Savunma Sanayii Baskanlıgı

What Savunma Sanayii Baskanlıgı does

Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı (SSB), formally T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı, is the government entity under the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye mandated to coordinate defense procurement, industrialization, R&D, and export strategy for the Turkish Armed Forces and security institutions. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Çankaya, Ankara, SSB currently manages a portfolio of more than 1,400 defense projects with a combined value exceeding $100 billion across land (ALTAY tank, ZAHA amphibious vehicle), naval (MİLGEM corvettes, submarines, LHD), air (KAAN fifth-generation fighter, HÜRJET trainer, GÖKBEY/ATAK helicopters), unmanned (Bayraktar AKINCI/TB3/KIZILELMA), missile (ATMACA, TAYFUN, CİRİT, TOLUN, SİPER, HİSAR), electronic warfare (KORAL-2, ASELFLIR-600/ASELPOD), satellite (GÖKTÜRK-3 SAR, İMECE), and cyber (TSK Cloud, SİSAMER, KAHIN) domains. SSB subcontracts system development to a Tier-1 ecosystem led by ASELSAN, TUSAŞ, ROKETSAN, HAVELSAN, BAYKAR, MKE, ASFAT, and STM, and operates its own digital coordination platforms including the Savunma Sanayii 360 Digital Platform, Savunma Sanayii Akademi (with Mentorus, YETEN talent inventory, and R&D portals), and the SSYZ/EVREN AI Platform.

As a government institution rather than a commercial company, SSB does not generate revenue in the P&L sense. Its "go-to-market" is direct government-to-government contracting: SSB issues tenders and direct contracts to domestic defense primes on behalf of the Turkish Armed Forces (Land, Naval, Air Forces), the Gendarmerie General Command, and the Ministry of Interior, while defense exports — which reached $10.054 billion in 2025, up 40x from $248 million in 2002 — are executed by the defense companies with SSB coordination. Pricing is opaque, conducted through confidential procurement processes, and the body's funding flows from Turkish state defense allocations (which expanded roughly 18-fold since 2002). The single-customer (Turkish state) profile is structural rather than incidental, balanced only by growing export channeling of the same domestic primes through international defense exhibitions, NATO forums, and bilateral agreements.

Name

Savunma Sanayii Baskanlıgı

Legal name

T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı

Website

https://ssb.gov.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı (SSB) is the Turkish Presidency's government entity coordinating defense procurement and industrialization for the Turkish Armed Forces, managing 1,400+ projects valued above $100 billion across land, naval, air, missile, UAV, and cyber domains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Procurement and Industrialization

NAICS

National Security (928110), Space Research and Technology (92711), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Space-Based Defense Systems (SSA, Missile Warning, Protected SATCOM) (IMABAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Submarine Manufacturing (SSN/SSK/SSBN) (IMAJABAG), Security Sector Governance & Police Reform (BPADAGAI)

Keywords

• Defense procurement coordination
• Defense industrialization programs
• Military systems integration
• Defense R&D management
• Government defense contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Çankaya

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Defense Procurement and Industrialization Programs: SSB manages and coordinates defense procurement programs for Turkish Armed Forces and security institutions. As a government agency, it does not generate revenue in the commercial sense but manages defense expenditure budgets allocated by the Turkish government for defense industrialization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı (SSB) is the Turkish government agency that manages defense procurement, industrialization, and R&D programs for the Turkish Armed Forces and security institutions. It coordinates over 1,400 defense projects across land platforms, naval vessels, aircraft, helicopters, unmanned systems, missiles, electronic warfare, satellites, and cybersecurity. SSB operates the Savunma Sanayii Akademi for workforce development and the Milli Yetkinlik Hamlesi national competence initiative.

Product overview

The Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) is Turkey's government authority responsible for managing defense industry industrialization, technology, and procurement programs. SSB oversees a vast portfolio of defense projects spanning land platforms (ALTAY main battle tank, ZAHA armored assault vehicle), naval vessels (MİLGEM warships, submarines, landing ships), aircraft (KAAN fifth-generation fighter, HÜRJET jet trainer, HÜRKUŞ basic trainer), helicopters (GÖKBEY, ATAK), unmanned systems (Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA, TB3 SİHA, KIZILELMA UCAV), air defense (SİPER, HİSAR, Kara Atmaca, Siper), missiles and munitions (ATMACA, AKYA torpedo, TAYFUN, CİRİT, TOLUN, MAM), electronics and radar (KORAL-2, ASELFLIR/ASELPOD, IFF systems), satellite systems (İMECE, GÖKTÜRK-3 SAR), weapons (MPT-76 rifle, laser weapons), and cybersecurity/IT (TSK Cloud, SİSAMER, KAHİN AI law enforcement system). SSB also operates the Savunma Sanayii Akademi which runs the Milli Yetkinlik Hamlesi human capital initiative, the ELMAS vocational education program, Mentorus mentoring platform, and the Defence Career digital platform. The organization's defense export reached $10.054 billion in 2025, supporting over 3,500 companies and 100,000+ sector employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Savunma Sanayii Akademi (SSA): A training and technology program institute established in 2017 under SSB to develop qualified human resources for Turkey's defence industry ecosystem, operating from ODTÜ-Teknokent.
• Savunma Sanayii 360
• Savunma Kariyer Platformu (Defence Career Platform)
• Milli Yetkinlik Hamlesi (National Competence Initiative)

Products and services

• ALTAY Seri Üretim Projesi (ALTAY Main Battle Tank Serial Production) Turkey's domestically developed next-generation main battle tank (MBT) serial production project, representing the flagship land platform program managed by SSB for the Turkish Land Forces.
• Zırhlı Amfibi Hücum Aracı (ZAHA) Armored amphibious assault vehicle designed for combined arms operations from sea to land, procured for Turkish Land Forces amphibious operations.
• MİLGEM Projesi (National Ship / Milli Gemi) National warship development program producing Ada-class corvettes and expanded to include frigate-class vessels for the Turkish Naval Forces.
• Milli Muharip Uçak (KAAN) Turkey's indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft development project (MMU), targeting self-reliance in combat aviation for the Turkish Air Force.
• HÜRJET Jet Trainer Aircraft Indigenous jet trainer aircraft (HÜRJET) developed to replace aging training aircraft and serve as a light combat platform for the Turkish Air Force.
• Bayraktar KIZILELMA (Unmanned Combat Aircraft) Unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Baykar, capable of autonomous carrier operations and swarming with manned aircraft.
• T625 GÖKBEY Helicopter Indigenous general-purpose helicopter developed for civilian and military use, with turbo-shaft engine and multi-mission capability.
• ATAK Tactical Attack Helicopter Tactical attack and reconnaissance helicopter program providing firepower and reconnaissance capabilities for Turkish land operations.
• SİPER Long-Range Air Defense System Long-range air defense missile system developed with national resources; SİPER 2 demonstrated successful interception of maneuvering targets.
• AKYA Heavyweight Torpedo Indigenous heavyweight torpedo developed for naval platforms, capable of submarine and surface ship engagement.
• TAYFUN Ballistic/Cruise Missile system Surface-to-surface cruise missile; Block-2 features land-attack capability; Block-3 achieves hypersonic speeds for maritime surface target interdiction.
• MPT-76 / MPT-76H National Infantry Rifle 7.62mm national infantry rifle developed domestically for the Turkish Armed Forces; MPT-76H is a lighter variant in operational use.
• TSK Bulut Bilişim Sistemi (Turkish Armed Forces Cloud Computing System) Cloud computing infrastructure project for Turkish Armed Forces enabling joint operability, data consolidation, and enterprise-level dedicated cloud for strategic, operational, and tactical capabilities.
• SİSAMER (Cyber Defence Center) Cyber defense center project for Turkish Armed Forces Cyber Defence Command, providing immediate response to cyber incidents with nationally developed systems.
• KAHİN (AI-Supported Preventive Law Enforcement System) AI-enabled decision support system for crime analysis and prevention, with modules for traffic accidents, theft, and narcotics crime forecasting, deployed for the Ministry of Interior.
• Milli Yetkinlik Hamlesi (National Competence Initiative) Strategic human capital transformation initiative launched in August 2024 to identify, improve, and sustain technical, behavioral, and leadership competencies in Turkey's defense industry ecosystem.
• Savunma Sanayii Akademi (Defence Industry Academy) Defense Industry Academy established in 2017 within SSB to develop and implement training and technology programs for qualified human resources in Turkey's defense industry ecosystem, operating from ODTÜ-Teknokent.
• ASELFLIR-600 / ASELPOD Electro-Optical Targeting System Next-generation electro-optical targeting and reconnaissance system (ASELFLIR-600) for HALE-class UAVs; ASELPOD already in service with Turkish Air Force for precision strike.
• TOLUN Miniature Precision-Guided Bomb Precision-guided miniature munitions deployable from airborne platforms; TOLUN-IIR features imaging infrared seeker for moving targets.
• Çağın Directed Energy Weapon Fuel Cell Technology Fuel cell technology development project for directed energy weapon systems, targeting reduced noise, vibration, and thermal/acoustic signatures.
• ELMAS Programı (Vocational and Technical Education Program) Defense industry-oriented vocational and technical education program run in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education, providing multi-faceted development through school-industry partnerships.
• GÖKTÜRK-3 SAR Satellite System / İMECE Earth Observation Satellite Turkey's first satellite carrying a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload (GÖKTÜRK-3), providing all-weather day/night imaging capability, alongside the İMECE high-resolution electro-optical Earth observation satellite.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turkey's defense exports reached $10.05 billion in 2025, 40x growth from $248 million in 2002
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• BTK AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Defense Industry Academy partnered with BTK Academy for 19-title training program offering technical and social perspectives on defense industry.
• ASELSANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026ASELSAN signed export contracts for radar, air defense, electro-optic and communication systems plus UAV and USV payloads worth $114.7 million for foreign customers.
• Istanbul Technical UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partnership for Defense Industry MBA program and cooperation protocol with Sefine Shipyard for unmanned platforms and autonomous technologies.
• Sefine ShipyardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Cooperation protocol signed for maritime unmanned platforms, autonomous technologies, and maritime robotics research.
• ASELSANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB contracts with ASELSAN for radar systems, electronic warfare, communication systems, and cybersecurity products. Contracts signed in June 2026 for Public Safety Communication and Satellite/Upspace Systems totaling $845 million.
• HAVELSANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB works with HAVELSAN on naval combat management systems, simulation technologies, and AI applications. HAVELSAN developed BLUEVISION AI-powered defense system.
• TUSAŞcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB contracts with TUSAŞ for aircraft, helicopters, UAVs including KAAN fighter aircraft, HÜRJET trainer, GÖKBEY helicopter, and Anka-S UAV. TUSAŞ achieved CDP Water Security 'A' rating in 2025.
• ROKETSANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB works with ROKETSAN on missile systems including ATMACA, ÇIRIT, SOM, TAYFUN cruise missiles, and ISKENDER tactical missiles.
• BAYKARcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB coordinates with BAYKAR on UAV systems including Bayraktar TB3, AKINCI, and KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft.
• MKE (Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB works with MKE on weapons and ammunition including TOLUN miniature bombs, 155mm artillery ammunition, and small arms.
• STMmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB partners with STM on naval systems including ADA-class corvettes for export to Malaysia and patrol vessels for Portugal.
• ASFATmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB coordinates with ASFAT on naval modernization and maintenance projects including CAm Roman corvette construction at Istanbul Shipyard.
• KOSGEBminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 June 2026KOSGEB provides support programs for SMEs in HAB OSB defense industry cluster, with support cap increased from 20 million TL to 30 million TL.
• TEKNOPARK İstanbulmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026SSB supports Teknopark Istanbul which hosts defense startups and runs Deepdefence Acceleration Program with ASELSAN for dual-use technology ventures.
• Hacettepe UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Partnership for MBA in Defense Industry program and Systems Engineering master's program developed with SSB cooperation.
• Ankara UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Cooperation on Energy Materials and Technologies course developed with Defense Industry Academy.
• TEKNOFESTmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026SSB supports TEKNOFEST, Turkey's largest technology and aviation festival, which showcases defense technologies and cultivates future workforce.
• ASELSANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Contract signed with ASELSAN for AI-supported Urban Security Management Systems procurement totaling $469.974 million.
• Savunma Sanayii AkademicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2024Established under SSB in 2017 to develop qualified human resources for defense industry ecosystem. Operates from METU-Teknokent campus in Ankara.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Direction générale de l'armement (DGA): France's central defense procurement and technology agency, equivalent in mandate: equipping armed forces, managing R&D, and overseeing defense industrial policy across land, naval, air, space, and missile domains. Most directly comparable European peer to SSB.
• Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S): UK's defense procurement and support organization, part of the Ministry of Defence, responsible for procuring and supporting equipment and systems for the British Armed Forces across all domains. Direct functional analog to SSB.
• Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA): South Korea's central defense acquisition agency managing weapons systems procurement, defense R&D, and industrialization policy. Closest Asian peer given comparable mandate of building indigenous defense capability behind a strategic prime ecosystem (KAI, Hanwha, Hyundai Rotem).
• Department of Defence Production (India): India's MoD division responsible for defense manufacturing, procurement policy, and indigenization. Comparable to SSB in scale, mission of import substitution, and integration with a large domestic supplier base.
• Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (CASG): Australia's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, the defense procurement arm of the Department of Defence, responsible for acquiring and sustaining military equipment across all domains. Functional peer to SSB.
• Spanish Dirección General de Armamento y Material (DGAM): Spain's defense procurement and material authority under the Ministry of Defense, managing acquisition programs, R&D, and industrial policy. NATO-aligned peer with similar mandate structure to SSB.
• Israeli Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense Procurement (DDR&D): Israel's defense R&D and procurement directorate under MoD, managing defense acquisition, indigenous development, and export promotion. Comparable in mission scope (full-spectrum self-sufficiency + export) and in integrating with leading defense primes.
• Italian Segretariato Generale della Difesa / National Armaments Directorate: Italy's defense procurement and industrial policy body under the Ministry of Defense, managing armaments programs, R&D coordination, and partnerships with domestic primes (Leonardo, Fincantieri). European peer with similar industrialization focus.

Emerging players

• UAE Tawazun Economic Council: UAE's defense and security acquisition authority, focused on building indigenous defense capability and offset programs. Comparable emerging-market model to SSB's industrialization mandate, though at smaller scale.

Others

• ASELSAN: Turkey's largest defense electronics prime and SSB's core strategic partner (radar, EW, comms, cyber). Not a direct peer (it's a supplier under SSB's coordination) but is the most strategically coupled entity in the ecosystem and key channel for SSB-coordinated contracts and exports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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