ANKARA — ARCA Savunma Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., one of the fastest-rising companies in Turkey’s defense industry in recent years, draws attention with its integrated structure in munitions production, high export performance and growing employment capacity.
About ARCA Defense
ARCA Defense is a 100% domestically-owned defense company founded in 2020 that began production in 2022. The chairmanship of the Board of Directors is held by İsmail Terlemez.
With integrated facilities built on approximately 960 decares in Çorum Sungurlu Organized Industrial Zone, the company has become one of Turkey’s most strategic production centers in munitions manufacturing.
Integrated Production Capability
One of ARCA Defense’s most important features is carrying out all production stages in-house. The company operates with an integrated production model bringing together:
- Explosive chemicals
- Rocket and munitions production
- Capsule and body manufacturing
This structure provides both cost advantages and rapid production capability.
Product Portfolio and Technology
ARCA Defense’s products include:
- 122 mm rockets (20 km and 40 km range)
- 155 mm, 152 mm and 122 mm artillery munitions
- C4 plastic explosive
- Mortar munitions and capsules
The 122 mm rockets are designed to be compatible with multiple-launch rocket systems such as T-122 Sakarya and BM-21.
Export Leadership
ARCA Defense has achieved significant export success in a short time:
- Over $600 million in exports in 2024
- Entry into Turkey’s largest defense exporters list
- 2025 Defense & Aviation Sector Export Championship
The acquisition of Italian munitions manufacturer Esplodenti Sabino is also a key part of ARCA’s strategy to expand European production capacity.
Career and Job Opportunities
ARCA Defense stands out not only with its production strength but also with the career opportunities it offers. Its human-resources approach emphasizes:
- Equitable and transparent hiring processes
- Comprehensive orientation programs
- Technical and corporate-development focused training
New employees are adapted to production processes in a short time through orientation and technical training to increase their productivity.
Salaries and Working Conditions
At ARCA Defense, salaries vary based on position, technical expertise and experience level. Engineer and technical staff salaries are reported to span a wide range above the sector average.
Strategic Goal: Global Munitions Producer
ARCA Defense aims to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces while also exporting to friendly and allied countries, contributing to the Turkish economy.
The company adopts a sustainable growth model by reinvesting its export revenues into technology and capacity expansion.
Source
Defense Industry Presidency 2026 Product Catalog, ARCA Defense