Unmanned systems for dismantling and sorting various types of munitions, representing NATO's largest smart munitions technologies infrastructure.
• Mobile Wastewater Treatment System Patent-protected mobile wastewater treatment system for defense platforms that efficiently removes TNT and similar energetic substances using a high-capacity sand filter.

Quantifiable outcome

• HYTS system operational on TCG İstanbul frigate; developed from scratch within 2 years after embargo
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• TAAC Aviation Technologies (Joint Venture with TUSAŞ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019TAAC (Turkish Aerospace Actuation Systems) is a joint venture between Altınay Defense and TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries), established in 2019. TAAC develops flight control actuators and landing gear systems for the KAAN National Combat Aircraft, HÜRJET jet trainer, and GÖKBEY helicopter. TAAC also developed the Iron Bird Test System — a ground-based flight simulation platform for KAAN, a capability found only in aircraft-manufacturing countries. TAAC has completed its first export project with a Middle Eastern client and is led by General Manager Murat Koç.
• DASAL Aviation TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDASAL Aerospace Technologies is a subsidiary of Altınay Defense specializing in electric rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). DASAL has developed a family of 12 different UAV platforms ranging from micro-class (Peregrine) to heavy-lift cargo drones capable of human transport. Products include PEREGRINE kamikaze UAV, FALCON UAV, and PUHU-C75 cargo UAV. DASAL serves export markets in Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Turkic Republics. Led by General Manager Kutay Çağıl Büyüköztürk as of April 2026.
• STM (Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTM and Altınay collaborated on the HYTS Helicopter Capture and Transfer System development under the coordination of the Presidency of Defense Industries. STM served as prime contractor for the I-class frigate program, with Altınay developing the indigenous HYTS after the Canadian embargo. STM and Altınay also jointly developed the JP-5 Fuel Transfer and Service System under the main contractorship of TAİS OG–STM Joint Venture for I-class frigates.
• G7 Aerospace (Malaysia)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaming Agreement signed between G7 Aerospace (based in Malaysia) and Altınay Defense in December 2022. The agreement covers UAV solutions, Integrated Logistics Maintenance Services (ILMS), and UAV Systems Training services for Malaysian Defense and Security Organizations. General Manager Burak Mercan signed on behalf of Altınay Defense.
• ASELSANcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing technology collaboration between Altınay and ASELSAN. ASELSAN's camera and communication systems are integrated into UAV platforms developed by Altınay/DASAL. ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol shared a panel with Altınay at UEZ 2025, highlighting ongoing synergy among Turkish defense companies.
• Barzan Holdings (Qatar)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Gorgun held strategic meetings with Barzan Holdings officials at DIMDEX 2026 exhibition in Qatar to discuss joint development projects, technology transfer, and defense export expansion.
• EDGE Group (UAE)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Gorgun held strategic meetings with EDGE Group officials at DIMDEX 2026 exhibition in Qatar. EDGE Group is a major UAE defense conglomerate engaged in discussions around technology transfer and defense export expansion.
• ROKETSANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROKETSAN and Altınay Defense signed a lithium-based battery supply agreement for the AKYA heavyweight torpedo program at SAHA 2026. Altınay will handle serial production of high-power, high-energy-density battery systems designed to meet demanding operational requirements of heavyweight torpedoes in harsh maritime conditions. This strengthens Türkiye's domestic capability in critical subsystems for naval weapon systems.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baykar: Turkey's leading UAV manufacturer (Bayraktar TB2, Akıncı, Kızılelma). Most direct comparator to Altınay's DASAL subsidiary in rotary-wing and tactical UAVs, and is rapidly scaling global export share from a stronger brand position.
• ASELSAN: Turkey's largest defense electronics company, long-standing technology collaborator with Altınay (ASELSAN's cameras and comms integrate into Altınay/DASAL UAVs). Competes for and co-creates subsystem content across Turkish defense platforms in adjacent categories (avionics, sensors, comms).
• TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries): Turkey's primary fixed-wing aircraft manufacturer (KAAN, HÜRJET, GÖKBEY, ANKA). Partner via the TAAC joint venture for flight control actuators and landing gear, but also a potential platform-internalizer for motion control and could compete vertically with Altınay.
• ROKETSAN: Turkey's primary missile and rocket house (AKYA torpedo, MAM, BORA). Both a customer of Altınay (AKYA battery systems) and a competitor for subsystem content on Turkish missile/torpedo programs, with significant indigenization-driven growth.
• STM: Turkish defense engineering and naval platform house, prime contractor on the I-class frigate program. Partnered with Altınay on HYTS and JP-5 fuel systems; competes for naval subsystem integration work.
• FNSS: Turkish armored vehicle manufacturer and a potential customer for Altınay's weapon pedestals. Competes for subsystem content on Turkey's ALTAY and tracked/wheeled armored vehicle programs.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Israeli developer of precision munitions, weapon systems (Trophy, Iron Dome, Spike), and advanced defense subsystems. Direct comparator to Altınay's SALAN precision release system and weapon pedestals; an established exporter in similar product categories.

Broad incumbents

• HAVELSAN: Turkish defense software, simulation, and C4ISR company. Adjacent in command/control and digital-twin technology to Altınay's Iron Bird and AI-driven image processing; could expand into motion control and autonomy software overlap.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics, UAVs (THOR, Hermes), and subsystem supplier. Most established international peer operating in similar electro-optical, gimbal, and UAV categories as Altınay's VENUS-4 gimbals and DASAL UAV portfolio.

Emerging players

• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: US-listed developer of target drones, tactical UAVs, and unmanned systems. Comparable to DASAL's kamikaze/tactical UAV portfolio and Altınay's broader autonomous-platform play, with similar defense-focused business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

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