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ATAPARS | Savunma Mühendislik Araştırma ve Geliştirme

Are you ready to meet our technologies that push the limits of ballistic protection?

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ABOUT US

ATAPARS aims to provide strategic added value to the defense industry with its innovative ballistic protection solutions developed through an advanced engineering approach and domestic capabilities. The solutions developed combine critical features such as high security, superior performance, durability, lightweight structure, ergonomic design, flexibility, and sustainability, while enabling integration capability across different platforms.

Our R&D projects offer innovative solutions with the potential to be world-firsts thanks to their technological originality. With our R&D-driven approach, we effectively utilize domestic technology infrastructure and aim to provide strategic contributions to national security in line with national objectives. At the same time, we aim to set the future standards in ballistic protection technologies.

We continue our work with determination in line with the principles of technological excellence and continuous improvement, with the aim of increasing our international competitiveness and achieving a leading position in the industry.

OUR MISSION

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OUR MISSION

To develop innovative protection solutions designed beyond conventional approaches using domestic and national capabilities; and to provide high-level protection, comfort, mobility, and operational superiority to security forces who perform their duties at the risk of their lives, across a wide range of applications from personal equipment to military vehicles and systems.

OUR VISION

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OUR VISION

To safeguard the future of life through ballistic protection solutions developed with a design approach beyond convention, and to become a pioneering technology company that sets innovative standards in the global defense industry.

NEWS

Our Difference Is Not Only Our Technology!

ATAPARS Savunma olarak, savunma sanayinin en kapsamlı organizasyonlarından biri olan SAHA EXPO 2026 kapsamında teknolojimizi ilk kez sektör profesyonelleriyle buluşturduk.

We are pleased to announce to the public that ATAPARS will be participating in the IDEF 2025 International Defence Industry Fair, one of the most important gatherings in the defense, aviation, and technology sectors.

Upon the request made to the Istanbul Branch of the Türkiye Harp Malulü Gaziler Şehit Dul ve Yetimleri Derneği, our counter-terrorism veterans; Ramazan Öztürk, Erkan Yüce, Mehmet

We were pleased to participate in TIW 2024 with great enthusiasm. We met with investors and other participants to present our project and contribute to the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Participation in SAHA EXPO, Türkiye’s largest engineering and defense industry event, held with the esteemed participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and our Ministers

Our Project Presented to Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan at SAHA EXPO

WHY ATAPARS

Our Distinctive Features

Security & Protection

ATAPARS designs the security of the future. 

Our ballistic protection solutions, developed for modern armed forces and security units, aim to deliver maximum protection in line with the highest safety standards. Our innovative designs, which embody trust in every detail, are intended to provide superior performance under operational conditions.

Performance

We not only provide protection, but also develop solutions that enhance your strength.                    

Each component is designed with advanced engineering and innovative technologies to deliver performance beyond standards. This technology can be integrated into a wide range of platforms, including personal protective equipment and military vehicles. Thanks to its flexible structure, lightweight design, and durability, it promises high-performance ballistic protection for users under demanding conditions.

Weight

Yesterday, protection solutions were made of steel. Today, the only thing made of steel is our will.


A reliable and lightweight partner that accompanies you in every step. Thanks to its lightweight structure, it can be used comfortably even under demanding and long-duration conditions. With the advantages provided by its lightness, higher efficiency and enhanced operational capability await you. ATAPARS offers lighter, more comfortable, and more efficient solutions that set aside conventional approaches.

Comfort

Not heavy. Not rigid. Unbreakable.           

ATAPARS combines flexibility and durability. Our ergonomically designed ballistic protection solutions not only provide high mobility thanks to their flexibility and lightweight structure, but also deliver the highest level of comfort you require. Integrated with high protection, durability, and lightweight performance, this comfort enables enhanced focus and superior user performance in mission-critical conditions.

Sustainability

Sustainable protection, long-lasting performance.


Our solutions, developed using sustainable materials, are a tangible reflection of our commitment to our environment, nature, and future. Invest in your future with our long-lasting solutions combined with sustainability.

Customization

Stay in the game with ATAPARS—losing is not an option.


At ATAPARS, we do not produce armor—we produce strategy. With our customizable ballistic protection solutions, we aim to deliver tailored designs aligned with users, operational environments, and specific requirements. Through solutions customized to the individual, the environment, or the mission, we stand by your side at every step.

FROM YESTERDAY TO TODAY

We are building the future, step by step.

2022

The project idea has emerged, and the research, engineering calculations, and design phase has started.

2023

Our project has received funding under TÜBİTAK 2209-A and has been recognized as a Scientific Research Project. We have also participated in various industry fairs and summits.

2024

The first prototype has been developed. Ballistic tests were conducted using Sarsılmaz, Glock, and Canik firearms, along with 9×19 mm and 5.56×45 mm ammunition produced by MKE. The tests were successfully completed. The first sponsorships have been secured.

2025

The incorporation process has been completed. Our company will continue its operations at Teknopark Istanbul. We participated in the IDEF 2025 International Defense Industry Fair at the SSB–EYDEP stand, where we received significant interest from both domestic and international industry representatives. We also took part in TEKNOFEST 2025 under the Teknopark Istanbul umbrella.

2026

Consultations required for the production line are expected to be conducted, investments to be secured, and the testing and certification process to be initiated.

ATAPARS
What They Say About Us

Meaningful Feedback Based on Real Experience

Innovative Protection Solutions! ‘An innovative and highly promising approach is presented. It has the potential to significantly reduce the weight of conventional armor while increasing its protective capability. Its advanced mechanical properties, such as impact absorption and energy dispersion, make it technically strong. The emphasis on sustainability also makes the project socially responsible. By balancing protection, user comfort, and sustainability, it may set a new standard in the field of ballistic protection.’

Associate Professor Meltem ERYILDIZ Academician

A Project That Carries More Meaning Than a Thousand Bullets! ‘In my view, this project is more valuable than a thousand bullets I fired at the enemy in the mountains!’

Ramazan OZTURK Counter-Terrorism Veteran

A Surprise for Us, a Hope for Soldiers ‘We did not expect to encounter such an impressive project when we came here. We became veterans, but it holds promise and hope for those who are still serving as soldiers.’

Resul TEZCAN Counter-Terrorism Veteran

For any questions, feedback, suggestions, or support please contact us!

info@ataparsdefence.com