Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is Turkey's leading aerospace and defense manufacturer, producing military aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and defense systems.
| Type | Prime |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Employees | 5K–10K |
TAI is a state-owned enterprise and prime contractor for the Turkish defense sector, specializing in the design, development, and production of advanced aerospace platforms including the Hürkuş trainer aircraft, Anka unmanned aerial systems, and components for international programs. The company operates multiple facilities across Turkey and serves both domestic Turkish Armed Forces and international customers.
TAI is involved in major national programs such as the TF-X (Turkish Fighter) fifth-generation fighter jet development and participates in NATO and international defense partnerships.
Turkish Aerospace Industries was established in 1994 as a state-owned enterprise consolidating Turkey's aerospace capabilities. The company has grown to become a major regional defense contractor, developing indigenous military platforms and expanding into UAV production in the 2000s.