MKE (Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi A.Ş.), through its record investments in recent years, has raised the bar in Turkey’s defense industry and reached a level capable of meeting Europe’s ammunition needs. The company has established a critical production capacity with a wide range of products, from small and medium calibers to heavy weapons and artillery ammunition.
Wide Product Range and Modern Facilities
MKE’s product portfolio covers nearly all types of ammunition, including small arms ammunition from 5.56 mm to 20 mm, artillery shells from 25 mm to 203 mm, mortar rounds, aircraft munitions, and primers. The Kırıkkale-based facilities are particularly notable for their propellant and primer production capacity. Thanks to modernization projects, production lines have become more efficient and overall output has increased.
Capacity Expansion Through Record Investments
Through recent investments and facility upgrades, MKE has multiplied its production capacity, reaching a level that can meet both domestic and international demand. According to activity reports, these investments aim to increase production volume, strengthen export capabilities, and ensure the secure supply of critical ammunition. As a result, MKE has become not only a strategic supplier for Turkey but also a key ammunition provider for Europe.
Production and Investment Trends
MKE’s latest reports indicate growth in the production of 155 mm artillery shells, 120 mm mortar rounds, and small-caliber rifle ammunition. With its ongoing investments and capacity expansion projects, the company is well-equipped to respond quickly to rising defense needs. The reports also anticipate that production numbers will continue to increase in the coming years.
MKE, with its record investments and modern facility infrastructure, has reached a capacity capable of meeting Europe’s ammunition needs, solidifying Turkey’s leading role in the defense industry. This development is of critical importance both for national security and international collaborations, highlighting MKE’s strategic production power and forward-looking growth vision.
