Üntel Kablo: the cable supplier behind Turkish and Pakistani MILGEM warships
Shipbuilders measure warship cabling in hundreds of kilometres, and every metre has to meet fire, smoke and electromagnetic requirements. In Turkey’s naval programmes, much of that work has gone to Üntel Kablo, a manufacturer founded in 1972 that in January 2026 issued a dedicated “Navy Cables” catalogue for the defence market.
Track record: MILGEM and TCG Anadolu
According to Turkish trade publication Sektörüm Dergisi, Üntel delivered 500 km of cable for the PN MILGEM programme, under which Turkey is building Babur-class corvettes for the Pakistan Navy. The company also lists the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu and the frigate TCG Istanbul, lead ship of the Istif class, among its naval references. Its warship cables are built to VG 95218, the German military standard for naval cabling that is widely referenced across European navies, with low-smoke, halogen-free compounds designed to limit toxic gas and smoke in shipboard fires.
Classification approvals relevant to NATO yards
Üntel’s marine cables carry type approvals from ABS, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, RINA, the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping and Turkish Lloyd, along with UL listing. Its in-house laboratory is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and runs more than 50 test types. The company says it offers more than 24,000 cable variants up to medium voltage and exports to over 100 countries on six continents. It has exhibited at European maritime shows including Posidonia and Navalia.
For European and US programme managers, the relevance is supply-chain depth: as NATO navies expand frigate and auxiliary construction, qualified naval cable capacity is one of the less discussed bottlenecks. A Turkish supplier with VG 95218 products and major class approvals is a potential second source for allied yards.
Gaps in the public record
No verified public figures were found for Üntel’s defence revenue share or for the cable length supplied to TCG Anadolu. Whether the company holds direct contracts with non-Turkish navies could not be confirmed.
FAQ
What warships has Üntel Kablo supplied?
The company cites PN MILGEM (Pakistan), TCG Anadolu and TCG Istanbul.
What standard do Üntel naval cables meet?
VG 95218, the German military naval cable standard.
