Since 1982

Leveraging our long-standing experience and highly skilled workforce, we provide high-tech, software-intensive products, solutions, and services
for the armed forces, public, and private sectors, both domestically and internationally.

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Company Overview

HAVELSAN, established in 1982, is one of Türkiye’s leading defense and advanced technology companies. As a subsidiary of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV), HAVELSAN develops innovative, national, and smart solutions tailored to the needs of defence, public, and private sectors. With deep expertise in mission-critical systems, the company continues to deliver cutting-edge technologies that contribute to Türkiye’s technological independence and global competitiveness.

HAVELSAN delivers high value-added solutions across a comprehensive portfolio that spans defence technologies, simulation and training systems, autonomous unmanned systems, information and communication technologies, and cybersecurity. As Türkiye’s sole and proven Combat Management Systemprovider, HAVELSAN strengthens national deterrence through advanced platforms like the ADVENT system, while expanding its influence globally through defense exports and international collaborations. With its “AI for Defence” approach, HAVELSAN increasingly integrates artificial intelligence into every layer of its products and services.

As a global simulation leader, HAVELSAN offers turnkey training systems including pilot, tank, submarine, and combat simulators that enhance the operational readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces and allied institutions. In the field of autonomy, the company has introduced the “Digital Troops”concept, powered by Hybrid Swarm Intelligence, through land, air, and naval systems such as BARKAN, KAPGAN, BAHA, BOZBEY, and SANCAR AUSV, all designed to respond to next-generation operational challenges.

With a presence in nearly 30 countries, HAVELSAN continues to expand its international footprint across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Backed by a strong R&D culture and qualified human capital, the company collaborates with academic institutions, invests in innovation, and commits to shaping the future of secure technologies. Driven by the vision of “Coding the Trusted Future” HAVELSAN remains a trusted solution partner in national and foreign defense and the public and private sectors.

History

Foundation of HAVELSAN1982Foundation of HAVELSAN

The company was established under the name HAVELSAN-AYDIN.

Commencement of Operations1985Commencement of Operations

Operations began under the name HAVELSAN, with 98% of the capital owned by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV).

Electronic Warfare Test and Training Range (EWTTR)1996Electronic Warfare Test and Training Range (EWTTR)

Development activities for the Electronic Warfare Test and Training Range began.

Air Force Integrated Command and Control System (AICCS)1997Air Force Integrated Command and Control System (AICCS)

The contract for the Air Force Integrated Command and Control System (AICCS) Project was signed.

F16 Avionics-OFP/SIL1997F16 Avionics-OFP/SIL

Project to update mission software for new sensors and munitions on the Air Force Command’s fighter jets.

National Judiciary Informatics System Project (UYAP)2000National Judiciary Informatics System Project (UYAP)

The National Judiciary Informatics System Project began.

Land Registry and Cadaster Information System (TAKBİS)2001Land Registry and Cadaster Information System (TAKBİS)

The project for the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadaster Information System began.

CN235 Full Flight Simulator2002CN235 Full Flight Simulator

The contract for the CN-235 Level D Flight Simulator with the Republic of Korea was signed.

Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control System2003Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control System

The Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control System project began.

Meltem Project2003Meltem Project

The Maritime Patrol and Surveillance Aircraft (MELTEM) project began.

Election Informatics System (SEÇSİS)2005Election Informatics System (SEÇSİS)

The Election Informatics System (SEÇSİS) project began.

Helicopter Simulators Project (HELSIM)2005Helicopter Simulators Project (HELSIM)

The HELSIM contract for integrated helicopter simulator training services with the Secretariat of Defense Industries (SSB) was signed.

Genesis Combat Management System (CMS)2005Genesis Combat Management System (CMS)

The Genesis Combat Management System (CMS) project began.

Ship Data Distribution System (SDDS)2006Ship Data Distribution System (SDDS)

The Ship Data Distribution System (SDDS) project began.

MİLGEM2007MİLGEM

The contract for the MİLGEM 1-2 Combat Systems was signed.

New Type Patrol Boat System Integration2008New Type Patrol Boat System Integration

The contract for the procurement and integration of electronic and weapon systems for the New Type Patrol Boat System was signed.

Pakistan Artillery Forward Observer Training Simulator2008Pakistan Artillery Forward Observer Training Simulator

The Pakistan Artillery Forward Observer Training Simulator was delivered to the Pakistan Army School of Artillery.

Turkish State Railways (TCDD) Enterprise Resource Planning System2009Turkish State Railways (TCDD) Enterprise Resource Planning System

The Turkish State Railways (TCDD) Enterprise Resource Planning project began.

F-16 Weapon and Tactical Trainer Simulator (F-16 SIM)2009F-16 Weapon and Tactical Trainer Simulator (F-16 SIM)

The contract for the F-16 Weapon and Tactical Trainer Simulator (F-16 SIM) was signed.

ADVENT2010ADVENT

The Network Supported Data Integrated Combat Management System (ADVENT) project began in collaboration with the Turkish Naval Forces Command ARMERKOM.

Cougar Helicopter Simulator2010Cougar Helicopter Simulator

The contract for the Cougar Helicopter Simulator was signed.

Submarine Diving Simulator (DEDAS)2012Submarine Diving Simulator (DEDAS)

The contract for the Submarine Diving Simulator (DEDAS) was signed with the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB).

Joint Command and Control Information System (DOOB)2013Joint Command and Control Information System (DOOB)

The project for the Joint Command and Control Information System for the Army and Air Forces began.

HAVELSAN Integrated Sonar Submarine Command and Control System (SEDA)2013HAVELSAN Integrated Sonar Submarine Command and Control System (SEDA)

The HAVELSAN Integrated Sonar Submarine Command and Control System (SEDA) project began.

Coastal Surveillance Radar System (CSRS)2013Coastal Surveillance Radar System (CSRS)

The Coastal Surveillance Radar System (CSRS) project for the Coast Guard Command began.

Atak Helicopter Simulator (ATAKSIM)2014Atak Helicopter Simulator (ATAKSIM)

The Atak Helicopter Simulator (ATAKSIM) project began.

City Security Management System (CSMS)2016City Security Management System (CSMS)

The City Security Management System (CSMS) project began.

BOTAŞ Pipeline Security2016BOTAŞ Pipeline Security

The "Oil and Natural Gas Pipeline Security Project" field implementation phase 1 project began.

Qatar JWTC2017Qatar JWTC

The contract for the Joint Warfare Training Center project was signed with the Qatar Armed Forces. The AW139 Helicopter Simulator Training Center was opened in Doha for the Qatar Armed Forces.

Export of Joint Command and Control Information System (DOOB)2017Export of Joint Command and Control Information System (DOOB)

The Joint Command and Control Information System (DOOB) was exported to the Ministry of Defense of Oman.

Strait and Vessel Traffic Management System (VTS)2018Strait and Vessel Traffic Management System (VTS)

The Strait and Vessel Traffic Management System (VTS) project began.

First Civil Full Flight Simulator Delivered to Turkish Airlines (THY)2018First Civil Full Flight Simulator Delivered to Turkish Airlines (THY)

The BOEING 737-800 NG was delivered and received Level D certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Export of Armored Land Vehicle Simulator2019Export of Armored Land Vehicle Simulator

The Armored Land Vehicle Simulator AV8 was exported to the Malaysian Armed Forces.

National Biometric Data Management Project2019National Biometric Data Management Project

The National Biometric Data Management Project began under the management of BİYOTEKSAN, a partnership between the Police Care and Assistance Fund (POLSAN) and HAVELSAN.

DİYALOG (Local Video Conference Platform)2020DİYALOG (Local Video Conference Platform)

The local video conference platform DİYALOG was made available to institutions.

National Combat Aircraft (MMU)2020National Combat Aircraft (MMU)

A contract was signed with TAI for software development for Türkiye’s 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft project, the National Combat Aircraft.

Digital Troop Technology2021Digital Troop Technology

The Digital Troop project, based on autonomous driving and swarm capability of unmanned surface, air, and ground vehicles, began. The Armed Unmanned Autonomous Ground Vehicle BARKAN was introduced for the first time.

HAVELSAN VTS Commissioned in the Turkish Straits2022HAVELSAN VTS Commissioned in the Turkish Straits

Vessel traffic in the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits will be managed through the HAVELSAN Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system, developed under the Turkish Straits VTS System Expansion and Modernization Project.

Final Delivery for Reis-Class Submarines Completed2022Final Delivery for Reis-Class Submarines Completed

HAVELSAN completed the final delivery of Submarine Information Distribution Systems, along with command-and-control and combat management systems, for all Reis-class submarines.

SANCAR Armed Unmanned Autonomous Surface Vehicle2022SANCAR Armed Unmanned Autonomous Surface Vehicle

The armed unmanned autonomous surface vehicle SANCAR, which will integrate the ADVENT SYS, was produced in partnership with HAVELSAN and Yonca Onuk Shipyard and successfully completed its initial tests.

First Heavy-Class Unmanned Autonomous Ground Vehicle2022First Heavy-Class Unmanned Autonomous Ground Vehicle

Türkiye's first heavy-class unmanned autonomous ground vehicle, KAPGAN, was introduced at SAHA EXPO.

BARKAN UGV Enters Turkish Armed Forces Inventory2023BARKAN UGV Enters Turkish Armed Forces Inventory

HAVELSAN, long serving security forces with its training platforms and software solutions, has added its first operational platform product to the inventory with BARKAN.

ADVENT ROTA Phase-1 Tests Completed2023ADVENT ROTA Phase-1 Tests Completed

Factory acceptance tests for Phase-1 of ADVENT ROTA - the "mission intelligence" architecture of the SANCAR Armed USV, were successfully completed.

BAHA UAV Added to the Turkish Armed Forces Inventory2023BAHA UAV Added to the Turkish Armed Forces Inventory

BAHA, the sub-cloud unmanned aerial vehicle developed by HAVELSAN and exported in 2023, entered the inventory in Türkiye for the first time.

HAVELSAN Introduced MAIN2024HAVELSAN Introduced MAIN

Türkiye’s generative artificial intelligence model MAIN was introduced to the public with detailed information about its capabilities.

Turkish National Police Entrusts Biometric Data to National Software2024Turkish National Police Entrusts Biometric Data to National Software

he Biometric Data Management System, developed domestically by HAVELSAN under BİYOTEKSAN, began nationwide use by the Turkish National Police.

KOVAN Was Put Into Live at the Supreme Election Council (YSK) and BOTAŞ2024KOVAN Was Put Into Live at the Supreme Election Council (YSK) and BOTAŞ

The KOVAN Human Resources Transformation Project at the Supreme Election Council (YSK) was completed. At BOTAŞ, procurement, materials, inventory, and warehouse management modules were launched into live operation.

First Civil Aviation Simulator Export2024First Civil Aviation Simulator Export

HAVELSAN signed an agreement with France-based Simaero to deliver an A320 NEO Simulator for the New Delhi Training Center, marking its first export in the civil aviation simulation field.

ADVENT MARTI Integrated into TCSG-553 Aircraft2025ADVENT MARTI Integrated into TCSG-553 Aircraft

The ADVENT MARTI Command and Control System was integrated into the CN235 aircraft (TCSG-553) in the inventory of the Turkish Coast Guard Command.

Turkish Defense Industry Introduced a Brand New UAV2025Turkish Defense Industry Introduced a Brand New UAV

BULUT was added to the inventories of the Turkish Armed Forces and the Turkish National Police.

National Technologies Will Train Pilots for the B-250 Light Attack Aircraft2025National Technologies Will Train Pilots for the B-250 Light Attack Aircraft

HAVELSAN will provide training and simulation systems for the B-250 light attack and trainer aircraft developed by UAE-based CALIDUS.

SANCAR SIDA Added to Inventory2025SANCAR SIDA Added to Inventory

Following the completion of acceptance procedures, SANCAR Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle was delivered for operational use.

Our Vision

To become a global brand in defense technologies.

Our Mission

To provide all our customers - primarily defense and public institutions - with high-tech, unique, and innovative products and solutions.

Our Values

Surekli Ogrenme Gelisim

Continuous Learning and Development

  • We continuously develop ourselves by following global developments and current technology, contributing to HAVELSAN and our customers.
  • We learn from our mistakes and pursue innovations.
  • We are curious; we value staying up-to-date and embrace change and new ideas.
  • We think in terms of cause and effect, making data-driven decisions.

Dayanisma

Solidarity

  • We act together towards common goals, complementing each other, considering our needs, and assisting one another.
  • We face all positive and negative experiences together.
  • We progress towards common goals with all our units, listening to, supporting, and never leaving each other alone.
  • We are a loving family and trustworthy friends to each other.

Deger Katma

Value Creation

  • We constantly push our limits, signing unique solutions that add meaning and make a difference to our country, stakeholders, and lives with excitement.
  • We use our potential to achieve tangible results, both individually and as a team.
  • We invest in the future and generate innovative ideas to do our work better and more simply. We express our ideas that we believe will create value at every opportunity and in every environment.

Kapsayicilik Katilimcilik

Inclusivity and Participation

  • We understand the expectations of all our stakeholders and produce inclusive products and solutions that best meet their needs and expectations.
  • We value and appreciate the thoughts and productions of our employees.
  • To ensure the best solution that satisfies our customers and us emerges on time, we develop new alternatives if necessary to achieve the desired result.
  • We strive towards common goals, believing in the value of differences and the power of collective creation.

Azim

Determination

  • We continue working tirelessly until we reach our goal, undeterred by difficulties.
  • We tackle even the most challenging tasks with our knowledge, experience, hard work, and courage.
  • We take ownership of the company and the tasks at hand, striving to do our best on time with determination.
  • With a sense of responsibility, we persist in finding solutions until we achieve success.

Our Ethical Principles

As an information technology and defense company, HAVELSAN ensures that all our operations are conducted ethically, fairly, and impartially, in compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries we operate in, and in alignment with universal human rights principles. Our employees exercise the utmost care to protect and uphold HAVELSAN’s reputation in every action they undertake.

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