Where Is HAVELSAN? In Which City Is Its Headquarters?
HAVELSAN is headquartered in Ankara. The company’s head office is in Ankara; it also has campuses in Ankara and İstanbul, and offices and projects abroad. This article looks at where HAVELSAN is, its campuses and why it is predominantly Ankara-based, based on open sources.
For a general profile see What is HAVELSAN?, and for its ownership, Who owns HAVELSAN?
Where is HAVELSAN?
HAVELSAN’s head office is in Ankara. Like many important institutions of the Turkish defence industry, HAVELSAN is located in the capital. The main reason is that the company’s principal customer and stakeholders (the Turkish Armed Forces, the Presidency of Defence Industries and TSKGV affiliates) are largely based in Ankara.
Campuses: Ankara and İstanbul
The company’s activities are carried out predominantly at its campuses in Ankara. It also has a presence in İstanbul. These two centres are the main locations where the company’s engineering, development and project-management activities are conducted. The campus structure brings together the teams of different product families (command-and-control, simulation, cyber security, unmanned systems).
Presence abroad
As HAVELSAN’s exports and international projects have grown, its office and project presence abroad has also developed. Especially in countries where combat management systems are exported, being on site is necessary for installation, integration and support activities. The company’s international footprint therefore expands together with its export portfolio.
Why Ankara-based?
Ankara is the heart of Türkiye’s defence industry. Decision-making mechanisms, principal customer institutions and many defence companies are concentrated in this city. HAVELSAN’s being within this ecosystem, close to its stakeholders, provides an advantage in terms of cooperation and coordination.
HAVELSAN location at a glance
| Location | Note |
|---|---|
| Head office | Ankara |
| Campuses | Ankara and İstanbul |
| Abroad | Office/project presence in export countries |
| Why Ankara | Proximity to the main customer and defence ecosystem |
Frequently asked questions
Where is HAVELSAN?
Its head office is in Ankara; it also has campuses in Ankara and İstanbul.
Which city is HAVELSAN’s headquarters in?
In Ankara. The company’s head office is in the capital.
Does HAVELSAN have an office in İstanbul?
Yes. Alongside Ankara, it also has a presence in İstanbul.
Why is HAVELSAN in Ankara?
Because the principal customer institutions and the defence-industry ecosystem are largely concentrated in Ankara.
Sources
- HAVELSAN Corporate / Contact — havelsan.com
- TSKGV, Affiliates — tskgv.org.tr
- Presidency of Defence Industries — ssb.gov.tr
