MDH Makel’s References: From ASELSAN to FNSS Supply
Quick answer: MDH Makel’s official “Projects We Have Taken Part In” page lists 19 different programs. The prime contractors on these programs include ASELSAN, FNSS, OTOKAR, STM, BMC and TUSAŞ. MDH Makel reports taking part in these programs as a supplier of CBRN protection, auxiliary power or climate/heat control system components. The company’s direct export figures or list of destination countries do not appear in publicly available sources; its known international link is the technology-transfer partnership established with the British firm MDH Defence.
Distribution by prime contractor
| Prime contractor | Number of projects | Example programs |
|---|---|---|
| ASELSAN | 6 | AİC, Redet, Adop, Fırtına Howitzer, Herikks (Medium Radar), MÇT |
| FNSS | 4 | AV-8, Korkut, STA Vehicle, Zaha Vehicle |
| OTOKAR | 3 | Arma Wide, Tulpar Vehicle, Ural Vehicle |
| STM | 3 | LST Tank Landing Ship, Milgem, TVEG |
| BMC | 2 | TTA 2 Kirpi Vehicle, Vuran Vehicle |
| TUSAŞ | 1 | Gökbey |
This breakdown is based on classifying the 19 programs MDH Makel publishes on its own official site under the heading “___ PROGRAM”; the company’s component share (CBRN, auxiliary power, climate or heat control) in each individual program has not been separately verified. The table shows that MDH Makel’s supplier network is not concentrated on a single prime contractor, but spread across a broad portfolio of land, sea and air platforms.
References on land platforms
MDH Makel’s supply of a CBRN protection system to FNSS’s Kaplan STA vehicle is confirmed by a concrete delivery announcement, covered in the SSB and Turkish Armed Forces deliveries file. OTOKAR’s 8×8 wheeled Arma Wide vehicle and FNSS’s AV-8 vehicle make up the company’s references in the wheeled armored vehicle segment. Both of these vehicles are platforms with high export potential, which raises the likelihood that MDH Makel’s components enter international markets through an indirect channel; however, figures for the company’s own direct export sales are not publicly available. This kind of indirect export pattern is common for firms in a subcontractor position in the defense industry: even if a company does not disclose a verified export contract in its own name, its components effectively reach international markets whenever the platform they are fitted to is exported.
International link: MDH Defence
MDH Makel’s only known direct international partnership is the MDH Defence agreement signed at the 2018 Eurosatory exhibition. Under this agreement, MDH Defence took on the role of marketing the auxiliary power units (APU) and climate systems Makel manufactures in various countries; in return, Makel Teknoloji brought the activated carbon filter production technology into Turkey. Details of the agreement appear in the IDEF and TÜBİTAK MAM partnership file. The company’s product range is summarized in the products guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries does MDH Makel export to?
The company does not share direct export figures or a country list. Not officially disclosed.
What is MDH Makel’s largest reference?
By project count, it works most with ASELSAN (6 projects), followed by FNSS (4 projects).
Does the company have naval references?
Yes; it reports being a supplier on STM’s Milgem, LST and TVEG programs.
What is the relationship with MDH Defence?
A technology-transfer and joint-marketing agreement was signed in 2018; the “MDH” in the brand name comes from this partnership.
Have contract values been disclosed?
No, no contract value has been made public for any project.
Can MDH Makel’s reference list be independently verified?
The list is published on the company’s own official site; independent third-party confirmation exists only for the Kaplan STA and low-altitude air defense system deliveries.
Sources and verification note
Project list and prime contractor information come from MDH Makel’s official “Projects We Have Taken Part In” page; the MDH Defence agreement is verified from the company’s own news archive. Accessed: August 25, 2026.
- https://www.mdhmakel.com/tr/projects
- https://www.mdhmakel.com/tr/news/eurosatory-2018-ozel-makel-teknoloji-mdh-defence-ile-dunyaya-aciliyor-1
