What Is TUALCOM? Products, Leadership and Exports of the Turkish RF Company
TUALCOM Elektronik A.Ş. is a Turkish defense electronics company based at the METU Teknokent technology park in Ankara. It develops radio frequency (RF) and microwave solutions across five main product families: GPS/GNSS anti-jam systems, data links, telemetry systems, flight termination systems and electronic warfare receivers. The company’s TUALAJ anti-jam family is fitted to Turkey’s leading unmanned aircraft and guidance kits, including the Bayraktar TB2 and AKINCI, and its products are also exported abroad.
What does TUALCOM do?
TUALCOM designs original RF, microwave and communications products for the defense and aerospace industry. The company presents itself under the slogan “Making RF Visible” and focuses on rapidly developed, requirement-tailored indigenous designs.
Its activities fall into five main areas:
- GPS/GNSS anti-jam: the TUALAJ family — CRPA-based systems that keep satellite navigation reliable under jamming and spoofing
- Data links: TDMA mesh (ad hoc) data links in the S, L and C bands plus ground terminals with automatic tracking antennas
- Telemetry: receivers, ultra-small transmitters and stackable data acquisition systems for missile, rocket and UAV flight testing
- Flight termination: fully redundant flight termination systems for range safety
- Electronic warfare: ESM/ELINT, DFD and IFM receivers covering 2-18 GHz, plus the TUALARIA active radar reflector
Beyond these, the company has developed TRNAV, a national positioning and timing system that operates fully independently of satellites.
When was it founded, and where is it based?
According to company records, TUALCOM Elektronik A.Ş. was founded in 2013. Its headquarters are on the METU Teknokent campus in Ankara’s Çankaya district (Üniversiteler Mahallesi, ODTÜ Küme Evleri No: 160). The company is among the firms listed in the 2026 Product Catalogue of Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB).
Who owns and runs TUALCOM?
TUALCOM is a privately held Turkish company; it is not publicly traded. It does not disclose its ownership or share structure.
Ali Pastonoğlu was appointed CEO in January 2024. A graduate of Middle East Technical University (METU), Pastonoğlu had been responsible for the company’s global expansion since 2023 and served as CEO of TUALCOM-UK, its United Kingdom arm. His career is covered in detail in Who is Ali Pastonoğlu?. Earlier technical statements issued on the company’s behalf carried the signature of Deputy General Manager Ahmet Salih Erdem.
Which platforms use TUALCOM products?
According to an October 2022 report by SavunmaSanayiST citing a company official, TUALAJ anti-jam systems are in active use on numerous platforms, including the Bayraktar TB2, Bayraktar AKINCI, the HGK precision guidance kit and the TRG-300 missile. The company’s telemetry and flight termination products serve in missile and rocket test campaigns.
| Product family | Notable products | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| GPS/GNSS anti-jam | TUALAJ 4100 MINI – TUALAJ 16300, ANTY | UAVs and armed UAVs, guidance kits, missiles, ships, fixed sites |
| Data link | S/L/C-band TDMA mesh terminals | Mini, midi and tactical UAVs |
| Telemetry | TUALRX receiver, 2 W/10 W transmitters, iDAQ | Missile, rocket and UAV flight testing |
| Flight termination | Transmitter, receiver and fully redundant system | Test ranges, range safety |
| Electronic warfare | ESM/ELINT, DFD, IFM receivers, TUALARIA | Signals intelligence, radar training targets |
| Navigation | TRNAV | National positioning where GNSS is jammed |
A full breakdown of the portfolio is available in the TUALCOM product guide.
Exports and international footprint
The company states that its anti-jam systems have been exported to dozens of countries. In 2023, TUALCOM institutionalized its global outreach by establishing TUALCOM-UK in the United Kingdom. The details are examined in the TUALCOM exports file. The company does not publicly disclose the list of customer countries or contract values.
Quality certification and industry memberships
TUALCOM holds AS9100D certification, the quality management standard for the aviation, space and defense industry. It is a member of SASAD (the Defence and Aerospace Industry Manufacturers Association), SAHA Istanbul, the OSTİM Defence and Aviation Cluster (OSSA) and the Communication Technologies Cluster (HTK). The company is a regular exhibitor at industry fairs, including IDEF 2025 and SAHA EXPO 2026.
Recent developments
- January 2024: Ali Pastonoğlu was appointed CEO, with the company emphasizing its global growth strategy.
- 2024: TUALCOM announced that TRNAV, its satellite-independent national positioning and timing system, was ready for all platforms.
- 2025-2026: The company exhibited its anti-jam, data link and PNT (positioning, navigation and timing) technologies at IDEF 2025 and SAHA EXPO 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does TUALCOM do?
It develops RF and microwave systems for defense and aerospace: GPS/GNSS anti-jam, data links, telemetry, flight termination and electronic warfare receivers.
Who owns TUALCOM?
It is a privately held Turkish company. It does not publicly disclose its ownership structure.
Is TUALCOM state-owned?
No. TUALCOM is a private-sector firm; it appears among the SSB’s catalogue companies but is not a state holding.
When was TUALCOM founded?
In 2013, according to company records.
Where is TUALCOM located?
Its headquarters are on the METU Teknokent campus in Ankara’s Çankaya district.
Who is TUALCOM’s CEO?
Ali Pastonoğlu, since January 2024.
How many employees does TUALCOM have?
The company does not publicly disclose its current headcount.
What is TUALCOM’s revenue?
The company does not publicly disclose revenue or other financial figures.
What is TUALCOM’s best-known product?
The TUALAJ GPS/GNSS anti-jam family, which the company markets as the world’s widest anti-jam product range.
Which platforms use TUALAJ?
According to a company official’s 2022 statement, numerous platforms including the Bayraktar TB2, AKINCI, HGK and TRG-300.
Does TUALCOM export?
Yes; the company states its anti-jam systems have been exported to dozens of countries. The country list is not public.
What is TUALCOM-UK?
The company’s United Kingdom arm; it runs global marketing and business development.
What is TRNAV?
A national positioning and timing system developed by TUALCOM that operates fully independently of satellites.
Which trade shows does TUALCOM attend?
National and international defense exhibitions, chiefly IDEF and SAHA EXPO.
Does TUALCOM work with the SSB?
The company is among the Turkish defense industry firms listed in the SSB’s 2026 Product Catalogue.
How can one apply for a job or internship at TUALCOM?
The company takes career applications through tualcomkariyer.com.
Sources and verification note
- TUALCOM official website (tualcom.com) — product families, TUALAJ model data, corporate profile
- SSB 2026 Product Catalogue — confirmation as a catalogue company, product portfolio
- SASAD and HTK member profiles — address and field of activity
- Defence Turkey and Defensehere (January 2024) — CEO appointment and TUALCOM-UK details
- SavunmaSanayiST (October 2022) — TUALAJ platform integrations and export statement
- Company announcements — AS9100D certification, IDEF 2025 and SAHA EXPO 2026 participation
Data the company does not disclose — revenue, headcount and ownership stakes — has not been estimated in this article.
