OSSA, an association of SMEs producing goods or services in the defense and aerospace sectors, has recently welcomed 38 companies with diverse areas of expertise.
In Ankara, which forms the heart of the defense and aerospace industry, SMEs operating in this field are undertaking important responsibilities. SMEs that have come together under the umbrella of the OSTİM Defense and Aerospace Cluster (OSSA) are both increasing their capabilities and strengthening their collaborations.
With the increase in domestic and national production in the defense and aerospace sector, there is a growing need for SMEs capable of designing, developing, and manufacturing systems to support main contractors.
A series of initiatives are being undertaken under the leadership of the Presidency of Defense Industry to enable SMEs to acquire these qualifications. In addition, SMEs are trying to increase their capabilities both through their own resources and through organizations such as clusters that they form by coming together.
OSSA, one of Türkiye's most important defense and aerospace clusters, plays a significant role in meeting these needs.
Established in 2008 as a collaborative effort by SMEs producing goods or services in the defense and aerospace sectors, OSSA has become a significant player in the industry over time.
Defense and aerospace industry revenues constitute a significant portion of the turnover of the cluster's member SMEs. OSSA, whose members include approved subcontractors of major industry firms such as ASELSAN, HAVELSAN, Turkish Aerospace Industries, ROKETSAN, FNSS, Boeing, and Sikorsky, is both growing with new members and opening doors to new collaborations.
OSSA has recently welcomed 38 more companies with diverse areas of expertise, bringing its total membership to 211. The cluster members employ approximately 7,500 people.
OSSA continues its activities in line with its objectives of increasing the share of domestic production in meeting the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces, enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs in the defense industry in national and international markets, creating preferred sub-suppliers through increasing collaborations and developing capabilities, and opening up to international markets with final products.
Local engineering and manufacturing power under one roof
Anova, one of the cluster's newest members, offers integrated mechanical/electronic design, simulation, and manufacturing services with over 100 engineers; and localizes critical/strategic products and subsystems with its testing and qualification expertise. Anova provides solutions to engineering, product, and subsystem requirements in the defense and aerospace industries, making significant contributions to localization and technology acquisition.
Pi Makina currently serves the Turkish Armed Forces with its uniquely designed loaders and graders. Following its R&D efforts and experience, Pi Makina has created and started production of 4x2, 4x4, 6x4, and 6x6 vehicle families, and also designs and manufactures the transmission systems for these vehicles.
Tezmaksan Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ, which carries out activities in the supply and modernization of machinery and equipment needed in industry, responds to the precision manufacturing requirements of defense and aerospace companies with the solutions it offers.
Galen Technology offers solutions for performance testing under load of all rotating machinery, primarily internal combustion engines, turbine engines, electric motors, hybrid engines, and transmission test systems, through its design, installation, and software development activities.
Altay Software, which offers solutions using advanced technologies in military and civilian fields according to international standards, achieved Turkey's first defense software export in 2003. Adding to this success over the years, Altay Software's original software is now available in 17 countries.
Garanti Giyim Kompozit produces a variety of protective ballistic composite products, performance-enhancing clothing and equipment for military, professional and civilian use, from high-tech materials.
Source: AA
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