The Defense Industry Manufacturers Association, also known as SaSaD, was established in Ankara in 1990 with the suggestions and support of the Ministry of National Defense. At the beginning of 2012, manufacturers in the field of civil aviation and space joined the association and the name of the association was renamed as DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION.

Vision

Meeting the expectations of its members at the highest level; The strong voice of the Turkish Defense and Aviation Industry…

Our Goal

As the voice and advocate of the Turkish Defense and Aviation Industry in domestic and international platforms;

• To contribute to the formation of an industry that can compete internationally and minimize the foreign dependency of our country in the field of defense and security,
• To coordinate with the needs and supply of the authorities,
• To provide platforms that will strengthen cooperation and create synergy among the stakeholders of the sector,
• To create solutions to the demands and expectations of its members and to benefit them

are the reasons of our association's existence.

SaSaD, which started to work with 12 founding members at the beginning, has 122 members as of 2020 and additionally 80 sector players who are in the SaSaD communication network and have the right to participate in association activities.

Corporates that manufacture in defense industry and have the required manufacturing permit, facility security, personal safety and quality certificates can apply to become a member of SaSaD by filling in the forms available on our website.

Organizations that do not fully meet the membership requirements but have initiated to work in the sector can join the SaSaD communication network.

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