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Foundatıon of MKEK in the historical procedure is related with the formation of Artillery
corps in the Ottoman Empire and at the out set years of gun foundry. The Ottoman Arms
industry which have been maintened in the constitution of Tophane-i Amire starting from
the second half of 15th century, in the Tophane Müşavirliği (Arsenal of Ordonance and
Artillery Marshalship) between 1832 and 1908, and in Harbiye Nezareti ( the Ministry of War))
as of 1908 respectively, has taken place with its personnel in the National Independence
Operation in the War of Liberation.

The General Directorate of Military Factories has been established subsequent to the
period of 1919-1923. Such formation having the head office in Ankara has become one of
the foundation stones of industrial organizations of the Republic’s Governments with the
structures taken place in Istanbul, Kırıkkale and everywhere in the country.

The said facilities have been developed additionally and have been reorganized in 1950 under
the name of (Makina ve Kimya Endüstrisi Kurumu) The Machinery and Chemical Industry
Institution, has the legal entity, and the capital paid by the government completely, under
the Law No.5591, for the purpose of producing most of equipment and tool requirement of
the Turkish Armed Forces, and for satisfying also the essential needs of the civil industry.

STM Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. was established in 1991 by the decree
of the Defence Industry Executive Committee to provide system engineering, technical
support, project management, technology transfer and logistics support services for Turkish
Armed Forces (TAF) and Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM).

Vision: To be a competitive company that offers quality and technology-oriented products
and services on a national, regional and global scale in selected areas while respecting
social values and the environment.

Mission: To produce sustainable solutions and structures that meet the requirements of the
public and private sectors and focus on Turkey’s goals on a global scale.

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