METEKSAN
About
Meteksan Defence Industry Inc. was established in 2006 under Bilkent Holding with the aim of coordinating the defense-related projects and activities of high-technology companies operating within the Group under a single roof. Since its establishment, the company has become one of Türkiye’s leading defense industry organizations through its original solutions in the field of defense technologies.
The primary objective of Meteksan Defence is to develop and manufacture indigenous, high-technology products and subsystems to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces and security forces, in line with the vision of the Presidency of Defence Industries. The systems and subsystems developed by the company are used in critical mission areas such as command and control, communications, reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence, and are integrated into a wide range of platforms, including surface and underwater platforms, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Developing advanced technology products in diverse fields such as radar systems, electronic warfare technologies, communication solutions, training simulators and underwater acoustic systems, Meteksan Defence offers reliable and innovative solutions to its users through its strong engineering infrastructure and high production capability.
Meteksan Defence’s product portfolio includes mission-proven systems such as UAV radars, perimeter surveillance radar families, counter-drone systems, tactical data links, anti-jamming solutions, sonar systems, and advanced training simulators. These systems are not only in active service within Türkiye but are also exported to a growing number of friendly and allied countries across different regions, contributing to international cooperation and defense capability development.
With more than a decade of experience and the successful completion of numerous national and international projects, Meteksan Defence has established itself as a reliable solution partner in complex and high-technology defense programs.
At the core of Meteksan Defence’s success lies its strong engineering capability, highly qualified human resources, and a robust ecosystem built on university–industry collaboration. By maintaining close cooperation with stakeholders, the company continues to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance systems tailored to operational needs, while ensuring timely execution of projects.
As a Bilkent Holding company, Meteksan Defence holds a unique position where all generated resources are transferred to Bilkent University. This structure not only supports the advancement of education by enabling more students to benefit from scholarships and modern educational opportunities, but also reflects the company’s broader commitment to contributing to societal development alongside technological advancement.
Today, Meteksan Defence continues its journey with the vision of becoming a globally recognized and trusted defense technology provider. By strengthening international collaborations through joint production and technology transfer models, the company contributes to the development of local defense industries in allied nations while reinforcing its position as a strategic and reliable partner on the global stage.
Products:
- Retinar Ground Surveillance Radars
- Retinar FAR-AD Drone Detection Radar
- Retinar AESA Multi-Mission Radar
- KAPAN Counter Drone System
- CRA Radar Altimeters
- AKSON C-Band UAV Data Link
- MILSAR SAR/MTI Radar
- AGNOSIS Anti-Jamming GNSS
- GNSS Antennas and Receivers
- PELIKAN RF Missile Seeker Simulator
- Missile Data Links
- YAKAMOS 2020 Hull Mounted Sonar
- Transducers and Hydrophones
- Submarine Sonar Systems
- DCSIM Damage Control Simulator
- FTSIM Fire Training Simulator
- HUET Helicopter Escape Training Simulator
- MERT Portable Electronic Attack System
- MERTER Man-Pack Electronic Attack System
- SEYMEN Navigation Electronic Warfare System
- ALACA Ka Band RCS Measurement System

