Where Is ROKETSAN? Ankara Headquarters & Main Campus

ROKETSAN is headquartered in Ankara, Turkey. The country’s pioneer in missiles and rockets keeps its general management, decision-making bodies and main campus in Ankara — specifically the Elmadağ district east of the city. Corporate management, R&D and programme management run from Ankara, while production and testing are concentrated at the Elmadağ campus. ROKETSAN was founded on 14 June 1988 in Ankara.

Ankara

Headquarters (city)

Elmadağ

Main campus

1988

Founded

~5,000

Employees (~2,000 R&D)

ROKETSAN Ankara Headquarters — At a Glance
HQ city	Ankara, Turkey
Main campus	Elmadağ, Ankara
Status	TSKGV company — not publicly traded
Founded	14 June 1988, Ankara
CEO / GM	Murat İkinci
Parent	Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV)
Functions in Ankara	Corporate management, R&D, programme management, production, integration, testing
Complementary facilities	Lalahan (Ankara) and Kırıkkale

Where is ROKETSAN?

ROKETSAN is based in Ankara, Turkey’s capital and the heart of its defence-industry ecosystem. The company’s main campus sits in the Elmadağ district, east of the city centre, where an expansive site allows for the safe development, production and testing of rockets and missiles.

Ankara places ROKETSAN alongside the key institutions it works with day to day — the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), the Ministry of National Defence and the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV), its parent body. This proximity keeps programme decisions, procurement and R&D closely coordinated.

ROKETSAN missiles and rockets on display at a defence expo; the company is headquartered in Ankara.

What is done at ROKETSAN’s Ankara HQ

The Ankara headquarters is where ROKETSAN’s strategy, engineering and programmes come together. The Elmadağ campus combines management offices with laboratories, production halls and firing ranges on a single site.

Corporate management: executive leadership and decision-making bodies are based in Ankara.
R&D and design: roughly 2,000 of the company’s ~5,000 employees work in research and development.
Programme management: missile and rocket programmes are coordinated from Ankara.
Production and integration: systems are manufactured and integrated at the Elmadağ campus.
Test and firing: qualification testing and live firing take place at the Elmadağ ranges.

ROKETSAN operates across several sites in and around Ankara. The Elmadağ campus is the centre of gravity, complemented by newer investments at Lalahan and Kırıkkale.

ROKETSAN sites and functions

Site	Location	Main function
HQ / main campus	Elmadağ, Ankara	General management, R&D, production, integration, testing
Lalahan facility	Lalahan, Ankara	Missile integration capacity (2026 investment)
Kırıkkale facility	Kırıkkale	Fuel/propulsion production (2026 investment)
New investment	Lalahan + Kırıkkale	>$1B; ~5x missile production capacity target

ROKETSAN's guided-missile and munitions family; corporate management is run from the Ankara headquarters, with production at the Elmadağ campus. — ROKETSAN’s guided-missile and munitions family; corporate management is run from the Ankara headquarters, with production at the Elmadağ campus.

Why is Ankara ROKETSAN’s home?

ROKETSAN was established in Ankara on 14 June 1988 by decision of the Defence Industry Executive Committee, and the choice of city was both historical and strategic. As Turkey’s capital, Ankara was already the administrative and industrial centre of the country’s growing defence sector. The Elmadağ district, on the eastern edge of the province, offered the open land and safe distances needed for test and firing ranges — an essential requirement for a company developing rockets and missiles.

Relationship between HQ and production facilities

What began as a single campus has grown into a multi-site operation, with Ankara remaining the coordination node. To meet rising demand, ROKETSAN has commissioned complementary facilities at Lalahan (missile integration) and Kırıkkale (fuel and propulsion), part of a programme worth more than $1 billion that targets roughly five times the current missile production capacity. The company reported turnover above $2 billion in 2025, according to its CEO, and a total order book of around $10 billion — figures that underline why Ankara continues to serve as the central hub linking management, engineering and production.

ACCURACY NOTE

ROKETSAN’s exact site addresses and internal facility details are not officially disclosed for security reasons. This page summarises the publicly confirmed facts — headquarters city Ankara and main campus in Elmadağ — from verified sources. Capacity and investment figures are drawn from official statements and news reporting. For current contact and address information, consult the official website, roketsan.com.tr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ROKETSAN / which city?

ROKETSAN is headquartered in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Its general management and main campus are both located in the province of Ankara.

Where exactly in Ankara is the HQ?

The main campus is in the Elmadağ district, east of the city centre. The exact street address is not publicly disclosed for security reasons; refer to roketsan.com.tr for official contact details.

Is the HQ the same as the Elmadağ facility?

Yes. The Elmadağ campus is ROKETSAN’s headquarters and main site, hosting general management, R&D, production, integration and testing together on one location.

Does ROKETSAN have facilities outside Ankara?

ROKETSAN’s principal facilities are in Ankara province, including the Elmadağ campus and the Lalahan site. A newer fuel and propulsion facility is located in neighbouring Kırıkkale, commissioned as part of the company’s 2026 investment programme.

Why was ROKETSAN founded in Ankara?

ROKETSAN was established in Ankara in 1988 because the capital was the administrative and industrial centre of Turkey’s defence sector, and the Elmadağ district offered the open land and safe distances required for missile test and firing ranges.